“When you combine strong family values with cutting-edge innovation, amazing things can happen,” says Teemu Klingberg, who joined Saalasti as our new Chief Executive Officer in late 2024. With his extensive industrial experience and focus on sustainable solutions, he brings valuable perspective to lead Saalasti forward.
Get to know Teemu Klingberg and discover his excitement about his new role at Saalasti!
“I’m thrilled to join an international, dynamic organization at the forefront of industrial transformation.”
Building on strong industrial experience and customer understanding
Klingberg’s career in the industrial sector has ranged from hands-on roles in power plants, pulp and paper, and refineries to executive positions in growth companies. His experience has evolved from managing projects in maintenance and quality management to leading business development and operations in the energy and process industries.
“Industry and customer needs are close to my heart,” he emphasizes.
“What particularly excites me about Saalasti is the opportunity to work globally, solving customer challenges through innovative technologies and services. I look forward to new customer encounters and creating something new with our team.”
The strength of family company values
The family company aspect of Saalasti particularly resonates with the new CEO. Saalasti’s core values combine a good-natured family atmosphere with strong professional principles: we keep our promises, treat everyone fairly, and continuously develop our expertise.
“A family company brings unique clarity and commitment to long-term operations. Having visible ownership creates meaningful interactions between operational management and board work,” he explains.
“This personal connection often creates a special kind of charisma that people commit to, affecting the level of engagement throughout the organization.”
Read more about Saalasti values here.
Working towards a more resource-efficient future
Looking ahead, Klingberg sees significant opportunities in Saalasti’s role in the green transformation. At Saalasti, we aim to accelerate the green transition through innovative technologies and services to help our customers succeed in a low-carbon future.
“Resource and material efficiency needs are growing, so our product range and technological requirements are becoming increasingly demanding. We’re developing solutions that serve this transition effectively.”
“Long-term reliability is at the core of our customers’ business. With Saalasti equipment operating for 25-40 years, we play a crucial role in our customers long-term success. Our commitment to delivering highly reliable, sustainable solutions enables our customers to build and maintain profitable operations for decades to come.”
Looking ahead, Klingberg is eager to explore innovative business opportunities.
“The field of biomass processing is constantly evolving, and we’re seeing exciting new possibilities emerge, particularly in areas like textile processing, which could open entirely new markets for our technology”, he ends.
Contact for more information:
Teemu Klingberg, CEO
teemu.klingberg@saalasti.com
Tel. +358 50 317 1448
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