{"id":92428,"date":"2026-02-17T16:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/893132596"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:50:16","slug":"valmet-automotive-jeti-industries-plan-electric-bus-production-in-finland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/valmet-automotive-jeti-industries-plan-electric-bus-production-in-finland\/","title":{"rendered":"Valmet Automotive, Jeti Industries plan electric bus production in Finland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive and electric bus maker Jeti Industries have agreed in principle to produce modular electric buses in Finland.<\/p>\n

The companies signed a preliminary agreement covering serial production at Valmet Automotive\u2019s plant in Uusikaupunki.<\/p>\n

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Discussions on definitive terms are continuing.<\/p>\n

If concluded, the arrangement would represent the \u201cfirst\u201d production of electric buses for urban and regional transport in the Nordic region at a modern automotive facility under a contract manufacturing model, according to the press statement.<\/p>\n

Jeti Industries CEO Niko Andersson said: \u201cValmet Automotive\u2019s long-term experience in serial manufacturing of a wide range of complex vehicles enables us to scale production quickly and reliably.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis collaboration is also supported by our shared commitment to sustainability and environmental values\u201d<\/p>\n

Under the proposed set-up, Valmet Automotive would contribute vehicle manufacturing know-how and established production systems, while Jeti Industries intends to expand capacity to meet rising demand in electric bus markets.<\/p>\n

The initiative also reflects stricter European Union requirements on supply chain transparency and safety, which are driving interest in regional manufacturing and supporting Jeti Industries\u2019 growth plans.<\/p>\n

Planned bus assembly in Uusikaupunki would feature domestic content in parts and labour and involve Finnish suppliers across the automotive value chain.<\/p>\n

In September 2025, Valmet Automotive outlined a strategy to deploy its serial production capabilities beyond passenger cars.<\/p>\n

Manufacturing electric buses would draw on its electrification expertise, existing production assets and quality frameworks.<\/p>\n

Valmet Automotive CEO Pasi Rannus added: \u201cThis preliminary agreement is another concrete step in advancing our strategy of expanding into new industries. Jeti Industries has developed an excellent product innovation with an existing, international market.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to participate in the development of novel mobility solutions and to enable the serial production of a Finnish high-tech product.\u201d<\/p>\n

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