16. EU Business News- Scandinavian Business Awards 2025 May25034 Melbye delivers a range of projects to the Norwegian and Swedish markets, with its work encompassing everything from data centres and energy infrastructure to roads, railways, and airports. These solutions are used by a client base inclusive of grid operators, telecom companies, installation contractors, and more. Having established a strong foothold in Norway and Sweden, Melbye is seeking a new challenge in Finland. We had the pleasure of catching up with the company’s own Kaarina Sillanpää to learn more about this venture. Despite delivering infrastructure solutions for almost 120 years, Melbye is still early on in its journey into Finland and the Finnish market. Kaarina Sillanpää, the one highly dedicated colleague that the company currently has on the ground in the country, is being supported by the resources of the wider Melbye network, and this has already led to a partnership with electrical goods wholesaler Sonepar. This is just the beginning however, as the company is aiming to boost its local presence by building trust. With Nordic quality as its foundation, Melbye delivers a portfolio of infrastructure solutions that are smart, easy to install, and sustainable, ushering in a new era of quality when it comes to areas such as fibre rollout and grid connectivity. It is this experience that the company is seeking to bring to the Finnish market, as well as its excellent dialogue, its local follow-up service, and its reliable deliveries. All of this makes Melbye, a company aiming to be in the best interests of all parties, a trusted supplier to Sonepar and Nordic installers. Regardless of whether a project is in Norway, Sweden, or Finland, the company is guided by the core values of curiosity, collaboration, and professionalism, at every turn. As Kaarina explained: “We listen to our customers, we’re transparent about what we can deliver, and we always aim to improve.” This is seen through Melbye putting all of its efforts into sustainable infrastructure solutions that really make a difference in the lives of customers – be it through better logistics or more responsibly sourced materials. All of this has resulted in Melbye positioning itself as a breath of fresh air in this space, especially in Norway and Sweden, where it has changed the markets through initiatives such as introducing lightweight alternatives to concrete across its modular cable and duct systems for critical infrastructure. These solutions have been designed to be lighter, easier to handle, and more eco-friendly, reflecting the drive to add real, measurable value. Kaarina added: “We also supply recycled aluminium transmission lines and bring useful experience from EV charging infrastructure and local grid solutions.” It is this combination of innovative solutions and the expert knowledge underpinning them that will serve the Finnish market incredibly well as Melbye continues to seek out new partnerships and customers within the country’s energy and telecom infrastructures. Taking a deeper dive into exactly what it is that Melbye brings to the table in a region that is moving fast when it comes to the likes of electrification, digitalisation, and sustainability, Kaarina told us: “At Melbye, we work closely with customers and suppliers to stay ahead – by solving concrete (and sometimes literally concrete-related) challenges. We keep it simple: if we can make something better for the installer, the environment, and the project owner, then we’re on the right track.” “In Norway and Sweden, we’ve delivered to public infrastructure and private developments alike, often as part of larger collaborations. That experience helps us meet local needs – all while staying flexible and pragmatic.” As we continue through the rest of 2025 and beyond, Melbye remains committed to doubling down on its ever-expanding range of smart, sustainable infrastructure projects – especially when it comes to fibre rollout, energy transmission, and installations in the complex environments synonymous with the Nordic region. When it comes to Finland, the company’s primary area of focus, this means new collaborations, reliable products, and a straightforward way of working that is tailored to the country’s specific needs. Ultimately, Melbye is a company with a great deal of experience and an open mindset. From its roots as a family business dating back to 1907, the brand has grown as a result of its ability to prove itself in new markets. It has done this not only in the Nordics, but also in the UK, China, and India, where it has opened offices. The company’s team is today around a 100 strong, and it is the collaboration and support they nurture that is seeing Melbye expand through trustbased partnerships – not big promises. Contact: Kaarina Sillanpää Company: Melbye Web Address: https://melbye.fi/ Best Comprehensive Infrastructure Solutions Company 2025
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