List of companies of Finland
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Finland is a sovereign state in Northern Europe. It was a relative latecomer to industrialization, remaining a largely agrarian country until the 1950s. It rapidly developed an advanced economy while building an extensive Nordic-style welfare state, resulting in widespread prosperity and one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.[1] However, Finnish GDP growth was negative in 2012–2014 (−0.698% to −1.426%), with a preceding nadir of −8% in 2009.[2] Finland is a top performer in numerous metrics of national performance, including education, economic competitiveness, civil liberties, quality of life, and human development.[3][4][5][6]
For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in Finland".
Notable firms
[edit]This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
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Ahlstrom | Basic materials | Basic resources | Helsinki | 1851 | Fiber materials |
Aktia Bank | Financials | Banks | Helsinki | 1991 | Finance |
Alko | Consumer services | Specialty retailers | Helsinki | 1932 | State alcoholic beverage retailer |
Alma Media | Consumer services | Publishing | Helsinki | 1849 | Digital media |
Altia | Consumer goods | Distillers & vintners | Helsinki | 1999 | Alcoholic beverages |
Amer Sports | Consumer goods | Recreational products | Helsinki | 1950 | Sporting equipment |
Bank of Åland | Financials | Banks | Mariehamn | 1919 | Finance |
Bittium | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Oulu | 1985 | Electronics |
Cargotec | Industrials | Transportation services | Helsinki | 2005 | Cargo-handling machinery |
Codenomicon | Technology | Software | Oulu | 2001 | Computer security testing |
DNA Oyj | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Helsinki | 2000 | Telecommunications services |
Eckerö Line | Industrials | Marine transportation | Helsinki | 1995 | Shipping |
EKS | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Espoo | 1955 | Disc jockey hardware |
Elisa | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Helsinki | 1882 | Telecommunications services |
Fazer | Consumer services | Restaurants & bars | Helsinki | 1891 | Food and restaurants |
Fingrid | Utilities | Conventional electricity | Helsinki | 1996 | Electricity transmission |
Finnair | Consumer services | Airlines | Vantaa | 1923 | Airline |
Finnlines | Industrials | Marine transportation | Helsinki | 1947 | Shipping |
Fiskars | Consumer goods | Durable household products | Helsinki | 1649 | Kitchen, garden, and outdoors equipment |
Fortum | Utilities | Alternative electricity | Espoo | 1998 | Energy |
F-Secure | Technology | Software | Helsinki | 1988 | Computer software |
Hartwall | Consumer goods | Soft drinks | Helsinki | 1836 | Beverages |
Hesburger | Consumer services | Retail | Turku | 1966 | Fast food restaurants |
HKScan | Consumer goods | Restaurants & bars | Turku | 1913 | Food |
Holvi | Financials | Banking | Helsinki | 2011 | Online business banking |
Huhtamäki | Industrials | Containers & packaging | Espoo | 1920 | Food packaging |
Kemira | Basic materials | Specialty chemicals | Helsinki | 1920 | Chemicals |
Kemppi | Industrials | Business support services | Lahti | 1949 | Welding |
Kesko | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Helsinki | 1940 | Retailing |
Kone | Industrials | Industrial machinery | Helsinki | 1910 | Elevators and escalators |
Konecranes | Industrials | Industrial machinery | Hyvinkää | 1994 | Lifting equipment |
Kotipizza | Consumer services | Restaurants & bars | Helsinki | 1987 | Restaurants |
LähiTapiola | Financials | Full line insurance | Espoo | 2013 | Insurance |
Lemminkäinen Group | Industrials | Heavy construction | Helsinki | 1910 | Construction |
Marimekko | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Helsinki | 1951 | Fashion design |
Metsä Group | Basic materials | Paper | Helsinki | 1947 | Paper, pulp, timber |
Metso | Industrials | Business support services | Helsinki | 1999 | Equipment and services for process industries |
Navielektro | Industrials | Defense | Kaarina | 1987 | Radar, communications equipment |
Neste | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Espoo | 1948 | Petroleum, biofuels |
Nokia | Industrials | Telecommunications equipment | Espoo | 1865 | Telecommunications infrastructure and equipment |
Nokia Networks | Technology | Telecommunications equipment | Espoo | 2007 | Part of Nokia |
Nokian Jalkineet | Consumer goods | Footwear | Helsinki | 1898 | Boots |
Nokian Tyres | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Nokia | 1932 | Tyres |
Olvi | Consumer goods | Soft drinks | Helsinki | 1878 | Beverages |
OP Financial Group | Financials | Financial services | Helsinki | 1891 | Finance and insurance |
Orion Corporation | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Espoo | 1917 | Pharmaceuticals |
Outokumpu | Basic materials | Iron & steel | Helsinki | 1932 | Steel |
Outotec | Industrials | Business support services | Espoo | 2006 | Mineral and metals processing technology |
