Industrial Stocks – Engineering, Manufacturing and Infrastructure
The industrial sector covers a wide range of companies from engineering to construction and logistics. Finland is particularly strong in industry — KONE, Wärtsilä, Metso and Konecranes rank among the world's best in their respective fields.
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Industrial sector as an investment
The industrial sector is an engine of economic growth, benefiting from infrastructure investments, industrial digitalisation and the green transition. The sector covers engineering companies, manufacturing, defence companies, logistics and construction.
- •Engineering — elevators, cranes, pumps and process industry equipment
- •Manufacturing — metal processing, chemical industry
- •Infrastructure — construction, energy infrastructure
- •Logistics — transportation, warehousing and supply chains
Finland — an industrial powerhouse
Finland is an internationally significant industrial country relative to its size. Helsinki Stock Exchange industrial companies are world leaders in their specialised fields:
- •KONE (KNEBV.HE)— one of the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturers
- •Wärtsilä (WRTBV.HE)— technology solutions for the marine industry and energy sector
- •Metso (METSO.HE)— equipment and services for the mining and process industry
- •Konecranes (KNTBV.HE)— cranes and industrial lifting solutions worldwide
A cyclical industry — risks and opportunities
The industrial sector is a cyclical area whose performance follows the broader economic cycle. During strong economic growth, orders increase, but during recessions, investments and orders can fall rapidly.
- •Long order books smooth out cyclical fluctuations
- •Maintenance and service businesses provide more stable results
- •Infrastructure investments are often public money and less cyclical
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