Finnish bicycle – since 1905

Helkama Made in Hanko

Our plant produces more than 25,000 bicycles annually, and if all of the more than 400,000 Jopo bikes made in Hanko alone were put in a row, they would extend from Hanko to Oulu. The Airline production line allows for a fast and efficient pace of work. Two employees can work on the same bicycle at the same time. The production of our plant includes both e-bikes and traditional bicycles. In addition to our long-term heritage, we are proud of our know-how, what it takes to make a high-quality and finished bike.

In our product development, we take into account the demanding weather conditions in Finland, such as slush and freezing temperatures, and we always give a five-year warranty on bike frames. We also invest in excellent handling – without forgetting design and state-of-the-art technology.

Craftsmanship

In order to guarantee the quality and modern and appropriate design of our products, as well as excellent handling, we design the bikes to withstand demanding northern weather conditions and the needs of the Finnish cyclist. Today, we are the only company still manufacturing bicycles in Finland.

The same segment was also translated as: We are especially proud that the production of Helkama bikes is Finnish craftsmanship, which is backed by real people. Each of our e-bikes goes through an average of 20 skilled pairs of hands on its journey from components to the finished product.

Action on behalf of Finnish work

All Helkama bicycles are designed in Hanko, Finland, with a long experience in the bicycle industry. The majority of our range is manufactured at our plant in Hanko: all e-bikes, Jopo bicycles, our traditional standard bikes such as Aino and Oiva, Ainotar, Saana and Jääkäri, and professional products.

DESIGN AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY

Our long-term experience can be seen and felt in every Helkama we make, and we are also a trailblazer in e-cycling these days. Our range includes a comprehensive selection of e-bikes for all needs and purposes, from off-road to city, from gravel to asphalt, from commuting to leisure riding, and for all ages from children to senior citizens.

Sustainability at Helkama

At Helkama, we want to make people move sustainably. We pay special attention to sustainable production, a responsible supply chain and healthy employees. To achieve our sustainability goals, we work closely with a wide range of suppliers and recycling partners.

Our bicycle plant operates on fully fossil-free energy and we strive to produce as little waste as possible. Producer communities like Recser, Elker, and Rinki help us to recycle the materials used in production so that bicycle components and materials can continue their circulation in a new form. Currently, we are able to recycle 92% of factory materials for reuse. In addition, our packaging materials are always carefully considered and recyclable. Helkama bicycles are made with solar power. The roof of the Helkama plant features the biggest solar power plant in Hanko.

Our goal is to produce durable and long-lasting products that bring joy year after year, from one cyclist to another. The life cycle of the final product is maximised with good availability of spare parts and our comprehensive and professional service network.

Helkama supports children and young people

The goal of SOS Children’s Village is to help the most vulnerable children and young people and to increase the well-being of families with children in Finland.

Helkama is involved in supporting children and young people together with SOS Children’s Village. SOS Children’s Village performs significant child protection, advocacy and development work. The goal of SOS Children’s Village is for families with children facing difficulties to receive the help and support they need as early as possible and for the children to be able to live with their own parents. If growing up in the child’s own home is not possible despite the support, SOS Children’s Village can offer the child the opportunity to grow up in a safe foster family and with the support of a multidisciplinary community.

Helkama Velox’s choice of charity is SOS Children’s Village, which promotes the well-being of children, young people and families with children. Helkama Velox donates bicycles to children and young people in the children’s villages and wishes them delight, freedom and joy of living with Helkama bicycles. Having one’s own bicycle plays a big role in the new, better future of a child who has grown up in challenging conditions. The child’s own bike offers independence and freedom, expands their territory, strengthens self-esteem, increases their own control over their lives, makes it easier to integrate into their own immediate surroundings, as well as increases the volume of exercise and recreational opportunities.