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Ensto's EV charging point awarded with important design prize

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:43:35 GMT

Ensto convinced the international expert jury of the “red dot award: product design 2012”. It received one of the coveted awards, assigned by a 30-member expert jury. Ensto’s charging point EVP inspired the experts with its high design quality and fine design language.

Ensto´s EV charging point awarded with important design prize – great success at the “red dot award: product design 2011”

Ensto convinced the international expert jury of the “red dot award: product design 2012”. After an evaluation process lasting several days, it received one of the coveted awards, assigned by a 30-member expert jury. Ensto’s charging point EVP inspired the experts with its high design quality and fine design language.

The award-winning Ensto EVP charging point is a solution for charging your electric vehicle at home, at workplace and in parking garages. As stylish and durable design furniture with high quality materials it can be fitted into parking areas where classy design meets harsh environment. The wall-mounted EVP charging point is especially suitable for locations which require multiple charging points. With installation accessories EVP is also suitable for ceiling and ground installation. The EVP charging point has a strong metal construction with cast aluminium body. An individual three-color LED indicator for each socket outlet shows the charging status.

Ensto considers design as integral part of product development

Ensto gives design a lot of attention in the R&D process. The company wants to make sure that the appearance of its products encourages the implementation of electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure. The whole product family, including EVC, EVT and EVP models, is designed carefully with this in mind.

Ensto promotes sustainable lifestyle and electric mobility as an integral part of it. With the design language of their EV charging solutions Ensto wants to express that electric mobility is a modern, safe and clean way of living. For Ensto, good design and sustainability go hand in hand: physical and technical qualities of well-designed products ensure them a longer, more sustainable life cycle.

Tough competition, excellent outcome

Ensto won the Product design prize in the Household category. Prize was won in very good company: creative heads and manufacturers from all over the world had submitted 4,515 designs altogether to the renowned product competition.

Professor Dr. Peter Zec, initiator and CEO of the red dot design award, pointed to the high quality level of the competition: “The most distinguished products of the respective branch of industry faced up not only to the tough competition this year again, but also to the critical eye of the jury. The experts thoroughly examined, tested and evaluated each entry. The laureates demonstrated an extraordinary design quality and showed that design is an integral part of innovative product solutions. At this high level, the winners are able to increase their potential for success on the market considerably by purposefully using our design prize.”

Ensto considers the award to be a great recognition of their hard work in the design and innovation process of their products. It demonstrates that the dedication to creating good design has been the right choice and that they have succeeded in doing it. It also serves as a testimony to Ensto’s core values of quality, innovation and sustainability.

The award-winning EVP in the red dot design museum

With more than 1,500 products on an area of more than 4,000 square metres, the red dot design museum accommodates the world’s largest permanent exhibition of temporary design. From 3 to 29 July 2012, it invites to look at the award-winning products. Touching is explicitly requested. Thus, the visitors get a hands-on experience with the prizewinning design of Ensto’s EVP.

Press contact:
Mr. Allan Ahlgren
Director, EV Charging
Ensto Finland Oy
allan.ahlgren@ensto.com

The red dot design award

The red dot design award, whose origins reach back to the 1950s, is carried out in three disciplines: the “red dot award: product design”, the “red dot award: communication design” and the “red dot award: design concept”. In 2011 alone, more than 14,000 entries from over 70 countries were registered. The award – the red dot – has established itself internationally as one of the most appreciated quality seals for outstanding designs.

For further information please look at: www.red-dot.de/press

Ensto Pro: Face-to-Face Training and Dialogue in Sweden

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:41:07 GMT

Ensto Pro: Face-to-Face Training and Dialogue

ONE Nordic, one of the Nordic region’s leading contractors offered its installers an extensive training session in March 2012. Ensto was proud to be involved in the unique event with its Ensto Pro training program.

ONE Nordic, one of the Nordic region’s leading contractors in the fields of energy technology, offered its installers an extensive training session in March 2012. The installers received thorough theoretical and practical training about underground cables and their accessories. Ensto was proud to be involved in the unique event with its Ensto Pro training program.

Extensive installer training

Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, ONE Nordic employs approximately 1,500 people throughout Sweden and Norway, and its desire was to train a total of 80 installers from the Scania region, 20 each week, over a period of four weeks.

Mutual learning

Tents were set up in Hässleholm, in the backyard of ONE’s office building, where Ensto Pro trainers went to work side by side with installers from ONE. This type of training has enormous benefits for both parties because a lot of vital listening and learning goes on. For ONE training, face-to-face means a collegial experience where a wide variety of parties come together, including the cable manufacturer Nexans, accessory makers like Ensto and Tyco, as well as Svensk Energi, a member organization dedicated to gathering information about the power industry in Sweden.

Trashes were sorted and recycled properly, as part of
Sustainable Ensto -strategy

Ensto Pro guarantees superb installation

For Ensto, taking part in such activities has been business as usual since the early days of the company’s founding and thousands of customers are trained each year. Ensto Pro is a service which is offered to all our customers to save their resources - well-handled training shortens installation time and minimizes installation errors.

And Ensto Pro will once again take to the road in a variety of countries, cities and venues. Also, ONE’s training may soon begin again - this time our Ensto Pro team meeting the installers of northern Sweden.

Ensto delivers charging stations for a major Russian EV pilot

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:44:44 GMT

Ensto has signed a contract with Revolta to deliver charging stations for the MOESK EV project in the Moscow area. The project is the first notable pilot for testing EV charging networks in Russia. Ensto will provide the first 20 stations being tested.

Ensto to deliver charging Stations for a major Russian EV pilot

Revolta is a Russian high technology company in EV sector, founded by Russian investors. MOESK is a specialized power distribution company providing electric power to the citizens of Moscow and its surrounding region. The companies have signed a contract on creation and development of EV infrastructure on MOESK’s service territory as an element of complex strategy for smart grid implementation.

The MOESK EV project was created to learn the possibilities of practical application of electric transport, to develop and test technical solutions for charging infrastructure, and to design a business-model for it. It is the first complex EV project in Russia.

The testing infrastructure will consist of a charging network of 28 charging stations of different types integrated into the existing power system, 8 electric vehicles of different types including LCV, and necessary software solutions to manage and control the charging network.

Ensto to supply the project with state-of-the-art charging stations

Ensto was chosen as the major supplier of EV charging stations for the pilot. Ensto is a Finnish-based international company that specializes in developing and manufacturing EV charging stations and other sustainable solutions in electrical engineering.

Ensto delivers 20 of their new EVC 100 stations to function as the core of the charging infrastructure. The EVC station offers an advanced solution for fast charging of an electric vehicle against a fee.

Ensto EVC station is designed to suite different urban locales. Its durable, easy-to-clean stainless steel construction is both stylish and functional. It is vandal resistant and contains several active and passive safety features. The technology includes user identification, via either an RFID card or a mobile phone, and data link to external information systems over a GPRS connection. With a possible 3*32A (400V) power supply, it can charge a 40kWh battery in around two hours.

– These features make the EVC station an ideal charging solution for public charging anywhere in the world, says Allan Ahlgren, Director of EV Charging Solutions at Ensto.

A ground-breaking moment for Russia

The project will be carried out in a period of 12 months. The program will take into account the conditions of network complex in Moscow, as well as the climate and other specific aspects of Moscow region. As a result, MOESK and Revolta plan to prepare a complex program of charging infrastructure development and use of electric transport.

– MOESK is a pioneer in the Russian EV market. The MOESK EV project is unique, and hopefully, its implementation will give a start to the practical development of EV transport and infrastructure in Russia, says Maxim Osorin, General Manager of Revolta LLC. – This project will, first of all, give answers to all the questions connected with the charging infrastructure and the use of electric transport. The project will result in making further plans for development based on the facts, not opinions like before, promises Osorin.

– The MOESK EV project is meant to become a testing ground for preparing general regulations, both technical and structural, for safe and effective integration of the new consumer type into the existing power system, confirms Denis Tsypulev, MOESK EV Project Manager. – We are planning to not only create the network of charging stations but also to replace the gasoline fleet with the electric one. Hopefully, our example will expand, and the project will be a new step to the creation of new and greener development model in Russia.”

Picture on the left: Maxim Osorin and Denis Tsypulev

Picture on the right: General Director MOESK Andrey Konovalov

Electric charging poles for electric cars are arriving at the island of Capri in Italy

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:14:13 GMT

The Italian island of Capri has started an initiative to promote electric mobility on the island. Ensto will provide the electric vehicle charging solutions for the project.

Anacapri, ideal place for ecological electric cars

Electric charging poles for electric cars are arriving to the island of Capri in Italy

The Italian island of Capri has started an initiative to promote electric mobility on the island. Ensto will provide the electric vehicle charging solutions for the project.

The municipality of Anacapri signed a “memorandum of understanding” with Ensto and the society aimed at promoting innovative and sustainable technologies. The aim of the agreement is to promote sustainable mobility along the roads of the island.

