Valio Plans Oulu Factory Closure to Boost Efficiency and Profitability
Valio, a Finnish dairy company, is considering closing its production facility in Oulu as part of a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. The company plans to transfer production activities to other facilities located in Riihimäki, Jyväskylä, and Joensuu. This decision is driven by increasing operating costs and declining production volumes at the Oulu site. If implemented, the closure would be phased out by mid-2028. The proposal affects 264 employees, with up to 140 roles potentially impacted. Valio intends to retain its distribution warehouse and other business functions in Oulu. The company employs around 4,600 people globally, with the majority based in Finland, and is owned by cooperatives representing approximately 3,000 Finnish dairy farmers. 
