Presto

What Presto does

Presto Oy, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Helsinki, is Finland's largest integrated fire safety, first aid, and dangerous goods management operator and a Finnish subsidiary of the Swedish Presto Group. The company sells fire extinguishers (water mist, powder, foam, CO2, lithium-battery, metal and frost-resistant variants), quick-fire post systems with hose reels, fire alarms, fire suppression systems (including aerosol technology acquired via FirePro Finland), defibrillators, first aid kits, and population shelter equipment, alongside the DGOffice software for dangerous goods documentation. Services span inspection and maintenance for all product categories, rescue planning, dangerous goods consulting and shipping, and a full training catalog covering occupational safety, hot work, first aid, electrical safety, and ADR/IATA/IMDG dangerous goods certifications, delivered in classroom, online, and on-site formats.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market: a direct B2B sales team reachable via phone and email, a network of 20+ physical service locations across Finland, an authorized reseller network (Presto-verkosto), and an e-commerce storefront. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, recurring maintenance and inspection contracts, and per-course training fees (e.g., 1,190 EUR + VAT for a two-day lithium battery transport course). Customers span property managers, industrial and chemical companies, construction firms, rescue services, marine operators, education institutions, and government entities, with named accounts including Yara, Atria, Sinebrychoff, Tallink Silja, Sitowise, Terrafame, Yara, Hedin Automotive, and Tamperen Vuokra-asunnot.

Presto is in an active acquisition-led growth phase following Adelis's February 2024 investment, with bolt-ons in 2025-2026 covering digital learning (Verkkokoulu.com), dangerous goods (Cargo Safe, Suomen Turvaprojektit), aerosol suppression (FirePro Finland), industrial training (POHTO, FAST), and cross-border fire safety (Next Safety Group Finland/Sweden). Group-level activity extends into Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, and the Finnish entity is pursuing new offices in Kajaani (2024) and Tampere (2026) and expanded training facilities in Helsinki Pitäjänmäki (2026).

Name

Presto

Legal name

Presto Oy

Website

https://presto.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Presto Oy is Finland's largest integrated fire safety, first aid, dangerous goods, and certified safety training operator, selling products, recurring maintenance, and training courses to property managers, industrial firms, construction, rescue services, marine operators, and government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety Services and Equipment

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupant Fire Safety Training, Drills & Warden Programs (BPABAHAM), Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics (BPABANAG)

Keywords

• Fire safety products
• Safety training services
• Dangerous goods management
• Fire equipment maintenance
• First aid readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Safety Products: Sale of fire extinguishers (water mist, powder, foam, CO2, liquid, lithium battery, metal fire extinguishers), fire alarm systems, emergency response equipment, first aid supplies, and related accessories
2. Maintenance and Inspection Services: Inspection and maintenance services for fire extinguishers, quick-fire posts, smoke exhaust systems, escape routes, and suppression systems. Includes emergency shelter maintenance and gas measurement services
3. Safety Training: Classroom, remote, and online training courses including fire safety, occupational safety cards, first aid courses, dangerous goods handling, and electrical work safety. Over 130,000+ persons trained annually
4. Dangerous Goods Consulting: Advisory services for dangerous goods handling, packaging and shipping services, DGOffice software, IATA standards, safety advisor services, and security screening equipment rental
5. First Aid Readiness: Sale and maintenance of defibrillators, first aid stations, and first aid kits

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Presto supplies fire safety products (fire extinguishers across multiple fire classes, quick-fire posts, fire alarms, defibrillators, first aid kits, population shelter equipment, and fire suppression systems including aerosol technology), inspection and maintenance services for all equipment categories, a full range of certified safety training (occupational safety, first aid, hot work, dangerous goods, electrical work safety), and dangerous goods consulting including IATA/ADR/IMDG-compliant shipping and packaging services. The company serves organizations across Finland through a nationwide network of service locations, direct sales, and an e-commerce channel.

Product overview

Presto is a comprehensive fire safety, first aid, and safety training company operating across Finland. The product portfolio centers on fire safety products including fire extinguishers (water mist, powder, foam, wet chemical, CO2, liquid, lithium battery, metal fire variants), quick fire posts with hose reels, fire alarm systems, and fire suppression systems including aerosol solutions. First aid offerings include defibrillators (AEDs), first aid kits and stations. The company provides related maintenance services for all equipment categories, specialized marine services, population shelter equipment and maintenance, dangerous goods handling services, and a full range of safety training courses including occupational safety (Työturvallisuuskortti, PSK 6803), first aid, hot work, and dangerous goods certifications. Software offerings include DGOffice for dangerous goods documentation. The acquired brands (DGM Finland, SafetyGroup, FirePro Finland, Cargo Safe, Verkkokoulu.com) expand capabilities in dangerous goods expertise, defibrillator provision, aerosol suppression, and digital learning solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 155,000+ fire extinguishers maintained annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Global fire alarm and detection product manufacturer (Notifier, Morley-IAS, Esser) with associated service and training offerings. Comparable to Presto as a fire alarm supplier and compliance partner for Finnish enterprise and rescue service customers, though Honeywell is product-led rather than field-service-led.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services company with significant Nordic presence delivering integrated workplace services including fire safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and first aid readiness. Comparable to Presto on facility services contract structures and B2B customer base, though fire safety is a sub-line of a broader FM offering.
• Securitas: Global security services group with a meaningful fire and safety services portfolio (fire alarm installation, monitoring, extinguishers, training) across the Nordics. Comparable as a competitor for fire safety outsourcing contracts with property managers and enterprises, albeit as part of a much broader security portfolio.
• Chubb Fire & Security: Global fire safety and security solutions provider (part of Carrier/UTC heritage) offering extinguishers, detection, suppression, and service contracts. Comparable to Presto in product breadth and recurring service model, though it operates at a much larger, multi-country scale.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technology company with a substantial fire detection, suppression, and security systems business (Tyco-era portfolio). Comparable to Presto on commercial fire alarm installation and service contracts, though at significantly larger scale and with a more technology-driven product stack.

Direct peers

• Caverion: Nordic-headquartered facility services and building solutions provider with a dedicated fire safety and security solutions line across Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Baltics. Direct competitor in integrated fire safety services, maintenance, and life safety installations for property and industrial customers.
• Minimax: German-based European fire protection specialist (extinguishers, sprinklers, suppression systems, detection, service). Closest pure-play European fire safety operator that, like Presto, sells products, performs maintenance, and offers training — and is now part of the PE-backed Minimax Viking group actively acquiring Nordic assets.
• Bravida: Leading Nordic technical installation and facility services group with a substantial fire safety, sprinkler, and alarm systems practice. Comparable to Presto because it bundles fire safety installations, servicing, and compliance work across multiple countries, with B2B and public sector customers.

Others

• Danfoss Fire fighting: Danfoss's fire fighting division (formerly bekannt as Danfoss Semco) manufactures suppression and water mist systems and is a potential technology supplier or adjacent participant in the same end markets. Relevant as an equipment ecosystem participant that Presto could partner with or compete against on suppression system specifications.

Regional players

• Falck: Danish-headquartered rescue, safety, and healthcare services group operating across the Nordics. Comparable to Presto's rescue services and first aid training arms, although Falck is heavier on emergency response and healthcare workforce services rather than fire equipment manufacturing and maintenance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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