Manufacturing and industrial operations

Manufacturing in Finland

How it works in practise?

Industrial projects in Finland are supported through a structured process combining national and regional actors. Site selection, permitting and infrastructure planning are coordinated to reduce uncertainty and support project timelines.

Operations benefit from stable infrastructure, access to clean energy and integration with established industrial ecosystems and industrial parks. This supports both specialised manufacturing and large-scale production, including energy-intensive processes.

What Finland provides for industrial operations

Access to reliable infrastructure and logistics networks
Availability of energy and utilities for industrial operations
Established industrial ecosystems and supplier networks
Clear and predictable permitting and regulatory processes
Long-term operational stability for capital-intensive investments

Investor Toolbox

Resources that might be helpful for you when considering Finland as a location for manufacturing and industrial operations.

Business environment

As a stable and predictable location, Finland has what it takes to support international companies to run their operations efficiently, without disturbancies.

Energy and infrastructure

Reliable infrastructure designed for continuous operations in circular, energy-intensive and data-driven business models.

Cost calculator

Employment of staff requires careful planning and organising. Our cost calculator helps when you need to estimate different kinds of labor costs and employee types in Finland.

Environmental and other permitting

The Finnish Supervisory Agency is the national and multi-sectoral authority responsible for licensing and permits, supervision, registration, enforcement, and guidance tasks across various fields.

Green permitting guide

With Finland aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035, a raft of permitting reforms and clearer processes make it easier for companies to invest in clean energy initiatives.

Finland's industrial parks

With its abundant supply of clean and affordable energy, Finland is preparing plug-and-play super sites to power your business.

Case: Agco Power

Why a global leader in designing and manufacturing of agricultural machinery and agrotechnology has chosen Finland for their operations?

Want to move forward with your plans?

If you have defined your requirements, and would like to know more how Finland could support you to make your goals happen, we help with site comparison, infrastructure assessment and project planning.

Päivi

Antila

Senior Advisor, Health & Life Sciences

Janne

Kari

Head of Industry, ICT & Digitalization

Markku

Kivistö

Head of Industry, Cleantech

Juha

Peltomäki

Head of industry, Bio & Circular Economy

Photo: Visit Finland / Julia Kivelä