Powder-Trans expands in Central Europe s. 4 New investments in safety s. 5 Vital bridge finished s. 3 Customer and personnel magazine 2025

Editorial Top Priority for Safety In this issue PT inaugurated important bridge..... 3 It came as a great relief when the new Kirjalansalmi bridge to Parainen was opened for traffic last autumn, as it is a vital artery for mineral transports in Finland. The old structure had reached the end of its lifespan, to the extent that significant restrictions had been introduced, especially for heavy traffic. The condition of the bridge had a clear impact on the deliveries and economics of Powder-Trans, which has roughly fifty daily crossings. Despite the fact that the restrictions on the old bridge affected transports for several years, safety was always given top priority – a decision Powder-Trans naturally supported. Safety is also a guiding principle for Powder-Trans in many other respects. It applies equally to drivers, cargo and customers. PT already has an agreement with one of its major customers that requires alcohol interlocks in the vehicles. We will also be testing cameras inside and outside the vehicles to ensure driver safety, reduce the risk of accidents, and prevent vandalism and theft. All this serves as a guarantee of transport quality for our customers. Powder-Trans works constantly to enhance safety through new solutions. The new multi-year tyre agreement with Michelin includes several improvements in road safety. An exciting new feature is a facility that scans vehicles for tyre wear and condition during every visit to the terminal. In addition to significant environmental and economic benefits, the system offers increased safety for drivers and the transports as a whole. It is estimated that the monitoring can reduce tyre failures by as much as 65%. Our long-standing customer Nordkalk also prioritises safety in its operations, and annually awards a diploma to transport companies that meet its requirements. In 2025, the diploma for Nordkalk’s Swedish operations was awarded to Powder-Trans drivers. The fundamental requirement for receiving the diploma is safety at work that prevents accidents and incidents from happening. Compliance with agreed practices and the implementation of preventive measures are essential to safe transports. In this, cooperation is crucial. These are the kinds of collaborations we strive for in all our commitments to our customers. Safety is a top priority so that everyone can have confidence in the operations of Powder-Trans. Increasing traffic to Central Europe..4 New initiatives improve safety.......... 5 Using recycling to renew the construction industry....................... 6–7 Experienced employees continue to drive................................. 8 Landskrona prepared for growth..... 9 Diploma for exemplary safety........... 9 PT invests in more own vehicles...... 10 Big trailer purchases in 2025............ 11 Increased investment in fuel optimisation................................ 11 A motivating puzzle........................ 12–13 Unique tyre inspection system in Michelin agreement................... 14–15 Renovated premises in Lieto............ 15 Knowledge of Europe is strengthened................................... 16–17 Return of a successful event............ 17 Data is the future............................ 18–19 Many applicants for scholarship...... 20 Cycle challenge emptied car park.... 21 We at PT .......................................... 22–23 Fredrik Blomqvist Marking Fredrik’s 50th birthday.... 22–23 First faithful gets a new lease of life...24 2

PT inaugurated important bridge Since 2022, one of Finland’s largest bridge construction projects has been underway in Parainen, a short distance from PowderTrans’s premises in Lieto, outside Turku. Just like the old bridge, the new structure is the only permanent connection between mainland Finland and Parainen, where PT has maintained important customer relationships throughout much of the company’s existence. These days, PT’s vehicles cross the bridge around 50 times a day. Powder-Trans was involved in the construction project at several stages. It transported almost all the cement used for the bridge, and in the run-up to the official opening, four of the company’s trucks, fully loaded with cement and lime, were used to carry out load tests on the bridge. Driving across the bridge close together at the same time, the four 76-tonne combinations created a total weight of 304 tonnes. The trucks were driven in a variety of patterns to enable several measurements and tests to be carried out. When at the end of October 2025, it was finally time for the inauguration, PowderTrans received a new task to mark the highlight of the historic week for traffic between the Turku region and Parainen. Early in the morning, two Powder-Trans trucks were the first vehicles to cross the bridge. Carl-Johan Blomqvist, Powder-Trans’s founder and chair of the board, led the way in his 1967 Scania Vabis LBS, followed by one of PT’s modern trucks, a proud moment that symbolically brought together old and new. The construction of the 675-metre bridge – with the longest span in Finland – has been important for Powder-Trans in more ways than one. Photo: Väylä, the Finnish traffic infrastructure agency Powder-Trans founder Carl-Johan Blomqvist and driver Per Råstedt had the honour of being the first to drive across the new bridge. 3

Increasing traffic to Central Europe New routes, more customers, great potential. In recent years, PowderTrans has expanded its traffic particularly to and from Germany, but the PT fleet is now set to operate even further. Routes will be extended in 2026. – The number of runs to Central Europe is steadily on the increase. Traffic on the continent has increased by more than 10% in 2025 compared with the same period last year. So says Petri Lammi, Sales Manager for Powder-Trans in Finland, and a member of the team working on expanded traffic in Central Europe. Lammi points out two new regular routes from Belgium and Germany to Scandinavia as additions with strong potential. – In terms of volume, they are not groundbreaking, but they provide a basis for building up routes in the opposite direction as well. Percentage growth has perhaps been greatest in spot loads, with our vehicles appearing on the road to Italy and Spain, for example. Petri Lammi, Sales Manager for PowderTrans Finland, and Country Manager Robin Rosenberg have been working with the increased traffic in Central Europe. The foundation is regular routes Lammi stresses that Powder-Trans wants to grow in a controlled manner in order to maintain high quality and credibility. – We continue to aim for moderate growth and regular routes to and from Germany and the Benelux countries. Our main focus is on north-south journeys, but we do not exclude cross-border traffic within the continent. Lammi confirms that PT’s main com- petitive advantages on the continent as well have been trustworthiness, reliable delivery, and quality. – We intend to hold on to that, now and in the future. Pricing is namely a challenge. The high cost of living in the Nordic countries, such as wages, taxes, equipment purchases, fuel and other regulations, all that is clearly reflected in pricing. Powder-Trans vehicles are an increasingly common sight on Central European roads, even as far south as Spain and Italy. 4