With this initiative the municipal administration pursues to combat the increase in vehicular traffic that, in recent years, has significantly raised the levels of air pollution and noise throughout the island. Capri is known as a popular holiday destination, and the increasing tourism has resulted in a stedy increase of population and traffic.

Initiative taking off immediately

The project "development of electric mobility Capri-Anacapri and Ensto" was approved by the City Council in September 2011. It gave permission to set up necessary infrastructure to encourage and enable the use of electric cars.

Building of the charging infrastructure will begin shortly. Electric vehicle charging stations will be installed at various points of the island.

A unique but welcome sight on the streets of the Blue Island

For the signing ceremony Ensto "imported" to the island its first electric car ever. It was SAM (for “Sustainable Automotive Mobility”) - a modern three-wheeler that fitted perfectly on the very narrow streets of Capri. The electric motor also showed its perfect capacity on the very hilly island.

The Mayor of Anacapri, Franco Cerrotta, and the Councillor for tourism, Massimo Coppola, while launching the initiative, agreed that this "is a starting point for re-launching the territory of the island of Capri, the ecological island in the Mediterranean, for the development of green economy on the isola azzurra [“blue island”]".

Ensto develops modern parking services in France

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:42:57 GMT

Ensto develops modern parking services in France

Ensto takes part in an international project that develops a new kind of innovation, a multiservice parking kiosk. The multiservice kiosk is an intelligent solution combining parking meter, electric vehicle charging and internet-based city services. The kiosk is part of a new parking system being introduced in Nice, France.

Urban parking and other traffic solutions have to develop constantly as traffic increases and becomes more versatile. Semiacs, a semi-public company in charge of the Nice street parking and its 17 car parks, has launched a new generation of ticket machines that prefigures the city of tomorrow. Ensto has had a strong presence in developing and realizing the project which reflects modern, innovative and sustainable urban planning.

Multiservice kiosks modernize and diversify parking services

The heart of the new parking system is a multiservice kiosk that will replace traditional ticket machines. In addition to handling parking fees it offers an integrated EV charging solution and a diverse range of urban services. It includes a touch screen and a Wi-Fi connection, enabling the use of internet-based services, such as timetables, maps and information about city services, culture, events and entertainment.

A countless number of functions, applications and devices, such as printers and cameras, can be integrated with the multimedia kiosk. In addition to street side and information services it can provide emergency services, as well as alternative and ecological transportation services, such as electric vehicle and bike sharing applications.

International project with critical acclaim

The multiservice kiosk was developed as a result of cooperation between several companies. The project was set in motion by SAS Sude, a French engineering consulting firm specializing in the urban space management and mobility. Spanish-based Urbiotica in turn provided the sensors and the necessary technology to collect relevant data from urban surroundings.

Ensto developed and built the "hard" part of the kiosk: the stainless steel structure and electronic components, and added in the system the electrical charging solution. Ensto EVC charging station, which integrates seamlessly into the payment system of the kiosk, was chosen for the project.

The innovation received critical acclaim already in the beginning of the project, as it won over the jury of the World Congress expo Smart City fair held in Barcelona in December 2011. Facing over a hundred innovations from 19 countries, the project stood out for its originality, winning the Award for best innovative Smart City project in the world.

Nice to show the way as modern parking city

The multiservice kiosks will be installed in Nice in March 2012, and the entire system will be up and running during 2013.

In addition, from January 2012, sensors will be installed for the 10 000 street side parking spaces in the city. The sensors will provide real-time information about available parking spots that can be accessed via smart phones. This significantly reduces the time used driving around looking for free parking space, easing traffic congestion. “Convenient for drivers, this system will help improve traffic flow in the city center, while optimizing the management of places," says Benoit Kandel, President of the Semiacs who initiated the project.

”The project and its intelligent innovations will benefit the city of Nice and its inhabitants”, says Kandel. Their experience will undoubtedly shape the future development of modern parking services. Thanks to this project, Ensto will have a great position in this development.

Ensto remains confident in uncertain times

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:22:53 GMT

Ensto remains confident in uncertain times

Year 2011 ended positively for Ensto although uncertain economic situation already predicted the end for growth. However, the cleantech company focusing on sustainable development grew by 17 per cent with a turnover of 252 M € in 2011. The acquisition of Novexia explained the growth to an extent but there was substantial organic growth in several market areas, as well. Operating profit improved slightly to 14.2 M€.

Success in international traditional and Smart Grid businesses

The biggest market areas for Ensto were Finland and other Nordic countries that together accounted for nearly half of the turnover. Other EU countries, especially France, created business worth of 37 per cent of the turnover and Russia and the former CIS countries grew substantially.

The biggest strategic business unit, Ensto Utility Networks, grew extensively. Ensto’s position in the utility business in France and other French speaking countries was enforced. Other growth areas included Norway, Russia, Poland and Kazakhstan. The success in Russia was partly due to the cooperation agreement between Ensto and IDGC Holding. In the agreement, both parties agreed to develop the Russian distribution grid to be more reliable.

The sales of both building technology and industrial business units remained at the same level as in the previous year. Inside the business units, there were strong growth areas such as heat recovery systems, LED-lighting and heating solutions in Russia. New solutions for electric vehicle charging and ATEX enclosing solutions to hazardous environments were also well-received.

Forecasts brightened gradually

With a relatively positive result, Ensto is facing the future with confidence. Year 2012 still seems to be highly volatile but there is more reason for optimism compared to the situation forecasted a few months ago. Ensto will strengthen its position as the expert in energy efficiency with emphasis on product development and sustainable business opportunities.

Further information: Timo Luukkainen, President, Ensto Group, tel. +358 204 76 6105

Key Figures for 2011, in millions of euros

	2011	Change	2010
Turnover	252	17,4 %	215

Operating profit	14,2	2,6 %	13,8
% of turnover	5,6 %		6,5 %
Turnover by market area
Finland	62,3	3,6 %	60,1
Other Nordic countries	52,4	6,5 %	49,2
Other EU countries	92,4	26,2 %	73,2
Russia and CIS countries	31,9	20,4 %	26,4
Other countries	12,7	115,0 %	5,9
Turnover by business area
Ensto Building Technology	89,0	-1,1 %	90,0
Ensto Utility Networks	125,0	43,9 %	86,9
Ensto Industrial Solutions	32,2	2,6 %	31,5
Research and development costs	10,1	39,9 %	7,2
% of turnover	4,0 %		3,4 %
Personnel at year end	1 505	-5,5 %	1 592
Personnel in average	1 574	13,7 %	1 384

New addition to SLIW 50 connector family

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:41:49 GMT

New SLIW58

SLIW58 is a high-quality, waterproof, insulation piercing connector, designed to pass the demanding tests of the new EN50483 -standard.

Like the other connectors of SLIW 50 family, SLIW58 is a high-quality, waterproof, insulation piercing connector, designed to pass the demanding tests of the new EN50483 -standard.

Technical information - SLIW58:

Main- and branch conductor:	Al/Cu 50-150 mm2
Tightening torque:	15 ± 1
Weight:	0.139 kg

See the product info card here

Get familiar with SLIW 50 series here

SOLVED expert service aims to be the world’s leading cleantech community – Ensto is in!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:46:05 GMT

All over the world people are struggling with environmental challenges. Cleantech Finland’s new SOLVED expert service at www.solved.fi harnesses the Finnish problem solving ability and world-class technology expertise to solve them.

SOLVED expert service aims to be the world’s leading cleantech community – Ensto is in!

All over the world people are struggling with environmental challenges. Cleantech Finland’s new SOLVED expert service at www.solved.fi harnesses the Finnish problem solving ability and world-class technology expertise to solve them.

Cleantech Finland, operated by Finpro, is a network of Finnish environmental technology companies that has a goal to profile Finland as a top country in the field. Cleantech Finland’s SOLVED expert service brings together cleantech companies, clients and other interest groups, the problems and their solutions on an online platform that enables new ways to be active and cooperate.

“SOLVED aims to be the world’s leading cleantech community. Now we can be even more effective in channelling Finnish expertise to match global demand. Through the service companies get boost and visibility,” promises Santtu Hulkkonen, Cleantech Finland’s Executive Director.

Meeting place for top experts and challenges

The experts from Cleantech Finland ‘s member companies play a key role in SOLVED. In the service anyone can ask questions, engadge in discussion and do networking. The top experts from the respective field then provide the factual information, perspectives and practical experience to solve a problem or take part in the discussion. About one hundred experts have already signed in the service. Also Ensto has experts among them.

”Problem solving ability is a known part of the Finnish heritage. We have the competence, the cooperational abilities and the natural willingness to do things as efficiently and well as possible. In SOLVED this way of doing things and Finnish expertise come together in a fascinating and easily approachable whole,” Santtu Hulkkonen says.

More information

Cleantech Finland,
Santtu Hulkkonen, Executive Director
santtu.hulkkonen@finpro.fi, +358 40 343 3341

Ensto Group,
Timo Luukkainen, CEO
timo.luukkainen@ensto.com, +358 20 476 6105

Ensto prepares for decrease in demand

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:32:22 GMT

Ensto prepares for decrease in demand

Ensto is initiating cooperation negotiations concerning fixed-term lay-offs or partial shortening of working hours in Finland. The cooperation negotiations only concern lay-offs, not redundancies.

