In September, wastewater was directed for the first time to Tampere Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. The construction of the new treatment plant in Sulkavuori is a major undertaking: the investment is worth around €386 million.

Finnchain’s installer Liisa-Maija Mäki-Tanila works at wastewater treatment plants all over Finland. Installation and maintenance work requires precision, perseverance, and problem-solving skills – as well as physical strength and endurance. Mäki-Tanila is the last person to inspect the equipment before it is commissioned, making her work the final guarantee of quality.

At Finnchain, responsibility runs through everything – from daily practices to the entire supply chain. As Environmental Manager Jenina Ruohonen puts it, “these issues are already ingrained in all of us” – and the same applies to subcontractors.

We are excited to welcome you to the Global Water Clarity Tour, where Finnchain's expertise in wastewater treatment takes center stage. This October, our team will showcase our industry-leading chain scraper systems at exhibitions in Mumbai, Saigon, and Gothenburg.

Sanna Järvelä is responsible for logistics and invoicing related to Finnchain’s deliveries. The company’s newest team member has learned the ropes of the industry through thorough onboarding and the support of long-time colleagues. In the everyday life of strict schedules, multitasking skills are essential.

Juuso Lehtinen works in Finnchain’s warehouse and assembly, where precision and close teamwork go hand in hand. Strong professional pride ensures continuous quality control and the drive to develop in one’s work.

Finnchain relies on trustworthy and high-quality subcontractors to support its operations. Close collaboration, precise scheduling, and flexible deliveries play a vital role in the company’s daily purchasing activities.

In designer Juuso Juhala’s work, every detail counts. While the equipment shares many similarities, each one also has its own specific features. Strong technical expertise combined with smooth teamwork and a continuous drive for improvement are the foundation for Finnchain’s long-lasting scraper systems.

Kukka-Maaria Myllymaa, Chief Operating Officer of Finnchain, ensures that projects proceed and are completed as planned. In a work environment shaped by constant change, success relies on strong teamwork, extensive experience, and the ability to react swiftly to changing situations.

Regular maintenance isn’t just about safety – it extends the lifecycle of scraper systems and saves money. With Finnchain’s service agreements, equipment stays operational for decades.

Juha Snicker, Assembly Supervisor at Finnchain, has been with the company for 20 years. His extensive background in assembly, installation, and maintenance work has proven invaluable in his current leadership role. Alongside technical knowledge, his calm demeanor and commitment to quality control lie at the heart of delivering high standards.

Openness, genuine interaction, and close teamwork are key values for Krister Stenbom, the Managing Director of Finnchain Oy. When people are doing well and working together toward common goals, it leads not only to smooth daily operations but also to sustainable, high-quality success.

The story of Finnchain is deeply rooted in the vision of its founder, Pekka Tuomikoski, whose innovations laid the technological foundation of the company. Tuomikoski’s ideas – such as the use of plastic chains and distinctive product design – remain central to Finnchain’s ongoing development and commitment to environmental solutions.

Juhani Ala-Myöntäjä works as a Sales Manager at Finnchain, with primary responsibility for the Asian market. The core of his work lies in a genuine interest in developing customers' businesses, making their everyday operations easier, and building a more sustainable future.

Designer Bowei Allen Li creates the technical drawings that serve as the foundation for assembling and putting Finnchain's scrapers into operation. At times, he also participates in installation supervision, test runs, and final inspections. His technical expertise and solution-oriented mindset ensure efficiency.

Employees at Finnchain enjoy their work. This is evident in the many long careers at the company—some lasting several years, even decades. Staff members describe the atmosphere as positive, their colleagues as friendly, and the overall environment as one where people can truly be themselves.

Project Coordinator Olli Pirkkanen has accumulated extensive expertise over the past 20 years. His broad professional skills, developed during his time in Finnchain’s assembly department, are now fully utilized in project management and spare parts sales.

The major joint project of the municipalities in the Tampere region — a centralized wastewater treatment plant — is in its final stages. The massive €380 million investment has now moved into the testing phase. In mid-September, the first wastewater will be directed for treatment at Sulkavuori.

Jonna Leiniö, who works in assembly and warehousing at Finnchain Oy, has acquired her professional skills through practical work. She assembles scraper flights that are packed and shipped around the world. Her work requires precision, perseverance and good manual dexterity.

Ecotec is a very important distributor for Finnchain. In Spain, there are large international companies in the water sector. Through Ecotec, Finnchain started looking for alternative solutions for desalination plants.