MEET THE MEMBER – SIMFORS
Meet Antti Koskelainen from our member company SimFors, who recently upgraded their quality certification to ISO9001:2015 with top results.
Who are you?
Antti Koskelainen, CEO of SimFors since 2011, with strong heavy industry business background in Finland and abroad.
What is your company specialized in? We have over 30 years of special experience in providing customers with a range of demanding machining and assembly services.
Our expert personnel and modern CNC equipment – together with our flexible two- and three-shift operations – guarantee quality, just-on-time deliveries.
We are capable of machining a wide range of raw materials, including acid-resistant and stainless steel, tool and tempered steel, titanium, aluminium, brass, and technical plastics.
Tell us about your clients and other key shareholders or partners?
We produce mechanical components and assemblies for the electronics industry, aviation, military products, paper machines, valves, analyzers, and dental X-ray equipment.
What services or products do you offer to other YardMate members? We can supply advanced, precision assembly for a variety of industry needs in Finland and internationally – fully tested, documented, and ready to go.
Our modern assembly area and advanced testing equipment ensure a high standard of assembly work.
We can handle all stages of assembly, including subcontracted work, such as surface treatment and welding, as well as component procurement using our extensive sourcing network. Please phone Antti Koskelainen at +358 40 450 9551 or email myynti@simfors.fi and we are happy to help.
What are your expectations for YardMate? To support our Sales and find new business partners.
What are your future needs regarding sub-contractors and partners? We are looking for new customers and business partners from maritime industry.
Anything else you wish to say to us? It is great to be in a team of top professionals who have a common goal in maritime industry. I wish us all a prosperous spring and year 2019!
Thanks for the interview, Antti! SimFors is actively and successfully seeking new markets and we look forward to their smooth entry in the marine industry. They deliver what the customer needs, and there is definitely a need for their machining and assembly services in the industry.
Photos by SimFors