Sidus
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Native name | Sidus Moottoriyhtiö |
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| ISIN | VLSE: SDUS |
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | Vuornaa, Valkea (23 August 1948) |
| Founder | Heimo Järvinen Mauri Miettinen |
| Headquarters | Vuornaa , |
Area served | Worldwide |
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Sidus Motor Company Oyj (Valkean: Sidus Moottoriyhtiö) is a Valkean multinational conglomerate mostly known for the manufacture of automobiles, motorcycles, and engines. As of 2018, Sidus is the largest Valkean motorcycle manufacturer since 1956 and the second largest Valkean automobile manufacturer after Valkean Industrial Consortium (VTK). Sidus is also one of the largest manufacturers of internal combustion engines.
Sidus Motor Company produces and sells automobiles and motorcycles under the Sidus brand as well as luxury cars under the JLC brand. Sidus also manufactures marine engines, personal watercraft, powersports equipment, and garden equipment. They also have been involved in other industrial fields such as robotics and aerospace.
History
In 1933, Heimo Järvinen founded the Järvinen Motor Company in the city of Novika. Based in a workshop employing 17 men, they manufactured limited-volume luxury cars such as the Model 10 coupe, Model 20 sedan, and Model 22 roadster. They also produced parts for military vehicles. However, differences between Järvinen and the board of management arose regarding the company's direction. He wanted to build people's cars for Valkeans, but his partners wanted to continue building luxury cars for the elite. Järvinen eventually departed from Järvinen Motor Company in 1945.
Shortly after his departure, his daughter, Stella, died from severe pneumonia. While he was putting away her things, he came across a pendant with a five-knotted star; a gift he had given to her when she was eight. The pendant would become the inspiration for Järvinen and his future company. In 1947 he moved to Vuornaa and met Mauri Miettinen, and together they founded Sidus Motor Company on 23 August 1948.