Key sectors

Description of the metal industry sector

Production of metal products is a traditional sector in the county. Spare parts for larger industrial companies were often manufactured in local departments of factories.

Major companies in Lääne-Virumaa, which are based on Estonian capital, are Palmse Metall OÜ, Rakiste Tehas AS, Tamsalu EPT AS, Kunrex OÜ. Major investment company in Lääne-Virumaa is Kopar Baltik AS
Number of companies operating in the sector is ca 35 
Number of engaged employees in the sector is ca 200 
Sales revenue of the sector is 13 million euros
Export volume is 2.3 million euros 
Business profit is 8.9 million euros 
 

Metal companies in Lääne-Virumaa

Palmse Metall OÜ (http://www.palmsetrailer.eu/)
Company manufactures and sells agricultural machinery
Founded in 2005.
Production is located in Võsupere, Vihula Parish 
Approx. 20 employees 
Turnover in 2011 was ca 6,67 mln euros, company exports its´ products

Rakiste Tehas AS (http://rakistetehas.edicypages.com/et)
Company manufactures metal frame garden furniture, stamped details and light welded constructions
Founded in 1992.
Production is located in Rakvere 
Approx. 60 employees
Turnover in 2012 was 2,27 mln euros, company exports its´ products

Tamsalu EPT AS (http://www.tamsaluept.ee/)
Company is engaged in metal works and manufactures agricultural, forestry and road-building machinery
Founded in 1950.
Production is located in Tamsalu town without municipal status, Tamsalu Parish 
Approx. 81 employees
Annual turnover of the company is ca 3.7 million euros, export of metal products constitutes approx. 70-80% of the turnover.

Kunrex OÜ (http://kunrex.ee)
Company's main activity is divided in two:  sale of workforce services and production of industrial and structural metal constructions and facilities including installation
Founded in 2003.
Production is located in Kunda  
Approx. 55 employees
Turnover in 2012 was 3,88 mln euros, company exports its´ products
In 2007 Kunrex OÜ reached the top 5 companies in the Estonian Competitiveness Chart.

Kopar Baltik OÜ (http://www.koparbaltik.ee)
Company is engaged in sheet metal works and it is a factory outsourced by the parent company 
Founded in 2005.
Parent company is in Finland 
Production is located in Uhtna, Sõmeru Parish
Approx. 25 employees
Annual turnover of the group is ca 15.5 million euros, export constitutes approx. 90% of the turnover.

Description of the transport and logistics sector

Transport companies operate near the major production centres – near Rakvere and Kunda. Many transport companies have expanded their services to foreign markets.

Number of companies operating in the sector is ca 200
Major companies in the county are Lajos AS, Kunda Trans AS, Kunda Auto AS, Egesten Transport OÜ
Number of engaged employees in the sector is ca 1,000
Sales revenue is 66 million euros
Export volume is 7.3 million euros
Business profit is 5.4 million euros

Transport companies in Lääne-Virumaa

Lajos AS (http://www.lajos.ee/)
Company's main activities include provision of transport services in Estonia and Europe, repair and car wash service for trucks and cars, sales of car accessories and spare parts
Founded in 1992.
The office, shop and workshop are located in Kunda 
Approx. 65 employees
Turnover in 2011 was 7.5 million euros
Company is a member of the Association of Estonian International Road Carriers and the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Kunda Trans AS
Company's main activity is rail transport
Founded in 1997. 
Approx. 40 employees 
Turnover in 2012 was 2.7 million euros, export constitutes 9% of the turnover

Egesten Transport OÜ (http://www.egesten.ee/?id=283)
Company's main activity is the provision of domestic transport services, the company also has an international transport permit 
Founded in 2001.
In 2009 the company was divided in three according to the fields of activity: transport services, vehicle repairs and inspection and agricultural construction
Approx. 30 employees
Turnover in 2012 was 2,9 million euros

Kunda Auto AS (http://www.kundaauto.ee/)
Company's main activities include the provision of road transport services and technical maintenance and repair of trucks, the company also has an international transport permit. Founded in 1990. 
The car repair shop is located in Kunda 
Turnover in 2012 was 1,1 mln euros

Description of the timber industry sector

Favourable possibilities for timber processing and production of timber and cork products due to the existence of forests – existence of raw material Lääne-Virumaa is perfect for industrial companies due to its great logistic location.

