VAK – pioneer of transport solutions since 1972
It started from something small – that being VAK’s story. The family business was established in 1972 when Lassi Virtanen founded Virtasen Autokori Ky in the outskirts of Turku, in Vahto. The first box body trailer was built on a used chassis, and initially the workshop mainly served local transport entrepreneurs.
Today VAK Group employs nearly 600 heavy-duty equipment professionals and the company is a market leader of temperature-controlled transport equipment solutions in Finland. The company has its own maintenance service network, which consists of maintenance service points located in six different localities. VAK also has a branch in Sweden.
2025
VAK Oy’s management system is certified according to ISO 45001 safety standard.
2024
VAK Oy’s management system certified according to ISO 9001 quality standard and ISO 14001 environmental standard.
VAK Oy acquires the share capital of Örebro Skåpservice AB.
The first solar panels are installed at the factory in Vahto.
2023
VAK launches a new eco-friendly and energy-efficient eTrailer
2022
20 000 products have completed in production.
The entire 2000s has been a time of strong investment and technological development.
2015
The first HCT trailer is completed and the piloting of HCT combinations begins.
2019
The production of especially long trailers begins at full capacity.
2012
Production commences at the company’s own element factory.
2010
VAK develops the V-Slider.
1993
Export to Sweden commences.
1980s
VAK develops its own hook lift and advanced beverage distribution body. Serial production is commenced at the factory. The company’s name changes to Virtasen Autokori Oy.
1972
Lassi Virtanen establishes Virtasen Autokori Ky in Vahto.
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Product development
The core task of VAK’s product development department is to develop high-quality transport solutions, which are always a step ahead of customers’ wishes and needs.
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Guests
Several dozens of groups from educational institutes, companies and associations visit us each year.
