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VR FleetCare's Pieksämäki Machine Shop Helps Ukraine Amid the War Crisis

VR FleetCare's Pieksämäki Machine Shop Helps Ukraine Amid the War Crisis
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07 / 02 / 2023

Currently, the Pieksämäki machine shop is not only conducting its regular operations but also manufacturing stoves to help Ukrainians during the ongoing war. VR FleetCare's mechanics have designed a stove that is being produced in series, with steel donated by BE Group. The Finnish Red Cross will deliver 200 stoves to Ukraine before the end of winter.

Anders Karlsson, Vice President of Component Services at VR FleetCare, describes the development of the prototype in under a week and the ability to build a stove in less than two hours. The mechanics at Pieksämäki machine shop have designed the stoves from scratch, creating a simple, compact, and portable product suitable for indoor and outdoor use, as well as for heating and cooking.

The production of the stoves started in early January, and the team can now complete ten stoves per day while continuing their regular work. Juha Lintula, Head of Unit at the Pieksämäki machine shop, praises the dedication of the mechanics in this project. The collaboration with BE Group, which provided the materials and a fast delivery time, has been crucial for the project's success. Lasse Levola, Executive Director of BE Group, hopes the stoves will provide relief to those affected by the crisis in Ukraine.

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