Introducing New FinnSonic Board
Due to the new ownership, FinnSonic´s Board of Directors has changed. FinnSonic welcomes the new board members to the world of industrial cleanliness.
From the left: Board member Taavi Hiltunen, Managing Director of Pikotek Oy; Chairman of the Board Vesa Nurminen; Tea Lehto, CEO; Board member Maija Strandberg; Vice President, Finance at Metso Paper.
Alpha Techniek to join FinnSonic Team
Alpha Techniek B.V. and FinnSonic Oy have agreed on partnership and distribution in the Benelux countries. FinnSonic is known worldwide as a cleaning expert and a strategic and reliable partner with technical ability and know-how to solve demanding cleaning problems.Alpha Techniek B.V. is the supplier and qualified installer of metal degreasing machines and custom made cleaning installations in the metal and textile industry. Since the 1980's Alpha Techniek has realised many projects to full satisfaction of customers. Alpha Techniek has skilled personnel to promote FinnSonic and provide the after sales with original spare parts, service and technical support.
For more information please contact
Alpha Techniek B.V.
Mr. Lex Blok
Blaise Pascalstraat
123012 LS Oud-Beijerland
The Netherlands
tel. +31 186 618077
email:
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FinnSonic Oy
Mr. Anssi Huusko
Parikankatu 8
15170 Lahti
Finland
tel. +358 3 883030
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2/13 Industrial cleaning expert FinnSonic Ltd to private ownership
On February 7th Provesan Ltd has finalized acquisition of FinnSonic Ltd. Provesan Ltd is owned by an experienced expert in chemical industry, eMBa Vesa Nurminen and FinnSonic's management team, who continue their work as co-owners.
11/12 Meet us at MRO Asia Exhibition in Singapore
Welcome to meet us this November at MRO Asia in Singapore as we present the future of engine maintenance with innovative technology and practices in engine component cleaning.
The event will open 13th and closes 15th November at Marina Bay Sands Singapore.
FinnSonic will showcase a unique mix of cleaning and FPI solutions for engine parts and aircraft components.
ce4mro team
FinnSonic Oy Galvatek Oy
The MRO Asia Conference and Exhibition delivers the airlines, buyers, and decision makers you need to meet with to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead! It is THE place to build current relationships and establish new ones.
9/12 Meet us at MRO Europe exhibition in the Netherlands
Welcome to meet us this October at MRO Europe in Amsterdam as we present the future of engine maintenance with innovative technology and practices in engine component cleaning.
The event will open 9th and closes 11th October at RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam.
FinnSonic will showcase a unique mix of cleaning and FPI solutions for engine parts and aircraft components.
ce4mro team
FinnSonic Oy Galvatek Oy
The MRO Europe Conference and Exhibition delivers the airlines, buyers, and decision makers you need to meet with to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead! It is THE place to build current relationships and establish new ones.
9/12 Tool cleaning saves money in metal industry
Regular tool cleaning extends punch life up to 30%
A Finnish sheet metal working factory invested in FinnSonic cleaning process to extend punch life. "Tool maintenance may sometimes be `a necessary evil` in every day work", says responsible for sales in Finland, Jani Huopaniemi from Wilson Tool. "We assist our customers to save money with regular tool cleaning. Our excellent co-operation with FinnSonic has resulted in a superior method for removal of zinc residues from punch and bender surfaces."
"Tool cleanliness brings into our process significant benefits", says Mr. Huopaniemi's customer. "The time and energy we put into tool maintenance has reduced to minimum, compared to the methods we used earlier. Clean tools are accurate and last longer. Our records show extension of punch life up to 30 %."
Tool cleaning is easy. All you need is an ultrasonic cleaner and detergent especially developed for the purpose, electricity and tap water. For more information please contact your nearest FinnSonic distributor or give us a call to Finland +358 3 883 0339.
