Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Seinäjoki Oy

What Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Seinäjoki Oy does

Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Seinäjoki Oy is the lead entity of a privately-held Finnish building technology (talotekniikka) conglomerate headquartered at Mestarintie 8, Seinäjoki. The group consists of five wholly-owned subsidiaries — Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Seinäjoki Oy (electrical contracting in Southern Ostrobothnia), Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Etelä-Suomi Oy (combined LVIS contracting in Uusimaa), Sähkö-Kaunisto Töysä Oy (electrical contracting), KV Automaatio Oy (industrial electrical and automation installations up to 110 kV, based in Varkaus), and Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy (ventilation contracting and in-house product manufacturing, based in Seinäjoki). The group's consolidated revenue is €13 million and it employs approximately 100 people, with operations spanning all of Finland.

The group's service portfolio covers electrical contracting, HVAC and plumbing (LVI), industrial electrical and automation installations, network construction, area and street lighting, and KVR (design-build) project delivery. It also manufactures proprietary ventilation products in-house, including RA-LE vertical side-blowing air curtains, THERMOMASTER horizontal top-blowing air curtains with water-coil heating options, KRO grease filter cartridges (using EXPAMET mesh), and custom steam and grease hoods for commercial kitchens (RA-LE Höyrykupu and Rasvakupu). The technical differentiator is full-stack in-house manufacturing combined with EC motors and Modbus RTU connectivity on air curtain products, allowing integration into building automation systems.

The business model is project-based contracting delivered through direct sales and competitive bidding, primarily to public sector clients (municipalities, cities, energy utilities, healthcare and education facilities), construction companies and developers, industrial enterprises (Helen Oy, Siemens Oy, ABB Oy, Stora Enso, Vantaan Energia), and private property owners. KVR (design-build) delivery provides single-point responsibility across multiple building technology disciplines, and the company operates under reverse-charge VAT compliance for construction services per Finnish VAT law. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no publicly disclosed standard pricing. The company is family-owned, with Juha Rintala serving as Group CEO and Ville Kaunisto as CEO of the Seinäjoki subsidiary.

Name

Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Seinäjoki Oy

Legal name

Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Seinäjoki Oy

Website

https://kaunisto-yhtiot.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kaunisto-Yhtiöt is a privately-held Finnish building technology conglomerate (~100 employees, €13M revenue) operating nationwide through five subsidiaries, providing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, industrial automation, and design-build (KVR) contracting, plus in-house manufactured air curtains and grease filters under RA-LE, THERMOMASTER, and KRO brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Technology Contracting

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial HVAC/R Installation (Rooftop Units, Split Systems) (HSAOAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG)

Keywords

• Building technology services
• Electrical contracting
• HVAC systems
• Industrial automation
• Ventilation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Seinäjoki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Project-based electrical contracting services for construction companies, public sector, industrial facilities, and property owners. Services include new installations, renovations, and specialized industrial electrical work up to 110 kV.
2. LVI-urakointi (HVAC, Plumbing): Combined HVAC, plumbing, and ventilation contracting services delivered as integrated LVIAS packages or standalone.
3. KVR-rakentaminen (Design-Build): Turnkey building technology solutions from planning/design through execution, allowing single-point responsibility for customers.
4. Ventilation Products Manufacturing: Custom-manufactured ventilation products including steam hoods, grease hoods, grease filters, and air curtains. Products sold as unit sales for commercial kitchen installations.
5. Expert Services: Expert consulting services for ventilation and automation solutions, including problem diagnosis and remediation assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kaunisto-Yhtiöt is a Finnish building technology (talotekniikka) group providing electrical contracting, HVAC/plumbing installations, industrial electrical work, automation installations, and design-build (KVR) project delivery across Finland. Through its subsidiary Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy, it also manufactures custom ventilation products including air curtains (RA-LE, THERMOMASTER), steam/grease hoods, and grease filters (KRO) for commercial kitchen applications. The group serves public sector, construction companies, industrial clients, and private property owners nationwide.

Product overview

Kaunisto-Yhtiöt is a building technology conglomerate offering a comprehensive portfolio of services through its subsidiaries. The group operates as a multi-brand platform providing electrical contracting (Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Seinäjoki Oy), combined LVIS services (Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Etelä-Suomi Oy), ventilation contracting with manufacturing (Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy), industrial electrical and automation services (KV Automaatio Oy), and electrical contracting for commercial areas (Sähkö-Kaunisto Töysä Oy). The product lineup includes physical products such as RA-LE and THERMOMASTER air curtains, steam/grease hoods (RA-LE), and KRO grease filters manufactured in-house, alongside services ranging from electrical and plumbing installations to design-build (KVR) project delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RA-LE: Air curtain brand (sivulta puhaltava ilmaverho) manufactured by Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy
• THERMOMASTER
• KRO-Rasvasuodatin

