COMPANY STORY & HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
SAKO’s journey from small, stoic outfit to celebrated multinational business mirrors the creation of modern Finland. It’s a story that runs parallel to many of the key events in the country’s recent history, and one that highlights the determination of its people to pursue their own vision of excellence in design, manufacturing, and business.
Sako
As a company, SAKO has always represented a meeting point for fundamental components of Finnish life – quiet confidence, pride in security and self-determination, a love for hunting, and the pursuit of outdoor endeavors.
Tikkakoski legacy company story
In 1983, owner Nokia merged Sako with Tikkakoski, a Finnish company known for producing first consumer durables and later firearms. In much the same way as SAKO, Tikkakoski has a rich and interesting history – a story that sits alongside the ebb and flow of international conflict. Today, Tikka is a vital part of the SAKO story, with a range of products integral to the wider company’s operations.
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Tikkakoski History highlights by Year
Tikkakoski history starts from 1980's as a manufacturing workshop in the village of Laukaa. Over 100 years after, Tikka products are well known precision instruments for customers that demand the best.