Doka

What Doka does

Doka is a global formwork, scaffolding and shoring solutions provider headquartered in Amstetten, Austria, and operating as a core subsidiary of the Umdasch Group. Founded in 1868 and employing approximately 8,000 people across more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 54 countries, Doka supplies engineered concrete-construction systems including wall formwork (Frami Xlife, Framax, Top 50, SuperCurve circular formwork, MFE monolithic aluminium), floor and slab formwork (SuperDek, Dokaflex, DokaXdek), climbing formwork (Super Climber SCP, Shear Wall Climber SCP with FormDrive), heavy engineering kits (Doka UniKit, DokaXshore, Staxo), working scaffolds (Ringlock, AT-PAC), and integrated safety/perimeter systems (MF240). The technology stack increasingly combines physical formwork with digital and AI layers, notably the Doka 360 platform (launched April 2025), Concremote and DokaXact sensor systems, the AI Counting & Identification computer-vision tool built with Microsoft, and the DFDS/DokaCAD planning software suite integrated with AutoCAD and Revit.

Doka monetises through three primary streams: hardware sales of formwork systems and components, recurring rental programmes for formwork, shoring and scaffolding equipment that support a circular-economy model, and in-house engineering services providing custom design, assembly drawings, calculations and on-site technical support. Go-to-market combines a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting large construction contractors (turnerconstruction.com, White Construction, Gardinia Engineering, CURIS/HOK joint ventures) with event-driven demand generation at major industry shows such as bauma and CONEXPO, plus a transactional mid-market online shop at shop.doka.com and the myDoka customer portal. Customer segments span high-rise residential and commercial construction, large infrastructure (bridges, tunnels, power plants), public-sector projects (Florida Everglades restoration, Foothill High School, Assiniboine Park Zoo) and industrial scaffolding via AT-PAC.

Recent strategic activity is heavily growth- and platform-oriented: Doka acquired US-based AT-PAC in February 2023 and Malaysian MFE Formwork Technology in February 2024 to extend its scaffolding and Asia-Pacific footprint, then in April 2025 used the bauma trade show to launch Doka 360 alongside an automation suite (DokaXbot Lift robotics, DoKart 3, FormDrive, Doka LeanForm) and sustainable products (Xlife top sheet with upcycled-plastic core, intelligent heated formwork for CO2-reduced concrete). AI Counting & Identification went live in June 2025 in partnership with Microsoft, deployed at 50+ Doka locations with 98%+ accuracy, and in February 2026 Doka joined the UN Global Compact with a Net Zero by 2040 target aligned to the Science Based Targets initiative.

Name

Doka

Legal name

Doka GmbH

Website

https://doka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Doka is a global formwork, scaffolding and shoring solutions provider serving enterprise contractors in high-rise, infrastructure and industrial construction. A subsidiary of Umdasch Group, it operates 160+ facilities across 54+ countries with 8,000 employees and combines hardware, rental and engineering services with the Doka 360 digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Formwork and Scaffolding Systems

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete & Masonry Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

Keywords

• Formwork systems
• Concrete construction solutions
• Scaffolding systems
• Climbing formwork
• Shoring equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dielsdorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Doka sells formwork systems, scaffolding components, system components (props, beams, sheets), and related construction equipment to contractors and builders.
2. Equipment Rental: Doka offers rental programs for formwork, shoring, and scaffolding products. Rental model provides efficiency and flexibility for contractors while supporting circular economy through material reuse.
3. Engineering Services: In-house professional engineers provide custom formwork design, assembly and erection plans, technical support, calculations, and cost-effective solutions tailored to specific project requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Doka develops, manufactures, rents, and services formwork, scaffolding, and shoring systems for concrete construction, complemented by in-house engineering design and digital tools (Doka 360, Concremote, DokaXact, AI Counting). Its portfolio spans wall, floor/slab, climbing, circular, and shoring systems used on high-rise, infrastructure, residential/commercial, and industrial projects worldwide. The company sells directly to contractors and developers through 160+ sales and logistics facilities, an online shop, and dedicated AT-PAC scaffolding locations, bundling hardware with engineering and digital workflow services.