01/12 35% Reduction in time spent on injection mould maintenance
In 2011, a world leader in the production of high quality personal hygiene products purchased, from FinnSonic, a large mould cleaning system. The company has very high quality demands and mould maintenance is instrumental in achieving this.
To date, the company reports time saving between 35% and 40 % on total mould maintenance. Additional advantages are that there is a better cleaning quality and consistency on the hidden areas of the mould tool and that the method is friendlier for both operators and the moulds.
The Mould Maintenance Engineer involved with the machine says "The cleaning system works fine and we are very satisfied with it."
10/11 Traceable Safety and Cost Effectiveness for Aviation MRO
Two leading cleaning experts for MRO, FinnSonic and Galvatek, combined their expertise to design a comprehensive new cleaning concept, CE4MRO. Through ingenious engineering and advanced automation, it stands to promote safety and cost effectiveness in aviation industry jet engine cleaning solutions.
Fast growing air traffic numbers put increasing pressure on the MRO operations for faster turn-around and better quality service without compromising the strict safety levels. As a result, aircraft engines have increasingly critical need for expert engine maintenance that is performed cost-effectively and with uncompromising safety; component handling processes that are better documented, better controlled, more reliable and energy efficient; and maintenance and overhaul operations that perform in a way that leave little or no room for human error.
New CE4MRO offers comprehensive operational solutions for cleaner engine components, faster cleaning processes and reduced failure rates. It is a design created by two global cleaning experts; Galvatek, the leading manufacturer of surface treatment systems and FinnSonic, the industrial cleaning solutions expert with the aim to provide customers in aviation MRO with a complete solution for their maintenance and service cleaning solutions.
Read the whole press release on better and faster MRO parts cleaning
09/11 FinnSonic Webshop is now open
The most popular FinnSonic ultrasonic cleaners are now available in our new Webshop. Please also check the ranges of detergents and accessories. Take full advantage of the cut webshop pricing and buy FinnSonic products over web.
08/11 FinnSonic to supply Crystal cleaning machines for Norsk Hydro Group in Norway and Germany
Norsk Hydro invests in additional FinnSonic cleaning machines for improved efficiency and quality in maintenance cleaning of cutting tools used in production of aluminium rolled products.
As a completion of the second automatic cleaning system delivery in June 2011 to Norsk Hydro, Norway, Finnsonic prepares for acceptance tests of another manual cutting tool cleaning machine in September at Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products in Germany.
Hydro Aluminium specializes in production of aluminium products. The Crystal cleaning process removes aluminium residues from all cutting blade surfaces. Moving of the tools in baskets is carried out with a special pneumatic lifter, protecting tools against damages and providing operator safety.
FinnSonic precision cleaning solutions are built to endure and perform in the most demanding applications. Partnership with FinnSonic offers the benefits of correct component cleanliness level for any ultrasonic, sonic jet and solvent parts cleaning application.
05/11 Expanding cooperation with Severnaya Zaria
FinnSonic delivers 30 ultrasonic cleaners to Severnaya Zaria, Russia in May. This delivery comprises the new FinnSonic M-Range models M3 and M12.
The new M-Range is a part of FinnSonic's high tech cleaning solutions which combine latest technology with high quality performance. Series includes three tabletop sized cleaning units with powerful cleaning effect and features that make them most versatile and intelligent cleaning units in the market.
Severnaya specializes in production of relays for aviation steering components. Relays are cleaned after production before installation. Severnaya activities include research engineering and manufacturing of low-current relays.
In April, Severnaya Zaria acquired from FinnSonic a Versa+ component cleaning line.
04/11 New Equipment Range from FinnSonic for Small Parts Precision Cleaning
Parts cleaning solutions expert FinnSonic expands the boundaries of ultrasonic cleaning systems with its next generation equipment series. Tabletop sized M-range introduces company's latest innovative BSD-technology.Ultrasonic cleaning is fast, efficient and environmentally sound cleaning method, which is especially well suited to parts and processes requiring precision cleaning. It takes away dirt and impurities efficiently and safely, also from parts which are challenging to clean due to their shape.
