What Movetec does

Movetec Oy is a privately held Finnish industrial automation and mechanical engineering components distributor founded in 1988, headquartered in Vantaa with branch offices in Pirkkala and Salo. The company distributes a portfolio spanning 22 product categories including linear motion systems (Hiwin, PM, Samick), vacuum technology and grippers (Piab, UniGripper, Zimmer Group), aluminum profile systems (MiniTec), power supplies (Mean Well), industrial IT/networking (Moxa), machine vision (Baumer), timing belts (Breco/Brecoflex), sensors, motors and drives, and machine safety equipment. In addition to distribution, Movetec operates its own machining facility and provides custom aluminum profile and machine frame solutions through its MiniTec service line, alongside technical sizing, consultation, training, and warehousing services.

The company serves B2B customers across Finland including machine manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, industrial end users, and large international enterprises. Movetec operates a sales-led go-to-market model with a team of product managers and sales engineers providing technical pre-sales support and sizing assistance, backed by quote-based pricing tailored to specific customer requirements. Marketing is conducted through a Finnish/English bilingual website, email newsletters, trade exhibitions, and direct field sales engagement. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management.

Movetec's revenue model is primarily hardware sales of distributed industrial components supplemented by professional services revenue from custom manufacturing (machining and aluminum profile solutions). Geographic scope is domestic Finland, with regional sales coverage across Helsinki metropolitan area (Uusimaa), Southwest Finland (Turku), Tampere region (Pirkanmaa), Salo region, Ostrobothnia (Pohjanmaa), and Northern Finland (Pohjois-Suomi). The company is independently owned with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Movetec

Legal name

Movetec Oy

Website

https://movetec.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Movetec Oy is a Finnish B2B industrial automation components distributor serving machine manufacturers, integrators, and industrial end users across Finland with a 22-category portfolio from international principals, complemented by in-house machining and custom aluminum profile manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vantaa

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Industrial Component Sales: Movetec generates revenue through the sale of industrial automation components and systems. The company serves as a distributor for international manufacturers and also manufactures custom aluminum profile solutions. Revenue is primarily generated through product sales to B2B customers including machine manufacturers, integrators, and industrial end users.
2. Custom Manufacturing Services: Machining and custom manufacturing services for aluminum profile systems and machine solutions. These value-added services complement component sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Movetec Oy is a Finnish industrial components distributor and custom manufacturer that supplies linear motion systems, vacuum technology, mechanical grippers, machine safety equipment, industrial IT, power supplies, and drive systems to OEMs, system integrators, and industrial end users across Finland. The company also designs and manufactures custom aluminum profile and machine solutions through its MiniTec services and operates its own machining facility. Movetec represents leading international manufacturers including Hiwin, Mean Well, MiniTec, Moxa, Piab, Zimmer Group, UniGripper, Breco, and Baumer.

