Our stories

For nearly a century, K.Hartwall has been developing practical and durable solutions for material handling and intralogistics. Today, the Finnish family-owned company serves customers in more than 60 countries across retail, parcel & e-commerce and industrial manufacturing. While its customer base is global, the company's headquarters, leadership and core development functions remain in Sipoo, Finland.

A reliable energy system is a critical foundation for business success. A stable and predictable operating environment enables companies to build competitive advantage and support sustainable growth in a rapidly changing global context. In the Helsinki Ring of Industry, energy is not treated as a background utility, but as a strategic enabler of industrial development.

AB Enzymes Finland Oy operates a world-class enzyme production facility in Finland, located in Rajamäki, Nurmijärvi. The company’s story began in the 1970s, when the Finnish state-owned Alko partnered with VTT to develop enzyme production for alcohol manufacturing.

Hyvinkään Lämpövoima has begun construction of a €33 Million thermal energy storate facility in Hyvinkää, located in the Helsinki Ring of Industry region. The facility will become the largest of its kind globally – and the first of its kind in Finland. Built into a decommissioned gravel pit, the project marks a major leap forward in renewable heat storage and positions the region as a frontrunner in climate-smart infrastructure.

Located in the Helsinki Ring of Industry area, the world's largest thermal battery is in operation. The energy company Loviisan Lämpö, operating in Pornainen, was among the first in the world to utilize the commercial energy storage developed by Polar Night Energy. This new climate technology is unique and environmentally friendly, as it allows the storage of cleanly produced thermal energy.

Fiberwood is a technology startup located in Järvenpää, within the Helsinki Ring of Industry area. The company develops fossil-free insulation and packaging protection materials for the construction industry, utilizing by-products from the forest industry and other natural fibers. The development of material innovations will take a leap forward in the fall of 2025, when the new pilot line is put into operation.

Located west of the Helsinki Ring of Industry, in Vihti, Globe Hope has been a pioneer in sustainable fashion since 2003. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions that transform recycled and surplus materials into fashionable and durable products.

Saint-Gobain, a leader in sustainable construction solutions with 160,000 employees worldwide, is acting purposefully in the field of circular economy and energy efficiency. Its’ Hyvinkää Isover glass wool plant exemplifies how industrial operations can be both economically viable and environmentally responsible. Through its innovative production processes, commitment to the circular economy, and strong community ties, the plant is setting a benchmark for sustainability in the insulation industry.

Carbo Culture, a carbon capture company founded in 2016, focuses on combating climate change with biochar. Their R3 carbon capture facility in Kerava, centrally located in the Helsinki Ring of Industry region, is one of the largest carbon capture facilities in Europe. The R3, the first full-scale prototype following two smaller ones in California, was completed in 2023. The company already has their sights in developing it into a commercial scale plant and expanding into international markets.

Mäntsälän Biovoima is a pioneer in the circular economy, transforming organic waste into renewable energy and fertilizers. Established in 2020, this biogas plant is expanding its operations to significantly increase biogas production and reduce environmental impacts. The plant is in Mäntsälä, Helsinki Ring of Industry's northeastern side.