Finland - 100 years of success

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1972 attitude, the Ouneva Group makes products and systems that keep the customer’s wheels turning and their electricity stable. In 1972 Heikki Nevalainen started producing electrical connectors for one customer. He worked in an old barn in Virrat that he modified to serve his needs. In 1982 the Ouneva Group moved into a production facility in Tuupovaara. It has grown quickly by

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incorporating companies with different areas of expertise. It started with Ouneva Oy, followed by Jotwire Oy, which specializes in wiring and cable harnesses, electronics, and system assemblies. Later

THE OUNEVA GROUP IS made up of five units with different areas of

Alsiva Oy added aluminium and zinc die casting to the portfolio.

expertise. Their production technologies and assembly know-how

Eswire Oü was launched in 2005 in Estonia. It produces cost-

are combined to provide components, assemblies, and systems for

efficient assemblies that demand a lot of manual work and high

many industries around the world.

quality control. Valukumpu Oy brought plastic injection moulding to

Finland is known globally for its high technology expertise,

the group in 2011. In recent years, the Ouneva Group has invested

but people often only talk about mobile applications or other

in automating production to better meet the increased demand for

new innovations. Finnish high-tech products are made up of

its products.

components, and there is no room for error in their production and assembly. With extensive expertise and a customer-oriented

Thanks to its tailored structure, the Ouneva Group is a field leader in metal, plastic, and system technology. With its unique expertise, the Ouneva Group offers customers a complete technology portfolio of components and product development. When one operator is responsible for delivering components and complete systems, the process is cost-efficient, information flows smoothly, and there are no unnecessary delays. Electrical engineering is a highly international industry where the quality of Finnish work is esteemed. The Ouneva Group’s reputation as a reliable partner allows it to compete with cheap imports. The company’s products are used, for example, in medical industries where there is no room for error or equipment failure. As technology advances, production requires increasing precision and flexibility. Due to its structure, the Ouneva Group is capable of overcoming these challenges. The Ouneva Group leans on the basics. Its quality, product development, and cost-efficiency make it an excellent partner in Finland and abroad. Electricity is imperative in modern society, and its use should be efficient. The Ouneva Group does its utmost to ensure the reliability of its products.

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