Vem Motors Finland

What Vem Motors Finland does

VEM Motors Finland Oy is a wholly-owned Finnish subsidiary of the German VEM motors Group, operating under that ownership since 1983 from a headquarters in Masala, Kirkkonummi. The company distributes industrial electric motors, frequency converters, and power transmission systems to industrial customers across Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic countries, employing roughly 12 people and acting as the regional sales, stock, and after-sales arm of the larger German motor manufacturer.

The product portfolio combines VEM-manufactured motors (IE3/IE4/IE5 efficiency classes spanning 0.06 kW to 60 MW, including brake, marine, explosion-protected, fire-gas, roller-table, slip-ring, liquid-cooled, pole-changing, and asynchronous-generator variants) with third-party power-transmission and drive electronics sourced from named partners Yaskawa (frequency converters, including the GA500, GA700, and U1000 matrix inverter), KEB (German helical, bevel, worm, shaft-mounted gear motors), Tramec (Italian worm, bevel, planetary gears including the patented GHA antibacterial line for food industry), Varmec, Reggiana Riduttori (heavy industrial gearboxes up to 4.3 million Nm), and CEMP (Ex-protected motors). The Tramec GHA line, certified to FDA lubricant standards and exceeding 2,016 hours in NSS salt-spray testing, is the most proprietary element of the offering.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of these motors and components, supplemented by professional-services revenue from in-house production/modification work (structural changes, protection-class updates, accessory fitment, gear-motor assembly, with 1-4 day lead times), 24/7 technical support, and a Cash & Carry pickup warehouse in Masala. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with the Team VEM authorized reseller network (34 points in Finland, 8 in Sweden, 13 in the Baltic countries), with a 24/7 VEM Online stock-check tool and a public price list published in multiple languages. Disclosed turnover was 7.9 MEUR in FY2022; no later figures are provided.

Name

Vem Motors Finland

Legal name

VEM motors Finland Oy

Website

https://vem.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VEM Motors Finland Oy is a Finnish subsidiary of the German VEM Group that distributes electric motors, frequency converters, and power-transmission systems to industrial customers across Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic countries through a 55-point authorized reseller and service network anchored by a Masala warehouse and modification facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Motors and Drives

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial electric motors
• Frequency converters
• Power transmission
• Gear motors
• Explosion-proof motors

Headquarters

HQ city

Masala

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electric motor sales: Sales of VEM electric motors including IE3, IE4, IE5 (SynRM), explosion-proof, marine, brake, and specialized motors. Revenue from stock products and custom configurations.
2. Power transmission components: Sales of gears, geared motors, and frequency converters from manufacturers KEB, Tramec, Varmec, Reggiana Riduttori, and Yaskawa.
3. Production/modification services: Structural modifications to motors (surface treatment, protection class changes), adding extra equipment (brakes, pulse sensors, fans), assembly of gear motors. Average lead time 3-4 work days.
4. Assembly services: Motor and gear assembly services at Masala production facility. Includes transmission changes for KEB G-series gears, motor modifications.
5. Technical support services: Technical support for commissioning, installation, and drive selection. 24/7 on-call service available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VEM Motors Finland Oy is a Finnish subsidiary of the German VEM motors Group, distributing and customizing a comprehensive portfolio of industrial AC drive solutions: VEM-brand electric motors (IE2-IE5 efficiency, including IE5-SynRM synchronous reluctance motors, brake motors, marine motors, explosion-proof motors, and high-voltage units up to 60 MW), Yaskawa frequency converters, and a complete range of gear and gear-motor products from partner manufacturers KEB, Tramec, Varmec, Reggiana Riduttori, and CEMP. The company operates a Masala warehouse for rapid delivery, an in-house production/modification service, and a 24/7 service model for industrial customers across Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic countries.

Product overview

Vem Motors Finland is a subsidiary of VEM Group (since 1983) offering a comprehensive portfolio of electric drive solutions for industrial applications. The core product offering centers on VEM electric motors ranging from 0.06 kW to 60 MW across IE2 to IE5 efficiency classes, including standard induction motors, brake motors, marine motors, explosion-protected (Ex) motors, fire gas motors, and specialized variants for rolling mills, wood drying, and liquid cooling applications. Complementing the motor portfolio are Yaskawa frequency converters (GA500, GA700, U1000 matrix inverter) for variable speed control, and a complete range of gear solutions from KEB (German helical, bevel, worm, shaft-mounted gear motors), Tramec (Italian worm, bevel, planetary gears including antibacterial GHA series for food industry), Varmec (inline gears), and Reggiana Riduttori (heavy industrial gears up to 4.3 million Nm). Accessories include encoders (Leine&Linde), brakes (Stromag, Intorq), and fans (Wistro). Services include 24/7 VEM Online stock checking, production/modification service with 1-4 day lead times, and a network of 55+ authorized resellers across Finland, Sweden, and Baltic countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VEM Electric Motors (IE3-IE5 SynRM, IE3/IE4, brake, marine, Ex, fire-gas, roller table, slip-ring, liquid-cooled, pole-changing, asynchronous generators, high-voltage) Full VEM-brand electric motor range spanning IE2 to IE5 efficiency classes and 0.06 kW to 60 MW power, including IE5-SynRM synchronous reluctance motors, IE4/IE3 induction motors, brake motors, marine-certified motors, explosion-protected Ex motors, fire-gas fan motors, roller table motors, slip-ring motors, liquid-cooled motors, pole-changing motors, frequency-converter-duty motors, progressive-power motors, asynchronous generators, and high-voltage motors/generators. Used by industrial customers across manufacturing, marine, mining, energy, and hazardous-area applications.
• Yaskawa Frequency Converters (GA500, GA700, U1000 matrix inverter)

