Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils and fats, the value-adding ingredients in many products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable.
At the heart of AAK’s offer is customer co-development, combining our desire to understand what Making Better Happen™ means for each customer with the unique flexibility of our production assets and deep knowledge of products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice, and Personal Care.
Our 4,100 employees support our close collaboration with customers through
25 regional sales offices, 16 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for 150 years.
Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear.
Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen strives to develop professional grade gear that helps people stay and feel alive. Trusted by over 60,000 professionals worldwide, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics over 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics, the first technical base layers made with Lifa® Technology, and the award-winning and patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system and Lifaloft™ insulation by Primaloft®.
We are a family-owned textile service company with a business model anchored in circular economy principles.
Our customers in diverse industries focus on their core business while we take care of their textile needs with our carefree solutions. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, our global reach spans 24 countries across Europe and Asia.
Our services range from workwear and cleanroom textiles, mats, industrial wipers, and washroom products to textiles for hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. The comprehensive service includes textile supply, washing and maintenance, and end-of-life recycling.
Sustainability is the cornerstone of our operations. Our decisions are guided by our purpose of caring for people and our planet. An essential part of our business is avoiding overproduction and minimising the use of natural resources. With our experience of over 175 years, we reflect on a legacy of innovation, resilience, and sustainable practices. We remain dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with circular and forward-thinking solutions.