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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Made in Finland
Safety begins under your feet When it comes to choosing safety for your flooring, Nerostep knows what they are doing. From start to finish, Nerostep’s products – high-quality and high durability PVC grid mats – are designed and manufactured in Finland, proudly flying the flag of Made in Finland. By Inna Allen | Photos: Nerostep
A leading company in its field, Nerostep specialises in manufacturing and selling plastic grid mat safety flooring in a multitude of colours and designs for domestic and industrial use. With over 20 years of experience, the company provides steadfast reliability and expertise.
All of the manufacturing stages of the Nerostep products are performed at the company’s own factory in Nurmijärvi, some 25 kilometres from Helsinki. “We are able to oversee and control the quality of our products and take into account customers’ varying special requirements
at every stage of the manufacturing process,” says marketing manager Niklas Vainio. The company’s plastic grid mats are ideal for damp locations and surfaces demanding a strong grip, but whatever the flooring conditions are, the fundamental aim is to provide safety and protection. “During the product development stage, we always take our customers’ hopes and requests into consideration,” Vainio explains. “That way, we can make our mats suitable to as many different locations as possible.” The Nerostep product range currently includes four different products: STANDARD, STOP, SAFE-T-GRID and INTERIOR, and the company is soon launching new products to add to their collection.
For more information, please visit: www.nerostep.fi
Textiles that will brighten up your day Kids should be kids, which is why Finnish textiles company Naperonuttu designs all things colourful, quirky and comfortable. They aim to make children happy, but the joy spreads to the whole family through a selection of matching apparel for adults. By Uniqua Hardy | Photos: Uljana Ra ̈ttel
Naperonuttu, best known for playful children’s wear and retro-styled fabrics printed with bold colours and big patterns, was founded in 2009 by nursery teacher Marja Yrjönmäki and her husband Sami Yrjönmäki. ”So often toddlers are seen on the playground in jeans and uncomfortable clothing. We strive to make clothes that are childlike, pleasing and comfortable for children to play in,” Marja Yrjönmäki explains. The brand supports sustainability and all of their products are made with ethical principles within the EU. The whole Yrjönmäki family, including their children and cats, participate in the design process and Naperonuttu takes pride in prints they can truly call their own. ”There are similar textile companies in Finland, but our specialty is that we design every-
thing ourselves, whereas others tend to get their designs from outside sources,” says Yrjönmäki. Another of their specialties is the use of stretch terry, which has gained much popularity and attention internationally. ”The fabric was used a lot in the '70s, but a quality stretch terry is extremely hard to find today,” Yrjönmäki explains. ”It’s a good, warm fabric for the Nordic atmosphere and it’s also enduring and doesn’t wear out,” she continues. The company's textiles and clothing are sold across Europe in countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Belgium and Sweden. Retailers also reach all the way to Australia.
For more information, please visit: www.naperonuttu.fi
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