Okartek

What Okartek does

Okartek is a Finnish plastic contract manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Piikkiö (relocating to Kaarina in summer 2025), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Etola Group since 2005. The company produces custom plastic parts for industrial B2B customers using two core technologies: injection moulding (Ruiskuvalu), supported by 36 automated machines with clamping forces from 25 to 2,400 tonnes and including gas-assisted and two-component variants; and thermoforming (Lämpömuovaus), accommodating pieces up to 1,080 x 2,700 mm with 2-8 mm material thickness. Capacity stands at approximately 17 million parts and 1 million kg of plastic per year, with a 96% delivery reliability rate and only 485 kg of annual production waste.

The business model is project-based contract manufacturing: Okartek takes customers from initial design through tooling, serial production, assembly (including chemical bonding, ultrasound welding, printing), and finished logistics. Service extensions include industrial 3D scanning and 3D printing for prototypes and small series, plus bio-based and certified recycled plastic material options aligned with the company's SBTi commitment to cut Scope 1/2 emissions by 38% by 2030. The company is ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certified.

Okartek serves a diversified enterprise customer base led by a long-tenured anchor relationship with AGCO (Valtra, Massey Ferguson, Fendt — 20-25+ years and Supplier of the Year NPI in 2019) and spanning construction (Meltex), consumer goods (Fiskars, Valio), electrical (Ensto), audio (Genelec), material handling (Mitsubishi Logisnext, HIAB), forestry (Ponsse, Valmet), refrigeration (Epta), retail (Etra, Lassila & Tikanoja), and environmental products (Pikkuvihreä). Distribution is direct enterprise sales across Europe, with reach into AGCO's operations in Brazil, China, and the USA. Revenue is approximately €21M on a workforce of 94-100.

Name

Okartek

Legal name

Okartek Oy

Website

https://okartek.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Okartek is a Finnish plastic contract manufacturer (founded 1984, ~€21M revenue, 94-100 staff) producing custom injection-moulded and thermoformed plastic parts for industrial OEMs across agriculture, construction, consumer goods, and forestry, with a new 13,500 sqm Kaarina factory commissioned in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANAFAJ

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAHAI

Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Thermoformed Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAFAB

Automotive & Transportation Injection Molded Parts

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAFAG

Construction & Building Products Injection Molding (Fittings, Clips, Spacers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

Keywords

• Plastic injection moulding
• Thermoforming services
• Plastic contract manufacturing
• Industrial plastic parts
• Bio-based plastics production

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaarina

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract manufacturing services: Okartek operates as a contract manufacturer producing custom plastic parts for industrial customers. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing contracts, typically for large batch production runs. Services include injection moulding, thermoforming, assembly, and logistics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Okartek is a Finnish plastic contract manufacturer producing custom plastic parts for industrial customers using injection moulding and thermoforming (vacuum forming) methods. The company offers a complete production chain from design and prototyping through serial production, assembly, warehousing, and logistics delivery, supported by 36 automated injection moulding machines (25 to 2,400 tonnes) and thermoforming capability up to 1,080 x 2,700 mm. It produces approximately 17 million parts per year for customers in agriculture (e.g., AGCO/Valtra), construction, retail, and environmental products.

Product overview

Okartek is a Finnish plastic contract manufacturer offering a comprehensive production chain from design to final delivery. The core offerings consist of two main production methods: Injection Moulding (Ruiskuvalu) and Thermoforming (Lämpömuovaus). These are supported by bio-based plastic materials, quick model/prototype/small series production via 3D printing, assembly services, and logistics. The company serves multiple industries including agriculture (AGCO/Valtra), construction (Meltex), retail (Etra), and environmental products (Pikkuvihreä, Lassila & Tikanoja).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plastic Injection Moulding (Ruiskuvalu) High-quality injection moulding service for serial production of precision plastic parts, including traditional, gas-assisted, and two-component moulding. Available clamping force ranges from 25 to 2,400 tonnes, serving industrial OEMs needing production-scale plastic parts.
• Plastic Thermoforming (Lämpömuovaus) Cost-effective thermoforming (vacuum forming) service for large plastic pieces and smaller production batches. Accommodates part dimensions up to 1,080 x 2,700 mm and material thickness of 2-8 mm, for customers needing large-format plastic components without high tooling investment.
• Quick Models, Prototypes and Small Series Production Industrial-grade 3D scanning and 3D printing service for quick models, prototypes, and small production batches. Enables fast product development and testing without expensive moulds or large minimum orders, supporting design validation before serial production.
• Helmi Retail Pallet (co-developed with Lassila & Tikanoja) Retail pallet manufactured from recycled plastic for wholesale use and in-store product display. A 100% Finnish circular-economy product co-developed with Lassila & Tikanoja, with an 80% smaller carbon footprint than virgin-material pallets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% delivery reliability rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, strategic and core.