New initiatives improve safety In Sweden, Powder-Trans has signed an agreement with the construction group Skanska that requires alcohol interlocks in all vehicles. In addition, cameras inside and outside vehicles are being tested to ensure driver safety, reduce the risk of accidents and prevent vandalism and theft. Michael Stertman from Powder-Trans and Jerker Palmu, Production Manager for the concrete division at Skanska, welcome further solutions to improve transport safety. Photo: Skanska High safety standards for other road users as well as Powder-Trans’s own drivers – both in traffic and at work – have long been a priority for the company. Over the past year, Powder-Trans has taken things a step further and is now looking at several options to enhance safety even more. – It’s also a guarantee for the customer. Even if we have not had any problems in the past, it’s always an added benefit. So says Michael Stertman, Sales Manager for Powder-Trans Sweden, summarising the new initiatives. One of the solutions arises from a new agreement with construction giant Skanska. The group gives safety a high priority and has zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs. – Our policy is that both our own vehicles and those of our subcontractors must be equipped with alcohol interlocks, says Jerker Palmu, Production Manager for the concrete division at Skanska Industrial Solutions in Sweden. The agreement with Skanska covers deliveries of bonding agents to Skanska’s unit at the Boliden mining group’s site in Garpenberg. Most of the deliveries consist of cement, but there is also a more climate-neutral bonding agent made from by-products of the metal industry. – Just like in our concrete production, deliveries of bonding agents can also take place around the clock, 365 days a year, Palmu says. Skanska produces shotcrete for Boliden’s mining operations and structural concrete for various projects at the site. Jerker Palmu is very satisfied with the cooperation with Powder-Trans, both in terms of safety and deliveries. Cameras on the horizon Powder-Trans takes a positive view of offering alcolocks in its vehicles to more and more customers. – That’s the goal, and in the long term we’re also interested in testing cameras inside and outside the vehicles. We don’t have any requests from customers in this area yet, but we want to be able to offer it as well. Everyone we have discussed it with has been very positive, says Michael Stertman. Skanska does not rule out that subcontractors’ vehicles could in the future be equipped with cameras. – We see cameras as a positive thing, because they promote safety for both drivers and other road users, says Jerker Palmu. Cameras mounted outside the vehicle can prevent vandalism, theft and other things. Dash cams can be useful in accident investigations to clarify responsibility, for example. They are increasingly common in the Nordic countries, and are often recommended by insurance companies, along with other similar equipment. Cameras on the inside of the cab, so-called Driver Monitoring Systems, monitor the driver’s attention and condition. The system can detect signs of fatigue and distraction, such as looking away from the road or using a mobile phone, and prompt the driver to take action to improve safety. 5

Our customer Using recycling to renew Cement, lime and gravel are among the most important materials for the infrastructure industry. They are also difficult to replace. Of these three, cement is also a major source of carbon dioxide emissions. But greener solutions do exist. One of them is provided by the Finnish company EcoIntellect. EcoIntellect's board visits the new factory. In the centre of the picture (in a dark jacket) is Hannu Tukiainen, CEO and founder of EcoIntellect. On the right Henry Mantsinen, Commercial Director. Photo: EcoIntellect Just outside of Hämeenlinna stands a high-tech plant that represents an important innovation in the earthworks industry. EcoIntellect produces binders for soil stabilisation and improvement by recycling materials from industrial side streams. These include power plant ash, gypsum waste from the construction industry, and slag from the steel industry. The end product is climate-friendlier binders for stabilising and improving the ground under roads, railways, buildings and port areas. – We are convinced that low-carbon binders will become increasingly common in infrastructure construction in the future. Typical areas of use include stabilisation projects and projects to improve the load-bearing capacity of the road network, says Henry Mantsinen, Commercial Director at EcoIntellect. EcoIntellect is a pioneer of the circular economy in Finland. Its market share has increased rapidly as the carbon footprint of its binders is up to 65– 85% lower compared with traditional commercial products. 6 Lower emissions is the new normal EcoIntellect’s products reduce environmental impacts particularly in stabilisation projects, without compromising on quality. EcoIntellect CEO Hannu Tukiainen confirms that the shift is a reality. – The industry is clearly in transition. Minimised carbon emissions are becoming the new normal, and the change is happening faster than expected. We have begun to explore international markets and are looking for partners who can help us take our first steps towards internationalisation. "The industry is clearly in transition." The benefits are many. Raw materials that would otherwise become waste can be reused, which avoids the use of new non-renewable raw materials. EcoIntellect’s binders also make it possible to avoid replacing soil masses altogether, which signi- ficantly reduces transport needs and carbon emissions. A valued cooperation EcoIntellect’s first major projects have been stabilisation projects for the Finnish construction group YIT at Lauttaranta in Turku and the decommissioned Malmi Airport in Helsinki. – The largest projects are concentrated in the Helsinki metropolitan area and the Turku and Tampere regions, says Henry Mantsinen. According to him, the vision is clear. – We aim to be a leading manufacturer of binders in Finland and internationally, with products and operations grounded in low-carbon ideology and modern technology. This is appreciated by EcoIntellect’s partner Powder-Trans. – Transport of this kind has grown enormously over the past few years. The move towards improved raw material reuse affects many of the industries we serve.

the construction industry Photo: EcoIntellect Side streams and waste are increasingly being put to use. It extends far beyond individual companies, it is a societal concern. That’s why we are very pleased with collaborations like the one with EcoIntellect, says Robin Rosenberg, Powder-Trans Country Manager in Finland. Strong prospects ahead Powder-Trans has been transporting industrial by-products to supply EcoIntellect’s plant since early 2024, and from summer 2024 also its finished products to the company’s clients. At present, this amounts to about 15 vehicle combinations per week. – We are very satisfied with the collaboration and believe we will be able to increase the volume in 2026. I’m convinced that our partnership will continue and develop significantly over the coming years, says Henry Mantsinen. Powder-Trans has previously had a good working relationship with EcoIntellect’s founder, Hannu Tukiainen, through his former company, Ecolan. Ecolan was a pioneer in recycled organic fertilisers, and was sold to the international fertiliser group Yara in 2021. EcoIntellect is a logical continuation of Tukiainen’s drive to innovate and make various industrial sectors more climate-friendly. The company is currently the only manufacturer of ash-based binders on an industrial scale in Finland. The plant operates in three shifts and has a solid order backlog extending into spring 2026. Photo: EcoIntellect 7