Ensto Group is initiating cooperation negotiations concerning fixed-term lay-offs or partial shortening of working hours, concerning both blue collar and white collar employees in Finland. The cooperation negotiations only concern lay-offs, not redundancies.

Lay-offs are being negotiated as one alternative as the company is preparing for deterioration in the market situation. The EU economy is on unstable ground, which has significantly reduced consumption, particularly in the construction sector, and has also delayed investment decisions on the industries.

Further information: Timo Luukkainen, CEO, Ensto Group, tel. +358 40 514 3040

Ensto a member of Europacable Accessory Committee

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:00:25 GMT

Ensto has been invited to become a member of the Europacable Accessory Committee, which is a newly founded group in Europacable association. Its members contain leading manufacturers of medium voltage underground accessories.

Ensto a member of Europacable Accessory Committee

Ensto has been invited to become a member of the Europacable Accessory Committee, which is a newly founded group in Europacable association. Its members include leading manufacturers of medium voltage underground accessories. The European suppliers of cable accessories promote sustainable and reliable high-quality products developed through their knowledge, experience and large R&D investments. They play an important role in enhancing the reliability and long lifetime of electricity networks.

The Europacable Accessory Committee concentrates on supporting high-quality accessories that comply with the European standards and professional installation that ensure reliability for the European utility customers. There are three main statements in the group's mission:

Development of European High Quality Cable Accessories Products up to 52kV
Promotion of Underground Solutions
Managing of Technical/Standardization Activities

As the price still is the easiest way to compare various products, the customers should put the price in a larger perspective. When selecting a low-cost product, the buyer actually commits to many additional costs such as training costs, installation costs, interruption costs, failure costs and logistics costs. When the customer selects the high-quality product instead, he does not have to think about additional costs: the high quality might mean a higher price but training and support are already included in it and there are no direct or indirect costs coming from network interruptions, failures or no-show deliveries.

"We in Ensto Utility Networks feel honored to belong to this group as it indicates that we are one of the respected, high-quality underground accessory manufacturers who are leading the way in Europe. For Ensto, belonging to this group offers a great opportunity for networking; to get to know the people in the industry and work together on promoting high quality," states Markku Wederhorn, the Ensto representative in the Europacable Accessory Committee.

More information about Europacable

Supporting Global Dignity

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:02:28 GMT

Supporting Global Dignity

October 20th is Global Dignity Day. Ensto supports the initiative to implement the universal right of every human being to lead a dignified life.

October 20th is Global Dignity Day. The mission of Global Dignity is to implement the universal right of every human being to lead a dignified life. We all have the ability to increase the dignity of others and thus we increase our own dignity.

The dignity approach works on all levels: it works for children and for adults, it works for men and for women, and it works on the micro and macro level.

Ensto supports Global Dignity. Listen to the new song entitled “Dignity” premiered at the Global Dignity Day Forum.

"In a world where it seems no-one agrees on anything, a world where politics divides, religion divides, and race and even cultural borders seem to divide, dignity is something that everyone can agree on."

--Global Dignity Co-Founders

IDGC Holding and Ensto into Partnership

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:01:25 GMT

IDGC Holding, JSC and Ensto concluded a cooperation agreement to develop the Russian distribution grid complex and its reliability and energy efficiency through integrated implementation of innovative solutions and developments.

IDGC Holding and Ensto Enter into Business Partnership

On 12 August 2011 in Moscow, IDGC Holding, JSC and Ensto concluded a cooperation agreement to develop the Russian distribution grid complex and its reliability and energy efficiency through integrated implementation of innovative solutions and developments.

Within the framework of the cooperation, Ensto guarantees supplies of their products within the whole range of articles manufactured (with a reserve warehouse to be arranged for the needs of IDGCs / RGCs), technical and service support with regard to their products operation and installation, proper training of IDGC Holding personnel. Additionally, Ensto representatives will be able to participate in elaboration of IDGC Holding regulatory technical documentation governing the issues of design and operation of distribution power grid complex facilities including transmission lines.

IDGC Holding, JSC, in their turn, will invite Ensto representatives for participation in technical conferences and sessions of the Science Research Council as well as for implementation of joint scientific and technical developments.

“For IDGC Holding companies it is of special importance that Ensto-branded equipment, in particular – fittings, have successfully approved themselves under the inclement climatic conditions of Russia”, noted Director of IDGC Holding, JSC Nikolay Shvets. “Taking into account the scale of IDGC Holding power grid infrastructure as well as the scope of scheduled programs for outdated equipment replacement and new facilities commissioning, the long-term cooperation of our companies is to become mutually beneficial and to promote enhancement of systemic reliability of the Russian distribution grid complex.”

” Ensto is extremely honored that IDGC Holding, the esteemed and leading company in its field, has invited us to join this partnership. We are convinced that together with such a strong partner we can build energy efficient and highly reliable solutions that will match and even exceed the expectations of the Russian market. It is especially of great value that the valuable know how of IDGC Holding will help in creating the best possible outcome for the electrical distribution networks in the great market”, says Timo Luukkainen, President of Ensto Group.

The agreement has been concluded for a three-years’ term with an option of tacit extension for each subsequent year.

Further information: Markku Wederhorn, President, Ensto Utility Networks, tel. +358 204 76 2264

IDGC Holding, JSC is a company operating in Russian electric power industry and incorporating in its structure interregional and regional distribution grid companies (IDGCs / RGCs), scientific research and engineering design institutions, construction and sales organizations. The 97 IDGC / RGC branches have their locations in 69 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. IDGC Holding companies are in charge of operation of power grids voltage whereof varies across ten classes (from 0.4 to 220 kV). The total extension of grids of IDGC Holding operational subsidiary companies is in excess of 2.1 mln km. In terms of transmission lines extension and number of consumers IDGC Holding ranks as one of the largest power grid companies globally. In 2010 the total volume of electric energy transmitted amounted to 591 bln kWh. IDGC Holding group companies manpower is as much as approximately 190 thousand highly qualified professionals who are responsible for reliable and quality transmission and distribution of electric energy as well as for sales of technological consumer connection services. For more detail please visit http://www.holding-mrsk.ru/about/facts/spravka/

Ensto

Ensto is an international technology company of Finnish origin specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of electrical systems and supplies for the distribution of electrical power as well as electrical applications. We are committed to lasting sustainable development and our goal is to be the world’s leading company in green energy efficiency and distribution. Our products, manufactured in seven different countries, are environmentally friendly, energy efficient and leave a minimum carbon footprint.
We build better society by improving energy efficiency and focusing on sustainable development. In order to accomplish it we have decided to be in the frontline of electrical industry in producing clean, recyclable, trusted and innovative products, solutions and services. Our products are designed and manufactured for a long lifetime and a low lifecycle impact on environment.
Established in 1958, we are a family business with 1,600 employees in Europe and Asia. The company’s turnover is 250 million euros.
Ensto has three key business units:
• Ensto Industrial Solutions business unit is an expert in enclosing systems targeted mainly at demanding applications requiring high degree of protection and impact strength.
• Ensto Building Technology business unit is unique in the field of integrated building technology. Its solutions are based on sustainable development and aim at increasing energy-efficiency in people's daily life.
• Ensto Utility Networks business unit is developing, manufacturing and marketing solutions for electricity distribution and transmission. The solutions and product packages cover both overhead lines and undeground networks. Ensto’s reliable technology for energy efficient, safe and environment friendly electricity network building, together with our reputation as a dependable partner with an extensive training program are highly appreciated by customers worldwide. Ensto has own companies in 20 countries and export to over 80 countries The local presence helps Ensto to understand the special requirements in network building in a wide range of countries. Successful operations in many different climates, environments and cultures with know-how of over 50 years are reflected in long-term, open and mutually benefitting cooperation with our customers.

The Enervent Pro series to be sold to Recair

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Enervent will focus on the Family series of heat recovery and air handling equipment intended for houses.

The Enervent Pro series to be sold to Recair

Enervent Oy (’Enervent’) and Recair Ltd (’Recair’) have signed an agreement according to which Enervent will sell its Pro business to Recair. The Enervent Pro series comprises larger-sized air handling equipment for retail and office construction. Enervent will focus on the Family series and the internationalisation of that business.

Enervent employs 13 production staff and 3 office staff in its Pro business, who will be transferred to the employment of Recair as previous employees. Of the approximately €2 million turnover of the Enervent Pro business, 75% is generated from Finnish sales.

After the transaction, Enervent will focus on the Family series of heat recovery and air handling equipment intended for houses. This series already forms about 80 of Enervent's turnover and employs about one hundred people.

”Recair offers an excellent basis to guarantee the international competitiveness of Enervent’s Pro business. In line with its future strategy, Enervent wants to invest in its product development and sales of solutions for residential construction,” says Jari Mikkonen, CEO of Enervent Oy. With its Family series, Enervent is the market leader in Finland.

