Dacke Industri strengthens its position in Europe through the acquisition of Electromen Oy
On 1 July 2026, Dacke Industri acquired 80% of the shares in Electromen Oy, a Finnish company specialising in electronic control systems for demanding automation and motion control applications.
The acquisition of Electromen is a strategic step in strengthening our position within advanced control solutions and expanding our presence in Europe. The company will become part of our Air and Mechatronics division, within Mechatronics. Its expertise in motor control systems and customised electronics will complement the group’s offering and support increased collaboration and development across the group.
With a long experience in industrial electronic engineering, Electromen specialises in the design and production of intelligent electronics control solutions for several industrial automation and motion applications.
Electromen serves a broad range of industrial customers, including automation customers and machinery manufacturers. The company has a strong international presence, with most of its sales generated across Europe. It is headquartered in Turku, Finland, employs approximately 23 people and has an annual turnover of about EUR 4 million.
“I believe this decision will give Electromen the opportunity to grow and develop for decades to come,” says Ahti Kandelin, CEO and co-owner of Electromen Oy.
"This change provides continuity for both our customers and employees," says Kai Karonen, Product Development Director and co-owner of Electromen Oy.
“Electromen adds strong technical capabilities in intelligent electronics, complementing our existing mechatronics portfolio. The acquisition creates a solid platform for jointly developing the company and its business, accelerating growth and unlocking new opportunities for the future. We are pleased to welcome Electromen and its employees to the Dacke Industri Group,” says Mika Virtanen, President Air and Mechatronics of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Electromen Oy.
This is Dacke Industri
Dacke Industri is a long-term owner that invests in innovative technology companies within selected niches with potential for development. We provide expertise and strategic guidance to build sustainable companies over time. We follow a decentralized model where our companies have a high degree of autonomy and are run independently.
Our companies have their own products or systems with a strong technical focus, development- and design expertise, and quality execution. The companies use existing platforms for innovation and work towards environmentally sustainable products and production.
Dacke Industri is owned by Nordstjernan since January 2016.
Today Dacke Industri has 34 subsidiaries within 4 divisions, about 2000 employees worldwide, and net sales of SEK 5 billion.
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For more information please contact:
Mika Virtanen
President Air and Mechatronics
Dacke Industri
+ 358 40 83 27 583 mika.virtanen@dackeindustri.com
Ahti Kandelin
CEO and co-owner
Electromen Oy
ahti.kandelin@electromen.com
Kai Karonen
Product Development Director and co-owner
Electromen Oy
kai.karonen@electromen.com
Lars Fredin
Group CEO
Dacke Industri
+46 70 770 71 00 lars.fredin@dackeindustri.com
Camilla Quist
Group Communication and Administration Manager
Dacke Industri
+46 70 590 03 70 camilla.quist@dackeindustri.com
