Putting High Tech into Practice

The Pori urban area is an economic entity of 240,000 inhabitants. It has long industrial traditions which are presently combined with recent developments and rapid growth in the information technology and related branches. New jobs have been created in recent years at a rapid rate. The most important branches of industry (both in terms of turnover and number of employees) are the metal industry and the manufacture of machinery and equipment.

Pori and its surrounding region has updated its priorities in business policy. We are putting a lot of efforts into adapting new technologies and knowledge and especially implementing them within the more traditional fields of industry and services as well.

The Centre of Expertise program of Satakunta region is one of our major projects. Its main fields are remote technology and materials technology. The basic idea is to focus on automation, metallurgy, electronics and ICT technologies. Applying these technologies and disseminating know-how through our development network will enhance competitiveness in more traditional business. On a practical level this work is done by offering technology transfer services and new know-how to companies. Dozens of detailed projects are ongoing at the moment-all of them striving for better competitiveness and growth for the companies involved.

Pori offers great educational opportunities, which also support the development of business life. The Pori University Centre, Satakunta Polytechnic and other colleges train the professionals of today and tomorrow in close cooperation with local business and industry. These institutions also carry out top-level research.

Excellent transport connections, one of Finland's most efficient ports, an electrified railway line and an airport within 2 km of the centre guarantee good logistics in the area. The quality and atmosphere of the residential environment is indeed one of the region's assets.

Welcome to Pori, where hi-tech is being put into practice every day.