Dayton SIA

What Dayton SIA does

Dayton SIA is the Latvian operating subsidiary of Dayton Group, a Finnish family-owned enterprise founded in 1923 that is described as the largest service provider for technological equipment in the retail and food service sector in Latvia. The company acts as a distributor and exclusive regional representative of an unusually broad portfolio of internationally recognized food equipment brands — including BIZERBA (weighing, slicing, inspection), FRANKE (coffee systems), ROBOT-COUPE (food processing), SCOTSMAN (ice machines), TAYLOR (ice cream and beverage), ZUMEX (juice extraction), LINCAT (cooking), FRI-JADO (display and rotisserie), ISA (refrigerated display), SOLUM (electronic shelf labels), DRY AGER, and QUALITYFRY — across the Baltic region. It also operates its own stainless steel furniture manufacturing capability (via the 2014 Robiga UAB acquisition) and has developed in-house food traceability software covering production from raw materials to finished goods dispatch.

The company serves three primary verticals: retail and grocery trade (scales, packaging, refrigeration displays, full-store fit-outs for the largest supermarket chains), HoReCa and quick-service restaurants (kitchen equipment, fryers, grills, ice cream and coffee machines), and food manufacturing and processing (industrial weighing, metal detection and X-ray inspection, packaging lines, stainless steel furniture). Customers include all major supermarket chains in Latvia, the other Baltic countries, and Finland, plus international QSR brands operating in the region. In 2023, Dayton Group celebrated its 100th anniversary with €55 million in group turnover and ~300 employees across Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with non-Finnish operations accounting for half of group revenue.

Dayton operates a direct enterprise sales motion with dedicated project managers assigned to each customer segment (catering, weighing & IT, refrigeration, HoReCa, Latgale region) and regional offices in Mārupe (HQ), Daugavpils (Latgale), and Liepāja (Kurzeme), supported by a nationwide service, installation, and spare parts network. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales (project-based, quote-driven pricing), recurring service and maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, and own-manufactured stainless steel furniture, with international brand partnerships and trade show presence (EuroShop, Riga Food, Anuga FoodTec, IFFA, HOST, INTERPACK) as the core marketing channels. The group is privately held by the Molander family, with Rasmus Molanders serving as Chairman of the Board and Pekka Tiainenens as CEO of the group.

Name

Dayton SIA

Legal name

Dayton SIA

Website

https://daytongroup.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dayton SIA is the Latvian subsidiary of Dayton Group, a 100-year-old Finnish family-owned food equipment distributor and service company. It exclusively represents leading international brands (BIZERBA, FRANKE, ROBOT-COUPE, SCOTSMAN, TAYLOR, ZUMEX) and serves major retail chains, HoReCa operators, and food manufacturers across the Baltic and Nordic markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Food Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI), HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial food equipment
• Refrigeration systems
• Weighing solutions
• Food retail equipment
• HoReCa equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mārupe

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Dayton generates the majority of its revenue through the sale of food processing, weighing, refrigeration, display, and packaging equipment sourced from internationally recognized manufacturers (BIZERBA, FRI-JADO, LINCAT, TAYLOR, SCOTSMAN, etc.) to retail, HoReCa, and food manufacturing customers across the Baltic region.
2. Packaging Materials Sales: Sale of packaging materials complements equipment sales and strengthens Dayton's position as a holistic solution provider. The company distributes a wide range of packaging materials alongside the equipment portfolio.
3. Service, Installation and Maintenance: Dayton provides comprehensive service and maintenance services across Latvia through a nationwide service network. This includes spare parts supply, equipment repair, and post-warranty servicing, contributing recurring service revenue.
4. Stainless Steel Furniture (Own Manufacture): Dayton operates its own factory producing stainless steel fixed furniture, which is sold as part of the equipment portfolio and represents own-manufactured product revenue.
5. Spare Parts Supply: Dayton stocks and supplies spare parts for all equipment it sells, providing a dedicated spare parts ordering service and hotline for rapid delivery of replacement components.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dayton SIA is a B2B food solutions provider that distributes commercial food equipment, refrigeration systems, packaging materials, and electronic shelf labels from more than 30 internationally recognized manufacturers (Bizerba, Fri-Jado, Solum, ISA, Robot-Coupe, Scotsman, Zumex, Taylor, Lincat, Franke, Dry Ager, QualityFry, VIK-Hitline, etc.) to retail, HoReCa, and food manufacturing customers across Latvia and the Baltic region. The company complements its distribution business with planning and design services, nationwide installation, after-sales service and maintenance, spare parts supply, and an in-house factory producing stainless steel fixed furniture.