Personnel Experienced employees continue to drive The much talked about shortage of drivers in the transport sector is no longer a problem for Powder-Trans. Not only have many young people sought work in the company, an increasing number of existing drivers are also staying on to drive part-time after retirement. – I see this very positively. I’m proud that we have staff who want to continue working even after retirement. So says Christian Blomqvist, HR Director at Powder-Trans. He is pleased that so many drivers who have reached retirement age want to stay on, and he has gratefully accepted their offer. Many of them have long experience in the industry, which has helped Powder-Trans with the driver dilemma. – It’s impressive that they want to stay on, driving is heavy work. But it’s almost second nature for many, and quite clearly our corporate culture is appreciated. It’s really heart-warming, says Blomqvist. At the same time, Powder-Trans has gained many new young drivers in recent years, partly through training and partly because PT’s own drivers have recommended Powder-Trans as an employer to others in the industry. – This has even enabled us to increase the number of drivers. The drivers we have on the job have drawn in new ones, some of them coming straight from military service, others after completing their studies. So for us it has actually been easy to find drivers lately, says Blomqvist. All ages are needed From mid-February to early October 2025, Powder-Trans recruited 20 new employees, nearly all of whom have continued driving. HR Director Christian Blomqvist and Transport Manager Cenneth Vesalainen have recently found it much easier to make the driver rota work. For Christian Blomqvist, it is a strength that young people are joining the company while older employees choose to stay on. – It’s important to have drivers of different ages. Experience matters, of course, but everyone must start somewhere, and we want to give young people a chance too. Powder-Trans has an overall goal of reducing the average age of its staff, but that’s mainly because the company wants to avoid a situation where many employees retire within a short period of time. That concern has now proved to be unfounded, as a large number of people want to continue working. One of the faithful employees who stayed on after retirement in early 2025 is Jari Laakso. – I retired in February 2025 when the opportunity arose, but I have continued to drive part-time, mainly doing evening deliveries, depending on the situation. Laakso also continues to train new drivers alongside his own part-time work. – I intend to carry on as long as my licences remain valid. There’s a good deal of variety to the job. Sometimes, when new drivers need to be trained, the daily routine is interrupted in a pleasant way. Jari Laakso is one of several drivers who continue driving in retirement. 8

Landskrona is prepared for further growth Powder-Trans established yet another warehouse at its Landskrona terminal in 2025. Volumes have increased, and customer interest remains strong. The new facility is located one block away and increases storage capacity by 2,000 square meters. – It’s at a perfect distance from the main terminal, we can shuttle between the two sites by forklift. There is also room to expand by a further 2,000 square meters, says Rickard Haglund, Powder-Trans Country Manager in Sweden. Rickard Haglund The new site is fenced and has large paved areas for loading and unloading, allowing Powder-Trans to move one of its transloading screws there. – It gives us even greater flexibility, we are now able to load up to three combinations simultaneously, says Haglund. Photos: Oskar Fäldt/ Landskrona stad The storage facilities in Landskrona has been expanded three times in the past two years, but now Rickard Haglund is looking forward to a slightly slower rate of growth. – The flow has evened out already in 2025, which is good for maintaining our quality. At the beginning of 2026, we will also be testing a new work schedule for the warehouse staff. Diploma for exemplary safety Photo: Nordkalk Nordkalk’s diploma for safe transport was awarded in 2025 to Powder-Trans’s drivers. Pictured are Carl Johan Salomonsson, Logistics Manager at Nordkalk (now retired), Jörgen Lönn, HS Manager at Nordkalk, and from Powder-Trans, Rickard Haglund, Country Manager Sweden, and Michael Stertman, Sales Manager Sweden. For the limestone company Nordkalk, safety is a priority. Since 2023, it has therefore presented an annual diploma to transport companies that meet the company’s requirements. In 2025, the diploma for Nordkalk’s Swedish operations was awarded to Powder-Trans and its drivers. – The drivers are extremely valuable to us and key players in our daily operations. We carry out joint risk assessments for our hauliers’ loading and unloading operations to ensure that our regular production does not pose risks to the drivers, and vice versa, says Jörgen Lönn, Health and Safety Manager at Nordkalk Sweden. The criterion for receiving the diploma is to work safely so that no accidents or incidents occur. The key to safe transport is adherence to agreed procedures and ensuring that preventive measures in line with the joint risk assessment carried out by Nordkalk and its partners are implemented. Cooperation is vital. – Drivers can cooperate by reporting risks to us and by offering suggestions for improvement – things we can do to make their everyday work easier and safer, says Lönn. Powder-Trans and its drivers received the 2025 diploma with the following commendation: “For consistently positive development and valuable contributions to improving safety for all of us working at Nordkalk facilities! Nordkalk strives to maintain a work environment that is constantly developing in a positive direction, and are proud to note that the drivers mentioned above share our vision that everyone involved in the value chain of our products – from extraction, processing and delivery to final use – should feel safe in their work. We thank you, and look forward to continued good cooperation.” Jörgen Lönn affirms that cooperation with Powder-Trans is excellent. The dialogue with both Powder-Trans’s Swedish management and the drivers is very positive. – We do what we do together. The feeling is positive, and fully I expect it to continue. 9

PT invests in more companyowned vehicles The number of subcontractors used by Powder-Trans has decreased in 2025, partly as a natural development and partly a strategic objective of the company. During the year, it was decided to terminate the agreement with a major subcontractor in Sweden. A larger proportion of Swedish transport operations will in the future be handled by PT's own vehicles and drivers. – One reason for this is that we have succeeded in recruiting skilled drivers of our own and now have sufficient in-house capacity, says HR Director Christian Blomqvist. The decision to handle a larger share of transport operations in-house reduces the number of intermediaries and also makes it easier to guarantee transport quality. It becomes easier to establish routines and improve cooperation when the foundation is stable and closer to the company’s own organisation. – We are quite satisfied with many of our subcontractors, but challenges can also arise when working with external companies. Although customers rarely mind if someone else drives for us, the new approach nevertheless makes it easier for them as well, says Christian Blomqvist. Even though the number of subcontractors has decreased, Powder-Trans contin- 10 ues to cooperate with other partners. One form of cooperation that has increased in recent years is the exchange of freight with other hauliers, partly to find more environmentally friendly and efficient transport solutions for customers. – But even with freight exchange our priority is to ensure that Powder-Trans’s high level of quality is maintained in all transports, says Blomqvist. Michael Backhans is one of Powder-Trans’s own drivers in Sweden.

