Finland based Kirami OY have been supplying wood-fired hot tubs to the UK market since 2001 and outdoor saunas since 2019. The Log Company (Richmond) Ltd was established in 2011 by lifelong friends Mark Smith and Edward Gibbon. Based in North Yorkshire and supplying the whole of the UK, we are proud to have built a team of over 15 and have a large number of private and business customers who we are happy and proud to supply with Kirami products.
Trading today as Kirami UK we deal directly with the Kirami team in Finland. We offer our valued customers the benefits of Kirami products and Finnish bathing expertise, alongside the efficiency and peace of mind that comes with being able to deal with a transparent and dedicated UK based company.
Why Kirami?
- Finnish build quality and consistency
- Innovative design using modern materials where suited yet retaining a traditional look
- Full UK based sales, support and long-term parts availability
- Full traceability to the factory in Finland
- Kirami are Europe's largest manufacturer of hot tubs
- Harvia, founded in 1950 and currently the world's largest sauna heater and stove manufacturer
- Engineered for a long life as well as for safe and effective use in private and business settings
- 99% recyclable
- Used in many accommodation and spa businesses across the UK
- Flexible and competitive finance available (FCA registered company)
History of Kirami
Kirami came to life whilst Founder, Mika was living in Sweden in the early 2000's. 'At the time there were no hot tubs available in Finland, but we believed there would be a demand for them. We imported our first tubs from Sweden, but we soon started our own production since we wanted to offer better quality to our customers.'
From 2006 - 2011 Kirami moved to larger facilities in Kiikka and expanded New Product Development. Manufacturing of Thermowood tubs and powerful TUBE heaters started to take place in addition to the existing spruce and aluminium models. Demand for plastic tubs gained momentum due to their easy-to-clean and easy-to-maintain properties. The goal of product development had always been hot tubs that are more user-friendly and easier to care for than anything before. A hot tub with a plastic inner tub was a new product that immediately became incredibly popular.
As the demand for products grew, production capacity also increased, which led to purchasing of new and larger facilities in Sastamala. The facilities are still in use to this date. With over 3,000 square metres of heated space to meet the needs of an ever-growing business.
Welcoming Harvia in 2021
In 2021 Harvia strengthened its position in the sauna and spa market by acquiring still water hot tub manufacturer Kirami.
Harvia is a Finnish company that designs and manufactures saunas, spas, and heaters. They have been in business since 1950 and have customers in over 80 countries. Harvia offers a wide range of products, including:
Saunas: Harvia offers ready-made indoor sauna cabins, custom-designed bathroom saunas, outdoor saunas, and hybrid saunas.
Heaters: Harvia offers a variety of electric and wood-burning heaters, including the Harvia Spirit, Harvia The Wall, Harvia Vega, Harvia Cilindro, Harvia Glow, and Harvia Legend.
Steam and spa: Harvia offers steam bathing solutions for both home and commercial spas.
Accessories: Harvia offers accessories to enhance your sauna experience.
Sauna booklet: Harvia offers a sauna booklet that provides information about different types of saunas, their benefits, and how to choose the right one.
Harvia's products are designed to be easy to use, practical, and safe. They also offer modern control units that allow you to preheat your sauna from afar with the MyHarvia mobile application.
2015-2016 - expanding further
The Kirami product range expanded further in the accessories sector to make hot tub experiences even more pleasant. This included products such as the floating Tubbar cup holder and the unbreakable Drinkit champagne glasses. Additional new product development took place for the wider sector of Outdoor Living, creating a range called 'Outstanding' which is made of Corten steel. The collection includes high-quality, Finnish-made products for garden decorations and outdoor cooking. The Triholdy decoration and the Freedom outdoor fire were the first Outstanding products
2017-2018 - growing the product selection...
Yet again the Kirami product selection grew, including the now customer favourite, Family M hot-tub, the design of which focused on children, the elderly and disabled bathers. The new, luxurious Premium tubs replaced the aluminium tubs, and Minipool Grandy was introduced to combine the best qualities of a tub and a pool.
For urban gardens, we introduced the Family City product, in which the water is heated and cleaned by an electric Tubtainer maintenance unit. A new LED lighting solution placed inside the tub, with the light shining through the tub, helps create a comfortable atmosphere in the dark.
2019-2020 - Launching the Kirami FinVision® sauna
Kirami expanded its product range to include outdoor saunas by launching the Kirami FinVision® sauna. Thanks to its growing popularity, a separate Sauna Factory was opened in November 2020. Other new products included the smaller Tiny hot tubs as well as the Tubbar2 floating drink holder. Operations in Sweden grew at such a rate that in February 2020 Kirami Oy considered it necessary to establish a sister company, Kirami Ab, to serve the Swedish market.
20 years of Kirami
Kirami’s 20th year of operations started in January 2021 with the opening of an export and marketing office in Turku; the official date of the 20th anniversary is in May 2021.
On May 28th 2021, Kirami joined Harvia Group, which is the Global leader in the sauna and spa market.
