FINNISH PRODUCTS
Sauna
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Finnish sauna – that’s the substantial part of Finnish culture and tradition. At the same time the most world-widely known Finnish product. The Finnish sauna is the quintessential temple, where you receive physical and mental relaxation.
Through sauna you clean your body and mind. There are five million inhabitants and over three million saunas in Finland - an average of one per household. Almost every Finn has his own sauna at home, and often also in summer/winter cottage placed in the countryside, close by lake.
Through sauna you clean your body and mind. There are five million inhabitants and over three million saunas in Finland - an average of one per household. Almost every Finn has his own sauna at home, and often also in summer/winter cottage placed in the countryside, close by lake.
The Moomins
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The Moomins – Everybody knows them. And everybody knows where are they coming from. They are a family of creatures that resemble small hippopotamuses but it's actually not clear who or what they really are. Created by Tove Jansson, a Swedish-speaking Finnish writer.
The first book was published in 1945 and the last one in 1993. Overall there are nine books, together with five picture books and a comic strip. The Moomins have been the basis for numerous television series, films and even a theme park called Moomin World in Naantali, Finland.
The first book was published in 1945 and the last one in 1993. Overall there are nine books, together with five picture books and a comic strip. The Moomins have been the basis for numerous television series, films and even a theme park called Moomin World in Naantali, Finland.
Reflectors
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Rerflectors – In 1950's Arvi Lehti glued two pieces of reflective material together, added a safety pin. That's how the very first reflector was born. It was a simple but remarkable invention, which helps to make people visible and safe after dark.
The drivers can see pedestrian even from a distance of 300 metres.
Nowadays reflectors are easy to get almost everywhere in Finland – schools, banks, supermarkets, offices, workplaces etc. It's not only a legal requirement to use them. It also has become a habit in Finland and Nordic countries in general.
Nowadays reflectors are easy to get almost everywhere in Finland – schools, banks, supermarkets, offices, workplaces etc. It's not only a legal requirement to use them. It also has become a habit in Finland and Nordic countries in general.
Graphic paper
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Graphic Paper - Finland is a world leader in graphic paper. There’s a good chance that the glossy magazine or brochure that you’re reading, the labelling on your product or the carton that forms its package (for example, Veuve Cliquot Champagne or Red Bull energy drink) came from a Finnish company that uses sustainable forestry and production practices.
Dish-drying cupboard
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Dish-drying cupboard - The cupboard with an open bottom that allows water to drain directly into the sink below. It's a Finnish invention by Maiju Gebhard, developed in the Finnish Association for Work Efficiency from 1944 to 1945.
The Finnish Invention Foundation has named it as one of the most important Finnish inventions of the millennium.
The Finnish Invention Foundation has named it as one of the most important Finnish inventions of the millennium.
Clean water
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Clean water – Finland is a great place to get a glass of water directly from the tap. Finns buy much less bottled water than other European nations.
But it wasn't always like that. Until 1980' paper factories were pumping sewage to rivers and lakes. Tap water, often, looked like dirty dish water. Finns called it "Ugly Water". It was fool of potentially cancer-causing substances. The government invested a lot of money to solve that problem.
But it wasn't always like that. Until 1980' paper factories were pumping sewage to rivers and lakes. Tap water, often, looked like dirty dish water. Finns called it "Ugly Water". It was fool of potentially cancer-causing substances. The government invested a lot of money to solve that problem.
FINNISH INTERNATIONAL BRANDS
ANGRY BIRDS
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Angry Birds - proclaimed as the top game downloaded in all times on Android devices, was created by Finnish studio Rovio Entertainment Ltd. Its office is based in Finnish city Espoo and it was established in 2003 under the name Relude, which was changed in 2005.
First game from Angry Birds franchise was published in 2009 and up till today, Rovio made 15 games with Angry Birds theme. In 2016 was premiere of full time animated movie and we know that second one is under production.
We recommend to visit Angry Birds Activity Park in Rovaniemi, prepared for children of all ages with Angry bird figures. We can find in rope-walk, slides, swings and climbing frames – all what little ones would enjoy.
First game from Angry Birds franchise was published in 2009 and up till today, Rovio made 15 games with Angry Birds theme. In 2016 was premiere of full time animated movie and we know that second one is under production.
We recommend to visit Angry Birds Activity Park in Rovaniemi, prepared for children of all ages with Angry bird figures. We can find in rope-walk, slides, swings and climbing frames – all what little ones would enjoy.
IITTALA
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IITTALA - Functionality and enduring design are in the core of Iittala’s design philosophy. Founded in 1881, Iittala started as a glass manufacturer. Today, glass and art glass are still an important part of Iittala’s heritage. Perhaps the most famous singular object of Finnish design, the Aalto vase, was designed for Iittala in 1936 by Alvar Aalto.