”We believe that our staff, customers and partners will benefit from the arrangement: As part of Recair, the business will have better resources and prospects for growth in sales, product development and expansion of the product range,” says Jukka Nyman, Managing Director of Recair.

Ensto’s strong financial position will enable the further development of Enervent Family series. The Family series is a fundamental part of the Ensto Hybrid House solution, in which electrical and air-handling solutions are combined in an energy-efficient whole. The Ensto Hybrid House is one of Ensto’s key solutions.

After the final completion of the transaction, the responsibility for sales of the products in Enervent Pro series will be transferred to Recair on 1 September 2011. For the time being, production of the Pro series will continue at Enervent’s facilities in Porvoo.

Additional information: Jari Mikkonen, CEO, Enervent Oy, tel. +358 (0)40 541 6774 .

Ensto
Ensto is an international cleantech company and family business specialising in the development, manufacture and marketing of electrical systems and accessories. Its systems and products are in a key position in the distribution and energy-efficient use of electrical energy. We are committed to sustainable development, and our goal is to be the world’s leading company in the field of green energy efficiency. Our products are manufactured in seven countries. They are environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient and their carbon footprint is small.

Ensto is a company founded by Ensio Miettinen in 1958. It now employs a total of about 1,600 people in Europe and Asia. Ensto’s turnover is about €240 million. Its business is divided into three units: Ensto Utility Networks, Ensto Industrial Solutions and Ensto Building Technology.
Enervent is part of Ensto Building Technology business unit.

Recair
Recair Ltd is one of Finland's leading manufacturers of air-handling equipment and an importer of air heat pumps and refrigeration systems. Our offices are located in Tuusula, Vantaa and Kemi.
Recair Ltd is one of the leading Finnish manufacturers in its field. Our experts provide top-level consultancy for our demanding clients in the fields of air-handling and refrigeration at demanding locations. We are renowned for our product quality and delivery reliability.

We provide comprehensive services related to all air-conditioning and refrigeration technology on a turn-key principle, all the way from design, manufacture and installation to service and maintenance, depending on the contract.

Ensto Utility Networks thank their customers

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:02:21 GMT

Ensto Utility Networks conducted a customer satisfaction survey in spring 2011 and the results have now been processed. To our delight, we have received a lot of valuable feedback and found out that we also have room for improvement.

Ensto Utility Networks thank their customers

We have heard and understood our customers’ feedback and will make actions accordingly. There were some clear key areas we decided to seize:

1. Service level development

Altogether, the majority of our customers state that our service level has improved during the past two years. However, at the same time, 5% are saying that the service level has decreased. We will pay special attention to keeping our services and operations at a high level.

2. Personal relationship with us

Almost all the respondents were stating that their personal relationship with us is good or excellent. And as we knew to expect, the most useful information source for the customers is the personal visit. Still a significant number of our clients are welcoming more active contacting from us and that is something we will happily execute!

3. Future purchases

All customers of Ensto Utility Networks responded that they are willing to purchase from us in the future but some expressed this with reservations saying that they will purchase with ‘certain conditions’. We will do our best to find out what these expectations are and to fulfill them.

Development actions

Local presence is an important part of Ensto Utility Networks and we consider it very important to serve our customers locally in their language. Based on the results, we have made country specific action plans to develop our operations and services according to the local customers’ needs and wishes.

Ensto Utility Networks

Markku Wederhorn
President

The survey was conducted by Innolink Research Oy via email. We received 442 customer responses which totalled to a response rate of 40%. The survey questionnaire was sent to our customers in 12 countries using 12 local languages. The target groups were utilities, contractors and distributors.

Tallinn-Monte Carlo Rally 2011

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:35:47 GMT

Tallinn-Monte Carlo Electric Race Marathon 2011 has now finished. Ensto participated in the project as one of international cooperation partners.

Tallinn - Monte Carlo Electric Marathon 2011

The race of electric vehicles started in front of the Opera Theatre Estonia and during 10 days the cars passed Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and finally ended in Monaco – altogether 3200 km.

The purpose of Electric Marathon was to:
a) re-establish the tradition of historical car race between Tallinn and Monte-Carlo
b) promote environmentally friendly electric vehicles
c) connect Northern and Southern Europe with environmentally friendly road covered with charging points for electric vehicles

The thing that made this particular race unique was, that it was driven exclusively with electric cars.

The trip lasted 10 days and it ran through 8 countries.

Ensto's crucial role

On these long routes, it is vitally important to arrange the charging or "refueling" reliably. Ensto had made a movable charging unit that is easily following the with the cars of the competition.
Two mobile charging centers were specially made in cooperation with Harju Elekter, each composed of six charging poles and a distribution center.

At the finish line

In Monaco, the competitors were greeted by a great amount of spectators and also by H.S.H Albert II, the Prince of Monaco, who participated in organizing of the race. He puts a great emphasis on electric driving in Monaco region.

The best drivers received great trophies in a festive ceremony at the front of the Automobile Club de Monaco. The same place where F1 Monaco Grand Prix –trophies were handed just few weeks before. The trophies were handed by Albert II, the Prince of Monaco, Edgar Savisaar, the mayor of Tallinn and Timo Miettinen, Ensto's Chairman of the board.

More information about the electric marathon: www.electricrace.eu

Toyota Prius was plugged into an Ensto charging pole

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:33:31 GMT

Toyota Prius was plugged into an Ensto charging pole

Matti Rae ready to plug-in a Prius to the new Ensto electric vehicle charging pole.

Ensto's EV charging product development team is currently testing how Toyota’s Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) meets the needs of an average driver. Driving and charging are tested together with the world’s leading electric vehicle developers.

Plug-in hybrids are not a common sight in the traffic yet, but at Ensto you may spot one. Ensto’s own electric vehicle Doris got a boyfriend for a couple of weeks as our ladies and gentlemen involved in the product development of EV charging poles are testing electric driving.

Toyota Prius currently being charged at Ensto main office in Porvoo combines electric and hybrid technology and represents the next major step in our efforts to support emission-free traffic. It is equipped with a battery that can be recharged by connecting the plug to an Ensto charging pole. The car is used as an emission-free electric vehicle for short distances and as a conventional hybrid vehicle for longer trips.

Zero stress on the environment

The first one to take Prius for a test drive was Matti Rae, Director of New Technologies at Ensto. He opens the charging station with his RFID card and is ready to go. After a 1.5 hour charging with the new Ensto EVC pole, the battery of 5.2 kWh is full.

Naturally, Matti has driven a hybrid and also a pure electric vehicle before but still he enjoys the experience. In one day, he drove approximately 20 km which is quite typical for him and also the range the plug-in Prius can travel in EV mode. During the day, zero euros was used on gasoline. As the electricity used for charging was generated mainly from renewable energy sources, there was no stress on Matti’s conscience either.

When the pioneers meet

The current cooperation is part of Toyota’s intensive testing period to make the technology ready for market. Toyota is the leader in developing electric driving, whereas Ensto is pioneering in electric vehicle charging business.

Annual review 2010

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:39:47 GMT

Energy-Efficiency Accelerates Growth for Ensto

Turnover grows by over 25%, operating profit triples

2010 will be remembered at Ensto for many reasons. Ensto’s turnover grew by 26% last year. There was growth in all business areas and markets.

2010 will be remembered at Ensto for many reasons. Sadly, the company’s founder, Ensio Miettinen, has passed away, leaving us in December at the age of 80, but that was not before he witnessed many important new conquests in areas such as electric car charging and power electronics.

Ensto’s turnover grew by 26% last year. There was growth in all business areas and markets. The total turnover for 2010 reached EUR 215 million. Including the full-year figures from a business acquired towards the end of the year, the total turnover was approx. EUR 240 million.

‘We have decided to focus on solutions that promote energy-efficiency and sustainable development. Our growth was accelerated by a boost in single-family house construction, currency exchange rate developments, and the current trend of energy efficiency,’ explains Ensto President and CEO Timo Luukkainen. The company’s solutions received accolades over the course of the year – for instance, in a Russian national energy-efficiency competition.

Acquisitions in the Smart Grid Markets

In addition to organic growth, Ensto expanded its operations through business acquisitions. In October, the Group took over the French company NOVEXIA, which manufactures equipment for low- and medium-voltage electrical networks, as well as related automation and remote monitoring devices.

With the acquisition, Ensto reinforced its competence in the smart network market. ‘NOVEXIA’s long-term customer relationships strengthen Ensto’s position in the electricity network construction sector, especially in French-speaking markets, and the company’s products perfectly complement Ensto’s previous product selection, particularly in terms of Smart Grids. Smart Grids increase the energy-efficiency of our surroundings, but they do set new requirements for network construction,’ Luukkainen says.

Growth in All Markets

Growing market areas include e.g. Russia, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. ‘Ensto’s traditional countries, Sweden and Norway, have also increased their orders,’ Luukkainen says.

The popularity of the energy efficiency trend has also led the company to invest in gaining competence in this field. ‘Our personnel base is growing. Last year, we recruited more than a hundred new employees, and we have continued at a similar pace so far this year,’ Luukkainen states.

