Forty years ago, in a small garage in Finland, a young engineer, Reijo Karppinen, began manufacturing hydraulic generators. His vision was to transform the machinery world in an unprecedented way, and he pursued this goal with ambition and determination. This marked the beginning of the story of DYNASET Oy.
Today, Dynaset is the world’s leading manufacturer of hydraulic generators, power washers, and compressors. Following the path laid out by Reijo, this family-owned Finnish company has designed and manufactured technological innovations to increase the productivity of its customers’ machinery for four decades.
Behind it are successful and hard-working years that have enabled Dynaset to grow into a global export company. It now employs a total of 130 people, not only at its factory in Finland but also in Canada, Germany, India, China, and Australia. Over the decades, the company’s offering has expanded to a range of over 40 products used worldwide across various industries, from construction to rescue services and process industry. A wide and professional partner network enables the global availability of its products.
A Pioneer Position
Although the surrounding world has changed at an accelerating pace, Dynaset has managed to maintain its pioneering position in the industry over the years. How has this been achieved?
The most significant factors are its unique DYNASET Technology and a customer-oriented approach. Strong expertise in machinery, their users, and their daily work, combined with the ability to seamlessly integrate products with different machine brands, has made it possible to create unique solutions based on customer needs.
Quality and Finnish engineering expertise have also played a major role in the company’s success. Since its founding, the products have been designed and manufactured in Finland. Carefully selected subcontractors, components, and materials ensure high quality. Each product is also tested before being sent out for real-world use, guaranteeing reliable performance.
In addition to groundbreaking technology, customer focus, and quality, the courage to experiment and create new solutions has driven the company forward. Courage is one of Dynaset’s core values, with roots going back to its early years when Reijo began developing products boldly and without prejudice. A good example of such bold innovation is the company’s expansion into the electrifying machinery sector.
A Significant Technological Step
The year 2025 will remain in DYNASET Oy’s history as one of the most significant. Known until then for its slogan Powered by Hydraulics and having manufactured hydraulic attachments for 39 years, the company took a major step in its product development by launching a new generation electric product family. Hydraulics were not abandoned. Instead, electric products were introduced alongside them to meet the needs of an evolving machinery world. At the same time, the new slogan Partner of Your Machine was adopted, which emphasizes partnership and customer focus as well as the reliability of products and services.
Toward the Next Forty Years
Dynaset’s future aims to be the best friend of machine manufacturers and contractors. The company closely monitors the evolving machinery industry and customer base to serve their needs in the best possible way. It responds to growing demand through further development of its current products and new innovations.
Naturally, production facilities must also meet demand. Dynaset’s factory has been located at the same address since 2001, although it has undergone several expansions and improvements over the years. Automation and robotics have already been introduced to enhance production processes, and they are recognized within the company as key enablers of future growth.
A few years ago, Reijo passed the torch forward, and his daughter Anni became CEO. His son Atte is also strongly involved, working as Dynaset’s After Sales Manager and participating in management and board activities. The company has remained family-owned, which is seen as a strength, and the intention is to continue this as long as it serves the company and its employees.
– Of course, I hope that Dynaset will remain a family business for the next forty years and beyond. However, it must be acknowledged that all such decisions must be made based on what is best for DYNASET Oy, considering both employees and customers. I strongly believe that family entrepreneurship is the best solution, reflects founder Reijo Karppinen.
Increasing brand awareness and providing a good workplace are also key future focuses.
– I hope that in the future we will be seen as the best partner for machine contractors, the first one to contact when they need more productivity from existing equipment. Our goal is also to be a stable and desirable employer that can grow its workforce and create new jobs, says After Sales Manager Atte Karppinen.
– We want to be a good partner to our customers, our other stakeholders, and our personnel, concludes CEO Anni Karppinen.
