Internationalisation Awards of the President of the Republic of Finland to Kempower, K. Hartwall, Andritz and Kasvuryhmä Suomi

Photo: Matti Porre/The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö granted the 2022 Internationalisation Awards on Friday, 18 November.

Kempower Oyj, a provider of fast charging services for electric cars, was awarded as the Newcomer Company of 2022. K. Hartwall Oy Ab, a family-owned company specialising in logistics equipment and services, received the Growth Company Award. This year was the second time a Long-term International Investor that has created significant economic value for Finnish economy was rewarded. This award went to Andritz Oy. The Community Award of the year was granted to Kasvuryhmä Suomi ry.

“In times like these there is a need for ‘load bearers’, both in industry and to boost business growth,” President Niinistö said in his congratulations to the winners.

The Internationalisation Awards of the President of the Republic of Finland are bestowed annually in recognition of internationally successful Finnish companies or communities. In addition to international success, the evaluation emphasised the ethical nature of operations as well as impacts on the development of Finnish competence and employment, and foreign investments.