Growth stories
Thomas Luther, Nevel: On the ESG journey, you must recognize its economic value
Energy infrastructure company Nevel has been on a journey towards climate-positive growth over the past three years. The company invests in carbon-neutral and carbon-negative solutions and has growth with a fast pace, doubling its turnover in the past years. CEO Thomas Luther has learned key lessons along the way about starting new business.
Miten Valio kasvaa ja uudistuu, Annikka Hurme?
Annikka Hurme on työskennellyt Valiolla vuodesta 1989 ja toimitusjohtajana vuodesta 2014 lähtien. Hurmeen johdolla Valio on laajentanut liiketoimintaansa myös maitotuotteiden ulkopuolelle. Muotoilimme tähän artikkeliin Hurmeen opit Valion uudistumis- ja kasvumatkalta. Kuva: Markku Lempinen, Brand Photo
Jussi Aho: The essence of renewal must be clear, although the final direction will only become clear on the way
Jussi Aho is Fira's founding partner and a member of the Board of Directors. Fira Group split in 2022, after which Aho has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Flow Technologies. We asked Aho how radical renewal emerges, progresses and thrives.
Jukka Rantala, Cadmatic: Globaalin ohjelmistoyrityksen kasvutarina alkoi liian pienestä markkinasta
“Kaikki lähti tuotteista. Meillä oli tosi hyvä tuote tietyille asiakassegmenteille, mutta kotimaan markkina oli pieni. Vaihtoehtoina oli joko laajentaa tuoteportfoliota tai valita kapeampi segmentti ja kansainvälistyä. Valitsimme sen”, kertoo vahvaa kasvua hakevan Cadmaticin toimitusjohtaja Jukka Rantala.
Seppo Orsila, Modulight: “Finnish engineers have an advantage globally”
In recent years, Modulight has been receiving attention for its exceptionally high profits and promising growth prospects. Now, the company will invest 23 million euros on expanding its production facilities in Tampere, Hervanta. Seppo Orsila, CEO and entrepreneur of Modulight, says the keys to success have been a great idea, some luck and a lot of work.
Samu Hällfors, Framery: "Dedicated retailers as builders of international growth"
ramery is one of the most interesting internationally growing Finnish companies. Framery, a company that manufactures telephone booths in its own factory in Tampere, has grown rapidly from few million to a scaleup earning more than a hundred million euros. 90% of the company's turnover comes from its international market; Framery exports their products to more than 70 countries. What is the secret behind Framery’s rapid internationalisation?
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