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Did you know that Nurmes and Juuka are located in Finland’s highest regional aid category? Depending on your company and investment project, this can provide access to attractive business development and investment funding. PIKES helps you identify the most suitable funding options.
Nurmes – straightforward business in a strong industrial environment
Nurmes is a well-connected industrial and service centre with established expertise in forest bioeconomy, wood processing, food production, metalworking and tourism.
Green Industry Area
The Green Industry Area (GIA) is designed for forest-based and circular-economy businesses, bio-based and chemical products, energy, manufacturing and logistics. It offers suitable industrial zoning, existing environmental studies, rail and terminal services and access to abundant wood resources.
Itäkaupunki Industrial Area
The Itäkaupunki Area offers flexible plots particularly suited to food production and processing. The sites have existing infrastructure and access to competitively priced district heating produced from renewable energy.
The area is conveniently located close to the town centre, wastewater treatment services, waterways and major road connections.
Juuka – room to grow beside Highway 6
Juuka offers affordable industrial plots and straightforward cooperation with the municipality and local business community. Juuka is located on Highway 6 between Joensuu and Kajaani. This supports efficient transport to regional centres and onward connections across Finland.
Vepsänjoki Industrial Area
Vepsänjoki Industrial Area is conveniently located close to the centre of Juuka and Highway 6. Its available industrial plots provide a well-connected setting for manufacturing, storage, logistics and other business operations.
The plots have not yet been subdivided, allowing their final boundaries to be planned according to business needs. The local detailed plan was updated in 2023. Vepsänjoki Industrial Area has ready-built technical infrastructure that supports a smooth start and future growth for businesses. The area is connected to municipal water supply, wastewater and stormwater networks, as well as the district heating network operated by Juuan Kaukolämpö Ltd.
Vepsänjoki is home to companies representing metalworking, food production, building services, transport, property services and environmental services. The diverse business environment creates opportunities for cooperation, subcontracting and new supplier relationships.
Turunkangas industrial area
Turunkangas Industrial Area offers flexible and cost-effective building opportunities for companies in Juuka. The area is located on Luikonlahdentie, approximately five kilometres from Highway 6, providing convenient connections for employees, customers and freight transport. Area is connected to municipal water supply and wastewater networks, supporting a smooth start for business operations.
The plots have level, sandy ground that is well suited to construction. The favourable ground conditions can reduce the need for extensive foundation work, helping companies lower construction costs and start operations more efficiently. Turunkangas is therefore particularly suitable for small businesses, growing companies and operators looking for an adaptable industrial location.
Turunkangas provides room for production, storage, maintenance, contracting and other business operations. Its flexible plots and favourable construction conditions allow companies to plan facilities that support both current operations and future growth.
Ahmovaara – a strategic tourism business location close to Koli
Ahmovaara is located beside Highway 6, approximately ten kilometres from Koli. The area offers a convenient location for companies serving the Koli tourism destination and travellers on Highway 6.
A valid local detailed plan is already in place. The available sites include industrial plots zoned for industrial and public utility operations (T/ET), as well as plots intended for commercial and tourism businesses.
Building industrial facilities and warehouses in the immediate Koli area can be challenging. Ahmovaara provides a practical nearby alternative for logistics, storage, maintenance, equipment hire, food services and other operations supporting tourism businesses.