Product overview

Dayton SIA is a food solutions provider that operates as a multi-brand equipment distributor and service company rather than a single unified software product. The company offers three interconnected service pillars: (1) equipment sales representing over 30 international manufacturers including Bizerba weighing solutions, Fri-Jado display cases, Solum electronic shelf labels, ISA refrigeration, Robot-Coupe food processors, Scotsman ice machines, Zumex juice extractors, Taylor ice cream equipment, Lincat cooking equipment, Franke coffee systems, and Dry-Ager maturation cabinets; (2) after-sales services including nationwide maintenance network, spare parts supply, and technical support; and (3) planning and design services for food establishments. Additionally, the company manufactures its own stainless steel furniture. The portfolio is organized around three vertical sectors: retail trade solutions, quick-service/HoReCa solutions, and food processing industry solutions, with complementary refrigeration systems across all sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigeration Systems (Aukstumapgādes sistēmas) Sales, design, installation, and post-warranty service for refrigeration systems including cold storage chambers, rapid freezing tunnels, ice generators, ice arenas, and refrigerated display cases. Targets food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industry customers in Latvia and the Baltic region. Includes ecological and environmentally friendly refrigeration solutions.
• Equipment Sales and Installation Sales, installation, and technical services for commercial food equipment distributed by Dayton SIA across the retail, HoReCa, and food manufacturing sectors in Latvia and the Baltic region. Covers more than 30 represented international brands including Bizerba, Fri-Jado, Solum, ISA, Robot-Coupe, Scotsman, Zumex, Taylor, Lincat, Franke, Dry Ager, QualityFry, and VIK-Hitline.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Nationwide after-sales service, warranty and post-warranty maintenance, spare parts supply, and customer support for all commercial food equipment installed by Dayton SIA. Includes a dedicated spare parts hotline (+371 67 609 869) and service hotline (+371 67 772 121) for rapid response across Latvia.
• Planning and Design Services Customized project planning and design services for food establishments including cafes, ice cream shops, pizza restaurants, and similar concepts. Provides concept design, equipment specification, and project coordination for new food retail and HoReCa openings.
• Packaging Materials Sale of packaging materials to complement equipment sales, distributed across Latvia and the Baltic region alongside Dayton's equipment portfolio to retail, HoReCa, and food manufacturing customers.
• Stainless Steel Furniture (own manufactured) Own-manufactured stainless steel fixed furniture (nerūsējošā tērauda mēbeles) produced at Dayton's own factory, primarily in Lithuania through the acquired Robiga UAB operation (largest stainless steel furniture manufacturer in Lithuania at time of acquisition in 2014). Sold as part of the equipment portfolio and used for customized food retail and food processing installations.
• Bizerba Weighing Solutions Distribution of Bizerba's integrated weighing solutions including scales, slicers, labeling equipment, checkout systems, metal detectors, X-ray inspection systems, and Bizerba software solutions for retail, food service, and food manufacturing customers in Latvia and the Baltic region.
• Fri-Jado Display Solutions Distribution of Fri-Jado's rotisserie grills, multi-grills, hot and cold display cases, and bakery/confectionery ovens for retail food presentation and HoReCa applications in the Baltic region.
• Solum Electronic Shelf Labels Distribution of Solum electronic shelf label systems providing digital pricing solutions for retail stores in Latvia, enabling dynamic pricing and reduced operational costs.
• ISA Refrigerated Display Cases Distribution of ISA's professional refrigerated display cases, ice cream vitrines, and refrigeration units for the food service and retail sectors in the Baltic region. ISA has more than 60 years of experience in professional refrigeration equipment manufacturing.
• Robot-Coupe Food Processing Equipment Distribution of Robot-Coupe's professional kitchen food processing equipment including vegetable processors, mixers, blenders, and juice extractors for professional kitchens and food service operators in Latvia and the Baltic region.
• Scotsman Ice Machines Distribution of Scotsman ice-making equipment for foodservice, healthcare, and industrial applications, supplying ice machines to restaurants, hotels, bars, and food service operations in the Baltic region.
• Zumex Juice Extraction Systems Distribution of Zumex juicers and juice bar solutions, including fruit and vegetable juice extraction technology for retail, hospitality, and food service sectors in the Baltic region.
• Taylor Ice Cream and Beverage Equipment Distribution of Taylor ice cream machines, frozen yogurt equipment, frozen beverage preparation equipment, and ice making equipment for quick-service restaurants and food service applications in Latvia and the Baltic countries.
