Samesor
Samesor is a Finnish industrial machinery manufacturer (founded 1964, Kuopio) that designs and manufactures custom roll forming production lines, add-on devices, and lifecycle services for sheet metal processors worldwide, primarily serving construction-oriented enterprises producing metal roofing, cladding, decking, and steel framing components.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersKuopio, Finland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Samesor does
Samesor Oy is a Finnish industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1964 and headquartered in Kuopio, Finland. The company designs and manufactures customizable roll forming production lines and related machinery for the global sheet metal processing industry, with a portfolio spanning metal roofing, cladding, decking, steel framing, and purlin production, as well as machines for broader construction and industrial applications. Its technology foundation is mechanical roll forming machinery engineered with Scandinavian design principles and Finnish reliability, complemented by add-on modules (Devices for the Manufacturing Process, Applications for End-product Features) and a dedicated automation/electrical retrofit program branded Samesor SureForm, launched in February 2026 to modernize the existing installed base.
The company generates revenue through three streams: (1) sale of custom roll forming machinery and complete production lines, (2) sale of additional devices and components that scale or extend existing lines, and (3) a lifecycle services portfolio covering audits, maintenance, spare parts and reconditioning, training, remote support, upgrades, and product design. Pricing is quote-based and customized per customer specification, consistent with bespoke industrial capital equipment.
Samesor operates a direct, sales-led B2B enterprise go-to-market, with inquiries initiated through the company website and served by a specialized roll forming service team. The company markets globally via a multilingual website (English, German, Spanish, Ukrainian) and corporate social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube). Its disclosed customer base includes 15+ named enterprises such as Lindab, Ruukki, Hadley Group, Wiegmann, Joris Ide, Budmat, Bratex, Decra, Euroclad, Glamox, and Steadmans, concentrated in construction-related sheet metal manufacturing across Europe and beyond. With 51-100 employees and no disclosed outside investors or parent company, Samesor operates as an independent, privately-held industrial OEM.
Samesor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Samesor
- Legal name
- Samesor Oy
- Website
- https://samesor.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Samesor is a Finnish industrial machinery manufacturer (founded 1964, Kuopio) that designs and manufactures custom roll forming production lines, add-on devices, and lifecycle services for sheet metal processors worldwide, primarily serving construction-oriented enterprises producing metal roofing, cladding, decking, and steel framing components.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Samesor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Machinery - Roll Forming Equipment
- NAICS
- Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335), Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (333519)
- SIC
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping) (IMAHADAC)
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Where Samesor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kuopio
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Samesor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Machinery and Production Lines: Sale of custom roll forming machinery and complete production lines for sheet metal processing, including metal roofing, cladding, decking, steel framing, and purlin production
- Additional Devices and Components: Sale of supplementary devices for manufacturing processes, end-product features, and scaling up production capabilities
- Services and Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including audit services, maintenance, spare parts, reconditioning, training, remote support, upgrades, and product design services
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Samesor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Samesor designs and manufactures customizable roll forming machinery and complete production lines for the sheet metal processing industry. The company serves global construction and industrial customers with equipment for metal roofing, cladding, decking, steel framing, and purlin production, complemented by additional devices for scaling up manufacturing and a lifecycle service portfolio covering maintenance, spare parts, training, remote support, upgrades, audit, and product design.
Product overview
Samesor offers a unified portfolio of roll forming machinery and related services for the sheet metal industry worldwide. The core offering consists of customizable roll forming production lines (Roll Forming Machinery) which form the foundation, complemented by specialized product lines for Metal Roofing/Cladding/Decking and Steel Framing/Purlin Production. The portfolio also includes machines for construction and industrial applications. To scale existing operations, Samesor provides add-on modules including Devices for the Manufacturing Process and Applications for the End-product Features. A comprehensive suite of services including Maintenance, Spare Parts and Reconditioning, Training, Remote Support, Upgrades (including Samesor SureForm automation and electrical upgrades), Product Design, and Audit Service supports the machinery throughout its lifecycle. Together, these products and services enable Samesor to serve customers from initial production line setup through ongoing operation and modernization.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Roll Forming Machinery Core roll forming machinery for sheet metal processing, combining Scandinavian design efficiency with Finnish reliability. Customizable production lines are configured for various applications in construction and industrial sectors.
- Metal Roofing, Cladding and Decking Machinery Specialized machinery for producing metal roofing, cladding, and decking products for the construction industry. Configurable production lines designed for building envelope and roofing manufacturers.
- Steel Framing and Purlin Production Machinery Production lines for manufacturing steel framing components and purlins used in building construction. Sold to construction and steel building component manufacturers as a complete customizable production system.
