BE Group plans to strengthen its sheet metal processing operations in Finland by consolidating production capabilities, expertise and future investments at its facility in Lapua. The initiative forms part of BE Group’s strategy to build a stronger and more competitive offering for customers while creating a platform for growth in value-added products and services.
Under the plan, laser cutting and related bending and CNC machining operations will be transferred from Lahti to Lapua. Heavy plate cutting operations currently carried out in Turku will also move to the Lapua facility. By bringing these activities together, BE Group expects to create a larger centre for sheet metal processing with increased capacity and flexibility. The company will be better positioned to respond to demand for advanced processing services and provide customers with more comprehensive solutions.
BE Group currently supplies and processes sheet metal according to individual customer requirements. The investment in Lapua is intended to expand this offering and allow the company to take a larger role in customers’ value chains, from material supply to customised processing.
For customers, the consolidated structure is expected to provide access to broader production capacity and expertise. It will also create opportunities for more efficient and competitive solutions, particularly for customers requiring several processing operations.
The company expects the initiative to support growth in sheet metal processing and increase the proportion of value-added products and services in its business. It is also expected to help BE Group attract new customer groups and develop additional business opportunities.
A more concentrated production structure should provide better conditions for future investments, automation and improved utilisation of production capacity. BE Group also expects the changes to strengthen cost efficiency.The planned measures are expected to generate annual cost savings of approximately SEK 20 million once they reach full effect in 2028. The implementation is expected to require investments of approximately SEK 18 million and will also result in one-time restructuring costs.
The proposed changes may affect the employment or employment conditions of up to 40 employees. BE Group will conduct negotiations in accordance with Finnish legislation before final decisions are made regarding the changes and their impact on employees. The company will provide an updated assessment of the restructuring programme and its financial impact when it publishes its interim report for the third quarter.
BE Group AB is an independent steel distributor listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The company supplies and processes steel, stainless steel and aluminium for customers primarily in the construction and manufacturing industries.Through its production services, BE Group provides customised steel components designed to support customers in improving their own production processes. The Group recorded sales of approximately SEK 3.9 billion in 2025 and employs around 520 people.
Sweden and Finland are BE Group’s largest markets, while the company is headquartered in Malmö. The planned consolidation in Lapua is expected to strengthen the company’s Finnish operations and provide a stronger base for future growth in advanced sheet metal processing.
