Salon Metalelektro

What Salon Metalelektro does

Salon Metalelektro Oy is a Finnish B2B contract manufacturer specializing in CNC machining and industrial electronics, operating as part of SME Elektro-Group Oy alongside its wholly-owned subsidiary Sorv-Elektro Oy. The group employs approximately 120 people across two Salo, Finland facilities totaling roughly 6,900 m² of production space (4,600 m² at Salon Metalelektro and 2,300 m² at Sorv-Elektro). Service scope spans the full product lifecycle — mechanical and electronic design, CNC machining of precision components, PCB assemblies and electronics integration, additive manufacturing (composite, metal SLM, and SLA), Trumpf fiber laser welding, assembly, testing, packing, and global logistics — with an installed base of approximately 50 CNC machines including two Flexible Manufacturing System lines totaling 22 horizontal machining centers, eight vertical machining centers (four five-axis), multipurpose CNC lathes, Swiss-type turning machines and Fastems MMS automation enabling production planning visibility up to 96 hours ahead.

The customer base is composed of international machine and device manufacturers requiring demanding precision mechanics and integrated industrial electronics, with Vaisala (weather and environmental measurement) publicly disclosed as a reference customer. The group is ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) certified, and has received co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund for equipment investments across the 2015–2018 and 2021–2027 programming periods.

Revenue is generated through project-based, recurring B2B contract manufacturing agreements with pricing negotiated per customer quote; the company does not publicly disclose pricing or revenue figures. The go-to-market is sales-led through direct outreach, a bilingual (Finnish/English) company website, industry events, and existing customer relationships, with global delivery handled through established logistics partners (DHL, UPS, FedEx). Ownership has remained in the same Finnish private hands since Salon Metalelektro was formally founded in 1990, with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Salon Metalelektro

Legal name

Salon Metalelektro Oy

Website

https://smegroup.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Salon Metalelektro Oy is a Finnish B2B contract manufacturer operating within SME Elektro-Group, providing precision CNC machining, industrial electronics assembly, additive manufacturing and laser welding to international machine and device manufacturers from Salo, Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC machining services
• Contract manufacturing services
• Industrial electronics manufacturing
• Additive manufacturing services
• Precision engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: SME Elektro-Group generates revenue through B2B contract manufacturing agreements. Services span the entire product lifecycle from design through to finished goods, including CNC machining, electronics manufacturing, assembly, testing, packing, and global logistics. Revenue is project-based and recurring through ongoing customer relationships.
2. Global Logistics Services: The company stores and delivers products worldwide on behalf of customers, handling transportation and forwarding arrangements. Uses known logistics partners such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx, enabling customers to track deliveries in real time.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Salon Metalelektro Oy is a Finnish B2B contract manufacturer specializing in CNC machining of precision components and industrial electronics manufacturing. Operating under SME Elektro-Group, the company provides end-to-end manufacturing services from product design through CNC machining, electronics assembly, additive manufacturing (metal and composite 3D printing), laser welding, and global logistics. The group employs approximately 120 people across two production facilities in Salo, Finland, totaling ~6,900 m², and operates ~50 CNC machines including a large-scale Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) with 22 horizontal machining centers.

