such as Komas Oy, a system supplier of mechanical subassemblies, and Tikka Group, a manufacturer of studs for car winter tires (the situation as of 2006). Historically, Vaajakoski hosted a wide range of conventional industries up until the 1980s when structural changes in Finland's economy resulted in a shutdown of many long-standing factories and mills also in Jyväskylä's rural sibling. However, still actively operating in Vaajakoski's industrial area is the Panda chocolate and sweets factory, whose products are marketed the world over. Palokankeskus in Palokka is a significant commercial area by the national road 4. External links Jyväskylän maalaiskunta – Official Site References Notes 1.The municipal administration was located in Taulumäki, even after it was transferred to the town of Jyväskylä in 1941. Former municipalities of Finland Jyvaskylan maalaiskunta Populated places disestablished in 2009 2009 disestablishments in Finland Jyväskylä