Scanmast

What Scanmast does

Scanmast AB is a Swedish manufacturer of lattice steel infrastructure founded in 1929 and headquartered in Mora, Sweden, with a wholly-owned Norwegian subsidiary (Scanmast AS) serving the broader Scandinavian market. The company designs, manufactures, and installs hot-dip galvanised steel truss structures—masts, towers (ALTA up to 84m, DELTA up to 42m, S1200/T1200/W1200 up to 120m), pipe bridges, portals, and sign carriers—built from modular standardised 6-metre sections that can be dimensioned and optimised per project. Its proprietary in-house mast calculation programme and FEM analysis capabilities ensure Eurocode-compliant designs tailored to geographical and climatic conditions, including harsh Scandinavian environments. Products carry a stated lifespan of up to 50 years due to hot-dip galvanisation.

Scanmast operates a vertically integrated project delivery model spanning the full infrastructure lifecycle: permits and lease negotiations, advisory and design calculations, groundwork and construction, installation and commissioning (Greenfield, rooftop, Brownfield, equipment swap), and ongoing maintenance including capacity assessments for new equipment loads. The company serves four primary verticals—telecom operators (supporting 2G through 5G network deployments), municipalities and electrical contractors (public lighting), surveillance and security operators (critical infrastructure including ports, prisons, refineries, power plants), and energy/infrastructure projects (pipe bridges and cable carriers). Distribution is exclusively through direct enterprise field sales targeting large customers across Scandinavia. The company also operates Scanmast Academy, a two-day training programme covering assembly, rigging, helicopter assembly simulation, climbing, and mast rescue, reinforcing installer ecosystem capabilities.

Name

Scanmast

Legal name

Scanmast AB

Website

https://scanmast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Scanmast AB is a Scandinavian manufacturer of lattice steel masts, towers, pipe bridges, and portals serving telecom operators, municipalities, surveillance/security operators, and energy infrastructure clients across Sweden, Norway, and Finland, with full-service project delivery from permits to maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Lattice Structures and Infrastructure Equipment

NAICS

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecom Tower & Mast Construction (Greenfield Builds, Foundations, Erection) (IMAFAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Poles, Towers & Structures (wood/steel/concrete poles, lattice towers, monopoles, crossarms) (EUADADAF), Bridge & Infrastructure Steel Components (IMADACAL)

Keywords

• Lattice steel towers
• Telecom masts
• Pipe bridges
• Truss infrastructure
• Galvanised steel structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Mora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of manufactured products including masts, towers, pipe bridges, portals, sign carriers, foundations, and accessories made from hot-dip galvanised steel. Products are standardised but can be customised. Revenue is project-based and one-time per installation.
2. Installation and Commissioning Services: Installation and commissioning services for telecom equipment, lighting fixtures, cameras, fibre, and broadband infrastructure. Includes new installation (Greenfields, Rooftop) and equipment replacement (Brownfield/equipment swap).
3. Construction and Groundwork Services: Complete groundwork services including digging for foundations, installing electricity, fibre, power and telecommunications infrastructure, access road construction, soil replacement, piling, trenching and blasting as needed.
4. Consulting and Advisory Services: Advice and support for project planning including site selection, permits and contracts, plant lease negotiations, building permit processes, and coordination with electricity companies and authorities.
5. Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance services for installed infrastructure, including strength calculations for existing technology carriers to assess capacity for new loads or reinforcement needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scanmast manufactures and installs modular hot-dip galvanised steel lattice structures — masts, towers, pipe bridges, portals, and sign carriers — engineered for telecom, lighting, surveillance, and energy/infrastructure projects across Scandinavia. The company offers a complete project lifecycle covering pre-planning, permits, design calculations, groundwork construction, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, supported by a proprietary in-house mast calculation programme and FEM engineering tools.

Product overview

Scanmast is a manufacturer of lattice structures (masts, towers, pipe bridges, portals, and sign carriers) with low weight and good load-bearing capacity. The product portfolio includes five main tower/mast lines (ALTA up to 84m, DELTA up to 42m, S1200 up to 120m, T1200 up to 30m, W1200 up to 120m), pipe bridges (DELTA and S1000/S1200), gantries, signage towers, foundations, and accessories. The company offers a full-service lifecycle approach—design, calculation, construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance—through both direct services (Laws & Agreements, Advice & Support, Calculations, Construction, Installation & Commissioning, Maintenance, Product Development) and its Scanmast Academy training programme. Products are hot-dip galvanised steel constructions built from standardised modular sections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scanmast Academy: Training facility offering theory and practical training over two days, located in Mora outside the head office, covering topics like assembly, rigging, dismantling, helicopter assembly simulation, climbing courses, and mast rescue
• Scanmast Academy