Big trailer purchases in 2025 In addition to fifteen new rental trailers for the growing European traffic, PowderTrans has in 2025 invested in ten new semi-trailers with a wide range of uses. All trailers come from the German manufacturer Feldbinder, a long-standing partner. – This has been a big year on the trailer front. After several years of mainly full trailers and trailers for heavier loads, we have now focused on semi-trailers, says Fredrik Blomqvist, Powder-Trans CEO. The new vehicles are versatile and can also be used for the multimodal transport Powder-Trans has begun investing in over the past few years. They work on rail platforms and can be adapted for switching between rail and road. They can also be coupled with a dolly and used as a full trailer. – They feature the latest technology and their volume, weight and length are optimised to fit them across a wide range of tasks, both in the Nordic countries and elsewhere in Europe, says Blomqvist. With new transport solutions and Powder-Trans’s growing traffic on the continent, it is becoming increasingly important to optimise the fleet for both the traditional Nordic market area and the growing Central European one. In addition to these acquisitions, PT has also invested in full trailers and tractor units, which you can read more about below. Photo: Feldbinder Increased investment in fuel optimisation Powder-Trans continued to invest in new vehicles and combinations in 2025 at the same level as in previous years. Nearly 20 new vehicles were put into service during the year. The first combinations, featuring the new Volvo Aero chassis together with superstructures and trailers from manufacturers Site and Feldbinder, were delivered in the spring. No fewer than six of the new vehicles are of the Aero model, which features reduced air resistance achieved by such solutions as a chassis that uses camera technology instead of traditional mirrors. Powder-Trans’s own tests show that fuel consumption drops by around five percent, just as promised. The vehicles come in various configurations, including 4×2, 6×4 and 8×4. Most of the chassis are from Volvo, but this year’s investments also include new vehicles from Scania and Mercedes. The latter will be of the new Procab model, which reduces fuel consumption even more. Among this year’s new vehicles are also seven five-axle full trailers with a volume of 55 cubic meters, designed for 76-tonne combinations, supplied by the Finnish manufacturer Site and the German manufacturer Feldbinder. 11

Our department A motivating puzzle The volume of warehousing and transloading operations at Powder-Trans has grown substantially in recent years. While this has involved a good deal of juggling for warehouse staff, it has also made for an interesting and varied job profile. Rami Virtanen is responsible for both storage and spare parts at the terminal in Lieto. 12 In response to growing demand for greater flexibility and comprehensive logistics, Powder-Trans has in recent years invested heavily in intermediate storage and transloading at its premises both in Sweden and Finland. – Now we can offer customers the entire chain. Containers and materials come in, we store them temporarily, transload and dispatch them to the customer’s silo or other storage, entirely according to the customer’s schedule and wishes, says Rickard Haglund, Country Manager in Sweden, who manages the group’s largest warehouse, located in Landskrona, currently covering around 6,000 square meters. Given the goal of reducing environmental impact of operations and improving transport efficiency, load optimisation has become an increasingly demanding task for Powder-Trans. In addition to drivers and transport management, this calls for a major effort from the teams responsible for warehousing and loading at Landskrona and Lieto. In Landskrona, that responsibility rests with warehouse supervisor Mirsad Mustafa. – My job is to plan and allocate the work based on customer orders. But it’s also about keeping things in order, and making sure the equipment and storage area remain clean. In transloading materials, it is crucial to avoid all contamination. Bulk goods such as coal, cement and soda place quite different demands on the work than general cargo. – Bulk transloading is more time-con-

Photo: Oskar Fäldt/Landskrona stad suming because accuracy is extremely important, Mustafa says. Sound routines Warehousing operations at Powder-Trans have become more efficient and have also increased in scale in recent years. Mirsad Mustafa is pleased with the new routines. – We’ve gained several new customers and also new premises. We have much better organisation today, and highly functional routines. Mustafa works closely with drivers as well as customers. There is quite a bit of computer work, too, but it’s the variety that appeals to him as he also gets to work in the yard, drive a forklift, and load and unload when needed. – Each day brings new challenges that help me develop in my role, personally as well as professionally. Working at PT is very rewarding, and cooperation with both colleagues and management is excellent. Lots of different solutions Through the integration of warehousing, its own drivers, vehicles and transport management, Powder-Trans’s operations have taken new steps forward. – Thanks to our in-house warehousing and transportation, we are able to react in a completely different way, especially if something urgent comes up or there’s a disruption in the flow. We can sort it out Mirsad Mustafa knows what it takes to store and transload bulk products. around the clock, if necessary. We aim to offer the same flexibility in warehousing as in our transport assignments, says Robin Rosenberg, Country Manager in Finland. The company has not grown in warehousing in Finland as much as it has in Sweden, but the trend is clear. There are currently around 3,500 square meters of warehouse space in Lieto, plus outdoor storage for goods that can be kept out in the open. "We can sort it out around the clock, if necessary. We aim to offer the same flexibility in warehousing as in our transport assignments." – Part of the warehouse area is reserved for customers with long-term contracts, for storing and transloading whatever it is they need in Finland. In addition, we have reserve storage for the products of certain customers to avoid any disruptions that might affect their production, says Rosenberg. There is also temporary storage for both small and large volumes. Often the focus in such cases is on transloading, for example from big bags to bulk. As of 2025, PT has also expanded its capacity to dispatch products as palletised goods. The big bags may come from suppliers and customers in Poland or Turkey, but even from as far away as Asia. Variety is a great incentive Rami Virtanen is the warehouse supervisor in Lieto. He started at Powder-Trans as a fitter and was later put in charge of spare parts storage. Today he is primarily responsible for warehousing and transloading. – Since I started at Powder-Trans, a lot has happened on the Finnish side. We have new equipment, electric forklifts and more efficient working methods. My own job is quite varied. It can involve customer contacts, at other times something needs sorting out in the terminal yard. Virtanen also appreciates working directly with customers while being out in the field. It gives him an overview of the situation and the ability to react quickly, always with the customer’s best interests at heart. – I have worked with warehousing in the past, which has helped me a lot here at PT, but it can still be quite a complicated puzzle. Virtanen notes that bulk handling is more demanding. – Machinery and equipment for handling bulk are completely different from those required for general cargo. It’s vital to keep things clean, and transloading requires great skill. Virtanen and his colleagues in Lieto work flexibly, just like they do in Landskrona. Deliveries and transloading can also be handled outside normal working hours when necessary. – The number of loadings and unloadings varies greatly, but of course something affecting the warehouse happens every day. 13

