High-quality and durable aluminium profiles as part of a window factory’s production
The family-owned company Karelia Ikkuna Oy, which manufactures domestic (finnish) Karelia windows and doors, bases its operations on high-quality and durable custom-made products. Mäkelä Alu supplies surface treated aluminium profiles for window and door production needs. The collaboration began in the mid-1990s. …
First in the world: P3’s upgrade exceeded expectations
In the article picture: Press operator Tuomo Paalijärvi has already become familiar with the new technology. On Press Line 3, the billet heating system was upgraded by replacing gas-powered equipment with modern, electric-powered technology. The project involved installing a resistance furnace and …
Pioneering energy efficiency from finland: An award-winning aluminium profile manufacturer drives the green transition
Mäkelä Alu has made significant investments in low-carbon solutions over recent years. With projects undertaken in 2023 and 2024 alone, the company will achieve an annual CO2 reduction of nearly 2,000 tonnes. Central to this progress is the abandonment of liquefied petroleum …
The energy system at our anodising plant awarded Energy Genius of the Year 2024
The energy system at Mäkelä Alu’s anodising plant has been recognised with the Energy Genius of the Year 2024 award. The award is granted by Finland’s Energy Authority, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, and Motiva (a Finnish government-affiliated organisation promoting energy …
Regional wellbeing as part of our responsibility work
We are committed to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), of which there are 17 in total. From these, we have identified four goals that are particularly central to us. The four goals are: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation, and …
A significant international award for our anodising plant
Mäkelä Alu’s energy renewal project at its anodising plant has been recognised as the national winner in the Outstanding Projects category at the international Net-Zero Industries Award! The award ceremony was held on 18 November, at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP29) …
Logistics department: Dispatching aluminium worldwide
Our logistics department at Luoma-aho is the final link in our order-delivery process. The logistics team includes the department’s own staff in the office and logistics hall as well as contract drivers and the contractor responsible for internal transport. The logistics department …
The ABC of responsibility – The environment
Our goal is to keep emissions into the air, soil and water as low as possible. Some emissions inevitably occur, so our activities are subject to an environmental permit. This article outlines some examples of what we measure to meet our goals …
See you at the autumn trade fairs
We will be attending the Aluminium trade fair in Düsseldorf from October 8th to 10th and the Elmia Subcontractor fair in Jönköping from November 12th to 14th. Come meet us at our stand and discuss current topics. We are happy to share …
Decades-lasting products and partnership
Ähtäri-based Muovilami Oy is a family-owned company founded in 1966 that manufactures hygienic reinforced plastic doors. The doors manufactured by the company are widely known as LAMI Doors. Each door is always tailored to the customer’s needs and application. “We manufacture doors …
