Oy Plastex

What Oy Plastex does

Oy Plastex Ab is a Finnish family-owned manufacturer of HDPE (PE-HD) plastic products, established in 1936 and operating from a single site at Venteläntie 12, Lohja, Finland. The company develops, markets and produces a portfolio of consumer household goods — including UN-approved and VTT-tested fuel canisters (5L-30L), food-grade water containers (5L-30L), garden and indoor watering cans, spray bottles, sleds, oil-pouring jugs and travel bottles — alongside industrial packaging and technical contract-manufacturing services. Its core technology centers on food-safe HDPE molding with BPA-free formulations and a proprietary recycling process that converts consumer-collected plastics into the EKO product family, which carries the Avainlippu (Key Flag) domestic certification and a claimed over 50% smaller carbon footprint versus virgin plastic, with Fortum's CIRCO recycled feedstock as the primary input.

The business operates through three distinct revenue streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at plastex.fi (multilingual: Finnish, English, German, French), B2B retail and wholesale distribution with minimum 10-unit wholesale orders, and industrial contract manufacturing sold through a dedicated sales contact. Pricing is unit-based and not publicly disclosed for B2B; consumer pricing is visible on the website. The customer base is split between Finnish households (consumer segment), retail/wholesale buyers, and unnamed industrial customers. The company holds registered trademarks across its key product lines (Ahkio, Neppis, Snow Fly, EverGreen), with the EverGreen sub-brand co-designed by Professor Eero Aarnio. Markets served are Nordic countries; the firm is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Oy Plastex

Legal name

Oy Plastex Ab

Website

https://plastex.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oy Plastex Ab is a Finnish family-owned manufacturer, founded 1936 in Lohja, producing HDPE household plastic products (fuel canisters, water containers, watering cans, sleds) and recycled-plastic EKO items, selling via D2C e-commerce, retail/wholesale and industrial contract manufacturing across the Nordics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Plastic Housewares

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

HDPE Bottles & Jugs (IMALAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rigid Plastics Recycling (HDPE/PP, Injection/Blow Molded) (EUAIAKAF), Rigid Food Containers (Cups, Trays, Clamshells) (IMALAAAD)

Keywords

• Plastic product manufacturing
• Household plastic goods
• Recycled plastic products
• Industrial contract manufacturing
• Garden and recreation plastics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lohja

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2C E-commerce Sales: Direct consumer sales through plastex.fi online store. Products include household goods, garden products, and recreational items.
2. B2B Retail Distribution: Sales to retailers and wholesalers through product catalog. Minimum order quantities for wholesale customers.
3. Industrial Contract Manufacturing: Technical contract manufacturing of packaging and industrial products for business customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Oy Plastex Ab manufactures and sells Finnish-made HDPE plastic household products (fuel canisters, garden watering cans, water containers, sleds, spray bottles, travel bottles), and provides industrial packaging and technical contract manufacturing services from its Lohja, Finland factory. The EKO sub-brand offers products manufactured from consumer-collected recycled plastics with over 50% smaller carbon footprint.

Product overview

Oy Plastex Ab is a Finnish family-owned company (established 1936) that develops, markets, sells, and manufactures Finnish household plastic products, packaging, and technical contract manufacturing solutions. The company operates from Lohja, Finland, and offers a diverse portfolio of consumer and industrial plastic products. The core product lines include: (1) BENSAKANISTERI - UN-approved fuel canisters in 5L-30L sizes; (2) PUUTARHAKANNU and KASTELUKANNU - garden and indoor watering cans in various sizes including the EKO recycled plastic line; (3) VESIASTIAT - food-grade water containers with tap options ranging 5L-30L for camping, boating, and home use; (4) SUMUTINPULLO - spray bottles including the designer Evergreen collection by Eero Aarnio; (5) AHKIO - high-quality Finnish sleds; (6) ÖLJYPEKKA - oil pouring jugs; and (7) RETKIPULLO - travel bottles. The EKO-tuoteperhe sub-brand features products made from consumer-collected recycled plastic with over 50% smaller carbon footprint. The company also offers industrial packaging and technical contract manufacturing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EKO-tuoteperhe: EKO (ECO) product family made from recycled plastic materials with lower carbon footprint
• EverGreen

