Metals Industry

The production and finishing of steel and other metals is a truly global industry in Finland, as over 70 per cent of output is exported to over 60 countries. The globally recognised Finnish companies have production in some 20 countries. Steel roofing and cladding, welded steel pipes and coated sheets are some of the items that epitomise Finnish expertise in making highly processed products. Finland itself is home to the manufacture of steel, copper, zinc and nickel, as well as many forms of copper processing. The industry's use of raw materials, energy consumption and emissions, per unit produced, are among the lowest in the world. The excess heat generated during production is effectively harnessed. In the best cases, process energy is used in district heating systems that heat entire communities. Metal is one of the most recycled materials in the world.

Designor Oy Ab
Designor brands Arabia, Hackman and Iittala represent tableware, glassware, cutlery and cookware whose hallmarks are timeless beauty and functionality. Designor Oy Ab is a company that directs its products to a selected market and traditionally emphasizes the importance of design. In the field of comsumer products, the significance of design commitment to product development, materials and innovation are also important for production and environmentally friendly considerations.

Kuusakoski Group
Kuusakoski's world wide operations are based on the industrial recycling of metals. Kuusakoski is one of the largest suppliers and refiners of recycled metal in the world. Kuusakoski foundries process aluminium, magnesium and zinc into ready-to-install components for electronics and automotive industries.

Outokumpu Corporation
Outokumpu focuses on base metals production, stainless steel, copper products and technology. In its traditional areas of core competence, Outokumpu is recognized as one of the industry leaders. The company is, among other things, known for its environmentally-friendly flash smelting. Also, new 10, 20 and 50 cent euro coins are made of a Nordic Gold Alloy developed by Outokumpu. One and two euro coins are counterfeit-protected bimetal coins made by Outokumpu PoriCopper.

Rahapaja
The Mint of Finland Ltd. may be considered one of the highest-class and most respected mints in the world. As proof of this, the Mint of Finland was chosen to one of the five "Eurocentres", where vending machine manufactures are able to test the euro readiness of their equipment by using coins manufactured in different countries.

Rautaruukki Corporation
Rautaruukki is a steel company manufacturing value-added special products. A versatile product mix, flexible customized service, a strong position on the core markets and cost-efficiency are the factors that have made Rautaruukki one of the most profitable European steel companies. The company is a forerunner in e-commerce with its eRautaruukki.com electronic commerce system.

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