Energiatehdas

Energiatehdas was a Finnish electric tramway builder and manufacturer of electrical equipment. The company was established in 1919 and was based in Helsinki, Finland.

Energiatehdas produced various electrical equipment, including transformers, generators, and engines. The company was also involved in the construction of electric tramways and power distribution systems. During the 1920s and 1930s, Energiatehdas was one of the leading companies in the Finnish electrical industry, known for its innovative designs and high-quality products.

In 1938, Energiatehdas merged with a neighboring company, Helsinki Mechanical Workshop, to form a new company called Ponsse. The merger resulted in a combined workforce of around 100 people. The merged company continued to produce electrical equipment and tramways, but the focus shifted more towards other industries such as motor plants and gearboxes.

After World War II, Ponsse continued to operate and expanded its production to include forestry equipment. In the latter half of the 20th century, the company began to focus more on mechanized forestry technology, introducing products such as forestry harvester heads. Today, Ponsse is a well-established leading manufacturer of forestry technology, specializing in harvesters, forwarders, and other machinery for the forestry industry. The origins and early years of the company, however, are attributed to Energiatehdas, which played a significant role in the early development of the Finnish electrical industry and the emergence of Ponsse as a major forestry technology manufacturer.