Vepe Oy

What Vepe Oy does

Vepe Oy Peltonen is a Finnish family-owned metal manufacturer founded in 1934 and headquartered in Tuusula, with a second production facility in Oulainen operated by its Vepe-Icepro subsidiary. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes steel products for construction site safety and logistics — safety railings (turvakaiteet) for fall prevention, steps and walkways (askelmat ja kulkutiet), material handling and storage equipment (tavaransiirto ja varastointi), and construction site fences and gates (työmaa-aidat ja -portit) — as well as a Lifeline fall protection system for horizontal formwork. Core manufacturing capabilities include hot-dip galvanizing, laser cutting, robotic welding, and in-house design-to-installation services for customers across Finland.

The company operates a vertically integrated B2B model with direct sales to construction companies, Finnish municipalities and cities, construction equipment rental firms, and industrial enterprises. Pricing is custom quote-based; products are designed to Finnish regulations and bundled with installation services arranged nationwide. Group structure includes Vepe-Icepro (ice hockey rink manufacturing, formed in 2023 from a merger with ICEPRO Oy, with 4,000+ rinks delivered to 32 countries including the PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022 Olympic venues) and Vepe Security Oy (area protection, separated out in July 2025). Vepe markets via its website, LinkedIn, Instagram, industry trade shows, and customer case studies.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The firmographics file lists 11–50 employees, while a partner collaboration statement references "over 200 professionals employed in Finland," with the discrepancy likely reflecting a narrower legal-entity scope in the firmographics data versus the full group including Vepe-Icepro. Stated customer satisfaction metrics are strong: NPS of 70 and 100% of surveyed customers intending to continue purchasing. The company is currently investing in a new combination laser cutting machine (announced for 2026) to expand in-house capacity and reduce external supplier dependence.

Name

Vepe Oy

Legal name

Vepe Oy Peltonen

Website

https://vepe.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vepe Oy is a Finnish family-owned metal manufacturer (founded 1934) that designs, produces, and installs construction site safety products — railings, walkways, material handling, and fencing — for B2B customers in Finland, with Vepe-Icepro subsidiary delivering ice hockey rinks to 32 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Safety Equipment

NAICS

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Construction site safety
• Metal fabrication
• Safety railings
• Construction fencing
• Ice hockey rinks

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuusula

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Construction Site Safety: Sale of safety railings, steps and walkways, material handling and storage, construction site fences and gates, and other products for construction sites. Products are designed and manufactured in Finland according to regulations.
2. Product Sales - Area Protection: Fences, sliding and hinge gates, and swing gates for construction sites and other applications. Now handled by Vepe Security Oy from July 2025.
3. Installation Services: Fences and gates are also delivered with installation services. The company arranges installations reliably throughout Finland.
4. Contract Manufacturing (Subcontracting): Subcontracting services for other manufacturers, including ice hockey rink frames and multi-purpose fields. Laser cutting services also offered to other companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vepe Oy designs, manufactures, and distributes hot-dip galvanized steel construction site safety products—safety railings, steps and walkways, material handling and storage equipment, fences and gates, and formwork accessories—built to Finnish regulations at its Tuusula factory. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Vepe-Icepro, the company also manufactures ice hockey rinks and multi-purpose sports fields, including the LED 360° rink innovation, alongside subcontract manufacturing and laser cutting services. The company delivers and installs products throughout Finland and supplies ice rink equipment internationally.

Product overview

Vepe Oy is a family-owned Finnish metal industry company founded in 1934, based in Tuusula. It designs, manufactures, and delivers high-quality steel products for construction site safety and logistics. The product portfolio comprises five main categories: Turvakaiteet (safety railings for fall prevention), Askelmat ja kulkutiet (steps and walkways for safe site access), Tavaransiirto ja varastointi (material handling and storage equipment), Työmaa-aidat ja -portit (construction site fences and gates), and Muut tuotteet (additional products like formwork accessories). The company also operates subsidiary Vepe-Icepro, which manufactures ice hockey rinks including the innovative LED 360° rink with LED technology. Products are manufactured at the company's own factory in Tuusula, with an additional production facility in Oulainen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vepe-Icepro: Subsidiary specializing in ice hockey rink manufacturing, multi-purpose fields, and ice arena equipment. Known for LED 360° ice hockey rink innovation.

