Local presence in Southeast Finland – from projects to lifecycle services

Partner for electrification, automation and digitalization in Southeast Finland

Insta supports industrial companies in Southeast Finland with automation, electrification and digitalization solutions. We deliver projects from engineering to commissioning and provide maintenance and lifecycle services – explore our regional references.

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Supporting industrial investments in Southeast Finland

Industrial companies in Southeast Finland are investing in efficiency, energy performance and operational reliability. Insta helps achieve these goals through electrification, automation and digitalization solutions – from engineering and implementation to lifecycle services. With strong experience in the local industrial landscape and a presence in Lappeenranta, we deliver practical solutions that keep critical operations running.

Insta Automation Oy
Valtakatu 49–51
FI-53100 Lappeenranta
tel. +358 20 771 7111

Ovako’s Imatra plant's a steel industry professional working on a hot steel component in an industrial manufacturing environment.
REFERENCE

Case Ovako – electrification, automation and power quality expertise in Imatra

Insta has delivered electrification and automation solutions for Ovako’s steel plant in Imatra, Finland, along with advanced power quality measurements. The long-term collaboration spans multiple projects from production lines to control systems, ensuring product quality, safety and operational reliability in a demanding industrial environment.

  • Turnkey deliveries and modernizations

  • Power quality measurements to support decision-making

  • Long-term partnership in production development

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Explore more our references in Southeast Finland

Insta and Kouvolan Vesi at the aeration basins of the Mäkikylä wastewater treatment plant.

AUTOMATION

Case Kouvolan Vesi water utility

Insta modernized the automation and control room systems at the Mäkikylä wastewater treatment plant to meet today’s operational requirements. The upgrade improved reliability, reporting capabilities and operational resilience, supported by a 24/7 maintenance and lifecycle service agreement.

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Kotka City Theatre's Grand Stage

LIFECYCLE SERVICES

Case Kotka City Theatre

Insta delivered the theatre’s stage machinery and control system and continues to provide maintenance and lifecycle services for the installation. The solution has supported safe and reliable operations for more than 20 years, backed by year-round support for critical systems.

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Insta and Imatra Water at Meltola wastewater treatment plant 4

DIGITALIZATION

Case Imatran Vesi water utility

Insta upgraded the automation and reporting systems at the Meltola wastewater treatment plant. The solution enabled data-driven decision-making while improving process control, reporting and energy efficiency.

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Illustration of Easpring’s office building

POWER DISTRIBUTION

Case Easpring battery materials plant, Kotka

Insta is delivering the main power distribution system for Easpring’s battery materials plant in Kotka as a turnkey project. The delivery covers the plant’s key electrical distribution systems and supports an investment of more than €800 million, strengthening the European battery industry.

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Insta is growing in Lappeenranta

Insta’s local team in Lappeenranta combines expertise in electrification and automation with close customer collaboration. By growing our presence in Southeast Finland, we strengthen our ability to support industrial investments with local knowledge and nationwide capabilities.

Operations in Lappeenranta began with a team of three people. Everyone is especially pleased with the work community, the central location, and the opportunity to take on responsibility.

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Lappeenranta team members at Insta's annual celebration

Our services for industry

The frequency converters of Valio's R2 plant

Industry

Turnkey deliveries

Insta delivers electrification, instrumentation, automation and power distribution projects as integrated turnkey deliveries, where a single partner is responsible for execution from engineering and implementation to commissioning and lifecycle services.

Turnkey deliveries
Insta's automation designers in FAT room

Industry

Engineering & consulting

Insta provides electrical, automation, and instrumentation engineering, along with expert services for power distribution, digitalization, machine safety, and cybersecurity.

Engineering & consulting
Insta Manufacturing

Industry

Cabinet manufacturing

As Finland’s leading manufacturer, we provide IEC- and UL‑certified electrical and automation cabinet manufacturing for demanding industrial environments worldwide.

Cabinet Manufacturing
Insta's fitter doing the cabling

Industry

Instrumentation and installation services

We provide process automation, instrumentation and electrification installations reliably and with high quality and expertise.

