Arctic Machine strengthens winter equipment performance with Teknikum’s Finnish-made polymer solution

We are proud to share a new customer reference highlighting our cooperation with Arctic Machine Oy, part of Aebi Schmidt Group, one of the leading Nordic manufacturers of snowplows and winter road maintenance equipment. At their factory in Jyväskylä, Finland, Arctic Machine builds world-class plows, underbody blades and maintenance vehicles designed to operate reliably in the harshest winter conditions.

To support this demanding environment, Teknikum supplies a durable polyurethane-rubber flexible blade element that adapts to road surfaces, ensures safe and quiet operation and withstands heavy wear and freezing temperatures.

Local production improves availability and supply reliability

Before partnering with Teknikum, Arctic Machine sourced these components from abroad with long delivery times and large minimum order quantities. This tied up capital and caused availability risks during the busiest winter months.

By bringing production back to Finland, Arctic Machine now benefits from significantly improved supply reliability. Shorter lead times, smaller batch sizes, stable pricing and fast response to urgent needs ensure that equipment manufacturing can continue uninterrupted throughout the season.

Consistent quality and full environmental documentation ensure that the product is both reliable and easy for Arctic Machine to integrate into their equipment.

A key component for reliable winter performance

The flexible blade element manufactured at Teknikum is one of the most visible and functionally important parts of the snowplow. It keeps the blade at an optimal working distance from the road and adapts smoothly to its contours, even in freezing conditions. The component’s durability improves operator comfort, reduces noise and extends the service life of the equipment.

Customer experiences from the field

Jokko Päivärinne, Manager Operations at Aebi Schmidt Finland, highlights how relocating production to Teknikum has brought clear and measurable benefits:

“Now that production has been brought back to Teknikum, lead times are short and we can purchase in smaller batches. We no longer need to tie up capital in large stock quantities, and if there is an urgent need, Teknikum has been able to respond flexibly.”

He also emphasizes the importance of the component itself:

“The polyurethane element from Teknikum is one of the most visible and functionally important parts of the snowplow.”

Sasu Hannunen, Sales Team Leader at Aebi Schmidt Finland, describes the cooperation as seamless:

Co-development and long-term collaboration

One of the strengths of the partnership is the open communication and joint development work. Arctic Machine and Teknikum continuously review new ideas together, combining field experience with polymer engineering expertise to improve performance, durability and sustainability.

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Conclusion

The cooperation between Arctic Machine and Teknikum demonstrates how Finnish polymer technology, flexible production and strong supply reliability create clear advantages for OEM manufacturers operating in demanding winter conditions.

Teknikum – A pioneer in sustainable polymer technology.