Economy
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The region of Upper Savo is home to several globally successful companies and Iisalmi is a lively and vital centre of the economic area. Companies based in the town represent different lines of businesses, and the key companies are export-driven. Around the world, Iisalmi and its surrounding area are known for their expertise in metals, especially their state-of-the-art mechanical engineering. The town is also rapidly becoming a centre of excellence in environmental issues. In addition, Iisalmi-based companies export audiovisual technology and special vehicles.
The aim of Iisalmi is to attract new companies and to create jobs, as well as secure the operating conditions for existing companies in order to harmonise the supply and demand of labour.
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Successful companies operating in the Iisalmi area include the following:
Olvi Plc (brewery and soft drinks)
Ponsse Plc (forest machinery)
Normet Corporation (mechanised equipment for underground works)
Componenta Corporation (ready-to-install cast, geared and machined components to industry)
Iisalmen Sahat Corporation (wood processing)
Finnforest Plc (wood processing)
Genelec Corporation (active monitoring systems, home theatre sound systems)
Profile Vehicles Corporation (ambulances, buses, command vans and armoured vehicles)
Toolfac Corporation(fine-mechanical components)
IS-VET Corporation (teaching and laboratory equipment)
