Epec’s Smart and Sustainable Electronics Factory in Seinäjoki, Finland
Epec operates its smart and sustainable electronics factory, ESF1 (Epec Smart Factory 1), in Seinäjoki, Finland. The factory officially began operations in 2023 and represents a major step in Epec’s commitment to responsible and carbon-neutral manufacturing.
Key Facts About ESF1
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Total area: 8,500 m²
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Facilities: Modern electronics production lines and a three-storey office building
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Headquarters functions: Research and development, engineering, and production
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Construction timeline: Began in spring 2022; operations started in Q4 2023
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Sustainability goal: Designed and operated with carbon neutrality in mind
Global Presence of Epec
In addition to Seinäjoki, Epec has offices in:
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Tampere, Turku, and Kuopio in Finland
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the Netherlands, USA and China
All of Epec’s electronics production is based at ESF1 in Seinäjoki, Finland, where advanced manufacturing technology, research, and engineering operate together under one roof.
Safety and Security
Our factory fulfills highest security and safety standards in the industry.
Sustainability and Innovation
ESF1 integrates energy-efficient systems, modern building technologies, and responsible manufacturing practices to minimize environmental impact. The factory exemplifies Epec’s approach to innovative and sustainable electronics solutions.
The factory uses variety of modern technologies to minimize the carbon footprint.
“The investment is significant for Epec, enabling the strong growth we are currently experiencing. Digitalisation and electrification are rapidly increasing their share of the non-road machinery and commercial vehicle sector, which has opened up new and expanding markets for Epec. With a state-of-the-art factory, we are able to meet growing demand and increasingly stringent customer requirements, for example in terms of manufacturing processes.”
– Jyri Kylä-Kaila, Managing Director of Epec
ESF1 FACTS
- 8500m2
- Construction started in April 2022, the factory started operations in Q4/2023.
- Plot is 35 000 m2 including reservations for 5500m2 factory/office expansion and test hall.
- The factory meets the most demanding customer requirements and standards.
SUSTAINABILITY
- Epec is fully committed to promoting sustainable development, energy efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint.
- ESF1 aims for carbon neutrality during its use and will employ sustainable manufacturing processes.
- over 600 solar panels (210 MWh/year
- The common areas are heated by a geothermal system.
- The heat generated by the factory is recovered by efficient needle heat exchangers.
- The need for cooling energy is significantly reduced by an aluminium grille on the office wall.
- All electricity and heating energy is sourced from renewable resources.
EMPLOYEES
- Improved working conditions, work safety and production flow & efficiency.
- Growing demand for new professionals
- For more information on open positions, see Epec careers page
The productivity of the factory has been maximized by simulating and optimizing the production and material flows, exploiting the opportunities offered by digitalisation and waste energy.
In practice, digitalisation in this case means a high level of automation, data utilisation, robotics and intelligent building automation. Particular attention has also been paid to safety and comfort at work. Overall, the testing and production technology is state-of-the-art. The new and modern production facilities provide Epec with excellent opportunities to further develop and grow our operations, expand our product portfolio and increase our manufacturing capacity. There is also plenty of room for expansion on the site to accommodate for future growth.
Growing together at Epec
Epec has experienced rapid growth in recent years and continues to strengthen its teams. We are always interested in talented individuals, especially in product development and programming, as well as in other specialist, assembly, and support roles.
Extreme conditions?
– Bring it on!
The toughest products are formed for the toughest environments. Epec control units are robust and reliable, they are designed and manufactured to withstand harsh conditions: high mechanical shocks and vibration, heat, cold and different chemicals.
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