Food production and industry: South Ostrobothnia's forte is the food industry, the entire chain from the field to the table. The largest food industry companies in the region are Altia Oy, Atria Oyj, Juustoportti Oy and Valio Oy. The most significant food development organisation in the area is Foodwest.

 

Technology industry: The technology industry is one of the traditional fields in the Seinäjoki region and also a strong provider of employment. The most significant technology companies in the region are Rautaruukki Oyj, Lumikko Oy and Plantool Oy.

 

ICT and intelligent technology: South Ostrobothnia has a large number of companies specialising in machine and equipment construction. The intelligence of their products is based on strong knowledge of software technology and mechatronics. The largest companies applying intelligent technology are Epec Oy, Finn-Power Oy, Pellon Oy and Sofor Oy.

 

Trade and services: The Seinäjoki region is the sixth-largest market area in Finland. More than 200,000 people live in the market area, which extends past the borders of the county. In car sales, for example, Seinäjoki attracts customers from across the country. In addition to existing large trading units, shopping centres and specialist shops, companies are currently investing in tens of thousands of square metres of new shopping space in Seinäjoki and will continue to do so in the near future as well.

 

Health technology: The Mediwest health technology centre develops new products and services for social and health care. This new line of business involves companies, research units and professors, universities and other institutions of higher education as well as social and health care professionals.

 

Our rising companies: Several fairly young enterprises have the guts and potential to become one of the region's strongest companies in the field of intelligent technology, for example. Interesting business concepts and future investment opportunities are offered by Opsec Oy, Sofica Ltd, Exertus Oy and Jucat Oy.