History in brief

Ramtec’s history can be traced back to the 70’s when world-renowned Rammer was established in 1978. Over the years, the company changed hands and eventually became part of Sandvik Mining and Construction. The current factory in Finland was built in 1996 to manufacture crushers and hydraulic hammer housings. In 2002, the factory was sold to Ramtec by a management buyout arrangement (MBO).

We are proud of our solid background, which provides us with an excellent source of knowledge and experience for building our future.

Ramtec Milestones

1996

Bretec Oy (part of Detec/Tamrock Group ) founded the specialized factory to make hammer housings and hydraulic attachments in Lahti, Finland.

1998

Sandvik acquires Tamrock and Sandvik Mining and Construction is established

2002

Sandvik divests the manufacturing operation. Operating managers and private investors acquire the production. Ramtec Oy is established.

2003

Ramtec Oy acquires the real estate and the land around the factory.

2005

Ramtec increases the floor area and adds a new “Mandelli” machining center to FMS.

2006

Ramtec adds another new “Mandelli” machining center to FMS.

2006

Ramtec starts to sell first own attachments (Sorting grapples) with “Robi” name.

2007

Separate indoor storage facility for incoming components and finished products was built.

2010

Ramtec acquires Estonian Harry Metall Oü. Company was already a machined steel structure supplier to Ramtec Oy.

2011

Ramtec Oy acquires the product rights of Finnish “Hytera” loader attachments.

2011

New facility for Harry Metall Oü is inaugurated in November.

2014

Ramtec purchased domestic sales office in Lahti.

2015

Ramtec Attachment brand is created.

2016

Ramtec acquires the product rights of Finnish compacting plate line “Kenguru”.

2017

A factory extension of approx. 1,500 m² to our subsidiary Harry Metall in Estonia

2019

Investments in the welding of the Estonian plant, including more robot cells

2021

A factory extension of approx. 600 m² to Ramtec Group factory in Finland. Paint line is renovated.

2023

Ramtec Group invests in a new robotic welding station for the Estonian factory. The new welding station is designed for welding heavy products that require multi-pass welding.