Epec builds a responsible and smart factory

 Monday, January 16, 2023

Ponsse group technology company Epec builds a responsible and smart factory. “The investment is significant for Epec, enabling the strong growth we are currently experiencing,” says Jyri Kylä-Kaila, Managing Director of Epec. “Digitalisation and electrification are rapidly increasing their share of the non-road machinery and commercial vehicle sector, which has opened up new and expanding markets for Epec. With a state-of-the-art factory, we are able to meet growing demand and increasingly stringent customer requirements, for example in terms of manufacturing processes. The Western Finland region has a technology cluster that supports operations, and the Seinäjoki centre of growth provides a good framework for growing operations.”

The Finnish technology company Epec is building a new smart and sustainable factory in Seinäjoki, Finland. Epec is a system supplier developing and manufacturing electronics and software for non-road mobile machines (NRMM) and commercial vehicles.  Epec products include control units, displays, sensors, power distribution units and telematics units. The company’s clients include Ponsse, Metso, Sandvik, Husqvarna and Liebherr.

A responsible smart factory

Epec is fully committed to promoting sustainable development, energy efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint. “The productivity of the factory has been maximised by simulating and optimising the production and material flows, exploiting the opportunities offered by digitalisation and waste energy,” says Eeva Koskela, Supply Chain Director at Epec, who is leading the project. “In practice, digitalisation in this case means a high level of automation, data utilisation, robotics and intelligent building automation. Particular attention has also been paid to safety and comfort at work. Overall, the testing and production technology is state-of-the-art. The new and modern production facilities provide Epec with excellent opportunities to further develop and grow our operations, expand our product portfolio and increase our manufacturing capacity. There is also plenty of room for expansion on the site to accommodate for future growth.”

Epec Plant Manager Tommi Talasmäki, the Project Manager for ESF1 project, says that the factory project is progressing smoothly, “The project as a whole is on schedule. The windows and doors will be installed in December, so the shell will be done by Christmas and the interior work will be in full swing. We’re really looking forward to moving into our new efficient premises.”

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