Suominen Oyj Overview
Pro stress-test →Suominen Oyj manufactures and sells nonwovens as roll goods for wipes and other applications in Finland, the Americas, the rest of Europe, and internationally. The company provides baby's, household, and workplace wipes; moist toilet tissues; and hygiene, personal care, and medical products. Suominen's net sales in 2025 were EUR 412.4 million and the firm employs almost 700 professionals working in Europe and the Americas.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company's vision is to be the frontrunner for nonwovens innovation and sustainability. The firm generates the majority of its sales from the United States. Suominen holds a specialized position in engineered nonwovens manufacturing, competing primarily on product differentiation for hygiene applications rather than price leadership, though the market faces cyclical pressures and modest growth expectations.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Suominen competes in the global nonwovens market against larger diversified manufacturers and specialized nonwovens producers. Primary competitors include Kimberly-Clark (consumer hygiene products), Essity (personal care nonwovens), and Ahlstrom-Munksjö (engineered materials). The sector is characterized by customer concentration, raw material cost volatility, and regional production requirements favoring localized scale.
Industry Context
Suominen Oyj operates in Nonwoven materials manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: N/A · Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland · Employees: ~700 · Revenue: EUR 412.4M (2025) · Market cap: N/A