ABB
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural resources to finished products. As title partner in ABB Formula E, the fully electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees.
Hitachi Anergy
"At Hitachi energy, we are championing the urgency of a clean energy transition, through innovation and collaboration. There are many pathways towards a carbon-neutral future – to tackle this global challenge, we nurture diverse global teams bringing authentic passion and enduring ownership." - Claudio Facchin,Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Energy
We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.
Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2017, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.9 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Gambit
At Gambit we digitize to make things easier. Our growing team of developers, designers and managers are constantly working on apps, IoT solutions and third party integrations to make every work day better than the previous one. We are based in Vaasa, Finland with clients all across Scandinavia.
Vaasan Sähkö
Powering up Finland – since 1892. In the beginning, the company was founded to light up the streets of Vaasa. More than a century later Vaasan Sähkö is a strong energy corporation with its core businesses within selling and distributing energy and district heating. Our aim is to provide the businesses and inhabitants of this region with reliable energy networks and reasonable prices. Our customers can be found throughout Finland sharing our passion for energy.
VEO
We develop automation, drives and power distribution solutions for the energy and process industries and provide our products and services to our European customers to meet their local and global needs. VEO offers an expanding and increasingly productised range of services aimed at electrifications and industrial process applications. We manufacture our control systems according to customer design specifications. Boards, panels and cubicles are our core area of expertise. Our systems are used by power plants, process industries, cranes and ships worldwide.
Wapice
Wapice Ltd is a leading Technology Partner and we want to offer our clients high-quality and comprehensive software expertise. In order to become software experts we need to develop our skills and capabilities systematically. We are mastering the art of software development, electronics design and industry best practices, we integrate smoothly into organizations, run globally distributed projects, build innovative solutions and enhance our client’s performance across all functions. Our services are supported through tailorable solutions and best practice consulting.
Danfoss
Danfoss engineers technologies that enable the world of tomorrow to do more with less. We meet the growing need for infrastructure, food supply, energy efficiency and climate-friendly solutions. Our products and services are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control and mobile machinery. We are also active in the field of renewable energy as well as district heating infrastructure for cities and urban communities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933 and today Danfoss is a world-leader, employing more than 27,000 employees and serving customers in more than 100 countries. We are still privately held by the founding family.
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VAMK
We at Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK, University of Applied Sciences educate experts who have international knowhow for the domestic and global labour market. Together with the international students of over 45 different nationalities along with 3,300 students, VAMK is the perfect place to gain higher education and cultural experience.
Westenergy
Westenergy operates a modern waste-to-energy plant that gives purpose to unrecyclable material. We utilize source-separated combustible waste to produce about 40 % of the district heat needed in the Vaasa region and electricity for 7,000 households yearly. Furthermore, up to 80 % of our bottom slag is suitable material for e.g. concrete products and infrastructure constructions. In other words, Westenergy gives life to materials that cannot be recovered in any other way. We are part of the circular economy of the day and want to do everything we can for a clean and sustainable world.
ENERTEC Media
Professional media for electricity & energy sector. The media reaches, nation-wide, decision-makers in electricity and energy companies.
Sähkö- ja energia-alan ammattimedia. Media tavoittaa valtakunnallisesti mm. sähkö- ja energiayhtiöiden, kaukolämpöyhtiöiden, voimalaitokset ja siirtoverkkojen päätöksistä vastaavat
VES
Everyone has the potential to be an entrepreneur. VES is there to serve, support and enable people to chase their dreams. VES was founded in early 2015 to boost the entrepreneurial scene in Vaasa region. Our purpose is to serve the entrepreneurial minded with powerful insights, skills & connections that inspire, motivate and help them create new businesses. With other entrepreneurship societies in Finland, we are a part of the movement towards a more innovative, entrepreneur-friendly and economically healthy Finland. As our tagline goes: “VES we can!”