The greatest percentage of employees (37%) was in Finland, with the numbers divided between Porvoo and Mikkeli, followed by Estonia, which saw the opening of a new plastic casing factory in October. In addition to the new Tallinn plant, Ensto has Estonian production facilities in Keila. Together, these two factories employ some 500 people.

Growth is Forecasted to Continue

The energy efficiency trend benefits the electricity sector. When the power generated is clean, even the strictest environmental requirements are fulfilled. The company predicts that growth will continue, not only in its own business but throughout the electricity market.

Ensto is still sticking to last year’s target of doubling its turnover in five years. The CEO sees no reason this objective should not be fulfilled: ‘Clean electricity offers opportunities for growth, not just for us but also for our customers. Ensto has always invested in product development and worked closely with its customers. We believe that with this policy we will continue to flourish – especially in the current market situation, where the solutions’ environmental sustainability is valued.’

**Key Figures for 2010*, in millions of euros**

	2010	2009	Change
Turnover	214.5	170.1	+26%
Operating profit	13.8	4.7	+192%
% of turnover	6.6	2.8

* Including figures for NOVEXIA for October–December 2010.

Further information: Timo Luukkainen, President and CEO of Ensto Group, tel. +358 20 476 6105

Products tested according to new
EN 50397-2 standard

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:51:16 GMT

Products tested according to the new EN 50397-2 standard

Ensto offers accessories tested according to the EN 50397-2 standard for medium voltage covered conductors. The new standard guarantees the quality of the tested accessories.

Ensto offers products tested according to the EN 50397-2 standard for medium voltage covered conductors. The new standard includes a number of demanding tests, which guarantees the performance and the quality of the tested accessories.
Ensto’s watertight accessory range for medium voltage includes:

EN 50397-2 – more demanding, more extensive

New international overhead line standard EN50397-2 defines test requirements for the accessories used with covered conductors (PAS/BLL). EN 50397 standard defines the requirements for covered conductors, EN 50397-2 defines, for its part, requirements for accessories used with these conductors. Compared to earlier national standards, EN 50397-2 is substantially more demanding and covers the accessories designed for covered conductors more extensively. This adds reliability for the CC system.

More about the EN 50397-2 standard

Reliability for electricity distribution

The new standard required Ensto to set more focus on product development. This resulted in a more reliable product family. The new accessories add corrosion resistance of installations and lengthen their lifecycle also in demanding circumstances. Ensto’s accessories are watertight and tested in co-operation with SGS Fimko.

Product information

Watertight overhead line accessories brochure

Ensto opened a new R&D office

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:55:23 GMT

Ensto opened a new R&D office

Ensto has opened a new R&D office next to Aalto University, the leading international scientific community in Finland combining technology, economics and arts.

Ensto has opened a new R&D office in Innopoli located in Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland. The new office is located next to Aalto University, which is the leading international scientific community in Finland combining technology, economics and arts.

The new R&D office provides Ensto direct access to a wide know-how pool and international research community which is important for Ensto as a forerunner in areas such as energy efficiency, sustainability and smart grids. Part of R&D will remain in Porvoo where up-to-date laboratory and prototyping facilities are located as well.

Contact information:

Ensto Finland Oy
Innopoli 1
Tekniikantie 12
02150 ESPOO
FINLAND

Renaming of Ensto Enclosures and Components business unit

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:05:29 GMT

Renaming of Ensto Enclosures and Components business unit

As of 1st of February 2011 Ensto Enclosures and Components will be renamed to Ensto Industrial Solutions.

As of 1st of February 2011 Ensto Enclosures and Components will be renamed to Ensto Industrial Solutions. The new name highlights both the industrial focus as well as customer driven solution business approach the business unit is known of.

Naming of the main product lines i.e. thermoplastic - and metal enclosure solutions as well as industrial components will remain the same.

EM Group subscribed for European Batteries Ltd shares

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:32:02 GMT

Ensto's parent company subcribed for European Batteries Ltd shares

Finnish Industry Investment, Fennia Group, Ensto's parent company EM Group and private investors have subscribed for European Batteries Ltd shares worth 13,7 million euros in connection with a directed share issue organised by the company. European Batteries develops and manufactures large, rechargeable lithium-ion based prismatic cells and battery systems. The batteries are used as an energy source in large electric and hybrid vehicles, such as buses and delivery vans, and heavy industrial machines and ships. Large lithium-ion battery systems provide an efficient solution for reserve power systems and large scale energy storage systems.

The current round of financing enables the company to move from early-stage production to industrial production. It also provides the necessary resources for building up an international clientele and partnership network. Jukka Koskinen, CEO of European Batteries comments: “The company is pleased to get new investors on board to develop a Finnish growth company in a new sector and developing market”.

Eeva Grannenfelt, Investment Director at Pension Fennia comments: “European Batteries is a significant growth company in Finland and in the Nordic countries as a whole. Fennia Group wants to be involved in financing Finnish entrepreneurship and employment. An innovative future-oriented company is exactly what a responsible investor wants in its investment portfolio”.

Juha Marjosola, CEO of Finnish Industry Investment comments: “We expect the battery systems market to grow as the demand for electric vehicles and other clean technologies accelerates. European Batteries is a significant industrial project in the field of new clean technologies. It is the first of its kind in Europe and offers a challenging development task in the high-risk technology field”.

EM Group has been one of the main shareholders of European Batteries since 2009. Timo Miettinen, Chairman of the Board of EM Group comments: “Our subsidiary Ensto develops charging systems and other cleantech and energy-saving electrical power solutions. Large lithium-ion batteries are an important aspect of the current energy revolution. This is why the investment in European Batteries is important for us”.

European Batteries currently employs some 70 people in Espoo, Tuusula and Varkaus in Finland. The company started the production of prismatic cells and battery systems in its Varkaus manufacturing unit in the autumn 2010. The expected turnover for 2011 is approximately 15 million euros.

For more information, please contact:
Jukka Koskinen, CEO, European Batteries
Tel: +358 40 749 9402, e-mail: jukka.koskinen(a)europeanbatteries.com

Eeva Grannenfelt, Investment Director, Pension Fennia
Tel: +358 50 544 6355, e-mail: eeva.grannenfelt(a)elake-fennia.com

Juha Marjosola, CEO, Finnish Industry Investment
Tel: +358 9 6803 6811, e-mail: juha.marjosola(a)industryinvestment.com

Timo Miettinen, Chairman of the Board, EM Group
Tel: +358 204 76 3551, e-mail: timo.miettinen(a)emgroup.fi

European Batteries Oy develops and manufactures large, rechargable lithium-ion based prismatic cells and battery systems, utilizing the industry’s leading technology and know-how. We are proud to present proven expertise and top-notch achievements in creating advanced battery solutions. As we continue to improve the overall quality of our systems as well as our production efficiency, we sincerely believe European Batteries is able to add substantial value for those looking to get more out of their investments in sustainable energy technologies. www.europeanbatteries.com

Fennia Group consists of Fennia, Pension Fennia and Fennia Life. Together the companies offer their clients competitive, high-quality non-life, life and pension insurance services. The Fennia Group provides various risk management and insurance services for enterprises, their personnel, entrepreneurs and private households, as well as flexible client financing solutions. www.fennia.fi

Finnish Industry Investment Ltd is a government-owned investment company whose mission is to promote and stimulate Finnish business, employment and economic growth through capital investment. Finnish Industry Investment invests in funds and directly in growth companies. Capital investments are needed for financing growth, and for internationalisation, spin-offs, major industrial investments, and both sectoral and corporate restructurings. The targets are in all sectors. The company co-invests with private investors, limiting its investment to at most half the capital invested and ownership. The investments of Finnish Industry Investment amount to MEUR 660. www.industryinvestment.com

EM Group is a family business based in Finland whose main focus is to own and develop industrial enterprises and real estate. The EM Group companies operate in 20 countries and employ 1700 people. The Group turnover is EUR 260 million. www.emgroup.fi

Ensio Miettinen has passed away

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:54:59 GMT

Ensio Miettinen has passed away

Ensio Miettinen, the founder of Ensto, passed away at his home yesterday, 8 December 2010, at the age of 80.

Ensio Miettinen was the CEO of Ensto Group from 1958 until 1978 and a member of the board until 2008. He was a greatly admired entrepreneur, leader, philosopher and visionary. Product development was particularly close to his heart.

Ensio Miettinen will be sorely missed by his wife, four children with their families, and by his many colleagues and friends.

New invoicing addresses

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:13:31 GMT

Ensto’s invoicing addresses will be changed

Ensto’s and its parent company EM Group’s invoicing addresses will be changed as of 7 Dec 2010. After that, previous addresses are no longer valid.

Ensto’s and its parent company EM Group’s invoicing addresses will be changed as of 7 Dec 2010. Previous addresses are not valid after 7 Dec 2010 and only the new invoicing addresses listed below should be used.

E-invoicing saves the environment

All Ensto companies in Finland, Estonia and Sweden can receive e-invoices. Our e-invoice operator will be changed as of 7 Dec 2010. The new operator is Itella Information Oy.

