The international seminar by the Technology Industries of Finland and the Association of Finnish Steel and Metal Producers solved practical challenges of circular economy concerning metals.

A number of companies from the Nordic countries are already making headway in a circular economy, and more companies are invited to jump on the circular economy journey. They will be well-equipped for a future in which value creation will be decoupled from the consumption of finite resources, leading to enhanced competitiveness and growth. 

The political strike action by the Industrial Union and Trade Union Pro has begun on Wednesday. The strikes will affect around forty member companies of the Federation of Finnish Technology Industries and involve around 33,000 employees and office staff. The 24-hour strikes began at midnight on Wednesday.

Companies in the technology industry forecast that the overtime ban begun 17.9.2018 by the Finnish Industrial Union and Trade Union Pro on Monday will have a strong impact on production and export deliveries. Within some companies, deliveries will be impeded at once, while others will only be affected as the situation continues. Customers will also be rapidly affected if, for example, components cannot be supplied for production lines as agreed.