e home of quality. e Jakobstad Region
Here in the Jakobstad region we understand that entrepreneurship generates well-being, which, in turn, generates quality.
�e Jakobstad Region
Jakobstad
Larsmo
Pedersöre
Kronoby
Nykarleby
Home of quality.Strong entrepreneurship and natural internationalism. High quality of life,
and a safe, harmonious environment. It has been shown that people are
well-off in the Jakobstad region. �ese elements make up the foundation for
all that we do, which has given top results in its class on a global level.
However, this in and of itself is no reason for praise. We are simply used to
doing things right, with feeling and expertise.
Home of quality.Snellman.�e family-owned business Snellman has produced high quality meat and cold cut
products since 1951. �e Snellman brothers founded the company because they
wanted to produce better sausages. �is drive to make better products, the sort that
they would want themselves, still holds true today. GM-free pork and beef come
from family farms in the Finnish countryside. Development is driven by the will to
produce more natural products with high meat content, and no unnecessary use of
additives. So where is Mr. Snellman from? From Jakobstad, of course!
www.snellman.fi
”A commitment to doing
things better is evident in
everything we do
together."
Juha Sarkkinen, CEOSnellman Köttförädling Ab
”�ere is a long tradition of
boat building here, passed
on from father to son. It is a
craft that demands both
creativity and versatility”
Home of quality.Baltic Yachts.
Niklas Björkskog Boat builder
�is internationally known and recognized boat building yard was founded in 1973, and
has specialized in high quality sailboats, up to 70 meters in length, constructed of
composites. �e boats are built by hand, and tailor-made in every detail to the customers'
wishes. New technology and innovations play a significant role, at both the design stage
and production. Baltic Yachts has, among other things, built the world's largest composite
sailboat – a 60-meter-long ketch. �e company boasts an annual revenue of 36 million
euros, and employs 230 people. Operations are based in Bosund and Jakobstad.
www.balticyachts.fi
Home of quality.Mirka.Mirka Ltd is one of the world's largest producers of innovative abrasives. Mirka offers a
wide range of high quality, technically advanced abrasive products; innovative tools,
complete abrasive and polishing solutions, as well as accessories. Mirka is the first company
in its field to have earned the three most important quality certificates: ISO 9001, ISO 14001,
and OHSAS 18001. Mirka is growing on a global scale, with subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, as well
as North and South America. �e headquarters and production facilities are in Finland.
Over 95 percent of the products are exported, and are sold in over 100 countries.
�e production facilities, development department, and headquarters are still situated in
Jeppo, in the Jakobstad region.
www.mirka.com
”Here have versatile
expertise, and a genuine
ability to create new
things”
Olav HellmanChief Financial Officer
"Here we have competent, loyal people, a culture of continual enhancement, and a strong belief in the future."
Matti Laurila, CEO
�e Nordic countries' leading specialist in logistical and transport technology is
an expert on customer-adapted semitrailers, cargo trailers, and side-opening
trailers. Over 75% of production is exported. �e business is showing stable
growth. Customer-oriented processes, continual enhancement, and an absolute
focus on quality are the cornerstones of Ekeri's operations. �is family company
is located in Pedersöre, just as it has been for over 70 years.
www.ekeri.fi
Home of quality.Ekeri.
”Whatever we do, we do
it well. And when we succeed,
we succeed together. ”
Terhi LaituriIndustrial worker
Home of quality.Nordic Lights.Lights for heavy duty. NORDIC LIGHTS® knows work lights for heavy equipment,
and tailor-made illumination solutions. �is pioneering company makes LED, HID,
and halogen work lights, designed to endure extreme conditions and rough
treatment 24/7/365. �eir clientele consists of globally leading producers of heavy
equipment, who demand absolute reliability. Design, production, and headquarters
are in Pedersöre (NORDIC LIGHTS® is part of Herrmans Oy Ab).
www.nordiclights.com
Home of quality.Beamex.
