Helkama
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Helkama Oy is a Finnish company and umbrella brand, operating several subsidiaries that focus on bicycles (Helkama Velox), cables for ships and communications (Helkama Bica), household appliances and refrigerators (Helkama Forste), accessories and imports for Škoda Auto automobiles (Helkama-Auto), and automobile maintenance and import (Uuttera Oy). Despite this broad variety of activities, Helkama is mostly known as a bicycle brand.
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| Company type | Private limited company by shares |
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| Industry | Automotive, household appliances |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Headquarters | Helsinki, Finland |
Key people | Matti Helkama Eero Helkama Pekka Helkama |
| Products | Cables, Bicycles, Imports |
| Revenue | $320 million USD (FY 2005) |
Number of employees | 1,000 |
| Website | www.helkama.com |
Helkama has also made several mopeds until they shut down the moped production in the 1990s. Helkama-mopeds were very popular in Finland. The most popular moped model was Helkama Raisu, 1970s and 1980s a trial bike which won several trial races.
Helkama also produces electric bicycles. As of 2025, the company manufactures all of its bicycles in Finland.
Helkama Velox
Helkama Velox produces both traditional and electric bicycles. All Helkama bicycles, including electric models such as the E-jopo, are assembled in Finland at the Hanko factory.[1] After previously relocating some production abroad, Helkama returned all Jopo bicycle production back to Finland in 2010, and by 2019, the entirety of its bicycle assembly was centralized in Hanko.[2][3][4]
In 2023, Helkama Velox had a turnover of 28.5 million euros, and employed over 80 people in Finland. As of 2025, Helkama continues to manufacture all of its bicycles, including a wide range of electric bike models, domestically. The company marked its 120th anniversary in 2025 and produces over 25,000 bicycles annually.[2]
Helkama bike
Helkama "Kulkuri"
Helkama "Vaeltaja"
Helkama "Ainotar"
Helkama "Matkatar"
Helkama "Kolmikko" Tricycle
Helkama "Tuuli"
Helkama "Jopo"