Products and services

• Sähköurakointi (Electrical Contracting) Electrical contracting services for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including new installations and renovations. Provided by Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Seinäjoki Oy in the Southern Ostrobothnia region.
• LVIS-urakointi (Electrical, Ventilation, Plumbing) Comprehensive building services combining electrical, ventilation, and plumbing installations for construction projects. Provided by Kaunisto-Yhtiöt Etelä-Suomi Oy in the Uusimaa region.
• Ilmanvaihtourakointi (Ventilation Contracting) Ventilation installation and related services including large kitchen products, air curtains, and expert consultation. Provided by Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy primarily in Southern Ostrobothnia and individual projects across Finland.
• RA-LE Höyrykupu ja Rasvakupu (Steam Hood and Grease Hood) Custom-made steam hoods and grease hoods for commercial kitchens, grills, and other steam-exhaust applications. Frames are made of anodized aluminum profile with grease-collecting channels. Manufactured by Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy.
• KRO-Rasvasuodatin (Grease Filter) Grease filter units using EXPAMET mesh plates with stainless steel mesh filters, available in multiple sizes and configurations (KRO-1x500x250, KRO-2x500x250, KRO-V series) for commercial kitchen ventilation. Manufactured by Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy.
• RA-LE Ilmaverho (Air Curtain) Vertical tube air curtain with side-blowing design for doorways, equipped with EC motors and Modbus RTU connectivity. Adjustable airflow range 700-5500 l/s. Manufactured by Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy.
• THERMOMASTER Ilmaverho (Air Curtain) Horizontal tube air curtain with top-blowing design for doorways, equipped with EC motors, water-coil heating option, air filters, and variable speed control for energy efficiency. Manufactured by Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy.
• Teollisuuden sähköasennukset (Industrial Electrical Installations) Industrial electrical installations up to 110 kV, automation installations, cable tray and instrument installations for power plants, electrical grids, and manufacturing facilities. Provided by KV Automaatio Oy.
• KVR suunnittelusta toteutukseen (Design-Build Services) Complete design-build services where the company handles entire building technology projects from planning to execution, coordinating all technical systems under a single contract.
• Automaatioasennus (Automation Installation) Industrial automation installations for manufacturing facilities, including control systems and instrumentation for pulp, paper, and power generation plants. Provided by KV Automaatio Oy.
• Asiantuntijapalvelut (Expert Services) Expert consultation services for ventilation and automation solutions, including problem diagnosis and remediation assessment. Provided by Lakeuden Ilmastointi Oy.

Named customers41 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and supporting.

• Helen OykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor energy company and key customer for KV Automaatio Oy. Projects include Vuosaari tunnel electrical and automation installations, UPS distribution at substations, and Martinlaakso power plant MARBIO1 project electrification. Helen is a significant industrial electrical customer requiring high-voltage expertise.
• Siemens OykeyTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for automation and electrical projects. Projects include Fingrid Huutokoski substation construction electrification and Stora Enso Imatra 10kV installation. Siemens provides technology and integration capabilities for complex industrial projects.
• UPM OykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor forest industry customer for industrial electrical installations. Partnership supports KV Automaatio's operations in mechanical wood processing facilities.
• ABB OykeyTechnology or IntegrationPartner for power and automation technologies. Projects include Seinäjoen Energia and Kyrkösjärvi hydroelectric power plant electrical installations. ABB provides technological solutions for electrical infrastructure projects.
• Insta Automation OycoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomation specialist partner for wastewater treatment plant projects. Collaboration on Paroisten jätevedenpuhdistamo automation modification work demonstrates integration capabilities for municipal infrastructure.
• EXPAMETsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMesh sheet supplier for KRO grease filter production. Lakeuden Ilmastointi uses EXPAMET mesh sheets in the manufacture of commercial kitchen grease filters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• NCC AB: Major Nordic construction company with building services and infrastructure divisions operating in Finland. Comparable as a regional player delivering integrated building projects involving HVAC, electrical, and ventilation scope.
• Lindab AB: European (Sweden-headquartered) manufacturer of ventilation ducts, fittings, and air distribution products with presence in Finland. Overlaps with Lakeuden Ilmastointi's ductwork manufacturing and ventilation distribution business.

Direct peers

• Are Oy: Finnish building technology contractor focused on HVAC, electrical, and automation across the entire building lifecycle. Direct peer serving the same Finnish public and industrial customer base.
• Caverion Oyj: Finland-headquartered (now operating across Northern Europe) provider of building technology, HVAC, and industrial services. Most directly comparable peer given identical talotekniikka scope, KVR design-build delivery, and Nordic public-sector client mix.
• Halton Group Oy: Finnish manufacturer of indoor air solutions including commercial kitchen ventilation hoods, air curtains, and air-handling systems. Directly competes with Lakeuden Ilmastointi in grease hoods, filters, and air curtain products.

Others

• ABB Oy: Key technology partner supplying power and automation equipment for KV Automaatio's electrical installations at hydroelectric plants and substations. Relevant as an upstream ecosystem participant.
• Siemens Oy (Smart Infrastructure): Named technology partner on Fingrid substation and Stora Enso industrial projects. Functions as both a supplier of automation/electrical equipment and an indirect customer ecosystem peer in industrial electrification.

Broad incumbents

• Bravida Holding AB: Leading Nordic multi-technical service provider in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing installations for commercial and public buildings. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint make it a relevant incumbent peer with overlapping service lines and customers.
• Assemblin Group AB: Nordic installation and design-build contractor covering electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and automation across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Comparable multi-trade delivery model with broader regional presence.
• YIT Oyj: Major Finnish construction and building technology company with residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable in serving Finnish public-sector and developer clients, though at much larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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