Wihuri Group is one of Finland’s largest and most respected business enterprises. It is still run and owned by the same family as 100 years ago when it first took root. During the century Wihuri’s activities have spread throughout Finland, then across the globe. True to its traditions, today’s Wihuri is a modern, diversified company with the talent and capability to supply Wihuri products and services worldwide.

Packaging is the major division and medical packaging production the largest sub-division. The three other divisions are Wihuri Aviation, Technical Trade and Aarnio ( including Metro- wholesale of daily goods). Wihuri has 5000 employees, operations in 21 countries with a turnover of 1.7 billion euros in 2013. More information on website http://www.wipak.com/en_GB/home_wipak/

Winpak Ltd. in Canada manufactures and distributes high-quality packaging materials and related packaging machines. The Company’s products are used primarily for the protection of perishable foods, beverages and in health care applications. Lately Winpak has opened a new factory in China.

In the afternoon the members of the Finnish Canadian Business Club were invited by the Wihuri Group to visit the Vene and Båt fair in Helsinki. 6.-15.2 arranged Boat exposition in Helsinki is the Northern European largest yearly boat exposition. Wihuri imports boats like Sunseeker, Sea-Ray, Fairline and Boston-Whaler to Finland. Wihuri also produces technical parts for boats.Article was written by Karima Jemaiel