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Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. The company has around 16 500 professionals in over 50 countries. As the world faces the challenge of providing materials and goods that are essential for people, while preserving scarce resources and limiting emissions, Konecranes is perfectly placed to meet this challenge: The company’s aim is to support its customers’ operations with innovative solutions that enhance their productivity, help lower their emissions and drive their business forward.

Paree Group is a Finnish family-owned company consisting of the parent company Paree Group Oy and its four subsidiaries: Serres Oy, Innokas Yhtymä Oy, Vieser Oy, and Cubist IT Ab. Paree Group currently operates in the MedTech and the built environment industries. The group is committed to make an impact today for a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow through their operations.

Exel Composites is one of the largest manufacturers of composite profiles and tubes made with pultrusion and pull-winding technologies and a pultrusion technology forerunner in the global composite market. Their forward-thinking composite solutions made with continuous manufacturing technologies serve customers in a wide range of industries around the world. You can find their products used in applications in diverse industrial sectors such as wind power, transportation and building and infrastructure.

Easy-Laser® is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of laser measurement systems for industry with a high requirement for accuracy and operational reliability. Together with their distributors, they supply users in more than 80 countries with solutions for all types of measurement and alignment needs: Shaft alignment, sheave/pulley alignment and geometrical measurements of virtually every kind.

Junet has over 30 years of experience in furniture manufacturing and furnishing various public spaces. Their main focus is on the care sector, where they provide their customers with comprehensive furnishing services. All the furniture is produced locally in Finland, either in their own group-owned companies or in the factories of other partners. Junet’s production chains are short, and they know the people who make the furniture. Junet is committed to environmental responsibility throughout every stage of a product’s life cycle – from product design, material choices, and manufacturing to end-of-use solutions and proper recycling of materials.

Once Upon is a global photo book company dedicated to helping people capture and celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. Founded in Sweden in 2016, Once Upon enables users in over 12 languages to effortlessly turn everyday memories into beautifully designed photo books and prints that last. With over 8 million downloads worldwide, Once Upon merges timeless design with innovation to make it easier for people everywhere to preserve what truly matters. As a certified B Corporation and Great Place to Work®, Once Upon is committed to sustainability, inclusion, and well-being — caring for people, the planet, and the stories that connect us all.

Embla Medical is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations. With more than 4500 employees in around 40 countries, the company’s commitment and responsibility also extend to their people and the planet. Embla Medical is home to Össur, a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions; Fior & Gentz, an innovative developer of neuro orthotics; and College Park, creators of custom-built prosthetic solutions for people of all activity levels.

Glamox is a Norwegian industrial group that develops, manufactures and distributes professional lighting solutions for the global market. Their mission is to provide sustainable lighting solutions that improve the performance and well-being of people. Glamox understands the vital role that lighting plays in people’s lives, health, and productivity. But they also recognise the environmental impact of their operations and are committed to addressing these challenges head-on.

Martela is one of the leading experts in workplaces and learning environments in the Nordic countries. They co-design user-driven spaces which have been furnished with sustainably produced, high-quality new and reused furniture’s. Ergonomics and innovation are at the heart of what they do. Their circular services cover the entire lifecycle of a workplace.

Normada is pioneering sustainable furniture manufacturing with a global impact. By providing open source designs and enabling local 3D printing, they are making furniture accessible worldwide while promoting circularity and reducing waste.

Specialising in durable, reusable transport packaging for building modules, residential units and steel containers, Looping offers 'reuse as a service'. Their circular packaging solutions not only reduce waste, but also cut assembly time, making it a cost-effective and sustainable option for clients.

Lindab Group is a leading ventilation company, offering solutions for energy-efficient ventilation and a healthy indoor climate in Europe. The products are characterised by high quality, ease of installation and environmental thinking.

Danfoss is working with engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Their solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment.

Vallox Oy is designing and manufacturing ventilation units for good indoor air. The product range covers heat recovery ventilation units, air distribution system, roof ventilators and cooker hoods and fans. The company was formed in 1987, but ventilation equipment has been produced in the same factory nearly 50 years.

Teknosis a global coatings company offering a wide range of paints and coatings for the manufacturing industry, building professionals and consumers. Teknos was founded in 1948 and is one of the largest family-owned companies in Finland.

Atlas Copco was first founded in 1873 to make products for Sweden’s railways, but is now a world-leading manufacturer of compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools, and assembly systems.

RE:inventar works with quality assurance, reuse, redesign and communication of furniture and fittings. They work directly and indirectly with the property industry, the construction industry, the private sector and the public sector. RE:inventar's network of operational partners enables them to carry out our projects as locally as possible, where both quality and sustainability are safeguarded and documented.

ECCO is an iconic brand based on Danish design, premium-quality leathers, and innovative technologies, our success builds on shoes that deliver all-day comfort and are shoes that last. They are a responsible company and manage every aspect of the value chain from leather and shoe production to retail.

