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Life and business on the Finnish west coast

Two wind turbines photographed from the air. Forest and sunset in the background.

Get to know the biggest energy technology cluster in the Nordic countries

A 3D graphic depicting the different industries VEO offers solutions. There are wind turbines, solar panels, energy storages, a data center, a process industry company, a hydropower plant, an electric grid, a sea vessel, a thermal power plant, and a waste-to-energy plant.

Electrification

The world is about to become more electrified – Finnish companies are in the frontline

Battery cells held by a person with gloves on.

A new battery technology cluster is on the rise on the Finnish west coast – find out more

Rani Plast’s Sustainability and Development Director Mats Albäck with two other employees. All are wearing safety equipment.

Process Industry

A whopping 68% of the region’s industrial production is exported

Two Ahola trucks driving across a bridge at sunrise.

A prerequisite for successful exports are smooth logistics

High automation characterize the companies in the region

Finnish companies are forerunners in sustainability, but for how long?

A person going ice swimming in an ice hole made outside. Snowy trees and buildings in the background.

The wonders of ice swimming

Finnish hockey fans celebrating in the stands during the final game of the 2022 World Championships.

Finland – a true hockey nation

The ABC of the battery industry

A small path that goes through a forest.

Berry delicious superfood

A 3D graphic. There is a large computer monitor and chairs floating on water in the front, and multiple sea vessels in the back. Signals are going from the vessels to the monitor and vice versa.

Marine technology leader Kongsberg Maritime has a strong presence in Finland

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Co-Engineering offers engineering resources for growing industries

ABB's purpose illustrated in an infinity loop. Integrity and transparency are at the core. The graphic also mentions enabling a low-carbon society, promoting social progress, and preserving resources.

ABB optimises the energy system while investing in sustainability

Wärtsilä’s Sustainable Technology Hub photographed from the air. In the background is the sea.

Wärtsilä’s Sustainable Technology Hub is a test lab for new technologies

Beamex is creating a better world through accurate data

Mårten Storbacka, Managing Director of WE Tech Solutions.

WE Tech Solutions is transforming the global shipping industry

A 3D graphic of the Keliber lithium refinery in the Kokkola Industrial Park.

Keliber lithium project aims to produce lithium hydroxide from own ore

Westenergy’s Managing Director Olli Alhoniemi and Head of Business Intelligence Juha Ripatti.

Westenergy leads a pioneering CO2 utilisation project

A Scania truck being washed in Ahola's new automated truck wash.

Ahola invests in sustainable logistics

KWH Logistics’ CEO Joakim Laxåback, Rauanheimo’s CEO Tero Kosonen, Stevena & Moonway’s CEO Markku Mäkipere, and Blomberg Stevedoring’s CEO Bernt Björkholm.

140 years of logistics – KWH Logistics has moved goods longer than most competitors

Port of Kaskinen's CEO Patrik Hellman standing in front of a ship in the port.

Port of Kaskinen is on its way to doubling the traffic

An aerial view of the port of Kokkola's Deep Port and Silverstone Port.

As customers’ needs evolve, Port of Kokkola invests in big changes

Baltic Yacths' Head of Marketing Elisabet Holm.

Baltic Yachts celebrates 50 years of determination, innovation, and quality

Aurora Botnia passenger ferry sailing at sea on a sunny day.

Wasaline’s passenger ferry Aurora Botnia is a masterpiece of cooperation

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BATTLE OF THE BALTICS
Baltic Yachts, half a century of world class yacht building
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Baltic 130 My Song judged best yacht at World Superyacht Awards
Baltic 141 Canica
Baltic Yachts, half a century of world class yacht building

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Baltic Yachts
Baltic Yachts is a shipyard specialized in sailing yachts. It is located in the municipality of Larsmo in Finland, where it is the largest employer. The shipyard was established in 1973 and now produces sailing yachts between 50 feet (15 m) and 197 feet (60 m) in length. Advanced and light materials, such as carbon fiber and …
HALF A CENTURY OF WORLD CLASS YACHT BUILDING …
In just five decades Baltic Yachts has evolved from respected series production boat builder to the world’s best composite custom yacht manufacturer, the go-to yard for innovation, performance and a hand-crafted …
About us
Five skilled boat builders set up Baltic Yachts in 1973 with a clear objective to build better yachts – lighter yachts, stiffer yachts, faster yachts. With more than 550 yachts launched that objective …
Half a century at the cutting edge
Baltic Yachts was founded with a mission to make sailing boats faster, stiffer, lighter and better. They’ve pursued that original goal relentlessly ever since. Fifty years ago in Finland five young men shared a controversial …
Baltic Yachts A History of Luxury and Innovation
Baltic Yachts A History of Luxury and Innovation ... I. Introduction
TIDE MAGAZINE: BALTIC YACHTS HITS 50
In the 70s, building lighter meant using unidirectional glass fibre and sandwich construction. Then it was full glass composite in the 80s, and in 1996, Baltic became the first yard to build a cruising yacht entirely in pre-preg …
Baltic 35, KARELIA
The Baltic 35 has very little in the way of competition, offering stunning Judel Vrolijk lines, peerless Baltic Yacht build-quality and a fantastic internal layout. With only 45 hulls launched …
Baltic Yachts celebrates 50 years of determination
One of the few luxury brands in Finland, Baltic Yachts, celebrates 50 years in business in 2023. The story of this sailing yacht builder began with five young men in Bosund, Ostrobothnia, who were determined to build lighter, …
Baltic Yachts
Sailboats Built By Baltic Yachts (Dates indicate when boat was first built by any builder)