Fimpec extensively involved in Fazer’s new chocolate factory project in Lahti as part of the client’s organization

A visual illustration of Fazer's future Lahti chocolate factory. © Sweco

In July 2025, Fazer announced an investment of approximately EUR 400 million to build a new chocolate factory in Lahti. Fimpec was involved in preparing the investment decision and is contributing to the implementation of the factory in multiple roles as part of Fazer’s project organisation.

The new chocolate factory in Lahti will combine Fazer’s extensive chocolate expertise with highly automated production lines, carbon neutrality in the factory’s own energy consumption, and efficient use of raw materials. The factory will apply for BREEAM environmental certification. Construction began in August in the Pippo business district in Lahti, with operations set to start in 2028.

“We are building the world’s most modern chocolate factory, where we can produce the chocolate products of the future for consumers. Every professional involved is working towards this goal, and we are pleased to have Fimpec’s broad expertise and specialists onboard,” comments Harri Kämppä, leading the investment project at Fazer.

Fimpec joined the project already in the preparation phase

Fimpec joined the project during the preparation phase at the end of 2024. Following the investment decision announced in July 2025, the cooperation has continued, with Fimpec’s experts working in many different roles within Fazer’s project organization. Their responsibilities include project management tasks such as construction supervision, engineering management, schedule and cost control, documentation, quality assurance, site and equipment installation supervision, and safety coordination. In early September, 15 Fimpec experts are working on the project, with the number increasing as the project progresses.

“Our role is to safeguard the client’s interests across different areas of the project,” summarize Johan Appelqvist, Business Director, and Markus Pekkola, Construction Manager working in Fazer’s organization, from Fimpec.

“We are now at a stage where the focus is on engineering management to ensure that the needs of equipment suppliers are considered and integrated into building engineering. At the same time, earthworks are progressing at a good pace,” Pekkola highlights.

According to Appelqvist, from Fimpec’s perspective, this is both a significant and a highly suitable project. “It is characteristic for us to work as an integral part of the client’s organization in the way required by the project, and topics related to clean transition, energy efficiency and automation are our core expertise. We are pleased to be able to provide Fazer with a wide range of experts they need,” shares Appelqvist.

The construction phase of the new chocolate factory will employ hundreds of professionals from different fields, amounting to an estimated total of over 500,000 working hours. This is the largest investment in Fazer’s history.