TT Gaskets wurde mit dem Supplier Experience Award von Jakamo ausgezeichnet
Juni 17, 2025
TT Gaskets wurde für sein Engagement in verantwortungsvollen Lieferkettenpraktiken und nachhaltiger Zusammenarbeit mit dem Supplier Experience Award 2025 ausgezeichnet, der im Mai bei der jährlichen Supplier X-Veranstaltung von Jakamo verliehen wurde.
Foto: Das Einkaufsteam von TT Gaskets mit dem Supplier Experience Award 2025, verliehen von Jakamo für herausragendes Engagement in der nachhaltigen Zusammenarbeit mit Lieferanten. Von links: Teemu Sillanpää, Mirko Vuorinen, Jenni Pavela und Joonas Jokinen.
Mit dem Preis wird ein Unternehmen ausgezeichnet, das sich in besonderem Maße für die Verbesserung der Zusammenarbeit mit Lieferanten und der Lieferantenerfahrung in der Fertigungsindustrie einsetzt. Dieses Jahr wurde TT Gaskets für seine proaktive und systematische Arbeit im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit und Lieferantenbeziehungen hervorgehoben.
„Wir haben TT Gaskets ausgewählt, weil ihr Unternehmen ein klares und langfristiges Engagement für den Aufbau einer verantwortungsvollen Lieferkette gezeigt hat. Die freiwillige Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung, die Nutzung von Jakamo-Tools zur systematischen Erfassung von Lieferkettendaten sowie laufende Masterarbeiten zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit zeigen eine branchenführende Initiative – insbesondere unter kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen.“
Bei TT Gaskets sind Nachhaltigkeit und Partnerverantwortung keine bloßen Schlagworte – sie sind zentrale Werte. Unser Einkaufsteam hat wichtige Fortschritte in den Bereichen Zusammenarbeit, Transparenz und datenbasierte Entwicklung mit unseren Lieferanten vorangetrieben.
„Wir freuen uns auf die Fortsetzung unserer langjährigen Zusammenarbeit mit dem Jakamo-Team, um unsere Lieferkettenprozesse und unsere gesamte Nachhaltigkeit weiterzuentwickeln“, sagt Teemu Sillanpää, Einkaufs- und Beschaffungsleiter bei TT Gaskets.
Wir sind stolz auf diese Auszeichnung und danken unseren Partnern, Lieferanten und dem gesamten TT Gaskets Team für die Unterstützung auf diesem Weg. Diese Anerkennung bestätigt unsere Vision einer nachhaltigeren und stärker vernetzten Fertigungsindustrie.
TT Gaskets Invests €3M in Fully Automated Laser Cutting Line
Juni 16, 2025
TT Gaskets is making a significant leap forward in manufacturing efficiency and automation with a €3 million investment in a fully automated laser cutting line. This investment includes the option for an additional €2M in the coming years to further enhance automation and expand production capabilities. The transformation is not just about upgrading machinery, it’s about pioneering a new era of automation that enhances efficiency, precision, and sustainability.
This strategic move enhances our long-term partnerships with TRUMPF,TruTekniikka, and STOPA, leveraging their cutting-edge technologies to transform our production capabilities.
Beyond a Single Machine – A Fully Automated Laser Cutting Line
This investment extends far beyond acquiring the TruLaser 5030 Fiber L76. It includes:
Automated warehousing (Stopa system) for seamless material storage and handling
Automated sheet loading and part unloading to maximize efficiency
Advanced sorting technology that reduces manual work and ensures consistent quality
A new software solution that optimizes production planning, traceability, and workflow
Driving Industry Leadership Through Innovation
“We are fully committed to international growth and reaching new heights while ensuring we remain the greenest choice in the market,” says Aleksi Arpiainen, CEO of TT Gaskets. “I’d like to extend a big thank you to our talented and devoted machine, software, and automation partners, whose collaboration is powering the development of our smart factory. Together, we can reach new heights, learning from one another.”
TT Gaskets’ investment in automation is more than just an upgrade, it’s a strategic move to redefine industry standards. By integrating advanced automation and smart technology, the company is strengthening its position as an innovation leader.
“This investment is a key step in our strategy to lead the industry through innovation and efficiency,” adds Petri Lehtinen, Business Director at TT Gaskets. “By integrating cutting-edge automation, we are positioning TT Gaskets for continued growth and delivering even greater value to our customers.”
