Savon Kuljetus

What Savon Kuljetus does

Savon Kuljetus Oy is a privately held Finnish multi-industry group founded in 1965 and headquartered in Kuopio, generating approximately 109–117M EUR in FY2024 revenue with around 180 group employees supplemented by approximately 250 shareholder driver-entrepreneurs and 350+ subcontractors. The company operates across five interlocking verticals: aggregates (production and sale of crushed stone, gravel, sand, recycled concrete/asphalt and green/garden products from ~200 owned and rented mineral extraction areas), earthworks and crane/container transport, contract logistics (parcel, temperature-controlled, warehousing, terminal services via Kuopio and Joensuu facilities), infrastructure construction (consolidated into subsidiary STM Infra Oy as of October 2025), and road/area maintenance plus fuel distribution (Teboil brand and D-card network across 360+ stations).

Its core technology stack is physical-asset heavy rather than digital: a 7,000+ m² carbon-neutral logistics center in Kuopio equipped with geothermal heating/cooling and 935 solar panels (~283,100 kWh/year), a PANK-certified in-house aggregate testing laboratory enabling CE-marked output, RALA sector qualifications required for public-sector bridge and ferry contracts, and ISO 9001/14001/17024 management and playground-inspection certifications. The group also operates subsidiary KSK Logistiikka & Infra Oy (Central Finland) and Niemisen Sora Oy (Southern Finland) plus Lääni Tilausliikenne and KTK Nurmes.

The business model is a hybrid of one-time project sales (aggregates priced per load/cubic meter, infrastructure construction contracts), recurring maintenance contracts (winter and summer road maintenance for ELY-keskus and municipalities, treated as subscription-like revenue), and transaction-based logistics (parcel transport, fuel sales at daily market pricing). Go-to-market is sales-led via eight regional offices with named account managers (Kuopio, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Mikkeli, Varkaus, Iisalmi, Suonenjoki, Savonlinna), with B2B construction firms, B2G public-sector procurement, and a smaller private homeowner segment distributed through direct quotes. Recent strategic posture is a turnaround under new CEO Pekka Kilpimaa (since Nov 2024): FY2024 produced a -5.7M EUR loss, prompting a 2025 restructuring (eight layoffs, furloughs), divestiture of non-core Suomen GPS-Mittaus Oy to Rejlers (Feb 2026), and consolidation of infrastructure into STM Infra Oy to refocus on aggregates, maintenance, logistics and nationwide infrastructure construction.

Name

Savon Kuljetus

Legal name

Savon Kuljetus Oy

Website

https://savonkuljetus.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Savon Kuljetus Oy is a privately held Finnish multi-industry group, founded 1965 in Kuopio, providing aggregates, earthworks and crane transport, contract logistics, infrastructure construction (via STM Infra) and road maintenance to construction firms, municipalities and ELY-keskus across Eastern and Central Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics and Construction Services

NAICS

Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Support Activities for Mining (2131), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231)

akta.pro primary industry

Aggregates Logistics, Terminals & Distribution (IMADAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Aggregates Transport (Sand/Gravel/Crushed Stone) (TLADAKAG)

Keywords

• Aggregate materials supply
• Transport logistics services
• Road maintenance contracts
• Infrastructure construction
• Earthmoving transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuopio

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aggregates and Earth Materials Sales: Sale of crushed stone, gravel, sand, topsoil, landscape products, concrete and asphalt aggregate to construction companies, municipalities, and private homeowners. Products are CE-marked and PANK-certified. Delivered in bulk loads to construction sites.
2. Logistics and Transport Services: Parcel transport, temperature-controlled transport, terminal services, courier deliveries, and distribution logistics across Eastern Finland. Includes passenger transport functions transferred from Matkahuolto.
3. Infrastructure Construction: Bridge construction, earthworks, railway bridge projects, water construction. Now largely transferred to subsidiary STM Infra Oy. Revenue from specialized infrastructure contracts with public sector and construction firms.
4. Road and Area Maintenance: Winter and summer road maintenance contracts, summer maintenance, yard/playground maintenance for municipalities and government (ELY-keskus). Includes snow removal, gritting, mowing, drainage.
5. Fuel Sales (Teboil): Sale and delivery of Teboil fuel products to businesses and households. Includes a D-card network across Savon region with access to 360+ stations nationwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Savon Kuljetus Oy produces and sells aggregates (crushed stone, gravel, sand, recycled concrete and asphalt) and delivers a broad portfolio of transport, logistics, infrastructure construction and road/area maintenance services across Eastern Finland and Southern Finland. Operations span eight regional offices with a ~7,000 m² flagship logistics center in Kuopio, supported by ~200 mineral extraction sites, ~250 owner-driver entrepreneurs and ~350 subcontractors.

