Polarmatic Oy

What Polarmatic Oy does

Polarmatic Oy is a Tampere, Finland-based industrial equipment company, founded in 1968 and operating as a business unit of the Mid-Matic Group, that develops containerized heating, cooling, curing, control, and information management systems for the global concrete industry. Its product architecture is organized around six branded sub-lines — TURBOMATIC (aggregate and water heating via a non-boiler thermal energy unit delivering 60-80% fuel savings versus conventional boilers), COOLMATIC (cooling including combined heating/cooling variants), CUREMATIC (warm water, TURBOsteam, hot air, and steam curing), POLARMOIST (non-contact optical aggregate moisture sensing), TEMPMATIC (concrete temperature measurement), and POLARAMA (batch-plant video surveillance) — complemented by ProConX, an internet-based batch plant control system with order and data management. All units are designed and 100% assembled in-house at the Tampere factory, and approximately 1,300 units are in operation worldwide.

The company sells primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales motion, with regional sales managers covering the Americas, Scandinavia, Europe, Eastern Europe, Baltics, UK, Africa, and Asia, augmented by wholly-owned regional entities Polarmatic AB (Sweden) and Polarmatic North America Ltd. (Cincinnati, USA) and certified channel partners in Bulgaria, Canada, and France. Revenue comes from custom-configured capital equipment sales (0.75-1.25 MW thermal capacity, multi-year enterprise contracts), an annual maintenance service delivered globally with Masor Works Oy as certified service partner, and a 24/7 spare-parts e-commerce webshop. Customers include ready-mix concrete batching plants, precast and hardscape producers, and major infrastructure projects such as the Follo Line, Albula, Koralm, and Fehmarnbelt tunnels.

The strategic relevance of Polarmatic rests on the convergence of tightening emissions regulation in concrete production (e.g., Norway Chapter 33 effective 2026) with its biofuel-compatible, district-heating-ready, and CO2-reducing thermal systems, positioning the firm as a beneficiary of decarbonization mandates in cold-climate concrete manufacturing.

Name

Polarmatic Oy

Legal name

Polarmatic Oy

Website

https://polarmatic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polarmatic Oy is a Finnish industrial equipment company that designs and assembles containerized heating, cooling, curing, and information management systems for ready-mix, precast, hardscape, and infrastructure concrete producers worldwide, with approximately 1,300 units installed globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Production Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

Keywords

• Concrete heating systems
• Thermal energy units
• Concrete curing solutions
• Aggregate moisture sensors
• Batch plant control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampere

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of containerized heating, cooling, curing, and control systems. Turn-key project delivery including installation, start-up, and commissioning. Systems sold as PME-MAX, PME, PAH models in various capacities (0.75MW to 1.25MW).
2. Spare Parts and Components: E-commerce webshop for POLARMOIST sensors and Polarmatic original spare parts. Available 24/7 with fast processing and same-day shipping capability.
3. Annual Maintenance Services: Annual maintenance at known price, provided globally by certified service partner Masor Works Oy in cooperation with in-house service teams. Includes support by email or phone.
4. Service and Repairs: Local support with installations, start-ups and commissioning services as well as maintenance and repairs through trained and certified service partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Polarmatic designs, manufactures, and supplies containerized thermal energy systems for the concrete industry, including aggregate and water heating units (TURBOMATIC), water and aggregate cooling systems (COOLMATIC), and precision curing solutions (CUREMATIC). All units are engineered and assembled in-house in Tampere, Finland. Supporting offerings include the POLARMOIST optical moisture sensor, TEMPMATIC temperature measurement, POLARAMA video surveillance, and the ProConX internet-based batch plant control system.

Product overview

Polarmatic Oy is a world-leading developer and supplier of innovative heating, curing, cooling, control, and information management solutions for the concrete industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of containerized, energy-efficient systems organized under branded product lines: TURBOMATIC (aggregate and water heating), COOLMATIC (cooling solutions), and CUREMATIC (curing systems), complemented by information solutions (POLARMOIST moisture sensors, TEMPMATIC temperature measurement, POLARAMA video surveillance) and ProConX batch plant control system. All units are designed and assembled 100% in-house at the company's factory in Tampere, Finland. The systems enable sustainable concrete production at ready-mix batching plants and precast producers, with solutions for pipes, blocks, and pavers manufacturers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TURBOMATIC: Heating solutions for aggregate and water heating, including Thermal Energy Unit, TURBOsteam Generator, Warm Water Unit, and Combined Heating and Cooling Solution
• COOLMATIC
• CUREMATIC
• POLARMOIST
• TEMPMATIC
• POLARAMA
• ProConX

