A Story of Finnish Industry and Global Growth
The story of Kolmeks is part of the growth and internationalization of Finnish industry. It is a story of post-war Finland, perseverance, and long-term commitment—and of how local expertise has been transformed into an international success.
First Steps in Finland
The story of Kolmeks Oy began in Helsinki in 1945. By the 1950s, the company had grown into a significant player in the pump industry and contributed to the rebuilding of Finland in the post-war era. Determined product development, manufacturing expertise, and expanding export operations laid a strong foundation for the company’s long-term growth and success.
Turenki – The Foundation of Pump Expertise and Product Development
A major milestone was reached in 1965, when Kolmeks relocated its operations to new, modern facilities in Turenki as the previous premises had become too small. The factory was commissioned in 1966, enabling the expansion of production as well as more versatile manufacturing and product development.
The facility has been expanded several times over the years, and today it serves as Kolmeks’ global center of pump expertise and product development. It leads product development activities in both Europe and Asia, and integrates manufacturing, testing, logistics, and service operations into a single, cohesive unit.
Growth and Continuity
Kolmeks’ growth has been built on long-term customer relationships, strong technical expertise, and the ability to evolve with changing markets.
In 1982, Kolmeks was acquired by the family-owned Brandt Group. Under the ownership of the Brandt family, Kolmeks developed into a modern industrial group that combines long-standing experience, stable ownership, and continuous development.
Internationalization – Finnish Expertise for the World
The development of long-term customer relationships into international partnerships has enabled Kolmeks to expand its operations beyond Finland and establish new production facilities around the world.
The first step in internationalization was taken in 1994, when production was expanded to Viljandi, Estonia. Since then, Kolmeks has systematically developed its manufacturing footprint and supply chain across different markets:
- 1994 – Viljandi, Estonia
- 2004 – Chuzhou, China
- 2018 – Bhavnagar, India
Internationalization has enabled the development of production and supply chains to become more flexible, efficient, and customer-oriented.
Kolmeks Today – Expertise and Manufacturing on a Global Scale
Today, Kolmeks operates as an international industrial group that combines local customer understanding with a global production network.
The Turenki unit in Finland continues to serve as the group’s central production and competence hub in the pump business. Kolmeks’ units work closely together, forming a strong international network. Shared expertise and resources enable flexible and efficient service for our customers.
Common operating practices and unified quality standards ensure high-quality and reliable solutions across all our markets.