Iittala products are designed to be combined in countless ways, making our everyday life a bit lovelier with versatile tableware. Classics designed by such pioneers of Finnish design as Kaj Franck, Alvar and Aino Aalto, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva can very well be combined with the works of new and talented designers Harri Koskinen ja Klaus Haapaniemi. Alongside with Iittala, Arabia and Hackman are also part of the same throawaysism-fighting family
A new kind of aesthetics and functionality affected Finnish glassware design while most other countries still used traditional, extensive glassware ranges. A simplified, modern design took over from cut crystal.
Iittala products are designed to be combined in countless ways, making our everyday life a bit lovelier with versatile tableware. Classics designed by such pioneers of Finnish design as Kaj Franck, Alvar and Aino Aalto, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva can very well be combined with the works of new and talented designers Harri Koskinen ja Klaus Haapaniemi. Alongside with Iittala, Arabia and Hackman are also part of the same throawaysism-fighting family
A new kind of aesthetics and functionality affected Finnish glassware design while most other countries still used traditional, extensive glassware ranges. A simplified, modern design took over from cut crystal.
KONE
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KONE - founded in 1910 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, is an international engineering and service company employing some 49,000 personnel worldwide. The firm is one of the largest manufacturers of elevators and escalators worldwide, and also provides maintenance services and modernization.
In addition, KONE builds and services automatic doors and gates. The company provides local service for builders, developers, building owners, designers and architects in 1,000 offices in over 50 countries
In the Finnish language Kone means "machine" or "device".
In addition, KONE builds and services automatic doors and gates. The company provides local service for builders, developers, building owners, designers and architects in 1,000 offices in over 50 countries
In the Finnish language Kone means "machine" or "device".
LOGHOUSE
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LogHouse - a Rovaniemi wooden house is produced by one of the leading Finnish producers. Rovaniemi is a supplier of authentic wooden homes from Lapland. A few of the many advantages of Rovaniemi are the usage of unique technological materials, the professionalism of the specialists, and an individual approach to each customer. In the construction of its houses,
Rovaniemi uses both traditional materials, such as chinking squared logs, round logs and highly advanced glued laminated squared logs and laminated round logs. The company also uses materials which rarely appear on the Russian market but that are already popular in Europe. These are the dry ‘dead standing’ KELO pine and the Golden pine.
Rovaniemi uses both traditional materials, such as chinking squared logs, round logs and highly advanced glued laminated squared logs and laminated round logs. The company also uses materials which rarely appear on the Russian market but that are already popular in Europe. These are the dry ‘dead standing’ KELO pine and the Golden pine.
MARTTIINI KNIFES
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Marttiini- it all began in 1928 at the land of dark Arctic winters and the midnight sun, when a blacksmith Janne Marttiini decided to establish knife factory to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. With the user in mind, he began to create beautiful, high quality utility articles to be used in the harshest conditions imaginable.
But don't let its beauty fool you. The moment you put one to a test, you're convinced it is the perfect tool for your need. You feel the sensation of natural materials like leather, curly birch, reindeer antler, and of course the ultra sharp blade always made from finest steel.
Marttiini knives are still manufactured at the Arctic Circle. Today they are a combination of generations of craftsmanship and modern technology that create knives that are not only sharp, but also perfectly represent the beauty and toughness of the North. They're called "puukko" – the Nordic knife.
But don't let its beauty fool you. The moment you put one to a test, you're convinced it is the perfect tool for your need. You feel the sensation of natural materials like leather, curly birch, reindeer antler, and of course the ultra sharp blade always made from finest steel.
Marttiini knives are still manufactured at the Arctic Circle. Today they are a combination of generations of craftsmanship and modern technology that create knives that are not only sharp, but also perfectly represent the beauty and toughness of the North. They're called "puukko" – the Nordic knife.
SANTA CLAUS
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Santa Claus - The one and only Santa Claus is Finnish and lives in Rovaniemi - the capital of Finnish Lapland. It is possible to meet Santa all over the year in his office at Santa Claus Village, located on the Arctic Circle.
From the turn of the millennium, the Lappish centre for Christmas, the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle became the most spectacular Santa Claus destination in Scandinavia. The popularity of the destination saw the number of visitors double. The numbers of international visitors in particular increased up to fourfold in a few years to exceed half a million. This is where he greets visitors, reply to millions of Christmas letters and where everyone can make their own Christmas wishes.
From the turn of the millennium, the Lappish centre for Christmas, the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle became the most spectacular Santa Claus destination in Scandinavia. The popularity of the destination saw the number of visitors double. The numbers of international visitors in particular increased up to fourfold in a few years to exceed half a million. This is where he greets visitors, reply to millions of Christmas letters and where everyone can make their own Christmas wishes.
