Solar Age Oy, a growing solar power solutions provider based in Kaarina and Espoo, Finland, was acquired by the German clean energy group 1KOMMA5°. The strong new owner brings Solar Age more resources for growth in Finland. 1KOMMA5°, part-owned by Porsche Ventures, has acquired a majority stake in Solar Age from its founders Ricardo Pacheco……

The number of virtual productions is growing rapidly, but a shortage of talent is holding back business growth in Finland. Virtual productions bring new opportunities to all the top industry sectors in the region, such as the marine and pharmaceutical industries, in the fields of design, simulation, product development and training. Virtual technology is rapidly……

Armenian ICT professional Artur Brutyan wanted to settle in Turku since he thinks that it is simply one of the best places to build and grow a family. Why do you think that Turku is a perfect city for you? Turku is a safe, human-size city. There are nature trails for hiking, running, and cycling……

The City of Turku is investing in an ambitious project to connect SMEs and universities in the region in a practical and effective way. The million-funded service concept will streamline access to the latest scientific research and the region’s significant engineering expertise and infrastructure for businesses in Finland. The Turku RDI Service (Research, Development and……

Cadmatic, a developer of digital and intelligent 3D-based design, engineering and information management software solutions for the marine, process, and construction industries, has acquired the entire share capital and product portfolio of the Italian software company Computer Line Associates (CLA). The acquisition supports Cadmatic’s growth goals, strengthens its market position in the process and power industries, and……

Green North Energy Oy has made a reservation for a plot of land in the Luolala area of Naantali to advance the planning of the company’s green hydrogen project. The intention of the project is to produce hydrogen products, such as green ammonia, on the basis of renewable electricity. This enables both global and local……

Sandvik, a manufacturer of loading and transport equipment for underground mining and contracting operations, is expanding its Turku plant and starting to manufacture battery-powered mining equipment. In addition to the expansion of the production facilities, the operations of the entire factory site will be upgraded and made more efficient. The major investment will create more……

Sari and Jukka Vuoristo have been aiming for the international markets since the first day of Volframi Ltd. Their solution for coating glass surfaces makes use of the principles familiar from the semiconductor industry, but their implementation is innovative and remarkably cost-effective. How did the entrepreneurial couple end up pursuing international success right in Masku?……

Turku feels like home to Iranian-born Software Developer Soroosh Taefi. He praises the relocation process of his company Vaadin, which helped him to settle into a new job and everyday life in Finland. You moved from Iran to Turku, Finland with your wife Shiva. How was it to settle in here? I find Turku very……

An entirely new type of technology for consumer electronics is being developed in Turku, in the labs of Comptek Solutions. This work requires a wide variety of expertise – and that’s exactly where University of Turku doctoral researcher Adefunke Koyejo brings her unique skills to the table. After starting off from Lagos, Nigeria, and staying……