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Located in the heart of the Helsinki Ring of Industry, Sipoo is renowned for its rich industrial heritage and innovative companies. Among these is Finland’s oldest and most experienced fiberglass boat manufacturer, Oy Marino Ab. Founded by Tor-Björn Fagerström in 1958, Oy Marino Ab has been operating continuously for over 65 years, growing and evolving into a significant player in the industry.

Rinotop manufactures high-demand technical plastic products and components for customer equipment. The company located in Nurmijärvi, in the Helsinki Ring of Industry region. This central location was one of the reasons for the company's move to its current facilities in 2018, as most employees already lived in the area and the capital region is just a short drive away.

Nestled within the Helsinki Ring of Industry, Kirkkonummi stands as one of the key players in the region's industrial landscape, also housing the Prysmian Group's flagship cable manufacturing facility. The Pikkala plant, situated in Kirkkonummi, is spearheading innovations in cable technology, contributing significantly to the global energy transition.

Pretec Finland Oy Ab, which specializes in metal parts used in rock reinforcement and the construction industry, was founded in 2013. The family business has a long tradition in the industry, as the father of Mikael and Magnus Lindberg, sold insulation to tunnel construction sites. The Pretec Group contacted the father, who was approaching retirement age, and expressed their interest in opening a unit in Finland, because of which the brothers founded Pretec Finland.

Founded in 1972, Lajupek Oy, originally a precision engineering subcontractor, has evolved into a dynamic force in high-tech industries, including healthcare and the defense sector. Today, under the leadership of CEO Juhamatti Malm, the company thrives as a contract manufacturer in the developing industrial area of Hyvinkää.

Kerava-based Europress is the leading manufacturer of waste compactors in Northern Europe. The history of the company goes back to the 1970s, but the operating methods are anything but old-fashioned.

Heating, cooling, and energy solutions are needed everywhere, from residential buildings to public spaces. Chiller manufactures these systems for, e.g., in hospitals, airports, department stores, and industrial plants. What does the company’s location in Tuusula have to do with keeping its talents? 

Skand Oy's electric scooters are ridden all year round. In addition to Nordic seniors, the customer base includes young city dwellers and professional drivers, such as food couriers. Last year, the Nurmijärvi assembly plant completed more than 2,000 vehicles, and sales are growing fast. Why get an electric scooter for Northern climates? 

The office of Elam Oy, which manufactures building boards, is covered with various wood veneer patterns up to the ceiling. The company is in Mäntsälä, but the customers, interior design professionals, are mainly in the capital region. How are customers reached, and how have methods developed over the years? 

Sweat beads on the kiln operator's forehead at Finemal Oy. The work is physically demanding on a summer's day next to the 820-degree heat source. When lifting metal objects, the hands rise above a 90-degree angle, which strains the shoulders. The same situation applies to spray painters. The employees asked if the company could try the use of an external support backbone, i.e. an exoskeleton.