FAQ
What is Nikkarien Oy?
Nikkarien Oy is a Finnish family business founded by Risto Korpela in 1984. Today, the company is one of Finland’s largest suppliers of sauna accessories. Nikkarien Oy is based in Veikkola, Kirkkonummi, and has its own design team. The company is known for two brands: SAUNIA for sauna accessories and A-IRON for fireplace accessories.
What is SAUNIA?
SAUNIA is a Finnish sauna accessory brand owned by Nikkarien Oy. The SAUNIA range includes around 400 products that combine traditional Finnish sauna culture with modern design. The products are designed together with designers, with the goal of offering something that fits every sauna and every style. The range includes sauna buckets and pails, ladles, thermometers, sand timers, sauna textiles, ventilation products, sauna fragrances and much more.
Where are SAUNIA products made?
SAUNIA products are made in Finland, elsewhere in Europe and internationally at factories that meet the requirements of SMETA or BSCI social responsibility audits. Nikkarien Oy monitors its supply chain to make sure the products meet their quality and safety standards. Many SAUNIA products made in Finland have been awarded the Key Flag symbol.
What materials are used in SAUNIA products?
SAUNIA products are made from carefully selected materials such as FSC-certified wood, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and linen. The materials are chosen for their suitability, durability and recyclability as part of Nikkarien Oy’s work on responsible sourcing and sustainability.
What kind of products are included in the SAUNIA range?
The SAUNIA range covers a wide selection of everyday sauna accessories: sauna pails and buckets (ladles and water scoops), thermometers and hygrometers, sauna hats made from wool and linen- cotton blends, sauna fragrances (for example eucalyptus, birch leaf, tar, and honey herb), soapstone salt cups and sauna decorative items. Nikkarien Oy also has its own A-IRON brand for fireplace accessories.
Mikä on Nikkarien Oy:n suosituin tuote?
Nikkarien Oy:n ja SAUNIA-tuotemerkin suosituin tuote on musta saunasanko nro 678 yhdessä siihen sopivan saunakauhan nro 679 kanssa. Suosituin saunatuoksu on eukalyptus, josta on saatavilla kaksi pakkauskokoa, 50 ml ja 500 ml.
Mistä SAUNIA-tuotteita voi ostaa?
SAUNIA-tuotteita myyvät useat suomalaiset rautakaupat ja tavaratalot, kuten Bauhaus, Citymarket, Prisma, Tokmanni, Kärkkäinen ja K-Rauta. Tuotteita saa myös valikoiduista verkkokaupoista, kuten Saunakauppa.com. Nikkarien Oy ei myy tuotteita suoraan kuluttajille.
What is Nikkarien Oy’s most popular product?
The most popular product from Nikkarien Oy and SAUNIA is the black sauna pail No. 678, together with the matching sauna scoop No. 679. The most popular sauna fragrance is eucalyptus, which comes in two sizes: 50 ml and 500 ml.
Where can I buy SAUNIA products?
SAUNIA products are available from several Finnish hardware stores and department stores, including Bauhaus, Citymarket, Prisma, Tokmanni, Kärkkäinen and K-Rauta. You can also find them in selected online stores, such as Saunakauppa.com. Nikkarien Oy does not sell products directly to consumers.
Which countries do Nikkarien Oy export SAUNIA products to?
Nikkarien Oy exports SAUNIA products to more than 30 countries. Its main export markets include Sweden, the Baltic countries, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan.
Is Nikkarien Oy a Finnish company?
Yes. Nikkarien Oy is a Finnish family business founded in 1984 and based in Veikkola, Kirkkonummi. The company is now run by CEO Arttu Korpela together with his father, Risto Korpela, who founded the company.
How can my company become a Nikkarien retailer?
You can send us a contact form or registration request through the Nikkarien website at
https://nikkarien.fi/my-account/. Once you receive your login details, you can browse the products and place orders. A Business ID is required. https://nikkarien.fi/my-account/
How can I get in touch with Nikkarien Oy?
You can get in touch with Nikkarien Oy through our website on the phone at +358 9 477 0150. You can find more information about the company and its products at nikkarien.fi.
https://nikkarien.fi/en/contact-us/
How do I clean, care for and use sauna products?
You may find instructions for cleaning, caring and for using the products from here:
https://nikkarien.fi/en/care-instructions/ There you may find instructions according to the material or the product.
Also, these questions are answered:
- How should sauna products be cleaned?
- How should a wooden sauna product be washed?
- Can I leave a sauna bucket in the sauna after use?
- How do I care for a copper sauna product?
- How do I clean a stainless-steel sauna product?
- How do I clean an aluminum sauna product?
- How should linen sauna textiles be washed?
- How do I oil sauna benches?
- How can I make my sauna products last longer?
- How do I calibrate a hygrometer?