Saltex

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

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)

Keywords

• Artificial turf systems
• Sports facility construction
• Ice rink maintenance
• Turf infill materials
• Landscaping surfaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Alajärvi

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Artificial Turf Sales: Sale of artificial turf products for sports fields, playgrounds, school yards, gardens and activity areas
2. Service Agreements: Maintenance services for artificial turf pitches and ice hockey rinks through service agreements
3. 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

Core 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.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct 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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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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