KSBR, Keski-Suomen Betonirakenne Oy

What KSBR, Keski-Suomen Betonirakenne Oy does

KSBR (Keski-Suomen Betonirakenne Oy) is a Finnish full-service construction provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in Pihtipudas, specializing in cast-in-place concrete for demanding structural projects. The company operates across four segments: Energy Industry (wind power farms, electrical grids, substations, and battery energy storage systems), Industrial Construction (wastewater treatment plants, bioproduct mills, and processing facilities), Civil/Infrastructure Construction (roads, urban infrastructure, networks, power lines), and Construction/Parking Facilities (turnkey parking structures, commercial and public buildings). KSBR's core technical differentiation is its cast-in-place concrete expertise, including the ability to form virtually any shape without quality or cost trade-offs, supported by advanced methods such as slip casting (evidenced in the Stora Enso project), a heavy-duty equipment fleet of 25–74 tonne excavators, and the systematic use of machine control technology across civil works. The group holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries KSBR Rent Oy (equipment rental and maintenance) and KSBR Sverige Ab (Northern Sweden operations).

Name

KSBR, Keski-Suomen Betonirakenne Oy

Legal name

Keski-Suomen Betonirakenne Oy

Website

https://ksbr.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KSBR (Keski-Suomen Betonirakenne Oy) is a Finnish full-service construction provider specializing in cast-in-place concrete for energy, industrial, infrastructure, and commercial projects, serving enterprise clients across Finland and Sweden under GRK Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Construction Services

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural & Mechanical BOP Construction (Racking/Trackers, Turbine Erection Support, Mounting Structures) (EUAMAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substation EPC & construction (AIS/GIS, greenfield/brownfield) (EUADAKAC), Transmission line EPC & construction (overhead) (EUADAKAA)

Keywords

• Cast-in-place concrete construction
• Wind farm construction
• Industrial construction services
• Civil infrastructure construction
• Parking facility construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Pihtipudas

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction contracting: KSBR generates revenue through project-based construction contracts including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) turnkey contracts, KVR (turnkey) contracts, and unit price contracts for various industrial, infrastructure, and construction projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KSBR is a full-service construction provider specializing in cast-in-place concrete construction across four sectors: energy industry (wind farms, electrical grids, substations, battery energy storage), industrial construction (factories, wastewater treatment plants, bioproduct mills), civil/infrastructure construction (roads, networks, urban infrastructure), and parking facility/commercial construction. Services span design, construction, and project management with EPC/KVR turnkey and unit price contract delivery.

Product overview

KSBR (Keski-Suomen Betonirakenne Oy) is a full-service construction provider offering comprehensive services from design to construction and project management across four main sectors: Energy Industry (wind power, electrical grids, substations, energy storage), Industrial Construction, Civil/Infrastructure Construction, and Construction/Parking Facilities. The company specializes in cast-in-place concrete structures and has expanded from concrete construction into a high-quality total provider. KSBR operates subsidiaries KSBR Rent Oy (equipment rental and maintenance) and KSBR Sverige Ab (Swedish operations). The company serves customers throughout Finland and in Sweden, with offices in Oulu, Vantaa, Lappeenranta, Nivala, and Pihtipudas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wind Power Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction: 67% selected KSBR based on reliability and price; 75% praised flexible cooperation and responsiveness
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GRK Infra OyjcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026GRK acquired KSBR together with its subsidiaries. The acquisition supports KSBR's and GRK's profitable growth strategies. KSBR strengthens GRK's expertise in demanding concrete structures, industrial/energy/data center projects, and private sector infrastructure. KSBR continues operating as its own company within GRK Group, combining expertise and resources for larger technically demanding projects in Finland and Sweden.
• OX2coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for wind farm construction and energy storage projects. KSBR has built multiple OX2 wind farms including Lestijärvi (69 turbines), Ponsivuori (7 turbines), Korkeakangas, and is constructing Korkeamaa wind farm (17 turbines, 108 MW) and energy storage facilities (110 MW/220 MWh). Partnership demonstrates mutual trust and shared values in implementing projects safely, responsibly, and with high quality.
• KSBR Rent OycoreOthersSubsidiary company providing rental, maintenance and servicing of machinery and equipment for construction and earthworks contracting. Located in Nivala with formwork equipment and small machinery operations in Pihtipudas.
• KSBR Sverige AbcoreOthersSubsidiary operating in Northern Sweden with focus on industrial, infrastructure, wind farm, and energy construction projects. Founded a few years ago, has gained significant momentum in Northern Sweden market with successful projects in Boden.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VRJ Group Oy: Finnish infrastructure and earthworks contractor; Harri Kytökangas joined KSBR from VRJ Northern Finland. Directly comparable on Finnish civil and energy-infrastructure scopes under similar contract sizes.
• Destia Oy: Finnish infrastructure contractor focused on transport, energy, and rail civil works. Directly competes with KSBR on civil/infrastructure and grid-related construction projects in Finland.
• Peab AB: Swedish civil and infrastructure contractor with significant wind farm foundations, civil works, and industrial concrete scopes across the Nordics. Closest comparable on wind BOP execution and concrete-heavy industrial projects in Sweden.
• YIT Corporation: Finnish construction major with overlapping infrastructure, industrial, and residential scopes. Industry Director Harri Kytökangas previously worked at YIT, illustrating a directly comparable talent pool and competitor profile in Finland.

Broad incumbents

• Skanska AB: Major Nordic/global construction firm with deep civil engineering and energy infrastructure practices. Competes on large wind BOP and industrial projects but operates a much broader portfolio across multiple geographies.
• SRV Group Oyj: Finnish construction developer with infrastructure, commercial building, and renovation scopes. Overlaps with KSBR on parking facilities and commercial/institutional building construction in Finland.
• Veidekke ASA: Norwegian-headquartered Nordic construction major with infrastructure and civil operations across Sweden and Finland. Comparable broad incumbent with overlapping infrastructure and concrete capabilities.
• NCC AB: One of Sweden's largest construction firms with meaningful civil and infrastructure exposure, including energy-related works. A broad Nordic incumbent that competes on wind farm civil scopes.
• AF Gruppen ASA: Norwegian construction group with civil infrastructure, building, and energy project exposure. Comparable broad Nordic incumbent active in renewable and industrial construction tenders.

Regional players

• NRC Group ASA: Nordic rail and infrastructure contractor with operations across Finland and Sweden. Operates in similar territory and adjacent civil scopes (rail, foundations, grid), making it a comparable regional competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ksbr9199
• Facebookfacebook.com/KSBROy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keski-suomen-betonirakenne-oy
• Instagraminstagram.com/ksbr_oy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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