KAR - reliability in challenging conditions
Safe and durable solutions for the transport, storage, and handling of liquids
With decades of experience, KAR designs and manufactures road tankers & trailers, refueling equipment, fluid handling systems, and tanks for water, fuels, and other hazardous or high-temperature liquids.
We provide reliable equipment for the Defence Industry, including water tanks and transport trailers for demanding field conditions. For airports and authorities we deliver solutions that meet strict safety standards for storage and distribution of aviation fuels such as JET A-1.
Industries we serve
Defence Industry
KAR designs and manufactures reliable, compliant, and mission-ready equipment for the storage, transport, and handling of liquids, fuels, and other hazardous materials, as well as trailers and platform solutions for the transport of defense assets in demanding terrain conditions.
Aviation
KAR provides aviation fuel tanks, aircraft refueling vehicles, distribution units, and various customizable trailer structures for the aviation industry. We have specialized in the requirements of fueling equipment for airports in Arctic regions.
Transport & Industry
We manufacture and maintain equipment for transport companies and industrial operators for the safe handling, storage, and transportation of liquids. KAR provides solutions for water, fuels, chemicals, and other hazardous or hot substances such as bitumen. Our product range includes various (ADR) road tankers, storage tanks, semi- and full-trailers, fueling stations, vacuum tanks, and fluid control systems.
Specialized expertise in the handling of liquids and hazardous substances - since 1971
KAR is an expert and reliable partner in the handling of hazardous substances and various liquids. We are known for high quality, keeping to promised schedules and for our competent customer service. We are also Finland’s market leader in road tankers for hot substances.
We offer our international and domestic customers a comprehensive service – at all stages of the customer relationship. Our expert consulting service helps you choose solutions optimized for your operations, and later our expertise can be relied on spare part deliveries, inspections, as well as maintenance and repair needs.
Our factory is located in Lieto, near the ports of Southwestern Finland. We serve customers comprehensively across Europe and the North Atlantic, with strong expertise in the specific needs of arctic regions.
KAR provides Water Tanks tailored to your operational needs
KAR designs and manufactures high-quality water tanks for transport, storage and purification of water. We provide security of supply solutions for example to authorities, cities, operators in demanding crisis areas and for the defence industry.
We manufacture for example industrial water tanks, tanks for drinking water and agricultural water tanks. Our water transport tanks are available in the size range of 2 m³ – 50 m³, and our water storage tanks in 2 m³ – 200 m³.
You can find more information about our water tanks here.
Safety first – ensuring efficiency
KAR products meet the highest technical and safety requirements. Thanks to this, we are trusted by transport and oil companies, process industries, airports and authorities.
Safety is our top priority, and our products go through a precise filter. We have invested heavily in the product development of safety equipment to minimize the potential for human error when using our products.
Our operation has been audited, therefore we have been granted EN ISO 3834-2 and ISO 9001 certifications. Our staff is also trained regularly. A carefully monitored and documented process ensures that our products are safe for users and the environment.
A service partner throughout the lifecycle
We don’t forget the client once the deals have been completed.
A good customer relationship is based on reliable and achievable customer service. It is therefore important for us to remain supportive whenever our expertise is needed.
We provide spare parts deliveries and inspections for the transport equipment, as well as maintenance and repair services. Our network of dozens of partners in Europe and the North-Atlantic region enables expert maintenance of equipment outside of Finland as well, even effortlessly at your current location.
When dealing with us, you can count on the support of your contact person – the service you need is always just a phone call away.
Trusted performance in challenging terrains
It is important for us to always provide personal and competent consulting service, starting from the beginning of the customer relationship.
With over 50 years of experience, we understand the business operations of our clients and are familiar with the ADR laws and regulations related to your operations. This helps us to provide optimal solutions for you with reliability and overall economic efficiency.
Our international clients benefit from our strong expertise, as we are thoroughly familiar with both Scandinavian and international regulations, as well as the harsh weather conditions faced by our clients in the Nordic countries and Greenland.
A reliable operator
We are trusted by transport companies, oil companies, the process industry and the authorities. KAR products meet the highest technical and safety requirements. Our experts make sure that our products are not only efficient to use, but also safe for people and the environment.
Along good transport links
Our office has excellent transport links thanks to the nearby ports and airports. This enables time- and cost- effective turnkey service provision for international customers. You get the necessary logistics and forwarding services for every delivery from us.
Services tailored for you
As a Finnish operator, we understand the requirements of technology imposed by severe weather conditions. Coldness, darkness and activity beyond the reach of infrastructure technology are commonplace for us. KAR devices are designed to work regardless of location and weather. Every day of the year.
Here is how it goes:
- CONTACT US – Reach our experts by phone, email, or through the contact form here.
- INITIAL ASSESSMENT – We identify your needs and listen carefully to your requirements.
- PLANNING AND CONSULT SERVICE – Our design team prepares a tailored proposal which considers your specific operational needs and current legal regulations. Our experts provide guidance to ensure the most optimal and cost-effective solutions for you.
- PROPOSAL AND OFFER – We present a proposal for your review. After your review and final adjustments, you will receive a detailed offer.
- PRODUCTION – We manufacture the product or a comprehensive solution, customized to your needs.
- DELIVERY – We deliver the finished solution on schedule with reliability, complemented by a comprehensive training for the equipment to ensure your seamless implementation and operation. We offer in-depth implementation training for the equipment user.
KAR-Lehtonen – referenssit
Meillä on ollut KAR-Lehtosen kanssa pitkäaikainen ja hyvä yhteistyö ja ollaan oltu tyytyväisiä heidän palveluun. Me ollaan tienpäällystyksessä Suomessa merkittävä tekijä ja ajetaan päällystykseen bitumia. Heillä on meidän toiminnan onnistumiseen ratkaiseva merkitys ja ovat sen täyttäneet. Lisäksi kehitystä on heillä tehty koko ajan parempaan suuntaan.
Kokemukseni on erittäin positiivinen KAR-Lehtosen toiminnasta. Kehitimme yrityksellemme uutta toimintaa ja siihen liittyen tilasin KAR-Lehtoselta alipaine/-imusäiliön ja meillä ei ole aiempaa kokemusta kyseisenlaisesta säiliöstä. Saimme yhteistyössä toteutettua juuri meille parhaan laitteen. KAR-Lehtonen oikeasti toteuttaa sen mitä asiakas haluaa ja pystyy myös asiakkaalle uusissa jutuissa antamaan neuvoa.
Vi har haft ett mycket gott samarbete med KAR-Lehtonen i över tjugo år. De har byggt ett antal olje-/ bitumen- och gassläp åt oss. De har även färdigställt alla våra tankbilar. Vi är väldigt nöjda med deras service.