The largest investment of the forest industry in Finland – the new Kemi bioproduct mill and the paperboard mill expansion – came into operation as planned on end of September 2023. Pulp deliveries from the new mill to customers will begin in October 2023.
Lapland’s largest technology hub Digipolis has been in operation since 1993. At its core are 50 companies and organisations that operate in the area and employ around 500 people. Development company Kemin Digipolis Oy is responsible for promoting the growth and development of these companies and for maintaining a dynamic operating environment. Kemin Teollisuuskylä Oy makes sure all operators have suitable facilities. In addition, Digipolis houses a strong educational hub: Lapland University of Applied Sciences and Lappia Vocational College organise education for 1,500 pupils and RDI services for companies in the region.