Tasowheel Group Oy
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersTampere, Finland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Tasowheel Group Oy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tasowheel Group Oy
- Legal name
- Tasowheel Oy
- Website
- https://tasowheel.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Tasowheel Group Oy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tampere
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Tasowheel Group Oy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Precision Components and Gear Manufacturing: Design, manufacturing, and supply of precision gears, shafts, transmissions, and machined components for power transmission, engines, hydraulic systems, and industrial machinery applications. Volumes range from small batches to large series production.
- QCS and Profiling Systems: Complete Quality Control System (QCS) projects for paper, board, and converting machines including profiling actuators, dilution valves, CD/MD controls, measurement frames, and sensors. Includes turnkey delivery, installation, commissioning, and spare parts supply.
- Motion Solutions and Assemblies: Design and manufacture of electromechanical systems including linear actuators, motion control gears, and tailored systems for medical, dental, and industrial applications. Components and sub-assemblies with complex geometries and tight tolerances.
- R&D and Engineering Services: Research and development services, prototype fabrication, testing, and design-for-manufacturing support for customer R&D teams, including product development and reverse engineering.
- Spare Parts and Aftermarket: Supply of spare parts, replacement actuators, valves, and maintenance services for both Tasowheel and competitor equipment in paper mills and industrial applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing for components, systems, and services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels25 records
Marketing channels10 records
Tasowheel Group Oy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tasowheel Group Oy is a family-owned Finnish company that designs, manufactures, and supplies precision-engineered components and systems for power transmission, controlled motion, machining, and paper industry applications. Its core offerings include gears and transmission solutions, complete Quality Control Systems (QCS) for paper and converting machines (profiling actuators, dilution valves, measurement frames, scanners), precision machining solutions (5-axis machining, ECM), and electromechanical motion systems for medical, defense, and industrial customers.
Product overview
Tasowheel Group Oy is a family-owned Finnish technology company with over 45 years of experience offering premium customer-specific solutions for power transmission, controlled motion, machining, paper industry, assembly, and R&D needs. The product portfolio consists of six core service/product lines: (1) Gears & Transmission Solutions - high-quality spur and helical gears, shafts, and custom transmissions; (2) QCS (Quality Control Systems) - complete turnkey profiling systems including profiling actuators, dilution valves, CD & MD controls, and measurement frames/sensors; (3) Machining Solutions - precision 5-axis machining, ECM technology, and gear manufacturing; (4) Motion Solutions - electromechanical systems for medical and industrial applications; (5) R&D Services - from concept to serial production; and (6) Assembly Services - complete assemblies with functional testing. The company has expanded through acquisitions (Scienta Oy in 2023 for QCS/scanner capabilities, Fastpap Oy for online measurement) and serves industries including paper & pulp, machine building, mining, engines, hydraulics, medical devices, and defense. Notable named products include Forte slice actuators, DigiForte, RDV-90 dilution valves, STA-1015 steam actuators, and the 9110/MM Scanner systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- QCS (Quality Control Systems) Complete turnkey Quality Control Systems for paper and converting machines, including profiling actuators, CD and MD controls, measurement frames, and sensors. Tasowheel is the original manufacturer with over 40 years of experience delivering profiling systems worldwide, designed for integration with third-party QCS systems.
- Gears & Transmission Solutions High-quality spur and helical gears, shafts, and custom-made transmissions and special applications. Components and sub-assemblies with complex geometries and tight tolerances for power transmission applications including engines, hydraulic systems, and industrial machinery.
- Machining Solutions Precision machining of components featuring complex geometries, tight tolerances, and superior surface qualities. Capabilities include 5-axis machining, ECM (electrochemical machining), turning, milling, gear hobbing, shaping, hard turning, and grinding.
- Motion Solutions Manufacturing from high-precision components and gears to tailored electromechanical systems. Complete assemblies with precise movement for medical devices, dental imaging, and industrial applications, including linear actuators and motion control gears.
- R&D Services Research and development services from concept to serial production, including design for manufacturing, prototyping, testing, and lifecycle management for customer R&D teams.
