Competencies
The cornerstones of Vaisala's value proposition are innovation, reliability,
and solutions. In order to meet our value proposition we apply product
leadership or customer intimacy value disciplines depending on the business. Our
core comptencies are in sensing technologies and application knowledge.
Vaisala's investments in the continuous development of its technologies are
substantial. The company has its own state-of-the-art clean room and other
facilities that enable the production and development of premium-class high
technology. Approximately 30% of Vaisala's personnel work in product
development. In 2007, Vaisala's research and development expenditure totaled EUR
23.5 million, representing 10.5% of the Group's net
sales.