Investment developments

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• Energy · 12 June 2026

  Grid reinforcement completed in Varkaus

  The upgraded connection adds transmission capacity for large-scale industrial loads in the Ranta-Luttila area.

• Sites · 28 May 2026

  New 46 ha logistics area opens in Iisalmi

  Zoning is complete and the first plots are available for companies needing rail and road connections.

• Investments · 3 April 2026

  Battery materials pilot starts in Kuopio

  A pilot plant begins operation, strengthening the regional value chain in battery materials.

• Region · 18 February 2026

  Regional Invest in team expands services

  20 municipalities now offer one shared point of contact for site search, permits and recruitment.

• Energy · 29 January 2026

  District heat network extended in Pieksämäki

  The extension connects the Teknologiatalo area and frees industrial steam capacity for new users.

• Sites · 14 January 2026

  Rail terminal capacity doubled in Varkaus

  Handling capacity for industrial freight increases, shortening lead times towards Baltic Sea ports.

• Investments · 9 December 2025

  Wood-based materials plant confirms location

  The investor selected a 12 ha plot with existing water and waste infrastructure in the region.

• Region · 21 November 2025

  New engineering programme opens in Kuopio

  Regional universities add study places in process and automation engineering from autumn 2026.