Finnish Mysoda launches in Hauts-de-France

Finnish soda-machine manufacturer, Mysoda Oy, opens its new CO2 cylinder-filling station and final assembly plant in Comines, at the heart of the Hauts-de-France region.

This new site enables the company to meet the environmental objective of reducing its carbon footprint: national production in close proximity to its French and Belgian markets.

Why did Mysoda choose the Lille Metropolis in Hauts-de-France?

The Hauts-de-France Region is a real asset for the Finnish company, particularly for its environmental strategy:

A strategic location for Mysoda’s target markets – France and Belgium
First class infrastructure networks to optimise the logistical challenge of collecting empty cylinders at sales outlets, filling them and returning them to retailers
Strong recruitment potential
Attractive salary costs
Tailored support from local advisors enabling Mysoda to establish a relationship with Monin, the flavoured syrups producer, a deciding factor for a project that aims to be 100% “Made in France”

Mysoda Oy: a speedy set-up supported by Nord France Invest

“Setting up subsidiaries abroad is no walk in the park. To help complete our project successfully, Nord France Invest’s support was top notch. It was a great pleasure to work with such a professional team. For anyone considering doing business in France, I highly recommend the services of Nord France Invest and its local partners, Hello Lille, the attractiveness agency.”

Dirk Uyttenhove, CEO MySoda France

A project is born

Having been introduced by Business Finland in July 2019, Nord France Invest were briefed on Mysoda Oy’s goal to establish a cylinder-filling and final assembly plant for its sparking water makers in Europe.

Olivier Charras, our agri-food project director, launched the search to find ideal regional premises.

One month after initial talks, the Mysoda board travelled to Hauts-de-France for the first site visits.

4 months later, impressed by what the region has to offer, the board gave the go ahead to launch in Comines, in the Lille Metropolis.

Set-up support by Nord France Invest

Nord France Invest and its local partner, Hello Lille, worked closely together to:

Identify the ideal site and meet company’s criteria
Introduce the company to a French partner, Monin in Valenciennes, to produce flavoured syrups. This was a deal-clencher.
Assist with administration