The First 20-Ton Electric Wheel Loader in Finland
Sjöbloms has been a leading player in the infrastructure and industrial sectors since 1960, when the family-owned company began transporting timber with horse and tractor. Based in Jakobstad, the company has developed a broad portfolio of services ranging from material handling in industry and infrastructure construction to recycling. The core values of safety, sustainability, and […]
From stainless steel coffee pots to a world-leading metal industry – OSTP Finland celebrates 75 years
OSTP Finland Oy Ab, formerly known as JA-RO, began its journey in a basement room on Rådhusgatan in Jakobstad in 1949. The company was founded by Alex Sundqvist, Anders Willman and Karl Willman, with the aim of creating a small or medium-sized business to support their families. The first products included stainless steel coffee pots […]
Collaboration between industrial actors at Alholmen Industrial Park and the city of Jakobstad develops
In early November, representatives from the industrial actors at Alholmen Industrial Park (AIP) and officials from the City of Jakobstad gathered for the first time in a joint workshop under the theme “Influence Collaboration.” The event, organized by the Alholmen Circular Economy Platform (ACEP) and Pietarsaaren kaupunkisuunnittelu vihreän energiasiirtymän mahdollistamiseksi (PIKAVEM) projects, was held in […]
Composites Seminar in Pietarsaari
Forces of nature in composites Luonnonvoimat lujitemuoveissa-seminaari 6.11-7.11, Pietarsaari In early November, some 70 representatives from industry, research units and industry organisations from both Finland and the rest of Europe gathered for a two-day seminar in Pietarsaari. The ‘Forces of Nature in Composites’ seminar was organised by the Composites Section of Muoviteollisuus ry. The two-day […]
“Influencing the co-operation” – workshop 1.11.2024
We are very pleased to invite AIP member industries to the joint event of ACEP and PIKAVEM ‘Influencing the co-operation’ – A workshop to develop and deepen the co-operation between the city of Jakobstad and the industrial actors at AIP Date: 1.11.2024 Time: 8.30-13.30 Place: Jugendsalen, Skolgatan 11, Jakobstad Registration: https://events.jakobstadsregionen.fi/event/2kKrM/SV, please register by 22 […]
AIP’s circular project highlighted at Wasa Future Festival
On 5 August, the five-day Wasa Future Festival kicked off with a day of seminars focusing on the potential of forests and wood and the vitality of rural areas. The opening seminar, organised by the Regional Council of Ostrobothnia, brought together several high-profile speakers Minister-to-be predicts a busy political autumn After introductory words by Mats […]