/ins . It was a great moment for the Finnish family distillery Lignell & Piispanen, when the company’s new Gustav Dill vodka was at the top podium in the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London.

/ins . Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG employs tailored yet universally flexible Hermle machining centres in its role as an OEM partner manufacturing a wide range of surgical instruments and medical technology components to customer specifications. 

/ins . PulPaper is the leading international event in the forest industry’s calendar, and will be held at Messukeskus in Helsinki on 29–31 May 2018. The event acts as a global meeting place where visitors can get a comprehensive overview of the latest forestry technology. The previous event attracted visitors from a total of 70 different countries, and exhibitors from 30 countries are expected at PulPaper 2018.

/ins . A postal roll container developed by Finnish company K.Hartwall Oy Ab has won the four-year-long product development tender launched by a UK parcel operator. The first phase of the project, which includes the adoption of K.Hartwall’s new parcel roll container by one of Europe’s largest logistics markets, is valued at more than EUR 18 million. The new roll container will be developed and series production will take place at K.Hartwall’s factory in Sipoo, east of Helsinki.

/ins . Mr. Niilo Pöyhönen M.Sc. Econ. has been appointed a Member of the Board of Kotkamills Oy, effective from August 1 st , 2017.

/ins . SPECIM, Spectral Imaging Ltd. has agreed to an investment of EUR 3.5 million by Bocap SME Achievers Fund II Ky, with the aim to double its current 10 M€ revenues by 2020.

/ins . Service tips for your hygienic equipment

/ins . Processes in hygienic industries - such as beverage, food, dairy, pharma and personal care - are becoming increasingly complex. Some of the challenges include higher volumes, increased efficiency, reduction in water and energy use. That is why it is essential to optimize flow management without compromising flexibility, plant safety, product quality or hygiene.

/ins . Things to consider when choosing an actuator: 1. How many types of actuators would I like in my plant? 2. How can I ensure reliable, trouble-free performance? 3. How can I have efficient valve control and minimize human error?

/ins . The Merivaara Q-Flow TM surgical light improves the working environment in operating rooms, and also offers a new way to reduce the risk of infections.