Nordic Nano will start operating its new test production line in Imatra, Finland next January. The company confirmed the timeline this week.
CEO Esa Parjanen said the German-made equipment will arrive on schedule. The installation will finish by late January.
Nordic Nano now begins recruitment for test operations. About 20 new workers will join before year-end.
Training partnerships with local vocational schools will start in December. The company ultimately plans to hire up to 200 production staff.
This expansion represents substantial job creation for the South Karelia region. The investment shows confidence in Finland's manufacturing capabilities despite global economic uncertainties.
Local officials welcome the development. They note it brings skilled employment opportunities to the border region.
The timeline appears ambitious but achievable. Nordic Nano must now deliver on its hiring promises while managing the technical setup.