October 1, 2024

With solid performance and significant growth over recent years, Dacke Industri is poised to take further steps toward expansion by streamlining and optimizing our divisions: Fluid Power Technology, Air Technology & Electromechanics, Special Technology, and Electronics. As a first step, we are complemented within two of these divisions with business areas to better align our operations for continued success.

As Vice President for the Business Area Air Technology, Dacke Industri is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Satu Rautavalta, effective 1st October 2024.

Business Area Air Technology belongs to the division Air Technology and Electromechanics. The division has three business areas: Air Technology, Electromechanics, and Technology Solutions.

In parallel to the role as VP of Air Technology, Satu is continuing her current and important role as CEO for Pimatic Oy, the leading supplier of applied pneumatics and low-pressure hydraulics in Finland. With a strong vision for growth, it is the proven partner in pneumatic solutions for many globally leading manufacturers in their industries.

For several years, she held leading positions as CEO and COO in various industries such as hydraulics, engineering and design, robotics and automation, wholesale, and retailers’ network, and more. She has a lengthy background within the manufacturing industry, with over 25 years of work experience in sales and management positions.

”I am excited to take on this new position of VP Business Area Air Technology. By developing and promoting the success and growth of the Air Technology Business Area we will create value for both the companies and Dacke Industri. I am very happy to be part of building this business area’s future,” says Satu Rautavalta, VP of Business Area Air Technology of Dacke Industri.

“We are proud to announce the optimizing of our division into focused business areas. This strategic move not only enhances our efficiency but also aligns with our growth objectives. We have full confidence in Satu to serve as a key pillar in our future endeavors, supporting further growth and facilitating strategic acquisitions,” says Mika Virtanen, President of division Air Technology and Electromechanics of Dacke Industri.

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.

Today Dacke Industri has 24 subsidiaries within 4 divisions, about 1600 employees worldwide, and net sales of SEK 4,5 billion.

Dacke Industri is owned by Nordstjernan since January 2016.

For more information, please contact:

Mika Virtanen
President Air Technology and Electromechanics
Dacke Industri
+ 358 40 83 27 583 mika.virtanen@dackeindustri.com

Satu Rautavalta
VP Air Technology
Dacke Industri
+ 358 40 740 6020 satu.rautavalta@dackeindustri.com

Camilla Quist
Communication and Administration Manager
Dacke Industri
+46 70 590 03 70 camilla.quist@dackeindustri.com