Product overview

Movetec is a Finnish industrial components and systems distributor with over 30 years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical components, automation solutions, and industrial IT products. The company serves large international companies, equipment manufacturers, integrators, and end-users across Finland. The product portfolio includes vacuum technology and grippers (Piab COAX technology, UniGripper custom vacuum grippers, Zimmer pneumatic/electric/collaborative grippers), aluminum profile systems (MiniTec custom solutions), linear motion components (Hiwin roller guideways, PM precision guideways, ball screws, linear shafts and slide bushings, linear units and motion systems), cable carriers (plastic, hybrid, steel energy chains), timing belts (Breco, Synchroflex), gas springs and shock absorbers (ACE, Stabilus, Hahn), gearheads (harmonic, planetary), machine safety equipment, industrial cameras (Baumer with GigE Vision), industrial IT (Moxa networking solutions), linear actuators (Thomson, Dewert/OKIN, Mecvel), motors and drives, power supplies (MEAN WELL), and sensors. The company operates from headquarters in Vantaa with additional offices in Pirkkala and Salo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Piab Vacuum Technology Complete range of vacuum technology including ejectors, pumps, suction cups, and KENOS vacuum grippers using patented COAX technology for energy-efficient material handling in automation and packaging. Distributed to Finnish machine manufacturers, integrators, and industrial end users.
• UniGripper Vacuum Grippers Custom-designed vacuum grippers for specific application needs, including Layergripper for palletizing and TimberGripper for wood handling, with patented valve technology. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Zimmer Mechanical Grippers Full range of pneumatic, electric, and collaborative grippers from Zimmer Group including GPP5000, GEP5000, and HRC series for automation, robotics, and collaborative applications. Movetec is the official Zimmer Group representative in Finland.
• MiniTec Aluminum Profile Systems Custom aluminum profile and machine frame solutions ranging from simple structures to complex machine applications, including conveyors, robot tables, workstations, and linear portals. Movetec designs and manufactures these solutions from its Salo facility based on MiniTec technology.
• Hiwin Linear Guideways RG-series 4-row roller linear guideways with narrow and flange-type carriages in sizes 20-65 for heavy-duty industrial applications. Movetec distributes Hiwin products in Finland including linear guideways, ball screws, and motion control components.
• PM Precision Guideways Precision linear guideways including cross-roller series RSD, deep-groove series RSDE, compact series RNG, and needle roller guideways type N/O or M/V with ACC/ACCI technology. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Ball Screws and Lead Screws Ball screws and lead screws for linear motion applications, including bearings of linear motion and trapezoidal nuts and screws. Distributed to machine manufacturers and integrators in Finland.
• Cable Carriers (Energy Chains) Complete range of cable carriers including plastic, hybrid, steel, and 3D chains for energy and cable management in machinery. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Breco and Synchroflex Timing Belts High-quality timing belts including BrecoStandard, BrecoProtect (FDA-approved for food industry), BrecoMOVE, and Synchroflex GEN3 with up to 25% higher power transmission capacity. Movetec imports and distributes these in Finland.
• ACE Shock Absorbers and Vibration Control Industrial shock absorbers and vibration control products for motion control and energy absorption applications. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Gas Springs (Stabilus, Hahn) Gas springs from Stabilus and Hahn for lifting, holding, and adjusting applications in machinery and equipment. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Harmonic and Planetary Gearheads Precision gearheads including harmonic drives, miniature gears, planetary gearheads, and right-angle gearheads for various industrial applications. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Machine Safety Equipment Complete machine safety solutions including emergency stop buttons, safety light curtains, laser scanners, safety fences, two-hand controls, and safety relays for industrial machinery. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Baumer Industrial Cameras Industrial vision cameras including new RDMA series with up to 100 GigE speeds, utilizing GigE Vision 3.0 standard for machine vision and code reading applications. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Moxa Industrial IT Solutions Industrial networking and connectivity equipment including Ethernet switches, media converters, cellular gateways, serial converters, industrial computers, cybersecurity solutions, and wireless products. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Linear Actuators (Thomson, Dewert/OKIN, Mecvel, PC/T-series) Precision linear actuators from multiple brands including Thomson, Dewert/OKIN, Mecvel, and PC/T-series for automation and motion control applications. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Motors and Drives Complete motor and drive solutions including AC motors, AC servo motors, stepper motors, DC motors, brushless DC motors, servo drives, variable speed drives, and torque motors. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• MEAN WELL Power Supplies Wide range of power supplies including AC/DC, DC/DC converters, DIN rail, LED, medical, railway, and modular power supplies for industrial applications. Movetec distributes MEAN WELL power supply solutions in Finland.
• Linear Motion Systems Complete linear motion systems including ballscrew-driven, belt-driven, linear motor systems, gantries, and Leantechnik linear systems for various automation applications. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Guideway Protection Machine way protection solutions including bellows, apron covers, roll-up covers, telescopic covers, and way wipers to protect linear guides from dust and debris. Includes PEI protective bellows products distributed in Finland.