Read more: 04/11 New Equipment Range from FinnSonic for Small Parts Precision Cleaning
03/11 Partnership continues with Norsk Hydro
Hydro Aluminium acquires the second automated cleaning line for cutting bladesFinnSonic will deliver another Crystal cleaning line to Hydro Aluminium (Norsk Hydro), Norway, in May 2011. Hydro Aluminium specializes in production of aluminium products. The Crystal cleaning process removes aluminium residues from all cutting blade surfaces. The cleaning solution includes special wash baskets for the blades, enabling easy and safe handling.
02/11 Severnaya Zaria acquires automatic system for component cleaning
FinnSonic will deliver a Versa+ cleaning line to Severnaya Zaria, Russia in April 2011. Severnaya specializes in production of relays for aviation steering components. Relays are cleaned after production before installation. Severnaya activities include research engineering and manufacturing of low-current relays.FinnSonic 30 years engineering expertise in the cleanliness industry provides a solid base for a leading development of customized and automated solutions for your specific needs in cleanliness.
01/11 Turbomeca acquires new Versa+ system for parts cleaning
FinnSonic will deliver the 5th Versa+ cleaning line to Turbomeca, France in January 2011. Turbomeca specialises in the design and production of low- to medium-power gas turbines for helicopters. Including its joint programs with other manufacturers, Turbomeca is today the world's leading provider of helicopter engines.Understanding of client process is crucial to develop right solution for the customer´s needs. As such, FinnSonic and its distributors emphasize long-term strategic partnerships that give the necessary tools to develop offering and to solve each cleaning challenge.
09/10Finnsonic and Galvatek build partnership
Surface treatment plant supplier Galvatek Oy and industrial component cleaning solutions supplier FinnSonic Oy have signed a contract on expanding and developing their business potential in the aviation MRO sector. The partnership opens a unique offering for profound cleanliness and surface treatment in aviation engine and component maintenance cleaning.
FinnSonic and Galvatek have reached an agreement to promote the high capacity and sophisticated cleaning solutions and chemical treatment lines to the global aviation MRO sector. The partnership brings together the leading manufacturers of surface treatment systems Galvatek Oy and industrial cleaning solutions FinnSonic Oy to provide customers in aviation MRO with a complete solution offering for their service and maintenance cleaning solutions.
Aircraft engines have a critical need for expert engine maintenance that is performed cost-effectively. FinnSonic has profound understanding of customers' cleanliness requirements and can thus bring measurable added value and cost savings for its customers in supplying state-of-the-art cleaning solutions for jet engine components, bearings as well as Fluorescent Penetration Inspection and NDT lines and ultrasonic technology. Since 1979 FinnSonic has been the partner for its customers in meeting the demanding specifications with innovative technology for process safety and reliability.
Galvatek offers advanced automated solutions for chemical cleaning, surface-, etching, anodizing - and waste water treatment. Galvatek is the leading supplier of automated CCL plants in the world and has delivered electrolytic and chemical treatment plants to the international market for more than 40 years. Galvatek experience and references in international aviation industry covers deliveries to MRO, engine and aircraft manufacturers.
For information please contact
Tea Lehto, CEO, FinnSonic Oy
Tel +358 50 526 4961,
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Ulf Pråhl, Managing Director, Galvatek Oy
Tel +358 40 085 9123,
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FinnSonic to Provide HAESL automated FPI lines
FinnSonic has won a contract to provide two (2) Fluorescent Penetration Inspection (FPI) Lines for HAESL (Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited). The newly signed contract is continuation of a partnership dating back to year 2004 when FinnSonic delivered a multi-stage aqueous cleaning line for service cleaning of turbine engine bearings.
The two new PC-based FPI Lines for inspecting jet engine parts will be operational in January 2011.
HAESL provides aero engine and component repair services to many of the world's most respected airlines that have chosen Rolls-Royce to power their fleet of Airbus and Boeing Aircraft.
