Jartek Invest

What Jartek Invest does

Jartek Invest (legal name: Jartek) is a privately held Finnish industrial technology company founded in 1957 and headquartered in Lahti, Finland. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies capital equipment and integrated production lines for two adjacent segments of the wood processing industry: thermal wood modification (TMW) and sawmill/lumber manufacturing. Its thermal modification technology is designed to be compatible with the certified ThermoWood® production process, and its sawmill offerings span individual machines through complete automated production lines, including fresh and dry sorting solutions, stick stacking, and automated packaging systems. Specialized offerings include a mini-chamber for thermal modification of specialty wood species and small-batch production, as well as digital services for production support and data handling.

Jartek's underlying technology stack combines process engineering for heat treatment (kilns and chambers) with industrial automation hardware and software for sawmill operations, including trimmer and sorting line automation. The company emphasizes energy efficiency, process quality, and ThermoWood® certification compatibility as functional differentiators. Its product portfolio is organized around three core offerings: Lämpökäsittely (Thermal Treatment), Sahatavaran käsittely (Lumber Processing), and Automaatio ja Palvelut (Automation and Services), supplemented by specialized solutions such as the mini-chamber and automatic packaging systems. The company is a ThermoWood® certified process compatible technology provider.

Jartek operates a B2B enterprise field sales model, selling custom project-based solutions directly to sawmills and thermal wood manufacturers. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment and system sales complemented by lifecycle professional services (maintenance, testing, and training). Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is small (11-50 employees) and serves an international customer base with named references in Finland, the United States, Canada, and Malaysia, and a recently announced partnership targeting Japan. Ownership is private and not explicitly disclosed in available source material.

Name

Jartek Invest

Legal name

Jartek

Website

https://jartek.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jartek Invest is a privately held Finnish industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and services capital equipment and automation systems for the sawmill and thermally modified wood (TMW) industries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Lahti, Finland, the company sells custom project-based solutions and lifecycle services to enterprise customers across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wood Processing Equipment

NAICS

Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing (333243)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Logging Equipment (IMAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Drying & Kiln Operations (IMAMABAD)

Keywords

• Thermal wood modification
• Sawmill equipment
• Wood processing machinery
• ThermoWood kilns
• Lumber automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahti

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and System Sales: Sale of thermal modification kilns, sawmill processing equipment, and complete production lines with automation systems. Revenue from custom-designed industrial equipment and machinery for wood processing facilities.
2. Lifecycle Services and Support: Full lifecycle services including maintenance, testing, and training services for production support. Ongoing support services throughout the equipment lifetime.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jartek designs, manufactures, and services industrial wood processing equipment, including ThermoWood®-compatible thermal modification kilns, complete sawmill lumber production lines, sorting and packaging automation, and lifecycle digital services. The company sells engineered, custom-built solutions directly to sawmill operators and thermal wood manufacturers.

Product overview

Jartek offers a portfolio of three interconnected core products for the wood processing industry: Lämpökäsittely (Thermal Treatment) provides wood thermal modification technology compatible with certified ThermoWood® processes; Sahatavaran käsittely (Lumber Processing) delivers modern solutions from individual machines to complete production lines with advanced automation; and Automaatio ja Palvelut (Automation and Services) provides lifecycle services, testing, training, and digital services. The company also offers specialized solutions such as minikamari (mini-chambers) for small-batch thermal modification and automatic packaging systems. All solutions are designed for efficiency, profitability, and long-term performance, integrating intelligent automation and advanced data analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lämpökäsittely (Thermal Wood Modification) Thermal modification (TMW) equipment and kilns compatible with the certified ThermoWood® process for heat treatment of wood, designed for energy-efficient, high-quality production by thermal wood manufacturers.
• Sahatavaran käsittely (Lumber Processing) Modern sawmill solutions ranging from individual machines to complete production lines and facilities with top-tier automation, including fresh and dry sorting solutions, stick stacking, and packaging systems for lumber manufacturers.
• Automaatio ja Palvelut (Automation and Services) Lifecycle services including maintenance, testing and training, modern digital services for production support and improved data handling, and intelligent automation solutions such as trimmer and sorting line automation for wood processing operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant energy savings in thermal modification processes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Koeki LtdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Jartek has established a cooperation agreement with Japanese company Koeki Ltd in May 2026. Koeki has extensive experience in cooperation with Japanese companies. The partnership aims to expand Jartek's presence and collaboration in the Japanese market for wood processing technology solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valutec: Swedish manufacturer of wood kilns, including thermal modification kilns for the TMW market. Directly competes with Jartek in ThermoWood®-compatible kiln systems across Europe.
• MiCROTEC: European-based provider of wood scanning, optimization and sawmill automation solutions. Competes with Jartek's sawmill sorting, optimization and digital/automation offerings for the same mill operators.
• Nardi: Italian manufacturer of wood drying kilns and thermal modification equipment. Direct peer in the TMW and wood drying kiln categories.
• Hekotek: Estonian supplier of sawmill equipment, drying kilns and material handling systems. Comparable competitor in sawmill processing lines and kiln technology across Europe.
• Veisto: Finnish manufacturer of sawmill equipment, optimizing lines and material handling. Direct peer in Finland for Jartek's lumber processing and sawmill automation business.
• USNR: North American supplier of sawmill machinery, sorting/optimizing equipment and material handling. Direct peer competing with Jartek for North American sawmill modernization projects (e.g., Arbor Wood, Junnikkala-style references).
• Linck (Holzverarbeitungstechnik): German manufacturer of sawmill machinery, edging and sorting lines. Directly comparable competitor in European sawmill processing and automation.
• HewSaw (Springer Group): Finnish-origin sawmill machinery producer (now part of the Springer group) offering saw lines and lumber processing systems. Direct competitor in Jartek's home Finnish market and broader European sawmill segment.

Broad incumbents

• Wood-Mizer: Large global manufacturer of sawmilling equipment (skewed toward portable/industrial sawmills). Broader incumbent in wood processing machinery with adjacent but not identical focus compared to Jartek's industrial mill and TMW solutions.

Regional players

• Stromab: Italian manufacturer of sawmill lines, kilns and handling equipment. Comparable peer for Jartek's lumber processing and drying/thermal kilns, primarily serving Southern European markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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