Franklin Oy

WHY FRANKLIN?

Franklin is a trusted Finnish player in the electrical design, implementation, and maintenance of intelligent, green, and energy-efficient properties. We are a dynamic pioneer and trendsetter, revolutionizing the traditional industry in both our core operations and in our exceptional company culture and brand.

One of Franklin’s key strengths is our ability to operate within the traditional industry landscape while embracing modern systems and tools as engines for growth and business development. This unique combination allows us to deliver efficient and timely solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction.

While we operate in an industry where many companies are large and established, we at Franklin distinguish ourselves as a strategic partner for property owners and developers who wish to modernize their electrical solutions. Our strength lies in our ability to combine traditional industry expertise with modern technology, enabling us to approach property electrical engineering effectively and innovatively. This brings clear advantages to our customers, such as energy efficiency, ease of use, and safety.

In addition, we are committed to continually developing ourselves and growing our business, which is reflected in our strong desire to bring new solutions and services to the industry.

MISSION

To innovate electrical solutions that make properties smarter, greener, and easier to manage. We always do what we promise, and a little bit more. We are driven by a burning desire to improve people’s quality of life and reduce environmental impact with every project.

VISION

Franklin is an innovator in the electrical industry and a bold driving force that combines tradition with modern technology into intelligent and energy-efficient solutions.

GOALS

Our goal is to position ourselves as a “technology-driven” expert organization that understands and respects the traditions of construction, becoming a top-of-mind specialist who is both the best partner for our customers and the most desired employer in our field in Finland. Our customers primarily include the largest and most significant property owners and developers in Finland. In addition to Finland, we plan to take strong steps into other parts of Northern Europe. Our customer and employee satisfaction levels are among the best in the industry, and we intend to invest in that in the future.

Our commitment to high quality combined with continuous development and a hunger for success will not only create high customer and stakeholder satisfaction but also deliver outstanding financial results for both our partners and Franklin itself. Our goal for 2030 is to exceed 20 million euros in revenue, with a profit of 3 million euros per year. Our growth in Finland will enable an international leap and strong scaling by 2035.

Genius is just a little more patient.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

FRANKLIN’S VALUES

The cornerstone of Franklin is built on collaboration and shared goals. We know how to challenge, disagree, discuss, and negotiate. We grow, develop, and succeed as a team, together with our customers and partners.

The letter "F" on the cap is not just a letter; it symbolizes a team player who respects and understands different people and personalities and is ready to give 110% every day for the team and teammates.

We constantly sense situations around us and want to be one step ahead. We understand wholes that are made up of small details and we also understand the different people who build those wholes. We enjoy sure passes and team success.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

DO WHAT WE PROMISE, AND A LITTLE BIT MORE.

Franklin's story began in 2015 under the name IG Kodit Oy, from the vision of two entrepreneurs to refresh the electrical industry and welcome it into the new millennium. Why couldn't business in the electrical field be done with a fresh approach and a human touch?

Building technology and traditional electrical systems have fallen far behind modern technological development. They required constant manual adjustments and were far from the possibilities offered by smart technology. When the first smart homes finally emerged, they were only a privilege for a few, with systems that were complicated and incomprehensible to users. It wasn’t easy for developers either. The pressure from consumers and society to build smart and energy-efficient properties was mounting, but it was clear that no player had a vision for how to handle the overall picture.

That’s where it started. The idea formed on how to make properties and the entire industry smarter. The goal was comfort, simplicity, safety, and energy efficiency for everyone.

The team was built from the top experts in the Finnish property and business world, united by a passion for the best technologies and a strong vision for property development. It was decided to integrate all electrical components of properties, such as lighting, ventilation, and heating, into one manageable system. And to make it smart and energy-efficient, but above all, easy to understand and use.

There was a sense of tension, like when Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity. That’s how we got our name.

Exceptional expertise in property solutions gave the company a boost from the very start, propelling it toward growth. And everything was carried out from day one with the mentality: “Do what we promise, and a little bit more.”

AND HOW WE GOT HERE

FRANKLIN'S HISTORY

2015

Franklin's story began in 2015 under the name IG Kodit Oy, from the vision of two entrepreneurs, Tino Suomela and Roope Martikainen, to enhance living comfort and intelligence. The goal was to create an entirely new way of operating in the industry with top team members and top clients. In addition to the right people and strong expertise, the focus would be on the best possible technologies.

2018

Strong evidence of successful projects, excellent customer satisfaction, and exceptional expertise and vision in smart property solutions gave the company momentum from the start, propelling it toward growth. There was plenty of energy, leading to continued speed and development.

2020

A few years later, the company's capacity expanded as visionary multi-talented Tuomas Mäkelä, known as the founder of Bo, and Juha Purolinna, who managed projects such as Oodi and Tripla, joined the team as co-owners. The company was renamed Franklin Oy – a tribute to the pioneer of electrical research, Benjamin Franklin, whose legacy in technological advancement and challenging conventions inspires the company.

2021

In 2021, the jersey was also donned by experienced software developer Justus Hämäläinen, who previously worked at Reaktor. The new expertise shaped the company, and the team was full of energy. We had gathered valuable experience in project planning, contracting, and commissioning, realizing that our vision for the industry and its future could extend even further.

2022

Target metrics for operations were now set higher than ever. Franklin moved on to handle larger and more demanding property projects, growing its automation expertise and developing its bWise home control system.

2023

By the end of 2023, Team Franklin was further strengthened by the addition of nationally awarded entrepreneur and co-founder of Lyyt, Rami Peltonen, who became a co-owner and chairman of the board. His arrival symbolized the start of a new era – Franklin 2.0, focusing even more on sustainable growth and customer-oriented innovation.

2024

Today, Franklin Oy continues to be a pioneer in property and housing technology. The company is dedicated to providing electrical design, implementation, and maintenance solutions that not only meet current demands but also set new standards for the entire industry and a little bit more.

RESPONSIBILITY

At Franklin, we also want to contribute to the environment. These actions are reflected in our daily operations and are closely linked to the broader picture of our business.

The construction industry has been the second largest waste producer in Finland for many years, which is why we all need to take environmental issues seriously. To improve waste management in the construction sector, the contribution of everyone working on site is essential. We at Franklin want to do our part for the environment and combat waste issues on construction sites.

Concrete actions for a more ecological construction industry include storing excess materials and using them on the next site – this helps reduce waste. We also always aim to optimize and consolidate all deliveries. Good inventory management plays a crucial role in our operations.

Franklin prefers suppliers who operate according to sustainable development principles and continually strive to make their operations more environmentally friendly. In our projects, we use products and materials that are produced with quality and environmental considerations in mind. We want our actions to support more ecological electrical technology and choose lighting manufacturers that take green values into account. We strive to ensure that making properties energy-efficient is done environmentally responsibly on our part.

By integrating the entire procurement chain into our sustainable development principles, we can proudly say we are doing our part for a better tomorrow. Because our vision is to create smarter living solutions, we see ecological sustainability as closely linked to our ambitious goal.

FRANKLIN OY