Product overview

Savon Kuljetus is a diversified multi-industry group offering a portfolio of inter-related services across the construction, logistics, and infrastructure lifecycle. Its core offerings are grouped into: (1) Maa- ja kiviainekset (Aggregates) — the production and sale of crushed stone, grit, gravel, sand, stone dust, concrete/asphalt recycled aggregate, green/garden products, and circular economy materials; (2) Maansiirtokuljetukset (Earthworks Transport) and Nosturi- ja vaihtolavakuljetukset (Crane/Container Transport) — full-service earthmoving transport and crane services; (3) Logistiikka (Logistics) — comprising transport services, terminal services, and moving services, with terminals in Kuopio and Joensuu; (4) Kunnossapito (Maintenance) — covering winter road maintenance, summer road maintenance, and yard/playground/area maintenance; (5) Polttoaine (Fuel) — Teboil fuel products and D-card network; and (6) Suunnittelu (Planning/Design) — architectural, structural, foundation, and renovation design services. Infrastructure construction (Infrarakentaminen) was transferred to subsidiary STM Infra Oy in October 2025. Subsidiaries include STM Infra Oy, KSK Logistiikka & Infra Oy, and Niemisen Sora Oy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maa- ja kiviainekset (Aggregates) Production and sale of aggregates including crushed stone, grit, gravel, sand and stone dust, plus recycled concrete and asphalt aggregate and garden/landscaping products. CE-marked and tested at a PANK-approved laboratory. Sold to construction firms, municipalities and private homeowners across Eastern Finland.
• Maansiirtokuljetukset (Earthworks Transport)
• Nosturi- ja vaihtolavakuljetukset (Crane and Container Transport) Crane and container trucks offering lifting capacities of approximately 5–46 tm, boom lengths of 5–26 m and payloads of 5,000–15,000 kg. Used for waste and recycling container services on construction sites.
• Logistiikka (Logistics) Customer-driven logistics including parcel transport, temperature-controlled transport, warehousing (including temperature-controlled), scheduled and ad-hoc distribution, express deliveries and consumer moving services. Terminals in Kuopio and Joensuu, plus a Joensuu/Kuopio-Helsinki evening trunk route.
• Kunnossapito (Road and Area Maintenance) Winter and summer road and pathway maintenance (snow plowing, anti-skid treatment, gravel road care, vegetation management, drainage, sign maintenance) plus year-round yard, playground, park, swimming beach and bridge maintenance for municipalities, ELY-keskukset and property owners. Includes certified playground safety inspections (ISO 17024, SFS-EN 1176).
• Polttoaine (Fuel) Sale and delivery of the full Teboil fuel product range direct to businesses, work sites and households; includes Teboil lubricants, heating oil for households and a D-card network across the Savon region covering 360+ stations nationwide.
• Suunnittelu (Planning/Design) Planning services including architectural and structural design, foundation engineering, renovation planning, and site management/construction supervision. Sold to construction firms, industry and the public sector.
• Infrarakentaminen (Infrastructure Construction - via subsidiary STM Infra Oy) Bridge construction, earthworks and water construction services historically delivered by Savon Kuljetus; sold and operated from October 2025 via wholly-owned subsidiary STM Infra Oy to construction firms, industry and the public sector.
• Muutot (Moving Services) Moving services for businesses and households, including packing materials, moving and packing assistance, international moves, and transport of heavy, valuable and fragile items including art and sensitive office equipment.
• Teiden ja väylien talvikunnossapito (Winter Road Maintenance) Winter road and pathway maintenance ensuring safety and traffic flow through snow plowing, anti-skid treatment, snow leveling and snow removal, performed to customer-defined quality standards and road classifications. Sold as a standalone contracting service to municipalities and ELY-keskukset.
• Piha-alueet, leikkikentät sekä muut alueet (Yard Areas, Playgrounds and Other Areas Maintenance) Year-round maintenance of yards, playgrounds, parks, swimming beaches and bridges for municipalities and property owners, including structure maintenance (fences, retaining walls, play equipment) and certified playground safety inspections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliver aggregates and earth materials with on-time delivery as a core commitment — 'sanansa mittainen' promise
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered growth, core subsidiary, major, core supplier, minor and infrastructure partner.

