SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 21, 2025 – Finnish sauna manufacturer Mondex is redefining electric sauna heating with the launch of the new Rakka Mondex, a premium heater inspired by Lapland’s rugged landscapes and designed to deliver the authentic, gentle warmth of a traditional wood-burning sauna. Set to debut at aquanale 2025 (Hall 8.1, Booth D20), the Rakka combines timeless sauna aesthetics with digital convenience, marking a new phase in Finland’s most iconic wellness tradition.
A Sauna Heater That Bridges Tradition and Technology
The Rakka Mondex is designed to replicate the deeply relaxing atmosphere of a wood-fired sauna, while leveraging modern efficiency and user control. The 10.5 kW model holds up to 200 kg of natural stones, ensuring steady, radiant heat and soft, moist steam for an extended bathing experience. Its patented structure showcases the stone mass as a central design element, creating both a visual and functional highlight within any sauna space.
Users can customize their experience through E2 electronic regulation with Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling precise temperature and timing control, or opt for a traditional mechanical system. This flexibility allows both professional wellness facilities and private users to tailor the sauna ritual to their preferred level of automation.
Rooted in Finnish Sauna Heritage
For Mondex, the Rakka is more than a product launch—it’s an embodiment of Finnish cultural identity. As the company explains: “Fell streams, light summer nights, calm lakes, cottages and the smell of birch leaves. These are all part of the Finnish landscape, just like the sauna.” The design draws directly from the rakka boulder fields of Lapland, translating nature’s raw energy into the calm, enveloping heat that defines the Finnish sauna experience.
From Local Craftsmanship to Global Reach
Founded in 1992 in Kokkola, Central Ostrobothnia, Mondex has grown from a pioneering soapstone stove maker into a leading innovator in electric and wood-burning heaters. Every product is still designed, manufactured, and assembled in Ylivieska, Northern Ostrobothnia, ensuring the highest standards of quality and authenticity. The company’s production site employs over 100 skilled professionals and proudly carries the Finnish Avainlippu label, certifying local origin and craftsmanship.
Integration into Darekon Group Strengthens Global Outlook
Following its merger with Premec Oy in 2016 and subsequent integration into Oy Darekon Ltd in early 2022, Mondex now operates as part of a globally active manufacturing network. From July 1, 2025, the brand will continue under the name Mondex Oy, maintaining its Finnish identity while leveraging Darekon’s international scale and operational stability. This transition positions Mondex to meet rising demand for premium, sustainable sauna solutions across both residential and hospitality markets.
Sustainability, Wellness, and the Future of Heat Design
As global wellness and spa industries shift toward sustainable and sensory-rich experiences, electric sauna technology is evolving to meet these expectations. Mondex’s Rakka heater reflects this trend by combining:
- Energy-efficient performance with authentic heat quality
- Smart connectivity for digital wellness environments
- Aesthetic integration into spa and hotel interior design
- Durability and safety through precision Finnish engineering
By merging modern controls with centuries-old sauna culture, Mondex offers architects, spa operators, and distributors a differentiated product that unites heritage, design, and digital control in one elegant system.
Learn more about Mondex and the new Rakka heater at www.mondex.fi.