UAB Yglė pastatų valdymas (YPV), the leading engineering systems maintenance company in Lithuania, is entering the business line of cleaning services and will continue operating under the name SOL Baltics, UAB as an independent enterprise within a Finnish group of companies after 15th February 2021.
In November last year FLCC community together with the Embassy of Finland and the help from Vilnius Municipality planted 18 birch trees near the Square of Finland.
This year FLCC continues socially responsible activities for the city and will raise houses for the birds (inkilai) in the designated area in Vingis park. The houses will be raised for swifts ( čiurliai), musinukės (flycatchers), tits (zylės), treecreeper (liputis), merganser (dančiasnapis), sterling (varnenai) and owl (pelėda).
Ornitolog and the bird enthusiast Gediminas Petkus will help with the technical works and tell about the birds living in Vingis Park. The project will be implemented early this spring! A small picnic will follow afterwards! Anyone willing to join, please contact!
The bird link:
Neste is the first in Finland to introduce renewable fuel oil to the market ‒ in support of reducing the carbon footprint of heavy equipment and heating
Neste Corporation, Press Release, 8 December 2020 at 8 a.m. (EET)
Neste is the first in Finland to introduce fuel oil produced from 100% renewable raw materials. From the beginning of January 2021, Neste MY Non Road Diesel™, suitable for construction, forest machine contracting, agriculture and heating, will enable companies to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%* over the product life cycle compared to fossil fuel oil. Renewable fuel oil is a significant new addition to the renewable diesel known in road transport. It contributes to Finland’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035 and helps to achieve emission reductions in the machinery and heating sector.
“We are committed to reducing our customers’ greenhouse gas emissions by 20 million tons annually by 2030. Our renewable diesel has received a positive reaction in road transport, and several hundred companies in the transport and logistics sectors have chosen to use it. We also want to support companies in other sectors to reduce their own emissions by offering them a solution that can be adopted immediately. Therefore it is great that we can respond to our customer’s needs by introducing a sustainable fuel oil alternative to the Finnish market,” says Joni Pihlström, Vice President for B2B Sales in Finland, Marketing & Services, Neste.
Neste MY Non Road Diesel is comparable to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ used in road transport, in terms of the raw material base and emissions reduction. In addition to a smaller carbon footprint, the use of renewable fuel oil reduces local emissions produced by older machines. As such, Neste MY Non Road Diesel is suitable for existing machine fleet, and can also be used in heating.
Climate work also requires heavy equipment
Finland has also set emission reduction targets for heavy equipment. Of the current 2.5 million tons of annual greenhouse gas emissions, 20% should be cut by 2030. A little less than half of the emission reductions will be achieved through a bio mandate.
At the beginning of 2021, the bio mandate for renewable fuels will be extended to fuel oil. The aim is to promote the use of biofuel oil to replace light fuel oil in heavy equipment, stationary motors and heating. This will contribute to achieving the climate objectives set by Finland and the EU.
“It is important that legislation in Finland supports not only low-emission mobility but also lower-emissions at construction sites and heating. As a result of the bio mandate, an even larger share of the production of fuel sold in Finland, and in the future also fuel oil, will be made more from sustainable raw materials instead of fossil feedstocks. All solutions are needed to achieve climate goals, but electrification of heavy equipment, for example, is in its early phase. Therefore, renewable fuel oil offers an immediate solution. In addition, we help our customers to monitor the emission reductions achieved with Neste MY Non Road Diesel and develop reporting”, says Pihlström.
In 2021, Neste MY Non Road Diesel will be available only with limited amounts and in some locations. Distribution is made through direct delivery from Neste’s Porvoo terminal.
*) The methodology for calculating life cycle emissions and emissions reduction is in line with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (2009/28/EC).
Neste Corporation
Susanna Sieppi
Vice President, Communications
More information: Joni Pihlström, Vice President, B2B Sales, Marketing & Services, Neste. Please contact Neste’s media service, tel. +358 50 458 5076 / media@neste.com (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EET)).
Neste in brief
Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We refine waste, residues and innovative raw materials into renewable fuels and sustainable feedstock for plastics and other materials. We are the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, developing chemical recycling to combat the plastic waste challenge. We aim at helping customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with our renewable and circular solutions by at least 20 million tons annually by 2030. As a technologically advanced refiner of high-quality oil products with a commitment to reach carbon-neutral production by 2035, we are also introducing renewable and recycled raw materials such as waste plastic as refinery raw materials. We have consistently been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and the Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable companies. In 2019, Neste’s revenue stood at EUR 15.8 billion, with 82% of the company’s comparable operating profit coming from renewable products. Read more: neste.com
Peikko Group has purchased factory premises in Kaunas, Lithuania, located very near to its existing factory premises. The purchased premises are in the „Naglio 4“ area and have a manufacturing space of 25.000m², situated in a plot of more than five hectares. The transaction also included the purchase of equipment, e.g. 20 overhead cranes of various sizes. The seller of the real estate is a company UAB Betonika, part of the Consolis Group.