FISKAR SCISSORS
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Fiskar scissors - Fiskars is a metal and consumer brands company today known for its scissors, axes and high-quality knives. The company was founded in 1649 at Fiskars Bruk (Finnish: Fiskarsin Ruukki), about 100 kilometres west from Helsinki. Probably the best-known product by Fiskars are scissors with ergonomic orange plastic handles. They have been manufactured since 1967. But the very first pair of Fiskars scissors was created more than 130 years ago, and made of heavy forged steel.
MARIMEKKO
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Marimekko is a Finnish design company renowned for its original prints and colours. It was founded in 1951 by Armi and Viljo Ratia and its name meant literally "clothes of Mari." It was decided on a simple, expressive aesthetics, which was seen as a modern. The company's product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home decor items ranging from textiles to tableware.
The company's mission is to achieve a dominant position in the world in the field of design and have their own unique style associated with Finland. Marimekko sells its products in the network of 24 stores in Finland and 84 in the world and exports to 40 countries all over the world.
The company's mission is to achieve a dominant position in the world in the field of design and have their own unique style associated with Finland. Marimekko sells its products in the network of 24 stores in Finland and 84 in the world and exports to 40 countries all over the world.
LINUX
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Linux - did you know that this popular operating system has its origins in Finland? The history of Linux began in 1991 from a personal project by Finnish student Linus Torvalds. His aim was to to create a new free operating system.
Finnish enterprises in Poland
Since Poland became a member of the European Union, the value of Finnish investments in Poland has increased several times. The estimated value reaches 2 billion euros. Currently, there are 200 active Finnish companies on the Polish market. They employ nearly 30,000 people. The main sectors in which Finnish businesses operates in Poland are clean technologies, production, chemical industry, forestry, constructions, telecommunication and outsourcing. The biggest companies operating in Poland are Fortum (energy), Fiskars (tools), Nokia (telecommunications), Nordea (finances), UPM Raflatac (labels), Cargotec (machinery), Stora Enso (papermaking industry) and Patria (gun industries).
Polish investments in Finland are, for now, small and do not reflect the economic potential of our investors. In a small group of Polish companies operating in Finland, among others, are: Amica Wronki, Elektrobudowa and Scanpol Construction. Recent inquiries concerning the activity on the Finnish market by Polish entrepreneurs concerned the construction industry.
According to data from the Finnish Customs Office (Tulli) for 2016, the trade between Finland and Poland has been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2012 the turnover amounted to about 2.5 billion euros, and in 2016 almost 3 billion euros.
In 2016 the value of Finnish imports from Poland amounted to almost 1.6 billion euros. This was an increase of 13% compared to the previous year, which in turn accounted for less than 3% of Finnish imports and placed Poland in tenth place on the list of Finland's key trade partners.
The Finns have been mainly stocking up apparatus, electrical devices and machinery, metal products, metal ores and scrap, raw and furskins, medical and pharmaceutical products, and specialized equipment for the industry.
The value of Finnish exports to Poland in 2016 amounted to around 1.4 billion euros and represents 2.7% of all Finnish exports. Similar numbers were recorded for 2015. This made Poland 12th among Finland's key trading partners.
Finns have mainly been selling paper, cardboard, industrial equipment, iron and steel, apparatus, electrical devices and machines.
In this year's European Innovation Scoreboard for the 36 European countries formulated by the European Commission, Finland was fourth on the list of innovation leaders, just behind Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark. Poland as a "moderate innovator" ranked in the bottom of the ranking.
Polish investments in Finland are, for now, small and do not reflect the economic potential of our investors. In a small group of Polish companies operating in Finland, among others, are: Amica Wronki, Elektrobudowa and Scanpol Construction. Recent inquiries concerning the activity on the Finnish market by Polish entrepreneurs concerned the construction industry.
According to data from the Finnish Customs Office (Tulli) for 2016, the trade between Finland and Poland has been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2012 the turnover amounted to about 2.5 billion euros, and in 2016 almost 3 billion euros.
In 2016 the value of Finnish imports from Poland amounted to almost 1.6 billion euros. This was an increase of 13% compared to the previous year, which in turn accounted for less than 3% of Finnish imports and placed Poland in tenth place on the list of Finland's key trade partners.
The Finns have been mainly stocking up apparatus, electrical devices and machinery, metal products, metal ores and scrap, raw and furskins, medical and pharmaceutical products, and specialized equipment for the industry.
The value of Finnish exports to Poland in 2016 amounted to around 1.4 billion euros and represents 2.7% of all Finnish exports. Similar numbers were recorded for 2015. This made Poland 12th among Finland's key trading partners.
Finns have mainly been selling paper, cardboard, industrial equipment, iron and steel, apparatus, electrical devices and machines.
In this year's European Innovation Scoreboard for the 36 European countries formulated by the European Commission, Finland was fourth on the list of innovation leaders, just behind Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark. Poland as a "moderate innovator" ranked in the bottom of the ranking.