AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOffshore Wind: Port of Raahe and Buss Ports plan to build logistics and installation capacity for Gulf of Bothnia wind projects, following the opening of Deep Quay 3. Defence Exports: Lithuania has contracted Finnish firm Forcit Defence for Blocker naval mines, through a Finland-led joint procurement initiative with several European partners. Quantum Computing: Espoo-based IQM reported Q3 revenue up 51% year on year to €8.9 million and an order backlog 52% higher than at the start of 2026. Engineering: AGCO Power’s Finnish-developed CORE75 engine will power new Massey Ferguson and Valtra tractor models, extending the Linnavuori plant’s role in global production. Food Production: HKFoods’ Q3 sales rose 3.2%, led by poultry and ready meals, while higher costs and weak pork export profitability weighed on margins. Forestry and Logistics: Stora Enso’s adjusted Q3 operating profit rose 28%; separately, Maersk launched a Haparanda–Gothenburg rail service that cuts Finland–Asia transit times by eight days. New Food Industries: Biotech firm Volare is targeting full production at its insect-protein factory in 2027 and plans a second facility.
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