- Various Machines for Construction Miscellaneous machinery equipment tailored for construction industry applications beyond the core metal roofing, cladding, decking, and steel framing product lines.
- Various Machines for Industrial Applications Machinery equipment designed for diverse industrial sector applications beyond construction, serving non-construction sheet metal processing needs.
- Devices for the Manufacturing Process Additional devices that enhance and optimize the roll forming manufacturing process, enabling customers to scale up and improve production efficiency on existing Samesor lines.
- Applications for the End-product Features Devices and applications that extend end-product features and capabilities of roll formed items, enabling customers to broaden the product range of their existing production lines.
- Audit Service Professional audit services for evaluating roll forming operations and production efficiency for both Samesor and non-Samesor equipment.
- Maintenance Ongoing maintenance services to keep roll forming machinery operating at optimal performance throughout the equipment lifecycle, delivered by Samesor roll forming specialists.
- Spare Parts and Reconditioning Supply of replacement components and full equipment reconditioning services to extend the operational life of roll forming machinery.
- Training Comprehensive training programs for operators and technicians on Samesor equipment and roll forming processes.
- Remote Support Remote diagnostic and support services allowing Samesor specialists to assist customers without on-site visits for troubleshooting and operational guidance.
- Equipment Upgrades Equipment upgrade services to modernize existing roll forming machinery, including automation and electrical system upgrades to extend capabilities and improve performance of installed equipment.
- Product Design Custom product design services to develop specialized roll forming solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
- Samesor SureForm Automation and electrical upgrade package for Samesor roll forming machinery, enabling existing customers to evolve and modernize their production capabilities by enhancing automation and electrical systems of roll forming equipment.
Companies that use Samesor
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Samesor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Samesor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Samesor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bradbury Group: UK-headquartered supplier of roll forming and metal processing equipment for construction and industrial applications, with a comparable customer base in metal roofing and cladding.
- Samco Machinery: Canadian manufacturer of roll forming equipment and production lines for HVAC, construction, and general sheet metal — a close functional peer to Samesor in the roll forming machinery category.
- Formtek (Mestek): Group of roll forming and metal forming equipment brands owned by Mestek, supplying production lines for construction, HVAC, and industrial sheet metal — directly comparable machinery portfolio.
- Dallan: Italian manufacturer of roll forming machinery and complete production lines for sheet metal, including profiles for construction, lighting, and HVAC — directly comparable to Samesor's core offering.
- Salico: UK-based roll forming machinery manufacturer serving the construction and storage industries with custom production lines for steel profiles — overlapping with Samesor's framing and cladding applications.
- Howick: New Zealand-based specialist in roll forming machinery for light-gauge steel framing and construction profiles, overlapping directly with Samesor's steel framing and purlin production lines.
Broad incumbents
- Trumpf: German global leader in machine tools and laser technology for sheet metal processing — a broad incumbent serving many of the same construction and industrial end markets, though not a roll forming specialist.
- Bystronic: Swiss-listed global supplier of sheet metal processing machinery, including cutting, bending, and automation solutions — a broader incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with Samesor's end customers.
- Salvagnini: Italian manufacturer of sheet metal machinery (panel benders, laser cutting, FMS lines, press brakes) serving similar metal roofing and cladding OEMs as Samesor, but with a much wider product range.
Emerging players
- Kingsland Engineering: UK-based manufacturer of metalworking machinery, including presses and ironworkers used by fabricators — a smaller, more regional peer addressing overlapping sheet metal fabrication customers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Samesor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Samesor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Samesor M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Samesor
What does Samesor do?
Samesor designs and manufactures customizable roll forming machinery and complete production lines for the sheet metal processing industry. The company serves global construction and industrial customers with equipment for metal roofing, cladding, decking, steel framing, and purlin production, complemented by additional devices for scaling up manufacturing and a lifecycle service portfolio covering maintenance, spare parts, training, remote support, upgrades, audit, and product design.
Is Samesor a public or private company?
Samesor is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Samesor founded?
Samesor was founded in 1964. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Samesor based?
Samesor is headquartered in Kuopio, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Samesor make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Machinery and Production Lines are the primary driver. The others are additional Devices and Components and services and Maintenance.
Who are Samesor's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bradbury Group, Samco Machinery, Formtek (Mestek), Dallan, Salico and Howick. Broad incumbents are Trumpf, Bystronic and Salvagnini. Kingsland Engineering is listed as an emerging player.
Does Samesor have an API?
No public API is recorded for Samesor.
What industry is Samesor in?
Samesor's product category is Industrial Machinery - Roll Forming Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAC, Metal Forming & Fabrication Machines (Presses, Bending, Shearing, Stamping). Its NAICS code is 3335 and its SIC code is 3540.