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European Union funding should be directed specifically for promoting wood-based biofuel technology, rather than raw materials, which also have use in victuals, said the Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Mauri Pekkarinen in the informal meeting of EU Environment Ministers in Seville, Spain. According to researches the share of bioenergy from...
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Indiedays is a new platform for Finnish fashion blogs. It brings together 21 independent fashion bloggers and 19 fashion blogs. The 19 top Finnish fashion blogs are estimated to attract up to 100 000 weekly visitors, which is a very valuable audience for any fashion or beauty brand. The most popular individual blogs have already up to 20 000...
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Metso will supply Alabama Pine Pulp with a rebuild of their market pulp machine in Claiborne, Alabama, USA. Metso’s delivery will include both a wet end rebuild as well as the new finishing equipment needed for roll fluff pulp production. The scope of supply includes a new headbox, steambox, calender, and winder. The renovation will be...
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Finland achieved 12th place in Connecting to Compete 2010: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy report, compiled by the World Bank. The study was based on the most comprehensive world survey of international freight forwarders and express carriers in 155 different countries. In the last report, which was compiled in 2007, Finland ranked 15th....
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Endero, an ICT service company, has been rewarded as Finland’s fastest growing technology company. The company came out top of Deloitte’s list of Technology Fast 50 for Finland. In the EMEA Fast 500 programme Endero was ranked the best Finnish company, in 45th place. The CEO of Endero, Anthony Gyursanszky compares the process of building up...
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Finland is among the first four countries to take part in an international research, which evaluates the role of technology in innovative teaching and learning. The research project analyses the impact of information and communication technology in teaching and learning in schools and within the education system. In addition to Finland, the...
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Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) of India and Metso have signed the extension of the ongoing Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) between the two companies for Distributed Control System (DCS). The TCA extension is for a period of 10 years, effective 15 September 2009. BHEL is the largest supplier of power plant equipment in India....
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Finnish Pretax Oy, the largest financial management and payroll processing services company in the Nordic countries has established an office in Bornheim, Germany. Konsu Oy, a member of Pretax Group, already has an office in Munich. This office supports the company’s business operations in Russia and Ukraine. The international marketing name...
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The Federation of Finnish Textiles and Clothing Industries Finatex has launched a three-year project to enhance the position of Finnish SMBs in the Russian market. In addition to clothing and textiles the project encompasses shoes, bags and accessories. To support the project Finatex has commissioned a market survey which forecasts the future...
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A lamp designed by Finnish designer Jukka Kopihete has been awarded Chicago Athenaeum’s GOOD DESIGN 2009 Award. The GOOD DESIGN Awards, which have been awarded since 1950, are part of one the world’s oldest design award programs in the field of design. The international jury comprises of design professionals, architects, experts, and cultural...
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Pöyry, a global expert in consulting and engineering, has signed a contract for the development of four hydropower plants on the Murat River, the main branch of the Euphrates, in Turkey. The project consists of four dams and four power plants. The total installed capacity is planned to be 1100 megawatts and the annual energy generation 4000...
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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is developing new technology enabling a simpler and more affordable way of producing far infrared and Terahertz cameras for various security applications. The new scanner is believed to have commercial potential especially within the aviation industry. The technology which is being developed in...
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Nokia has announced a global million dollar venture challenge to encourage innovators to create a mobile product or service that enhances the quality of living in developing countries. The winner of the competition will win a one million dollar award. The Growth Economy Venture Challenge was announced by CEO of Nokia, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo on...
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Leipurin SIA, a subsidiary of Leipurin Ltd, has acquired the entire share capital of the Latvian company Raugs un citas preces SIA (RCP). RCP sells and markets ingredients for the bakery and food industry in Latvia. The company was established in 1995 and employs 30 people. RCP's annual turnover is about 5 million Euros. Leipurin Ltd. unit in...
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Finland's leading producer of explosives Forcit, located in the country's southernmost city Hanko, will deliver mining explosives to Sweden. The value of the contract totals 75 million Euros. The five-year contract, which was signed with the Swedish mining and smelting company Boliden Ab, gives Forcit leading position in the Nordic explosives...
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