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Organon to Acquire Turku-based Forendo Pharma
A global healthcare company Organon and Forendo Pharma have announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement, under which Organon will acquire Forendo. Forendo is pioneering the translation of intracrinology science into first-in-class therapeutic solutions. Forendo’s lead clinical compound in endometriosis is being evaluated for its potential effect on endometriotic lesions, a significant……
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Flexens and Elomatic Join Forces to Develop Hydrogen Economy in Southwestern Finland
Elomatic’s subsidiary Green NortH2 Energy Oy welcomes Flexens Oy Ab as a shareholder. The joint Power-to-X expertise of Elomatic and Flexens strengthens their position in advancing hydrogen economy in Southwestern Finland, especially in the marine sector. Chairman of the board of Green NortH2 Energy Oy and CEO of Elomatic, Patrik Rautaheimo, welcomes the collaboration with……
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Chinese Director Huang Ran’s “What Remains” film begins filming in Turku and Paimio
Stellan Skarsgard, Andrea Riseborough and Gustaf Skarsgard have joined the cast of the film “What Remains”, which began filming in Turku and at the Paimio Sanatorium. The psychological crime drama What Remains, directed by Chinese director Ran Huang, is currently being filmed in the Turku region. Paimio Sanatorium is the main filming location for the……
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The first circular economy facility for end-of-life textiles in Northern Europe started in Paimio
The circular economy processing facility for end-of-life textiles, located in the Green Field Hub in Paimio, is ready to start refining textiles into high quality raw materials. The facility hosts both Rester Oy, focused on handling end-of-life textiles from businesses, and Lounais Suomen Jätehuolto Oy (LSJH) who deal with end-of-life textiles collected from households. The……
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A Hub of Bio- and Circular Economy in the Works at Naantali
Neste’s ex-refinery has all of the prerequisites to become a new hub of bio- and circular economy. The development company Green Industry Park and its CEO Linda Fröberg-Niemi is in charge of creating the necessary conditions for a new ecosystem—one that utilises synergy in material flows, expertise and energy.
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Responding to the Lack of Coders with International Recruitment
Making sure new international employees and their families relocate and settle down comfortably also works for the employer’s benefit. Representatives of Pipecloud, a software development company in Raisio, emphasize that using a third party to help with the relocation process is worth it.
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Bayer and Turku University of Applied Sciences are investing in a strategic partnership
Bayer and Turku University of Applied Sciences have entered into a comprehensive and long-term strategic partnership agreement with the aim of strengthening and developing research and education collaboration in many different areas. One of the important goals emphasized in the partnership is to bring the world of education and business closer together by developing degree……
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Three international film productions in progress in Turku
International production company Filmgate Finland Oy has started operations in Turku. The company is currently developing three major film productions that have received funding from Business Finland’s production incentive for the AV industry. Set up in Turku, Filmgate Finland Oy is already working at three major international productions. The company’s first production is starring the……
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Finland and 120 partner companies welcome Expo 2020 Dubai visitors to experience future happiness and collaboration
Turku Business Region is full of internationally interesting expertise and innovations that are showcased as part of the Finland Pavillion at Expo 2020 Dubai. On October 5, 2021, the Finland pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai was officially inaugurated by Mika Lintilä, Minister of Economic Affairs, Finland; Severi Keinälä, Commissioner General of Finland at Expo 2020……
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The future begins in Southwest Finland
A good business environment, strong technology skills and high quality of life has turned Turku, in the heart of Southwest Finland, into a favourite choice for international investors, startups and talent looking for new career opportunities. With this angle, Turku Business Region and its internationally significant clusters are visible in Dubai Expo 2020. If you……
