It is the first and only multifunctional business services site operated by Europe's largest stainless steel maker on the Old Continent.
Outokumpu Vilnius currently employs 80 professionals in different service streams. One hundred more jobs are planned for the near future. Highly qualified specialists in finance, IT, public procurement and other areas will be working in Vilnius.
In the last few years, Lithuania has established itself as a viable and attractive venue for establishing business centers, which are usually associated with banks or IT companies. Barclays, Nasdaq, Western Union, CSC, and other global business leaders have chosen Vilnius and other Lithuanian cities as their business location.
The arrival of Outokumpu signals a promising new field for investment in Lithuania - operating business services by manufacturing companies. The President pointed out that it sent an important message to foreign investors: Lithuania was ready to take in this type of investment.
She further underlined that global business frontrunners see Lithuania as a good possible venue for creating high added-value jobs and employing qualified work force. Socially responsible Scandinavian businesses are bringing high standards and ethics, encouraging Lithuanian companies to follow the same path.
Finland is one of the most transparent countries in the world. It ranks third in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. According to the President, the fact that Outokumpu has chosen Lithuania demonstrates our strong links with Nordic countries.
Outkumpu is the largest stainless steel manufacturer in Europe and a global high-performance leader. The company has its headquarters in Helsinki, with production facilities in Finland, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, the UK and USA. In 2016, Outkumpu sales amounted to six billion euros. It employs more than 10.5 thousand professionals across its global network.
