Production line modernisation reduces CO2 emissions by 960 tonnes
Aluminium profiles are made by extruding them from aluminium billets. They are solid raw aluminium bars that are heated at a high temperature in a billet heating furnace before passing through an extrusion line. Heating the billet takes a lot of energy. …
Responsible and environmentally friendly aluminium profile production
“This article has been published in the Nordische Profis 2023 publication.” A responsible and modern aluminium extrusion plant nestled amongst Finnish forests – this is Mäkelä Alu. In this article, we explain what measures we have taken to be more energy-efficient and …
Innovation: Aluminium lighting columns developed through collaboration
Modern lighting columns, which appear to be a combination of steel and wood, illuminate the roads and pedestrian walkways in Loviisa’s Housing Fair area. However, the material that looks like oak is actually aluminium. Lighting columns made of galvanised steel or wood …
Our anodizing plant has taken a big step towards carbon neutrality
The energy system in our anodizing plant has been completely renewed in a four-year project. The end result is better than we expected, with top energy efficiency and 100% carbon neutrality just a small step away! “We have been able to reduce …
Wisol Oy: An aluminium profile supplier is an important partner in the photovoltaic sector
The growth and strong demand in the solar farm construction and photovoltaic systems market bodes well for a good winter and years ahead for the industry. Things are also looking good for Wisol Oy in Tuusula. The company develops, sells, and installs …
High-quality induction and commitment are an important foundation, even for a summer job
The Mäkelä Alu factory is never closed: production, surface treatment and deliveries of aluminium profiles continue as usual, even during the summer holidays. During the holidays, we ensure normal delivery reliability for our customers with the help of summer workers, among others. …
A skilled staff is a guarantee of quality for the customer
At Mäkelä Alu, the expertise of our staff is one of the cornerstones of our strategy. In this article, we have gathered examples of the different ways we ensure competence in our work community. From the customers’ point of view, the emphasis …
The aluminium profiles in the world’s most popular table football game are manufactured at Mäkelä Alu
Mäkelä Alu’s idea: all our customer relationships are more than just about profiles, whether the customer is looking for a single aluminium profile, larger deliveries or warehousing services. The table football game Subsoccer®, which has gained immense international popularity, is being produced …
Marko Orpana joins our team as Managing Director
Marko Orpana has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Mäkelä Alu. Our current Managing Director Petri Mäkelä will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. Orpana currently works as the CEO of Rauhala Yhtiöt Oy. He has extensive experience …
The aluminium profiles in Gymrail’s innovation are manufactured by Mäkelä Alu
Gymrail’s Momentum X1 is a patented Finnish innovation for active cyclists where the athlete’s own bicycle is attached to an indoor cycling training platform, i.e. a rocker plate. The platform tilts from side to side, mimicking the natural movement of cycling in …
