Electronics and Metal Industry in Kainuu
The turnover of companies within the technology industry of Finland has continued its growth during 2006. The same trend exists in the region of Kainuu. Currently there are more than 2,300 people employed in the regions ICT and metal industries.
Kainuu has many companies specialized in design, production and marketing. Wireless applications, measurement technology, wellness and sports technology, senior services and products, satellite-positioning vehicle computers are just some of the innovations found in Kainuu. Small-scale centres of excellences established in Kainuu such as Measurepolis, Snowpolis and Seniorpolis are also helping SMEs to focus their ideas and services in new business fields.