With an innovative approach to the challenges facing the tire industry and in-depth technical knowledge of automated logistics systems, Jyrki Anttonen has had a strong influence on the development of Cimcorp’s Dream Factory solution for tire manufacturing – particularly its software suite, including the intelligent Warehouse Control System (WCS) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES). 

 As well as leading the product development and product management departments at Cimcorp, Anttonen is involved in R&D process development and IP management. Joining the company as a software engineer straight from Tampere University of Technology, where he gained a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, he has worked for Cimcorp in a variety of roles since 1985. His involvement in major projects has included delivery of a robotic picking system to a leading Australian retailer and heading up the engineering study for the automation of a factory for a large tire manufacturer in Asia. Involved in all of Cimcorp’s tire industry projects from the beginning of the century, Anttonen was promoted to Product Manager for the sector in 2008. His comprehensive insight and dedicated approach led to him being appointed as Technology Manager in 2010 and then Technology Director in 2012.

 With their two sons now grown up, Jyrki Anttonen and his wife have more time to spend at the gym, the golf course and travelling the world.