Krogerus advises FORCIT on its EUR 200 million investment in the construction of a new TNT production facility

Krogerus advises FORCIT, a Finnish explosives company, on its planned investment of more than EUR 200 million in the construction of a new TNT production facility in Pori, Finland. The project will be developed in strong cooperation with the defence administration, the authorities and local communities. The impacts of the project on defence and military security of supply as well as employment will be significant.

TNT is a widely used explosive that has been used in military applications for a long time. There is currently limited capacity for TNT production in Europe.

The Krogerus team was led by Partner Marcus Möller and Senior Associate Andreas Brink, who were primarily assisted by Associate Tuuli Merikallio. Partner Samu Lassila advised on structuring matters and he was assisted by Senior Associate Jemiina Pohja. Partner Leena Lindberg advised on regulatory matters and she was assisted by Senior Associate Eveliina Tanskanen. Partner Pessi Honkasalo advised on commercial contracts and he was assisted by Associate Annaleena Hakala. Senior Associate Julius Viherkenttä advised on real estate matters.