Products and services

• ALTA tower Scanmast's tallest lattice tower, built with welded and bolted six-metre sections up to 84 metres high. Used for lighting sports grounds, harbors, airports, telecoms, and camera surveillance.
• DELTA tower Versatile triangular lattice tower built up to 42 metres with welded 2–6 metre sections. Used for road lighting, car parks, airports, sports facilities, camera surveillance, and telecoms.
• S1200 mast Strong triangular truss mast for heavy equipment and harsh climates such as mountain environments; standard version handles 10+10m² antenna area at 25 m/s reference wind, built 6–120 metres high.
• T1200 mast Standard mast for limited-space applications, delivered up to 30 metres high with an optional prefabricated foundation.
• W1200 mast Welded triangular truss mast for telecoms and wind measurement equipment, handling 5+5m² at 25 m/s reference wind, built up to 120 metres high.
• Pipe bridge DELTA Three-sided truss pipe bridge for transporting electricity, gas, and liquids between properties; clamping length up to 25 metres. Used in industrial projects, bus terminals, road portals, cable transmissions, and temporary solutions.
• Pipe bridge S1000/S1200 Screwed-section pipe bridge for carrying water, oil, gas, air, and electricity, with clamping length exceeding 30 metres.
• DELTA Gantry Three-sided truss portal/gantry for short-distance transport between pillars; used in industrial projects, bus terminals, road portals, cable transfers, and temporary solutions.
• ALTA Signage Tower Customisable sign carrier with welded and bolted six-metre sections, maximum height of 84 metres, designed for harsh winter and industrial environments.
• Foundations Foundation solutions for all Scanmast truss structures, including prefabricated and mobile foundations, cast-in-place earth and rock foundations, and foundation renovation services.
• Accessories Wide range of accessories for lighting and surveillance masts, including luminaire brackets, camera mounts, anchor rails, lighting platforms, service plans, protection plates, climbing obstacles, and headlight brackets.
• Installation & Commissioning Installation and commissioning of telecoms equipment, lighting, cameras, fibre, radio, radio link, and indoor solutions; covers Greenfield, Rooftop, Brownfield, and equipment swap projects for telecom operators and other infrastructure customers.
• Construction (Groundwork/Entreprenad) Groundwork and construction services including digging foundations, installing electricity, fibre, power and telecommunications, access road construction, piling, trenching, blasting, and site restoration.
• Maintenance Ongoing maintenance services for installed Scanmast structures and equipment, including strength calculations to assess capacity for new loads or reinforcement needs.
• Advice & Support Consulting and advisory services supporting project planning across telecom, lighting, surveillance, and energy/infrastructure business areas, helping customers select optimal products and solutions.
• Calculations Engineering calculation services including proprietary in-house mast calculation programme, strength calculations, FEM calculations, and maintenance capacity assessments for existing structures.
• Laws and Agreements Permit and contract services covering plant lease negotiations, building permits, electricity quotations, lease agreements, air law permits, and road contracts for mast and tower deployments.
• Product Development Custom product development services including strength calculations, Eurocode compliance, and specialised solutions for pipe bridges, foundations, and technical attachments.
• Scanmast Academy Two-day training programme covering theory and practical training, including assembly, rigging, dismantling, helicopter assembly simulation, climbing courses, and mast rescue; delivered to Scanmast staff, customers, and subcontractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products have lifespan of up to 50 years due to hot-dip galvanised steel construction

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MW Field ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Strategic collaboration to develop and deliver solutions within selected areas related to surveillance and security-classified facilities. The partnership combines Scanmast's long experience in developing mast solutions with MW Field Service's expertise.
• Sjöfartsverket (Swedish Maritime Administration)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026Framework agreement for delivery of masts, towers and associated infrastructure solutions supporting Sjöfartsverket's navigation and communication systems. Agreement runs from January 2026 through December 2027.
• SOFF (Säkerhets- och försvarsföretagen)minorOthersIndustry organization membership - the Swedish Security and Defence Suppliers Association. Membership supports Scanmast's continued investment in the security and defence sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Alstrut: Manufacturer of lattice towers, monopoles and steel structures for telecom, transmission and lighting in emerging markets. Comparable in product scope to Scanmast's tower/mast range, though operating in different geographies.

Regional players

• Northpower (Nordic infrastructure): Nordic infrastructure contractor delivering telecom network build, power distribution and lighting projects in Scandinavia and the Baltics. Overlaps with Scanmast's telecom and energy infrastructure service offerings on a regional basis.
• R Stahl (lighting + hazardous area): Provider of industrial and infrastructure lighting solutions including mast- and tower-mounted luminaires for harsh environments. Comparable to Scanmast's lighting vertical, particularly for hazardous, port and industrial applications.

Direct peers

• ELTEL Networks: Nordic-headquartered telecom and power infrastructure service provider building and maintaining masts, towers and fibre networks for operators and utilities across Scandinavia - directly comparable to Scanmast's telecom field services and tower deployment offering.
• Netel: Swedish telecom infrastructure contractor with deep roots in mobile network rollout, fixed-line and fibre construction. Overlaps directly with Scanmast's installation, commissioning and groundwork services for telecom operators in the Nordics.
• Europoles: European manufacturer of engineered poles, masts and lattice towers for lighting, telecom, energy and surveillance. Comparable product portfolio (steel lattice and tubular masts) and similar customer base to Scanmast's ALTA, DELTA and S1200 lines.
• KEC International: Global infrastructure EPC and tower manufacturer supplying lattice/tubular telecom towers and transmission infrastructure. Comparable in the lattice tower product line that Scanmast also produces for telecom and energy customers.

Broad incumbents

• Valmont Industries: Large global manufacturer of engineered steel structures including lattice and monopole telecom towers, lighting poles and utility structures. Competes with Scanmast in lattice tower design and manufacturing but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Sabre Industries: US-based manufacturer of lattice towers, monopoles and structural steel for telecom, energy and lighting markets. Closely comparable engineered product lines to Scanmast, but operating as a much larger diversified incumbent.

Others

• Site Pro 1: Supplier of tower components, mounts, accessories and foundation hardware for telecom and broadcast towers. Sells into the same operator and tower-installer customer base as Scanmast's accessories and foundations product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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