The technology industry opportunities for growth.

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1 Joensuu Region The technology industry opportunities for growth. Joensuu Regional Development Company JOSEK Ltd

2 Invest in the Joensuu region! Technology comprises over half of the industrial sector in North Karelia. Production is strongly export-oriented: in 2007, roughly 45% of the production value was exported. Vision Locate your company in the Joensuu Region! In addition to experts in the plastic and metal sector, we seek companies that specialize in the output, production processes, and development of the technology industry. The vision of the Joensuu Region is to become the most dynamic growth centre in Eastern Finland, a vigorous economic area of 125,000 inhabitants, and an international centre of expertise. The Joensuu Region is an attractive and competitive location for companies and employees and a safe environment for living and studying, with a wide range of facilities for residents. The Joensuu Region provides an excellent basis for the growth of your company. Check out the technology industry operators of the region to see where your expertise would fit in. Once you decide to locate in the region, the Invest in the Joensuu Region procedure can be started straight away. Contact us! Joensuu Regional Development Company JOSEK Ltd

3 Strengths of the region The strengths of the region on a global scale include: Forest technology and expertise: logistics and research in the forest environment Photonics and nanotechnology Material technology and related research Ore and stone mining industry Safety technology On a national scale, the region stands out in the following areas: Renewable energy: forest energy and decentralized energy solutions Tourism and entertainment A comprehensive education system Expertise in the wellbeing of a sparsely populated area Russian expertise The trade and service sectors Food production cluster Metal and plastic products for the technology industry Safety technology for homes Abloy Oy from Joensuu is a leading manufacturer of locks, locking systems, and architectural hardware. The company is also the world s leading developer of products in the field of electromechanical locking technology and a pioneer in high-security lock cylinder technology. Abloy s international sales network has operations in over 70 countries. In Finland, the company s sales and maintenance network covers the entire country, consisting of 150 authorized but independent retailers. Abloy Oy is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, which is the world s leading provider of door solutions that provides its customers safe and easy-to-use door opening and closing applications. In 2009, Abloy invested in a new coating plant after the old one was destroyed by fire. The plant that rose from the ashes is not only modern, but also safer and more ecofriendly than ever.

4 Clean-room facilities and precision measurement products Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy is the world s leading provider of analyzers, laboratory equipment, reagents, consumer goods, software, and services for the needs of analytics, diagnostics, research, and product development. The company s clientele consists of research institutions and hospitals. In Joensuu, the company manufactures disposable plastic products and precision equipment for measuring small amounts of liquids that are used in laboratories. Thermo Fisher Scientific Group has clients in over 150 countries. Finnish Oy Medix Biochemica Ab manufactures rapid diagnostic tests at its production facility in Joensuu. The majority of the company s turnover comes from export. The uses of the rapid tests developed by Medix Biochemica include identifying pre-natal risks and diagnosing Colorectal cancer and acute illnesses such as Pancreatitis. In addition to rapid tests, Medix Biochemica develops, manufactures, and markets monoclonal antidotes for the diagnostic industry. Medisize Oy s facility in Kontiolahti specializes in the contract manufacture of medicine dosing devices such as insulin pens. The strengths of the company include own tool manufacture, modern production automation, efficient customer project management, and diverse expertise of the personnel. Understanding customer needs and maintaining high quality of production are the cornerstones of its operations. The facility is the largest unit of the international Medisize Group, employing around 330 professionals. The company s clientele consists mainly of the world s leading medicine companies that operate in Europe. Valukumpu Oy specializes in the manufacture of technical, precision connectors and injection-moulded and metal components, electro-chemical reel-to-reel and chemical MID coating. In its capacities as a contract manufacturer or subcontractor, Valukumpu specializes in the assembly of these products.

