Invest in the future - Three industry oriented fair events in Oulu focus eyes on the future

Events: Kunnossapito 10 - Maintenance, Sopimusvalmistus 10 - Subcontracting ja Norrkama 2010 – Exhibition of automation
Time: 19th – 20th May 2010
Venue: Ouluhalli, Ylioppilaantie 4, FI-90100 OULU
 
For the 8^th time, three strong trade fair events are organized simultaneously in Ouluhalli in May 2010. For the 8^th time now, Kunnossapito 10 – Maintenance introduces the latest solutions and methods for industrial maintenance and upkeep of the infra to increase productivity and competitivity. In addition, current mining maintenance and safety issues related to the maintenance industry feature prominently.
 
Sopimusvalmistus 10 – Subcontracting is organized for the third time. Industrial services, metal and machine workshop products, electrical, electronic and mobile products, and rubber and plastic products are highlighted. The event is complemented by the Norrkama 2010 exhibition, which comprehensively brings together equipment manufacturers for the measurement, adjustment and automation industries. Norrkama is organized by SMSY, PIPO ry.

In addition to the fairs there are also versatile seminars and exhibitors infos in the exhibition area. The seminars are organized by Kunnossapitoyhdistys Promaint ry and POHTO Oy.

“A versatile group of professionals from the industry are expected to visit the fair. Last time, in spring 2008, there were 3364 visitors at the fair. According to the visitor survey, 65 % of the interviewed were responsible of purchases and took part in decision making.The event in question is very much regional, focusing on the North Finland and Bothnian Arc markets, because 82 % of the visitors come from 200 km distance of Oulu.” tells the Project Manager Juha Nyholm.

Against the recession and over it

The challenging economic situation is visible and keenly felt in Finnish industry. Industrial production decreased dramatically in September, and figures from the electrical and electronics industry cast a pessimistic shadow over the general outlook. After the economic downturn, efficiently operating companies with healthy cost structures will succeed. Efficiency is maximized by acting and anticipated maintenance. Concentrating on core operations will increase competitiveness, whilst networking with subcontractors will ensure work for more Finnish companies. The totality of three events offers an excellent networking field for these actions.

Further information about Kunnossapito 10 – Maintenance Fair and Sopimusvalmistus 10 – Subcontracting Fair:

Project Manager Juha Nyholm
Tel. +358 10 830 0802
juha.nyholm@expomark.fi

Project Manager Seija Hyppönen
Tel. +358 10 830 0805
seija.hypponen@expomark.fi

www.kunnossapitomessut.fi
www.sopimusvalmistusmessut.fi
www.norrkama.com

Organizer:
Expomark Oy organizes trade fairs with over 20 years of experience. The company is a daughter company of The Finnish Fair Corporation and operates as a moving fair organizer all around Finland. The company arranges for example Industrial Services, Maintenance, Subcontracting, Energy, Pinta and Materia Fair.

In co-operation:
KP-Media Oy, owned by Kunnossapitoyhdistys Promaint ry., is a company manufacturing educating and publishing services. The meaning of Kunnossapitoyhdistys is to improve competitivity of Finnish industry and functioning of society’s structures.  The association´s goal is to increase the knowledge and know-how of the importance of maintenance as a competition maker for companies and associations in controlling of life cycle costs and profits. The association has almost 2000 company and  person members.

POHTO is a Finnish centre for training and development specializing in business management, management of technology, organizational development and professional skills. POHTO is administered by a foundation. The members of the foundation are: Boliden Kokkola Oy, Kemira Plc, Oy Metsä-Botnia Ab, Nokia Plc, The City of Oulu, Outokumpu Plc, Development Organisation of Electricity Suppliers, Rautaruukki Plc, Stora Enso Oyj, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Akava – The Confederation of Unions for Academic Professionals in Finland, SAK – The Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions, STTK – The Finnish Confederation of Salaried Employees, EK – The Confederation of Finish Industries.