- Assembly Services Complete assemblies and sub-assemblies from single mechanic implementations to demanding solutions, including functional testing and configuration for industrial and OEM customers.
- Profiling Actuators High-precision profiling actuators for cross-directional (CD) control in paper machines, including slice lip actuators, dilution actuators, and steam profiling actuators for headbox control applications. Includes Forte line with up to 35kN linear force.
- Dilution Valves (RDV-90) 100% stainless steel (AISI 316) dilution valves with no plastic parts. RDV-90 rotating dilution valves designed for harsh paper mill operating environments, maintenance-free with excellent wear resistance and long lifetime, eliminating premature wear caused by cavitation or fillers.
- DigiForte Advanced control system for slice lip control efficiency in paper machines, providing digital control improvements for QCS systems and slice lip positioning accuracy.
- STA-1015 Steam Actuators Electromechanical steam actuators designed for retrofit into aging steam profilers, providing bolt-on replacement with high temperature reliability for paper machine steam profiling applications.
- Measurement Frames and Sensors (Scienta Scanners) First-class measurement frames and sensors for paper quality measurement, including 9110 scanner and MM Scanner systems for basis weight, moisture, and profile measurement on paper and converting machines.
- Paper Quality Measurement System Paper web quality measurement system delivered as complete QCS, representing the latest addition to Tasowheel's assembly product portfolio for paper and board production quality monitoring.
- Demo Moisturizer Moisture profile stabilization unit for paper machines designed to address edge dryness and moisture profile instability. Compact and flexible design for targeted moisture application on machines of all sizes, available for on-machine industrial trials.
- Digital Slice Gap Measuring Device
Quantifiable outcome
- 2-sigma moisture reduced from 0.9% to under 0.2% after steambox installation at Satia Industries PM1
- +8 more outcomes
Companies that use Tasowheel Group Oy
Customer profileNamed customers25 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tasowheel Group Oy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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App detail
Feature14 records
Tasowheel Group Oy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- RCB DigitalcoreRCB Digital was founded in February 2024 by Caner Buyuktuna, who brings 15 years of experience in automation and quality control systems for the paper industry, previously working at Honeywell-Measurex and Voith Paper Turkiye. RCB Digital focuses on helping companies achieve digitalization goals by preparing their infrastructure first. The partnership with Tasowheel enables paper producers in Turkiye and neighboring regions to access QCS solutions, service, and support with local expertise.
- PAPTECHcorePAPTECH was founded in 2009 to support Vietnam's pulp and paper industry and strengthen connections with global technologies and suppliers. Founded by Han, who has worked in the industry since 1998 across production, project engineering, and technical management at major paper companies, PAPTECH focuses on serving paper mills in Vietnam. The partnership with Tasowheel focuses on profile control systems for headboxes, introducing upgrade solutions for small and medium-sized paper machines. Business relationship began in July 2025.
- Global Paper Machinery (GPM)coreGlobal Paper Machinery was founded in 2021 by Gabriel Alvarez Marin after 12 years as Sales Area Manager with Andritz. GPM provides specialized machinery and stock preparation systems across Mexico and Central America. The relationship started at the MIAC trade show. Gabriel serves as Sales Director, with vision for long-term partnership and substantial growth in Mexico.
- PT. Petemico Otomasi Solusi (PETEMICO)corePETEMICO Automation Solutions was founded in 2023 by Pete Teh Kok Cing, who has over 30 years of experience in pulp and paper automation, including roles at Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper and Valmet Automation (where he served as President Director of Valmet Automation Indonesia). The company develops its system business in DCS, QCS/Profiler, and MCC, growing automation business in Indonesia with local sales, engineering, and service. Formal QCS partnership with Tasowheel began in 2024.
- Shanghai Nongjin Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.coreNongjin Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. was founded in 2014 in Shanghai to provide process automation solutions and equipment. CEO Zhao Changzheng has 10 years of experience in QCS projects and was previously a colleague of Mikko Kinnunen at Valmet. Nongjin has represented Tasowheel in China since 2018, importing over 400 actuators and dilution valve spares to Chinese customers including MCC Yinhe Paper Co., Ltd.
