Jouka

What Jouka does

Jouka Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of industrial ball valves and actuators, headquartered in Ylöjärvi and founded in 1957, operating from a 3,500 m² production facility with approximately 30 employees. The company designs and produces manual and actuated ball valves across a broad material range — stainless steel, aluminum, duplex, carbon steel, and specialty alloys (Super Duplex, Titanium, Hastelloy, 904L, 254SMO) — in sizes DN 10 to DN 300 with operating temperatures from -20 °C to +300 °C, plus complementary electric actuators, the proprietary Joline pneumatic actuator line, and the Jouka IVS integrated valve system that bundles valves with actuators as one package. Recent product additions include the Jouka JoLevel isolation valve (launched November 2024) for pressure-transmitter integration and a dedicated hydrogen-valve range, and production has been upgraded with Okuma CNC machining, in-house pressure-testing equipment, and (as of August 2025) three new robotic cells with automated leakage testing.

The company sells B2B to process-industry OEMs and end users in process, pulp and paper, chemical, marine, machinery and hydraulics, and vehicle-fuel applications, going to market through a direct sales team (Sales Director Lauri Kimari, Export Sales Manager Jani Ruiz, Sales Manager Satu Mäkelä, Sales and Marketing Specialist Helena Tamminen) supplemented by an international distributor network spanning Austria, China, the Czech Republic, India, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, South America, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and the UK. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of valves, actuators, and spare parts (including parts for decades-old units) plus custom-engineered solutions for demanding applications. Jouka is a subsidiary of the Swedish industrial conglomerate Indutrade (Nasdaq Stockholm), previously held under Jomaster Oy alongside sister company Satron Instruments Oy, and reports strong customer outcomes — NPS of 57-58 against a manufacturing-industry average of 43 and a CX Index of 8.54, with delivery reliability scoring 8.63 and a 35% survey response rate.

Name

Jouka

Legal name

Jouka Oy

Website

https://jouka.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jouka Oy is a Finnish industrial ball valve and actuator manufacturer (founded 1957, ~30 employees, Ylöjärvi), serving process, pulp and paper, chemical, marine, machinery, and hydrogen end-markets through direct sales and a global distributor network, and operating as a subsidiary of Sweden's Indutrade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Valve Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial ball valves
• Pneumatic actuators
• Process valve manufacturing
• Custom engineered valves
• Metal seated valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Ylöjärvi

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ball Valves: Design and manufacture of industrial ball valves for various applications including manual, actuated, interlocking, control and safety valves
2. Actuators: Production of electric actuators, pneumatic actuators (Joline), and automatic valve accessories
3. Spare Parts: Direct availability of spare parts from stock, even for valves decades old
4. Custom Solutions: Custom-designed valves and specialty solutions for demanding applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jouka designs and manufactures industrial ball valves (manual, actuator, lockable, flow-regulating, safety), complementary electric and pneumatic actuators (including the Joline pneumatic actuator brand), and metal pressings, spare parts and custom specialty solutions in materials such as stainless steel, duplex, aluminum, carbon steel, and exotic alloys (Super Duplex, Titanium, Hastelloy, 904L, 254SMO). The company also sells the IVS (Integrated Valve System) and CAD drawing services to support process-industry OEMs in sizes DN 10–DN 300 and operating ranges from -20°C to +300°C.

