Clusters and Innovation:

Case Logistia Cluster

Sebtember 5th 2011

Jaana Suksi

LC Logistics Center Oy

Logistia is two things…

Name of the Kauhajoki Technology Center

Brand for the know-how of logistics systemsand material handling industryconcentrated to Kauhajoki…

… and around the world

• References

• Offices

Logistia brand stands for

• Knowhow and automated systems for numerous applications in materials handling and related information systems: conveying, storage, order-picking, packing, loading etc.

ProductsAutomatic storage systems

ProductsReel handling

Products coil packing line

Products pelletizing systems

ProductsPicking systems

Today

• 70 companies from complete system providers

to subcontractors

• Over 750 employees

• Customers come from food, forest, energy and metal industries (over 50 % exports)

• Technology Center Logistia since 2001,

60 companies

Technology Center Logistia• Built in two steps, 2001 and 2004• The mission is to gather critical mass of expertize in

1) Logistics information, industrial automationand information technology2) Regional information, development and educationservices for companies

• Owned by the city of Kauhajoki (about 60%) and private companies (about 40% )

• Offers the space for organisations (60 companies, 270 persons )

The players - the roles

Logistia - brand - knowncompetence and attraction

LC Logistics Center Oy –development, coordination

Companies –business and jobs

The municipal authorities -infrastructure, administration and financing

University of Vaasa, VocationalSchool – Research and training

Success factors

Culture of

enterprising

Success factorsInnovative attitude”Nothing is impossible”

Success factors

Excellent practical skills of people

Social capital characteristicalfor the people

Success factors

Thank you!

Contact: www.logistia.net

jaana.suksi@lclc.fi

Logistia