Finnish Steel and Metal Producers is an industry association under Technology Industries of Finland (Teknologiateollisuus ry). Together with its member companies and other Finnish and European industrial organizations, Finnish Steel and Metal Producers ensures that the metal refining industry has the necessary conditions to succeed in international competition. Finnish Steel and Metal Producers (Metallinjalostajat ry) was founded on March 7, 1979.
Purpose and Vision
Purpose (from the association’s bylaws, Section 2):
“Finnish Steel and Metal Producers is the industry association for steel and other metals production, processing, and related technologies in Finland. Its purpose is to safeguard the shared interests of the industry in close cooperation with Technology Industries of Finland and to enhance the industry’s visibility and attractiveness.”
Vision:
“The metal refining industry thrives and generates prosperity for Finland. Cutting-edge expertise enables sustainable and competitive solutions to the world’s evolving material needs. We are recognized as pioneers.”
Critical Success Factors for Achieving the Vision:
- Energy and climate policies that favor sustainable Finnish production.
- Affordable and clean electricity with secured availability.
- Access to a skilled workforce.
Advocacy work
The operating environment for Finnish Steel and Metal Producers is largely shaped by regulations developed at the EU level. As a result, the association’s advocacy efforts are closely aligned with the work programs of EU institutions (the European Commission, Council, and Parliament) and the national implementation of their initiatives.
The association actively participates in leading European industry organizations, including Eurofer, Eurometaux, and the global organization Worldsteel. Member companies also engage in expert working groups within these European organizations. Collaboration with the Swedish counterpart organization, Jernkontoret, is vital for fostering Nordic cooperation. Metal production sector is part of the mineral cluster and closely connected to the mining and battery industries.
Guiding Principles for Advocacy:
- Highlighting excellence and specialization as competitive advantages.
- Advocating for the strengthening of Finland’s key strengths, such as the metal value chain.
- Promoting fair competition while opposing state aid competition.
- Ensuring that pioneers reap the benefits of their innovations.
- Strengthening positive perceptions through constructive cooperation and transparent, knowledge-based communication.