We are Dimex

Hard at work since 1982

Dimex has been hard at work since 1982. We make the work fit the person by manufacturing high-design workwear that not only performs well but also feels and looks good.

As a Finnish brand, we design our clothing to perform and endure even in the most demanding conditions. For us, the highest possible quality and service are not goals to strive for, but uncompromising standards we build everything upon.

  • 1982

    Founded

  • 98%

    Delivery Accuracy

  • 0,1%

    Claims

  • 67

    NPS

Rooted in Finland. Built for work.

Dimex is a Finnish workwear brand built around the needs of real working life. Our workwear is designed and developed in Finland, in close collaboration with the people who wear it every day. By testing our products in real working environments and demanding Nordic conditions, we make sure they deliver where it matters most – on the job.

Our products are made in carefully selected production facilities that are regularly audited. Today, 35% of our production takes place in Europe, and we're continuously working to increase that share.

Raised by the north wind

Finland is a country you can feel in your bones. The free fall from summer temperatures of thirty degrees above zero to winter temperatures of thirty degrees below zero is something no one can fail to notice. And the collapse of summer’s endless daylight into the mere glimmer of light during the winter months cannot have failed to leave its mark on our character. Our ancestors did not settle in the farthest reaches of the North because they delighted in the conditions, but despite their harshness.

  1. 1982

    Beginning

    It all starts in Leppävirta

    Timo Krogerus and his business partners establish Leppävirran Kuljettajapukine, a company manufacturing workwear for drivers.

  2. 1986

    A Family Effort

    Timo’s brother, Jukka Krogerus, joins the company as a business partner.

  3. 1992

    Finland’s First

    Leppävirran Kuljettajapukine certifies Finland’s first high-visibility safety jacket.

  4. 1994

    Production Facility in Estonia

    Leppävirran Kuljettajapukine opens its own sales and production facility in Estonia.

  5. 1995

    The Dimex Brand Is Born

    The Dimex brand is introduced. Later, Dimex becomes the company’s name.

  6. 1999

    Investing in Expertise

    Employee expertise is strengthened through comprehensive training. The first board member from outside the family joins the company.

  7. 2003

    A One-Million-Euro Order

    Dimex receives a record-breaking one-million-euro order from forestry companies.

  8. 2008

    Multi-Protection Workwear

    Dimex launches its first multi-protection workwear collection.

  9. 2009

    The Whole Family Joins In

    Jukka and Sirkka Krogerus’s entire family becomes involved in the company’s operations.

  10. 2013

    Going Global

    Dimex participates in the international A+A trade fair for the first time.

  11. 2017

    Generational Transition

    Jukka retires, Riitta takes over as CEO, and Tuire continues as Chair of the Board.

  12. 2019

    Company of the Year

    Dimex receives Kauppalehti’s Company of the year award.

  13. 2021

    Change of Ownership

    Majority ownership of Dimex transfers from the Krogerus family to Sentica Partners.

  14. 2023

    Amfori Membership

    Dimex commits to Amfori’s international sustainability framework.

  15. 2024

    Helsinki Showroom

    Dimex opens a showroom in Helsinki.

  16. 2024

    Strengthening Sustainability Efforts

    Dimex’s environmental responsibility program is updated to be more comprehensive. Dimex earns a Bronze Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment.

  17. 2025

    Our Own Glove Collection

    Dimex expands its product range and launches its first own-brand work gloves.

  18. 2026

    Aiming High

    Our relentless pursuit of better personal protective equipment continues worldwide.

How Dimex Became Dimex

Roots of determination

Dimex was founded in Leppävirta, Finland, in 1982, when Timo Krogerus and his business partners established Leppävirran Kuljettajapukine, a company specialising in workwear manufacturing.

The early years were challenging, but determination and perseverance kept the company moving forward. Customers were sought out personally across Finland. In 1986, Timo's brother Jukka Krogerus joined him as a business partner, and the company began to grow steadily, one customer relationship at a time.

From the very beginning, products were developed in close collaboration with their users to ensure they performed in real working environments and demanding conditions. In 1995, the product name Dimex was introduced, later becoming the name of the company itself.

As a family business run by Jukka and Sirkka Krogerus and their daughters Riita and Tuire, Dimex grew into a well-known Finnish workwear brand.

Dimex today

Today, Dimex is a globally operating expert in heavy-duty workwear, proudly carrying its roots in Leppävirta wherever it goes.

A lot has changed, but the attitude remains the same. The determination and perseverance that built the company are still reflected in both the people behind Dimex and those who wear its products.