Honkarakenne Oyj, trading under the brand Honka, is a Finnish manufacturer specializing in log homes, holiday homes, and public buildings, with its headquarters and sole production facility located in Karstula, Central Finland. Founded in 1958 by the Saarelainen brothers, the company pioneered industrial log house manufacturing and has maintained a continuous focus on innovation and sustainable wood construction. Since its listing on the Nasdaq Helsinki in 1987, Honkarakenne has become the world’s best-selling log house brand, having delivered more than 90,000 buildings to over 50 countries.
In 2024, Honkarakenne reported net sales of EUR 36.7 million, with exports constituting 29% of this total. The firm employed 157 staff members. Main export destinations include Scandinavia, Central Europe, and Asia, with notable market strength in Japan and emerging regions in Central Asia. Investments close to EUR 10 million over five years have supported technology upgrades and diversification of products, including the introduction of non-settling CLT (cross-laminated timber) logs and flexible housing concepts designed for both private and public sector use.
Honkarakenne’s portfolio ranges from private residences and holiday lodges to large-scale B2B projects such as tourist destinations and public buildings. All timber is sourced from PEFC-certified Finnish forests, emphasizing ecological responsibility. Recent projects include custom modern homes that blend Finnish and international design influences. The company's stable financial position underpins ongoing growth and product development, particularly in healthy, ecological wood construction.