Härki's arrival as VTT's CEO in August 2025 marked a new chapter for the organization. His long career in global management positions at Outotec and as CEO of Outokumpu Research ensures that the new CEO has a deep understanding of the industry.
At the core of Valmet's strategy are technologies that help the forest industry improve efficiency, cut emissions, reduce energy consumption, and promote the development of new bioproducts and the utilization of side streams. This supports the forest industry's
Ilkka Hämälä, who retired at the beginning of July, is known as the Grand Old Man of the Finnish forest industry. His activities have extended far beyond the gates of individual mills, leaving a lasting mark
The Finnish and European forest industry is living through a time when investments in new technologies and product innovations are particularly considered. The uncertainty in the global market has increased caution, and the scalability and commercialization of development projects
Irishwoman Sharon McGuinness has been the Director-General of the European Chemicals Agency since December 2022, so her five-year term is approaching the halfway point – although it is possible to serve two terms in the position. Background
"It has such a damn meaning. Starting back in 1969, when our first professors came mainly from industry. It has a flavor that is still felt and for which we should be grateful,"
"Digitalization continues to develop in all industries. Increasing competition, technological developments, EU regulation and geopolitical changes are accelerating investments in digital transformation even more than ten years ago," says
Petri Sarvamaa of the National Coalition Party, who has been a member of the European Parliament for the past 12 years, will not run again in the European elections, as he will become a member of the European Court of Auditors in June. It is appropriate that the parliamentary term has already ended.
Sappi Europe CEO Marco Eikelenboom has begun his two-year term as Chairman of the European pulp and paper industry association Cepi. The chairmanship comes at a critical time: the European elections are coming up and a new European
Packaging designer Outi Oravainen has been a sole proprietor for over ten years. A few years ago, she was almost completely out of touch with social media. During the coronavirus pandemic, she stopped working, and she decided to