The new factory extension in Jepua will secure the company’s growth and capacity.
Jepuan Peruna Oy is investing in the future with a major factory extension of around 4 500 m². After the expansion, the total area of all Jepo Potatis buildings is over 10,000 m². The project, to be completed in autumn 2025, will support the company’s long-term development plan and strengthen the company’s position as the leading potato processor in Finland.
– The expansion is the biggest investment in our almost 50-year history. In the long term, this will ensure that we have sufficient capacity and enable us to diversify our products. The investment will enable us to better meet our customers’ needs now and in the future,” says CEO Markus Jussila.
New technologies and sustainable development solutions
The expansion will include a new state-of-the-art production line using modern peeling technology and advanced energy solutions.
– The new heat pump technology will significantly improve the energy efficiency of production, which in turn will reduce the company’s energy consumption and climate impact,” says Jussila.
Jepuan Peruna’s investment will be carried out in partnership with local businesses:
- Main contractor: BI Klemets Oy
- Plumbing contractor: FVM Service Ab
- Electrical contracting: Sähköpalvelu Walberg Ab Oy
- Air conditioning contractor: G Koskela Oy
- Cooling solutions: Kylmet Oy
- Automation contracting: Sähköpalvelu Walberg Ab Oy
- Precast concrete elements: Jesika Ab Oy
- Supervision: ByggRak Consulting Ab
The design has been carried out by:
- Architectural and structural design: engineering firm Kronqvist
- Electrical design by Smartplan Oy
- Technical design by Hepacon Oy
- Fire safety design: engineering office Markku Kauriala Oy
Schedule:
- Construction of the 14 000m2 car park and the new entrance to the factory site started in January 2024.
- Construction of the production facilities started in June 2024. The production facility will be completed in April 2025, after which the installation of the production machines will start. Production is scheduled to start in August 2025.
The factory expansion will create new jobs in Jepua Potato’s production and strengthen the local economy by employing subcontractors in the region.
For more information, please contact Markus Jussila, Managing Director, Jepuan Peruna Oy, 050 374 0757,
markus.jussila@jepo.fi
Jepuan Potato is a company owned by local potato farmers, producing high quality domestic potato products for professional kitchens under the JEPO brand. The company is known for its responsibility, domestic contract farming, quality and security of supply. Read more on jepo.fi.
