Saltex
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersAlajärvi, Finland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Saltex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Saltex
- Legal name
- Saltex Oy
- Website
- https://saltex.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Saltex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Artificial Turf and Sports Surfaces
- NAICS
- Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)
- SIC
- Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Artificial Turf & Synthetic Grass Manufacturing (IMAOAJAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Team Sports Goals, Nets & Field Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAK), Turf Management (Sports Fields, Golf Courses) (BPABADAC)
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Where Saltex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alajärvi
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Saltex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Artificial Turf Sales: Sale of artificial turf products for sports fields, playgrounds, school yards, gardens and activity areas
- Service Agreements: Maintenance services for artificial turf pitches and ice hockey rinks through service agreements
- E-commerce/Webshop: Online sales of sports facility products through webshop with over 2500 items
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Saltex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Saltex manufactures and distributes artificial turf and related sporting surfaces for football fields, playgrounds, school yards, gardens, and activity areas, bundled with design, installation, and maintenance services under a One Stop Shop turnkey model. The offering is anchored by the proprietary Saltex BioFlex Eco™ Infill, a sustainable infill product for artificial turf fields, and complemented by dedicated maintenance service agreements for both artificial turf pitches and ice hockey rinks. Customers access the range via direct enterprise sales, an online webshop of more than 2,500 items, and a regional dealer network.
Product overview
Saltex operates as a sports facilities and activity areas company offering artificial turf as its core product, supplemented by the Saltex BioFlex Eco™ Infill system. The company provides One Stop Shop turnkey solutions that integrate its artificial turf products with comprehensive services, including maintenance service agreements for both artificial turf pitches and ice hockey rinks. This platform-plus-services architecture enables Saltex to serve as a complete provider for outdoor sports facility construction and ongoing upkeep.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BioFlex Eco: Sustainable artificial turf infill designed to meet increasingly stringent environmental requirements
Products and services
- Artificial Turf Saltex artificial turf designed for football fields, playgrounds, school yards, gardens, and other activity areas, providing durable and sustainable playing surfaces for municipalities, sports clubs, schools, and residential users.
- Saltex BioFlex Eco™ Infill Proprietary eco-friendly infill material for artificial turf installations, designed by Saltex to meet increasingly stringent environmental requirements and positioned as a sustainable alternative to conventional infill.
- Service Agreement - Artificial Turf Pitches Recurring maintenance service agreement covering artificial turf pitches to ensure longevity and optimal playing conditions, sold to sports field owners such as municipalities and sports clubs.
- Service Agreement - Ice Hockey Rinks Recurring maintenance and service support package for ice hockey rink facilities, covering Nordic sports clubs and arena operators that use Saltex as their facility services partner.
- One Stop Shop Turnkey Solutions Comprehensive turnkey delivery package providing Saltex's complete product range and services for outdoor sports facilities in a single contract, addressing both athlete and spectator needs and sold primarily to municipalities, sports clubs, construction companies, and architects.
Companies that use Saltex
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Saltex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Saltex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Saltex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Polytan: Polytan is a European-headquartered manufacturer and installer of artificial turf systems for sports facilities, including football pitches and multi-use arenas. Comparable to Saltex in product range, European customer base, and turnkey installation model.
- AstroTurf: AstroTurf is a long-established manufacturer of synthetic playing surfaces for sports fields, schools, and recreational facilities. Closely comparable to Saltex in product focus and customer segments.
- SYNLawn: SYNLawn manufactures artificial grass for sports, landscape, and recreational use. Comparable to Saltex in offering artificial turf systems for sports fields and activity areas with an emphasis on environmental considerations.
- Limonta Sport: Limonta Sport is an Italian manufacturer of artificial turf systems and infill for sports pitches. Comparable to Saltex as a European-based turf producer with similar football-pitch focus and sustainability positioning.
- ACT Global Sports: ACT Global Sports produces and installs synthetic turf for football, soccer, rugby, and landscaping applications. Comparable to Saltex in serving professional clubs, municipalities, and educational institutions with turnkey installations.
- Shaw Sports Turf: Shaw Sports Turf manufactures and installs synthetic turf systems for athletic fields across North America. Directly comparable to Saltex as a specialist artificial turf supplier serving schools, municipalities, and professional sports venues.
- SIS Pitches: SIS Pitches designs, manufactures, and installs synthetic turf pitches for football, rugby, hockey, and multi-sport use across the UK and internationally. Direct competitor to Saltex in European sports turf turnkey projects.
- Tarkett (FieldTurf): Tarkett's FieldTurf division is one of the world's largest artificial turf manufacturers for sports stadiums and pitches. Directly comparable to Saltex as a turnkey artificial turf provider serving football clubs, schools, and municipalities across global markets.
Broad incumbents
- Mondo (Mondo Sport & Flooring): Mondo is a global manufacturer of sports surfaces, including artificial turf and athletic tracks, with a broader portfolio covering flooring, equipment, and tracks. Comparable to Saltex as a sports-surface incumbent competing in artificial turf and full-sports-facility turnkey work.
- Unisport: Unisport is a Nordic/European supplier of sports surfaces, equipment, and facility solutions with a broader product portfolio than Saltex. Comparable as a regional incumbent that overlaps with Saltex in artificial turf and sports facility services, with Saltex's own URLs referencing Unisport imagery.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Saltex leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Saltex funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Saltex M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Saltex
What does Saltex do?
Saltex manufactures and distributes artificial turf and related sporting surfaces for football fields, playgrounds, school yards, gardens, and activity areas, bundled with design, installation, and maintenance services under a One Stop Shop turnkey model. The offering is anchored by the proprietary Saltex BioFlex Eco™ Infill, a sustainable infill product for artificial turf fields, and complemented by dedicated maintenance service agreements for both artificial turf pitches and ice hockey rinks. Customers access the range via direct enterprise sales, an online webshop of more than 2,500 items, and a regional dealer network.
Is Saltex a public or private company?
Saltex is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Saltex founded?
Saltex was founded in 1991. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Saltex based?
Saltex is headquartered in Alajärvi, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Saltex make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Artificial Turf Sales are the primary driver. The others are service Agreements and E-commerce/Webshop.
Who are Saltex's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Polytan, AstroTurf, SYNLawn, Limonta Sport, ACT Global Sports, Shaw Sports Turf, SIS Pitches and Tarkett (FieldTurf). Broad incumbents are Mondo (Mondo Sport & Flooring) and Unisport.
Does Saltex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Saltex.
What industry is Saltex in?
Saltex's product category is Artificial Turf and Sports Surfaces. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOAJAI, Artificial Turf & Synthetic Grass Manufacturing, with a secondary code of CRAMAEAK, Team Sports Goals, Nets & Field Equipment Retail. Its NAICS code is 33992 and its SIC code is 3949.