Halliburton acquires new Crystal Cleaning Systems
FinnSonic will deliver several Crystal cleaning systems to Halliburton operations. Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. The company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the life cycle of the reservoir.
FinnSonic supports its customers by optimizing performance and efficiency with high quality, aqueous-based cleanliness solutions. The recently confirmed delivery to Halliburton comprises a number of new Crystal ultrasonic parts cleaning systems which are used for maintenance cleaning of drilling equipment.
Successfully completed commissioning of an automated chemical cleaning line
Successfully completed commissioning of an automated chemical cleaning line to one of the largest European MRO players in Aviation
FinnSonic has successfully completed and commissioned a large multi-stage chemical cleaning system to one of the leading provider of aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) company in Germany.
The commissioned aqueous cleaning system with its total 10 stages for wash, rinse and drying is dedicated for cleaning of high value turboprop and turbofan engine components prior to their non-destructive material testing.
The new high capacity, fully automated cleaning line provides an upgraded level of cleanliness standard, operational efficiency, reliability and traceability fulfilling the customer's strict demands for a highly secured cleaning process and an informative on-line process monitoring.
FinnSonic's 30 year of engineering expertise in the cleanliness industry provides a solid base for a leading development of customized and automated solutions for your specific needs in cleanliness.
FinnSonic will present industrial parts cleaning solutions at Metav 2010
At Metav 2010 (February 23 - 27) in Düsseldorf, Germany, FinnSonic will present a range of innovative industrial parts cleaning solutions for all major branches of industry, with a particular focus on the automotive industry, aviation and metalworking industry.
Manufacturers, to whom cleanliness is a success factor, rely on FinnSonic's proven, comprehensive solutions with the ability to increase customer´s product quality and business efficiency.
Do not hesitate to visit us at our stand 15G30.
Successful CRX project completion at John Crane, Slough
Lahti, September 9th -- John Crane, the world´s leading supplier of engineered sealing systems, designs and manufactures seals and associated products mainly for the oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper and mining sectors. The factory in Slough concentrates in manufacturing and servicing mechanical gas seals.
FinnSonic and it´s distributor Turbex, Ltd. in the UK have successfully completed and commissioned a new modular CRX cleaning system for cleaning of the mechanical gas seals. The FinnSonic CRX concept has included a considerable technological development work to create a modern process control system that allows multiple features as standard, such as traceability, flexible reporting and follow up possibilities, free tank order or time critical stages.
As big part of the John Crane UK Ltd business is generated by the aftermarket, the CRX cleaning line manufactured for John Crane is designed to handle both new production and maintenance.
" We are excited about the opportunities that are available to us and our customers to achieve outstanding cleanliness and we will continue to focus on delivering technology and services to meet the market demands." comments Kalevi Lehto, President and CEO of FinnSonic Oy.
From the left Pentti Tuunala, John Huntingdon Turbex Ltd, Kalevi Lehto, Mike Perrett John Crane, Pekka Heikkonen, Lasse Grönlund.
Hard metal part cleaning line sold to ALG Russia
FinnSonic concluded year 2008 succesfully with sales of an automated ultrasonic cleaning line CR-150/VI MBT50 HD to Russia. The line is made for cleaning of hard metal parts prior to CVD coating. The cleanliness process includes five stages of washing and rinsing followed by hot air dry.
ALG, based in Moscow, manufactures cutting tools and wear parts for the
Russian market. The company has 170 employees and an annual turnover of
approximately 12 M€.
FinnSonic reference 528136
Delivery to Neste Oil
FinnSonic delivers a cleaning solution to Neste Oil Finland. The cleaning line is designed for ultrasonic cleaning of stainless steel filter elements in Nextbtl Biodiesel production. Factory acceptance test of this cleanliness solution was carried out successfully at FinnSonic Lahti Works in December and the line will be taken into use in year 2009.
FinnSonic ref. 528071.