• Vumos Oy / Vumos GreengrowthStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2023Partnership agreement with Kainuu-based Vumos Oy (Vumos Green) specializing in earth, aggregate, and green construction services. Enables larger-scale projects requiring green construction expertise and expands service area to Kainuu, Eastern and Central Finland.
• STM Infra Oycore subsidiaryOthersSTM Infra Oy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Savon Kuljetus, operating as a nationwide infrastructure and ground engineering specialist serving construction companies, industry and public sector. Savon Kuljetus merged its own infra operations into STM Infra in October 2025. STM Infra's revenue ~35M EUR with 60+ professionals. CEO Seppo Huttunen (from March 2026).
• KSK Logistiikka & Infra Oycore subsidiaryOthersKSK Logistiikka & Infra Oy is a subsidiary operating in logistics and infrastructure services. Part of Savon Kuljetus group. Originally part of Keski-Suomen Kuljetus acquisition.
• Niemisen Sora Oycore subsidiaryOthersNiemisen Sora Oy operates in Southern Finland (Kanta-Häme, Pirkanmaa, Uusimaa) specializing in aggregate sales and earthworks transport. Acquired by Savon Kuljetus in 2021. Revenue ~7.6M EUR with 15 employees.
• Matkahuolto (Oy Matkahuolto Ab)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavon Kuljetus took over Matkahuolto's logistics center operations in Kuopio (June 2022) and Joensuu terminal and Matkahuolto Matkakeskus operations in Kuopio (February 2023) via business transfer. Staff transferred as existing employees. Deepened existing cooperation.
• Teboilcore supplierOthersSavon Kuljetus offers the full Teboil fuel range as direct delivery to businesses and work sites. Also provides D-card network covering Savon region with access to 360+ stations nationwide. Fast, competitive daily pricing.
• KekkiläminorOthersReseller of Kekkilä products (growing media, soil) in Kuopio, Joensuu and Mikkeli. Kekkilä's full product range available through Savon Kuljetus for delivery to end users.
• Väre (energy services)infrastructure partnerTechnology or IntegrationVäre implemented the 935-panel solar power plant (~2000 m², ~283,100 kWh/year) on Savon Kuljetus's new logistics center. Väre also supplies green electricity to the facility.
• Rakennusliike Pohjonen Oyinfrastructure partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction contractor for Savon Kuljetus's new ~7000 m² logistics center in Kuopio's Pienen Neulamäki business area. Project completed June 2022.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker Finland: Global freight and logistics provider with Finnish road-freight, contract logistics, and terminal operations. Comparable to Savon Kuljetus's general cargo, terminal, and distribution services in Eastern Finland.
• NCC: Major Nordic construction and infrastructure company with significant Finnish civil-engineering and aggregate operations. Overlaps with Savon Kuljetus on infrastructure, aggregates, and earthworks, but at considerably larger scale and geographic reach.
• Posti Group: Finland's national postal and logistics operator with parcel, terminal, and freight services. Comparable to Savon Kuljetus's parcel transport and Matkahuolto terminal operations, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Skanska: Global construction and infrastructure group with substantial Finnish civil-engineering and road-building operations. Comparable in large-scale infrastructure delivery and aggregates supply, with much broader geographic and service scope.
• Lemminkäinen (part of YIT): Finnish infrastructure and paving contractor integrated into YIT, with aggregate production and road construction services. Comparable in aggregates, paving, and infrastructure delivery, though operating at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Kreate: Finnish infrastructure and construction group specializing in bridges, railways, and ground engineering. Overlaps directly with Savon Kuljetus's bridge construction and earthworks capabilities, including those now housed in STM Infra.
• Destia: Finland's largest infrastructure contractor, providing road, bridge, and earthworks services nationwide. Directly comparable to Savon Kuljetus's infrastructure and road-maintenance verticals, including ELY-keskus contracts.
• Rudus (Lohja Rudus): Leading Finnish aggregates and ready-mix producer (part of CRH). Direct peer in crushed stone, gravel, and CE-marked aggregate production and supply to construction and infrastructure markets.
• Ahola Transport: Finnish family-owned transport and logistics group providing contract logistics, freight, and specialized transport. Comparable business model to Savon Kuljetus's logistics and terminal operations across Finland.

Others

• Teboil: Finnish fuel retailer and supplier whose products Savon Kuljetus distributes via direct delivery and the D-card network across the Savon region. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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