martinex
Martinex is a Finnish family-owned company that designs, manufactures and
imports games, toys, clothing and accessories, and household goods. Martinex was
established in 1986, when Risto and Tuula Muinonen decided to seek their dream;
Risto had been working for Brio the toy company for a long period but an idea
and an ideal of entrepreneurship and being an entrepreneur had grown strong from
the seed that already had been planted at his childhood home At first, Martinex
worked in the novelty and household goods business that still today plays an
important role in the company and continue to be close to heart to the whole
family. Gradually the long days and hard work paid off and Martinex established
itself as a manufacturer and as a wholesale business. The business caught on to
the next generation as Riia and Jenni, Risto’s and Tuula’s children, started
working in the company with different tasks, gradually absorbing the
entrepreneurial spirit that is the driving force in a family business. Year 1992
was a milestone for Martinex: the cooperation with Moomin Characters began. The
company grew fast; as the company got bigger, the significance of the family as
a source of strength was further emphasized. The years went by and in August
2001, it was time for the second generation to take over the company they had
learned to know and love. Riia Sandström was appointed as the managing director
and Jenni Jalava as a business area manager. Martinex continued to be guided by
strong visions, ideas and courage, and in 2003 the company acquired the whole
gaming business are of Peliko, a well-known and established Finnish manufacturer
of board games. The warm and engaging company culture contributed to the growth
of the company as did further acquisitions. In 2013, a Swedish manufacturer of
board and card games, Mindtwister, and a Finnish manufacturer of educational
card games, Emmi-tuote, became parts of the Martinex family. During the same
year Martinex also entered the mobile gaming market. After a bit over 30 years,
Martinex is currently an international company, with export to over 50
countries. The company has a credit rating of AAA and become a household name.
Martinex currently employs over 40 people. Martinex story continues to unfold.
We continue to provide retailers with household goods, textiles and toys and
games the majority of which are designed in Finland, prioritizing local sourcing
and production. We value traditions but always seek the new, such as this store
of our own. Martinex designs, manufactures and sells beautiful and functional
products that make everyday life cosier, easier and more fun. Products from the
Martinex family to yours.
