Kasvu Open 2024: JR-Tools Oy included in the TOP 60 list of growth companies

JR-Tools Oy has been selected for Kasvu Open TOP 60 list of growth companies (press release in Finnish). Over 200 companies participated in Kasvupolku (Growth Path) coaching, and now 60 of the most promising ones have been selected. The companies on the TOP 60 list will compete for the title of Growth Company of the Year.

The TOP 60 list includes both young startups and more established growth companies from across Finland. Nine companies from Central Finland are represented. The selection criteria included the company’s market potential, team, growth capacity and track record. The company’s active participation in the coaching was also considered.

A national jury will choose ten companies from the TOP 60 list in October, which will continue competing for the Growth Company of the Year title.

The national jury:

Katriina Anttila, Chief Growth Officer, Good Ventures
Simo Kajaste, Group CEO, hasan & partners
Lennu Keinänen, serial entrepreneur, investor
Merja Rahkola, board professional, investor
Unna Lehtipuu, communication director, entrepreneur, investor
Vesa Riihimäki, director, Nordea Startup and Growth

Focus on highlighting strengths and sustainability

Kasvupolku programme, which started in the spring, has already been rewarding for JR-Tools. “During the coaching, it became clear that we need to highlight our strengths and uniqueness even more. The programme has positively challenged our thinking, and we have received valuable advice from experts,” says Veli-Matti Uusitalo, Sales Director at JR-Tools.

JR-Tools CEO Pasi Rönn finds the coaching a very positive experience. “During the sparring, it was emphasised that growth requires positivity from leaders. A negative work community cannot achieve its growth targets. Sustainability is another important topic to focus on for all growth companies,” Rönn points out.

The winner of the Growth Company of the Year title will be announced at the Kasvu Open Carnival in Jyväskylä on October 31, 2024.

JR-Tools Oy is a manufacturer of special metal cutting tools for metal industry. The company is located in Tikkakoski, Central Finland. Founded in 1973, JR-Tools Oy is the largest and most versatile company in its field in Finland, and the company’s machinery enables manufacturing, service and PVD coating of special HSS and carbide tools. JR-Tools Ltd is also an importer and reseller of gear cutting tools.