• Sensors and Measurement Devices Comprehensive sensor and measurement device portfolio including encoders, limit switches, measurement sensors, micro switches, position indicators, process sensors, and static electricity elimination equipment. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Rack and Pinion Gears Standard and precision rack and pinion gears including KHK gear wheels for power transmission in industrial machinery. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Lifting Columns and Ergonomic Solutions Ergonomic workplace solutions including Ergoswiss lifting elements and lifting columns for adjustable workstations and industrial applications. Distributed to Finnish industrial customers.
• Custom Machining Services In-house machining services providing custom manufacturing capabilities for industrial components and aluminum profile solutions. Available to Finnish industrial customers as a value-added service alongside component distribution.
• MiniTec Custom Aluminum Profile and Machine Solutions Custom-designed aluminum profile structures and machine solutions ranging from simple structures to demanding machine applications based on MiniTec technology. Movetec designs and manufactures these solutions from its Salo facility.
• Sizing and Engineering Support Technical product support and sizing services to help Finnish customers select appropriate components for their industrial automation applications, delivered by Movetec's product managers and sales engineers.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HiwincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiwin is a principal manufacturer of linear guideways and motion control products. Movetec distributes Hiwin products in Finland, offering linear guideways, ball screws, and related motion control components.
• Mean WellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMean Well is a manufacturer of power supplies. Movetec distributes Mean Well power supply solutions in Finland, including AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, and specialized power supply products.
• MiniTeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMiniTec provides aluminum profile systems. Movetec offers MiniTec solutions and provides custom aluminum profile and machine solutions based on MiniTec technology from their Salo facility.
• MoxacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoxa specializes in industrial networking, computing, and automation solutions. Movetec distributes Moxa products in Finland including industrial Ethernet switches, serial device servers, and industrial IT solutions.
• PiabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPiab is a manufacturer of vacuum technology and material handling solutions. Movetec distributes Piab products in Finland including COAX ejectors, vacuum grippers, and suction cups featuring patented COAX technology.
• Zimmer GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZimmer Group is a German manufacturer of mechanical grippers and handling technology. Movetec is the official Zimmer representative in Finland, offering pneumatic, electric, and collaborative grippers.
• UniGrippercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniGripper specializes in vacuum grippers for various industrial applications. Movetec distributes UniGripper products including special models for wood handling and layer gripping in Finland.
• Breco/BrecoflexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBreco and Brecoflex manufacture timing belts and power transmission components. Movetec imports and distributes Brecoflex timing belts, Synchroflex products, and related components in Finland.
• PM (Precision Machinery)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPM manufactures precision linear guideways and components. Movetec distributes PM products including roller guideways, precision guideways, and cross-roller bearings.
• SamickminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSamick is a manufacturer of linear bushings, shaft guides, and related components. Movetec distributes Samick products including LME linear bushings.
• PEI (Protective Equipment Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPEI manufactures protective bellows and covers for linear guides. Movetec distributes PEI protective bellows products in Finland.
• BaumerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaumer is a manufacturer of industrial cameras and machine vision products. Movetec distributes Baumer products including RDMA cameras with up to 100 GigE speeds.
• R+WminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorR+W manufactures coupling solutions and torque limiters. Movetec distributes R+W coupling products for various industrial applications in Finland.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Peers

• Rexel:

Direct peers

• ERIKS: Dutch industrial distribution group supplying technical components (seals, gaskets, flow control, power transmission) to manufacturing customers across Europe — comparable as a multi-category industrial component distributor with technical support model.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-headquartered industrial distribution and engineering services company supplying fasteners, assembly technology, and logistics solutions to OEMs across Europe — comparable as a value-added industrial component distributor combining catalog distribution with engineering support.
• OEM Automatic: Nordic industrial automation components distributor serving machine builders and OEMs with motors, motion control, sensors, and safety equipment — directly comparable as a regional component distributor with overlapping product categories and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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