Growth stories

CEO Kirsi Paakkari believes in a change in consumer purchasing behavior and an increase in values. Proof of this is Kalevala Koru's circular economy concept Preloved, which was launched in 2022. Now Pidetty is growing at a rate of up to 50 percent.

‍The strategic importance of space is growing globally, says Juha Virtanen, CEO of technology company Huld. In September, Huld became part of Gofore. A joint strategy is being built from the perspective of smart industry, security and space business.

Smart roof manufacturer VILPE ​​has expanded to the United States and is exploring opportunities in Japan. The family-owned company, which has undergone a generational change, relies on courage, its own expertise and the ability to utilise partners in its choices.

Picture: Tommi Pietiläinen

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Sofigate, which offers consulting, management services and technology services, wants to develop the future of work. Director Mikko Saari tells us how this is done.

At Prohoc, the business is being transformed from an expert organisation into a more hands-on and diverse business. The family business's fourth phase towards international growth is guided by a clear ownership strategy and confidence in its own expertise.

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Vastuu Group has grown its business by anticipating the future and innovating. The megatrend of responsibility is driving demand for services, but without new ideas, new services will not be created.

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.

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.

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.

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?