Frequently Asked Questions About Escarmat

We often receive questions regarding our operations. Here is a handy summary of the most essential facts.

1. What does Escarmat do?

We manufacture electrical, automation, and control cabinets. We handle both the mechanical assembly and wiring of the cabinets. The cabinets operate as part of our customers’ systems in power plants, ships, heating plants, and production machinery.

In addition, we provide cabinet design and installation services. Our installers carry out switchgear installations worldwide.

2. What is Escarmat’s revenue?

In 2024, our revenue was 27.7 million euros.

3. Who owns Escarmat?

Escarmat is a privately owned limited company. The main owners are our CEO Kari Olkinuora and our product development director Mikael Mäkinen, who were also involved in founding the company. Additionally, there are several minor shareholders.

4. When was Escarmat founded?

In 1994.

5. How many employees does Escarmat have?

In 2024, the company had approximately 120 employees.

6. Where is Escarmat located?

We have offices in Vikby, Mustasaari, and in Vaasa at Strömberg Park in the KT building. About half of the staff work in Vikby and half at KT. The main office is in Vikby.

7. What is Escarmat’s delivery reliability?

In 2024, the delivery reliability was 97.47%. We are committed to being a reliable supplier.

8. Who are Escarmat’s customers?

Our customers include large international energy companies and machine manufacturers from around the world. We carry out switchgear installations according to customer drawings or handle the design in-house. We can also install the products directly on site.

9. What is your typical delivery time?

The delivery time depends on the overall scope of the order and is agreed upon on a case-by-case basis. The typical delivery time is 6-8 weeks.

10. How large are Escarmat’s production facilities?

In total, about 4600 square meters. Vikby has 2360 square meters and KT has 2200 square meters.

11. What certificates does Escarmat have?

We have implemented the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management standard. Escarmat has used both systems since 2003, and Bureau Veritas has audited them since their latest updates in 2018. In addition, we have an ISO 45001:2018 certified Occupational health and Work Safety System. For electrical and electronic equipment used in explosive atmospheres, we comply with Annex IV ATEX QAN and IECEx QAR requirements. Our latest achievement is the UL 508A certification, which is a safety standard specifically required for the United States market.

12. How many cabinets does Escarmat manufacture annually?

A total of approximately 6000 cabinets, of which 70 percent are large and 30 percent are small.

13. What is the warranty period for the electrical cabinets you supply?

The warranty period depends on the overall scope of the order. The warranty period is generally 36 months from delivery and 24 months from commissioning.

14. Why choose us?

We have been in the industry for over 30 years. Our strength lies in our skilled personnel, who combine experience and high-quality components into functional entities, making collaboration with the customer easy and straightforward.