alaliitoset

Alaliitoset Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of precision pipe fittings and industrial connectors situated in Turku, Finland. The company was founded in 1995 by engineer Pekka Virtanen, who established the firm with the goal of producing high‑quality, corrosion‑resistant fittings for the maritime, chemical and energy sectors. Alaliitoset’s product portfolio includes stainless steel and brass pipe couplings, flanges, and custom fittings engineered to meet stringent ISO, ASME and API specifications. The company specializes in small‑bore, high‑pressure applications, making its products popular among offshore drilling contractors and offshore renewable energy projects.

Alaliitoset’s production facilities are powered by renewable energy sources, and the firm has implemented comprehensive waste‑recycling programs in accordance with EU environmental directives. The company has received several industry awards, including the Finnish Industrial Design Award in 2012 for its innovative, ergonomic nozzle designs and the Green Manufacturing Award in 2018 for its low‑emission production processes. In 2020 Alaliitoset signed a partnership agreement with the European Marine Energy Centre, creating joint research programmes on marine pipeline integrity.

The company’s annual turnover has grown steadily, reaching €27 million in 2023, with exports to more than twenty countries. Alaliitoset maintains a strong focus on research and development, operating an in‑house R&D lab that collaborates with universities to improve material sciences and digital manufacturing. The firm is also active in local community initiatives, sponsoring engineering student competitions and supporting the development of sustainable maritime technologies in the Baltic region.