Installation
Employees of Insta and a customer at the Mustalammi water intake

Industry

Lifecycle solutions

Our maintenance and life-cycle services ensure that customer's electrical automation equipment and systems stay functional even in demanding conditions without unplanned outages.

Lifecycle solutions
A factory worker monitoring industrial prodcution data

Industry

Industrial digitalization

Insta supports industrial digitalization and data management from expert services to software solutions

Industrial digitalization
Overhead crane and hoist trolley in a production hall

Industry

Cranes and crane modernization

Insta provides industrial cranes and lifting equipment, as well as crane modernizations, maintenance, inspections and spare parts services.

Cranes and modernizations
Caruna network

Industry

Power distribution

Insta provides expert services, turnkey deliveries and lifecycle services for power distribution systems and equipment.

Power distribution

Industries

Food Industry

Food Industry

Food Industry
AI energy pillars

Energy Production and Distribution

Energy Production and Distribution
Metals and mining industry

Metals Industry

Metalliteollisuus
Boxes in a pile

Bulk Product Industry

Bulk Product Industry
Test tubes

Chemical Industry

Chemical Industry
Machine and equipment manufacturing

Machine and Equipment Manufacturing

Machine and Equipment Manufacturing
Marine industry ship at sea

Maritime

Maritime
Done picture from forest

Forest Industry

Forest Industry
Theathre performing arts

Performing arts

Performing arts
Heinola Water Utility

Process Industry

Process Industry
Water supply round basins

Water Supply

Water Supply
Julkishallinto

Public Administration

Public Administration
Industry

News

Case Jämtkraft Lugnvik: Sustainable energy production and seamless collaboration
References-29.6.2026

Case Jämtkraft Lugnvik: Sustainable energy production and seamless collaboration

At Jämtkraft’s new power plant in Lugnvik, sustainable energy production meets modern automation. The DCS/SIS system implemented by Insta for the BFB boiler plant delivered by Sumitomo SHI FW enables efficient and safe plant operation – even under exceptional circumstances. Despite a challenging global situation, the project was completed on schedule, resulting in a solution that supports Jämtkraft’s goal of fossil-free energy production.

AutomationTurn-key deliveries
Insta to deliver process control system for Finnish nuclear developer Steady Energy’s pilot plant
News-24.6.2026

Insta to deliver process control system for Finnish nuclear developer Steady Energy’s pilot plant

Insta will deliver the process control system for the Finnish nuclear developer Steady Energy’s pilot plant. The project enables developing new type of energy solution and supports the use of plant data for development purposes.

AutomationTurn-key deliveries
Case Fishheart: An innovative solution guides migratory fish safely past dams
References-8.6.2026

Case Fishheart: An innovative solution guides migratory fish safely past dams

The Fishheart system developed by a Finnish company safely guides endangered migratory fish past dams to their natural spawning grounds. Insta and Siemens supported the system’s development into the scaling phase and enabled its international growth.

AutomationTurn-key deliveries
Case Hämeenlinnan Seudun Vesi: Supporting everyday network operations through water utility automation
References-18.5.2026

Case Hämeenlinnan Seudun Vesi: Supporting everyday network operations through water utility automation

The cooperation between Hämeenlinnan Seudun Vesi and Insta in water utility automation has already continued for over 20 years. As a lifecycle partner, Insta has been involved in developing automation for both wastewater treatment and clean water networks. The Insta Wahti® Flow software provides network personnel with a clear situational overview and helps identify deviations and leaks faster.

Insta WahtiReportingMonitoring centerCritical infrastructureTurn-key deliveriesAutomationDigitalization
Insta to deliver power distribution project for Kokkolan Energia’s power plants
News-14.4.2026

Insta to deliver power distribution project for Kokkolan Energia’s power plants

Insta has been selected to deliver the power distribution contract as part of Kokkolan Energia’s investment project, which focuses on the electrification of heat production and thermal energy storage in the Kokkola Industrial Park. The project responds to the region’s growing demand for heat and enables more flexible and lower-emission heat production.