Product overview

Jouka is an industrial ball valve manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on ball valves and actuators. The core product line includes ball valves in various materials (stainless steel, aluminum, duplex, carbon steel, and specialty alloys) plus complementary actuator products (electric and pneumatic). Key offerings include the Jouka JoLevel isolation valve for pressure transmitter integration, hydrogen valves, and metal-seated valves for high-temperature applications up to +300°C. The company also provides the IVS (Integrated Valve System) service that bundles valves with actuators as complete assemblies, eliminating intermediaries. Product range spans DN 10 to DN 300 sizes with operating temperatures from -20°C to +300°C depending on configuration. The portfolio is complemented by CAD drawing services and custom valve solutions for specialty applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Ball Valves Core product family of industrial ball valves in stainless steel, aluminum, duplex, carbon steel, and specialty alloys, available in DN 10–DN 300 sizes for gases, hot/cold water, oils, and demanding industrial applications between -20°C and +300°C. Configurations include metal-seated, steel-body, vacuum, plastic-body, sampling, 3-way, hydrogen, and specialty alloy variants for B2B industrial buyers.
• Jouka JoLevel Isolation Valve Specialized isolation valve designed for pressure transmitter integration with a compact 62mm installation length, enabling easy maintenance isolation without production shutdowns and reliable operation in high-pressure systems and corrosive environments. Targeted at process, energy, pulp and paper, and food and beverage industries.
• Electric Actuators Electrically powered actuators for automated valve operation, enabling remote control and integration with process control systems for industrial automation customers.
• Pneumatic Actuators Air-powered pneumatic actuators for automated valve operation in industrial applications, including the proprietary Joline pneumatic actuator brand.
• 3-Way Ball Valves Multi-port ball valves that allow flow direction changes and system configuration flexibility for complex industrial piping systems.
• Sampling Valves Specialized valves designed for process sampling applications, enabling safe and accurate sample collection from industrial process lines.
• Valve Connectors Hose connectors and fitting accessories for ball valves that enable proper installation and connection to various piping systems.
• Jouka IVS (Integrated Valve System) Complete valve solution service combining Jouka ball valves with actuators in a single package, eliminating intermediaries and providing integrated valve assemblies with accessories for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• NPS score of 57-58, well above manufacturing industry average of 43
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• Satron Instruments OycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2017Process instruments and measuring transmitters company under same ownership as Jouka since 2017. Together with Jouka forms a technology company focused on valves and process instruments.
• Ing. Wilhelm Friedrich GmbHstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Austria from Gewerbegebiet 10, A-2100 Stetten. Contact: Martin Riehs, [email protected]
• Suzhou Mondor ServicestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving China from Wuzhong Suzhou area
• TransservisstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Czech Republic from Opatovice nad Labem
• KonFluid EngineersstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving India from Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Fiskal ASstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Norway from Kokstad
• Spinex Spinkiewicz SJstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Poland from Warszawa
• IndufluidostandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Portugal from Póvoa Santo Adrião
• Vertec Marine Pte LtdstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Singapore from Ubi Techpark
• Remaplan Export GmbHstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for South America market from Hamburg, Germany
• Gustaf Fagerberg ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey Swedish distributor specializing in instrumentation and measurement equipment, serving pulp and paper, power generation, nuclear, and chemical industries. Collaboration focused on specialty solutions with short lead times.
• Ramén Valves ABstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Sweden from Bromma
• IC Import ConsultantsstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Switzerland
• U-Thong Co. LtdstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving Thailand from Bangkok
• Boiswood LtdstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving UK from Gloucester
• Amaco Supply Solutions UK Ltd.standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor serving UK from Stoke-on-Trent

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems serving industrial process, water, and energy markets. Comparable in industrial ball and specialty valve offerings but much larger and broader in scope.
• Crane Co. (Crane ChemPharma & Energy): US-listed diversified manufacturer whose ChemPharma & Energy segment produces severe-service ball valves and process valves for chemical and energy applications. Directly comparable product category with exotic-alloy capability.
• Metso: Finnish-headquartered global leader in process equipment, valves, and flow control serving mining, aggregates, and process industries. Direct overlap in industrial valves for process and pulp & paper end markets, but operates at vastly larger scale across a much broader portfolio.
• IMI plc: British motion and fluid control specialist with a critical engineering division making industrial valves and actuators for process industries. Overlaps with Jouka in pneumatic actuators and process valves, but at significantly larger scale.
• Emerson (Fisher Valves): US-listed automation giant whose Final Control portfolio includes the Fisher brand of industrial process control valves and actuators. Largest competing supplier of process valves and actuators to Jouka's target customers worldwide.
• Spirax Sarco: UK-based specialist in steam and industrial fluid handling including control valves. Comparable in B2B industrial flow-control focus and engineered solutions for process industries, with overlapping chemical, food & beverage, and process customers.
• Pentair Flow & Filtration Solutions: Global water flow and treatment company with a valves portfolio serving industrial and commercial customers. Overlaps in industrial fluid handling but operates as a much larger diversified industrial group.

Direct peers

• Neles (Valmet Flow Control): Finnish industrial valve manufacturer specializing in flow control solutions for process industries; now part of Valmet. Closest direct peer — same geography, same end markets (pulp & paper, process, chemicals), and overlapping ball valve and control valve portfolio.
• Habonim Industrial Valves & Actuators: Israeli specialist in industrial ball valves and pneumatic actuators for process industries. Most direct specialty competitor — similar size, similar product focus on ball valves plus pneumatic actuators, and similar custom-engineering value proposition.
• Velan Inc. Canadian manufacturer of industrial valves including severe-service ball valves for oil & gas, power, and chemical markets. Closely comparable as a focused, mid-size industrial ball valve specialist with custom material capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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