20.2.2026

CPE Suojasauma Oy has appointed Tommi Tolvanen as the company’s new Chief Executive Oôcer.
Tolvanen will assume his role on 4 March 2026.

Tolvanen brings a broad and versatile background in sales and commercial leadership, combined
with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and extensive business development experience. He joins
CPE Suojasauma at an important stage in the company’s growth and is well positioned to further
strengthen operations, customer partnerships, and long-term value creation.

“I am excited to join CPE Suojasauma and work together with the team to build on the company’s
strong foundation. CPE Suojasauma has an excellent reputation for quality and expertise, and I
look forward to contributing to its next phase of development,” says Tommi Tolvanen.

At the same time, current CEO Iivo Metsä-Eerola will transition to the role of Chairman of the
Board. Metsä-Eerola has led the company through a significant period of change and integration
following CPE Production’s acquisition of CPE Suojasauma in January 2025. After overseeing the
successful transition, he will now hand over day-to-day leadership to Tolvanen.

“It has been a privilege to guide CPE Suojasauma through this important phase. I am proud of what
has been achieved since the acquisition, and I am delighted to welcome Tommi to lead the
company forward. I look forward to supporting him and the organization in my role as Chairman,”
says Iivo Metsä-Eerola.

For further information:

Iivo Metsä-Eerola
Chairman of the Board (as of 4th of March 2026)
CPE Suojasauma Oy
iivo.metsa-eerola@cpe.fi
+358405534646

Tommi Tolvanen
CEO (as of 4th of March 2026)
CPE Suojasauma Oy
+358405892689

Forssa, Finland 7.1.2025

 

CPE Production Oy, a leading supplier of high-quality combat protective equipment from Forssa, Finland, announces the acquisition of IC2 Feeniks Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of high-quality, movable and easy to use protective textile solutions for civil and authority use.

With the acquisition CPE seeks to broaden its portfolio with a range of products that wonderfully suit the company’s focus, help to serve CPE’s customers better and to expand the market of both companies. “We are happy to have IC2 Feeniks join us with their stellar expertise and unique products”, says Harri Kolu, CEO of CPE Production Oy.

IC2 Feeniks Oy will continue its operations in the usual manner, and the company’s personnel and contacts will remain the same. Iivo Metsä-Eerola, CFO of CPE Investment Group, has been appointed as the CEO of IC2 Feeniks Oy.

Following the acquisition by CPE Production Oy, IC2 Feeniks Oy will be known as CPE Suojasauma Oy, signaling the return of the traditional brand the company has been well known for and appreciated by its customers for decades.

 

Contact information

CPE Production Oy
Asentajankuja 3
30300 FORSSA

info@cpe.fi
+358 3 688 2920
cpe.fi

 

CPE Production Oy is a leading supplier of high-quality combat protective equipment, headquartered in Forssa, Finland. CPE manufactures a broad range of ballistic protection, riot control gear, and training equipment for military forces, police, elite national counter-terrorism units, and prison services.

IC2 Feeniks Oy designs, manufactures and supplies high-quality, movable and easy to use protective textile solutions for civil and authority use in Kuopio, Finland. The product range includes solutions for CBRN decontamination and protection, accommodation, field medical systems, command post and camouflage systems and general protection solutions.

IC2 Feeniks Ltd will provide metal frame tents to the Finnish Defense Forces during year 2017. The Finnish Defense Forces Logistics Command is purchasing the series of tents and  the spare parts of the tents including the designing. The total value of the order is 1,3 (excl. VAT) million euros. The additional procurement is included for 1.1.2017 – 31.12.2019.

 

Further information:

Mr. Kalevi Rautiainen Plant Manager Mob. +358 50 5969009

kalevi.rautiainen(at) ic2feeniks.com

https://areena.yle.fi/radio/2623702

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