Alihankinta 2026 Main Partner: MAKE in Finland

At Alihankinta 2026, the focus is firmly on the future – on growth, international markets and collaboration that takes Finnish manufacturing to the next level. The main partner of the event is MAKE in Finland, an ecosystem led by DIMECC Oy.

MAKE in Finland brings together manufacturing companies of all sizes to strengthen collaboration, accelerate learning, and drive innovation and international growth. The ecosystem currently includes 60 partners, broadly representing the Finnish manufacturing value chain.

“Alihankinta is the main trade fair for the MAKE in Finland ecosystem and a key meeting point for value chain collaboration in Finnish manufacturing. Through the main partnership, we can increase the visibility of our current partners and attract new ones to strengthen growth and cooperation,” says Clémentine Arpiainen, Ecosystem Lead of MAKE in Finland.

Taking the next step together

The theme of Alihankinta 2026 is Growth and Internationalisation. The theme highlights the opportunities for manufacturing companies to expand into new markets and build the capabilities required for international competitiveness.

“The fair attracts visitors from around 40 different countries, which strongly supports our strategic goal of making Finnish industry and the power of collaboration visible internationally. Our vision is that by 2030, MAKE will be recognised globally as the most impactful ecosystem in sustainable and intelligent manufacturing. This main partnership with Alihankinta is an important step towards that goal,” Arpiainen continues.

Future success is built on the ability to grow and the ambition to aim further.

“DIMECC’s customers are, by proven metrics, among the most successful companies in the industrial sector. MAKE in Finland brings together those who intend to win in future markets,” says Harri Kulmala, CEO of DIMECC Oy.