• TKU RakennusmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company selected as general contractor for the new 13,500 square meter factory in Kaarina Raadelma.
• ArkkitehtiruutumajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm responsible for designing the new modern factory facility.
• HTJ (Rakennuttajatoimisto)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject management/construction consultancy firm involved in the new factory project.
• Lassila & Tikanoja (L&T)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce Helmi retail pallet from recycled industrial plastic waste. L&T collects and granulates plastic waste at their Merikarvia facility; Okartek manufactures the final product. Creates a 100% Finnish circular economy product with 80% smaller carbon footprint.
• PikkuvihreäcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration on designing and manufacturing waterless urinals from recycled plastic. Partnership spans product design through production, with products shipped globally.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg AB: Swedish global polymer-technology group whose Engineered Solutions business manufactures custom polymer and plastic-moulded components for industrial OEMs. Overlaps with Okartek in plastic part manufacturing for heavy machinery and industrial applications, but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple polymer families.
• ALPLA Group: Austrian family-owned global plastic packaging and injection moulding specialist serving consumer goods, food & beverage and industrial customers. Overlaps with Okartek in plastic moulding and sustainability/recycled-content initiatives, but operates at much greater scale across packaging and rigid plastics.

Regional players

• Uponor Oyj: Finnish-headquartered manufacturer of plastic pipe systems, fittings and related building solutions. Same Finnish plastics manufacturing heritage and similar industrial contract DNA, but focused on plumbing/heating rather than custom industrial moulding; comparable as a regional Finnish plastics incumbent.

Direct peers

• Nolato AB: Swedish polymer group with a dedicated Industrial Solutions segment providing injection moulding and contract manufacturing of technical plastic components. Closely comparable to Okartek on service offering (custom moulded plastic parts, design-to-delivery) and B2B industrial customer base, though larger and listed.
• Rutland Plastics Ltd: UK plastics contract manufacturer providing injection moulding, assembly and finishing for industrial clients. Closely comparable to Okartek on contract manufacturing service mix, customer segments (industrial OEMs), and mid-market scale.
• Premix Group: Finnish specialty plastics and contract manufacturer offering customised polymer compounds and moulded components. Directly comparable as a Finnish plastics CM serving industrial customers, with similar focus on specialty materials and B2B projects.
• Wista Plastics Ltd: UK-based contract plastic injection moulder offering design, tooling, moulding and assembly services to industrial customers. Directly comparable service offering (custom plastic components, full production chain) and similar mid-sized B2B contract manufacturer profile.
• Brovedani Group: Italian plastic contract manufacturer specialising in precision injection moulding and assembly for industrial and automotive customers. Comparable service mix (custom moulded plastic parts, assembly, logistics) and similar mid-sized, family/privately held profile.
• Plastiroll Oy: Finnish plastics manufacturer producing injection-moulded and extruded plastic products for industrial and consumer customers. Same Finnish industrial plastics CM profile as Okartek, with overlapping B2B industrial customer base.

Others

• Muoviyhdistys (Finnish Plastics Association): Finnish industry association representing plastics manufacturers and the broader plastics value chain. Relevant as an ecosystem/peer-network reference for Okartek's Finnish plastics contract manufacturing peer set rather than as a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 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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