5 Nanotechnology offers enormous potential for growth The prefix nano- means one billionth, which is very, very tiny. In Joensuu, however, the term means something really huge, because nanotechnology and related diffractive optics are fast becoming the most significant field of expertise in the region. Nanotechnology is used everywhere. Nanoscale carbon pipes are strong and light, which makes them especially suitable for various kinds of machinery and equipment. Currently, nanotechnology is utilized most actively in the medicinal and cosmetics industries and in the ICT sector. Nanotechnology has the potential to create many new materials and devices with a vast range of applications in electronics in particular, as the components are becoming smaller and smaller. Nanocomp Oy in Kontiolahti is the only company in Finland that specializes in micro and nanophotonic components. Founded in 1997 as a university spin-off company, Nanocomp Oy designs, manufactures, and sells micro-optical components. Nanocomp Oy s own production is strongly focused on optical components that are delivered with a thinfilm coating.

6 Expertise on land, at sea, and in the air A manufacturer of composite profiles Exel Composites Oyj designs, manufactures, and markets composite profiles and pipes for industrial applications. The Group is the world s leading manufacturer of composite profiles and focuses on growing and narrow market sectors such as approach light masts for air traffic. Its operations are based on self-developed composite technology, products based on it, and the ability to maintain an excellent brand and reputation for quality in its chosen market segments. Growth is facilitated by a continuous search for new applications and product development with the clients. The expertise of the Group s personnel and high level of technology are key factors in Exel Composites operations. An international product range of boats AMT-Veneet Oy is one of the leading boat manufacturers in the Nordic countries in the 4-7 metre class. AMT s current boat models reflects the experience and skill gained from the manufacture of nearly boats. The company is a pioneer not only in part manufacture networks and production methods, but also in the development of unique safety structure and usability innovations. A telescopic mast system from Heinävaara Cobham Mast Systems is the world s leading supplier of telescopic mast systems. Telescopic mast systems designed and manufactured by the company are in use in in demanding conditions in over 50 countries. Composite masts are manufactured according to customer needs for use in communications and data transfer systems. A leading manufacturer of baler twines in Europe Piippo Oy from Outokumpu is the leading manufacturer of ropes, baler twines, and netwrap in Northern Europe. The company s principal customer groups include agriculture, industry, and retailers. 75% of the company s turnover comes from export, currently to 30 countries.

7 Products made of natural fibre composite In the forest industry, research and technology play a significant role. Joensuu is one of the centres of forest research in Europe. The diverse education opportunities and top-level research support and create conditions for the location of forestry and bioenergy companies in the region. Together with international research networks, the university and the university of the applied sciences create new technology and innovations. Business based on bioenergy The objective of the North Karelia Bioenergy Programme 2015 is to strengthen sustainable energy production, bioenergy training, research, and business expertise. New raw materials have been developed from field energy, energy fuel, and bio-based recycle fuels. New processed products include wood pellets, bio-gas, and bio fuels. Innovations from natural fibre composite Natural fibre composite is made of plant fibres (40-60%) and thermoplastic (40-60%). The benefits of the material as compared with most plastics include a stiff and strong structure, better heat resistance, high insulation capability, and ecofriendliness. In comparison with wood, the benefits of the material include qualitative uniformity, resistance to cracking, moisture and heat resistance, and cleanability. Companies in Joensuu know how to utilize modern technology in the collection of data on forest resources. Arbonaut Oy Ltd is one of the three leading companies in the region that have developed airborne laser scanning into a successful export product. Joensuu also provides an excellent location for other businesses that relate to special expertise in forestry. Natural fibre composites developed in the Joensuu region are an excellent choice when the aim is to combine the look, warmth and ecologic image of natural materials with the strength, rigidity and effectiveness of injection moulding. Guitars made of the composite material that was manufactured by Flaxwood Oy especially for the purpose are internationally known examples material and production expertise and successful design. Joensuun Meskari Oy s Kupilka drinking vessels, plates, and cutlery for outdoor use are also made of natural fibre composite. Plasthill Oy develops and manufactures injectionmoulded products. The company also specializes in the repair and ultrasound welding of moulds. Injection moulding is suitable for manufacturing products for automobile and food industry, berry picking, cooking, rope reels, and the like. A service tray made of natural fibre composite is the newest innovation. All-Plast Oy is a forerunner in the utilization of composites. Having started as a material development partner, the company has since then taken up product development and manufacture operations. The company s own products range from snowshoes to round windows.

