Woikoski Oy

What Woikoski Oy does

Woikoski Oy is a Finnish, family-owned industrial gas manufacturer founded in 1882, currently in its fifth generation of Palmberg family ownership. The company produces and distributes industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and mixed gases), food-industry and specialty gases, welding gases, propane/LPG, and dry ice, with vertical integration spanning air distillation, electrolysis-based green hydrogen production at Kokkola, specialty blending at Voikoski, and helium processing. It also supplies welding equipment and consumables and operates a separate Woikoski Medical sub-brand for healthcare customers.

The company serves industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, welding and metalworking, agriculture (propane), and healthcare customers through five production and filling plants across Finland (Voikoski, Järvenpää, Pirkkala, Kokkola, Oulu), a network of 125 resellers, the Woikoski Store B2B e-commerce portal, and 24/7 emergency delivery. Revenue mechanics combine subscription/recurring streams (cylinder rental and gas supply), professional services (gas network design, installation, maintenance, remote monitoring, and training), usage-based LPG distribution, and one-time sales of welding equipment. A dense distribution footprint, a comprehensive certification stack (ISO 9001/14001/45001, FSSC 22000, GMP, GDP), and 140+ years of incumbency anchor the company's position as a structural supplier in the Finnish industrial gas market.

Name

Woikoski Oy

Legal name

Woikoski Oy

Website

https://woikoski.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Woikoski Oy is a fifth-generation, family-owned Finnish industrial gas manufacturer founded in 1882, producing industrial, food, specialty, medical, and welding gases plus LPG, and distributing them via five production plants, 125 resellers, and a B2B e-commerce platform to industrial, food, healthcare, and agricultural customers across Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gases

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding & Cutting Gases (IMAEACAH), Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging) (IMAEACAI)

Keywords

• Industrial gas manufacturing
• Specialty gas blending
• Medical gas supply
• Welding gas products
• Propane distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Voikoski

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial and Specialty Gases: Sale of industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, specialty gases), food industry gases, welding gases, and medical gases. Revenue from cylinder rentals, gas consumption, and cylinder inspection services.
2. Gas Network Services: Design, installation, maintenance, and analysis services for gas networks. Includes gas centers, outlet points, remote control, and accessories.
3. Propane/LPG: LPG (propane) distribution for residential, commercial, and agricultural use.
4. Welding Equipment and Consumables: Welding machines, torches, equipment, and consumables for welding operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Woikoski Oy manufactures and supplies industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, specialty gases and blends), food industry gases, welding gases, propane/LPG, and dry ice alongside gas network design, installation, maintenance, and remote monitoring services. The company also supplies welding machines, torches, and consumables, offers cylinder rental and inspection, and provides gas safety training to industrial, food, metalworking, healthcare, and gas-network operator customers across Finland.

Product overview

Woikoski Oy is a fifth-generation Finnish family-owned industrial gas manufacturer founded in 1882. Its product portfolio centers on industrial gases — including industrial gases, food industry gases (certified to FSSC 22000, GMP, and GDP), specialty gases and specialty blends (AWOcal canisters), welding gases, propane/LPG, and dry ice — sold alongside gas cylinders, containers, and tanks. These core gas products are complemented by gas network services (design, maintenance, remote monitoring, outlet points) and welding equipment (machines, torches, consumables). Woikoski distributes via its B2B e-commerce platform Woikoski Store, the Woikoski Extranet partner portal, and an extensive reseller network, with a separate sub-brand Woikoski Medical serving the healthcare sector. The company operates five production and filling plants across Finland (Voikoski, Järvenpää, Pirkkala, Kokkola, Oulu).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woikoski Safirs: Historic Saab aircraft collection preserved by Woikoski, representing Finnish aviation heritage with 9 former Finnish Air Force aircraft, 6 currently airworthy