Products and services

• TURBOMATIC Thermal Energy Unit Containerized thermal energy unit that heats aggregates and water independently using a single burner, providing aggregate heating, batch water heating, and facility heating in one system for ready-mix and precast concrete producers.
• TURBOMATIC TURBOsteam Generator Steam generation system for aggregate heating applications in concrete production.
• TURBOMATIC Warm Water Unit System for heating water used in concrete mixing and production processes.
• COOLMATIC Cold Water Cooling System for cooling water used in concrete production during hot weather conditions.
• COOLMATIC Aggregate and Water Cooling Combined system for cooling both aggregates and water to achieve desired concrete temperature in warm climates.
• Combined Heating and Cooling Solution Integrated containerized solution combining TURBOMATIC heating with COOLMATIC cooling functions to enable both cold-climate heating and hot-climate cooling in a single system.
• CUREMATIC Curing Solutions Precise curing systems including warm water curing, TURBOsteam curing, hot air curing, and steam curing for consistent concrete product quality in precast operations.
• POLARMOIST Moisture Measurement Probe Optical, non-contact aggregate moisture measurement sensor that provides real-time moisture levels, reducing cement waste and improving concrete quality through precise water-cement ratio control.
• ProConX Batch Plant Control System Batch plant control system with advanced customer and order management, state-of-the-art data management, and internet-based operation for controlling concrete production.
• Annual Maintenance Service Annual maintenance service at known price, spare parts webshop open 24/7, and support by email or phone, delivered via certified service partner Masor Works Oy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-80% fuel savings compared to conventional heating systems
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and regional.

• SBM Mineral Processing GmbHstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Austrian plant manufacturer supplying Variomix batching plant technology. Collaborated with Polarmatic and Linde GmbH to design combined heating and cooling solutions for Lasselsberger's new plant.
• Linde GmbHstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Technology partner for liquid nitrogen cooling systems integrated with Polarmatic's TURBOMATIC heating system for combined heating and cooling solutions.
• Mid-Matic OycoreOthersMother company within the Mid-Matic Group. Polarmatic Oy and Mid-Matic Oy are business units of the same corporate group, sharing resources and data for coordinated service delivery to customers.
• Polarmatic ABcoreOthersSister company within the Polarmatic Group serving Scandinavian markets. Based in Askim, Sweden with VAT number SE556573008101.
• Polarmatic North America Ltd.coreOthersSister company serving North American markets. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio with business ID 81-1623693. Handles sales and support for USA and Canada customers.
• Masor Works OycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorized and certified service partner for annual maintenance of Polarmatic units globally. Works in cooperation with in-house service teams to provide local support for installations, start-ups, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs.
• HPS Consult Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Bulgaria. Contact: Atanas Panchilov. Provides local sales support, customer relationships, and market coverage in Bulgarian concrete industry.
• Dynamic Precast Solutions Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Canada. Contact: Adam Formuziewich, Winnipeg. Provides local sales support and precast industry expertise for Canadian market.
• BSC – Béton Stone Consulting SARLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for France. Contact: Sales Team, Etzling. Provides local sales support and industry expertise for French concrete market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SBM Mineral Processing: Austrian batching-plant (Variomix) manufacturer and Polarmatic integration partner whose plant equipment is deployed alongside Polarmatic thermal systems for concrete producers.
• Command Alkon: Provider of batch plant control and management software for concrete producers, comparable to Polarmatic's ProConX control system though not a hardware competitor.
• Hydronix: Maker of digital microwave moisture sensors for aggregates and concrete, comparable to Polarmatic's POLARMOIST moisture measurement probe.

Broad incumbents

• Ammann Group: Global supplier of concrete and asphalt mixing plants and related equipment serving concrete producers, overlapping with Polarmatic's plant-level customer base.
• Schwing Stetter: Established manufacturer of concrete production and handling equipment, including batching plants, serving the same ready-mix and precast concrete producers.
• Liebherr (Concrete Technology): Large diversified OEM whose concrete technology division supplies batching plants and mixing systems to the same ready-mix and precast customers Polarmatic targets.
• SIMEM: Italian manufacturer of concrete batching plants and mixing technology (a Polarmatic integration partner on tunnel projects) whose broader plant portfolio overlaps with the thermal/process equipment Polarmatic supplies.

Direct peers

• KTI-Plersch Kältetechnik: German specialist in concrete cooling and heating systems (ice, water and aggregate) for batching plants and mega-projects, directly overlapping Polarmatic's TURBOMATIC/COOLMATIC thermal offering for concrete producers.
• Coldcrete: Provider of concrete cooling systems (ice/chilled water) for temperature control in concrete production, competing directly with Polarmatic's cooling solutions, primarily in North America.

Regional players

• ELKON: Turkish manufacturer of concrete batching plants, including cooling/heating-equipped plants, serving similar global concrete producers from a different home geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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