Ekeri Group

What Ekeri Group does

Ekeri Oy, headquartered in Kolppi (Pedersöre), Ostrobothnia, Finland, is a privately-held manufacturer of commercial road transport trailers and semi-trailers serving Nordic transport and logistics operators. The firm traces its origins to 1945 and operates through wholly-owned regional subsidiaries Ekeri Sverige AB in Helsingborg, Sweden, and Ekeri Norge AS in Raufoss, Norway. Its customer base comprises B2B buyers across four primary use cases: general freight and pallet transport, temperature-controlled food and pharmaceutical logistics, ADR-certified hazardous materials and explosives transport, and High Capacity Transport (HCT) long-haul combinations. The company holds NCAGE code AA71G, suggesting participation in government or defense supply chains.

The product platform is built on three core chassis families - Umpikorit (enclosed box trailers), Puoliperävaunut (semi-trailers in curtainsider, refrigerated, and insulated variants), and Perävaunut (rigid trailers and dollies) - differentiated by a proprietary full side-door opening (kokosivuaukeava) design that enables side-access cargo handling rather than rear-only access. Specialized variants include the FNA insulated body, FRC refrigerated/heated container, ADR EXIII explosives-certified trailer, and 14.80m HCT long-combination semi-trailers. Manufacturing is concentrated at the Kolppi site; aftermarket support is delivered via a partner-workshop service network across the Nordics, a company-owned repair facility, and an online spare-parts storefront.

Ekeri generates revenue across five streams: (1) one-time sales of new trailers, (2) one-time resale of used units via the begagnat.ekeri.fi portal with used semi-trailers observed at EUR 16,900-EUR 39,500 ex-VAT for 2017-2022 models, (3) recurring rental income from a fleet priced at EUR 1,750-EUR 2,100 per month ex-VAT, (4) one-time spare-parts and accessories sales through ekeriparts.fi, and (5) service and repair revenue. Go-to-market is direct field sales through three regional offices, supplemented by a multi-language digital presence (Finnish, Swedish, English, Norwegian, Polish, Lithuanian), a whistleblowing compliance channel, and an integrated recruitment portal. No external investors, public listing, or revenue figures were disclosed.

Name

Ekeri Group

Legal name

Ekeri Oy

Website

https://ekeri.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ekeri Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of commercial transport trailers and semi-trailers - box, refrigerated, ADR-certified, and high-capacity variants - serving Nordic logistics operators through owned subsidiaries in Finland, Sweden, and Norway, plus a rental fleet, service network, and spare-parts operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Transport Trailers and Semi-Trailers

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362), Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

Keywords

• Commercial trailer manufacturing
• Semi-trailer production
• Refrigerated transport equipment
• Side-opening trailer design
• ADR-certified dangerous goods trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolppi (Pedersöre)

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Trailer and Semi-trailer Sales: Manufacture and sale of new trailers including box trailers (umpikorit), semi-trailers (puoliperävaunut), and temperature-controlled bodies for transport companies.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Resale of used and refurbished trailers through their dedicated used equipment portal (begagnat.ekeri.fi).
3. Trailer Rental: Rental fleet of trailers for transport companies requiring temporary equipment, with daily/weekly/monthly rental rates.
4. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of spare parts and accessories through ekeriparts.fi e-commerce platform.
5. After-sales Service and Repair: Service network and in-house workshop for maintenance and repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ekeri Group manufactures and sells commercial transport trailers, semi-trailers, and trailers for transport and logistics companies in the Nordic region. The product portfolio includes box trailers (umpikorit), semi-trailers (puoliperävaunut), and trailers (perävaunut), with specialized variants for temperature-controlled transport, ADR-certified dangerous goods, and high-capacity transport. The company also operates rental services, an after-sales service network, a company-owned repair shop, and an online spare parts shop.

