HMD has started manufacturing 5G smartphones in Europe.
The company's first device off the line, the Nokia XR21, is now available for purchase by Enterprise customers.
This aligns with the overall growth potential for smartphones in Europe, with Canalys forecasting that the European smartphone market will increase by 7% next year.
"We are thrilled to be manufacturing the Nokia XR21, our signature rugged 5G smartphone, in Europe," said Jean-Francois Baril, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of HMD Global.
"We are dedicated to investing in security, technology and manufacturing processes that make our devices more secure and longer lasting," he added.
This move makes HMD the first major global smartphone manufacturer to bring manufacturing to Europe.
