Company
KOMETOS OY
Kometos, a Finnish family-owned company, has been an international pioneer in the food industry since 1991. Our journey has taken us from Kauhajoki, Finland, to Siberia, from Africa to Alaska, and from challenges to insights.
We specialize in modular food production facilities for demanding conditions, as well as thawing systems and tray packaging and dosing lines.
Our strength lies in a deep understanding of our customers’ food processes, technological innovation, and global industry expertise.
This enables us to deliver innovative turnkey solutions, from test runs to personnel training. Every project is centered on our customers’ needs, solving process challenges and unlocking new potential with advanced technology.
Driven by creativity, innovation, and Finnish determination (famous “sisu“), we continuously improve both our own operations and those of our customers. Our expertise ensures top-tier quality, safety, and energy efficiency in our customers’ processes.
OUR STORY
Kometos’ CEO Raimo Niemi has pondered a lot about the width of life. “One day, I’d like to look back on having lived not only the length of life”, he says. The Niemi couple has applied the same principle to their business. According to them, Kometos is an adventurous company. It is a company that dares to experiment, learn from its mistakes, succeed and grow.
The adventure, with its ups and downs, has already lasted a quarter of a century. Raimo Niemi established Kometos in 1991, i.e., in the middle of the worst economic crisis Finland has ever experienced. The Niemis were not left untouched by the turmoil, but they followed their philosophy and decided to learn from their mistakes. “Mirrors are not only for shaving. Blaming others only keeps you wallowing in your problems”, Raimo Niemi says in his vivid and humorous tone.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING
Pioneer status in a robustly developing industry requires Kometos Oy to invest heavily in research and development work. Our development is based on identifying our customers’ needs and on fostering high quality in all areas of our business. The 15–20 annual research and development projects conducted by our company have delivered cutting edge production lines and modular units, both in terms of their technological attributes as well as their operating characteristics.
A fine example of the results of continuous development work is Kometos Oy’s thawing systems, whose systematic development began in the mid-1990´s. The features and process for our products, which represent the international best in the industry, have been advanced through means provided by technology and the improvement of materials.
SUSTAINABILITY
As an international trailblazer in the food industry, Kometos is determined to lead the way in sustainability and environmentally conscious solutions.
We drive sustainable development by supporting the adoption of ecological production solutions in the food industry. This includes innovative equipment manufacturing and process expertise, as well as material technology. Thanks to our waste heat recovery technology and our materials’ excellent thermal properties, Kometos’ products represent the food industry’s top solutions in energy efficiency.
Moreover, our precise dosing solutions and thawing systems designed to minimize drip losses help indirectly reduce food waste in the industry. By improving processing accuracy and extending shelf life, we support the food sector in minimizing waste throughout the production chain.
