Published: October 28, 2024

Elevating Fire Safety Services in Northern Finland: Presto Finland Acquires Two Well-Known Oulu Fire Safety Providers

BildThe acquisitions of Anuco Oy’s fire safety division and Paloturvallisuus Pyhäjärvi Oy strengthen Presto’s market leadership in Northern Finland. Photo by Ilmestys Oy/Kati Leinonen.
Presto Finland continues its growth in Northern Finland with the acquisition of two established Oulu-based fire safety providers, Anuco Oy (formerly Temrex) and Paloturvallisuus Pyhäjärvi Oy. Effective November 1st and December 1st, 2024, these acquisitions secure Presto Finland’s position as the leading fire safety provider in the country’s Northern region.

Presto Finland continues its expansion despite global economic headwinds, with new acquisitions set to strengthen and expand its footprint across Northern Finland. Tero Roivainen, Head of Presto Finland, emphasizes that these acquisitions align with the company’s strategic growth plans in Finland.

"Both Anuco and Paloturvallisuus Pyhäjärvi have built outstanding relationships with their customers in Northern Finland. These acquisitions are key for us, as they allow us to provide a broader range of services in the region," says Roivainen. "We are fully committed to local markets and will continue investing in the development of our services here."

With these acquisitions, Presto’s operations in Oulu are further strengthened, and a new branch in Rovaniemi joins the recently opened Kajaani location, positioning Presto as the largest fire safety solutions provider in Northern Finland.

“Our local presence enables us to deliver personalized, on-site service, while our company’s national scale brings stability, reliability, and a wider range of services to our clients,” Roivainen explains, summarizing Presto Finland’s growth strategy.

Growth and Stability

The entrepreneurs of the acquired businesses express their confidence in Presto. Jouni Kurttila, CEO of Anuco Oy, believes this acquisition brings mutual benefits to both companies.

"The transaction brings clarity to our brand, as 90% of Anuco’s revenue stems from workwear-related business, and Presto will now take over of the fire safety operations," Kurttila explains. "Our collaboration will continue as we remain a reseller of Presto's fire safety products in Anuco’s stores."

Mika Pyhäjärvi from Paloturvallisuus Pyhäjärvi Oy shares Kurttila’s view. He and his team will be joining Presto as part of the acquisition. “It’s important to us that our business, long-standing client relationships, and employees move into trusted hands. As the market leader, Presto is the best home for both our business and our team.”

For more information, please contact:

Presto Finland:

Jari Kortelainen, M&A Lead
+358505003856
jari.kortelainen@presto.fi

Both Anuco and Paloturvallisuus Pyhäjärvi have built outstanding relationships with their customers in Northern Finland. These acquisitions are key for us, as they allow us to provide a broader range of services in the region

Tero Roivainen, Head of Presto Finland