What VILPE does

VILPE Oy is a Finnish family-owned manufacturer of roof ventilation, moisture control, and roof pass-through products, founded in 1973 by Eero Saikkonen in Mustasaari, Finland. The company's portfolio spans five core categories: VILPE Sense (an IoT-based humidity and leak monitoring system), Ventilation (ECo roof fans with EC motor technology, passive exhaust vents, intake vents, wall elements), Structures (roof drains with airflow filters, roof hatches, Ross ventilation poles for crawl spaces), Pass-Throughs (universal, tile-specific, solar, and chimney roof penetrations), and Fasteners (proprietary Croco and Power systems). VILPE's technology differentiation rests on the original 1973 Croco fastener (which adjusts to applied weight to protect roofing felt), energy-efficient ECo roof fans with EC motors, the VILPE Sense automated moisture management platform, and specialized drainage products such as the AM roof drain with airflow filter.

VILPE operates a B2B go-to-market model selling primarily through a network of building materials distributors and roofing contractors across Northern Europe, the Baltics, Central Europe, and selectively in North America. The company maintains wholly-owned regional sales offices in Poland (Wrocław), Latvia (Salaspils), and Ukraine (Kyiv), supplemented by a Finnish direct sales operation across its Mustasaari headquarters and a newly completed Vantaa office/warehouse facility (opened spring 2025 with a €5.25 million investment). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with products offered across multiple color variants and certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, multiple RISE type approvals, ETA 12/0495, Eurofins, SGS, NEMKO). Customer segments are split across residential construction (single-family and multi-story), industrial/commercial construction (including data centers), and building materials distributors, with no public revenue figures disclosed.

Name

VILPE

Legal name

VILPE Oy

Website

https://vilpe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

VILPE is a Finnish family-owned manufacturer of roof ventilation, moisture control, and pass-through products founded in 1973. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial builders across Europe through distributors, regional sales offices, and its VILPE Sense IoT monitoring platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roof Ventilation and Roofing Accessories

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Roof ventilation products
• Roof fans
• Roof pass-throughs
• Building moisture control
• Roofing fasteners

Headquarters

HQ city

Mustasaari

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Products: Revenue from manufacturing and selling roof ventilation products including exhaust vents, roof fans, intake vents, and wall elements. Primarily one-time hardware sales with some recurring service components for smart products.
2. Pass-through Elements: Sale of pipe, solar, and chimney pass-through elements for various roof types including tile, slate, felt, and steel roofs.
3. Structural Products: Roof drains, roof hatches, structural ventilation elements, and Ross ventilation poles for foundation/crawl space ventilation.
4. Fasteners: Proprietary Croco and POWER fastener systems for roofing applications.
5. VILPE Sense Smart System: Smart humidity monitoring and leak detection system with sensors and controllers for ongoing building protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VILPE manufactures and sells a comprehensive ecosystem of roof ventilation products, including ECo roof fans, exhaust ventilation pipes, intake vents, wall elements, Ross ventilation poles for crawl spaces, roof drains and hatches, and various roof pass-throughs for solar and chimney applications. The company also produces proprietary Croco and Power roofing fasteners, and offers the VILPE Sense IoT-based smart humidity and leak detection system. Products are sold to construction professionals through a distributor and dealer network across Europe and the United States.