Through this transformation, TT Gaskets is not only enhancing production capabilities but also ensuring long-term competitiveness in the global market. The fully automated laser cutting line represents a commitment to pushing the boundaries of efficiency, precision, and customer excellence.
Preparations Underway – Fully Operational by August 2025
The construction work has already started at our facility, and we’re moving forward with the plans to ensure a smooth implementation. Once the TruLaser 5030 Fiber L76 is operational in August 2025, it will transform our laser-cutting department. Its fully automated features, including direct material handling from the integrated warehouse, will reduce manual intervention and significantly improve production flow. Additionally, modernized equipment will reduce the risk of unplanned maintenance, ensuring reliable and consistent production. Our team has planned a step-by-step transition, including:
Upgrading ventilation, electrical infrastructure, and lighting
List item Installing a new pump line to support advanced operations
Setting up a temporary warehouse to ensure uninterrupted production
A Commitment to Innovation & Sustainability
By reducing manual intervention, improving efficiency, and minimizing waste, TT Gaskets is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and customer excellence. This major investment is made possible through our long-standing partnerships with Trumpf, TruTekniikka, and Stopa, whose expertise and technology are crucial in bringing this transformation to life.
The TruLaser 5030 Fiber L76 is a key component of our comprehensive investment program, designed to renew and modernize our laser cutting department. This advanced system, featuring an integrated automatic warehouse solution, will significantly enhance our operational efficiency, capacity, and sustainability efforts. “With this investment, we’re not just upgrading machinery, we’re improving how we serve our customers,” said Teemu Sillanpää, Purchasing and Sourcing Manager. “This partnership with the skilled teams at Trumpf and TruTekniikka enables us to push boundaries in efficiency, quality, and sustainability,” Sillanpää added.
Delivering Superior Value to Customers
“This investment is a game-changer,” addsTeemu Piipponen, Production Manager. “Many companies have advanced machines, but a fully automated system like ours is truly unique. We are shaping the future of laser cutting technology.” Once fully operational in August 2025, this next-generation laser cutting line will provide faster turnaround times, higher-quality cuts, and enhanced reliability, reinforcing TT Gaskets’ commitment to customer excellence. “This cutting-edge technology represents our commitment to our customers. It’s about meeting their needs with better quality, faster delivery, and reliable service,” Piipponen added.
Stay Tuned for More Updates
By August 2025, this cutting-edge system will be fully operational, reinforcing TT Gaskets’ commitment to delivering faster production times, unmatched precision, and increased reliability. Stay tuned for updates as we reshape the future of laser cutting at TT Gaskets!
Family, Learning, and Leadership: Riitta-Liisa Arpiainen and TT Gaskets at the 2025 Women Educators Conference in the USA
Photo: Riitta-Liisa Arpiainen proudly carrying the Finnish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Women Educators International Convention in Indianapolis, USA.
This summer, TT Gaskets North America Inc. will proudly serve as the lanyard sponsor of DKG, the Women Educators International Conference in New Orleans (July 31 – August 2, 2025). But for us, this isn’t just a sponsorship, it’s a meaningful bridge between our company’s values and a long-standing family connection.
To celebrate this partnership, we sat down with Riitta-LiisaArpiainen, a dedicated educator and long-time member of this International Women Educators society, who also happens to be part of the TT Gaskets family. Her story is one of deep commitment to education, cross-cultural connection and leadership.
A Journey Rooted in Curiosity and Connection
Riitta-Liisa first joined this society in 2005 while teaching at Tampere University of Applied Sciences. Encouraged by a friend, she was drawn to the society’s focus on collaboration and cultural exchange. “This organization gives you as many opportunities as you want,” she said. She quickly became active in the Tampere chapter and, soon after, attended her first European conference in the UK.
Since then, she has participated in numerous international conferences and conventions, often gathering over 1,200 women educators from across the globe. “Every time we meet, we share ideas, experiences and build a stronger global network,” she shared. “Finland may be known for its outstanding education system, but there’s always something new to learn from everyone.”
Leading with Purposes
Throughout the years, Riitta-Liisa has taken on several leadership roles within this society, including serving as President of the Finnish Society, participating and chairing many international committees e.g. leadership, scholarship and marketing committees, and now being a member in the international Nominating Committee, which helps to select society’s future international leaders.
