Expert in sports
since 1989

Our Brands

Vauhti is a Finnish manufacturer of ski waxes and accessories. Vauhti is one of the world’s oldest manufacturers of ski waxes, with roots dating back to the first half of the 1900s.

Vauhti aims to be the world leader in the ski wax technology industry. We produce more than 500 000 units of wax per year in one of the world’s most modern ski wax production facilities in Tohmajärvi, Finland. Our business is based on ski wax technology, wax-related accessories and services, without forgetting sustainability and environmental factors in product development.

Vauhti aims to be the market leader among brands focused purely on ski waxes. Vauhti’s products currently have more than 1,000 distribution sites in 24 different countries. The company is the domestic market leader in Finland and has a significant market position in several markets around the world.

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Fischer Sports GmbH is the global leader in Nordic skiing and one of the world’s leading brands in Alpine skiing, known for innovation and cutting-edge technology. Fischer is also one of the biggest manufacturers of high-quality ice hockey sticks. Fischer’s vision is to be the winter athlete’s brand of choice through outstanding products, created for everlasting moments and new levels of individual performance. The privately held company employs around 1.300 individuals who all share a passion for and dedication to winter sports. Fischer Sports GmbH was founded in 1924 in Ried im Innkreis, Austria, where the global headquarter is still located. Manufacturing takes place there and in Ukraine. ONE WAY, a world-famous brand with a special focus on poles for Nordic skiing, Alpine skiing and Nordic walking has likewise been part of Fischer Sports GmbH since May 2018. Löffler, part of the Fischer group, is also headquartered in Ried im Innkreis.

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Brooks Running company was established in Seattle 1914. Company is Specializes in running shoes, apparel, and accessories. Brooks Running Company blends a rich heritage with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the joy of running. With a global presence and award-winning products, Brooks continues to inspire and empower runners worldwide. Brooks is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

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ONE WAY is a well-known supplier of ski poles and accessories. Originally founded in 2004 in Finland and under the Fischer Sports umbrella since 2018, the company still has a strong connection to its Scandinavian roots. Outstanding, pure product design; remarkable success in Nordic ski racing; and strong communication in connection to winter and outdoor activities have characterized the brand from the very beginning.

ONE WAY products and communication stand out, excite, and surprise. Our products are the benchmarks for quality, performance, and innovation. We work with the best people who embrace our brand and our mindset, both externally and internally. We constantly grow our business in a healthy and sustainable way.

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Sustainability

Patrol Trading’s operations are based on respect for people and nature. No one can ignore climate change or environmental concerns any longer.

Our goal is to promote sustainability by developing environmentally friendly products. We are a company focused on winter sports and we want to give future generations an equal opportunity to enjoy these activities.

In cooperation with the Finnish expert organisation Lassila & Tikanoja Oy, we developed an environmental and social responsibility program that complies with the ISO 14001 standards.

In 2023, Patrol Trading awarded the ISO 14001 certificate, which certifies our environmental management system according to international standards. The ISO 14001 certification shows that we are aware of, manage and are committed to limiting our environmental impact. Patrol Trading has been awarded ISO 14001 certification by DNV.

Story

Oy Patrol Ab was established in 1989 by Peder Planting. From day one, the company has focused on distributing innovative sporting goods, including brands like Asics, Scott, Swix and Brico. With almost 40 years of industry experience, the company has developed excellent know-how in sports business, established strong distribution and export channels, and built a global network. With a committed team and financial stability, Patrol is recognized as a reliable partner in the industry.

In 2014, the current owners acquired the oldest ski wax brand, Vauhti. Today Company has a modern production facility in Tohmajärvi, Finland. Where the production, research and development is lead by CTO PhD Esa Puukilainen co-operating with University of Joensuu. Vauhti ski waxes are exported to 24 countries and are renowned for their environmentally friendly products. In addition to manufacturing and exporting ski waxes, Patrol serves as the distributor for Fischer, Oneway, and Brooks in Finland and the Baltic countries (OneWay also in Sweden).

Contact Us

Management

VAUHTI SPEED OY
+358 10 3465 310
vauhti@vauhti.fi

MARTTI UUSITALO
Executive Director
+358 40 510 1380
martti.uusitalo@vauhti.fi

ESA PUUKILAINEN
Technology Director
+358 50 331 7101
esa.puukilainen@vauhti.fi

HEIKKI HEIKKA
Sales Director
+358 40 570 6077
heikki.heikka@vauhti.fi

MAGDALENA PLANTING
Sustainability Director
+358 50 412 1908
magdalena.planting@vauhti.fi

Brands

JENNA LAUKKANEN
Fischer & One way cross-country
+358 50 512 2462
jenna.laukkanen@vauhti.fi

RISTO MÖTTÖNEN
Racing manager Fischer, One way XC
+358432180400
risto.mottonen@vauhti.fi

JOUNI RAITTILA
Commercial Product Manager, Vauhti
+358 50 443 0219
jouni.raittila@vauhti.fi

VILLE NOUSIAINEN
Technical Product Manager, Vauhti
+358 407635531
ville.nousiainen@vauhti.fi

Sales

JOUNI RAITTILA
South Finland
+358 50 443 0219
jouni.raittila@vauhti.fi

JOHAN LIND
West- / North Finland
+358 400 869 387
johan.lind@vauhti.fi

EGNARS GUDRIKIS
Baltics
+371 2 9459605
egnars.gudrikis@vauhti.fi

ANDREAS FORNEMAN
Sweden
+46 70 60 80 106
andreas.forneman@vauhti.fi

BJØRN HAKENRUND
Country Manager Norway/Sweden
+47 908 87 520
bjorn.hakenrud@vauhti.fi

THOBIAS BERGGREN
Sweden
+46 70 24 22 540
thobias.berggren@vauhti.fi

Sales support

MIRO KETTUNEN
Warehouse & Logistics
+358 50 598 1745
miro.kettunen@vauhti.fi

EMILY MATTHEWS
Sales Coordinator
+358503172378
emily.matthews@vauhti.fi

SAMI SANTALA
Reclamations, Fischer ja Oneway
+358405293487
sami.santala@vauhti.fi

VILLE NOUSIAINEN
Reclamations, Vauhti
+358 407635531
ville.nousiainen@vauhti.fi

TALOUS & LASKUTUS
finances@vauhti.fi

JAANA KETTUKANGAS
Financial Assistant
+358 505773100
jaana.kettukangas@vauhti.fi