The new facilities give Peikko the opportunity to expand its product range manufactured by the Lithuanian operations. One of the first focus areas is to increase the manufacturing capacity of EBEA® Balcony Connectors, where Peikko Lithuania will have a role to deliver this product line particularly for the North European market. Secondly, Peikko will increase the production capacity of ATLANT® composite columns, a column system providing slimmer and more architectural structures.
“The new premises in Lithuania not only provide Peikko with a solid foundation to continue growing further in the Nordic markets, but also offering top-class solutions manufactured close to the market. We believe that investors and architects demand new, more efficient, and yet more aesthetic solutions for building structures, and Peikko is ready to meet this demand,” states Topi Paananen, CEO of Peikko Group Corporation.
Further information:
Topi Paananen, CEO, Peikko Group Corporation
Mobile +358 50 384 3001, e-mail topi.paananen@peikko.com
Paulius Bulota, Managing Director, UAB Peikko Lietuva
Mobile +370 615 40797, e-mail paulius.bulota@peikko.com
Peikko Group in brief: Peikko Group Corporation is a leading global supplier of slim floor structures, wind energy applications and connection technology for precast and cast-in-situ construction. Peikko’s innovative solutions offer a faster, safer, and more efficient way to design and build. Peikko has sales offices in over 30 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, with manufacturing operations in eleven countries. Peikko generated a turnover of EUR 231 million in 2019. Peikko is a family-owned and managed company that employs over 1,800 professionals. Peikko was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Lahti, Finland. Further information: www.peikko.com.
Peikko Lithuania in brief: Since 2006, Peikko’s Lithuanian legal entity, UAB Peikko Lietuva, has been responsible for various manufacturing operations and local sales in Kaunas, Lithuania. The company has more than 300 employees in manufacturing, engineering, and sales, and in 2020, its turnover is expected to reach a level of 35 MEUR.
EBEA® Balcony Connector is a load-bearing insulated connection element for concrete structures that minimizes thermal bridges in cantilever balconies and other applications, such as walls and slabs. Preventing thermal bridges while keeping the structural integrity of cantilever balconies, walls and slabs can be a challenge. EBEA® Balcony Connector minimizes heat losses and prevents visual and structural defects in concrete structures. The EBEA® system is very versatile with many types to choose from. Peikko acquired the product rights of the EBEA® Balcony Connector, a product developed in Switzerland, in March 2019. The manufacturing of the product has taken place in Pilis, Hungary, and the manufacturing started in September 2020 also in Kaunas, Lithuania.
ATLANT® composite column is Peikko’s proprietary, solid core composite column, which is slimmer than traditional, Eurocode-based standard composite column. Peikko acquired the product rights of the ATLANT® composite columns, a product developed in Switzerland, in January 2020, and has since made deliveries to tens of various projects in Europe.
YIT Lietuva was selected as an investor and construction partner for the microduct systems production unit by the German polymer company REHAU in Klaipeda Free Economic Zone (FEZ). The construction permit for the plant was obtained at the end of October. Consequently, REHAU will start to operate in the facility from January 2022.
“REHAU was considering a number of locations for its new facility across the CEE region before settling on Klaipeda. Klaipeda FEZ is an attractive location and the strong pool of qualified talent and their professional attitude and work ethic was a major factor in REHAU’s decision, as was the strong cost to quality ratio. In key fields, Lithuania remains highly cost competitive for manufacturers, yet it also boasts some of the most streamlined and business-friendly conditions in the EU,” says Dr. Roger Schönborn, Head of Division Building Solutions.
So early this year, REHAU and Klaipeda FEZ announced an intention to develop a production facility that opened doors to international tender to select an experienced company that would finance, build and rent the production unit to the German polymer company. Such setup was agreed and chosen by REHAU and the FEZ management company to both minimize risks and speed up the launch processes.
Now, after having received more than 10 offers from and beyond Lithuania, both companies selected YIT, a Finnish real estate developer with a strong presence in Lithuania, as the investor in REHAU’s project. Consequently, YIT will both finance and use its Lithuanian construction arm to build the facility that will be rented by REHAU following a contract signed this week. Also, as the Klaipeda FEZ management company has been working on various construction preparation processes over the course of the year, the actual construction will start in the matter of several weeks.
Eimantas Kiudulas, the CEO of Klaipeda FEZ, says that this unique cooperation model has already proven of major value to all parties involved.
„We have always celebrated the speed of launch as our major differentiator. REHAU chose us quoting our promise to deliver on tight deadlines among core reasons and we are happy that our novel and flexible approach helps us achieve the desired results. We started to develop the technical project on our own once we announced this initiative, thus shaving off several previous quarters from the due date. We also admire that the trust in REHAU’s brand, coupled with our own solid presence in Lithuania, resulted in major international interest in the tender in spite of the Covid restrictions,“ E. Kiudulas said.
Even though REHAU will eventually be a YIT’s tenant, the company will still benefit from the official FEZ investor status, as well as from the unparalleled infrastructure, location and ecosystem at the Klaipeda free zone.
