A period of changes requires strong networks

A period of changes requires strong networks

We are living in a time marked by rapid changes and unpredictability. Companies’ operating environment is constantly evolving, and success requires the ability to react and renew. Even in the midst of changes, the foundation is always the company’s own vision: a clear understanding of where the company is going and what it is ready to do for growth and success.

Technological development has accelerated the clean transition and brought automation, digitalization, platform economy and artificial intelligence into companies’ daily lives. Security has emerged as a new factor, growing into one of the key drivers of the economy. As the economy and politics become increasingly intertwined, the emphasis on national interests increases. However, many dependencies remain, and partnerships are sought for support in an uncertain world.

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Toni Krankkala, CEO

An increasing number of companies are operating internationally from the get-go. Success requires not only knowledge of the market, but also good cooperation networks. International networks bring new expertise, challenge you to look at your operations from a new perspective, and strengthen the company’s ability to adapt to changes.

Product development carried out in a customer-oriented manner with the help of networks is one of the best ways to improve competitiveness.
In the NIHAK area, there are currently major investments being planned, which may open up significant opportunities for local businesses. In clean transition projects, networking plays a particularly important role. Successful implementation of large projects requires deep trust between the parties. In a joint project, the companies’ business is tied together, and each party has to do their part in order for everyone to succeed.

In the future, industrial investments coming to the area will be increasingly interlinked. Integration of different energy sectors – sector integration – enables the balancing of production and consumption f luctuations. For example, hydrogen produced from wind and solar power and carbon dioxide recovered from a biogas plant can be used to produce synthetic fuel.

Wind turbines, solar parks, battery depots, biogas and hydrogen plants and bio-fuel refineries are each separate, large-scale investment projects. However, an individual project being implemented is increasingly linked to the progress of other related projects. Successful implementation of all projects requires coordination: a regional situational overview, strong networks, and the active sharing of up-to-date information with all parties.

In this, NIHAK acts as an active network builder and partner, supporting both companies planning industrial investments in the region and local companies.

We look at the world through opportunities, pave the way for new investments in the region, and help companies on the path to development and growth.

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