For Seclion, the move is a natural progression.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mission since day one has been to build a safer society. Joining Welado allows us to grow and secure our future as a Nordic pioneer in cyber-physical security. We\u2019re proud to combine our expertise with Welado\u2019s extensive network, offering clients not only high-quality security services but also broader support when needed,\u201d<\/em> says Niko Ryh\u00e4nen<\/strong>, CEO of Seclion Oy.<\/p>\n He continues: The integration of Seclion\u2019s capabilities into Welado group\u2019s multidisciplinary consulting services enables more comprehensive solutions across the entire lifecycle\u2014from planning to implementation and operation.<\/p>\n \u201cIn construction projects, we can now jointly develop our services and sustainability by embedding security into the broader framework of risk management, safety, environmental responsibility, and social accountability,\u201d<\/em> Noora adds.<\/p>\n Seclion will continue to operate as an independent company for now, with Niko Ryh\u00e4nen remaining in his role as CEO. The acquisition will not affect clients or ongoing projects\u2014daily operations continue as usual.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re already exploring synergies with the entire team. Several promising ideas and concrete initiatives are underway. Niko and his team also bring valuable input to Welado Group\u2019s internal security leadership and development. We aim to be a forerunner in this area as well,\u201d<\/em> Noora concludes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n More information:<\/strong> Niko Ryh\u00e4nen, toimitusjohtaja, Seclion Oy <\/p>\n <\/p>\n About Seclion<\/strong> About Welado Group<\/strong> Welado Group has acquired Seclion Oy, a Finnish consulting company specializing in cyber-physical security. The acquisition marks a strategic step in Welado\u2019s growth journey, reinforcing its position as a leading expert in security-critical sectors across the Nordics. Seclion brings deep expertise in administrative, physical, and cybersecurity. Its services include security assessments, planning, testing, and procurement […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pressrelease"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\u201cA shared value base and complementary expertise have been key to this successful acquisition. Our clients will benefit from an expanded service offering, and our team will gain new opportunities to grow within international Welado. With Welado-OMT\u2019s defence industry experience and the Swedish client base, we see significant potential in Seclion\u2019s traditional areas of strength, especially in Sweden.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.mbrahastot.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thumbnail_Noora-Haverinen-Welado-Niko-Ryhanen-Seclion-600x258.png\")
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\nNoora Haverinen, toimitusjohtaja, Welado Group
\n+358 40 760 6551, noora.haverinen@welado.fi<\/p>\n
\n+358 40 668 4393, niko.ryhanen@seclion.fi<\/p>\n
\nFounded in 2013, Seclion Oy is an independent Finnish expert company offering comprehensive security consulting services to both public and private sector organizations\u2014from government agencies to listed companies. The company focuses particularly on entities critical to national security and the defence sector. Its 12-person team consists of full-time security professionals. Seclion\u2019s revenue forecast for 2025 is \u20ac1.5 million.<\/p>\n
\nWelado Group, established in 2017, is a privately owned Finnish company with subsidiaries including Welado Oy, Welado Design Oy, and Sweden-based Welado STHK AB and OMT Group AB. The group specializes in expert services for the built environment, offering project management, supervision, design, environmental, and sustainability services to clients in infrastructure, real estate, industry, and energy sectors. Welado is the market leader in construction consulting for transport infrastructure projects in Finland. Known for its rapid growth and soft values\u2014empathy and transparency\u2014Welado\u2019s vision is to be the most desired platform for meaningful expertise in the Nordics. In 2024, Welado Group\u2019s revenue was approximately \u20ac42.4 million with around 330 employees. In 2025, the pro forma turnover of the group, including recent acquisitions of OMT Group AB and Seclion Oy, is expected to reach \u20ac57\u201358 million, with nearly 500 employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"