Fredrik Blomqvist from PowderTrans, Joni Isorinne from Michelin, Juha-Pekka Palin from Michelin and Tero Viitanen from Powder-Trans have reached an agreement that makes transports safer while also reducing environmental impact. Unique tyre inspection system in Michelin agreement In addition to the comprehensive monitoring and service already included in the previous agreement, the renewed contract now includes a fully automatic tyre-scanning system. Installed at the Powder-Trans terminal in Lieto, it features sensors embedded in the ground, the first of its kind in the Nordic countries. Powder-Trans has entrusted Michelin with its tyre services for eight years already. The agreement has been an efficient and convenient all-inclusive package, a solution that also reduces tyre wear and environmental impact. – We have now renewed the contract for five years. The new scanning system in Lieto forms part of the package, allowing us to further improve tyre usage, says Powder-Trans CEO Fredrik Blomqvist. The new Quick Scan station is unique both in Europe and in the Nordic region. Michelin has a large number of stations using older, optical technology across 14 Europe, including Finland, but the fully automatic system with sensors embedded in the ground in Lieto, developed inhouse by Michelin, is the first of its kind in the Nordic countries. Vehicles can now obtain precise wear data on all tyres simply by driving through the station. The scanning data are automatically uploaded into the system, which provides instant information on necessary measures. Juha-Pekka Palin, Key Account Manager at Michelin Finland, is pleased that the scanning station has become a reality through cooperation with Powder-Trans. – Powder-Trans is constantly working to develop its fleet. We are eager to be part of that, and in this way we can help achieve even more efficient tyre usage with the very latest technology. Significantly reduced emissions The new system has considerable potential. With regular use, it provides a real-time picture of the condition of the entire fleet’s tyres. – The aim is to maximise tyre use and also to receive timely information if any changes occur that might lead to a

Renovated office premises in Lieto breakdown on the road. This also means savings in tyre costs, says Powder-Trans Fleet Manager Tero Viitanen. Thanks to the new system, the number of tyre failures per year is expected to decrease by around 65%. Transportation becomes safer, repairs and interruptions are avoided, and environmental impacts are reduced. Regular scanning also helps avoid replacing tyres earlier than necessary. When each tyre can be used safely for longer – in practice, with 1.5 mm more wear on the tread – this leads to a reduction of 106 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. With the added ability to monitor optimal tyre pressure, even greater savings are reached: around 1% in fuel and an estimated 111 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The Powder-Trans office in Lieto houses most of the firm’s administrative functions, management and transport supervision in Finland. Inaugurated in 2012, the office premises are located next to the terminal and warehouses. During the summer of 2025, the facilities were refurbished to better meet current needs and to improve the efficiency of communication and cooperation within the transport supervision team. – The new office layout is more open and up-to-date, and people who work together often now sit closer to one another, says HR Director Christian Blomqvist. Most of the office staff still have their own rooms. The transport supervision team has moved into a larger space but continues to work in an open-plan area so as to support cooperation and communication. – The transport supervisors are now also closer to the drivers, allowing the drivers to visit them more easily, Christian Blomqvist adds. As in many other companies, the amount of remote office work at PowderTrans has increased after the coronavirus pandemic. The company has adopted a flexible approach to how much office staff work on site and remotely, but Christian Blomqvist appreciates colleagues being present at the office for the sake of communication and workplace community. – Thanks to our digital solutions, almost all tasks can be carried out remotely, but of course we are pleased when colleagues work on site. That’s also one reason we have chosen to invest in better facilities. In addition to the office, the training facilities and many other smaller features of the Lieto premises have also been upgraded with comfort and userfriendliness in mind. "Powder-Trans is constantly working to develop its fleet. We are eager to be part of that." – Thanks to all this, tyres can be used for their entire lifespan without risking failures. The benefits are many, for all parties, says Fredrik Blomqvist. Under the new agreement, the scanning station complements manual inspections, which continue as before. Once the new scanning system is installed in Helsingborg, Powder-Trans will have access to the same measurement facilities in Sweden as well. Michelin and Powder-Trans also continue to work together on other monitoring, reporting and, above all, the optimisation of tyres. This includes the selection of raw materials and other adjustments, especially for Nordic conditions. 15

My job Solveig Kronberg is the newest transport organiser at Powder-Trans. She is fascinated by the insights the logistics industry gives into the business world and how it mirrors the wider economy. Despite her young age, Solveig Kronberg has already achieved a lot. After finishing her studies in Finland, she wanted to work abroad and, thanks to her knowledge of German and economics, she secured a job in Austria with the international transport giant LKW Walter. – It just happened to be the logistics sector. They were looking for people for a trainee programme who had a degree in either languages or economics and were fluent in one or more of the Nordic languages. The job suited Solveig perfectly, and her exchange studies in Germany proved to be helpful. Moreover, she had previously worked in marketing and social media for Finnish companies. But everything has its time. When her partner got a job in Finland, Solveig began looking for a new job back home. Since spring 2025, she has worked as a transport organiser for the growing international traffic at Powder-Trans’s office in Lieto. Different on the continent Solveig’s command of the German language and her understanding of Central European business culture are valuable assets at Powder-Trans. The continuous growth of international traffic at PT suits her perfectly. Language skills are a huge asset: being able to offer customers in Central Europe service in their own language can be a significant advantage. Moreover, many documents are in German. Besides business culture, there are other differences between the Nordic countries and Solveig’s experience in Austria. – In Finland, it’s often assumed that 16 Knowledge of Europe is st logistics is a man’s field, but at LKW Walter many of my colleagues were women – and young as well. Solveig herself sees the transport sector as both a secure and an interesting employer. – Whatever happens, goods and materials have to be kept moving. Another perk of the job for her is that the industry provides insight into the business world. – You learn to know loads of companies and understand how complex a transport chain can be. You also get to know factories and all the materials that are needed to keep society functioning. A telling mirror The industry is also a mirror of the economy. In this regard Solveig feels her work at Powder-Trans has already revealed a different picture from what is conveyed in the media. – We read in the news that things are bad, but it can be hard to believe when you see how much is happening every single day at work. It gives you hope for better times. "It just happened to be the logistics sector." Another thing that interests Solveig at Powder-Trans is how forward-looking the company is, particularly in the ways transport can be made more environmentally friendly. One example is multimodal transport that uses both rail and road. PT’s great growth potential is also something Solveig values.