Products and services

• Safety Railings (Turvakaiteet) Safety railings for construction sites designed to prevent falls when drop height exceeds two meters, including variants for roofs, edges, stairs, and formwork. Intended for construction companies, municipalities, and industrial sites operating in Finland.
• Steps and Walkways (Askelmat ja kulkutiet) Safe access solutions including steps, stair towers, bridges, and consoles for construction site movement. Durable, safe, and compliant with Finnish regulations, intended for construction sites and modular buildings.
• Goods Handling and Storage (Tavaransiirto ja varastointi) Equipment for material handling and storage including work carts, lifting platforms, storage racks, and element racks, used to maintain order and logistics on construction sites.
• Construction Site Fences and Gates (Työmaa-aidat ja -portit) Fencing, sliding and swing gates, and roller gates for construction site protection, made from hot-dip galvanized steel for durability. Now handled by Vepe Security Oy from July 2025.
• Other Products (Muut tuotteet) Additional construction site products including wedge locks, mortar platforms, form locks, bricklayer's trestles, column straps, and saw tables, used as formwork and masonry accessories.
• Vepe-Icepro LED 360° Ice Hockey Rink LED 360° ice hockey rink developed by the Vepe-Icepro subsidiary, utilizing LED technology along the entire rink boards. Vepe-Icepro is one of the world's leading ice hockey rink manufacturers, producing rinks from practice halls to world-class arenas and supplying other ice hall equipment.
• Installation Services Installation services for fences and gates arranged reliably throughout Finland, provided as part of product delivery for area protection and other products.
• Subcontract Manufacturing and Laser Cutting Services Contract manufacturing services for other manufacturers including ice hockey rink frames and multi-purpose fields, plus laser cutting services offered to other companies when capacity is available.

Quantifiable outcome

• NPS score of 70 - high customer satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ModulominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Modulo selected Vepe as partner for entrance structures for modular kindergarten project in Honkajoki. Vepe supplied entrance structures, stairs, railings, platforms and ramps that were precisely dimensioned and easily relocatable for future use.
• SafeITcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Vepe and SafeIT exhibited together at the Energia-messut (Energy Fair) in Tampere in October 2024. Together they offer comprehensive area protection solutions including security systems with surveillance cameras, perimeter detection, video monitoring, and access control. Solutions are designed individually based on site and customer needs.
• Keskuskauppakamarin Ilmasto-ohjelma (Central Chamber of Commerce Climate Program)coreOthersVepe participates in the Central Chamber of Commerce climate program for SMEs. Through this program, Vepe conducts carbon footprint calculations, participates in emission reduction training, and develops an emission reduction roadmap. The program provides expert advice, training, and networking opportunities.
• Keski-Uudenmaan Kehittämiskeskus (Keuke)coreOthersKeuke provides sustainability consulting through their 'Balanssi - PK-yritykset kestävään kasvuun' (Balance - SMEs for sustainable growth) program. Keuke sustainability advisor Matti Korhonen supports Vepe in sustainability development work.
• Puuha Group Oy, Lappset Group Oy, Omnigym Oy, Lehtovuori OyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive Finnish companies in outdoor, play, sports, and landscaping sectors formed a collaboration to highlight the importance of domestic and responsible choices. Collaboration emphasizes domestic employment, supply chain security, and environmental responsibility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Doka: Austrian-based formwork and scaffolding manufacturer, part of Umdasch Group. Overlaps with Vepe's construction site equipment portfolio, though Doka is much larger and more globally diversified.
• PERI: Global leader in formwork and scaffolding for construction. Overlaps with Vepe's construction site equipment offerings (railings, walkways, material handling) but operates at much larger scale with broader international presence.
• Layher: German-based manufacturer of modular scaffolding and access systems with global reach. Comparable to Vepe's construction site safety and access product lines, with a much broader product portfolio and deeper international footprint.
• Altrad: Global provider of scaffolding, industrial services, and access solutions for construction and industrial customers. Overlaps with Vepe's fencing, gates, and industrial access equipment offerings.

Direct peers

• ZARGES: German manufacturer of access solutions, ladders, and platforms for industrial and construction use. Directly comparable to Vepe's steps, walkways, and access products for construction sites.
• Tractel: Global specialist in height safety, fall protection, and lifting equipment. Directly comparable to Vepe's safety railings, fall protection systems (such as the Lifeline formwork fall protection system), and construction safety products.
• Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik: German manufacturer of access solutions, ladders, platforms, and fall protection equipment. Comparable to Vepe's range of construction site access and safety products, especially steps and walkways.
• Combisafe (BrandSafway): BrandSafway (which acquired Combisafe) is a leading global provider of edge protection and construction site safety systems. Directly comparable to Vepe's core safety railings and construction site protection products for fall prevention.
• Hymer (Hymer-Leichtmetallbau / Hymer ALU): German manufacturer of ladders, access platforms, and mobility solutions. Comparable to Vepe's access equipment and step products used in construction applications.

Regional players

• Säkla Oy: Finnish metal products manufacturer supplying construction site equipment, safety products, and material handling solutions. Direct competitor to Vepe in the Finnish market across overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vepeoy
• Instagraminstagram.com/vepeoy
• Facebookfacebook.com/vepeoy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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