Vaisala Meteorological Systems

Vaisala develops, manufactures and markets products and services for environmental and industrial measurement. Vaisala's markets are global. The mission is to provide the basis for better quality of life, environmental protection, safety, efficiency and cost savings.

The major customer groups are national meteorological services, aviation authorities, defence forces, road and rail authorities, land and water resource management agencies, research institutes, insurance companies, public utilities and industry worldwide. Vaisala's aim is to serve customers who appreciate premium class value. The company is the global market leader in many of its core businesses.

Vaisala had more than 1 000 employees and achieved net sales of EUR 180.6 million in 2004. Vaisala serves customers around the world. Operations outside Finland accounted for 97% of its net sales in 2004.