Newsletter 2/2026

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Sales of Charging Equipment Fell by 13% in 2025

Sales of basic charging equipment for electric vehicles declined by 21% compared to the previous year, totalling 14,244 units. Sales of slow-charging devices remained stable and accounted for nearly half of all charging equipment sold.

“The availability of charging at parking locations is a key prerequisite for the wider adoption of electric vehicles across Finland,” says Sallamaari Muhonen, Managing Director of STK.

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Free Growth Path Program for SMEs in the Electrical Industry

Kasvu Open’s Growth Path is a free sparring and development program that offers companies tailored coaching, valuable contacts, and collaboration opportunities that support growth.

This year, the program is particularly seeking companies whose products or services accelerate the transformation of the energy system. This is an opportunity not to be missed.

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STK Spring Meeting 17.4. - sign up to attend

Representatives of the member companies of the Finnish Electrotechnical Trade Association are warmly invited to our spring meeting. The Spring Meeting will take place in conjunction with the Helsinki Electricity Fair, Sähkö – Electricity 26, in Messukeskus conference wing on Friday morning.

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Jobs in the sector can now be found on STK's website

The website, developed in partnership with Duunitor, brings together job vacancies from our member companies. The job site's social marketing supports the visibility of member companies as employers and helps to shape perceptions of the diverse opportunities in our sector.

If your job announcement does not appear on the site, please contact STK's office

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Electrical Circuit approaching - a few places available

There are still a few spots left in the Virtapiiri - Electrical Circuit student event, organised in conjunction with the Helsinki Electricity Fair, Sähkö – Electricity 26. Come along to the show or donate your products to the student draw!

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Now in the calendar: Vision 2040 seminar 16.4.

On Thursday morning 16.4.2026, the Electricity for Wellbeing vision seminar will take place in conjunction with the Helsinki Electricity Fair, Sähkö – Electricity 26 at Messukeskus. Check out the industry vision and subscribe to the newsletter on the seminars website.

E-numbers - and ETIM orientation

STK regularly organises free of charge e-numbers and ETIM introductions. The spring orientation sessions will be held on 24 March and 26 May at 9.30-12.00 at STK's office at Takomotie 8, Helsinki. The Introduction to e-numbers in English will take place via Teams on 7 May.

Our member companies will also have the opportunity to visit STK experts free of charge and attend their own introductory training.

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Useful information on webinars and training programmes!

Did you know that as a member of STK you can also take advantage of the webinars and training programmes offered by the Association of Finnish Technical Traders? You can register for the morning coffee webinars without having to log in.

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This newsletter of the Finnish Electrotechnical Trade Association is intended for anyone who wants to keep up to date with important topics, news and events in the industry. Tell your colleagues or customers about our useful newsletters!

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