- MK Process Technologies Private Limited (MKPT)coreMKPT was founded in 2008 by Mukesh Kumar, an engineering graduate with M.Sc. in Paper Science and Engineering (Miami University, U.S.) and over three decades of experience in the paper industry. MKPT has represented Tasowheel in India since 2017. The first customer order was signed even before signing the agency agreement at Paperex 2017 with Satia Industries. Over 400 actuators delivered across India, with all four paper machines at Satia now equipped with Tasowheel actuators.
- KPNB (Komponenten+Partner Nicole Buschmeier)coreKPNB acts as Tasowheel's representative in Germany since 2015, founded by Nicole Buschmeier who knows the paper industry since 2006. KPNB established itself as a specialist network offering German paper and board mills direct contact to specialized, innovative companies from Germany, Finland, and the Czech Republic. Has an extensive installed base of tens of thousands of actuators and valves in Middle Europe. First major project was at Papier und Kartonfabrik Varel in 2015.
- BellmercoreBellmer is an international high-class technology supplier with two divisions: Paper Technology (paper & board machines) and Separation Technology (water and sludge treatment). Tasowheel and Bellmer have cultivated a strong and enduring partnership over the past decade, collaborating on headbox deliveries with several dilution and slice lip control systems. Notable collaboration at Ahlstrom Saint-Severin mill in France, where Bellmer supplied a new headbox and Tasowheel supplied the dilution profiling system.
- FANEL SolutionscoreFANEL Solutions was founded in 2006 and represents high-performance and innovative companies in the paper, cardboard, tissue, non-woven, and plastic film industries in France and Wallonia, Belgium. The business relationship with Tasowheel was initiated in 2012 by a third-party recommendation. Over 1,000 Tasowheel actuators have been installed in France. FANEL represents 17 companies, 11 of which are of Finnish origin. Christian Wurtz became president in 2021.
- Nipman Paper TechnologycoreNipman Paper Technology was founded in 2000 by Robert Clayhills, who has 15 years of experience at Finnish paper companies and experience with Microperm porosity analyzers. Nipman has represented Tasowheel in Sweden and Norway since 2011. Notable deliveries include orders from Norske Skog Halden, Storaenso Nymolla, and Holmen Paper Iggesund Mill. Over 1,000 actuators and valves delivered to Scandinavia.
- Giuliani SRLcoreGiuliani was founded in 1933 and has the longest cooperation with Tasowheel, spanning over 10 years. Paolo and Francesco Giuliani serve Tasowheel's customers in Italy, with excellent relationships with paper machine manufacturers and paper mills. Giuliani provides original spare parts for nearly all profile control actuators provided by Valmet.
- BM-Sensor GmbHminorBM-Sensor GmbH serves as Tasowheel's global partner specifically for corrugator applications.
- BTF System S.LminorBTF System S.L, led by Tony Lopez, represents Tasowheel for sales and service in Spain and Portugal.
- Toplet OyminorToplet Oy, led by Vera Taskinen, represents Tasowheel in Romania and Bulgaria.
- UJL Pty LtdminorUJL Pty Ltd, led by Urpo Launonen, represents Tasowheel in Australia and New Zealand.
- TTC INCminorTTC INC, led by Hernan Cecereu, represents Tasowheel in Canada.
- Bry-Tek LLCminorBry-Tek LLC, led by Harry Bryant, represents Tasowheel in the United States.
- MP Special ApplicationsminorMP Special Applications, led by Peter Mildes, represents Tasowheel in Brazil.
- Peters Paper SolutionsminorPeters Paper Solutions, led by Peter Osztoics, represents Tasowheel in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile.
- Shin-Niho CorporationminorShin-Niho Corporation, led by Yohei Suzuki and President Tsutae Kumagai, represents Tasowheel in Japan.
- Jferco Forestech Ind. CorpminorJferco Forestech Ind. Corp, led by Linda Chen, represents Tasowheel in Taiwan.
