Teknoware
Teknoware is a Finnish company that manufactures lighting and interior solutions for trains, buses, and trams, as well as emergency lighting solutions for buildings and ships.
Last updated September 1, 2026
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Overview
Teknoware is a market leader in lighting solutions for public transport vehicles and the largest manufacturer of emergency lighting systems in the Nordic countries. Founded in 1972 in Lahti, Finland, the company has been developing lighting solutions for public transport, buildings, and ships. Today, Teknoware combines lighting, data, and automation to create safer and smarter environments. The company employs around 500 people in 8 countries across three continents and remains a family-owned business.
History
Teknoware was founded in 1972 in Lahti, Finland by engineer Kalervo Virtanen and his business partner, electronic engineer Matti Vataja. The company's first innovation was the lighting inverter TRM-30, which opened the door to the vehicle solutions business and formed the technical core for emergency and backup lights, first produced in 1974. In the 1980s, Teknoware experienced rapid international growth driven by innovative products, big clients such as Mercedes-Benz, and new legislation requiring emergency lights. In 1989, Teknoware developed and patented the automatic testing system for emergency lights called Exitest TW2000. In 2022, Teknoware celebrated its 50th anniversary.
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