Lapin Kumi, part of Citira, has signed an agreement to acquire Päijät-Kumi
2026-01-13 09:40:00
Lapin Kumi, Citira’s Finnish tire services chain, has signed an agreement to acquire Päijät-Kumi, an established provider of tire services in Jyväskylä, central Finland. The acqusition marks the next step in Citira’s strategy to build Lapin Kumi to service all major transport routes across Finland.
“Päijät-Kumi is a well-managed company with a strong history and an established position in the industry. Their longstanding efforts and professional staff provide an excellent platform for the future. We want to ensure that their achievements will continue to be built upon in the years to come,” says Ville Ruokanen, CEO of Lapin Kumi.
Päijät-Kumi is a family-owned business founded in 1991. In 2008, Päijät-Kumi entered a new phase when ownership was passed to the next generation, and in 2022, Päijät-Kumi moved to a new location in Keljon Eteläportti.
“We feel that 2026 is the right time to become part of the expanding Lapin Kumi group. Through this transaction, we will gain even better opportunities to develop our operations and to offer our customers the best possible service. We are very much looking forward to the journey ahead together with our entire staff,” says Jussi Vuoristo of Päijät-Kumi.
Päijät-Kumi will continue to operate in its current location with the same team, as part of Lapin Kumi. The current owners will become co-owners of Citira. The transaction will be completed in January 2026.