Beamex is one of the world's leading companies within the calibration industry. �e
company works globally and offers an extensive selection of products and services, such
as portable calibrators, workstations, calibration programs, accessories, services, and
industry-specific solutions. �ere are over 10,000 companies from more than 80 countries
in their customer register - from fine-tuned F1 teams to pioneering pharmaceutical
companies. Beamex has subsidiaries in the USA, France, and Great Britain, as well as sales
offices in India, China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Beamex Oy Ab's headquarters and
production facility are in Jakobstad. Beamex is part of the Sarlin Group.
www.beamex.com
Beamex is one of the world's leading companies within the calibration industry. �e
company works globally and offers an extensive selection of products and services, such
as portable calibrators, workstations, calibration programs, accessories, services, and
industry-specific solutions. �ere are over 10,000 companies from more than 80 countries
in their customer register - from fine-tuned F1 teams to pioneering pharmaceutical
companies. Beamex has subsidiaries in the USA, France, and Great Britain, as well as sales
offices in India, China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Beamex Oy Ab's headquarters and
production facility are in Jakobstad. Beamex is part of the Sarlin Group.
www.beamex.com
Beamex is one of the world's leading companies within the calibration industry. �e
company works globally and offers an extensive selection of products and services, such
as portable calibrators, workstations, calibration programs, accessories, services, and
industry-specific solutions. �ere are over 10,000 companies from more than 80 countries
in their customer register - from fine-tuned F1 teams to pioneering pharmaceutical
companies. Beamex has subsidiaries in the USA, France, and Great Britain, as well as sales
offices in India, China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Beamex Oy Ab's headquarters and
production facility are in Jakobstad. Beamex is part of the Sarlin Group.
www.beamex.com
"We strive for a culture where
we encourage people to
create new ideas, try, fail, and
eventually succeed. ”
Jan-Henrik Svensson, CEO
Home of quality.Beamex.
Beamex is one of the world's leading companies within the calibration industry. �e
company works globally and offers an extensive selection of products and services, such
as portable calibrators, workstations, calibration programs, accessories, services, and
industry-specific solutions. �ere are over 10,000 companies from more than 80 countries
in their customer register - from fine-tuned F1 teams to pioneering pharmaceutical
companies. Beamex has subsidiaries in the USA, France, and Great Britain, as well as sales
offices in India, China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Beamex Oy Ab's headquarters and
production facility are in Jakobstad. Beamex is part of the Sarlin Group.
www.beamex.com
Beamex is one of the world's leading companies within the calibration industry. �e
company works globally and offers an extensive selection of products and services, such
as portable calibrators, workstations, calibration programs, accessories, services, and
industry-specific solutions. �ere are over 10,000 companies from more than 80 countries
in their customer register - from fine-tuned F1 teams to pioneering pharmaceutical
companies. Beamex has subsidiaries in the USA, France, and Great Britain, as well as sales
offices in India, China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Beamex Oy Ab's headquarters and
production facility are in Jakobstad. Beamex is part of the Sarlin Group.
www.beamex.com
"We strive for a culture where
we encourage people to
create new ideas, try, fail, and
eventually succeed. ”
Jan-Henrik Svensson, CEO
Home of quality.Fluid-Bag.A unique logistical solution for fluids, which is extremely durable, made from a very
small amount of material, and which provides significant savings in transport costs.
Fluid-Bag's containers for the industrial transport and storage of fluids are used for
everything from food and cosmetics, to mining industry lubricants, and sound
damping compounds for the automotive industry. A Fluid-Bag is flexible, but endures
rough handling when needed. Sustainability is a key word that is also applied to
environment and economy. �e product is made of recoverable, non-toxic plastics, and
the container ensures minimal waste during use. Fluid-Bag exports about 95% of all
production, and the largest markets are in Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America.
www.fluid-bag.com
"It feels safe to work for a
company with it roots
firmly in Ostrobothnia, and
that invests in the region
long-term."
Gunborg Enbär,Industrial worker
OSTP Finland Oy Ab is one of the world's leading producers of welded process pipes and
stainless steel tubular products, focusing on the Nordic and European markets. Safety,
quality, sustainability, and low maintenance-requirements are factors that lead many,
particularly within the processing, oil, gas, and construction industry, to choose OSTP as
their supplier. �e plant in Jakobstad was founded in 1949 under the name JARO, and as
such builds on over 60 years of knowledge of stainless steel. During the last five years, the
business has grown from two production lines to thirteen, and is now responsible for 75%
of the group's production capacity. At the same time, there has been investment into
greater automation.
www.ostp.biz
Home of quality.OSTP.