8 Builders of intelligent machines Companies in the Joensuu region develop and manufacture intelligent work machinery. Mechanical engineering requires solid expertise in technology and ability to react quickly to the increasingly demanding needs of the clients. The success factors of the leading local companies include intelligent machines, new design methods, service-orientation, and the life span management of the products. John Deere Forestry Oy The forest machinery manufacturer John Deere Forestry Oy has a factory in Joensuu. The company has invested heavily in the products and production and the capacity of the factory has increased significantly. John Deere is currently planning investments in the extension of the facilities. As a market leader, John Deere Forestry Oy has created a large network of system and part suppliers to support its operations. The growth potential of the machine engineering and forestry expertise clusters in the Joensuu region benefit greatly from John Deere s production lines. The global partner also helps the researchers and students of the university and the university of applied sciences that focus on forest and bioenergy and forest machine operator training to stay at the cutting edge of the field. An all-round talent in forest harvesting Kesla Oyj is a machine shop group that specializes in forest technology and has complete mastery of the energy fuel production line from harvesting to plant. Products are developed in close cooperation with all customers and are excellently suited for professional use and demanding conditions both in Finland and abroad. Currently, Kesla s products are exported to over 30 countries and export operations account for over 50% of company turnover. Kesla s machine production family includes conventional timber loading cranes, harvester cranes, forwarder

9 cranes, recycling cranes, industrial cranes, loaders, logging trailers, wood chippers, harvester heads, stroke delimbers and stroke processors. The Kesla Group s affiliate, MFG Components Oy, is a contract manufacturer that operates as a system supplier for equipment manufacturers and Finnish machine shop groups. MFG Components is one of the leading Finnish companies that specialize in the manufacture of power transfer and hydraulics products. Hybrilift enhances energy efficiency Mantsinen Group Ltd Oy is a pioneer in timber terminals, industrial and harbour logistics, and material handling. The company s range of material handling machinery and harbour cranes covers machines from 50 ton to over 200 ton size class. Mantsinen s innovative product development has created an effective, accurate, safe, and economic solution to material handling and harbour operations. The latest Hybrilift product innovation enhances the energyefficiency of work machines by 35%. A harvester for biodiesel production Rakennustempo Oy started manufacturing berry harvesters under Joonas trademark in In addition to Finland, the company has exported the product to over 20 countries. Joonas is a self-propelled berry harvester that is suitable for harvesting most berries that grow in bushes and for maintaining the cultivations. The first Joonas FH harvester that is specially developed for harvesting Jatropha, a raw material for manufacturing biodiesel, has been delivered to Africa. The project is part of a large effort to turn the processing of this globally significant biofuel source into a profitable business in Africa, India, other parts of Asia, and South America. Conveyor for woodchips and peat Konepaja Antti Ranta Oy specializes in the manufacture of chain unloading and hydraulic trailers with side unloading under LIPE trademark. The company s containers and trailers are used for the transportation of woodchips, bark, and peat. The hydraulically-operated sidewall is also excellent and quick for transporting other goods.

10 Cooperation and trust makes a system supplier Synertec network includes 14 companies in the plastics and metal sector in Outokumpu. Synergies created by the inter-complementing fields enhance the growth and internationalization of the companies. Synertec cooperation started in 1985 and continues to develop with the companies. Cients will have access to the expertise of the entire Synertec network through just one company. Specializing in harvester heads In 30 years, Outokummun Metalli Oy has become a significant system supplier. The company is the world s leading manufacturer of harvester head frames: it has exported over harvester heads to customers all over the world and the work continues. Cooperation with the world s leading forest machine manufacturer has benefited the company by providing solid expertise and an ability to apply the newest automation and hydraulic applications. Outokummun Metalli Oy owns half of Pentin Paja Oy. Together the world s largest manufacturer of harvester grabs and the leading producer of fuel wood harvesting machinery invest heavily in the constantly expanding international fuelwood harvesting market. Pentin Paja Oy s best-known products include Naarva fuelwood grabs, and pulse harvesters. A leader in electric and metal components Ouneva Group Oy is a family company that was established in The company has developed into one of Finland s leading suppliers of electric and metal components. The electric and metal group has grown from component manufacturer into a system supplier and has special expertise in electric connection technology, pressure die casting technology, cabling production, electronics, and high quality finishing techniques.