Number of companies operating in the sector is ca 60
Number of engaged employees in the sector is ca 1,400
Sales revenue is 96 million euros
Export volume is 29.5 million euros
Business profit is 9.3 million euros

Timber industry companies in Lääne-Virumaa

Aru Grupp AS (http://www.arugrupp.ee/)
Company's territory includes 4 factories that manufacture: windows and doors, stairs, houses and laminated timber components Parent company is in Hulja, 2 subsidiaries in Ireland and Great Britain 
Founded in 1993.
150 employees     
Turnover in 2012 was 7,26 mln euros                                               

Rakvere Metsamajand AS (http://rakveremm.ee/)
Company produces sawn timber and refined construction timber Founded in 1994. 
Production is located in Rakvere
Approx. 70 employees
Turnover in 2012 was 1,32 mln euros 

Lemeks AS (http://www.lemeks.ee)
Company operates in the fields of timber processing, logging and agriculture
Founded in 1993.
22 subsidiaries and related companies in Estonia, Latvia, France and Great Britain
Lemeks AS has 3 production companies located in Lääne -Virumaa: Palmako AS, Imprest AS, Viru-Nigula Saeveski AS  Approx. 600 employees 
Turnover in 2012 was 86 mln euros

Stora Enso Eesti AS (http://www.storaenso.ee)
Company produces sawn timber and refined construction timber Parent company is in Finland 
Founded in 1995. 
Production is located in Näpi and Ilmavere
Turnover in 2012 was 168 mln euros, company exports its´ products

Jeld-Wen Eesti AS (http://www.jeld-wen.ee/)
Company's main activity is the production of solid wood doors and jambs
Parent company is in USA
Founded in 1992. 
Production is located in Rakvere
Approx. 700 employees
Turnover in 2012 was 48,9 mln euros, company exports its´ products

Estonian Cell AS (http://www.estoniancell.ee)
Company manufactures aspen mechanical pulp, which is the raw material of different fine paper
Parent company is in Austria 
Founded in 2006.  
Production is located in Kunda
Approx. 85 employees
Turnover in 2012 was 67,5 mln euros, company exports the main part of the production volume of investments is 153 mln euros
 

The food industry is the leading sector in the county, mainly because of strong traditions, existing raw material (existence of arable land and farming system) and specific training of the workforce.

15 companies operate in the sector and largest ones in the area are: Rakvere Lihakombinaat AS, OG Elektra AS, Viru Õlu AS.
Number of engaged employees in the sector is ca 1,300 
Sales revenue of the sector is 119 million euros
Export volume is 0.9 million euros
Business profit is ca 7.8 million euros

Food industry companies in Lääne-Virumaa

Rakvere Lihakombinaat AS (http://www.rlk.ee/)
Largest producer of meat products in the Baltic States 
Founded in 1944
Parent company is in Rakvere, 3 subsidiaries, 2 of them are located in the Baltic States
Number of employees in the group is ca 1,200, ca 900 in Rakvere
Turnover of the group in 2012 was ca 140 mln euros, export constitutes ca 30% of the turnover

OG Elektra Tootmine AS (http://www.ogelektra.ee/)
Belongs to the group AS OG Elektra and its main activity is the production and sale of food products in stores 
Founded in 1999 
Number of employees in the group is ca 1,000, ca 150 in OG Elektra Tootmine AS
Annual turnover of the group is ca 80 mln euros, company does not export products

Viru Õlu AS (http://wiru.ee/)
Producer of beer and soft drinks  
Founded in 1975
Danish brewery Harboes Bryggeri AS has been the major shareholder since 1992.
Production is located in Haljala
Approx. 80 employees 
Company's turnover in 2012 was 8 mln euros, company exports its´products

Pihlaka AS (http://www.pihlaka.ee)
Company produces pastry and culinary products
Founded in 1989.
Production is located in Rakvere 
Approx. 100 employees
Turnover in 2012 was ca 3,34 mln euros
Pihlaka's pastry chefs have been awarded many prizes in national competitions.

Päts OÜ (https://www.facebook.com/PatsSahver)
Produces pastry products
Founded in 2012. 
Production is located in Rakvere
Approx. 15 employees
Company also has a pizza bar

Hagar AS (www.hagar.ee)
Company produces pastry and bakary products
Founded in 1992.
Production is located in Tamsalu and Tapa 
Over 100 employees
Turnover in 2012 was ca 4,8 mln euros