Product overview

Salon Metalelektro Oy (SME Elektro-Group Oy) is a contract manufacturing company offering a comprehensive suite of services from product design to finished goods. The core offerings include Design Services (mechanical and electronic product development), Mechanics / Contract Manufacturing of Machined Components (CNC machining), Electronics / Contract Manufacturing of Industrial Electronics (PCB assemblies, cable harnesses), 3D Printing (composite and metal additive manufacturing), Laser Welding (Trumpf fiber laser services), and Logistics (global delivery). The company operates approximately 50 CNC machines including FMS lines with 22 horizontal machining centers, and employs 120 people in Salo, Finland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Services Comprehensive product development and design services covering both mechanical and electronic design, including assembly jig design and implementation. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing integrated product development support.
• Mechanics / Contract Manufacturing of Machined Components CNC machining services from prototypes and small series to volume production, including precision components, finishing techniques, and assembly capabilities. Serves international machine and device manufacturers requiring demanding precision mechanics.
• Electronics / Contract Manufacturing of Industrial Electronics Industrial electronics manufacturing including PCB assemblies, industrial measuring equipment, production jigs, test devices, equipment assembly, and cable harnesses. Combines electronics, software, pneumatics, and mechanics into functional devices for industrial electronics manufacturers.
• 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing Additive manufacturing services including composite 3D printing, metal 3D printing (SLM), and VAT photopolymerization (SLA) for materials including ULTEM, PEKK, PPSU, PEEK, PA-CARBON, and AlSi10Mg. Used for both own production jigs and customer products.
• Laser Welding Laser welding services using Trumpf TruFiber 500 fiber laser and Trumpf TruLaser Station 7000 for precision welding with narrow weld seams, high process speed, and low heat input, protecting small electric components during welding.
• Logistics Global delivery and logistics services using established partners including DHL, UPS, and FedEx. Includes storage, packing, and real-time shipment tracking for worldwide product delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery reliability is one of the key indicators of quality, with quality monitored throughout the manufacturing process

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAME (Finnish Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2020Salon Metalelektro joined the Finnish Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem (FAME) as a founding strategic partner. The ecosystem brings together Finnish additive manufacturing users, providers, and the education sector. The goal is to develop Finland's additive manufacturing industrialization to international standards. SME Group brings its additive manufacturing expertise along with core competencies in machining and electronics to the ecosystem.
• DHLminorOthersGlobal logistics partner used for product deliveries worldwide. DHL is one of the established logistics partners that enables customers to track incoming deliveries in real time.
• UPSminorOthersGlobal logistics partner used for product deliveries worldwide. UPS is one of the established logistics partners that enables customers to track incoming deliveries in real time.
• FedExminorOthersGlobal logistics partner used for product deliveries worldwide. FedEx is one of the established logistics partners that enables customers to track incoming deliveries in real time.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Etteplan: Finnish engineering and contract manufacturing services provider offering design, embedded systems, and industrial equipment production. Comparable as a Northern European multi-disciplinary B2B manufacturing services peer, though materially larger and more diversified across engineering services.
• Jabil: Global manufacturing solutions provider offering electronics manufacturing, mechanical assembly, and supply chain services. Comparable as a broad EMS/ODM incumbent competing for the same enterprise OEM customers (e.g., industrial measurement and automation), though at vastly larger scale.
• Sanmina: Global integrated manufacturing solutions provider for electronics and mechanical assemblies. Comparable as a full-lifecycle industrial contract manufacturer serving similar industrial OEM end markets, with much greater geographic and scale footprint.
• Flex: Global contract manufacturing services provider spanning electronics, mechanical, and supply chain. Comparable as a one-roof contract manufacturer competing for industrial OEM design-to-delivery programs; Salon Metalelektro offers a similar integrated proposition at a smaller scale.

Emerging players

• Xometry: Global AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding. Comparable as a contract manufacturing services peer; represents the digitally enabled competitive threat the company may face in winning smaller-batch industrial orders.
• Hubs (Protolabs Network): Global network of CNC machining and additive manufacturing service providers serving industrial designers and OEMs. Comparable as a contract manufacturing services model with digital sourcing; Salon Metalelektro's CNC + AM offering could compete for similar low/mid-volume industrial orders.

Direct peers

• Scanfil: Nordic-headquartered electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider with plants in Europe, Asia, and North America. Directly comparable as a B2B contract electronics manufacturer serving industrial OEM customers, though at significantly greater scale.
• Proto Labs: Global on-demand CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing services provider. Comparable as a digital-first contract manufacturing services peer offering low-volume precision parts, but operates at much larger scale and serves a more global customer base.
• Normek: Finnish steel and contract manufacturing group producing demanding steel structures and machined components for industrial OEMs. Comparable as a Nordic contract manufacturer serving industrial customers with demanding precision and structural fabrication requirements.

Others

• Wärtsilä: Large Finnish industrial OEM in marine and energy. Relevant as an adjacent Finnish industrial manufacturer with a precision machined components supplier base, but operates as a customer-side industrial OEM rather than a contract manufacturing peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=-prm0sUHs4A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salon-metalelektro-oy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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