GENUINE EXCELLENCE
Sisu’s core competences are in the product development and production of trucks and military vehicles. In parallel, vehicle tech-nology consulting services, as well as the related design and project management, are also key elements in Sisu’s strategy and
operations.
Sisu is a pioneer in the Nordic market in the development of heavy duty vehicles. Sisu’s strengths, in addition to its know-how, are in its flexibility and Customer service. Continuous staff training and co-operation with educational institutions in the field en-sures the competitiveness also in the coming years. Trust gained in the local market creates the conditions for the development and expansion of export operations. As a result, Sisu is also investing strongly in project planning and services. In order to keep on progressing, we are ready to continue to meet the needs and requirements of our customers.
2020
2021
Sisu Auto delivers SISU GTP 4×4 -test series to Finnish Army.
Sisu Auto 90 years.
2020
Finnish Army aquires SISU GTP 4×4 test series.
10th anniversary of the co-operation between Sisu Auto and Daimler Truck Ag.
2010
2019
SISU GTP 4×4 General purpose variant introduced.
SISU -original spare parts distribution to TAVO Oy.
Petri Kananen appointed as Managing Director of Oy Sisu Auto Ab.
Suvanto Trucks Oy SISU Polar dealership agreement in Southwest Finland.
2018
SISU Polar Hybrid -range and SISU Polar ROCK S launched and start of sales.
SISU GTP -introduced.
SISU Polar sales starting in Latvia.
2017
Introduction of SISU Polar Hybrid powerline and Super Polar 10×6 mining truck.
Subsidiaries Sisu Auto Trucks Oy and Sisu Engineering Oy merged into Oy Sisu Auto Ab on June 30, 2017.
Oy Sisu Auto AB merged with Suomen Autoteollisuus Oy on July 1, 2017. At the same time, the business name of Suomen Autoteollisuus Oy will be changed to Oy Sisu Auto Ab.
2016
SISU celebrates its 85th anniversary as a company and brand.
2015
The first SISU E15TI 10×10 new generation oilfield maintenance and service vehicle chassis (Workover Rig) completed for customer.
Finnish Special Vehicles Ltd and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd (JAC) signed a cooperation agreement on heavy truck technology development.
2014
Launch of SISU Polar Euro VI trucks.
The SISU Polar range expands with off-road versions.
The first Sisu Polar Euro 6 with Eaton Fuller manual transmission has been handed over to the customer on 25.11.
2013
Timo Korhonen redeemed the holdings of Olof and Maija Elenius in a transaction announced on August 16, 2013.
The SISU E15TI 10×10 off-road truck has been selected as the platform for the next generation of oilfield maintenance and service vehicles (Workover Rigs) by OMV Petrom Romania.
2012
Development program in Sisu Auto continues – production of trucks back in-house.
Sisu Polar has been nominated as the Truck of the Year 2012 in Finland by the leading Finnish truck magazine ‘Auto, tekniikka ja kuljetus’.
2011
Sisu celebrates 80 years as a company and trademark.
2010
Suomen Autoteollisuus Oy passes into the ownership of Olof Elenius and Timo Korhonen in July.
Sisu Auto Group comprises three complementary corporations: Sisu Auto Trucks Oy, Sisu Defence Oy and Sisu Engineering Oy.
Sisu Auto and the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, German Daimler AG, sign a contract on using Daimler-manufactured Mercedes-Benz components and vehicle engineering in Sisu trucks.
The new range is introduced in November and called SISU Polar.
Veho Commercial Vehicles is in charge of Sisu sales in Finland.
2000
2009
The Finnish Defence Forces order 60 sturdy, armoured, four-axle SISU 8×8 E13TP cross-country trucks.
Sisu Auto begins strategic co-operation on SISU trucks with Finnish engineering company Komas Oy and outsources assembly operations to it.
2008
The Finnish Defence Forces order 232 SISU 4×4 models.
Sisu Auto Trucks wins an international competitive tender for the delivery of 91 timber truck-trailer combinations and 12 gravel trucks to Russia’s biggest international forest industry company, Ilim Group.
The Carrier transportation vehicle is introduced at the Metko exhibition.
1990
1995
The first generation E-series equipped with Sisu’s own cab is introduced.
1994
Disconnection of the last axle is taken into serial production.
1991
As the only manufacturer Sisu introduces a 460mm high frame with integrated body components replacing the use of sub frames.
1980
1988
Production of the 5-axle truck is started.
1985
Sisu Racing joins the FIA truck racing, winning the European championships in 1991, 1992, and 1993.
1981
Oy Suomen Autoteollisuus Ab celebrates its 50th anniversary. Oy Sisu-Auto Ab is adopted as the new name.
1980
The S-series, which will later be awarded is introduced. The first model is SK 150. The first prototypes of military vehicles, Pasi and Masi are made. These vehicles gain large-scale success sercing UN peace forces worldwide.
1970
1979
Export of truck cabs is started.
1970
Sisu introduces the rigid frame concept with closed profile cross members.
1960
1965
As the first European truck manufacturer, Sisu introduces reinforced plastic hoods and front mudguards in bonneted trucks.
1964
The off-road military truck KB-45, is introduced. Over 500 units are produced until 1982.
1962
The Sisu KB-112 is the first European truck equipped with a hydraulically tipped cab entered into serial production.
1960
Sisu de Colombia Limitada delivers the first 33 Kontio- Sisu vehicles to Colombia, starting large-scale export to South America.
1950
1958
The legendary SISU bogie lift is introduced in a SISU 6×2 truck. The successful concept is still in production.
1940
1949
The first factory-ready Sisu trucks with pickup and tail lift are manufactured.
1930
1936
Export to Estonia is launched.
1931-1933
O/Y Suomen Autoteollisuus A/B (Finnish Automobile Industry) is founded and a competition on inventing a name for the make was won by the Finnish name SISU. Serial production of the vehicles commences. Tor Nessling is appointed managing director and for four decades, Sisu develops and produces trucks superior to its competitors under his guidance.