Products and services

• Industrial Gases Oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and mixed gases produced at Woikoski's air distillation and hydrogen plants for manufacturing, welding, chemical processes, heat treatment, and other industrial applications.
• Food Industry Gases Food-grade gases certified to FSSC 22000, GMP, and GDP standards for food and pharmaceutical applications, including modified atmosphere packaging gases for food and beverage producers.
• Specialty Gases High-purity specialty gases and specialty gas blends for laboratory, analytical, and industrial applications, including AWOcal canisters and specialty gas pressure regulators.
• Welding Gases Shielding and protective gases for MIG/MAG, TIG, and other welding processes, sold alongside welding equipment for metalworking and fabrication customers.
• Propane (LPG) Liquefied petroleum gas (propane) for heating, cooking, grilling, and industrial use, sold with safety guidance, grill maintenance support, and MTK member benefits for agricultural customers.
• Dry Ice Solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) used for cooling, transportation of temperature-sensitive goods, and industrial cleaning.
• Gas Cylinders and Cylinder Packs Rental and ownership gas cylinders in various sizes and pressure ratings, with cylinder identification, safe handling guidance, and periodic inspection services.
• Gas Network Services Design, installation, maintenance, analysis, remote monitoring, and outlet point services for industrial gas pipeline networks, including gas centers and accessories.
• Gas Training Training programs for safe handling, use, and regulatory compliance of industrial gases.
• Welding Machines and Torches Welding equipment including welding machines, torches, and accessories for MIG/MAG and TIG welding.
• Welding Consumables Filler metals, welding wires, and other consumables for various welding processes.
• Woikoski Medical (Medical Gases and Equipment) Medical gases and medical sector products operated as a separate business unit through the Woikoski Medical sub-brand for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers.
• Woikoski Store (B2B E-commerce Portal) B2B e-commerce portal for ordering gases and products, tracking cylinders by serial number, and viewing purchase and delivery statistics 24/7 for registered business customers.
• Woikoski Extranet (Partner Portal) B2B partner portal for Woikoski resellers providing news, guidelines, pricing schedules, contracts, marketing materials, and MTK procurement access.
• Cylinder Inspection Station Service Periodic inspection and certification services for gas cylinders to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
• Green Hydrogen Production Electrolysis-based green hydrogen produced at the Kokkola plant using green electricity from wind power; one of the largest green hydrogen production units in Northern Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO₂ emissions reduced by more than 200 tonnes per year through heating system upgrades and process optimization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Finnkoritus OyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWoikoski's partner for disposal of gas cylinders. Located at Bodomintie 31, 02940 Espoo. Business customers responsible for disposing of cylinders through this partnership. Note: Finnkoritus does not accept cylinders containing toxic gases or LPG cylinders.
• MTK (Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural customer benefits program. MTK members receive special pricing and benefits on Woikoski products and services.
• Chemical poolminorOthersOrganization developing security of supply and emergency preparedness in the chemical sector.
• Chemical Industry Association Gas SubgroupminorOthersFocuses on development of safety in the gas sector.
• EIGA (European Industrial Gases Association)minorOthersDeveloping safety and responsibility in the gas sector in Europe.
• IOMA (International Oxygen Manufacturers Association)minorOthersPromoting development and cooperation of the gas industry worldwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oy AGA Ab (Linde Gas): AGA is the Finnish subsidiary of Linde plc and the dominant direct competitor to Woikoski in the Finnish industrial, medical, and specialty gas market, serving the same customers with overlapping product portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: World's largest industrial gases company operating across atmospheric, process, and specialty gases globally, with a direct Finnish presence through AGA; competes with Woikoski across every product line but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Air Liquide: Global industrial gas major with European leadership in hydrogen, electronics gases, and healthcare; competes with Woikoski on cross-border industrial accounts and on hydrogen technology development.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Major global industrial gas and hydrogen supplier with significant European presence; overlaps with Woikoski on merchant liquid gases, hydrogen, and on industrial gas applications for refining and chemicals.
• Nippon Sanso Holdings (Taiyo Nippon Sanso): Global industrial gas player (operating Matheson in Europe and the US); comparable as a broad incumbent serving industrial, electronics, and medical customers with a similar product portfolio structure.
• Messer Group: Family-owned global industrial gas company with strong European footprint; comparable to Woikoski on independent family-owned status and on merchant gas offerings across industrial and medical segments.

Regional players

• Strandmöllen AB: Swedish independent specialty gas producer focused on gas blending and atmospheric gases; comparable to Woikoski as a Nordic sub-scale specialist with a similar family/independence profile and specialty blending capabilities.
• SOL Group: European independent industrial, medical, and specialty gas producer with strong Italian and broader European presence; comparable to Woikoski as a privately-held mid-sized European industrial gas competitor operating across multiple gas verticals.
• Iwatani Corporation: Japanese industrial gas major with significant hydrogen and helium operations; comparable on merchant gas, industrial gas distribution, and on hydrogen business model parallels to Woikoski's Kokkola green hydrogen plant.

Others

• Nederman: Nordic industrial air filtration and environmental technology company; adjacent comparable to Woikoski's gas network and ventilation/air handling service offerings rather than direct gas production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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