Luvata has introduced its new Materials & Solutions unit, combining its Special Products Pori and Superconductors operations into one unified structure. This strategic move improves coordination across global facilities and enhances support for advanced wire and cable applications.
Integrated Technologies and Global Manufacturing Network
The Luvata Materials & Solutions unit brings together metallurgical applications, electrical products, and superconductors under a single leadership structure. Executive Vice President Jyrki Rantanen leads the unit, focusing on delivering integrated solutions for demanding sectors such as healthcare and high-performance electrical systems.
Luvata connects key production sites to support this integration. The Pori facility in Finland produces copper billets, rods, and profiles used in conductor manufacturing. In the United States, the Waterbury site manufactures copper-alloy wire and strip for electrical components. Meanwhile, the Zhongshan facility produces superconducting wire and cable for MRI systems and high-field magnet applications.
Strategy Focused on High-Performance Applications
Luvata is positioning the new unit to support high-performance materials across industries such as healthcare, electronics, and specialized cable systems. By aligning operations, the company improves production efficiency and responds more quickly to customer needs.
Luvata’s leadership emphasizes stronger collaboration across global sites. CEO Pekka Kleemola noted that the new structure enhances coordination and enables more customer-focused solutions. This approach aligns metallurgical expertise with electrical product innovation.
The reorganization builds on Luvata’s long-term evolution. Formerly part of Outokumpu’s copper products business, the company has continued to expand since Nordic Capital acquired it in 2005–2006. The new Materials & Solutions unit marks another step in adapting to changing market demands and advancing specialized material technologies.
