Client: Lujatalo Oy
Project: New fire station in Lapinlahti
A new fire station has been completed in Lapinlahti, centrally located at the intersection of Route 5 and Pajuharjuntie.
The aim of the design was to create a landmark that would enhance the image of the municipality. We supplied the steel structures and stair tower for the project, which we manufactured, surface treated, and installed on site. The material used was RHS steel, which was hot-dip galvanized to ensure durability.
Client: City of Savonlinna
Project: Savonlinna bridge project
The aim was to develop the Savonlinna market square and harbor area to make it more functional, which is why a new light traffic bridge was built over Haapasalmi to connect the market square and the opposite shore of Puistokatu.
We manufactured the 120-meter-long arch bridge in several parts in our hall. The finished structures were hot-dip galvanized and painted by a subcontractor, after which the frame parts were test assembled in our yard to ensure their fit and quality before delivery.
In Savonlinna, the frame elements were installed in place and finished with wooden cladding, which gives the bridge both durability and an aesthetically pleasing appearance in its surroundings. The project was carried out in close cooperation with various parties, ensuring that the bridge was commissioned on schedule.
Client: Savon Kuljetus
Project: Replacement of the steel frame of the railway bridge at Hillosensalmi
The old railway bridge at Hillosensalmi no longer met current load-bearing requirements, and its structure forced trains to slow down when crossing the bridge.
Key implementations:
We manufactured, painted, and installed a new steel frame for the railway bridge. The bridge frame was manufactured in our machine shop as a single assembly:
Client: Scantarp Oy
Project: Replacement of heating boiler chimneys
We manufactured two new heating boiler chimneys for Scantarp Oy’s Kuopio factory, which were designed to improve the factory’s flue gas removal efficiency.
During manufacturing, the height of the new chimneys was increased by a few meters to better meet current requirements. The chimneys were manufactured at our machine shop and surface-treated at our paint shop to ensure durability.
During the installation work, we removed the old chimneys and replaced them with new ones, ensuring that the work progressed smoothly and production interruptions were kept to a minimum.
Client: Yara Finland Ltd
Project: Manufacture of a rod mill
The rod mill used at Yara’s factory had been in service since 1979. In 2017, it was decided to purchase a new mill, and the assembly and replacement work was carried out in 2018. The new rod mill is expected to serve mining operations for the next 30 years.
The assembly of the rod mill frame included:
Transport and installation:
The 150-ton roller mill was transported from the machine shop to the factory on a 14-axle flatbed truck.
During the replacement, we removed the old mill rollers and installed 800 new rollers, for which we designed and manufactured a special feed track.
The installation work was completed ahead of schedule and the project was a complete success.
This project was a demonstration of efficient implementation and sustainable design, ensuring continuity of production for decades to come.
Client Steel-Kamet Oy
Project: Tilting molds according to the customer’s plans
We manufactured 4.5 x 8 meter tilting molds based on the customer’s plans. During manufacturing, heating pipes were installed in the molds, and the finished molds were surface-treated with quick-drying, flexible polyurethane paint in shade RAL5017 in our paint shop.
Key implementations:
Client: Yara Suomi Oy
Project: Manufacture of steel structures for the main quarry pumping station
In 2017, an underground pumping station was built in Yara Suomi Oy’s Siilinjärvi mining area to keep the main quarry dry.
We participated in the project by manufacturing and installing steel structures. We supplied platforms, stairs, maintenance platforms for settling basins, ladders, the steel frame for the electrical room and transformer, and a support system for the tunnel.
Acid-resistant steel was used as the material, and the finished products were surface-treated in our paint shop.
Client: OP Group
Project: Construction of Pohjola Hospital in Kuopio
In August 2017, OP Group opened a new Pohjola Hospital in Kuopio, which we had the privilege of participating in the construction of. As part of the project, we manufactured and installed several steel structures in the building, such as the steel frame for the IV machine room, the balcony roof, and the support frame for the balcony glass wall. We also supplied the steel frame for the door canopy, railings, and steel structures for the parking garage.
We are proud to have been involved in the construction of this modern hospital infrastructure and to support the development of healthcare in Kuopio.
Client: Metsä Board
Project: Internal chimney for the Husum mill
Metsä Board Oyj is investing in the renovation of its Husum paperboard and pulp mill in Sweden during the 2020s. The first phase (2019–2022) involved modernizing the pulp mill, which included upgrading the evaporator and installing a new recovery boiler and turbine.
As part of this renovation, we manufactured an acid-resistant (1.4432) internal pipe for the Husum mill.
The delivery included:
High-quality workmanship and durable materials ensure the inner pipe’s long service life and efficiency in demanding process conditions.
Client: Destia Oy
Project: Manufacture of steel structures for the Valosali bridge
The impressive Valosali bridge, which combines the area’s modern urban structure with lighting art, was completed in 2021 on Savilahdentie, between KPY Novapolis and the Prisma shopping center.
We were commissioned to manufacture the steel structures for the bridge. Our work included:
The Valosalin Bridge is a magnificent example of an architecturally impressive and technically high-quality structure that combines practicality and artistic expression.
You can watch a video of the bridge lighting here: Valosalin Bridge
SAVILAHTI KUOPIO 2025. Valosalin Bridge, Kuopio. https://www.savilahti.com/valon-kaava/valosali/