Product overview

Ekeri Group is a Nordic manufacturer of commercial transport trailers and transport solutions. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: Umpikorit (enclosed box trailers), Puoliperävaunut (semi-trailers including refrigerated, insulated, and curtain-side variants), and Perävaunut (trailers including dolly units). Key product variants include the FRC refrigerated/thermal semi-trailer, FNA insulated semi-trailer, ADR EXIII dangerous goods trailer, and HCT (High Capacity Transport) trailers designed for maximum payload capacity. Ekeri also offers comprehensive after-sales services including rental, maintenance network, company-owned repair facilities, and an online spare parts shop. The company operates primarily in Finland, Sweden, and Norway with a network of sales offices and service partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Umpikorit (Box Trailers) Enclosed box trailers for general cargo transport, featuring side opening accessibility for easy loading and unloading. Designed for commercial transport companies requiring protected cargo transport.
• Puoliperävaunut (Semi-Trailers) Semi-trailer solutions including box, curtain-side, and refrigerated/insulated configurations for commercial transport companies. Sold with custom configurations for various transport applications.
• Perävaunut (Trailers) Rigid trailers for various transport applications, including dolly trailers and specialized configurations. Sold for commercial transport use.
• Ekeri FRC Refrigerated/Thermal Semi-Trailer Refrigerated/thermal semi-trailer with side opening capability, featuring FRC insulation class for temperature-controlled transport with cooling, freezing, and heating functions. Designed for food and pharmaceutical logistics operators.
• Ekeri ADR EXIII Semi-Trailer Dangerous goods semi-trailer certified for ADR EXIII transport of hazardous materials including explosives, featuring side door opening and disc brakes. Designed for hazardous materials transport operators.
• Ekeri FNA Insulated Semi-Trailer Insulated semi-trailer with FNA insulation class for temperature-controlled transport, available with 2-tier configuration and heating capabilities. Designed for cold chain logistics operators.
• Ekeri HCT (High Capacity Transport) Semi-Trailer High Capacity Transport semi-trailer with 14.80m length for maximized load capacity, featuring VA (full side opening) configuration and heater. Designed for long-distance transport operators needing higher payload per trip.
• Ekeri Kokosivuaukeava HCT Etuvaunu (Full Side Opening HCT Thermal Unit) Full side opening HCT thermal container unit with Heatking heater and TAV coupling for efficient cargo handling. Designed for transport companies requiring both high capacity and temperature-controlled transport.
• Vuokraus (Trailer Rental Services) Trailer rental services offering various semi-trailer models including ADR EXIII and HCT units for short-term and long-term rental. Rental rates from EUR 1,750/month excluding VAT. Designed for transport companies requiring temporary equipment capacity.
• Huoltoverkosto (Service Network) Extensive service network with partner workshops throughout the Nordic region for maintenance and repairs of Ekeri trailers. Designed for existing Ekeri trailer owners.
• Oma Korjaamo (Own Repair Shop) Company-owned repair facility for specialized maintenance and service of Ekeri trailers. Located at company headquarters in Kolppi, Finland.
• Varaosakauppa (Spare Parts Shop) Online spare parts and accessories e-commerce store (ekeriparts.fi) for Ekeri trailers. Supports existing customer base with replacement parts and accessories.
• Käytetyt (Used Equipment Sales) Pre-owned trailers and transport equipment available for purchase through the used equipment marketplace portal (begagnat.ekeri.fi). Used units priced from EUR 16,900 to EUR 39,500 excluding VAT. Designed for transport companies seeking cost-effective equipment.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Krone: German trailer manufacturer producing box, refrigerated, curtainsider, and container chassis trailers for European road-freight operators. Directly comparable product portfolio and target customers to Ekeri.
• Chereau: French specialist in refrigerated and insulated truck bodies/trailers for the European cold-chain market. Closest direct peer to Ekeri's FRC and FNA refrigerated product line.
• Kögel: German manufacturer of truck trailers and semi-trailers (box, refrigerated, curtainsider, platform). Directly comparable product mix to Ekeri's box and refrigerated semi-trailer lines.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest semi-trailer and truck body manufacturer, offering box, refrigerated, curtainsider, and platform trailers across all major European markets. Direct competitor to Ekeri in box and refrigerated semi-trailers serving logistics operators.
• Fliegl: German trailer and body manufacturer with broad semi-trailer, tipper, and agricultural product lines. Comparable to Ekeri as a European semi-trailer competitor with diversified trailer applications.
• Schwarzmüller: Austrian trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers, tippers, and specialty trailers with a strong DACH-region presence. Comparable to Ekeri's specialty and HCT trailer positioning.
• Lamberet: French refrigerated and insulated body/trailer manufacturer serving food, pharmaceutical, and temperature-controlled logistics customers across Europe. Directly comparable to Ekeri's temperature-controlled FRC/FNA offerings.
• Wielton: Polish-based trailer manufacturer with a broad semi-trailer lineup including box, refrigerated, tipper, and curtainsider units sold across Europe. Directly competes with Ekeri in mid-market European trailer segments.

Broad incumbents

• CIMC Vehicles: World's largest trailer and truck body manufacturer, with global production including European box, refrigerated, and specialty semi-trailers. Overlaps with Ekeri as a broad incumbent in the same product category.

Regional players

• Kel-Berg Trailers: Danish/Scandinavian trailer manufacturer producing semi-trailers and tippers primarily for Northern European markets. Regionally comparable to Ekeri as a Nordic semi-trailer supplier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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