FINLAND - Eaton is building a new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, integrating all current activities into a much larger site.

The 16,500 m² (177,604.5 ft²) site will house research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof and will create up to 100 additional jobs, Eaton said in a press release.


Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility will serve as Eaton's Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.

Eaton has a strong knowledge base in Finland as its local subsidiary, with 250 employees. The company has been developing and manufacturing UPSs and power conversion technology since 1962. The decision to expand was prompted by growing demand for the output of Eaton's existing factory in Espoo, including the grid-interactive UPS and energy storage systems that will support the energy transition away from fossil fuels.

Eaton is dedicated to improving sustainability and energy efficiency. The existing Espoo plant has already sent zero waste to landfill since 2015, and the new building will feature various innovative Eaton technologies for reducing the carbon footprint, from power management solutions to electric vehicle chargers, the company said in a press release.

"By investing and strengthening our footprint in Finland, we're building on Eaton's strong local heritage while delivering on our commitment to sustainability," said Karina Rigby, President of Critical Systems, Electrical Sector at Eaton in EMEA. 


The construction project is slated for completion by the end of 2023.

Source: Eaton