Operator: Itella Information Oy
Broker ID: 003710948874

For further information, please contact our Financial Shared Services:

Finnish companies:
kirsi.aaltonen@ensto.com
p. +358 204 76 2714

Estonian companies:
ethel.aav@ensto.com
p. +372 6 512 111

Swedish companies:
gunnar.engstrom@ensto.com
p. +46 8 556 309 17

E-invoicing addresses as well as OVT-addresses of EM Group companies

Ensto won the "Save energy!" Award in Russia

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:43:25 GMT

Ensto won the "Save Energy" Award in Russia

Ensto has won the ‘Save Energy!’ award, the national award for energy efficiency in Russia. Ensto won the first prize with its building electrification in the category 'Energy efficient city'.

Ensto has won the ‘Save Energy!’ award, the national award for energy efficiency in Russia. Ensto won the first prize with its building electrification in the category 'Energy efficient city'. ‘Save Energy!’ award is an annual and a socially significant prize awarded for the most notable achievements in the field of energy saving. Ensto's integrated energy-saving solutions for building electrification were awarded for their energy-efficiency and energy savings in homes and offices.

‘Save Energy!’ award in the field of energy saving contributes to
• promotion of the culture of energy saving nationwide
• mass use of energy-saving products and services
• best practices in energy saving and
• increased energy efficiency.

The Award has been initiated by the Ministry of Energy of RF, Moscow's government, Moscow's International Business Association, Moscow's Chamber of Commerce and Industry and many other business and official organizations.

Erkki Anttila, Director for Ensto Russia, at the award ceremony in the Big Conference Hall of the Moscow's government building.

Ensto acquires French company NOVEXIA

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:33:05 GMT

Ensto acquires French company NOVEXIA
Boosting business towards smart grids

Ensto has purchased the entire share capital of the French company NOVEXIA, a manufacturer of low and medium voltage power grid devices, as well as their automation and remote control equipment. The acquisition is perfectly in line with Ensto’s strategy of focusing on energy efficiency and new demands for electricity distribution.

With this acquisition, Ensto is strengthening its capabilities, particularly in the area of smart grids. ‘NOVEXIA’s long-term customer relationships will solidify Ensto’s position in the grid construction market. Its product offering will complement Ensto’s current product selection, especially in the area of network automation for smart grids. Smart grids enhance energy efficiency in our enviroment, but set new demands to grid construction,’ says Timo Luukkainen, Ensto's CEO.

Product offerings and market areas that complement each other

This acquisition will provide opportunities in the French market for both underground cable and overhead line grid construction. ‘The new entity will combine the strong market positions, product offerings and customer-oriented, comprehensive service concepts of both companies. This will benefit customers, partners and employees,’ Luukkainen adds.

The acquisition will strengthen and expand Ensto’s business, especially in France and French-speaking markets and provide new product offering for Ensto's present customers. In particular, NOVEXIA will strengthen the Ensto Utility Networks business unit. After the transaction, Ensto's turnover is approximately €230 million and the company employs 1600 people.

Further information:
Timo Luukkainen, President of Ensto Group, tel. +358 40 514 3040
Markku Wederhorn, President of Ensto Utility Networks business unit, tel. +358 400 500 139

Ensto in brief

Ensto is a family business and international cleantech company specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of electrical systems and supplies for the distribution of electrical power as well as electrical applications. We are committed to lasting sustainable development and our goal is to be the world’s leading company in green energy efficiency and distribution. Our products, manufactured in seven different countries, are environmentally friendly, energy efficient and leave a minimum carbon footprint.

Established by Ensio Miettinen in 1958, we are a family business with 1,600 employees in Europe and Asia. The company’s turnover is 230 million euros. Ensto has three business units: Ensto Utility Networks, Ensto Enclosures and Components and Ensto Building Technology.

NOVEXIA in brief

NOVEXIA is a subsidiary of the Sofisme Group. It specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of low and medium voltage power grid devices as well as their automation and remote control equipment. NOVEXIA is a French family business, founded in 1925, with approximately 150 employees and a turnover of €30 million.

Smart Grid

Smart grids constitute a customer-oriented market place where renewable energy production, consumption and energy efficiency services can comprehensively utilize the power distribution grid. Traditionally, the power distribution grid has been a passive component of a centrally fed power system. In the future, active resources available at distribution grid level, such as decentralized production, steerable loads, chargeable electric cars and energy storage will be integrated into the energy markets and power systems. This will set new demands on reliability, load balancing and automation of the power distribution system.

An active power distribution grid will include several steerable power output directions, controllable components and their management systems. Remotely readable smart power meters are an integral part of a smart power grid.

Ensto opens new factory in Tallinn

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:06:43 GMT

Ensto invests in enclosure manufacturing
Demand increasing in renewable energy industries

Ensto opened a new factory in Tallinn, Estonia, which doubles the production volume of thermoplastic enclosures. The investment was made in order to establish a world-class factory with excellent delivery performance, quality and flexibility.

Ensto is one of the largest manufacturers of mass-customized and tailor-made enclosing solutions used e.g. in renewable energy industries. The excellent geographic location of the new factory enables shorter and flexible deliveries to main customers in Central Europe.

According to Timo Luukkainen, President and CEO of Ensto, there are ca 6,000 different products made in the factories in Estonia, located in Keila and now also in Tallinn. “The new factory produces mass-customized enclosures with high quality. The demand for these products is increasing drastically and our strong growth is expected to continue“, describes Timo Luukkainen the capacity of the new factory.

Mr Luukkainen adds: "99.5% of the factory’s production is exported outside of Estonia and is delivered mainly to Central Europe and to such countries as Japan, USA, China, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. The factory currently employs 130 people; 50 of these jobs were created this year."

The factory is located in the Tallinn Industrial Park. The total area of the premises in the factory is 9,800 m2. The Tallinn factory specializes in injection moulding and assembly services of plastic enclosures. The factory has up-to-date injection moulding equipment and robotic technology which ensure fast and high quality production.

Ensto's turnover increased by 20 per cent

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:21:00 GMT

Ensto’s year off to a flying start
Turnover increased by 20 per cent

Ensto Group’s turnover for January-July 2010 was EUR 108.9 million. Compared to the first seven months of the previous year, this represents an increase of over 20%. Losses of EUR 0.25 million for the same period last year gave way to an operating profit of EUR 6.0 million. Demand is improving and activity in the market has picked up. Turnover increased in all business sectors, most notably in building technology and grid construction.

During the last year, Ensto has seen significant changes in its business unit structure. The objective has been to streamline the organization and remove any overlapping activities. ‘In its current shape, Ensto is extremely well positioned to focus on R&D as well as new products and manufacturing methods’, says Timo Luukkainen, CEO of Ensto.

Transferring enclosure production from Porvoo to Estonia, a project began last year, is now close to completion. The production lines for electric heaters will move to the facilities that became available after the transfer.

Entering new markets on the strength of R&D

Currently, Ensto employs approximately 1,300 people in 19 countries in Europe and Asia. Last autumn, the latest Ensto company was established in India. This manufacturing plant, situated close to New Delhi, produces overhead line equipment. Both Ensto’s new business areas and its traditional grid construction markets are now experiencing high demand.

‘As electric cars, for example, have become more common, new business opportunities have been created both for us and our customers. Our recharging stations are already used in several European cities along roads, in shopping centers, parking areas etc. Right now, the sector is developing at immense speed. In such an environment, an international family business such as Ensto has excellent opportunities for succeeding,’ asserts Luukkainen.

In its business operations, Ensto focuses strongly on green energy efficiency. ‘Even when many other market areas faced economic distress, our customers, who focused on renewable energy sources, increased their purchasing volumes by as much as 30%. During the first half of the year, product sales increased most in Enervent's energy-efficient ventilation equipment markets. These two examples are clear indicators of why Ensto’s future is built on environmentally friendly energy efficiency,’ explains Timo Luukkainen.

Further information: Timo Luukkainen, CEO of Ensto, mobile. +358 40 514 3040

Jan-Jul
2010

Jan-Jul
2009

Change

Turnover

108.9 M€

90 M€

+ 20,8 %

Operating Profit

6.0 M€

-0.25 M€

+ 2506,0 %

Sustainability with EnstoNet to Porta Nuova Garibaldi in Italy

Tue, 25 May 2010 10:29:00 GMT

Porta Nuova Garibaldi, Italy

The Garibaldi building project in Milan is a massive redevelopment of Porta Nuova area covering 110,000 square meters. "The future town of Milan" is based on environmental sustainability, which can be seen also from EnstoNet installation system chosen for it.

In the area of Porta Nuova in Milan, there is ongoing a massive building project that covers 110,000 square meters. "The future town of Milan" is planned as entirely pedestrian district with a "podium" that will be a platform e.g. for offices, residences, shops and hotel. The Garibaldi project is based on environmental sustainability, which can be seen also from Ensto's products chosen for it. The flexible EnstoNet installation system maximises the usability of the spaces in long-term.

