Key industries
Key industries & business opportunities in Nurmes and Juuka
Nurmes and Juuka offer business and investment opportunities in forest bioeconomy, food production, metal and mechanical engineering and tourism.
Wood industry
Wood industry is the most significant industrial sector of our region in terms of turnover and employees. The products manufactured here include sawn and planed wood, glued beams, impregnated wooden poles, and high-quality special cardboards. Our operators also have special expertise and innovative solutions for wood harvesting and logistics.
The biggest companies working in wood processing sector are Binderholz Nordic Ltd and ScanPole Ltd. The biggest companies working in forestry and harvesting sectors are Motoajo Ltd and Koneurakointi S. Kuittinen Ltd. High-quality education and training on forest machines and harvesting is available at Riveria educational institution Valtimo.
Business opportunities #Wood
Our region provides opportunities for e.g. furniture manufacturing, wood construction, and manufacturing of composite materials.
We can offer:
- abundant, sustainably managed wood resources
- experienced harvesting and transport companies
- established wood-processing expertise
- good road and railroad connections, inland terminal services
- industrial plots available in Nurmes Green Industry Area
Food industry
Nurmes and Juuka have a strong and growing food industry with expertise in bakery products, gluten-free foods, fish and meat processing, berries, sauces and stocks. Local companies have invested significantly in product development, modern production equipment and increased capacity.
Key food industry companies in Nurmes include Porokylän Leipomo Ltd and Pielispakari Ltd in the bakery sector, Nurmeksen Kala Ltd and Pielisen Kalajaloste Ltd in fish processing, Nurmeksen Filetuote Ltd in meat processing and Peten marjatila in berry production. In Juuka, Puljonki Ltd and Coctio Ltd contribute to the region’s food industry with their expertise in sauces, stocks and other professionally manufactured food products.
Business opportunities #Food
Our region offers business opportunities in areas such as brewery operations, local dairy production, organic food processing, farming and wild food products. The growth of established food companies in Nurmes and Juuka also creates opportunities for subcontracting, packaging, logistics, maintenance and other supporting services.
We can offer:
- clean, safe, and healthy environment for growing and processing food
- an abundant supply of wild ingredients, including berries, mushrooms, herbs and birch sap
- professional farmers and food manufacturers interested in new business partnerships
Metal and mechanical engineering
Nurmes and Juuka have strong practical expertise in metalworking, mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing. Local companies operate as subcontractors, manufacture products under their own brands and actively develop new products, processes and production methods.
Metal and mechanical engineering companies: BerryGlade Ltd, Valtimo Components Ltd, H&H Service Nurmes Ltd, Katatec Ltd, Nurmeksen Metalli Ltd, Nurmeksen Työstö ja Tarvike Ltd, Pielisen Metalli Ltd, PK-Levy Ltd, and Saher-Aidat Ltd.
Business opportunities #Metal
Our region offers business opportunities in industrial subcontracting, component manufacturing, machining, welding, sheet-metal work, assembly, maintenance and machinery production. The established manufacturing companies also create demand for automation, engineering, product development, logistics and other specialised services.
We can offer:
- an established network of metalworking, engineering and manufacturing companies
- skilled employees with practical industrial expertise
- opportunities for subcontracting and production partnerships
- competitively priced industrial plots and business premises
- good road and rail connections and support for business investmen
Tourism business
Bomba, Koli and the surrounding lake and forested hill landscapes form a distinctive tourism region in Eastern Finland.
Bomba is known for its Karelian culture, lakeside setting and year-round outdoor activities. Juuka is located between Bomba and Koli, with further opportunities around Ahmovaara, Retulahti, Juuanvaara and Puu-Juuka.
Tourism investment opportunities include:
- hotels and other accommodation
- holiday apartments and cabins
- nature and cultural experiences
- outdoor activities and equipment hire
- restaurants and local food
- wellness services
- events
- tourism transport
- year-round travel products
PIKES coordinates tourism development and marketing in the Nurmes area under the Bomba brand.
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