Quantifiable outcome

• IE5 SynRM motors achieve up to 60% lower rotor losses compared to squirrel-cage motors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 core and major.

• VEM motors (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983VEM Motors Finland has been a subsidiary of VEM motors since 1983. VEM is a German, internationally operating manufacturer of reliable, technically high-quality electrical drive solutions and electric motors with power range 0.06 kW – 60 MW.
• YaskawacoreTechnology or IntegrationOver 100-year-old listed company manufacturing frequency converters, industrial robots, and servo drives. Produces over 2.2 million frequency converters annually. GA500 and GA700 series available from Masala stock, designed for 10-year maintenance-free operation.
• KEBmajorTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of cast iron gear motors. VEM Motors Finland has cooperated with KEB since 1960. Stock products include G-series gear motors with all ratios available in 1-2 days. Products manufactured in Schneeberg and Barntrup, Germany.
• TramecmajorTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer established in 1986, part of Moonind group. Specializes in bevel helical, parallel shaft, shaft-mounted gearboxes, planetary and worm gearboxes. Also produces GHA antibacterial series for food industry. Located in Bologna, Calderada di Reno, Italy.
• Team VEM Reseller NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor34 reseller points in Finland, 8 in Sweden, 13 in Baltic countries. Authorized service points for motor and gear service. Network includes companies like Alas-Kuul AS (Estonia), Etra Megacenter, Savo-Karjalan Sähkökone Oy, Sverull ElektroDynamo AB.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WEG: Brazilian global manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and gearbox products. Comparable to VEM Motors Finland as a broad-line competitor in industrial motors and gears, with growing presence in European industrial markets.
• Siemens: Global conglomerate with a large Industrial Drives and Motors portfolio (SIMOGEAR, SIMOTICS). Comparable to VEM Motors Finland as a competitor in industrial motors and drives but operating at vastly larger scale and via direct sales.
• ABB: Global manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and industrial automation with much larger scale. Comparable to VEM Motors Finland as a competitor in industrial low-voltage motors and variable-speed drives, though ABB sells direct with full corporate breadth.
• Nidec: Global motor manufacturer with extensive industrial motor and gear product lines. Comparable to VEM Motors Finland as a competitor in industrial low-voltage motors and gear motors, though Nidec operates at vastly larger scale with direct sales in Europe.
• Regal Rexnord: Large industrial manufacturer of motors, gears, and power transmission products (includes Bauer, Morse, etc.). Comparable to VEM Motors Finland as a broad-line competitor in industrial motors and gear products, operating at much larger scale across multiple segments.

Direct peers

• SEW-Eurodrive: Global manufacturer of gear motors, electronic drives, and mechatronic systems. Directly comparable to VEM Motors Finland as both sell integrated motor-and-drive solutions (motors + gears + inverters) to industrial customers through direct sales and authorized distributors.
• Yaskawa: Japanese manufacturer of frequency converters, servo drives, and industrial robots. Principal supplier to VEM Motors Finland but also a competitor in drives, with similar frequency converter products (GA500, GA700) and overlapping industrial customers.
• NORD DRIVESYSTEMS: Manufacturer of gear motors, motors, and electronic drives with a strong Nordic/Baltic presence. Directly comparable to VEM Motors Finland in product mix (motors + gear motors + drives) and target customer base (industrial OEMs and end users).
• Bonfiglioli: Italian manufacturer of gear motors, drive systems, and inverters. Comparable to VEM Motors Finland as a peer in selling complete AC drive solutions (gears + motors) to industrial customers through regional distributors, including in Nordic markets.
• Bauer Gear Motor: German manufacturer of gear motors and electric motors housed within the Altra Industrial Motion group. Comparable to VEM Motors Finland as a peer in industrial gear motors and motors, with overlapping target applications in heavy industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vem-motors-finland-oy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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