CASE: Polartherm's protective warmth

With its powerful mobile heaters, Polartherm keeps important equipment from freezing in locations like Alaska, Greenland and the South Pole. The company has been part of Bergman & Beving for some time now, which has created several advantages according to CEO Pasi Anttila.

Since the company was founded in 1974, Polartherm has focused on keeping personnel and equipment from freezing. The company designs, constructs and manufactures mobile heaters for the industrial, construction, defence and aviation sectors. The US Air Force and the Canadian Army have been Polartherm customers for several years, so delivering heaters for demanding purposes has become one of the company’s specialities.

All of the metal components for their heaters are manufactured in Polartherm’s plant in Luvia, on the west coast of Finland, and this local connection is important for Polartherm.

“We’re a responsible employer. Our employees live close to the plant, and we want to be able to offer them valuable benefits and be an important part of society,” says Polartherm’s CEO Pasi Anttila.

Bergman & Beving first took notice of Polartherm around two years ago, after which the acquisition process began.

“So far, we’re very pleased with the decision to sell to Bergman & Beving. They encourage their companies to have their own processes, systems and work methods, and to act independently, and we appreciate their support,” says Pasi Anttila.

Polartherm sees acquisitions as one way to grow in the future. The company also plans to develop new products for its existing customers, creating value for the company and for customers.