Sauna firm set to steam ahead in six-figure deal

A NORTH East business which designs and builds authentic Finnish saunas is set to steam ahead on the back of a six-figure funding deal.

- COREENA FORD Business writer [e-mail]

Jake Newport, CEO of Finnmark Sauna

Durham-based Finnmark Sauna has secured the finance package from Barclays to back continued expansion of its regional operations.

Founder Jack Newport said the deal marks a significant end-of-year milestone for the company, which will reach its 10-year anniversary next March.

The company was launched by brothers Mr Newport and his brother Max, who set out on a mission to show people how to build and use a proper Finnish sauna, and get the full range of a sauna's health benefits.

Building the saunas from its base in Spennymoor, the company only uses techniques and materials which adhere to strict Finnish construction standards.

The fresh investment will enable Finnmark Sauna to develop a larger, production-focused facility in the region and also create new skilled jobs.