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.
Prysmian Group, the world’s leading cable manufacturer, has strategically positioned its Pikkala plant as a center of excellence to produce high-tech cables, particularly for land and submarine interconnections. The recent €220 million investment in expanding the Pikkala plant’s production capacity underlines Prysmian’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
Scheduled for production use in 2025, and an impressive 185 meters, the tower will house a Vertical Continuous Vulcanization (VCV) line, representing the pinnacle of cable manufacturing technology. This advancement will allow the Pikkala plant to more than double its production capacity for high-voltage marine and land cables.
“In Prysmian Group’s global strategy, the Pikkala factory is one of three high-tech competence centers whose high-voltage marine and land cables are widely used in wind farms all over the world. Our investment in the Pikkala factory is a direct investment in the green transition and supports the introduction of renewable energy. The investment further strengthens the strategic importance of the Pikkala factory, and it is already considered the flagship factory of Prysmian Group’s energy transition. Thanks to the use of renewable energy, Pikkala’s factory property was also the first in its field in the world to reach the goal of zero emissions,” stated Ferdinando Quartuccio, Country Manager of Prysmian Group Finland, in a press release dated December 2023.
Investment in Green Transition
Prysmian’s investments in the Pikkala plant are not just about technological advancements but also a commitment to sustainability and the global green transition. The Pikkala plant has achieved the remarkable feat of being the world’s first cable plant to reach a net-zero emissions target. The strategic shift to green energy sources emphasizes Prysmian’s dedication to environmental responsibility.
“This investment confirms the strategic importance of the Pikkala plant, which is already considered the Group’s energy transition flagship factory. Thanks to its switch to green energy sources, this plant is to date the first cable plant facility in the world to have achieved the net-zero goal. All construction operations are compliant with the most stringent environmental requirements, ensuring that environmental impacts are minimised, and the needs of all local stakeholders involved are respected, while also creating significant new job opportunities,” stated Ferdinando Quartuccio in a press release dated June 2023.
Impact on Local Economy and Job Creation
Beyond its technological and environmental contributions, the Pikkala plant plays a vital role in the local community, significantly impacting the economy and employment landscape. Prysmian’s investments are expected to create approximately 300 new jobs in manufacturing and high-skilled positions, boosting the local workforce.
“This is great news for Kirkkonummi municipality! The growth of companies and new jobs strengthen the vitality of the municipality. The municipality strives for its own part to enable the development of business operations in Kirkkonummi, and Prysmian and the municipality have been in close interaction for the realization of the project,” stated acting mayor of Kirkkonummi Anna-Kaisa Kauppinen.
”Recently, we have heard a lot of news about how the green transition is bringing significant new investments to Finland. At Kirkkonummi, we are happy that our companies are also involved in this development,” Kauppinen continues.
Prysmian Group Finland Ltd
Prysmian Group Finland is part of Prysmian Group, the world’s largest supplier of energy, telecom cables, and cable systems. The group employs approximately 30,000 individuals across more than 50 countries, operating 108 factories and 26 research and development centers globally. In 2022, the group’s revenue exceeded €16 billion. Notably, in 2022, the company consistently achieved recognition as the world’s most responsible cable manufacturer in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, under the ELQ Electrical Components & Equipment category.