The company was founded in Denmark in 1963, ECCO is family-owned and employs more than 22,000 people worldwide. ECCO’s products are sold in 93 countries.

Lumene Group is the home for three Nordic beauty brands: LUMENE, a leading Nordic beauty brand specialised in skincare, face makeup and colour cosmetics, CUTRIN, expert products for hair and sensitive scalp for professional use and IDA WARG Beauty, offering Professional Beauty Made Simple in self-tan, hair care, body care, skincare and makeup.

Nilörn is a leading development hub with a focus on strengthening their clients’ identity. Nilörn's business, of visualizing and refining brands, rests on six pillars: Design, Product development, Production, Sustainability, Logistics and Global Presence. With nearly half a century of experience in label production, Nilörn is now at the forefront of design, quality, and sustainability.

Piiroinen is committed to creating a sustainable future by producing high-quality, well-designed products and solutions for public spaces and venues. In addition to its furniture business, Piiroinen offers expertise through subcontracting services to other companies and industries. The company's operations are certified in accordance with international standards for quality, environmental, and health and safety management.

At Nobia, kitchens are designed for life. This means creating well-designed, functional, and emotionally resonant kitchens that connect with the hearts and minds of customers. These kitchens support a sustainable lifestyle and aim to reduce climate impact. Nobia is a collective of thirteen strong local brands that leverage the benefits of collaboration. With operations spanning the entire value chain—from design to installation—the company is united by a shared ambition to lead the industry in design and sustainability. Together, they form a European kitchen specialist.

At the end of the vast flatlands of southern Sweden, at the edge of the Baltic Sea, lies the small town of Åhus. This is home to Ateljé Lyktan, a lighting manufacturer with an 85-year-long history and an archive of lights that have defined Swedish design over the past century. But Ateljé Lyktan is not resting on its laurels; it is actively creating the next generation of lighting.

Hexatronic Group is a leading technology company specializing in fiber optic infrastructure solutions. Established in Sweden, Hexatronic operates globally, offering a complete range of products and services designed to support the deployment of fiber optic networks.

KONE's mission is to improve the flow of urban life. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, along with maintenance and modernization solutions that enhance the life cycle of buildings. Collaborating with partners and customers worldwide, KONE contributes to making cities better places to live.

Kanthal is a global leader in resistance materials and electric heating technology, with over 90 years of experience. Founded in 1931, the company pioneered the FeCrAl alloy and has consistently driven innovation across various industries, including home appliances, high-temperature processes, resistance, and medical applications. Committed to sustainability, Kanthal is advancing the electrification of industrial heating to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency.

Helly Hansen was born in the environment. It’s their duty to protect it. They create professional grade gear to help people stay and feel alive in the harshest environments in the world. Ever since Helly Hansen was founded by sea captain Helly Juell Hansen in Norway 1877, they have developed high-quality gear to protect people at sea and in the mountains, and we have an obligation to protect these environments.

Wilfa is a Norwegian-owned company established in 1948, is one of the Nordic region's leading suppliers of small electrical appliances for homes. As a prominent brand, Wilfa prioritises design, quality, safety, and innovation.

Founded in 1917, Aasted is a global leader in manufacturing innovative and sustainable processing solutions for the chocolate, bakery, and confectionery industries. As a family-owned company from Denmark, Aasted is committed to creating cutting-edge technologies that not only optimize production but also minimize environmental impact.

Orkla is a leading industrial investment company combining expertise in the consumer industry with an investment mindset. Our portfolio companies span well-known brands and products such as Jotun paint, Jordan, Cederroth, Möller's, SanaSol, Nidar, Jif, Kims, Felix and many many more. We aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the value chain in line with science-based targets and work towards Net-Zero by 2045 and a transition to sustainable production and consumption.

Dafo is a Swedish-owned family business now in its third generation, has evolved into a modern, high-tech company since its founding in 1919. The company has over 100 years of industry experience, it is now one of the Nordic region’s largest suppliers of fire protection, rescue equipment, and innovative safety solutions for the industry. The company is established nationwide, with regional offices in major cities.

Zonic Design og Produksjon AS, a Mezonic company, is a Scandinavian consultancy firm based in Porsgrunn, Norway, near Oslo. It specialises in industrial design, product development, 3D visualisation, rapid prototyping, and mass production, turning ideas into reality with cutting-edge solutions.

Sandvik, a global high-tech engineering group, provides solutions that enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

Kalmar’s vision is to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, moving goods in critical supply chains around the world.

Planmeca Oy is one of the world's leading dental equipment manufacturers with products distributed in over 120 countries worldwide.

Planmed Oy develops, manufactures and markets advanced medical imaging solutions for mammography and orthopaedic imaging.

Real Relief is a Denmark-based company committed to providing effective, sustainable solutions for health and hygiene challenges across the globe.

Whee! offers subscriptions to electric cargo bikes, it is a circular service and can offer a bike that has been out with a customer before. They take responsibility for the bike being well maintained and in good condition.