- PM-PRO Co. LTDminorPM-PRO Co. LTD, led by Jakrapong Mitiporn, serves as Tasowheel's local partner in Thailand, founded in 2011 with paper mill and machine manufacturer experience. Successfully collaborated on Inter Pacific Paper Co. LTD headbox upgrade project.
- Digitech CorporationminorDigitech Corporation, led by Mr. InPyong Kim, represents Tasowheel in Korea.
- Brodway Technical ServicesminorBrodway Technical Services represents Tasowheel in Bangladesh.
- H&H EngineeringminorH&H Engineering represents Tasowheel in the Gulf Cooperation Countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Tasowheel Group Oy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kadant: US-listed supplier of stock-preparation, fluid-handling, and papermaking components including doctor blades, cleaners, and profiling-related systems; comparable as a focused components and engineered-systems supplier to paper mills worldwide.
Broad incumbents
- ABB: Provides QCS, drives, and automation systems for the paper industry through its Process Automation division; competes with Tasowheel's DigiForte and scanner portfolio in mill-wide control systems.
- Andritz: Paper-machine and pulp OEM that both competes with and orders from Tasowheel (e.g., 88 dilution valves for Stora Enso Oulu rebuild); comparable in serving paper-mill customers with complete process lines.
- Valmet: Global leader in paper machines and process automation, including QCS, profiling actuators, and dilution valves; competes with Tasowheel as the dominant full-line OEM but also sources Tasowheel actuators via partners and OEM channels.
- Voith Paper: Major paper machinery OEM offering complete paper machines and QCS systems; directly competes with Tasowheel in profiling and CD control while also being a long-term customer via Giuliani SRL providing original spare parts.
- Metso (now part of Valmet): Pre-merger paper machinery competitor; Metso Automation (now under Valmet) historically competed in QCS and profiling, making it a relevant historical comparable for Tasowheel's QCS portfolio.
- Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in linear motion, drives, and electromechanical actuators; competes with Tasowheel's Forte slice actuators and electromechanical motion solutions in industrial automation applications.
- Flender (Siemens): Major manufacturer of mechanical gear drives and precision gearboxes; overlaps with Tasowheel's precision gear and transmission solutions for industrial machinery and engine applications.
- Honeywell (Process Measurement & Control / legacy Measurex): Heritage QCS competitor stemming from Measurex and Honeywell-Measurex platforms; competes with Tasowheel's scanners and complete QCS offerings across paper and converting applications.
Emerging players
- Festo: Pneumatic and electric automation specialist with electromechanical actuators and motion control; competes with Tasowheel's motion solutions in medical, dental, and industrial assembly applications.
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Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Tasowheel Group Oy
What does Tasowheel Group Oy do?
Tasowheel Group Oy is a family-owned Finnish company that designs, manufactures, and supplies precision-engineered components and systems for power transmission, controlled motion, machining, and paper industry applications. Its core offerings include gears and transmission solutions, complete Quality Control Systems (QCS) for paper and converting machines (profiling actuators, dilution valves, measurement frames, scanners), precision machining solutions (5-axis machining, ECM), and electromechanical motion systems for medical, defense, and industrial customers.
Is Tasowheel Group Oy a public or private company?
Tasowheel Group Oy is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Tasowheel Group Oy founded?
Tasowheel Group Oy was founded in 1979. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Tasowheel Group Oy based?
Tasowheel Group Oy is headquartered in Tampere, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Tasowheel Group Oy make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Precision Components and Gear Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are QCS and Profiling Systems, motion Solutions and Assemblies, R&D and Engineering Services and spare Parts and Aftermarket.
Who are Tasowheel Group Oy's main competitors?
Kadant is listed as a direct peer. Broad incumbents are ABB, Andritz, Valmet, Voith Paper, Metso (now part of Valmet), Bosch Rexroth, Flender (Siemens) and Honeywell (Process Measurement & Control / legacy Measurex). Festo is listed as an emerging player.
Does Tasowheel Group Oy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tasowheel Group Oy.