17.9.2019

Vapo Group – Reorganisation of Energy Division

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We assisted Vapo Group in the reorganisation of Vapo’s Energy division. Vapo Group’s new company will be responsible for energy production, district heating and customer operations in Finland, Sweden and Estonia.

Under the new corporate structure, Vapo will strengthen its position as a supplier of highly developed infrastructure solutions to industry and municipalities and will continued streamlining its renewable energy business.

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