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Company · FI

Galvatek

Surface treatment solutions for the aviation and defense industries

Raised: —
Last round: —
Momentum: Quiet
Events: 2
Last activity: 01 Aug 2026

Updated 12 Sep 2026

Activity

2 events

Launch01 Aug 2026
Galvatek is expanding to Texas and establishing a unit in Houston, Texas, in August 2026.
▸Source: Tekniikka & Talous
“Lahtelainen pintakäsittely-yhtiö Galvatek laajentaa Texasiin. Lentokoneiden moottorien huoltamisen lisäksi sen tekniikkaa tarvitaan muun muassa ammustuotannossa.”
Read at Tekniikka & Talous
Hire01 Aug 2023
Jani Välkky will become CEO of Galvatek as Lasse Vilminko moves to Houston, Texas.
CEO
▸Source: Kauppalehti
“Ilmailualan elpyminen ja puolustusteollisuuden nousu ovat siivittäneet Lahdessa toimivan Galvatekin kovaan kasvuun.”
Read at Kauppalehti

People

2 people

Jani Välkky
CEO
Lasse Vilminko
CEO

Questions

3 answers

What does Galvatek do?: Surface treatment solutions for the aviation and defense industries
When was Galvatek founded?: Galvatek was founded in 1980.
Where is Galvatek headquartered?: Galvatek is based in Finland.

Key facts

HQ: FI
Founded: 1980
Sectors: Aviation, Defense
Website: —

Rank

1st of 2

Aerospace companies in Finland by funding raised, excluding debt and grants · Top 50%

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