A UNIQUE CRUISE DESTINATION IN FINLAND
Rauma charms with its beauty and sights
Rauma, situated on the east co-
town’s medieval roots are still clearly visi-
chaeological site to be awarded UNESCO
ast of the Bothnian Sea, is among
ble in the district’s features and idyllic lay-
world heritage status. This Bronze Age
out. Old Rauma is full of charming sights:
burial site is located in a striking natural
the Church of the Holy Cross, built at the
environment, and comprises more than 30
Europe’s leading city tourism destinations.
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end of the 15th century; an old town hall
granite burial cairns of different shapes
ounded in 1442, Rauma’s location
from the 18th century; and one of Fin-
and sizes.
is excellent from the perspective of
land’s most beautiful squares. The area is
The natural setting of some 300 is-
cruise travellers: from either the Swed-
made more attractive and lively by its small
lands as well as the maritime tourism serv-
ish capital Stockholm or Finland’s Helsin-
specialist shops, selling handicrafts, inte-
ices will form a key part of the Bothnian
ki, the trip to Rauma takes no more than
rior décor, and antiques, over a hundred
Sea national park to be established in the
one night. Rauma is rather unique in Eu-
of which are within walking distance of
near future. The national park and its hik-
ropean terms, since the town is home to
one another. Tourists should also find out
ing routes will make this town of 40,000
no less than two UNESCO world heritage
more about Rauma’s distinctive specialty,
an increasingly attractive tourist destina-
destinations, which are among the treas-
bobbin lace making, which is very promi-
tion.
ures of humanity.
nent in the Old Rauma district.
In addition to its cruise tourism, Rau-
The first of Rauma’s UNESCO sites
In Lappi, about a 20-minute drive
ma is also known for the STX port, where
is Old Rauma, the town centre com-
away from the centre of Rauma, you will
memorable cruise vessels and car ferries
prising ornate old wooden houses. The
find Sammallahdenmäki, Finland’s first ar-
are built. ■
Paroc: Insulation for Allure
IVK-Tuote merges into Lindab Group
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aroc has been cooperating with the Finnish marine cluster for
decades, finding the right insulation solutions for all kinds of
vessels. Allure of the Seas is only the latest reference of the company.
indab Group has acquired Finnish company IVK-Tuote
Oy. Acquisition will strengthen Lindab’s portfolio within
sound attenuators, dampers and cleaning doors.
“Over 90 % of insulation onboard consists of Paroc products,”
Both Lindab Group and IVK-Tuote have operated a
confirms Juha Mielikäinen from Paroc. In the Allure project, Paroc
long time in the marine business. Lindab has supplied ducts
served in product delivery capacity, setting up a warehouse in the
and terminal units for ships for over 30 years. IVK-Tuote,
shipyard area which could service the construction without delay.
founded in 1988, is specialized in sound attenuating solu-
“This way, we could stay close to the customer and make sure
that the flow of goods was optimal.”
tions in demanding conditions of marine industry.
A continuing product development, searching for new
The logistics challenge was rather impressive, considering that
and more efficient solutions has helped Lindab become a
there were Paroc products ranging from heat insulation to fire and
major player on the world marine market for circular duct-
sound, and the entire chain from production to hand-off to the cli-
ing. Lindab is proud to deliver duct systems for the major
ent (or subcontractor) needed to be taken care of.
part of the worlds cruise ships. Lindab puts a lot of effort
“Allure was such a big project with a lot riding on it – it was
in meeting the demands from customers on quality, logis-
crucial that we could make our delivery schedules from start to fin-
tics and flexibility. Together with the new sound attenuat-
ish,” Mielikäinen says.
ing solution from IVK-Tuote, Lindab offers a more complete
In the end, Paroc was able to overcome all obstacles and meet
the deadlines.
“Whatever the problem, we came up with the proper solution.”
ventilation system for Marine industry’s needs.
This makes your choice easy, when looking for a quick,
reliable and experienced partner in marine ventilation. ■
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More information: www.lindabmarine.com, www.ivk-tuote.fi
More information: www.paroc.com
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