Location: Milan, Italy
Owner: Hines
Designer: Ariatta, M2Partner
Architect: Cesar Pelli
Ordered by: Site, Elettromeccanicagalli

Description:

The project is part of the redevelopment of the Garibaldi-Repubblica and will be built on several levels, with a total area of 110,000 square meters. The future town of Milan boast architecture from the majestic size for which the choice of shapes and advanced materials becomes witness of fidelity to environmental sustainability as a fundamental principle.
Designed by Pelli as entirely pedestrian district, the project was born around a "podium", a square of 100 meters in diameter, raised six feet above the street level. This idea of a pedestrian zone from the extraordinary size arose from a plan to create continuity between the Park and the citadel of fashion: a pedestrian area surrounded by shops and offices, and a road that passes under the platform.
Under the podium will be made in project financing car parks for an area of over 40 thousand square meters.
Around the "Podium" will rise buildings eco-friendly glass and iron among the tallest of which will reach 145 meters (200 meters height considering the antenna), with residences and offices, and spaces dedicated to fashion, creativity, communication and production. A large hotel with 300 rooms close to the square overlooked by restaurants, cafes, shops, places for culture and music. Even for the construction of the hotel will be the bio principle: the most recent studies will be used in saving energy, materials innovation and environmental sustainability. The natural energy will be maximized for both heating and cooling environments and for their lighting.

Enclosing solutions for the wind energy industry

Thu, 06 May 2010 06:43:00 GMT

Leaflet now available on enclosing solutions targeted at the wind energy industry

We have published a new leaflet presenting our enclosing solutions targeted at the wind energy industry.

We have published a new leaflet presenting our enclosing solutions targeted at the wind energy industry. The leaflet presents our capabilities and offering in brief. Electronic pdf versions of the English-language leaflet can be downloaded from our web pages.

Download the leaflet
Become familiar with our industry specific enclosing systems

Financial review: Ensto continues strong

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:55:00 GMT

Ensto continues in full force after changes
- Profitability maintained through quick adjustments

Last year was a year of changes for Ensto due to the worldwide financial crisis. Turnover for 2009 came to EUR 170 million, for a 16 per cent decrease year on year.

Last year was a year of changes for Ensto due to the worldwide financial crisis. Turnover for 2009 came to EUR 170 million, for a 16 per cent decrease year on year. Operating profit was down by almost a third. Nevertheless, the adjustments carried out last year can rightfully be considered a success.

Timo Luukkainen, Ensto's CEO since May, points out: "The forecast in mid 2009 was for a negative result. Ending up with a positive figure definitely means a victory for us. Thanks to rapidly implemented savings and other adjustments, we were able to continue Ensto's loss-free history."

Finnish personnel united as Ensto Finland Oy

Ensto Electric Oy, Ensto Control Oy, and Ensto Sekko Oy will merge to a single company, Ensto Finland Oy, as of 1 May 2010. The goal of the merger is to streamline administrative routines. This change will not affect the operations of Ensto Oy or Enervent Oy in any way.

"The future juridical structure corresponds to the new organisational structure introduced last autumn, according to which the production facilities serve all of Ensto's business areas", Luukkainen explains.

In 2009, the company both sold and acquired businesses. The share in Ensto Busch-Jaeger was sold to ABB in January. In May and June, Ensto was joined by plastics manufacturer Imco and heat recovery expert Enervent, respectively. Imco was a former subsidiary of Ensto's parent company, EM Group.

Stronger foothold, smaller footprint

Led by the new CEO, Ensto has been strengthening its foothold in the market for energy-efficiency and sustainable development. The challenging market situation notwithstanding, Ensto is preparing for growth. Luukkainen concludes: "We expect the trends of energy efficiency to last and to provide several growth opportunities for the electricity sector."

Key figures in 2009 (M€)

	2009*	2008*	Change
Turnover	170,4	203,1	-16 %
Operating profit	4,7	6,9	-32 %
% of turnover	2,8	3,4

* excluding Ensto Busch-Jaeger

Further information: Timo Luukkainen, President and CEO, Ensto Group, Tel. +358 204 76 6105

New connectors and cable lugs for medium voltage

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:05:00 GMT

New connectors and cable lugs for medium voltage

The connectors and cable lugs are suitable for medium voltage cables with plastic or paper insulation.

Ensto has replaced the connectors in the 25-240 mm2 medium voltage cable accessory kits with its new self-produced SMJ connectors and SML cable lugs. The connectors and cable lugs are suitable for medium voltage cables with plastic or paper insulation.
The connectors and cable lugs are available for sale also as individual products.

The body of the connectors and cable lugs is made of tin plated aluminium, the screws of tin plated brass and the adapter for tightening the screws is made of aluminium and always included in the package.

Thanks to the tin plating the new connectors and cable lugs are corrosion tolerant and suitable for both aluminium and copper conductors.
The body of the connectors is equipped with a separating wall, which in transition joints prevents the oil from paper insulation to harm plastic insulation. The parting wall makes it also possible to connect copper and aluminium conductors without causing a galvanic corrosion.

SMJ connectors and SML cable lugs comply with the requirements of IEC61238-1 standard.

Product leaflet

To product information

Ensto Workpoint – new solution for workspace electrification

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:29:00 GMT

Ensto Workpoint – new solution for workspace electrification

New Ensto Workpoint solution enables you to move electrical and data connections according to changing needs. The modular Ensto Workpoint solution fits every office type, and full compatibility with the EnstoNet system raises efficiency to a new level.

New Ensto Workpoint solution enables you to move electrical and data connections according to changing needs. When compared with traditional methods it is in a class of its own in speed and flexibility of installation. The modular Ensto Workpoint service poles, mini posts and socket boxes fit every office type and full compatibility with the smart EnstoNet system raises efficiency to a new level.

Wide range of service poles

Find your perfect solution from the range covering over 50 models of prefabricated one- and two-sided aluminium service poles. Colour options are white (RAL9010) and anodized aluminium. All materials are halogen-free. The service poles stand on a solid base plate and are easy to move from place to place according to your needs.

Mini posts

Mini posts are suitable for spaces where visual obstacles are not wanted. You can hide the short two-sided aluminium mini posts for example under desks and meeting room tables. The pole houses both normal and data sockets. There are two sizes available, the 630 mm mini and even smaller 360 mm.

Socket boxes

Ensto socket boxes are an easy and cost-efficient way to provide electricity to office work spaces. The socket box fixed to the desk keeps cables neatly bunched and can be connected directly to the prefabricated EnstoNet installation system. The socket box range includes appliances that have socket outlets for normal electricity and boxes housing both normal and data sockets. All socket boxes are made of either aluminium or PVC.

Harbor strike in Finland has ended

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:45:00 GMT

Harbor Strike in Finland has ended

The strike by stevedores in the harbors in Finland has been ended today. Ensto was able to minimize delivery delays in most cases and the situation will be normalized shortly.

The strike by stevedores in the harbors in Finland has been ended today. The stevedores are to return to work as soon as possible.

During the strike the inbound and outbound logistics with containers was blocked in Finland. In spite of the strike Ensto was in most cases able to minimize delivery delays by using alternative transportation means.

We kindly ask our customers to take into account that due to congestion short delays in the traffic by sea may still continue for a couple of weeks before the situation is fully normalized.

In case of any inconvenience please contact our customer service.

Ensto Finland Oy to start operating

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT

Ensto Finland Oy to start operating

Ensto Group has decided to merge Ensto Electric Oy, Ensto Control Oy and Ensto Sekko Oy into one legal company called Ensto Finland Oy as of 1 May 2010.

Ensto Group has decided to merge Ensto Electric Oy, Ensto Control Oy and Ensto Sekko Oy into one legal company called Ensto Finland Oy. The merger will streamline the internal procedures and by simplifying our administration, we can concentrate on the value adding activities for the best of our customers.

The merger will not have an effect on SBU organizations serving customers, nor Enervent companies. Your contact persons will remain the same until further notice. All other contact information (addresses, e-mails or telephone numbers) will remain the same.

Ensto Finland Oy (as of 1 May 2010)

VAT 0130215-8
Ensio Miettisen katu 2
PO Box 77
06101 Porvoo
Tel. +358 204 76 21

Customer service

Tel. +358 200 29 007

Ensto Block Of Flats – Care-free and energy efficient solutions for renovation

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:01:00 GMT

Ensto Block Of Flats – Care-free and energy efficient solutions for renovation

Ensto provides energy efficient solutions for the electrification, lighting and ventilation, which increase both living comfort and safety in a block of flats.

Added energy efficiency requires solutions by which we use energy in the most feasible way. An integral part of this is also saving energy and money by decreasing the energy consumption.

Ensto's energy efficient solutions:

Motion detection lighting
Ventilation system
Floor heating
Frost protection
Distribution boards
Electric car charging

Ensto Cubo S thermoplastic enclosures in new sizes

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:28:00 GMT

Ensto Cubo S thermplastic enclosures in new sizes

Ensto Cubo S is a series of small to medium-size thermoplastic enclosures suitable for demanding environments. A total of 92 new enclosure alternatives in 19 new sizes have been added to the series in response to customer demand.