“The arrival of an international investor such as REHAU not only proves the growth potential of the Klaipėda region, but is also an evaluation of the local specialists. YIT Lietuva applies the Build-to-Suit model for the implementation of this project: the client is given the opportunity to rent premises that are specially designed, built and adapted to his individual needs. In this way, the client avoids the adaptation of standard premises and the related additional costs. This model of real estate project development is becoming more and more popular, especially among the companies engaged in the specific activities for which standardised premises are not suitable. In these cases, Build-to-Suit projects are the only rational solution. We appreciate the trust and the opportunity to implement a modern project that meets the requirements of REHAU,” says Kęstutis Vanagas, YIT Lietuva CEO.
The new production unit in Klaipeda will be part of REHAU’s Building Solutions division, which manufactures a range of polymer products including piping, fittings and polymer solutions for telecommunications. The output from REHAU’s Klaipeda unit will mainly be going to wholesalers, telecommunications companies, and municipalities in countries across Europe. REHAU will be looking for a wide range of specialists for its Klaipeda operations, including managers, engineers and technicians, mechanics and electricians, administrative staff, machine operatives and warehouse staff.
TietoEVRY creates digital advantage for businesses and society. It is a leading digital services and software company with local presence and global capabilities. The Nordic values and heritage steer company’s success.
Headquartered in Finland, TietoEVRY employs around 24 000 experts globally. The company serves thousands of enterprise and public sector customers in more than 90 countries. TietoEVRY’s annual turnover is approximately EUR 3 billion and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ in Helsinki and Stockholm as well as on the Oslo Børs.
“This is a major development which will help to meet and drive the massive demand for electric cars,” declared Tero Holländer, the director of battery business at Fortum. “With our new patented technology, we are able to recover lithium for EV batteries in a more sustainable way, but we will also have the capabilities to produce battery-grade material on an industrial scale.”
The demand for battery materials such as cobalt, lithium, manganese and nickel is expected to increase sharply due to the global shift toward electric vehicles.
Lithium, for example, is the most valuable component of lithium-ion batteries, but a lack of both known reserves and economically and sustainably viable methods to recycle the materials of existing batteries have proven obstacles on the road to electrification. Reclaiming the material from recycled sources is a means to not only supplement the mining yield, but also boost the sustainability of battery and electric vehicle production, highlighted Holländer.
“Our new technology means we are sure to position Europe and especially Finland as one of the most competitive and sustainable options for battery material recycling and production in the world,” he stated.
The global lithium-ion battery market was estimated to be worth 1.3 billion euros in 2019, but its value is projected to jump to 20 billion euros in the coming years partly because of the proliferation of electric vehicles.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has forecast that the number of electric cars on roads will reach 125 million by 2030. Finland should seek to account for 600 000–700 000 of the total, according to an expert report published earlier this year by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
The solution will place Finland as one of the most competitive and sustainable options for battery material recycling and production in the world.
In 2018, Finnair Cargo constructed the most modern air cargo terminal in Europe, designed for excellence in transporting temperature-controlled products. As IATA stated, ‘Safely delivering COVID-19 vaccines will be the mission of the century for the global air cargo industry.
Finnair Cargo was the first airline in the world to receive the IATA Excellence for Pharmaceutical Logistics certification (CEIV Pharma) in 2015, and also the new Cool terminal is certified with the CEIV GH certificate from 2019.
With the history of outstanding merits in pharmaceutical logistics and the most modern digital terminal capabilities, Finnair Cargo is ready for the challenge with our world-class facilities and highly skilled staff.
FLCC member company Fondia is organizing a business breakfast Keeping Out Of Trouble in Digital Marketing.
What can go wrong with your marketing efforts on social media and other digital channels will be discussed over a cup of coffee by Fondia’s Senior Legal Counsel Julius Parikka and the CEO of Digital Marketing agency Komunikacijos amatininkai Deividas Budginas.
The event will be held on the 4th of September at 9AM in Workland (Gedimino av. 20, Vilnius).
Register for free here: http://bit.ly/33Y2YeH.
A topic focused on startups will be deliberated on the of 5th September at 9AM in Rockit (Gynėjų 14, Vilnius). Free registration : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ rockitalks-red-lines-in- startups-digital-marketing- tickets-70596491005.
The events will be held in English.
The Norwegian-Lithuanian-Finnish Business Lunch in a friendly relaxed environment, easy to make contacts and raise the profile of your business!
Thursday, April 25, 12:00-13:00, restaurant Mykolo 4.
One of the hot topics right now for many businesses, organisations and even nations is sustainability. Among most interesting findings is that along with extracting oil from the earth, energy can also be derived from… coffee.
The lunch will start with a short, but inspiring presentation by Mindaugas Čalka, Director of „Paulig Coffee Lietuva“ who will tell us how coffee ground waste can serve as a sustainable energy source. 90 minutes of great conversation, information sharing and learning about other interesting people and their businesses.
Cost for NLCC & FLCC Members is 20€/person; for non-members – 27€/person.