The goal of the project was to develop furniture industry components and business activity related to manufacturing edge-glued boards through, for example, the following methods: • the use of new technologies and business models for the production of furniture-industry components • recognising development opportunities in the procurement of raw materials for the wood product industry and building sourcing technology to match the industry’s delivery processes • improving and expanding the furnishing network in Northern Finland through improving business models in order to make it one of the top international networks. Competent entrepreneurs should be recognised and integrated into furniture industry operations. Th e defi nition of business functions to be transferred to this cooperative network. Achievements: The main emphasis of the project was on seeking a reliable Russian partnership and generating commitment within the cooperative chain and network. Creating the sourcing network and purchasing agreements was seen to be taking longer than planned; therefore, the network was not completely finished and strengthened. Increasing actual cooperation with sawmills in Kainuu and specifying the cooperation network for manufacturing components suitable for each counterpart remained a task to be completed in a follow-up project; however, the connections with the Republic of Karelia management were established and strengthened. As a result of the project, a contract was signed between the Republic of Karelia, JSC Karellesprom and JMC Finance for a significant amount of raw materials to be obtained from Karelia. In addition, a delivery agreement for components was made with the Russian counterparts. Preparations by Finnish owners for taking ownership of a few sawmills, which were studied in the project and located in Karelia, were underway when the project concluded. Development of manufacturing technology and the supply and production chain for furniture components produced in Karelia and Kainuu by Kainuun Etu was an associated follow-up project. Project implementation during the period Jan 1, 2004 Feb 2, 2006 was approved. Th e costs and activities of the project were, however, too heavily focused on JMC Finance, and thus the network consisting of subcontractor companies received little attention. The project was discontinued primarily for this reason.