both for existing equipment and completely novel inventions. On “Going into the shipbuilding industry has been quite new
top of that, we design singular devices, small production batches for us, but overtaking the new sector has also given us more
as well as tailored products besides ready hydraulic systems,” motivation to develop the operations of the company. The pros-
Jaana Hyttinen lists. pects of the maritime industry are promising, therefore we will
The field undergoes constant development and current con- work there even more. This has given us a fresh impetus and eve-
trol systems of hydraulics frequently utilize radio control. Hyttinen ryone is eager to constantly contribute and develop,” she tells
believes that radio control is an increasing trend in the future and enthusiastically.
the company is already prepared for this.
In addition to the shipbuilding industry, Averfin has devel-
“We have already modified and built a couple of demoli- oped consultation services and condition inspections. The com-
tion robots for sites, where the job cannot be completed by men. pany conducts inspections to machineries both in Finland and
These Bobcats can be controlled through a camera, whereby visual other countries.
contact is not necessarily required. The range, however, is short, “We can inspect machines, which the client considers buy-
meaning that the operator cannot be very far from the machine. ing, already during the purchase stage. Our experienced inspec-
Completely unmanned boats are yet to be achieved, but in prin- tors are specialised in the inspection of hydraulic components and
ciple, the technology for this already exists and this is the future.” wear parts. The equipment we can use includes mobile devices
for measuring and recording pressure, flow and temperature.
THE 20-YEAR OLD COMPANY FOCUSES ON Inspection of machines and equipment helps the client to avoid
DEVELOPMENT making mistakes with procurements,” Managing Director Jaana
Averfin Oy, which was founded in 1998, is celebrating its 20-year Hyttinen explains. n
anniversary this year. Managing Director Jaana Hyttinen is pleased
with the enthusiasm manifested in the current development of
the company.
More information: www.averfin.com
Boann & Sinann Waterhuizen –Holland 2017.
AVERFIN OY
Founded: 1998
Place of business: Pori
Field of activity: Design and construction of hydraulics, machinery electrification and control systems
Provides employment to: 4 permanent employees and installation mechanics as needed
Turnover in 2017: MEUR 1.1
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