11 Innovativeness and development Tundra grill fireplaces and berry harvesters Rakennustempo Oy is a private family business that was founded in The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of machinery and equipment. The company delivered its first Joonas berry harvesters in As a result of active product development, the company s range of products has extended and now includes Tundra Grill open fireplaces. The company is a contract manufacturer of large international companies. Innovative development Suomen CNC-Metal Ltd is a leading developer and manufacturer of sheet metal mechanics for the electronic industry in Finland, and a reliable contract manufacturer and supplier. The company is known as an innovative developer of electrical distribution board mechanic products. Developing the products in cooperation with the clients, investing in technology and expertise, and using production automation have facilitated company s even growth. Special expertise in steel sheet structures Suomen Levyprofiili Oy specializes in the manufacture of steel sheet structures and system parts. The growth of the company s operations is based on the combination of special expertise and modern technology and continuous improvement of the used methods. The company has from the very beginning invested heavily on modern technology, and has extended its facilities as operations have grown. A reliable contract manufacturer Polttoleikkauspalvelu Pääkkönen Ky has operated in Joensuu for over 20 years. The company offers flame, laser, and hydro-cutting services, edging, and metal products to machine entrepreneurs and manufacturers. The company is one of the pioneers in Finland in mitre cutting.

12 Experts in communication National optic trunk network Telekarelia Oy Oy is a telenetwork operator that has regional and national operations. The company has a national fibre optic cable trunk network. Having operated in the Joensuu region for over 100 years, Telekarelia Oy has grown into a national master of fibre optic connections. Everyday packaging Millions of yoghurt, ice cream, and butter tub lids are opened without being aware of the expertise of their manufacturer, Pyroll s Joensuu unit. A versatile player in the packing industry, the company has succeeded by specializing in the demanding lid and line material solutions for the food production industry. Magazine printing PunaMusta has over a century of expertise in high quality printing. The company s facility in Joensuu is one of the most modern and diverse printing houses in Scandinavia. The main emphasis of PunaMusta s operations is on the Finnish market, but the number of international customers from East and West alike is growing steadily.

13 Education and innovative structures The University of Eastern Finland is one of the largest science universities in the country. It offers under- and post-graduate studies in over 100 major subjects. The university has campuses in Joensuu, Kuopio, and Savonlinna. The Joensuu campus has eight faculties and nine separate units. The North Karelia University of Applied Sciences provides experts to the needs of businesses. Degree-oriented education is offered in 21 degree programmes in seven fields. The North Karelia Municipal Education and Training Consortium is owned by local municipalities and provides and develops education everywhere in the region. The main forms of education provided by the consortium include vocational basic and adult education, apprenticeship training, liberal adult education, and summer school operations. In addition to educational institutions, the area has a diverse product development and innovation structure. The organizations that operate in the region include the Finnish Forest Research Institute, Geological Survey of Finland, European Forest Institute, Eastern Finland Social and Welfare Centre of Expertise, and Josek and Joensuu Science Park that provide access to the expertise and services of VTT, the Technical Research Centre of Finland. Joensuu Petrozavodsk St. Petersburg Russian expertise Our location next to the Finno-Russian border benefits companies that are reaching for the Eastern markets in particular. Joensuu is only 75 kilometres from the closest border-crossing point at Niirala. The border is open at all times. Using the Vainikkala border-crossing point, St. Petersburg is a three-hour drive away. Joensuu also have a deep-water harbour, which provides a freight ship connection to Russia and Europe via Saimaa Canal. The operating environment of the Joensuu region provides comprehensive educational opportunities, technology and industrial cooperation, subcontracting opportunities, and an option to participate in industrial village operations. In travel, forest, and metal industries, the region has played a leading role on a national scale. Currently, roughly 50 companies that specialize in industrial production have export operations including Tecwill Oy, Mantsinen Group Ltd Oy, John Deere Forestry Oy, Kesla Oyj, Fodesco Oy and Valukumpu Oy. ISBE Oy is a Russian services company that is jointly owned by development companies, chambers of commerce, and entrepreneurial associations in eastern Finland. It provides comprehensive and expert support to small- and medium-sized companies with operations in Russia.

