Welcome
to South-West Finland
South-West Finland is a remarkable cooperation zone, a
combination of high level industry and know-how as
well as unique and distinctive cultural and diverse
natural environment.
Facts about Finland
Facts about Finland
1st
in
WEF`s Human
Capital Index
******
1st
*Global competitiveness report 2016
**Copenhagen Economics 2016
*** Human Capital Report 2016
**** Transparency international 2015
*****The World Ecomic Forum 20152016
******OECD`s PISA study 2015
******Human Capital Report 2016
******** Environmental
Performance Index 2016
1st
EU`s most
appealing
for FDI**
In WEF`s
Human
Capital
Index***
3nd
4th most
least corrupted
country in the
world****
competitive
European
Economy*****
5th best
school
system******
2nd
Most
innovative
Country*
Greenest
country in
the world
*******
South-West Finland in numbers
2 billion
(€) planned
or on-going
investments
55 000
companies
50 000
students
700 000
inhabitants
#2nd
in Finnish
internation
al airport
traffic
RDGP
15% of
the total
exports
from
Finland
7
Universities
South-West Finland Business region
Marine and
Manufacturing
Energy &
Environmental
Technologies
Life Science
Food Industry
Innovative Marine industry
South-West Finland houses one of the world`s best marine clusters. One third of
the marine industry in Finland is located in the region. Five modern ports, shipping
companies, shipyards and other maritime solution providers along the long
coastline form an effective supply chain system and a platform for businesses to
grow and innovate.
Some of the biggest cruise ships are built in Meyer Turku Shipyard.
Leading companies in the region
Meyer Turku, Rolls Royce, Rauma Marine Constructions, Technip Offshore, Boliden, Uki Work
Boat
South-West Finland Marine cluster in numbers
10 500
employees
Turnover
2,9 billion €
900
Companies
and Manufacturing zone
South-West Finland is the most energetic region in Finland. About 40 %
of all the country’s energy is produced there by different methods from
hydroelectric to nuclear power. In the region you will find the most
energy efficient and favorable solutions for energy consumption.
Leading companies in Manufacturing
Valmet Automotive, Sandvik, Oras, Teleste, Polartherm, Vahterus,
Strong Expertise in Energy solutions
The South West Coast is the most energetic region in Finland. About 40 %
of all the country’s energy is produced there by different methods from
hydroelectric to nuclear power. In the region you will find the most energy
efficient and favorable solution for energy consumption.
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Wind power
Nuclear power
Recycling and energy efficiency
Leading energy companies in the region
TVO, Fortum, Neste Oil, Luvata, Hyötytuuli
And Environmental Technologies
South-West Finland`s specific areas of expertise in cleantech include bioenergy and bio-fuels, bio refining, water and soil remediation technology.
The region is the forefront in circular economy. Resource efficiency and
waste-to-energy solutions are world`s top and supported by two operating
recycling parks.
Leading energy companies in the region
BMH, Kuusakoski, MeriAura Group, Stena Recycling
Leading centre for Life Sciences in
Northern Europe
The ecosystem of biotechnical companies, universities and a university hospital provides
a continuous chain from education, research, product development and production to
commercialisation. Altogether 18 new drugs have been developed in Turku region.
BioTurku® is a national pioneer in biotechnology. It`s an active and dynamic community
of bio actors and a centre of top expertise in Northern Europe. Over 1 000 international
researchers work in more than 100 research groups.
Leading companies in the region
Bayer, Orion, DHR Finland/Innotrac Diagnostics, PerkinElmer Human Health
Hytest
Life Science in numbers
20 % of
industrial
workplaces
in bioindustry*
Turnover
800 million
€
100
companies
The most important Food region
in Finland
Finland, untouched landscapes, crystal-clear waters and gleaming forests are
components reflected in Finnish food products. The favorable climate and diverse
industrial structure and high quality research and development make the SouthWest of Finland an important region for food production and biomaterial industries.
Most important sectors in food industry are vegetables, grains, meat – chicken and
pork, fish products and fish farming and beverages with arctic flavors. Efficient food
control system guarantee the safest and most delicious products.
South-West Finland Food Industry in numbers
17 000
employees
Turnover
1,3 billion €
Over 500
companies
The most important Food region
in Finland
Bioferme is an award-winning company producing fiber-rich snack made of Finnish
quality wholegrain oats. Product name Yosa contains plenty of health-enhancing
probiotics. Company`s plant based products are sold in many countries.
Raisio Group is the pioneering Finnish company responsible for the invention of
Plant stanol ester. Benecol is Raisio’s brand of functional cholesterol lowering food
products. Today Benecol® products are sold in five continents and millions of
consumers are using them daily.
Leading Food Industry companies
Raisio Group, Bioferme, Nordic Soya, HKScan
Talents to boost your business
Seven Universities and Higher Educational Institutes with over 50,000 students provide
skilled employees for every trade. Every fourth inhabitant in Turku is student. The
University of Turku was the second popular University in Finland to apply for.
Altogether there are almost 3.500 international university students.
Universities and Higher Educational Institutes in the region –
- University of Turku
- Åbo Akademi
- Tampere University of Technology
- Turku University of Applied Sciences
- Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
- Novia
- Humak
Smooth logistics keep the
economy going
The logistic position of South-West Finland is unique - its`s a gateway for
trade between east and west and a crossing point for road, railway, boat
and air traffic. To guarantee smooth logistics the region is investing in
forward-looking solutions such as a fast train to the capital area.
- A gateway between EU and Asian markets
- Five ports and two airports
- Deep channel for ocean going ships
- Direct rail and road access all the way to Russian border
Looking for location?
South-West Finland offers diverse premises for every kind of business.
• Seaside Industry Park Rauma
is an industrial park scheme for heavy metal industry in a logistically
excellent location near the port. http://www.seasideindustry.com/en
• Lakari Rauma
http://www.lakariarea.fi/en
• Blue Industrial Park Turku
is an industrial development area adjunct to Meyer Turku shipyard,
one of the leading maritime industry actors in the Baltic.
• M20 Industrial Park Pori
offers sites for international companies. The area is one of the few
industrial and logistics areas in Baltic that still offers space for growth
right next to port. http://www.m20.fi/en
Interested? Contact us!
Turku Region
Mr. Teppo LAAKSONEN
Business Development Manager
teppo.laaksonen@turkusciencepark.
com
+358 40 749 5929
Ms. Jytta POIJÄRVIMIIKKULAINEN
Managing Director
[email protected]
+358 50 373 2695
Pori Region
Mr. Pasi PITKÄNEN
Special Adviser
[email protected]
+358 44 701 1023
Rauma Region
Ms. Mirja KOTIRANTA
Business Development Officer
[email protected]
+358 50 305 0317
Uusikaupunki Region
Ms. Leena Arvela-Héllen
City Architect
[email protected]
+358 50 074 3087