What began as a small Finnish business selling used van shelves has grown into a trusted supplier of van shelving systems across the EU. This is the story of vanshelves.com, its roots in hyllytpakuun.fi, and why more and more professionals in Europe choose us to make their working day easier.
Suomen Pakuhylly Oy was founded in 2010 with a simple idea: to make it easier for van users to find and purchase shelving solutions. The company initially focused on used shelves, sold through a new online store – hyllytpakuun.fi.
It quickly became clear that demand exceeded the supply of used shelving. The market lacked simple, durable, and easy-to-install shelving systems that could be delivered quickly.
This insight led to the creation of our own brand – E-Flex.
E-Flex shelves are based on three core principles:
We don’t try to offer every possible feature. Instead, we focus on what 95 percent of van users actually need – and we keep the product range compact to ensure availability and fast delivery.
Every shelving unit comes with installation instructions and mounting hardware. Since most of our customers are skilled professionals such as electricians, HVAC technicians, locksmiths, and builders, self-installation is straightforward.
Our products are so durable that we provide the longest warranty on the market – a full 10 years. E-Flex shelves are not disposable; they can be moved from one van to another and retain their resale value.
Our company is located in Tuusula, about 30 minutes from Helsinki, in the heart of southern Finland. In Tuusula, we have our own showroom, warehouse, and fitting service, directly serving Finnish professionals.
We keep our entire range in stock – so there are no four-week production delays. This has been a key part of our reputation for fast and reliable service.
Our team is small, with fewer than 10 employees, but we are supported by strong partners in areas such as manufacturing, e-commerce, and marketing. The company is led by an experienced CEO who is also the majority owner. Other shareholders work in senior positions in Finland’s vehicle outfitting sector.
In short: we know vans. Our owners and team bring decades of experience to every product we sell.
By 2024, interest in our products was growing outside Finland – even though our website was still only in Finnish. We had received inquiries and even orders from countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Germany.
In March 2025, we launched vanshelves.com – a fully translated online store in English and Swedish, serving all EU countries.
We deliver through trusted partners such as DB Schenker, DHL, and PostNord, always choosing the fastest and most reliable shipping option for each country. Over 90 percent of orders arrive within a week, and shipping costs are the same as if you were ordering from a local supplier.
In the first five months alone, we have shipped dozens of shelving systems to over 10 countries – and this is just the beginning.
Our original online store, hyllytpakuun.fi, has over 80 Google reviews with a five-star average – clear proof of customer satisfaction. And if we ever make a mistake, we work hard to make things right so that the customer still recommends us.
Our goal is for every customer to become a promoter.
Now, through vanshelves.com, we deliver the same quality, service, and reliability to van users across Europe.
We are not a faceless tech company or dropshipping operation. We are a small team of real people who know the trade, care about our customers, and constantly improve based on feedback.
We believe every van user should have a safe, efficient, and well-organized workspace. That’s why we created E-Flex – and that’s why we are excited to continue growing vanshelves.com together with our customers.
If you have any questions or just want to say hello, you can always contact us at info@vanshelves.com.
We are here to support your work.
Let’s get your van organized – visit vanshelves.com and join over 7,000 satisfied customers across Europe.
