# Top 25 chemical companies in Finland

Tamtam tracks 25 chemical companies headquartered in Finland. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by UPM, Stora Enso and Neste. Their median headcount is 514. Half of them were founded in 1937 or later. The most common headquarters are Helsinki (9), Espoo (6) and Vantaa (2).

These chemical companies in Finland are predominantly large, established firms, many with global operations. The companies listed include UPM, a global provider of renewable fibers and advanced materials; Stora Enso, offering renewable products in packaging and biomaterials; Neste, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and Kemira, a provider of chemistries for water-intensive industries. Ahlstrom specializes in fiber-based materials, while Uponor offers water movement solutions.

A clear pattern among these companies is their strong focus on sustainability and renewable resources, reflecting Finland's emphasis on environmental responsibility. Many are headquartered in Helsinki or Espoo, indicating a concentration of the industry in the capital region.

🇫🇮 Finland · 25 companies · Updated Nov 13, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [UPM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/upm) (upm.com)<br>Global provider of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers with strong sustainability focus. | Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 18,000 |  |
| 2 | [Stora Enso](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stora-enso) (storaenso.com)<br>A global provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, construction, and paper, promoting sustainability with low-carbon, fiber-based solutions for eco-friendly businesses | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 6,276 | 1998 |
| 3 | [Neste](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/neste) (neste.com)<br>Helping businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change through meaningful sustainability and climate action initiatives. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Espoo | 3,610 | 1948 |
| 4 | [Kemira](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kemira) (kemira.com)<br>Leading provider of safe and sustainable chemistries for water-intensive industries, striving to create a more sustainable future through collaboration and innovation | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 3,312 | 1920 |
| 5 | [Ahlstrom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ahlstrom) (ahlstrom.com)<br>Global leader in fiber-based materials, providing innovative and sustainable solutions across Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare, Building Materials, and Technical Materials divisions #SustainableSpecialtyMaterials | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Espoo | 2,508 | 1851 |
| 6 | [Uponor](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/uponor) (uponor.com)<br>A global provider of water movement solutions for residential, commercial, and municipal customers, offering safe drinking water, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, and reliable infrastructure solutions | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 1,907 |  |
| 7 | [Teknos](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/teknos) (teknos.com)<br>A global coatings company offering a wide range of paints for manufacturing, building, and consumers, with a focus on quality and innovation to protect and prolong | Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 1,002 | 1948 |
| 8 | [UPM Raflatac](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/upm-raflatac) (upmraflatac.com)<br>High-performance self-adhesive products including label materials, graphics solutions, specialty tapes, and customer-focused reliable services worldwide. | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 984 | 1975 |
| 9 | [Ahlstrom-Munksjö](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ahlstrom-munksjo) (ahlstrom.com)<br>Completed ownership arrangement of Decor business, resulting in a stand-alone company named Munksjö, separate from the original entity. | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 658 |  |
| 10 | [PAROC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/paroc) (paroc.com)<br>Manufactures energy-efficient and fire resilient stone wool insulation products for new buildings, renovations, HVAC, and industrial applications across various international markets. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 620 | 1937 |
| 11 | [Tikkurila](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tikkurila) (tikkurila.com)<br>A leading Nordic paint company with roots dating back to 1862, providing innovative, sustainable paint solutions and services for transforming surroundings | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Vantaa | 571 | 1862 |
| 12 | [Kiilto](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kiilto) (kiilto.com)<br>A Finnish family-owned company with a century-long history, developing and marketing chemical solutions in construction, adhesives, hygiene, and consumer goods | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Tampere | 525 | 1919 |
| 13 | [Metsä Fibre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metsa-fibre) (metsagroup.com)<br>A leading producer of bioproducts, biochemicals, and bioenergy, specializing in bleached softwood pulp and sawn timber production on a global scale | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Espoo | 514 | 1973 |
| 14 | [Suominen Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suominen-corporation) (suominen.fi)<br>A leading manufacturer of nonwoven roll goods for global applications, focusing on innovation and sustainability, with net sales of EUR 4509 million in 2023 | Textile Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Espoo | 431 | 1898 |
| 15 | [Kekkilä-BVB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kekkila-bvb) (kekkila-bvb.com)<br>Global leader in developing and producing sustainable substrates and growing media for horticulture, mushroom cultivation, landscaping, and urban planning worldwide | Horticulture | 🇫🇮 Vantaa | 416 |  |
| 16 | [Walki Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/walki-group) (walki.com)<br>A company focused on sustainable packaging and energy efficient materials, promoting a zero waste future with international operations across Europe and Asia | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Espoo | 380 | 1930 |
| 17 | [KCL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kcl) (kcl.fi)<br>This company offers a unique open access environment for testing, production, and demonstrations in the science of pulp, paper, and biomaterials | Biotechnology Research | 🇫🇮 Lohja | 360 | 1916 |
| 18 | [Origin by Ocean](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/origin-by-ocean) (originbyocean.com)<br>A company converts algae into sustainable ingredients for consumer products, addressing ocean eutrophication while promoting ecological and functional solutions | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Espoo | 32 | 2019 |
| 19 | [Air Liquide Finland Oy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/air-liquide-finland-oy) (fi.airliquide.com)<br>A global leader in gases, technology, and services for industrial and healthcare sectors, offering solutions, equipment, and applications with a strong focus on quality and responsibility | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Oulu | 30 | 1902 |
| 20 | [Valukumpu Oy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/valukumpu-oy) (ounevagroup.fi)<br>Specializing in plastic injection molding, precision metal part manufacturing, and plating, offering automated assembly services as a contract manufacturer or subcontractor since 1979 | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Joensuu | 17 |  |
| 21 | [Oy Plastex Ab](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oy-plastex-ab) (plastex.fi)<br>Manufacturer of plastic products including flowers, garden items, kitchenware, and toys Specializing in contract manufacturing, packaging, and eco-friendly products | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Lohja | 15 | 1936 |
| 22 | [Saint-Gobain Ecophon Finland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/saint-gobain-ecophon-finland) (ecophon.com)<br>The company specializes in creating pleasant work environments by providing acoustic ceiling and wall systems worldwide | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇫🇮 Helsinki | 13 |  |
| 23 | [Plastoco Oy Ab](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/plastoco-oy-ab) (plastoco.fi)<br>This company specializes in contract manufacturing of injection molded plastic parts, metal injection molded parts, assembly services, and precision mechanics with a focus on sustainability and quality | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Porvoo | 8 | 1980 |
| 24 | [Österberg Oy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/osterberg-oy) (osterberg.fi)<br>Specializing in injection molding of plastic components, we provide comprehensive solutions from product development to finished product for clients as subcontractors Contact us for more information | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Vaasa | 5 | 1990 |
| 25 | [Tampereen Liikeacryl Oy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tampereen-liikeacryl-oy) (tampereenliikeacryl.fi)<br>Creating various plastic products since 1989 | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇫🇮 Kangasala | 2 | 1989 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 13, 2026.

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