Who are we?
Mertala Innovations Oy is an open-minded and agile engineering partner
Why do we exist?
At the heart of our operations is the desire to help our clients create new, profitable business opportunities and strengthen their competitiveness in existing sectors—always guided by the principles of responsibility. We are also committed to supporting the success of companies operating in Finland, as well as Finnish companies competing in global markets
The story
Mertala Innovations Oy is an engineering company founded in 2009 in Sulkava by Asko and Olli Toropainen. The company was originally established to provide engineering services in support of the operations of the metal workshop Rautaseiska Oy. From the beginning, our mission has been to develop our customers’ ideas into commercially viable innovations.
Over time, as our customer base expanded, our operations evolved from delivering individual machine projects to providing contract‑based engineering and design services. Today, our company offers mechanical design, 3D scanning services, and expert strength‑analysis consulting. In addition to our design services, we also deliver complete prototypes and a variety of custom-built machines on a turnkey basis.
A humble and respectful attitude toward work has always been—and continues to be—a core principle for us, whether we are designing a simple steel structure or developing the world’s smallest micro gas turbine.
Values
1. Professionalism
We always strive to do our best in our work. We operate in an organized manner following the guidelines we have established and continuously improve our processes. We utilize modern technologies and the latest software while enhancing our expertise through ongoing education and training. All our experts are trained professionals.
2. Flexibility
We always strive to respond promptly to customer needs. Our services assist customers in allocating their own resources and enable them to focus on their core tasks. We aim to be available at all times. We also aspire to be a flexible employer.
3. Customer Orientation
Our operations are based on a comprehensive consideration of customer needs. We openly present different perspectives and alternatives that help achieve the best possible outcome from the customer's point of view.
4. Innovation
We refine customer ideas into business-appropriate products, considering not only the technical features of the products but also manufacturability, costs, and design.
Vision
We continue to strengthen our position as a reliable and highly skilled provider of engineering and consulting services for our customers. At the same time, we are reinforcing our role as Finland’s leading mechanical designer of high‑speed and turbomachinery. We pursue organic growth by increasing our sales efforts and expanding both our team of experts and the range of services we offer.
Mission
We deliver high‑quality design services to our customers with flexibility and reliability. We help companies operating in Finland—and Finnish companies worldwide—create new profitable business opportunities and improve their competitiveness in existing sectors, all while adhering to principles of responsibility. In our work, we use modern software and technologies, and we continuously develop our expertise through ongoing training.