Personnel rengthened – It’s inspiring and motivating. PowderTrans has built a solid foundation, and it’s exciting to be part of the journey towards even greater growth. Solveig feels she has already settled into the team. – Good cooperation is vital to make everything run as smoothly as possible. Trust is also extremely important. If our drivers run into problems, I want them to be able to rely on us in transport management. Cooperation with PT’s drivers has worked extremely well, Solveig says. Powder-Trans has skilled drivers you can depend on. – Of course there will be surprises, but they can be resolved with clear and prompt communication. A large part of our work is about managing the challenges that arise along the way. Return of a successful event Back in 2024, Powder-Trans organised its first major wellness day at the Lieto terminal. In 2025, it was time for a followup, using the same concept as the year before. – Last year was so successful that we didn’t want to change the programme too much, says HR Coordinator Mari Nurminen. The wellness day was now called “Tyhyfestarit,” a festival of wellbeing at work. To put everyone in a true festival mood, two bands performed during the day: Katri ja Karppinen and the Jakke Aho Duo. A group workout was led by two sporty employees from Powder-Trans, Solveig Kronberg and Mari Nurminen. A sauna cabin and a taco stand were set up in the terminal yard, and PT founder and Board Chairman Carl Johan Blomqvist opened the doors of his vintage car hall to visitors. There was also a quiz and competitions in driving technique and environmentally friendly driving, followed by an awards ceremony. Truck dealer Veho loaned Powder-Trans an electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 truck for test drives. The model had been named Truck of the Year earlier in 2025. This gave the staff and drivers an opportunity to familiarise themselves with electric trucks, something the company actively follows with keen interest. The weather was good too, and there were happy faces all around. Some sixty people attended the event. – We received only words of thanks from everyone for the day. Everything was once again perfect, the food was good and everyone enjoyed themselves, says Nurminen. 17

Our supplier Data and automation are the future With its more than 31,000 clients, Mapon is one of Europe’s leading providers of solutions for workforce and fleet management, asset tracking and video telematics. The company has supplied Powder-Trans with a range of solutions since 2022. Johnny Lehtinen, CEO of Mapon Finland and Sales Manager Mika Kalilainen discuss solutions for fleet management. Photo: Mapon Founded in 2006, Mapon has its roots in software development and the digitalisation and streamlining of the transport and logistics sector. In just two decades, it has grown from a small player into an international business with clients all over the world. – In these 20 years, Mapon has become a market leader in Europe, but our top priority has always been clients. We offer solutions that genuinely make their everyday work easier, more efficient and safer, says Johnny Lehtinen, CEO of Mapon Finland. In Finland, Mapon is the market leader in advanced fleet management systems as well as video telematics. Mapon’s solutions allow the entire fleet, route planning and monitoring to be handled in a single system, tailored to the client’s needs. This reduces administration, increases safety 18 and reduces environmental impact while saving both time and money. The cooperation between Mapon and Powder-Trans has worked smoothly. – Extremely well, in my opinion. They have provided flexible and efficient service in challenging situations, which of course arise from time to time, says Tero Viitanen, Powder-Trans Fleet Manager. Feedback drives development This success story is due in part to how quickly the two companies identified the right solutions and have continued their fruitful cooperation and exchange of ideas. – Our collaboration with Powder-Trans is an excellent example of how data-driven methods and practical needs can be combined. Together, we have found ways to optimise the use of the fleet and achieve significant savings. Powder-Trans also gives us valuable feedback on our solutions, says Key Account Manager MikaPetteri Sulkio at Mapon Finland. "Companies that know how to use fleet data in a versatile and efficient way will succeed." Today, Powder-Trans uses Mapon’s solutions extensively – from positioning and fuel monitoring to alcolocks and analysis of drivers’ driving styles. They deliver tangible results, such as lower fuel consumption, safer transport, as well as smoother operations and efficiency across all activities. – We use the system on a very wide

Photos: Mapon Mapon's system data motivates drivers to drive in a more fuel-efficient and sustainable manner. Camera systems increase the safety and smoothness of drivers' everyday work and clarify the reporting of situations. Documents are scanned directly into the application, and vehicle maintenance needs and working hours can be monitored in real time and with ease. Planning systems enable the progress of transport assignments and the registration of deviations to be monitored in real time. scale. Every part of it is important, but in different ways for different users. Personally, I benefit mostly from reporting, map layers and fuel monitoring, says Tero Viitanen. Mapon describes Powder-Trans as an ideal customer: an open and innovative operator that actively looking to develop its business. Tero Viitanen is pleased, and confirms that development work is ongoing. – That’s true, there are several projects where we’re collaborating as we speak. Among other things, Powder-Trans is looking at how to integrate new features into Mapon’s systems, such as alcohol interlocks and cameras to further improve safety (more about this on page 5). Video telematics is becoming increasingly important. – It not only bolsters safety culture and foresight, but also gives companies a way to resolve problem situations fairly and based on facts – which in turn strengthens the legal protection of drivers, says Mika-Petteri Sulkio. tries that manage vehicles and property. Mapon’s greatest asset is flexibility. Its systems can be adapted just as well for small operators as for international transport groups. – The future of the industry is in data and automation. Companies that know how to use fleet data in a versatile and efficient way will succeed. We want to be the best partner to help them achieve that, says Johnny Lehtinen. Given the proliferation of regulatory requirements and corporate reporting obligations, the vital role of data is becoming increasingly clear. The use of artificial intelligence is also streamlining fleet operations. Mapon continuously monitors the latest changes and shifts in the transport sector and works constantly to meet the challenges. It keeps its eyes firmly on the future in order to continue offering its customers comprehensive yet user-friendly solutions. Winners think in data Mapon’s Finnish office is currently the second largest after the company’s headquarters in Latvia. Mapon also has offices in Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Spain and Ireland, and partners all over the world. Their clients come mainly from the transport sector, but also other indus- Veeti Kuosmanen, who assembles Mapon's equipment at Powder-Trans, and Petteri Kataja, video telematics expert at Mapon Finland, pictured in front of one of Powder-Trans’s vehicles equipped with camera technology and the latest digital solutions. Photo: Mapon 19

