Competitiveness and new business

Certain issues need to be clarified in the directive proposal.

Thanks to our pulp expertise, Finland has made it to the top among the world’s welfare states. Export revenue from the forest industry is important for the national economy.

EU´s research and innovation funding offers carrot for implementation of the ambitious climate policy objectives

The development of forest assessment based on laser scanning and aerial photographs enables more accurate planning of forest management measures and, thus, generates significant economic benefits.

The strategic importance of standards in innovation and the growth of companies is rarely noticed.

Innovation activities are particularly important to the forest industry. We do not only seek a competitive advantage over other operators but also address global challenges.

Research, development and innovation are the key drivers of productivity and economic growth in the long term.

An international patent survey shows that Finnish forest industry companies are at the forefront of technology in developing new products for the forest industry.