The long industrial traditions of the Pärnu region extend back to 1832 from which point on the favourable location of the city has received much praise – the nearness to Finland, Sweden and Latvia as well as the western part of Russia, which is complemented by a good connection with Central Europe, has brought many international electronics, timber, metal and textile businesses to the city.
In more recent times, investments into Via Baltics as well as other roads, the railway connection and the renewal of Pärnu port have all greatly benefited the growth of the attractiveness of the business environment. The supporting urban area can also not be underestimated, as its natural and cultural diversity make Pärnu a great place where to live and work.
Metal Works
The metal industry of the Pärnu region has a long historical background due to the activity of Pärnu’s KEK (Construction Office of the Kolkhoz) and Machine Factory. Many small businesses have been established in the area, of whom a number have subsequently grown into larger ones.
The large number of businesses indicates merger opportunities for companies with foreign as well as domestic capital in order to benefit effectiveness, innovation, and product development and production capabilities.
There are around 50 metalworking companies and they employ close to 700 workers.
The most important products from this sector are metal constructions, products for the automobile, railway and energy industries (Scania, ABB) and components for the electronics industry.