However, the mechanical engineering side sprang from an old tradition of artisan skill, and it was only when the structural transformation began that product development entered the scene. The establishment of a University of Technology in Tampere in 1965 was a significant development for companies. The political climate in Finland in those days was not especially favourable for cooperation between universities and the corporate world, but also in this respect Tampere steered its own course. From the very beginning, the University made close cooperation with companies a cornerstone of its work, and the fruits are now being harvested. They are at different stages in their life curves - so the city does not have all its eggs in one basket.
Companies have to locate where people feel contented.
Schools, child care, safety, hobbies and cultural services are among the most important things.