Worldwide partner network

Algol is a Finnish family-owned business and a multi-branch company, which has been active in international trade since 1894. The Group comprises Algol Chemicals, Algol Diagnostics, Algol Technics, Algol Trehab, Histolab Products and Suomen Unipol. The Group companies import and sell thousands of different products for industry and the healthcare sector.

In addition, Algol Group companies offer services related to their business areas, such as design services, tailored delivery solutions, and installation, maintenance and training services. Algol Chemicals also has its own product manufacturing.

The Algol Group has a global network of partners and is present in ten different countries.

Success is built on co-operation

Our solutions improve the quality of industrial production and ensure smooth operations. In the healthcare sector, we promote the conditions for healthy living. We work in a progressive, international and inspiring environment in which we build success for our partners. We at Algol promote entrepreneurship and smooth collaboration. We strive to create long-term relationships with our customers, suppliers and business partners based on mutual trust.

The Group’s shared values, Code of Business Conduct and management system certificates create the basis for our responsible business operations. We require our business partners to conduct their operations in a way that is compatible with our Code of Business Conduct.

The Algol Group employs nearly 500 experts in the areas of sales, product and service solutions, project deliveries, marketing, and technical service and maintenance.

Algol - Your supplier of value

Algol Group's brochure (pdf)

Algolkoncernens broschyr (pdf)

Algol

The basis of our operations

Trading involves responsibility for customers, suppliers, employees and society as a whole. We believe that international trade promotes global understanding, peaceful coexistence and stability.

Corporate governance

The Group comprises six business units: Algol Chemicals, Algol Diagnostics, Algol Technics, Algol Trehab, Histolab Products and Suomen Unipol.

Financial information

The Algol Group’s business continued to develop favourably in 2023. Although consolidated net sales decreased to EUR 208 million, mainly due to declining raw material prices, the operating profit increased to EUR 12.3 million and all Group companies surpassed their budgeted target.

History

Algol was established in Helsinki in January 1894 as an agency business supplying Finnish industry with metals, industrial chemicals and building materials.