PERI
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersWeißenhorn, Germany
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PERI does
PERI SE is a German, family-owned manufacturer and supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Weißenhorn, Germany. The company operates an integrated portfolio spanning wall, column, slab, free-form, and universal formwork; the PERI UP scaffolding kit combining facade and modular scaffolding; civil-infrastructure systems for tunnels and bridges; engineered wood-based panel products; more than 2,000 construction accessory components; and complementary services including engineering, BIM, CNC cutting, cleaning, and repair. Technical differentiators include the bauma Innovation Award 2025-winning VARIOKIT VCT Composite Track for steel composite bridges, RFID-tagged underlay panels, the MAXIMO single-sided tie wall formwork system, and the PERI 3D Construction subsidiary offering 3D concrete printing.
The business operates through more than 160 logistics and rental locations across over 60 countries, with wholly-owned subsidiaries handling direct sales, engineering support, and rental exchange. Revenue is generated through a mix of outright product sales (one-time), recurring rental of formwork and scaffolding from a global rental-park network, engineering and technical services, customization/CNC services, and licensing-adjacent income from 3D construction printing. Customer segments are horizontal — construction companies, infrastructure/civil engineering contractors, building construction (residential, commercial, cultural, high-rise), industrial plants (e.g., BASF, biofuel refineries), and panel-products buyers — with no single customer concentration disclosed.
Strategic posture is that of a 56-year-old, second-generation family-owned industrial leader with strong European roots pursuing selective international expansion (notably the 2024 acquisition of UK-based Mabey Hire Ltd.), digitalization through buildingSMART membership, AI-assisted configurator deployment via Tacton, and innovation partnerships with institutions such as ETH Zurich for robot-assisted construction. Sustainability is a stated priority, with reported 54% Scope 1 GHG reduction and 86% renewable-energy increase versus a 2019 base year.
PERI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PERI
- Legal name
- PERI SE
- Website
- https://peri.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PERI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Formwork and Scaffolding Systems
- NAICS
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)
Keywords
Where PERI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Weißenhorn
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
PERI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Formwork and Scaffolding Systems Sales: Sale of formwork and scaffolding systems including wall formwork, column formwork, slab formwork, free-form formwork, and PERI UP scaffolding kit. Products can be purchased directly.
- Rental Services: More than 160 rental warehouses and logistics locations worldwide provide rental services for formwork and scaffolding materials. Organized exchange of materials between PERI rental parks enables large quantities for exceptional orders.
- Engineering and Technical Services: Expert engineering support, consulting, and supervision throughout construction projects. Includes 3D planning, structural calculations, and project-specific technical support.
- Panel Products and Construction Accessories: Sale of plywood, engineered wood-based panels, and over 2,000 construction accessory components including girders, props, safety equipment, and sealing technologies.
- 3D Construction Printing Solutions: 3D concrete printing technology and solutions through PERI 3D Construction subsidiary, combining printing technology with construction know-how.
- CNC Cutting, Formwork Assembly, and Customization: Customized formwork elements production, cut-to-size plywood panels, 3D elements, and formwork assembly services.
- Cleaning and Repair Services: Professional cleaning and maintenance of formwork materials at many locations worldwide, safeguarding material inventory over long periods.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
PERI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PERI manufactures and supplies formwork systems (wall, column, slab, free-form, and universal formwork), scaffolding systems (PERI UP kit combining facade and modular scaffolding), civil infrastructure systems for tunnels and bridges, plywood and engineered wood panels, over 2,000 construction accessories, engineering and rental services, 3D construction printing solutions, and digital construction tools. The integrated portfolio is delivered to construction companies worldwide through over 160 locations, with both purchase and rental options.
Product overview
PERI is a German formwork and scaffolding manufacturer offering an integrated portfolio of construction solutions. The core offerings include Formwork Solutions (wall, column, slab, free-form, and universal formwork systems), Scaffolding Solutions (PERI UP scaffolding kit combining facade and modular scaffolding), Civil Infrastructure Systems (for tunnels and bridges), Panel Products (plywood and engineered wood), Construction Accessories (over 2,000 components), Services (engineering, rental parks, BIM), 3D Construction Printing (via PERI 3D Construction subsidiary), and Digital Solutions (online tools and PERI CAD). Key products include VTC Tunnel Formwork Carriages, MAXIMO Wall Formwork, DUO Universal Formwork, VARIOKIT VCT Composite Track (bauma Innovation Award 2025 winner), and PERI UP Modular Scaffolding. The company operates through subsidiaries including Vemaventuri (concrete sensors), PERI 3D Construction, Kern (tunnel technology), and PERI InSite Construction.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PERI 3D Construction: Subsidiary specializing in 3D construction printing technology, combining printing technology with construction know-how.
- Vemaventuri
- VARIOKIT
Products and services
- Formwork Solutions
Quantifiable outcome
- 5-day concreting cycle achievable with VARIOKIT VCT Composite Track for standard 10-metre sections
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use PERI
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
PERI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
PERI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered technology, core, major, innovation and subsidiary.
