Sinituote announces expansion of manufacturing facility in Kokemäki with five million euro investment

A manufacturing facility for Sinituote in Kokemäki is set to expand by 5,700 square meters, with work commencing immediately next to the existing 14,000-square-meter factory. This five million euro investment marks the largest in the company’s history, reflecting significant growth in export sales. As a family-owned business, Sinituote aims to retain as much production as possible in Finland. The expansion is driven by favorable developments in exports, as the city’s advantageous location near the Rauma port enhances trade operations. According to the company, the port facilitates the shipment of containers filled with goods to the factory and allows for the distribution of finished products globally.

CEO Johanna Hamro-Drotz stated that they have demonstrated that responsible production in Finland can be profitable, particularly for export markets. She emphasized that competitiveness and profitability decline without ongoing advancements in production. Automation and the use of robots in factories have become essential for continued operations.

The expansion will increase storage capacity and provide room for new machinery, which is developed and constructed in-house to meet specific needs, as suitable machines are not available on the market. Currently, about 130 people work at the Kokemäki facility, and while the expansion will not immediately create new jobs, it will utilize local labor for construction. Hamro-Drotz noted that the expansion will enable future investments and growth, which are expected to lead to new job opportunities down the line. The expansion is scheduled for completion in the fall of next year.

At Sinituote, all waste is recycled and utilized, with the Finnish factories having been carbon-neutral for several years. The raw materials for cleaning products are now sourced from recycled plastics collected from consumers and industries. Hamro-Drotz highlighted that the domestic product’s competitive edge lies in shorter transport distances, ethical production, quality, and a fully responsible manufacturing process, especially when most competing products are made in countries with cheaper labor.