OKU AWARDED THE REGIONAL COMPANY OF THE YEAR PRIZE
Oku was honoured with the Regional Company of the Year award. The prize was presented by Pohjois-Karjalan Yrittäjät at the Regional Entrepreneurs’ Gala held in Koli on Saturday, 23 November 2024.
– The secret to Oku’s success lies in its determined customer-focused approach and continuous development efforts. The company has strategically acquired clients from demanding industries in both domestic and international markets. Achieving good results requires a diverse set of skills – courage to tackle challenges, a skilled and professional team, the ability to invest, as well as a strong network and operating environment, explained Pohjois-Karjalan Yrittäjät when granting the award.
Oku’s Managing Director, Päivi Kettunen, considers the award as significant recognition of the company’s long-term and ongoing development efforts:
– The diversity of our clients across various industries is a strategic choice for us. We are grateful for the demanding assignments that help us enhance our expertise. High quality requirements keep us on the path of continuous development, helping us set new development goals and improve our processes. Our operations are client-centric; our aim is to be a valuable partner for our clients, contributing to the success and competitiveness of our clients’ businesses.
Kettunen also emphasizes the importance of the team to the company’s success:
– We have a highly skilled, professional, client- and quality-focused team that makes it possible to achieve our goals. This recognition is a shared achievement for everyone at OKU. We are deeply honoured and grateful for this award. Our journey continues, and we aim to remain worthy of trust in the future as well.
The Regional Company of the Year award, granted by Pohjois-Karjalan Yrittäjät, has now been presented for the 46th time. The award highlights the importance and appreciation of entrepreneurship and honours the work that business owners do. The award is highly valued by its recipients — it is a recognition from fellow entrepreneurs.
Further information:
Okun Koneistuspalvelu Oy
Jarmo Eklund
Sales Director
+358 50 196 710
jarmo.eklund@oku.fi
Okun Koneistuspalvelu Oy (Oku) specialises in manufacturing high-tolerance, small to medium-sized precision components. Our precision parts are used in a wide range of industries, from mining to space exploration, worldwide. The family-owned company was established in 1978. Its production facilities are located in Outokumpu, Eastern Finland. The two factories house nearly 60 machining machines, and the company utilises modern automated technology. Oku employs around 40 people. The company’s turnover is approx. EUR 6.2 million (2023). www.oku.fi