Product overview

Doka is a world leader in formwork and scaffolding solutions operating as part of Umdasch Group. The company offers an extensive portfolio organized into formwork systems (wall formwork including Frami, Framax, Top 50, SuperCurve, and MFE monolithic aluminum; floor/slab formwork including SuperDek, Dokaflex, and DokaXdek; climbing formwork including Super Climber SCP and Shear Wall Climber SCP), scaffolding solutions (Ringlock and AT-PAC), shoring systems (Doka UniKit, DokaXshore, Load-bearing Systems), and safety systems. The digital platform Doka 360 integrates all key touchpoints from planning through operations, supported by smart sensor solutions (Concremote, DokaXact) and AI-powered tools (AI Counting & Identification). Design software includes DokaCAD for AutoCAD/Revit and the DFDS Planning Software suite. Services encompass engineering, rental, and e-commerce through the online shop. Recent innovations showcased at bauma 2025 include automation solutions (DokaXbot Lift, DoKart 3, FormDrive), sustainability products (Xlife top sheet with upcycled plastic core, intelligent heated formwork for low-carbon concrete), and infrastructure systems (DokaXshore, UniKit upgrades, Bridge Edge Beam Formwork NG).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Doka 360: Integrated digital customer platform that connects and streamlines all key touchpoints from planning and ordering to site operations and return logistics along the formwork process.