"Our slogans ‘Safety First’ and ‘Rely on Quality’ ensure that we do not take any shortcuts when it comes to safety and quality. Both we and our customers should feel safe with OSTP." �omas Pettersson, CEO
Jakobstad
Larsmo
Pedersöre
Kronoby
Nykarleby
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In Nykarleby you can see a small town at its best; 7,500 inhabitants forming a
small, but diverse, society, where industry and culture cooperate. We are the
world's largest producer of fox fur, with many business owners and full
employment. Local companies' expansion plans, the number of young
business owners, and the demand for residential property shows that there is
a strong belief in the future. We are open to everything new – thoughts,
people, and companies.
Jakobstad is the region's center, and is a hub for industry and services. �e
geographical location, with good road, railroad, and flight connections, as well
as a port, offers ideal conditions for business activities. �ere are businesses
from all industries in the area. Many companies focus on export, leading to an
international atmosphere. Would you like to know more? Feel free to contact
us. We always answer!
Pedersöre offers an interesting mix of entrepreneurship, youthful spirit, drive,
knowledge, and flexibility, all of which contribute to a creative and expansive
economy. Many of our businesses have made successful ventures onto the
global market. We have a large number of building sites for industry and
business. We offer residential areas in different environments, providing
many choices for those making a home in Pedersöre. In short: everything is
here – with room for more!
Kronoby lies at the center of regional activities and entrepreneurship. From
a logistical perspective, the location is excellent, being situated between
Jakobstad and Kokkola. We have good contact with international markets.
Here, entrepreneurship is more than merely a profession. It is a lifestyle.
Perhaps that is why those of us who live here are so attached to the place.
Larsmo has a young population, extensive municipal services, excellent
outdoor possibilities, and attractive beachfront residential areas. Near to
Jakobstad and Kokkola, there are industrial zones which meet the needs of
business and industry. Transportation connections are good. In addition, we
offer active support to new businesses regarding questions such as building
sites and location. All of this is offered in an amazingly beautiful archipelago
environment!
How quality is born.
�e Jakobstad region has around 50,000 inhabitants, over 21,500 jobs, and 3,700 companies.Approximately 40 of the companies employ 50 people each. Along with the Kokkola region, the area has over 100,000 inhabitants and
7,000 companies. Competence built through action, multifaceted networks, and a high level of internationalization, effectively opens new
doors – even for global cooperation.
In the Jakobstad region we recognize that entrepreneurship generates well-being. �e area offers good conditions for business operations, as well a network of actors providing business services.
�e development company Concordia wants to serve as a partner to businesses, and offers top quality services for
companies at different stages of development. Welcome to the Jakobstad region!
International trade since 1652. �e Jakobstad region has been open for new ideas for centuries.
�at same openness is shown toward entrepreneurship. Finland's first export cooperative, Viexpo, was started in Jakobstad
in 1970, and is still successful today. �e export cooperative gave local companies a head start, still visible in the region's
level of internationalization.
A great range of services, both private and public. You receive high quality service without waiting
in line. In addition, the pricing of housing and services often leaves those from larger cities surprised.
Vivid language immersion. �e presence of two language groups shapes a unique atmosphere in the
Jakobstad region. �ere is also a rapidly-growing group of people, whose mother tongue is neither Swedish nor Finnish.
�is old role as a melting pot for cultures and languages has led to a creative and tolerant atmosphere.
High quality educational services. �e vocational school Optima, which is responsible for basic vocational
training in the Jakobstad region, was selected in 2017 as the best vocational school in Finland. Higher education in the region
is provided by Åbo Akademi University, Novia University of Applied Sciences, and Centria University of Applied Sciences. �e
symbiosis between educational organizations and industry offers a well-laid foundation for both the recruitment of
knowledgeable personnel, and for development activities.
Good connections. �e Jakobstad region has a logistical advantage. It is one of the few areas in Finland that has it
all: good road, railroad, and airline connections, as well as its own port. We are situated a comfortable distance from larger
cities such as Helsinki and Stockholm.
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