FINMOTOR HISTORY

FINMOTOR HISTORY

Motors and lifting equipment since 1988

Finmotor is Finland’s number one importer of low-power industrial engines and lifting systems with over 30 years of solid experience. We are a leader in our field, offering the best brands, spare parts, and maintenance services throughout Finland. Keeps Moving is not just a slogan for us. It is a commitment: we ensure that your machines keep moving and your business runs smoothly, whether it’s servicing, spare parts, or entirely new engine solutions.

2020s

  • 2021: Agreement for representing YANMAR industrial diesel engines.

2010s

  • 2019: Celebrated 30 years in business.
  • 2015: Started importing Tuff Torq transmissions. 2014: Celebrated 25 years in business.
  • 2012: Agreement for representing KITO lifting equipment; at the same time expanded our service offering with lifting systems.
  • 2011: Acquired additional space by purchasing a building of over 500 square meters across the street. The new premises included 300 square meters of renovated, modern repair facilities.

2000s

  • 2009: Started importing SUBARU / Robin engines, pumps, and generators.
  • 2008: Celebrated 20 years in business with the theme: “Tested technology, delivery reliability, expertise.”
  • 2007: Expansion of premises was completed, and all facilities were modernized. In addition to office space, we now have exhibition, training, equipment, and logistics facilities.
  • 2006: Began expanding our premises in Ilola, Vantaa.
  • 2004: The company name was changed from TD Motors Oy to Finmotor Oy. A subsidiary, Estmotor Oü, was established in Tallinn for sales in the Baltics. The new premises were located about 10 km from the center of Tallinn.
  • 2002: Started importing KOHLER engines.

1990s

  • 1998: Celebrated the first 10 years in business. The company moved to larger premises in Ilola, Vantaa the same year.
  • 1997: Shares owned by Tammer Diesel Oy were bought back, and ownership returned entirely to the family.
  • 1994: Moved from rented premises to our own facilities in Tikkurila, Vantaa. Started importing ISUZU engines.
  • 1993: Transferred HATZ spare parts operations from Tammer Diesel to TD Motors.
  • 1991: Agreement for representing Hatz engines in Finland. Started marketing and selling Unisul blower machines and Hanning high-pressure washers.
  • 1990: The company name was changed from Becatec Oy to TD Motors Oy. The ownership base was expanded when Tammer Diesel Oy became a part-owner.

1980s

  • 1988: The company was founded and named Becatec Oy after the founding member Vesa Hiltunen’s name written in Cyrillic letters. The founding meeting of Becatec Oy was held in the fall of 1988.