Tekir has supported the Canadian company Davie’s market entry and brand awareness following the acquisition of Helsinki Shipyard, and the diverse cooperation continues to this day. Tekir’s expertise in public affairs, media relations, and reputation management has been a key factor in Davie’s impactful presence in the Finnish maritime industry.
Tekir’s role
Corporate communications during M&As of various sizes
Planning and implementation of PR and media visibility
Planning and measures of public affairs
Crisis communications and reputation management preparedness
Maintaining an active situational picture in Finland
Support in acute situations
Events
Other communication support
Tekir has operated as Davie’s comprehensive communications and public affairs partner in Finland since the beginning of 2023, when Davie acquired Helsinki Shipyard’s business operations. The client’s goal was a smooth market entry into Finland and the nationally significant maritime sector, both of which were achieved. Davie was highly successful in building awareness and relationships with decision-makers. The acquisition process was praised by officials from both the Canadian and Finnish governments. Since then, Tekir has also supported Davie in other business arrangements—such as in summer 2025, when it acquired Mäntyluoto Shipyard from Enersense Plc.
During the collaboration, Tekir has helped build Davie’s local media relations and raise awareness for both Helsinki Shipyard and Davie. PR and media work have achieved many successes, including extensive coverage and improvements in the company’s reputation and recognition. Thanks to systematic media work, the client has gained visibility ranging from national media to international news outlets. In addition to media work, the cooperation has included organising several successful events and implementing financial and investor communications.
The work is based on continuous scenario planning for risks and opportunities, which guides the strategic approach to societal communications. Scenario planning has also been part of ongoing communications contingency planning and reputation management. Tekir’s team’s broad understanding of the industry, independent identification of media targets and opportunities, and analytical approach to reputation management ensure smooth societal communications for the client.
Further information: Paul Barrett, Chief Communications Officer, Davie Group, [email protected]
Founded in 1825, Davie is part of the Inocea Group, a privately owned international marine industry group with operations in Canada, the United States, and Finland. Davie owns both the Helsinki and Pori shipyards and is the world’s leading builder of icebreakers and ice-class vessels. Together, the companies design, build, and maintain specialised vessels such as icebreakers, government vessels, and ferries for government and commercial clients. More information can be found at davie.ca and helsinkishipyard.fi.