• Lincat Cooking Equipment Distribution of Lincat's professional kitchen and catering equipment including ovens, grills, fryers, and waste processing equipment for catering establishments in the Baltic region.
• Franke Coffee Systems Distribution of Franke professional coffee machines and systems for restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses in Latvia and the Baltic countries, completing Dayton's beverage solutions portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dayton Group turnover reached €55 million in 2023, with operations outside Finland constituting half of the group's revenue.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Rolvika UAB and Robiga UAB (Lithuania)coreOthers · 1 January 2014In 2014, Dayton Group acquired Rolvika UAB and Robiga UAB in Lithuania. Robiga was at that time the largest manufacturer of stainless steel fixed furniture in the Lithuanian market, strengthening Dayton's own manufacturing capability in the Baltic region.
• BIZERBA (Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIZERBA is a world leader in integrated weighing solutions. Dayton SIA serves as the official representative of BIZERBA in Latvia, distributing scales, slicers, labeling equipment, packaging machines, metal detectors, X-ray inspection systems, and Bizerba software solutions across the retail, food service, and food manufacturing sectors. BIZERBA products are prominently featured at Dayton's trade show exhibitions (EuroShop, Riga Food, IFFA, EuroCIS).
• FRANKE (Franke Coffee Systems)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDayton represents FRANKE coffee machines in Latvia and the Baltic countries. FRANKE produces professional coffee makers known for their quality and design, used in restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses. The partnership positions Dayton as a complete beverage solutions provider alongside its food equipment portfolio.
• ROBOT-COUPE (Robot-Coupe S.N.C.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRobot-Coupe, a French manufacturer, has been developing and producing professional food processing equipment since 1961. Dayton represents the brand in Latvia, distributing vegetable processing machines, mixers, blenders, and juice extractors for professional kitchens.
• ZUMEX (Zumex Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZUMEX is a Spain-based company and world leader in fruit and vegetable juice extraction technology, with over 40 years of experience and presence in more than 100 countries. Dayton distributes ZUMEX juicers and juice bar solutions in the Baltic region.
• TAYLOR (Taylor Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaylor Company offers a wide range of products including ice cream machines, ice making equipment, and other food processing solutions. Dayton distributes TAYLOR equipment throughout Latvia and the Baltic countries for ice cream, frozen yogurt, and food service applications.
• SCOTSMAN (Scotsman Ice Systems)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScotsman is one of the world's leading ice making equipment manufacturers. Dayton represents Scotsman in the Baltic region, supplying ice machines for restaurants, hotels, bars, and food service operations.
• FRI-JADOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFRI-JADO is a Dutch manufacturer with long-standing experience in grills, multi-grills, hot and cold display cases, and confectionery ovens. Dayton distributes FRI-JADO products in the Baltic region, targeting the food service and retail sectors.
• LINCATcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLINCAT is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in professional kitchen and catering equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers, and waste processing equipment. Dayton distributes LINCAT products in the Baltic region.
• SOLUM (SoluM)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoluM is an innovative electronic shelf label (ESL) manufacturer. Dayton represents SoluM in Latvia, offering electronic pricing solutions for retail stores that enable dynamic pricing and reduced operational costs.
• ISA SpAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISA is an Italian manufacturer with more than 60 years of experience in professional refrigeration equipment, producing display cases, ice cream vitrines, and refrigeration units for the food service and retail sectors.
• QUALITYFRYmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQualityFry specializes in professional fryer equipment without smoke or odor, designed for retail, food service, and hospitality sectors. The company uses closed vertical frying technology that allows cooking with reduced oil absorption and no flavor mixing.
• DRY AGERmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDry Ager is a German company specializing in dry-aging and meat maturation cabinets for premium food presentation and aging. Dayton distributes Dry Ager products in the Baltic region for use in specialty meat retailers and high-end restaurants.
