Our Second Century of Progress and Innovation.
Toika is a family business which has worked since 1898 for long-term customership and partnership.
Toika-Shop
In Toika-Shop you will find equipment for weaving, spinning, felting, bobbin lace and tufting. We have a wide selection of yarns and weft for rag rugs as well as handicraft books. Our loom models are exhibited in the show-room. There are also plenty of handicrafts with instructions and lots of other things that interest both weaving hobbyists and professionals. Come to see and feel them – and bring your friends, too!
For groups, please make an appointment in advance.
Our shop is located in the centre of Toijala in the town of Akaa. It is easy to drop by: Choose exit 31 from highway 3 or walk 500 meters from Toijala railway station.
Toika Oy
Haittilantie 4 A
37800 Akaa
Finland
Tel: +358 3 542 1095
Open: Monday-Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm or prearranged
info (at) toika.com
History
Toika was founded already in 1898 and has been run by the same family since then.
The company’s first products were weaving reeds. In 1898 the first reed machine was bought by Gustaf Pihlgren. In the picture, Fritjof Pihola, the son of Gustaf Pihlgren, is standing beside the first reed machine.
In 1920 the company moved to Toijala to be closer to its customers. The product range grew to cover the most important weaving equipment.
After the second world war the manufacture of hand looms began.
In 1960 Toika began its export. In the 1970’s the Loimien Lomassa magazine for weavers started to appear and the Toika weaving courses for foreigners started.
The company has always attended trade fairs in Finland and abroad. Until 1987 the name of the company was Toijalan Kaidetehdas.
On summer trade fairs in Finland the Toika car was a common sight.
In the 1980’s the computer loom and the pneumatic loom were developed. The Norwood workshop looms were added to the product range in the 1990’s.
In 2002 Toika started manufacturing daycare and school furniture.
Team
Finnish
English
Swedish
Finnish
German
English
Finnish
English
Swedish
Finnish
Swedish
English
Our Values
We respect traditions
We Respect Traditions
- Our customer relationships are long-term
- We work in a sustainable way
- We know where we come from
We move forward
We Move forward
- We search for new customers and markets
- We develop new solutions
We aim to be the best
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- Our customer service is excellent
- Our products are high quality and have a long service life
- We use only high quality materials
We are straightforward
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- We respect our employees
- Our employees understand their vital role in building customer satisfaction