Following the product update, the Ensto Cubo S series has:

Two totally new enclosure sizes (100 mm x 100 mm x 35/60 mmand 125 mm x 250 mm x 125 mm)
Two base depths (25 and 50 mm)
One new cover depth (10 mm).

Cubo S enclosures suit perfectly for OEM solutions, e.g. drivers and controllers or PCBs. The new lower enclosures, combined with a new low cover alternative, add to the variety of uses of the enclosures. The enclosures require less space, which is a clear advantage when enclosing electronics.

Further product information

Product Manager Kimmo Meriluoto
Tel. +358 (0) 40 726 1001
E-mail firstname.lastname@ensto.com

Leaflet about the new Ensto Cubo S enclosures
List of all 228 Ensto Cubo S enclosures and their product codes
Article about the new Ensto Cubo S enclosures
Product card including technical drawings and 3D models

Annual review 2010_copy

Energy-Efficiency Accelerates Growth for Ensto

Turnover grows by over 25%, operating profit triples

2010 will be remembered at Ensto for many reasons. Ensto’s turnover grew by 26% last year. There was growth in all business areas and markets.

Acquisitions in the Smart Grid Markets

Growth in All Markets

Growing market areas include e.g. Russia, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. ‘Ensto’s traditional countries, Sweden and Norway, have also increased their orders,’ Luukkainen says.

Growth is Forecasted to Continue

**Key Figures for 2010*, in millions of euros**

	2010	2009	Change
Turnover	214.5	170.1	+26%
Operating profit	13.8	4.7	+192%
% of turnover	6.6	2.8

* Including figures for NOVEXIA for October–December 2010.

Further information: Timo Luukkainen, President and CEO of Ensto Group, tel. +358 20 476 6105

Annual review 2010_copy_copy

Energy-Efficiency Accelerates Growth for Ensto

Turnover grows by over 25%, operating profit triples

2010 will be remembered at Ensto for many reasons. Ensto’s turnover grew by 26% last year. There was growth in all business areas and markets.

Acquisitions in the Smart Grid Markets

Growth in All Markets

Growing market areas include e.g. Russia, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. ‘Ensto’s traditional countries, Sweden and Norway, have also increased their orders,’ Luukkainen says.

Growth is Forecasted to Continue

**Key Figures for 2010*, in millions of euros**

	2010	2009	Change
Turnover	214.5	170.1	+26%
Operating profit	13.8	4.7	+192%
% of turnover	6.6	2.8

* Including figures for NOVEXIA for October–December 2010.

Further information: Timo Luukkainen, President and CEO of Ensto Group, tel. +358 20 476 6105

UN Customer Satisfaction Survey Completed (pl)

Ensto Utility Networks dziękuje swoim klientom

Ensto Utility Networks przeprowadziło na wiosnę 2011 roku ankietę dotyczącą zadowolenia swoich klientów ze współpracy z firmą Ensto. Właśnie poznaliśmy jej rezultaty, z których wynika iż poziom zadowolenia z naszej działalności jest wysoki. Otrzymaliśmy też wiele wskazówek, które pomogą nam utrzymać ten wysoki poziom, a w przyszłości przeprowadzić niezbędne zmiany na lepsze.
Wybraliśmy kilka zagadnień, którymi zajmiemy się w pierwszej kolejności:

1. Obsługa klienta

Wielu respondentów podkreślało wysoki poziom naszej obsługi i zauważyło dużo pozytywnych zmian w ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat. Tylko 5% zauważyło lekki spadek w tej dziedzinie. Jest więc dla nas dużym wyzwaniem, aby utrzymać ten wysoki poziom zadowolenia z naszych usług.

2. Codzienne kontakty

Prawie wszyscy biorący udział w ankiecie klienci bardzo mocno podkreślali rolę codziennych kontaktów z naszymi pracownikami i ocenili je również bardzo wysoko. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na częste wizyty i seminaria. Postaramy się utrzymać częstotliwość naszych wizyt, a niektórych klientów odwiedzać nawet częściej niż do tej pory.

3. Zakupy wyrobów Ensto

Wszyscy respondenci wyrazili wolę dokonywania w dalszym ciągu zakupów naszych wyrobów, a tylko kilku zaznaczyło, że zrobi to pod pewnymi warunkami. Zrobimy wszystko, co w naszej mocy, aby te warunki rozpoznać i spełnić.

Sprostanie tym wszystkim wyzwaniom nie jest łatwym zadaniem, dlatego opracowaliśmy plan działania, dostosowany do potrzeb i specyfiki polskiego rynku.

Dziękujemy wszystkim, którzy wzięli udział w badaniu!

Ensto Utility Networks
Ensto Pol Sp. z o.o.

Piotr Grodecki
Dyrektor Sprzedaży

Ankieta została przeprowadzona przez Innolink Research Oy, drogą internetową. Otrzymaliśmy 442 odpowiedzi. Pytania wysłaliśmy do 12 krajów i wszystkie były w lokalnym języku danego kraju. Respondentami byli pracownicy energetyki, firm projektowych i wykonawczych oraz hurtowni elektrotechnicznych.

Latest news

Ensto's EV charging point awarded with important design prize

Ensto´s EV charging point awarded with important design prize – great success at the “red dot award: product design 2011”

Tough competition, excellent outcome

The award-winning EVP in the red dot design museum

The red dot design award

Ensto Pro: Face-to-Face Training and Dialogue in Sweden

Ensto Pro: Face-to-Face Training and Dialogue

Extensive installer training

Mutual learning

Ensto Pro guarantees superb installation

Ensto delivers charging stations for a major Russian EV pilot

Ensto to deliver charging Stations for a major Russian EV pilot

Ensto to supply the project with state-of-the-art charging stations

A ground-breaking moment for Russia

Electric charging poles for electric cars are arriving at the island of Capri in Italy

Anacapri, ideal place for ecological electric cars

Electric charging poles for electric cars are arriving to the island of Capri in Italy

Initiative taking off immediately

A unique but welcome sight on the streets of the Blue Island

Ensto develops modern parking services in France

Ensto develops modern parking services in France

Ensto remains confident in uncertain times

Ensto remains confident in uncertain times

Success in international traditional and Smart Grid businesses

Forecasts brightened gradually

Key Figures for 2011, in millions of euros

New addition to SLIW 50 connector family

New SLIW58

SOLVED expert service aims to be the world’s leading cleantech community – Ensto is in!

SOLVED expert service aims to be the world’s leading cleantech community – Ensto is in!

Ensto prepares for decrease in demand

Ensto prepares for decrease in demand

Ensto a member of Europacable Accessory Committee

Ensto a member of Europacable Accessory Committee

Supporting Global Dignity

Supporting Global Dignity

IDGC Holding and Ensto into Partnership

IDGC Holding and Ensto Enter into Business Partnership

The Enervent Pro series to be sold to Recair

The Enervent Pro series to be sold to Recair

Ensto Utility Networks thank their customers

Ensto Utility Networks thank their customers

1. Service level development

2. Personal relationship with us

3. Future purchases

Development actions

Tallinn-Monte Carlo Rally 2011

Tallinn - Monte Carlo Electric Marathon 2011

Toyota Prius was plugged into an Ensto charging pole

Toyota Prius was plugged into an Ensto charging pole

Annual review 2010

Energy-Efficiency Accelerates Growth for Ensto

Turnover grows by over 25%, operating profit triples

Acquisitions in the Smart Grid Markets

Growth in All Markets

Growth is Forecasted to Continue

Key Figures for 2010*, in millions of euros

Products tested according to newEN 50397-2 standard

Products tested according to the new EN 50397-2 standard

EN 50397-2 – more demanding, more extensive

Reliability for electricity distribution

Ensto opened a new R&D office

Ensto opened a new R&D office

Contact information:

Renaming of Ensto Enclosures and Components business unit

Renaming of Ensto Enclosures and Components business unit

EM Group subscribed for European Batteries Ltd shares

Ensto's parent company subcribed for European Batteries Ltd shares

Ensio Miettinen has passed away

Ensio Miettinen has passed away

New invoicing addresses

Ensto’s invoicing addresses will be changed

E-invoicing saves the environment

E-invoicing addresses as well as OVT-addresses of EM Group companies

Ensto won the "Save energy!" Award in Russia

Ensto won the "Save Energy" Award in Russia

Ensto acquires French company NOVEXIA

Ensto acquires French company NOVEXIA Boosting business towards smart grids

Product offerings and market areas that complement each other

**Key Figures for 2010*, in millions of euros**

Products tested according to new
EN 50397-2 standard

Ensto acquires French company NOVEXIA
Boosting business towards smart grids

Ensto invests in enclosure manufacturing
Demand increasing in renewable energy industries

Ensto’s year off to a flying start
Turnover increased by 20 per cent

Ensto continues in full force after changes
- Profitability maintained through quick adjustments

**Key Figures for 2010*, in millions of euros**

**Key Figures for 2010*, in millions of euros**