Record number of applicants for the C-J Blomqvist Scholarship In 2025, the Carl-Johan Blomqvist Scholarship was awarded to four students in the logistics sector in Finland and Sweden. Presented now for the third year, the scholarship attracted a record number of applicants in both countries. The Carl-Johan Blomqvist Scholarship was established in 2022 in connection with the 50th anniversary of the founding of Powder-Trans. Awareness of the scholarship has increased since then, and in 2025 the number of applications more than doubled compared with 2024. In previous years as well, the scholarship has also been awarded to students in driver, fitter and higher logistics training in both Finland and Sweden. In both 2023 and 2024, the scholarship was also awarded to an educational institution in the logistics sector, enabling it to choose one of their students as the recipient. The 2025 scholarship, amounting to a total of 2,000 euros, was divided equally among four logistics students. In Finland, the recipients were Jaakko Aunio from Oulu, Kirsti Peuranen from Jyväskylä, and Teemu Tähtinen from Rovaniemi. The recipient of the scholarship in Sweden was Lina Grönberg from Ytterby. Future-oriented studies Jaakko Aunio is a versatile logistics professional. At the time of application, he was studying for a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Tampere while being employed as a combination vehicle driver. He has also been an exchange student at the Technical University of Munich in Germany, where he studied logistics and future automotive technology. At the time of application, Kirsti Peuranen was a student of logistics engineering at the JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Jyväskylä. She has worked as tanker truck driver, warehouse operative and as supervisor for driver training in the Finnish Defence Forces. She is also active in the Finnish truck drivers’ interest organisa- 20 tion Rahtarit r.y., where she serves as secretary for the Ostrobothnia chapter. Teemu Tähtinen submitted his application as a student of logistics at Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences. Alongside his studies, he has worked as a trainee supervisor in a transport company, where he has also been a driver. The subject of Tähtinen’s coursework is renewable fuels from the perspective of a transport company. At the time of application, Lina Grönberg was in her final year of the Bachelor’s programme in logistics at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. She also has extensive prior experience as a professional driver of various transport combinations. Kirsti Peuranen Lina Grönberg Diverse committee behind the selection As in previous years, the selection of the recipients was made by a committee consisting of individuals representing educational institutions in the transport industry, police authorities and other functions related to the transport industry, media within the transport sector, and representatives of Powder-Trans and the Blomqvist family. The committee for the 2025 selection consisted of the following members: Juha Jokinen, former Deputy Rector of Novida Vocational Institute; Vesa Roima, logistics trainer and former Chief Superintendent of Heavy Traffic Control; Jouni Hievanen, Editor-in-Chief of the Ajolinja transport magazine; Sture Holm, transport industry business advisor and board member at Powder-Trans; and from the Blomqvist family: PowderTrans CEO Fredrik Blomqvist, HR Director Christian Blomqvist, and Chairman of the Board Carl-Johan Blomqvist. Teemu Tähtinen Jaakko Aunio

Personnel Fleet Manager Tero Viitanen ended up as the unintentional originator of the cycling challenge. But on the day the car was left at home, the selfie from the saddle was a cheerful one. Cycle challenge emptied PT's car park Kilometres stacked up despite broken chains at PowderTrans’s new cycling challenge at the Lieto office in late summer 2025. Cycling to work is easier than many people think, and PT hopes the event will grow for the 2026 cycling season. One day in late summer 2025, the staff car park at Powder-Trans in Lieto was suddenly empty. Almost no cars were to be seen, but plenty of bicycles instead. It all began with a chat over coffee. – Our Fleet Manager Tero mentioned that he had recently bought a new bike, and we half-jokingly asked him why we hadn’t seen it at the office. Many of us pointed out that we tend to have all too many excuses to drive to work, even though the cycle paths around the Avanti business park, where the office is located, are excellent, especially after recent changes in traffic arrangements. So says Robin Rosenberg, Country Manager of Powder-Trans Finland and one of the originators of the idea, which became a reality soon after the coffee break. It evolved into a shared initiative and on everyone at the office was challenged to cycle to work on a set date. – Although it was the holiday season, around half of us cycled to work, covering very varied distances. There was plenty of empty parking space in the yard that day, says Rosenberg. Only the Lieto office took part in the 2025 challenge, but Rosenberg hopes Sweden will join in 2026, and sends a message: – It’s not patented, so the ball is in your court, dear Swedish colleagues. Potential for more cycling Rosenberg is very pleased with the event and believes it could become a tradition in both Finland and Sweden. – At PT we are normally interested in keeping the fleet running as optimally and efficiently as possible, but in this case it was the other way round: every car that stayed at home contributed to success. Those who had begun their day with a bike ride were so cheerful and refreshed, I’m sure there is potential to make this a regular thing. Rosenberg hopes the event has inspired people to cycle to work more often. Schedules and the weather don’t always permit cycling, of course, but often it’s just a matter of deciding to do it. – The older generation always boasts Rami Virtanen’s chain snapped on the road. about skiing to school, so maybe next time we’re gathered around the coffee table we’ll come up with something along those lines, says Rosenberg. Cycling to work is not a competition, but a symbolic award was nevertheless presented this summer. – It went to our warehouse foreman, Rami, whose chain snapped a few kilometres before the “finish”, so he was forced to walk the last stretch, Rosenberg says. 21