- TactontechnologyCPQ software provider. PERI SE is an early customer of Tacton's AI Product Modeling Assistant, reporting 40-80% productivity gains in modeling speed.
- PATRIZIA FoundationcorePartnership for building schools in Africa. The second PERI school opened in Syangeni, Kenya's Kitui County in December 2025. PATRIZIA Foundation cooperates with PERI for educational infrastructure development in developing regions.
- WelthungerhilfecoreGerman aid organization cooperating with PERI and PATRIZIA Foundation for school construction in Kenya. Project provides learning and housing facilities for children in drought and poverty-affected region.
- buildingSMART InternationalcoreGlobal governing body for openBIM. PERI SE became member in March 2024. openBIM extends BIM results through international standards and defined work processes.
- COIMECmajorConstruction partner for Rotterdam Capacity Growth biofuel refinery expansion project. Close collaboration between COIMEC and PERI engineers ensured precise workflows and high safety standards.
- Start Somewhere gGmbHcoreNon-profit organization that developed TwistBlock concrete hollow block system. PERI jointly developed TwistBlock Moulds formwork system with Start Somewhere. The system creates jobs and strengthens local value creation in developing countries.
- ETH ZurichinnovationUniversity partnership for developing robot-assisted production of concrete structures. PERI works with ETH and other partners on innovative construction methods.
- VemaventurisubsidiaryPERI subsidiary providing concrete sensor technology solutions including real-time pressure, temperature, and fill-level monitoring for construction efficiency and safety.
- KernsubsidiaryPERI subsidiary focused on tunnel technology solutions.
- PERI 3D ConstructionsubsidiaryPERI subsidiary and leading supplier of 3D construction printing technology worldwide, revolutionizing how buildings are designed and built.
- promaintainsubsidiaryPERI subsidiary providing maintenance services for construction equipment.
- mh internationalsubsidiaryPERI subsidiary operating in the international market.
- SyfitsubsidiaryMajority-owned PERI company providing identification and tracking solutions for construction equipment.
Scale indicators19 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PERI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Altrad: France-based industrial services group providing scaffolding, formwork, insulation, and equipment rental. Competes with PERI in scaffolding rental and industrial access across Europe, Middle East, and Australia.
- Doka: Austrian formwork manufacturer owned by Umdasch Group. Directly competes with PERI across wall, slab, and climbing formwork for commercial and infrastructure construction globally.
- RMD Kwikform: Global formwork and shoring provider (owned by Interserve/Solutia). Direct competitor in formwork rental, shoring, and falsework for infrastructure and high-rise projects.
- MFE Formwork: Italian formwork and shoring manufacturer. Competes with PERI in modular formwork and slab systems, with strong presence in Europe and the Middle East.
- ULMA Construction: Spanish formwork and scaffolding manufacturer (ULMA Group). Competes head-to-head with PERI in formwork systems, scaffolding, and shoring across Europe and Latin America.
- Layher: German-based global leader in modular scaffolding systems. Directly competes with PERI UP in facade and modular scaffolding, with strong positions in industrial access.
- Acrow Group: Provider of formwork, scaffolding, and engineered solutions for infrastructure and commercial construction. Direct peer in shoring, formwork rental, and bridge/infrastructure projects.
- EFCO: US-based concrete forming and shoring manufacturer. Directly competes with PERI in wall and slab formwork systems, primarily in North American commercial construction.
- BrandSafway (Hünnebeck): US-headquartered scaffolding and access solutions provider, owner of Hünnebeck formwork brand. Direct competitor across formwork, scaffolding, and industrial access services.
Emerging players
- COBIAX: Provider of voided slab technology using recycled plastic spheres to reduce concrete use. Comparable to PERI in serving sustainable concrete construction, but emerging rather than direct competition.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
PERI social profiles
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Valuation estimate
PERI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
PERI subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
PERI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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PERI M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments3 records
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Frequently asked questions about PERI
What does PERI do?
PERI manufactures and supplies formwork systems (wall, column, slab, free-form, and universal formwork), scaffolding systems (PERI UP kit combining facade and modular scaffolding), civil infrastructure systems for tunnels and bridges, plywood and engineered wood panels, over 2,000 construction accessories, engineering and rental services, 3D construction printing solutions, and digital construction tools. The integrated portfolio is delivered to construction companies worldwide through over 160 locations, with both purchase and rental options.
Is PERI a public or private company?
PERI is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was PERI founded?
PERI was founded in 1969. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is PERI based?
PERI is headquartered in Weißenhorn, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does PERI make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Formwork and Scaffolding Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are rental Services, engineering and Technical Services, panel Products and Construction Accessories, 3D Construction Printing Solutions, CNC Cutting, Formwork Assembly, and Customization and cleaning and Repair Services.
Who are PERI's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Altrad, Doka, RMD Kwikform, MFE Formwork, ULMA Construction, Layher, Acrow Group, EFCO and BrandSafway (Hünnebeck). COBIAX is listed as an emerging player.
Does PERI have an API?
No public API is recorded for PERI.
What industry is PERI in?
PERI's product category is Formwork and Scaffolding Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAFAL, Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing. Its NAICS code is 333120 and its SIC code is 3531.