Published on December 21st, 2022 📆 | 8251 Views ⚑
0Ponsse group technology company Epec builds a responsible and smart factory
Epec invests in a responsible new electronics factory in Seinäjoki
Finnish technology company Epec is building a new smart and sustainable factory in Seinäjoki,
"The investment is significant for Epec, enabling the strong growth we are currently experiencing," says Jyri Kylä-Kaila, Managing Director of Epec. "Digitalisation and electrification are rapidly increasing their share of the non-road machinery and commercial vehicle sector, which has opened up new and expanding markets for Epec. With a state-of-the-art factory, we are able to meet growing demand and increasingly stringent customer requirements, for example in terms of manufacturing processes. The Western Finland region has a technology cluster that supports operations, and the Seinäjoki centre of growth provides a good framework for growing operations."
Epec is a system supplier developing and manufacturing electronics and software for non-road mobile machines (NRMM) and commercial vehicles. Epec products include control units, displays, sensors, power distribution units and telematics units. The company's clients include
A responsible smart factory
Epec is fully committed to promoting sustainable development, energy efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint. The factory project is a prime example of this: ESF1 will aim for carbon neutrality during its use and will employ sustainable manufacturing processes. 800 solar panels will be installed on the roof of the factory to generate electricity, the common areas will be heated by a geothermal system, the heat generated by the factory will be recovered by efficient needle heat exchangers, and the need for cooling energy will be significantly reduced by an aluminium grille on the office wall. All electricity and heating energy is sourced from renewable resources.
"The productivity of the factory has been maximised by simulating and optimising the production and material flows, exploiting the opportunities offered by digitalisation and waste energy," says
Epec Plant Manager Tommi Talasmäki, the Project Manager for ESF1 project, says that the factory project is progressing smoothly, "The project as a whole is on schedule. The windows and doors will be installed in December, so the shell will be done by Christmas and the interior work will be in full swing. We're really looking forward to moving into our new efficient premises."
Increased staffing needs
Epec has grown rapidly in recent years. Between 2019 and 2022, the number of people has increased by almost 70%.
Jyri Kylä-Kaila, MD,
+358 (0)20 7608111
jyri.kyla-kaila@epec.fi
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