The prestigious award recognizes ABB Oy for its significant contributions to Finnish industry through long-term investments. ABB Finland country managing director, Pekka Tiitinen, accepted the honor from President Stubb at the Presidential Palace on November 22, 2024.
”It is a tremendous honor for us to be chosen for this esteemed award. ABB Oy has embraced internationalization by helping our customers across diverse industries succeed globally. At the heart of our success are our talented employees and substantial R&D investments in cutting-edge technology. In Finland, we have created numerous international success stories,” said Pekka Tiitinen.
ABB Oy's Financial Director, Markku Haakana; Head of ABB Oy Drives, Peter Lindgren; ABB Oy’s Managing Director, Pekka Tiitinen; ABB Oy's Communications Director, Satu Perälampi, were present to accept the Internationalization Award from President Stubb. 
ABB Oy was recognized for its impactful investments in Finnish industry. 
Leaders from ABB’s Finnish production units gathered in Helsinki to celebrate the award.
ABB Oy is part of the global ABB Group, a leader in electrification and automation technology. The Finnish company currently employs approximately 5,500 people and operates in around 20 locations across the country, including major production centers in Helsinki, Vaasa, Porvoo, and Hamina. This makes ABB one of Finland’s largest industrial employers. Over the past decade, ABB has invested more than €55 million annually in production capacity and a total of over €1 billion in research and development within Finland. ABB is also among the country’s largest corporate taxpayers and engages in strategic, long-term partnerships with multiple Finnish universities.
”ABB’s investments in Finland have delivered excellent results. We have developed the right products and solutions to meet both domestic and global demand,” Tiitinen said.
The President of Finland’s annual Internationalization Award is presented in four categories to outstanding Finnish companies. Alongside ABB Oy, which received the Long-term Investor Award, Unikie Oy was named the 2024 Newcomer Company for its innovative production solutions, while Konecranes Oyj received the Growth Company Award for its material handling solutions. The Community Award went to Forest Joensuu, a leading forestry cluster.
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com