Products and services

• BENSAKANISTERI (Gasoline Canisters) UN-approved, thick-walled fuel canisters manufactured in Finland and tested by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Available in 5L, 10L, 18L, and 30L capacities in black and orange, with spout for splash-free filling. Each canister is pressure-tested at the factory before packaging. Intended for safe fuel storage and transport for boating, motoring, and consumer use.
• PUUTARHAKANNU (Garden Watering Cans) Durable garden watering cans in 5L and 10L capacities, available in standard HDPE and EKO recycled-plastic versions. Feature strainer spout for gentle watering. Designed for Finnish households and gardeners.
• KASTELUKANNU (Indoor Watering Cans) Indoor and outdoor watering cans in 2L and 2.5L sizes with ergonomic spout designed to reach plant roots. Available in multiple colors including EKO recycled-plastic versions.
• SUMUTINPULLO (Spray Bottles) Multi-purpose spray bottles for plant watering, cleaning, ironing, and window washing. Available in 0.3L to 0.9L sizes, including EKO recycled versions and the Evergreen designer line.
• VESIASTIAT (Water Containers) Food-grade water containers with tap options ranging from 5L to 30L. Suitable for cottages, boats, camping, RVs, and water-shortage situations. BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
• ÖLJYPEKKA (Oil Pouring Jug) 10L oil pouring jug with spout for precise pouring of windshield washer fluid, oil, and water without spills. Made from recycled EKO plastic. For automotive and household use.
• AHKIO (Sleds / Sleighs) High-quality Finnish sleds marketed as having the best sliding properties on the market. Available in multiple colors, with metal runner versions and an EKO recycled plastic option. CE-approved for children aged 3 and over.
• Evergreen Collection (Eero Aarnio Design) Designer watering cans and spray bottles designed by Professor Eero Aarnio, featuring flowing, harmonious, and cheerful forms. Made from polyethylene (PE-HD) in Finland. The EverGreen trademark is registered.
• EKO-tuoteperhe (EKO Product Family) Sub-brand of household products manufactured from consumer-collected recycled plastic (Fortum CIRCO). Features over 50% smaller carbon footprint compared to virgin plastic. Includes garden watering cans, spray bottles, sleds, and funnels. Not certified for food contact.
• RETKIPULLO (Travel Bottles) Food-grade travel bottles suitable for food use, BPA-free and dishwasher safe. Made from PE-HD plastic in Finland.
• PAKKAUKSET JA TEKNINEN SOPIMUSVALMISTUS (Packaging and Technical Contract Manufacturing) Industrial service offering of custom packaging solutions and technical contract manufacturing for plastic products, packaging materials, and accessories. Delivered from the Lohja factory to business customers on a project basis.
• SUPPILOT (Funnels) High-quality Finnish-made funnels with strainers and splash guards. Includes the Supersuppilo and standard funnels in various sizes for easy and safe refueling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% smaller carbon footprint for EKO products compared to virgin plastics
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FortumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlastex sources recycled plastic materials from Fortum for their EKO product line. Fortum's CIRCO recycled plastic is used in Plastex's environmentally friendly product manufacturing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lock&Lock: Asian plastic food-storage and household container manufacturer with global retail distribution. Overlaps on BPA-free plastic household containers and travel bottles, though primarily an Asian OEM/ODM player.
• Tupperware Brands: Global plastic food-storage and household container manufacturer. Overlaps directly on food-grade plastic containers and BPA-free positioning, though at vastly larger scale and with a different direct-sales go-to-market model.
• Berry Global Group: Global plastics manufacturer and parent of Curver, with broad rigid plastics and recycled-content packaging capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent in rigid plastic household and packaging, including recycled-content offerings.
• Iittala (Fiskars Group): Finnish design-house brand for household glass and plastic items, including design-led containers and watering products. Comparable on Finnish design heritage, premium pricing, and design-collaboration model.
• Fiskars: Large Finnish heritage consumer-goods company with broad household, garden, and outdoor product lines (some plastic, including watering solutions). Comparable Finnish-brand heritage and Nordic retail presence, though portfolio is far broader than Plastex's.

Direct peers

• Curver: European plastic household-goods manufacturer (now part of Berry Global) producing storage, containers, and outdoor products from polypropylene and recycled plastics. Directly comparable product portfolio (rigid plastic household items) and comparable sustainability/recycled-content positioning.
• CamelBak: Manufacturer of reusable plastic hydration bottles and containers. Comparable on BPA-free plastic water bottles for outdoor, camping, and travel use cases.
• SIGG (Haers): Swiss-origin reusable bottle and food-container manufacturer. Comparable on food-grade, BPA-free reusable plastic/aluminum bottles and household/cottage use cases across Europe.
• Nalgene (Thermo Fisher): Manufacturer of HDPE and Tritan plastic reusable bottles and water containers. Comparable on food-grade plastic bottles, BPA-free positioning, and outdoor/cottage use cases.

Regional players

• Plast Team (Plast Team Nordic): Nordic/Scandinavian plastic household products manufacturer with overlapping categories including buckets, containers, and outdoor plastic goods. Comparable as a regional Nordic peer in adjacent plastic household categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/plastex
• Xx.com/plastexsuomi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oy-plastex-ab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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