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Finnfoam Group was awarded the International Company of the Year in Southwest Finland
The 2025 WTC Turku Internationalization Award has been awarded to Finnfoam Group, a family-owned company from Salo that has boldly expanded and developed its operations worldwide, even during challenging times in the construction industry. The company’s recent investments in Sweden, Lithuania, and Germany will significantly increase its production capacity. WTC Turku grants the Internationalization Award……
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Finnish EdTech companies’ international growth relies on strong local partners
GraphoGame, Eduten and TeachersPRO have ambitious goals in exporting Finnish educational expertise to the world. UNICEF Learning Cabinet listing helps them to stand out from the maze of educational technology solutions available. The educational technology (EdTech) companies GraphoGame, Eduten and TeachersPRO have many things in common, one of which is their strong international business potential….…
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LM-Dental Drives Dental Innovation Through Collaboration with Universities and Specialists
There is a lot to be invented in dental hand instruments, says Head of Product and R&D Petri Aronkytö. The company’s latest innovation aims for higher quality gum surgery. Significant market potential is seen especially in South America. LM-Dental’s products are made in Finland, which comes as a surprise even to many dentists. The company’s……
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Pocadel’s key strength lies in unique products for the heavily regulated marine industry
The Finnish glazed door specialist Pocadel helps luxury cruise ship architects in bringing their grand visions to life. Their product development integrates light weight, fire resistance, and durability. In the middle of the countryside in Sauvo, Southwest Finland, a passerby suddenly encounters red factory buildings. Here the technology company Pocadel develops and manufactures light and……
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InterControl Hits the New Era of Electric Car Charging with a New Product
The Finnish company sees great growth potential in bidirectional charging for electric cars. The development of their new product was done by a technology and design agency Nextfour. Bidirectional charging (also known as V2G, Vehicle to Grid) is causing a buzz in the electric vehicle charging market. This is a well-known fact in the Finnish……
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Systematic efforts propel Kaune to become a global player in special glass markets
The Naantali-based special glass manufacturer Kaune is a true family business. It has remained within the same family for nearly 110 years. It is led by three siblings: Kalle Saksi, CEO; his brother Mikko Saksi, Deputy CEO; and their sister, Rebecca Saksi, who oversees administration and HR. Their mother, Anita Saksi, chairs the board. “Running……
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Raisio-based Airfi aims for international growth through product development
Airfi, a rapidly growing pioneer in ventilation, designs and manufactures ventilation units and cooker hoods in Raisio, Finland, for international markets. Product development lies at the core of the company’s operations. Airfi’s vision is ambitious: it aims to transform the ventilation industry globally with its innovative products. Product development is at the heart of its……
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UAE Ambassadors’ visit in Turku was met with great enthusiasm
Business Turku was delighted to co-host a recent event for Finnish companies interested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event included a presentation of market opportunities followed by an in-person discussion. The United Arab Emirates is one of the fastest-growing economies This dynamic environment offers vast opportunities for international companies across various sectors. However,……
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Turku Startups Going Global at Slush
The annual startup festival Slush brings together founders, top-tier speakers, and investors to showcase the future of the startup ecosystem in Finland and beyond. This brought Business Turku to Helsinki at the turn of December this year. We met up with startups and entrepreneurs who have roots in Turku and learned about their journey to Slush, their……
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Pyjama Films Seeks Talents for a 4,5-million-euro Animation Project
The Turku-based company uses Business Finland’s Talent funding for its biggest recruitment process so far, which also reaches out to international talents. The times are exciting for the Turku-based animation studio Pyjama Films. The company is launching the production of a 4,5-million-euro animation series and is looking for new talents for the project. In the……