PERI

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.

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

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

• Formwork systems
• Scaffolding solutions
• Civil infrastructure
• Construction engineering
• 3D construction printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Weißenhorn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Engineering and Technical Services: Expert engineering support, consulting, and supervision throughout construction projects. Includes 3D planning, structural calculations, and project-specific technical support.
4. 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.
5. 3D Construction Printing Solutions: 3D concrete printing technology and solutions through PERI 3D Construction subsidiary, combining printing technology with construction know-how.
6. CNC Cutting, Formwork Assembly, and Customization: Customized formwork elements production, cut-to-size plywood panels, 3D elements, and formwork assembly services.
7. 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

Core 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

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered technology, core, major, innovation and subsidiary.

• TactontechnologyTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2026CPQ software provider. PERI SE is an early customer of Tacton's AI Product Modeling Assistant, reporting 40-80% productivity gains in modeling speed.
• PATRIZIA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025Partnership 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.
• WelthungerhilfecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025German 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 InternationalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2024Global governing body for openBIM. PERI SE became member in March 2024. openBIM extends BIM results through international standards and defined work processes.
• COIMECmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction 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 gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-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 ZurichinnovationStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for developing robot-assisted production of concrete structures. PERI works with ETH and other partners on innovative construction methods.
• VemaventurisubsidiaryOthersPERI subsidiary providing concrete sensor technology solutions including real-time pressure, temperature, and fill-level monitoring for construction efficiency and safety.
• KernsubsidiaryOthersPERI subsidiary focused on tunnel technology solutions.
• PERI 3D ConstructionsubsidiaryOthersPERI subsidiary and leading supplier of 3D construction printing technology worldwide, revolutionizing how buildings are designed and built.
• promaintainsubsidiaryOthersPERI subsidiary providing maintenance services for construction equipment.
• mh internationalsubsidiaryOthersPERI subsidiary operating in the international market.
• SyfitsubsidiaryOthersMajority-owned PERI company providing identification and tracking solutions for construction equipment.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct 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

• Xx.com/perigroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments3 records

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