ElectrificationCritical infraGreen transition
Case Ovako – a long-term partnership in developing production, power quality and safety
References-31.3.2026

Case Ovako – a long-term partnership in developing production, power quality and safety

Ovako and Insta have built a long-term partnership at Ovako’s Imatra steel mill through a wide range of projects, spanning from electrification and automation of production lines to demanding power quality measurements and control system upgrades. What unites this cooperation is a shared goal: ensuring product quality, safety and operational reliability in a demanding industrial environment.

AutomationAutomation cabinetsElectrification
Insta delivers electrical installation work at Patola's new air-to-water heat pump and electric boiler plant in Helsinki
News-23.1.2026

Insta delivers electrical installation work at Patola's new air-to-water heat pump and electric boiler plant in Helsinki

Insta delivers electrical installation contract for Helen’s new heat pump and electric boiler plant in Patola, Helsinki. The project supports combustion-free energy production and improves energy efficiency.

Critical infrastructureSupply securityGreen transition
Case Kouvolan Vesi: Significant operational reliability – Kouvolan Vesi upgrades Mäkikylä wastewater treatment plant automation with Insta
References-16.1.2026

Case Kouvolan Vesi: Significant operational reliability – Kouvolan Vesi upgrades Mäkikylä wastewater treatment plant automation with Insta

The automation system and control room environment at the Mäkikylä wastewater treatment plant were modernized to meet today’s standards. The upgrade also introduced a maintenance and lifecycle agreement, ensuring peace of mind for the customer well into the future.

AutomationMonitoring centerCritical infrastructureSupply security
Case P2X Solutions: Insta supplied brains to Finland's first green hydrogen and synthetic methane production plant – " The suppliers who believed that this could become something stood out"
References-12.1.2026

Case P2X Solutions: Insta supplied brains to Finland's first green hydrogen and synthetic methane production plant – " The suppliers who believed that this could become something stood out"

Insta delivered the main automation and information management system for Finland’s first green hydrogen and synthetic methane production plant in Harjavalta. In addition, Insta handled process electrical installations through its subsidiary Goodwork.

AutomationGreenfieldGreen transitionDataDigitalization
Insta Participates in ŠKO-ENERGO’s Heating Plant Modernization Project in the Czech Republic – Strengthening Our Position in International Energy Contracts
News-7.1.2026

Insta Participates in ŠKO-ENERGO’s Heating Plant Modernization Project in the Czech Republic – Strengthening Our Position in International Energy Contracts

Insta delivers major electrical and instrumentation installation contract for ŠKO-ENERGO’s heating plant modernization project in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. The project is one of the largest energy sector modernization initiatives in the Czech Republic.

Critical infrastructureSupply securityGreen transition
Safety is all about planning
Insights-30.12.2025

Safety is all about planning

Smooth everyday life is no coincidence. It is built behind the scenes of Finland’s security of supply – where society’s critical functions, technology, and people meet. Safety is founded on continuous foresight and close collaboration.

Critical infraIoTCyber securityDigitalization
Case Vantaan Energia: The Nordic Region's Largest Waste-to-Energy Hub Relies on Insta
References-9.12.2025

Case Vantaan Energia: The Nordic Region's Largest Waste-to-Energy Hub Relies on Insta

At the core of Vantaan Energia's operations is district heating and electricity produced at advanced waste treatment facilities. Insta was involved in the delivery of the waste-to-energy plant, its expansion, and a high-temperature facility—supporting the company in taking three key steps toward carbon neutrality.

AutomationElectrification
Insta to Deliver Fazer’s Largest Automation Project at new Lahti Factory
News-27.11.2025

Insta to Deliver Fazer’s Largest Automation Project at new Lahti Factory

Insta will deliver the main automation system as well as process electrical and automation installations for Fazer’s new chocolate factory in Lahti. This is Fazer’s largest investment in its history and one of the most significant projects in Finland’s food industry.

AutomationCritical infrastructureTurn-key deliveries

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