A Nordic Pioneer
We are Bet-Ker Oy and our mission is to secure our customers’ processes with refractory solutions.
Values
The core value of Bet-Ker is LOYALTY.
- We guarantee our PEOPLE a safe working environment.
- We strive to find sustainable solutions that respect NATURE.
- We offer our CUSTOMERS high-quality and quick deliveries as well as cost-effective solutions.
- We promise our STAKEHOLDERS to work ethically and to pursue profitable business
Recycling
When Bet-Ker Oy was founded, recycling was an essential pillar for getting the operation started. Used refractory bricks were the most important raw material within refractory materials for Bet-Ker. Decades later, they still play an important role and, although Bet-Ker’s raw material portfolio has significantly expanded, recycled materials still form 20% of all raw materials in 2022. In the future, Bet-Ker will invest even more in this area and will search for new targets for recycling material-based products as well as find new recycled raw materials. We strive to reduce our and our customers’ carbon footprint!
Bet-Ker’s History
In 1977, the Finnish industry needed a local manufacturer of refractory solutions to secure the functionality of processes. Two people from Ylivieska took on the challenge and established Bet-Ker Oy. At the beginning, the Bet-Ker Oy products were based on recycling and the company started to manufacture mixes from recycled refractory bricks. The idea was only partly accepted, as a Finnish operator was needed but people didn’t fully believe in recycling yet at that time. The determined operators were able to prove the functionality of the materials so the story of Bet-Ker Oy began and the operation slowly started to grow.
Nowadays, Bet-Ker Oy is a significant Nordic operator that secures their customers’ processes with refractory solutions. Recycling remains an important part of the business and over 20% of the raw materials used are recycled materials. Competent and motivated staff ensures that the processes, products and story of Bet-Ker are continuing to evolve and move forward. Our mutual mission is to help our customers be more competent, Better with Bet-Ker!
1977
Founded
21.000t
Production
15M€
Revenue
35
Employees
We believe in people
We at Bet-Ker believe in people. We believe that well-being and happy people also benefit our company. We also believe that the company must carry their responsibility for people. This is why we invest in people’s well-being. Luckily, we’ve been able to enjoy our great colleagues, a good work community and Bet-Ker attitude already for a long time and hope that the same will continue also in the future. This is what we are all committed to!