14 Functional and attractive Selecting an office location is among the most important decisions a company must make. In the Joensuu region, every effort is made to help ease the process. The region offers several advantages that support successful business operations such as the availability of a skilled and highly motivated workforce, and comprehensive and flexible corporate services. Joensuu Regional Development Company, JOSEK Oy, educational organizations, and the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment provide services that help companies to build successful operations based on investments. We find the premises that meet the client s specific criteria, assess the availability and competence level of the workforce, select the best partners, and inform the client of any available investment grants. Most often the aim is to begin production, or to increase the production volume. Sometimes investments involve other aims, such as improving the efficiency of production or making the actual work easier. Investing in the Joensuu region brings several advantages, including the strong work ethic of the North Karelian people. Those with experience of other Finnish regions find it reassuring to be able to trust that the same staff will come to work day after day. Other advantages of the region include a moderate level of pay and the price of operating premises that is about one-third lower than what these companies are used to. We provide a competitive cost level for running corporate operations, skilled workforce, training, networks that support competitiveness, and assistance in developing innovations. Invest in the Joensuu Region!

15 A city of flows Penttilänranta will become an attractive urban residential and office area that utilizes the river scenery and history of the location and has an exemplary low energy consumption and environmental load. In terms of architecture, Penttilänranta is a modern part of the city centre, a new suburb at the mouth of the river. The objective is to make the area a model of sustainable development with a very low carbon footprint. Penttilänranta provides a real life laboratory for studying the processes of sustainable construction, energy-efficient construction, and the use of renewable energy to meet the energy, heat, and electricity needs of the area. A close community structure, closeness of the city centre and its services, and infrastructure that favours light traffic decrease the need for private motor cars and transportation-related emissions. Housing construction starts in the spring of 2012, and the assignment of plots will start the following year. When the area is completed, in years from now, it will be home to around 3000 people.

16 Establishing a company Josek offers free and confidential advice in co-operation with the North Karelia Enterprise Agency (Pohjois-Karjalan Uusyrityskeskus ry) for people who are thinking about starting their own company. A new entrepreneur can also get help from a business mentor, who acts as a coach and sparring partner. You should look for suitable premises in the register of available premises. Idealmainos 9/2012 Developing your company Josek s company advisers and experts help companies develop and grow. An experienced business mentor offers valuable support, and you can find a collaboration partner in the network of companies. To address HR needs, the Employment and Economic Development Office offers extensive services. In addition, the versatile expert services of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland are available. Benefiting from relocation services Companies that relocate to the Joensuu region receive free advice from Josek s experts in finding premises, on the market, and on the competitive situation, as well as for recruitment of personnel. Embracing internationalisation Josek offers expert help when a company is growing, expanding, or becoming international. Josek s Russia experts and the Business Representative Office of Eastern Finland (ISBE Oy) offer internationalisation services for companies that are interested in Russian markets. In addition, entrepreneurs have access to business mentors with international experience. Changing ownership Josek s free Osuva service focuses on changes of ownership. With the Osuva service, we help the outgoing and incoming owner on an equal basis, whether the situation involves a change of generation change or an acquisition. Access to the Osuva enterprise exchange is available on Josek s Web site. JOSEK LTD Länsikatu 15 FI Joensuu Tel info@josek.fi