In the development of energy technology the horse-power was replaced by cars in the first half of the 20th century. As the source of energy wood was replaced by coal. In the 1950’s oil had for the great part beaten coil. When reaching the end of the 2000th century we realized that natural gas is in this perspective a strong factor in power production. These sources of energy are the most important fuels also during the next few decades. Nuclear power is the latest newcomer that has achieved a significant position in the world as the producer of electric energy. 
These forms of energy have effected considerably on the development of our society. The key questions in the long term are the accessibility of energy, environment effects of its production and use. 

The role of authorities is significant as to energy technology, the development of its know-how by means of education and research. Energy technology should be the special target of ambition of the state. 
The Finnish energy system is one of most versatile and effective in the world. 

UKITIG / UKITECH is involved in the piping and equipment installation projects of the energy technology. Our objects are the piping of the power plants, their renovations and maintenance. Our activities include also building projects of steam and heating plants.

Among the ancestors of electric technology we may mention Edison, who invented the glow bulb in 1879. The gleam of light reached Finland in 1882, when electric light could be enjoyed in the Finlayson weaving mill hall in Tampere. In 1901 the history of horse driven trams ended and Helsinki moved on to use electrified trams. In 1908 “the era of automation” began in households when the German AEG started the marketing of hotplate and the product range included also electric iron. In 1921 Suomen Sähkölampputehdas Oy (Finland’s Bulb Factory), today Airam, opened. The first public television broadcast was sent in 1955. In the 1960’s “automation” took a great leap to households in the form of electric stoves, washing machines and freezers.

At this time of electronic contraptions it is very hard for us to remember that the generality of electricity, water pipe or drain system does not extend to further back in time. Computers were getting common at the early 1970’s and since then there have been great leaps to the present; the automation has developed to unbelievable achievements. We may wonder who would today be without a musical mobile. The modern factory environment is a living test laboratory. The predecessors of automation belong to the crucial lines of industry in Finland – pulp and paper industry. 

UKITIG / UKITECH is involved in the automation,instrumentation and electrifying projects of the industry.