Our customers' needs are changing drastically with the energy transition. At DCS, we are working hard to adapt our business to better match our customers' current and future needs. We call it Pivot #1.
The past year 2024 was spent by a large part of the Finnish (and European) technology industry waiting for the growth that was always coming tomorrow. The wait looks set to continue for those who choose to keep waiting.
During 2024 we at DCS have both refined our operating model and identified new growth opportunities based on our expertise and partner networks. In this holiday-season blog series we shed light on some of our upcoming openings. Expect at least:
- a price-optimised fan series
- remote condition monitoring based on Tosiäly™
- industrial electric heating solutions
- MVR solutions
Below is our assistant's preliminary outlook for 2025.
2025 “Unwrapped”
In 2025, the Finnish and European industrial investment markets face many challenges and opportunities.
Situation in Finland
In Finland, the industrial investment market has been challenging, but expectations are positive. The technology industry has suffered from the weak economic cycle, but investment is expected to pick up as interest rates come down. Finnish companies are developing cutting-edge technology and striving to retain skilled personnel, which indicates faith in a better future.
Situation in Europe
In Europe, the industrial investment market has also been struggling, but a recovery is expected. Economic growth in Europe is forecast to remain stable but rather slow. The development of EU industrial and state aid policy plays a key role, and various support measures aim to improve the attractiveness of investments.
Geopolitical implications
Geopolitics has a significant impact on industrial investment. International trade barriers and industrial policy shape where investments are located. Competition and trade wars between large countries such as the United States and China can slow global economic growth. In Europe and Finland it is important to adapt to these changes and to find ways to support economic recovery and development.
Outlook
Investment is expected to recover in 2025 as interest rates remain low and economic growth stays stable. The growth of the technology industry and the green transition offer new business opportunities. However, it is important that governments identify the drivers of growth and implement policy measures that improve the attractiveness of investment.
