Quick Takeaways
- Valmet Automotive and Sisu Auto partner to scale domestic defense and off-highway vehicle production in Finland.
- The Uusikaupunki facility will rapidly add capacity and jobs, strengthening Finland’s industrial and defense ecosystem.
On December 17, Valmet Automotive defense vehicle assembly took a significant step forward as Valmet Automotive entered a strategic cooperation agreement with Sisu Auto to manufacture components and complete final assembly of the SISU GT vehicle range in Finland. The collaboration reflects a shared objective to scale production efficiently while reinforcing domestic industrial capabilities.
Under the agreement, final assembly and selected component manufacturing for the SISU GT series will be carried out at Valmet Automotive’s Uusikaupunki facility. This move enables faster production ramp-up by leveraging Valmet Automotive’s established manufacturing infrastructure, quality systems, and skilled workforce, ensuring that delivery timelines align with growing customer requirements.
Valmet Automotive Defense Vehicle Assembly Gains Momentum
The partnership directly addresses Sisu Auto’s requirement for additional production capacity as demand for specialized defense and off-highway vehicles increases. By utilizing Valmet Automotive defense vehicle assembly expertise, Sisu Auto can focus on product development and market expansion while maintaining high manufacturing standards.
For Valmet Automotive, the agreement represents a strategic expansion beyond its traditional automotive manufacturing footprint. Entering defense vehicle assembly diversifies its business portfolio and strengthens resilience against market fluctuations, while opening opportunities in high-value, low-volume vehicle programs.
Uusikaupunki Plant to Add Capacity and Jobs
Production capacity for up to 300 vehicles will be established rapidly at the Uusikaupunki plant. This expansion is expected to generate more than 300 jobs annually, contributing to regional employment and reinforcing Finland’s role as a hub for advanced vehicle manufacturing.
Key impacts of the capacity expansion include:
Strengthening Finland’s Industrial and Defense Ecosystem
Beyond operational benefits, the cooperation strengthens Finland’s domestic supply chain for defense vehicles. Localized assembly reduces dependency on external manufacturing while supporting national industrial policy goals related to security of supply, skills development, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
As demand for specialized vehicles continues to rise, this collaboration positions both companies to respond efficiently, combining Sisu Auto’s product expertise with Valmet Automotive’s large-scale manufacturing know-how to support sustainable growth in the defense and off-highway vehicle segment.
Under the agreement, final assembly and selected component manufacturing for the SISU GT series will be carried out at Valmet Automotive’s Uusikaupunki facility. This move enables faster production ramp-up by leveraging Valmet Automotive’s established manufacturing infrastructure, quality systems, and skilled workforce, ensuring that delivery timelines align with growing customer requirements.
Valmet Automotive Defense Vehicle Assembly Gains Momentum
The partnership directly addresses Sisu Auto’s requirement for additional production capacity as demand for specialized defense and off-highway vehicles increases. By utilizing Valmet Automotive defense vehicle assembly expertise, Sisu Auto can focus on product development and market expansion while maintaining high manufacturing standards.
For Valmet Automotive, the agreement represents a strategic expansion beyond its traditional automotive manufacturing footprint. Entering defense vehicle assembly diversifies its business portfolio and strengthens resilience against market fluctuations, while opening opportunities in high-value, low-volume vehicle programs.
Uusikaupunki Plant to Add Capacity and Jobs
Production capacity for up to 300 vehicles will be established rapidly at the Uusikaupunki plant. This expansion is expected to generate more than 300 jobs annually, contributing to regional employment and reinforcing Finland’s role as a hub for advanced vehicle manufacturing.
Key impacts of the capacity expansion include:
- Accelerated setup using existing production lines and processes
- Employment growth across assembly, quality, and support functions
- Long-term utilization of manufacturing assets through defense programs
Strengthening Finland’s Industrial and Defense Ecosystem
Beyond operational benefits, the cooperation strengthens Finland’s domestic supply chain for defense vehicles. Localized assembly reduces dependency on external manufacturing while supporting national industrial policy goals related to security of supply, skills development, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
As demand for specialized vehicles continues to rise, this collaboration positions both companies to respond efficiently, combining Sisu Auto’s product expertise with Valmet Automotive’s large-scale manufacturing know-how to support sustainable growth in the defense and off-highway vehicle segment.
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