PRESS RELEASE FINN-SAVOTTA OY

During our 70th anniversary celebration on Saturday the 27th of September 2025, we had the privilege of honouring not only our legacy but also the outstanding contributions of our team. The highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Cross of Merit to our Product Manager, Stefan Melander.

The recognition was presented by Lieutenant General Jari Mikkonen, Deputy Chief of Staff, Armaments and Logistics of the Finnish Defence Forces. Stefan received Logistics Cross of Merit number 1177 in recognition of his significant contributions to the maintenance, military security of supply, and logistics of the Finnish Defence Forces.

This prestigious declaration is rarely awarded to civilians or reservists, making Stefan’s achievement especially noteworthy. In his own words: “As we say here in Finland, this came from the bushes – I could never have expected it.”

Stefan emphasized that his work has always been a team effort: “What I’ve done I could not have done without my team and colleagues. A huge thank you to you all!”

We are proud to celebrate this milestone with Stefan and deeply grateful for the continued dedication of our entire team.

For more information, please contact: info@savotta.fi

Stefan Melander