“This is a volunteer-based society, with elections every second year. It gives women the opportunity to grow into leadership, from being a member one day to becoming an international president,” she explained. “You just need time, energy, and belief in yourself.”
The Bridge Between TT Gaskets and Women Educators
Although not involved in TT Gaskets’ day-to-day operations, Riitta-Liisa sees a natural alignment between the values of this society and the mission of our company.
“Lifelong learning is the key. At TT Gaskets, we always talk about learning together with our customers. This society is the same, you support others and get support in return. And now, with TT Gaskets expanding into the North American market, it feels like the perfect time to build this bridge.”
Her pride in seeing TT Gaskets’ name on the lanyards at this year’s New Orleans conference is deeply personal. “I’m just so proud. In business there are some risks when making decisions like this, but I truly believe it will turn out well. I’ll be walking around with the lanyard on, full of pride.”
A Message to Women Educators
When asked what message she’d like to share with the women attending this year’s event, her answer was simple yet powerful:
“You can do it. You just need to believe in yourself. Stay realistic, things don’t happen overnight, but keep working hard and stay positive. You are the right person to do many different things.”
At TT Gaskets, we believe the same. That’s why we’re honored to support this incredible event and the educators behind it, those who empower others every day, and who remind us that learning never ends.
World Environment Day 2025: Tackling Plastic Pollution with Green Delivery
Juni 5, 2025
At TT Gaskets, we believe every step toward sustainability matters and that includes how we deliver our products. With packaging identified as one of our biggest environmental impact areas, especially due to the use of plastic, we knew change was needed.
That’s why we launched our Green Delivery initiative a targeted effort to reduce plastic in our packaging materials and transition to smarter, more sustainable alternatives.
This year’s World Environment Day centers on the urgent issue of plastic pollution. For us, it’s a timely opportunity to highlight one of our clearest success stories and to reaffirm our long-term commitment to change.
Cutting Plastic, One Roll at a Time
At TTG, one of the biggest environmental impacts relates to the use of plastic in packaging materials, and we’ve been actively working to reduce this through our Green Delivery initiative. One clear success is our shift from plastic tapes and labels to paper-based alternatives:
In 2024, our consumption of plastic tapes and labels was 81% lower than in 2022, thanks to this transition.
As a result:
Total material consumption from tapes and labels decreased by 35%
Related emissions dropped by 51%
On top of that, we’ve increased our use of paper-based tapes and labels by 200%, replacing plastics with recyclable, more environmentally friendly materials.
These results are not just encouraging — they show what focused action and cross-team collaboration can achieve. And they prove that even everyday materials like packaging tapes can make a measurable difference in sustainability.
Why It Matters
Plastic pollution remains one of the most pressing global challenges. It’s persistent, difficult to recycle, and widely used across industries, including manufacturing and logistics. For us, that means we have both a responsibility and an opportunity to lead by example.
Our Green Delivery initiative is helping to reduce waste, emissions, and reliance on virgin plastic — while making our packaging easier to recycle for our customers.
And This Is Just the Beginning
Reducing plastic in tapes and stickers is just one piece of a much bigger picture. We’re now turning our attention to other packaging components, exploring low-emission logistics, and continuing to identify ways to improve our overall environmental performance.
Stay tuned for more actions as we continue to rethink, reduce, and improve, one delivery at a time.
We’re Exhibiting at CIMAC 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland!
Mai 12, 2025
We’re excited to announce that TT Gaskets will be exhibiting at the CIMAC World Congress 2025, taking place in Zurich, Switzerland, from May 19 to 23, 2025.
As the leading global platform for dialogue on combustion engine technology, CIMAC brings together experts, manufacturers, and innovators from across the marine, energy, and industrial sectors.
You’ll find our team at Booth 31, where we’ll be showcasing our latest developments in high-performance sealing solutions for demanding operating environments.
Event: CIMAC Congress 2025 Dates: May 19–23, 2025 Location: Zurich, Switzerland TT Gaskets Booth: 31 Event website & registration: https://www.cimaccongress.com/
We look forward to connecting with industry professionals from around the world and sharing how our gasket technology supports performance, safety, and sustainability in today’s most critical applications.
Let’s meet in Zurich—Booth 31!
