The Junkkari HJ550 disc chipper has received an honorary mention in the design category of the Plootu Fennica 2026 sheet metal product competition. The recognition was announced at the Konepaja 2026 exhibition in Tampere on March 17, 2026.
Jury’s statement
The jury highlighted the HJ550’s modern design language and well-balanced overall appearance. Despite being a large and powerful machine, it has been designed to look surprisingly light and refined.
According to the jury, the properties of sheet metal have been used skillfully. Cuts, shapes, and panels form a unified structure where appearance, moving parts, and the frame are integrated into a clear and functional whole.
The jury also noted similarities to modern automotive design, where light and shadow are used to create a visually appealing look from every angle. The bold colour scheme and successful use of colour division received special recognition.
Group-level expertise behind the design
The HJ550 was designed by Junkkari’s product designers Henri Kero and Marko Luoma. Industrial design was led by Heikki Tuisku, industrial designer at MSK Finland.
Close cooperation between MSK Group companies in industrial design enabled the development of an excellent contractor chipper in a new size class, based on customer needs.
“Industrial design is a comprehensive development activity where the main goal is to solve the right problems and deliver solutions that create real value for stakeholders. Design is still an underutilized competitive advantage in our export-driven industry. Global competition is strong, and the importance of design in mobile machinery continues to grow every year.”
Heikki Tuisku
About the Plootu Fennica competition
Plootu Fennica is a competition organized by Technology Industries of Finland. It recognizes technical implementation and design of products made from sheet metal.
The honorary mention strengthens the position of the Junkkari HJ550 as a modern and carefully designed machine that combines performance, usability, and refined design.