We are participating in the Transport 2023 trade fair. Welcome to visit us and the innovative VAK products at stand U-311.
million euros turnover in 2021
products manufactured in 2021
More than 550 skilled workers work at VAK with heavy duty machinery
The transport equipment we manufacture is known in Nordic countries for its innovative technology and high quality. We have a positive outlook on the future – our order backlog is strong for years to come. For this reason, we are continuously recruiting. We need new skilled workers for various jobs both at VAK’s factory in Vahto and in the VAK Huoltopalvelut maintenance network.
VacanciesVAK products are already a concept on European highways. VAK has been a market leader for temperature-controlled transport equipment solutions in Finland for several years with its market share than exceeds 50%. We design and manufacture e.g. trailers, cargo compartments, demountable bodies, V-Sliders that link two semi-trailers, dollies, demountables and hooklifts.
VAK products
VAK is the only manufacturer in Finland that has its own maintenance service network, which consists of maintenance service points located in seven different municipalities.
The VAK Maintenance service points are located along Finland’s main roads. All the localities offer diverse maintenance services for heavy-duty transport equipment. Some of the localities have their own washing facilities and an ATP periodic inspection service.
VAK Maintenance service25.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE 25/5/2023 VAK emphasises electrifying and more sustainable road traffic. The company started research and testing work on a trailer’s axle with electric recuperation and traction assistance in the autumn of 2021, and the project is due to be completed by the start of the summer. The first VAK eTrailer shall move to road
11.1.2022
Picture: Sales Director Matti Virtanen (left), founder of the company Lassi Virtanen and CEO Ilpo Korhonen. PRESS RELEASE 10th OF JANUARY, 2022 VAK Oy, the market leader in manufacturing temperature-controlled cargo spaces and trailers, celebrates its 50th anniversary. The eventful story of this family business began when the founder of the company, Lassi Virtanen,
18.2.2021
VAK achieved the top rank in Finland for trailers’ registration statistics in 2020. At the same time, our company made its own records in the number of manufactured trailers for the Finnish market. Approximately 850 units were produced at VAK’s factory in 2020. Out of these, 367 trailers were registered in Finland.