• SHOP & ROLLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShop & Roll specializes in shopping trolley, basket, and store communication system design, combining design, functionality, and sustainability to improve the shopping experience and strengthen brand identity in retail environments.
• ARECO SARLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARECO SAS has been developing innovations to preserve freshness and nutrients in fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, and cheese for over 25 years. Their premium misting systems maintain optimal humidity and temperature for fresh produce display.
• VIK-HITLINEmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVIK-Hitline is a Ukraine-based professional refrigeration equipment manufacturer offering over 3,000 products adapted to retail needs. The company exports to more than 40 countries and is represented by Dayton in the Baltic region.
• Dayton Group International (Finland HQ)coreOthersDayton SIA is the Latvian subsidiary of Dayton Group, a Finnish family-owned business founded in 1923. The group operates across Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and China with more than 400 employees and €55 million in group revenue. The group's Finnish headquarters (Dayton Oy) in Vantaa serves as the international operational and logistics center.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WMF Group: WMF Group is a German professional coffee machine and foodservice equipment manufacturer (Franke Coffee Systems was part of WMF before becoming independent). Dayton distributes Franke coffee systems in the Baltics, making WMF a directly adjacent manufacturer competing for the same professional beverage and kitchen equipment category.
• Electrolux Professional: Electrolux Professional is a Swedish-founded global manufacturer of professional kitchen, laundry, and food-service equipment. Comparable on commercial cooking, refrigeration, and food-prep product lines and on serving restaurants, hotels, and institutional customers, with strong regional presence across Northern Europe.
• Ali Group: Ali Group is an Italian-owned multinational holding company that owns multiple foodservice equipment OEMs (including Scotsman, Taylor, Hoshizaki competitors and others). Several Dayton-distributed brands sit within or compete with Ali Group's portfolio, making it both a major supplier partner and a structural competitor in commercial kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
• Welbilt: Welbilt is a leading global manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment (cooking, refrigeration, beverage, and ice) under brands such as Manitowoc, Frymaster, and Garland. Comparable as a broad-line foodservice equipment manufacturer whose products compete with and complement the OEMs Dayton distributes across retail and HoReCa segments.
• RATIONAL AG: RATIONAL is a German global market leader in combi-steamer and commercial cooking equipment for professional kitchens. Comparable on cooking-equipment product category and on serving HoReCa and food-manufacturing customers, though operating as a specialized manufacturer rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• Manitowoc Foodservice: Manitowoc Foodservice designs and manufactures commercial kitchen equipment (cooking, ice, refrigeration, beverage) for restaurants and institutional customers worldwide. Comparable to Dayton's portfolio scope — multiple equipment categories serving HoReCa — though operating as a manufacturer rather than a regional distributor.
• ITW Food Equipment Group: ITW Food Equipment Group is the foodservice division of Illinois Tool Works, producing commercial cooking, refrigeration, and warewashing equipment (Hobart, Traulsen, Vulcan). Comparable on broad-line foodservice equipment manufacturing and serving the same retail/QSR/institutional end customers that Dayton targets.
• Hoshizaki: Hoshizaki is a Japanese global manufacturer of commercial ice machines, refrigeration, and beverage equipment, directly competing with Scotsman — one of Dayton's most important distributed brands. Comparable on refrigeration equipment product line and on serving the same retail and foodservice end markets.

Direct peers

• Metos: Metos is a Finnish-founded professional kitchen and foodservice equipment distributor with deep Nordic-Baltic presence, offering kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and full-concept design services. It is the most direct comparable to Dayton: same product categories, same customer segments (retail, HoReCa, food manufacturing), and overlapping Nordic-Baltic geography.

Others

• Bizerba: Bizerba is a German global manufacturer of weighing, slicing, labeling, and food-inspection equipment and is Dayton's most strategically important OEM partner. Listed as Others because it is primarily a supplier/ecosystem participant rather than a competing distributor, though its products overlap with Dayton's retail and food-manufacturing portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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