Patria | Industrials | Defense | Helsinki | 1997 | Military technology |
Planmeca | Health care | Medical equipment | Helsinki | 1971 | Dental and medical technology |
Pohjolan Voima | Utilities | Alternative electricity | Helsinki | 1943 | Energy |
Polar Electro | Consumer goods | Recreational products | Kempele | 1977 | Fitness equipment |
Ponsse Corporation | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Vieremä | 1970 | Forestry vehicles |
Posiva | Industrials | Waste & disposal services | Eurajoki | 1995 | Nuclear waste management |
Posti Group | Logistics | Delivery services | Helsinki | 1638 | Postal service |
Pöyry | Industrials | Business support services | Vantaa | 1958 | Consulting and engineering |
Process Vision | Technology | Business support services | Helsinki | 1993 | IT for energy companies |
Raisio Group | Consumer goods | Food products | Raisio | 1939 | Food |
Rautaruukki | Industrials | Building materials & fixtures | Helsinki | 1960 | Steel products |
Rovio Entertainment | Technology | Software | Espoo | 2003 | Video games |
S Group | Consumer services | Hotels | Helsinki | 1904 | Retailing, hotels |
Sampo Group | Financials | Full line insurance | Helsinki | 1909 | Insurance |
Sanoma | Consumer services | Publishing | Helsinki | 1999 | Books and magazines |
Silja Line | Industrials | Marine transportation | Helsinki | 1957 | Shipping, part of Tallink (Estonia) |
Sisu Auto | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Helsinki | 1931 | Heavy Duty Trucks & Military Vehicles |
Solidium | Financials | Investment services | Helsinki[7] | 2008 | Investments |
SSH Communications Security | Technology | Software | Helsinki | 1995 | Computer software |
St1 | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Helsinki | 1995 | Petroleum |
Stenfors | Industrials | Heavy construction | Oulu | 1969 | Construction |
Stockmann | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Helsinki | 1862 | Retailing |
Stonesoft Corporation | Technology | Software | Helsinki | 1990 | Network security, defunct, now part of Forcepoint (USA) |
Stora Enso | Basic materials | Paper | Helsinki | 1998 | Paper, pulp, timber |
Suominen Corporation | Consumer goods | Clothing & accessories | Helsinki | 1898 | Convenience and care nonwovens |
Supercell | Technology | Software | Helsinki | 2010 | Video games |
Suunto | Consumer goods | Recreational services | Vantaa | 1936 | Technical sports equipment, part of Amer Sports |
Talvivaara Mining Company | Basic materials | Nonferrous metals | Espoo | 2004 | Nickel mining |
Tieto | Technology | Software | Helsinki | 1968 | Information technology |
Tikkurila | Basic materials | Commodity chemicals | Vantaa | 1862 | Paints |
UPM-Kymmene | Basic materials | Paper | Helsinki | 1996 | Paper, pulp, timber, biofuels |
Vacon | Industrials | Electrical components & equipment | Vaasa | 1993 | Variable-speed AC drives |
Vaisala | Technology | Software | Vantaa | 1936 | Environmental measuring technology |
Valio | Consumer goods | Food products | Helsinki | 1905 | Food |
Valmet Automotive | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Uusikaupunki | 1968 | Car assembly |
Valmet | Industrials | Industrial machinery | Espoo | 2013 | Industrial equipment |
Valtra | Industrials | Commercial vehicles & trucks | Äänekoski | 1951 | Tractors |
Verkkokauppa.com | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Helsinki | 1992 | Storefront and online retail |
Viking Line | Industrials | Marine transportation | Mariehamn | 1963 | Shipping |
VR | Industrials | Railroads | Helsinki | 1862 | Rail transport |
Wärtsilä | Industrials | Electronic equipment | Helsinki | 1834 | Power plants and marine propulsion systems |
Woikoski | Basic materials | Basic resources | Voikoski[8] | 1882 | Helium |
YIT | Industrials | Heavy construction | Helsinki | 1912 | Construction
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Kemira headquarters in Ruoholahti
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MS Finlandia, part of Eckerö Line
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Finland". International Monetary Fund. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- ^ GDP growth (annual %) | Data | Graph. Data.worldbank.org. Retrieved on 18 May 2016.
- ^ "Finland: World Audit Democracy Profile". WorldAudit.org. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013.
- ^ "Tertiary education graduation rates—Education: Key Tables from OECD". OECD iLibrary. 14 June 2010. doi:10.1787/20755120-table1. Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
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(help) - ^ "Her er verdens mest konkurransedyktige land—Makro og politikk". E24.no. 9 September 2010. Archived from the original on 14 October 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ "The 2009 Legatum Prosperity Index". Prosperity.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2009. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
- ^ "Solidium Oy: Company Profile". Bloomberg. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ "Bloomberg". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 17 October 2019.