Product overview

VILPE is a Finnish manufacturer offering a comprehensive range of roofing and ventilation products organized into five main categories: VILPE Sense (smart IoT monitoring system for leak detection and humidity control), Ventilation products (ECo roof fans, exhaust vents, intake vents, wall elements), Structures (roof drains, hatches, Ross ventilation poles), Pass-Throughs (universal and tile-specific roof penetrations including Solar and Chimney solutions), and Fasteners (Croco and Power fastening systems). The VILPE Sense platform represents the company's smart/connected product line, while the remaining product lines serve traditional ventilation, drainage, and roofing penetration needs. Products are designed for residential, commercial, and industrial building applications and are available in multiple color options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VILPE Sense Smart IoT-based roof monitoring system with leak detection, humidity sensing, and automated ventilation control for roof structures and crawl spaces; for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings including data centers.
• ECo Roof Fans Energy-efficient electronically commutated (EC) motor roof fans for exhaust ventilation in residential and commercial buildings; models E6, E80, E80RT, E120, E150, E190, E220, E220XL; available with 0-10V speed controllers and wireless options.
• FLOW Exhaust Vents Passive exhaust ventilation vents sized 315-630mm for flat roof applications; FLOW 3XL models for larger ventilation needs.
• Wive Intake Vents Fresh air intake vents for residential ventilation; Wive 100 and Wive Professional models with filter options.
• IO Wall Elements Wall-mounted ventilation elements for intake and exhaust ventilation; sizes IO 125, IO 160, IO 200, IO 250.
• Ross Ventilation Poles Basement and crawl space ventilation poles for fresh air intake, radon gas removal, and ventilation of underfloor spaces; sizes 125, 160, and 200; combinable with VELCO intake valves for filtered supply.
• Classic Pass-through Roof pass-through elements for tile and slate roofs; Classic, Classic Loiva, and Classic Vino variants.
• XL Universal Pass-through Universal pass-through set for single-ply membranes, designed for easy installation and reliable sealing.
• Solar Pass-throughs Specialized pass-through elements for solar panel installations on tile, felt, steel, and profiled steel roofs.
• Chimney Pass-throughs Sealed pass-through solutions for chimneys; Modular Chimney and various tile-specific chimney flashings.
• Croco Fasteners Adjustable fasteners that accommodate thermal movement in roofing materials; ETA 12/0495 European Technical Assessment certified fastening system.
• Power Fasteners Mechanical fasteners for roofing installations.
• Steel Roof Drains Roof drainage products including AM and PVC roof drains with flow-enhancing filters for flat roof applications; AM roof drains feature airflow filter technology that increases drainage capacity during heavy rain.
• Roof Hatches Access hatches for roof maintenance and inspection; includes Felt roof hatch.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces annual CO2 emissions by more than 300 tonnes through geothermal heating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• John Nurminen FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025VILPE is a corporate partner of the John Nurminen Foundation for 2025-2027. The company donates €5,000 per year to support the foundation's marine conservation work.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Systemair: Swedish-based manufacturer of ventilation fans, air handling units, and indoor climate solutions sold across Europe. Directly comparable product portfolio (fans, ventilation, IAQ) and overlapping Nordic/Baltic distribution footprint.
• Lindab: Swedish building products company with a Ventilation division producing ducts, fans, and indoor climate products. Targets the same B2B construction channel and competes head-to-head on ventilation and air distribution equipment.
• FläktGroup: European HVAC and ventilation specialist offering fans, air handling, and indoor air quality solutions for commercial and residential buildings. Closely overlapping product set and customer base in Northern and Central Europe.
• Zehnder Group: Swiss manufacturer of indoor climate solutions including heat recovery ventilation, comfort ventilation, and radiators. Overlaps with VILPE on residential ventilation and demand-controlled indoor air quality.
• Soler & Palau (S&P): Spanish ventilation manufacturer producing axial, centrifugal, and inline fans plus IAQ products. Comparable product technology with broad European distribution, including the Nordic and Baltic markets where VILPE operates.
• Vents: Ukrainian-headquartered ventilation equipment manufacturer with a broad catalog of fans, air handling units, and accessories. Competes with VILPE in Eastern Europe and overlapping product categories.

Broad incumbents

• VELUX Group: Danish roof window and skylight leader expanding into roof ventilation and indoor climate. Not a direct competitor on fans but a major incumbent in the same Nordic roof-building-products ecosystem that overlaps with VILPE's specifier channel.
• Broan-NuTone: North American leader in residential ventilation fans, range hoods, and IAQ products. Comparable product categories and a benchmark for VILPE's potential US expansion and VILPE Sense smart monitoring roadmap.

Emerging players

• Fresh-Aire UV: US-based IAQ specialist focused on UV air purification and HVAC-mounted monitoring. Comparable on the VILPE Sense smart monitoring and IAQ value proposition, particularly for retrofit applications.
• RadonAway: Manufacturer of radon and crawl space ventilation fans. Directly comparable to VILPE's Ross ventilation poles and crawl space humidity control product line, especially in residential radon mitigation use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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