We at PT Sadia Lone Jori Nurminen Family: Husband, Family: Partner and four children, one son. grandchild. Position: Driver, chief Position: General union representative, accountant at Powder-Trans, Lieto, Powder-Trans Finland. Sweden, Landskrona. When did you start at When did you start Powder-Trans: 2015. at Powder-Trans: Your best experience Summer 2022. at work: Hard to name just one, there are so many. Your best experience at work: That moment when, after What do you appreciate most about your colleagues: several months of hard work, I finally managed to make all Honesty. the accounts add up that didn’t match when I started. What makes you happy: What truly makes me happy is What do you appreciate most about your colleagues: That when the local team TPS defeats Ässät in ice hockey. everyone is so helpful and down-to-earth. No matter how What makes you angry: Injustice. busy they are, they always step in when you need help. What do you want to do on your next holiday: Stay at the What makes you happy: When everything balances in the summer house or travel abroad. accounts. And time with family and friends, of course. What will Powder-Trans look like in 10 years: Hard to say, What makes you angry: Sitting hungry in a restaurant and considering the current state of the world. the waiter doesn’t come to take my order. What do you want to do on your next holiday: Switch off completely! Preferably somewhere with sea, good food and no alarms in the morning. Just peace and quiet. What will Powder-Trans look like in 10 years: Even more digital and sustainable than now, but still with the same familiar feel. That’s what makes the company special. Marking Fredrik’s 50th birthday! When Powder-Trans CEO and co-owner Fredrik Blomqvist turned 50 in autumn 2025, his colleagues at the Lieto office marked the occasion. Fredrik was lured away to the workshop of the neighbouring company Scania. While he was away, the office and workshop staff prepared a surprise, although they had to wait a little longer than planned for Fredrik’s return, as he apparently had quite a lot to discuss at Scania. 22 Back at the office, Fredrik was greeted by cheerful colleagues and a team shirt on which everyone had written their names. Then it was time for cake and speeches. CFO Oscar Strang gave a speech in which he commended Fredrik’s warm leadership style and his way of treating employees as equal colleagues – something that characterises the entire Powder-Trans corporate culture. Warmest congratulations, Fredrik!

Petri Lammi Juho Lähteenmäki Family: Wife Ann-Christine, children Alexander and Family: Partner, two Jenni (both grown-up). children, a bonus child, Position: Sales Manager, and two cats. Lieto, Finland. Position: Transport or- When did you start at ganiser, Lieto, Finland. Powder-Trans: February When did you start at 2024. Powder-Trans: Your best experience at February 2012. work: When positive feedback from customers, people in my Your best experience at work: The camaraderie when I team, colleagues and managers, all happens to come on the worked as a driver and seven Powder-Trans trucks arrived same day (or for the same project) – that’s a perfect feeling! from Stockholm to Turku on a Friday evening. And when my What do you appreciate most about your colleagues: They’re children were born, the best thing then was getting this job all professionals in their own fields. The work culture here is as a transport organiser. open, honest and positive. You can trust everyone, and you get What do you appreciate most about your colleagues: support and encouragement when you need it. Without a doubt their good sense of humour. What makes you happy: My wife, my family, my friends at What makes you happy: Playing with my children, and my work and in my free time, togetherness, leisure, and waking own and my children’s ice hockey training. up feeling well after a good night’s sleep. What makes you angry: Injustice and pointless arguments. What makes you angry: If actions don’t match what we agreed, What do you want to do on your next holiday: I thought I’d that annoys me. eat ham and go winter dipping in a hole in the ice. What do you want to do on your next holiday: A road trip to What will Powder-Trans look like in 10 years: In 10 years, Norway; driving the Trollstigen road and the Lærdal Tunnel. Powder-Trans will be an even better workplace and a pio- What will Powder-Trans look like in 10 years: Still a family neer in the transport sector. business, energetic and evolving as a pioneer in powder transport. 23

Vintage corner First faithful gets a new lease of life Over the years, Carl-Johan Blomqvist has restored several old lorries, but the history and sentimental value of his latest project are unsurpassed. It is the kind of lorry Powder-Trans originally started with. The year was 1972 and Carl-Johan Blomqvist was just setting out as an entrepreneur. He had just bought the lorry that would become his first faithful workhorse, a Volvo NB88, and Carl-Johan was proud. A few years later, he switched to something more suitable for the job. Today, his first lorry and most other NB88s have been scrapped or sold abroad. A few years ago, Carl-Johan nevertheless happened to come across a lorry of the same model as his first one. It had a wooden cab made by the Swedish company Floby. Floby was wound up in the 1970s, as the firm did not believe in the new so-called Bulldog cabs in which the driver sits above the front wheel, and did not want to start making them. – Floby saw no future in it. At that time, neither Volvo nor Scania produced their own cabs, but bought them instead from other manufacturers. Later, they acquired those cab producers that had modern- ised. Those companies survived, while the likes of Floby disappeared, Carl-Johan Blomqvist explains. In addition to being the long-bonneted model of its day, the Floby cab also has an old-fashioned wooden structure. This has given Carl-Johan and his friend Tarmo Friberg more than a few headaches during the restoration. – We’ve been forced to replace almost all the wooden parts in the cab. The lorry’s old cab and another one I came across were not in as good condition as I had expected. Nor was a third one in particularly good shape, so we’ve renovated the second one and scavenged spare parts from the others, says CarlJohan. There weren’t too many alternatives. The cabs are unique, and finding one was no easy task. Both the lorry and the cabs were located in Sweden, and interest from buyers is often high. – It’s become increasingly common for sellers not to want to sell abroad. Especially in Sweden people have become more cautious, as Dutch and other foreign buyers came to Sweden early on and bought up many old lorries, cabs and spare parts, Carl-Johan says. Even so, embarking on the restoration project was far from a foregone conclusion. – When I found the lorry online several years ago, I told my wife that I’d found something I would rather not have found. The following day, however, Carl-Johan was so intrigued he phoned the seller. Buyers from the Nordic countries and the Netherlands were interested as well, but Carl-Johan came out on top. – If I’ve spent fifteen years searching for lorries and never found one like my first, there surely wouldn’t be another chance in the next fifteen years either. So I bought it. Carl-Johan had initially planned to carry out a light renovation, but his friend Tarmo refused to settle for anything less than a thorough restoration. – We started with the chassis even before we found a cab in better condition, and here we are now. It is above all the Floby cab that makes the lorry unique. – It was the Rolls Royce of cabs. Some hauliers even changed to a Floby cab if the vehicle had come with a different one. They were quieter, roomier and warmer. Plus, production ceased, which is why it also has such widespread sentimental value. Carl-Johan now hopes the lorry will be ready by spring 2026. – It’s the first one I ever had, so of course it will feel good, especially if this turns out to be the last one I renovate. Publisher: Powder-Trans Photos: Juuso Savolainen, Christoffer Holm, Production: Oy HolmMediaData Ab Sture Holm and Powder-Trans photo archive Planning & layout: Sture Holm Layout: Oy Hausa Ab & Christoffer Holm Text: Christoffer Holm Print: Paino-Kaarina Oy 2025 Translation: Tomi Snellman