OSTP News & Blog
75 years anniversary
Founded in 1949 in a Jakobstad basement as JA-RO, OSTP Finland began by crafting stainless steel coffee pots and sinks. Today, the company is recognized as a global leader in stainless-steel pipe solutions, with a legacy of strategic growth, advanced automation, and innovation. This year, OSTP Jakobstad celebrates 75 years of successful growth, marked by strong community, shared values, and commitment to sustainable progress.
“Our strategy,” says CEO Thomas Pettersson, “encompasses everything from production processes to leadership. By focusing on the right things, we’re confident in our ambitious goal of achieving 50% greater efficiency by 2027.”
“As we aim to reach our goal by 2027, our investments in cutting-edge technology, production capacity, and sustainable practices set the stage for a digital and greener future. With the industry’s lowest carbon footprint and sustainable product offerings, OSTP is leading by example. We work to ensure sustainable production, efficient resource use, and a work environment that promotes both development and well-being,” Pettersson concludes.
Back to normal
We are pleased to announce that transportation will return to normal when the political strike in Finland ends on Sunday, 7th April.
Securing our customers’ orders is always our top priority, and our production has continued at full speed during the strike. Despite the disruption, we have found solutions to ensure deliveries.
Nevertheless, we look forward to business as usual and a return to our well-structured delivery planning.
Update on nationwide strike in Finland_
It is with deep regret and substantial disappointment that we have to inform all our OSTP customers that on the 27th of March the Finnish Nationwide Political Strike, which was earlier advised to end on the 31st March, is now confirmed as extended for an additional week to midnight the 7th April.
This is currently the latest information available to us and as we continue to monitor the situation can only confirm that should things change or further additional information become available we will make additional news announcements asap.
The impact for all our customers in countries outside of Finland / Sweden and Norway that require shipments via the Finnish Ports is a continuation of suspended deliveries of current confirmed orders to earliest possible delivery Ex-Mill Jakobstad commencing week 15. Any new orders placed from today will not be confirmed for dispatch Ex-Mill earlier than week 15 subject the available stocks and transport capacity from our logistical partners.
As before for more information regarding specific orders or deliveries please contact your normal sales contact.
Customers who have critical and extremely urgent shipment needs should discuss these with their normal sales contacts as some limited solutions may be available.
Please note BWF shipments from OSTP Örnsköldsvik Sweden and PCM remain unaffected
Update on nationwide strike in Finland
It is with deep regret and substantial disappointment that we have to inform all our OSTP customers that on the 21st of March the Finnish Nationwide Political Strike, which was earlier advised to end on the 24th March, is now confirmed as extended for an additional week to midnight the 31st March.
This is currently the latest information available to us and as we continue to monitor the situation can only confirm that should things change or further additional information become available we will make additional news announcements asap.
The impact for all our customers in countries outside of Finland / Sweden and Norway that require shipments via the Finnish Ports is a continuation of suspended deliveries of current confirmed orders to earliest possible delivery Ex-Mill Jakobstad commencing week 14. Any new orders placed from today will not be confirmed for dispatch Ex-Mill earlier than week 15 subject the available stocks and transport capacity from our logistical partners.
As before for more information regarding specific orders or deliveries please contact your normal sales contact.
Customers who have critical and extremely urgent shipment needs should discuss these with their normal sales contacts as some very limited solutions may be available.
Please note BWF shipments from OSTP Örnsköldsvik Sweden and PCM are unaffected
