Responsibility is a rising trend, but the Finnish game and toy company Tactic has committed to responsibility since the beginning. All Tactic products are not only entertaining but also designed to withstand the test of time and wear. Tactic plans to continue investing in sproduct development and is ready to invest in resource-wise technology. Let’s take a peek at how the products are made at Tactic’s factory in Pori, Finland.
Innovation is the desire to develop
At Tactic, product development plays an essential role, with products always based on genuine consumer needs. Industry trends are closely monitored, and based on that, considered what types of products people want in the market. To succeed in the games business, you must understand what people are interested in and how they want to be entertained, learn, or spend time. Tactic aims to create products that are both innovative and durable, considering lifeline from the design stage, such as maximizing the number of plays.
Conscious customers are increasingly inquiring about the origin of products and materials. Tactic’s CEO, Lauri Nieminen, notes that in terms of responsibility, one must be willing to change, take concrete actions, and occasionally take calculated risks for responsibility. It takes courage and uniqueness to do things differently, but for Tactic, responsibility is so important that the risk is worth taking. Tactic is also ready to invest in new technologies that reduce waste and energy consumption.
Production firmly in own hands
One of the foundational pillars of Tactic’s responsibility thinking is its production – a significant source of pride. At their own Pori factory in Finland, Tactic’s production remains firmly in the company’s hands, ensuring reliable supply chains, production planning and monitoring, and optimal working conditions. After meticulous optimization, production runs with fewer resources, consuming less electricity and producing less waste.
Part of reducing material waste is optimizing designed products for their production equipment. It’s optimal for production machines to use sheets of a certain size, thus reducing waste. Older products are also redesigned, introducing new design solutions that use cardboard space more efficiently. The main criterion is that the sheets have no wasted space, utilizing all the material as efficiently as possible.
Material supply chains in check
The strategy assesses in which parts of the product the amount of plastic can be limited without compromising product safety or service life.
When the material of a game component is changed, the durability, safety, and material volume of the cardboard alternative are evaluated as part of the product development process. It is a source of particular joy and pride for the Tactic team to be able to design a game that contains no plastic at all. A durable product is one that lasts for many plays, both in terms of quality and gameplay.
Mölkky® is one such success story that is conquering the world. Mölkky is a success story for shared game moments, with the game pieces made in Pori from local birch. Mölkky has become a strong, beautiful, and Finnish brand.
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