TT Gaskets CEO Aleksi Arpiainen Participates in Launch of Tampere Region’s Economic Strategy for 2026–2030
Februar 28, 2025
Tampere, Finland – TT Gaskets is pleased to support the Tampere region’s newly unveiled economic strategy for 2026–2030, titled Uuden edellä (Ahead of the New). This strategy outlines a bold vision for the region’s future, focusing on Ambitious Renewal and Smart Growth. Aleksi Arpiainen, CEO of TT Gaskets, had the honor of joining the launch event as a panelist, representing the region’s industry and SME companies.
Photo: Petri Kangas / Business Tampere
The launch event took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Tampere’s Torni Hotel, bringing together over 150 industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. The event opened with remarks from Harri Ojala, Managing Director of Business Tampere, who shared key insights into the strategy’s objectives and the collaborative efforts behind its development.
During the panel discussion, Arpiainen emphasized the importance of fostering collaboration, innovation, and securing new financing opportunities to drive sustainable growth in the region.
“The vision for 2030 – Boldly Renewing, Smartly Growing – is an exciting one. It aligns perfectly with our approach at TT Gaskets, where we constantly push for innovation while staying committed to sustainability and smart business practices,” said Arpiainen. “For companies like ours, this strategy presents a clear path forward, encouraging cooperation across industries and enabling larger investments in the region.”
Photo: Petri Kangas / Business Tampere
The new strategy focuses on strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing international expertise, and increasing the Tampere region’s visibility and attractiveness. Arpiainen highlighted the critical role of entrepreneurship education and the need to equip individuals at all levels with the skills to create new ventures and drive new product development.
The strategy also identifies key growth clusters, such as defense and green transition-related solutions. As a company committed to sustainable manufacturing, TT Gaskets is eager to contribute to these high-potential areas and play a role in shaping the region’s economic future.
Photo: Petri Kangas / Business Tampere
“Sales and entrepreneurship education are vital to sparking new ideas and making them a reality. We must find ways to support these efforts, not only by fostering innovation but also by ensuring that good ideas are backed by solid financing and resources,” Arpiainen added.
The Tampere region’s economic strategy sets the stage for continued success, supporting businesses of all sizes and fostering new collaborations to drive growth, innovation, and sustainability.
Discover more about the Tampere region’s 2026–2030 economic strategy here
TT Gaskets CEO Aleksi and Chairman of the Board Matti Honored as Tampere Chamber of Commerce’s Business Persons of the Year 2024
Januar 27, 2025
TT Gaskets is proud to announce that on Friday, January 19, 2025, at the Tampere Chamber of Commerce Annual Chairman’s Gala Night, our CEO, Aleksi Arpiainen, and his father, Matti Arpiainen, were recognized as the Business Persons of the Year 2024.
This prestigious honor underscores the core values that drive TT Gaskets. Strong leadership, rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation, has always been at the heart of our journey. Our commitment to continuous development reflects a shared mission to push boundaries and achieve meaningful progress. Equally important is our dedication to community impact, as we strive to deliver solutions that contribute to the success of businesses in Pirkanmaa, Finland, and beyond.
The recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire TT Gaskets team. Every achievement, from innovations in gasket technology to providing trusted solutions to our customers, reflects the collective effort, creativity, and passion of our organization.
“Our success has always been built on teamwork and a shared drive to excel,” says Aleksi Arpiainen. “This award belongs to everyone at TT Gaskets who has contributed to making our vision a reality. It motivates us to continue strengthening our leadership and our contributions to both the local and global business ecosystems.”
We also extend our congratulations to Minister Arto Satonen and the long-serving committee members of the Tampere Chamber of Commerce, who were honored for their outstanding contributions.
Finally, we would like to express our gratitude to the Tampere Chamber of Commerce for its vital role in fostering collaboration between businesses, policymakers, and institutions. Together, we are building a resilient and prosperous future for the Pirkanmaa region and beyond.
Thank you for supporting us as we continue this exciting journey!
Photograph by Opa Latvala. Pictured from left to right: Jani Vilpponen (new Chairman), Aleksi Arpiainen, Matti Arpiainen, and Antti Eskelinen (Managing Director of Tampere Chamber of Commerce and Industry) on stage at the Tampere Chamber of Commerce Annual Chairman’s Gala Night on Friday, January 19, 2025, where Aleksi and Matti were honored as the Business Persons of the Year 2024.