Products and services

• Doka 360 Integrated digital customer platform that connects and streamlines all key touchpoints from planning and ordering to site operations and return logistics along the formwork process for construction contractors.
• Frami Xlife Framed handset formwork system for fast forming of concrete walls, cores, foundations, and columns; lightweight panels erectable by hand without crane, with modular design for optimum adaptability.
• Framax Framed formwork system for wall construction; now featuring Xlife top sheet. Used for core, facade, and tall column forming applications on projects such as the Indiana University Hospital.
• Top 50 Large-area steel formwork system for high-rise and commercial construction. Used for core and facade construction with efficient cycling capabilities on large projects.
• SuperCurve Steel circular formwork system for constructing circular or curved walls with radii as small as 7 feet, featuring a simple spindle design for continuous radius adaptation and compatibility with Framax and Frami systems.
• SuperDek Slab formwork system with patented drop-head design for quick stripping and early re-use; features an 8x8 grid enabling crews to pour more square footage per day while reducing labour and setup time.
• Dokaflex Floor slab formwork scoring for diversity and adaptability to widely differing construction tasks.
• Super Climber SCP Modular climbing formwork solution for high-rise construction with crane-independent climbing and push-button operation; used for core construction with fast cycling capabilities.
• Shear Wall Climber SCP Crane-independent climbing formwork for shear walls featuring self-guiding, self-leveling hydraulic cylinders and 6-foot-wide walkways; pairs with FormDrive for automated climbing.
• MF240 Perimeter safety and access platform system tailored for unique height and design requirements in high-rise construction.
• Xlife top sheet Formwork sheet with a core made entirely from upcycled plastic, designed for high durability, multiple reuse cycles, and closed-loop recyclability at end of life; used as a sustainable sheet on Doka framed formwork systems.
• DokaPly Range of formwork plywood sheets including Phenolic, MDO, HDO, and Birch variants for vertical, horizontal, slab edge, and column formwork applications.
• Load-bearing Systems (Staxo 100 and other shoring solutions) Load-bearing systems designed for flexibility, outstanding cost-efficiency, and optimum workplace safety, including Staxo 100 and other shoring solutions for slab and beam support.
• Safety Systems Site safety solutions including catch fans, protection screens, guardrail systems, and other site safety equipment for working at height.
• Ringlock Working scaffold system for construction applications; now integrated with UniKit heavy shoring for expanded versatility and safe access at extreme heights.
• AT-PAC scaffolding Industrial scaffolding solutions acquired in 2023 and now part of umdasch Industrial Solutions; provides facade scaffolding, access systems, and expanded shoring applications for industrial and construction customers.
• Doka UniKit Heavy engineering kit for complex infrastructure and industrial applications including bridges, tunnels, and power plants; features flexible configuration, high load-bearing capacity, and new wall-mounted support up to 400 kN.
• DokaXshore Lightweight, tool-free shoring system with 100 kN leg load capacity, featuring just four parts per level for intuitive assembly and all-around safety.
• DokaXdek Slab formwork system family including table, panel, and I-frame variants, designed for faster cycles, fewer components, and simple safe setup.
• DokaXbot Lift Semi-automated robot for slab formwork positioning that enables precise placement of formwork panels up to 5.7 meters high from a ground-level workstation with sensor-based fine positioning.
• DoKart 3 Next-generation shifting device for faster and more flexible repositioning of table forms, reaching heights up to 4.5 meters (7.1 meters with stacking frame), with integrated working lights and digitally adjustable work heights.
• Doka FormDrive Next-generation drive system for automated climbing and formwork removal with a tablet-controlled interface for real-time accuracy, reducing physical strain while increasing safety and productivity.
• Doka LeanForm Mobile prefabrication platform allowing complete formwork units to be assembled in a controlled workstation before being lifted into place by crane; brings industrialized production methods to construction sites.
• Concremote Smart sensor solution for real-time concrete monitoring that delivers insights on concrete curing and stripping readiness; integrated into the Doka 360 platform.
• DokaXact Sensor solutions including DokaXact Pressure for fresh concrete pressure measurement and DokaXact Load for formwork load monitoring; integrated into the Doka 360 platform.
• AI Counting & Identification Proprietary AI tool for automated identification and counting of formwork and scaffolding materials from mobile photos using computer vision, achieving 98%+ accuracy across 20+ product categories; deployed at 50+ Doka locations worldwide.
• MFE monolithic aluminum formwork Monolithic aluminum formwork technology acquired from MFE Formwork Technology in 2024, designed for modern, high-speed construction with all-in-one forming capability across walls and slabs.
• DokaCAD for AutoCAD Formwork planning software for the AutoCAD environment that enables 3D modelling and planning of formwork systems as part of the DFDS (Doka Formwork Design Software) suite.
• DokaCAD for Revit BIM-integrated formwork planning software for Autodesk Revit, allowing model-based formwork planning as part of the DFDS (Doka Formwork Design Software) suite.
• DFDS Planning Software Doka Formwork Design Software suite including Tipos, Piecelist Editor, Beam Statics, and other planning tools; available via the Doka Software Installer for selective download and installation.
• Doka XT20 beam Innovative beam offering 50% higher load capacity resulting in up to 15% material and cost savings, while maintaining familiar H20 dimensions for compatibility.
• Doka Eurex 20 basic floor prop New floor prop combining higher load-bearing capacity with reduced weight for easier handling and lower costs across all slab systems.
• Safeflex sliding mesh Safety upgrade for beam slab formwork with a sliding mesh system, setting new standards in stability and safety for precast and in-situ concrete applications.
• Intelligent Heated Formwork Prototype formwork that accelerates strength development of CO2-reduced concrete through targeted heating and uses integrated digital sensors for real-time concrete monitoring.
• Bridge Edge Beam Formwork NG New bridge edge beam formwork with improved support and mechanism for precise height and inclination adjustment, plus a spacious working platform with up to two meters handrail extension.
• Engineering Service In-house professional engineering and custom formwork design, including assembly drawings, calculations, and technical support for efficient designs and cost-effective solutions for construction contractors.
• Doka Online Shop Online storefront (shop.doka.com) for purchasing formwork components, sheets, and accessories directly from Doka.
• myDoka Customer portal for managing orders, tracking deliveries, and accessing Doka services and resources.
• Equipment Rental Program Rental programmes for formwork, shoring, and scaffolding equipment providing contractors with efficiency and flexibility while supporting circular economy through material reuse.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ accuracy in AI counting with over 1.5 million items counted across 40,000+ uses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and flagship.

• MicrosoftstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Doka's AI Counting & Identification tool is supported by Microsoft's technology expertise, enabling automatic identification and counting of formwork and scaffolding materials from photos.
• MFE Formwork TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Doka acquired Malaysian-based MFE Formwork Technology, a leader in monolithic aluminium formwork, to strengthen its presence in Asia-Pacific. The acquisition allows Doka to expand its product portfolio and global reach, leveraging MFE's expertise and production facilities.
• AT-PACcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Doka acquired US-based scaffolding manufacturer AT-PAC in February 2023 to strengthen its industrial scaffolding segment. The acquisition enables Doka and AT-PAC to offer integrated formwork and scaffolding solutions worldwide. AT-PAC subsequently transitioned to become part of umdasch Industrial Solutions.
• Habitat for HumanityflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership began in 2023 with $100,000 annual donations and volunteer support. Doka team members have contributed over 250 volunteer days helping construct more than 20 homes. Partnership renewed for 2025 with $100,000 donation and pledge to support 8 additional homes. Doka is a three-time sponsor of the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Supported by Umdasch Group Foundation.
• Umdasch GroupcoreOthersDoka is a company of the Umdasch Group, a parent company providing strategic direction and support. The Umdasch Group Foundation handles charitable activities including the Habitat for Humanity partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PERI Group: Germany-based privately held formwork and scaffolding manufacturer, widely regarded as Doka's closest global direct competitor with comparable scale, product breadth (wall, slab, climbing formwork), and engineering service offering across high-rise and infrastructure.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish formwork and scaffolding specialist competing directly with Doka in wall formwork, climbing systems, and shoring, with strong European presence and growing North American footprint in commercial and residential segments.
• Hünnebeck (BrandSafway): European-based formwork and scaffolding brand within BrandSafway, competing with Doka across wall and slab formwork and increasingly in industrial scaffolding — a direct peer in product portfolio and customer base.
• Layher: German family-owned leader in modular scaffolding systems (Allround/Lightweight) with significant overlap to Doka's AT-PAC and Ringlock scaffolding franchises, particularly in industrial access and facade applications.
• Acrow Group: Formwork, shoring, and scaffolding provider operating across multiple geographies, directly competing with Doka in commercial, infrastructure, and high-rise formwork with overlapping engineering-service-led go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Altrad Group: France-headquartered global industrial services and equipment group with a substantial scaffolding and access-platforms division (acquired from BrandSafway's competitors and others), competing with Doka/AT-PAC in industrial scaffolding as part of a broader services portfolio.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America; competes with Doka in scaffolding and shoring rentals through its industrial segment and offers a broader fleet that provides a substitute for some Doka rental offerings.

Emerging players

• MFE Formwork Technology: Malaysian-based monolithic aluminum formwork specialist; now part of Doka following the 2024 acquisition, but historically competed with Doka in APAC high-rise residential aluminum formwork before becoming an in-house capability.

Regional players

• Pilosio: Italian formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with strength in European markets and selected infrastructure projects, competing with Doka in slab and wall formwork primarily at the regional level.

Others

• Enerpac Tool Group: Industrial tools and engineered solutions provider adjacent to construction; competes in shoring and heavy-lifting categories and is a thematically comparable industrial company with adjacent customer bases in infrastructure and energy construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/doka_usa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRMJUZFctQl82ZJ3XwjhVIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/dokarussia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/doka
• Instagraminstagram.com/dokausa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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