Mastsystem

What Mastsystem does

Mastsystem Int'l Oy is a Finnish manufacturer specializing in tactical telescopic mast systems made from composite materials, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Heinävaara, Finland. The company's portfolio spans eight product lines, including vehicle-mounted masts (SkyHigh, EXB), field telescopic masts (EXL, EX), push-up masts (TR, TM), telescopic lifting poles (TLP), and tripods, complemented by supporting accessories such as antenna pointing devices, vehicle mounting kits, spare parts, and maintenance and training services. All products are designed for rapid top-load repositioning and are certified to MIL-STD-810, DEF STAN 00-35, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AQAP 2110 standards, positioning the company as a qualified supplier to NATO and allied defense procurement.

The company operates a pure B2B direct sales model, selling configured mast solutions to defense and civil customers globally across more than 50 countries. Its core technology centers on composite-material construction providing durability and lightweight characteristics suited to demanding field conditions. Mastsystem is a subsidiary of Lagercrantz Group, a Swedish-listed technology conglomerate that acquires and develops majority stakes in niche industrial businesses. The company's go-to-market relies on direct enterprise engagement supported by a multi-language digital presence (Finnish, German, French, English), industry trade show participation (e.g., Eurosatory 2026), and newsletter outreach, with no disclosed pricing, channel partners, or distributor network.

Name

Mastsystem

Legal name

Mastsystem Int'l Oy

Website

https://mastsystem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mastsystem Int'l Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of composite tactical telescopic mast systems for defense and civil customers, serving over 50 countries with eight product lines and related accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Mast Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)

Keywords

• Tactical mast systems
• Defense communications equipment
• Vehicle mast systems
• Composite field masts
• Antenna deployment solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Heinävaara

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tactical Mast Systems and Accessories: Sale of tactical telescopic mast systems, vehicle masts, field masts, and associated accessories including mounting kits, antenna pointing devices, and spare parts. The company also provides maintenance, spare parts, and training services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mastsystem designs, manufactures, and supplies tactical telescopic mast systems, vehicle masts, field masts, push-up masts, telescopic lifting poles, tripods, and related accessories for defense and civil customers worldwide. Products are constructed from composite materials and qualified to military environmental standards (MIL-STD-810, DEF STAN 00-35). The company also provides configuration support, maintenance, spare parts, and training as adjacent services.

Product overview

Mastsystem provides a comprehensive portfolio of tactical telescopic mast systems and related equipment for defense and civil applications. The product range spans eight product lines including vehicle masts (SkyHigh, EXB), field masts (EXL, EX), push-up masts (TR, TM), telescopic lifting poles (TLP), and tripods. These core mast products are complemented by supporting accessories including antenna pointing devices, vehicle mounting kits, consumables, and spare parts, along with maintenance and training services. The company supplies both defense and civil customers globally with combat-proven, reliable mast solutions configurable to specific requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SkyHigh vehicle mast Vehicle-mounted tactical mast system for rapid antenna deployment and repositioning on military and defense vehicles.
• EXB vehicle mast Vehicle-mounted tactical mast system for rapid antenna and equipment deployment on defense vehicles.
• EXL-Masts Telescopic field mast system for tactical antenna deployment in demanding defense and civil applications.
• EX-Masts Telescopic tactical mast system for field deployment of antennas and communication equipment.
• TR-Masts Push-up telescopic mast system for rapid tactical antenna deployment in field conditions.
• TM-Masts Push-up mast system for antenna deployment in tactical and civil applications.
• TLP – Telescopic lifting poles Telescopic lifting pole system for elevating equipment and antennas in tactical deployments.
• Tripods Tripod and tripod mast systems for stable antenna deployment in field and vehicle applications.
• Antenna Pointing Devices and Brackets Precision antenna pointing devices and mounting brackets for optimal signal alignment.
• Vehicle Mounting Kits Vehicle-specific mounting kits for secure installation of mast systems on defense and civil vehicles.
• Mast Accessories Supporting accessories and ancillaries for mast systems including mounting hardware and deployment tools.
• Consumables & Spares Replacement parts, consumables, and spares for ongoing maintenance of tactical mast systems.
• Maintenance, spare parts and training Expert maintenance services, spare parts supply, and training for tactical mast systems.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clark Masts: UK-based manufacturer of pneumatic and telescopic mast systems for military, broadcasting, and emergency communications. Closest direct competitor to Mastsystem in tactical telescopic mast systems serving similar defense and civil customer use cases.
• Antenna Products Corporation: US manufacturer of telescoping antenna masts, antenna positioners, and related RF deployment hardware for military and government applications. Directly comparable as a tactical mast specialist competing for similar defense procurement budgets.
• Shakespeare Military & Aerospace: Supplies military-grade antennas and antenna deployment hardware, including mast systems for tactical communications. Comparable as a niche supplier of antenna deployment solutions to defense primes and government end users.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Large US defense prime offering tactical radios, integrated communications systems, and vehicle-mounted C4ISR solutions that often bundle or specify mast/antenna subsystems. Comparable as a defense communications incumbent whose platforms specify mast hardware similar to Mastsystem's.
• Thales Group: Global defense electronics and tactical communications prime that integrates mast/antenna subsystems into vehicle-mounted and tactical communications programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent buyer-adjacent to Mastsystem's products.
• Saab AB: Swedish defense and aerospace group referenced in Mastsystem's tripod use case imagery; builds tactical communications and vehicle platforms that incorporate mast systems. Comparable as a Nordic defense incumbent purchasing adjacent subsystem hardware.
• Rohde & Schwarz: German defense and communications technology provider offering tactical radio systems that require compatible antenna/mast deployment solutions. Comparable as a broader defense communications incumbent whose ecosystem overlaps with Mastsystem's mounting and pointing products.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics company producing tactical communications, C4ISR, and vehicle-mounted systems that integrate with antenna deployment hardware. Comparable as a multinational defense incumbent serving similar vehicle modernization customers.

Regional players

• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace: Norwegian defense prime operating in the Nordic defense ecosystem alongside Mastsystem, providing tactical communications and integrated defense solutions that incorporate mast/antenna subsystems for Nordic and allied customers.

Emerging players

• Radeus Labs: Provider of antenna positioning systems and motion control solutions for satellite communications and defense applications. Comparable as a smaller specialist in antenna deployment hardware serving adjacent defense and satcom customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5J_nltwWaJkExXaNZrlEOw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Mastsystem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cobham-mast-systems
• Instagraminstagram.com/mastsystem

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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