What Gabriel Holding AS does

Gabriel Holding A/S is a Denmark-headquartered, publicly listed (Nasdaq Copenhagen, ticker GABRI) global supplier to the furniture industry, operating since 1851 when it began as Kjærs Mølle in Aalborg. The Group develops, manufactures, and sells upholstery fabrics, furniture components, upholstered surfaces, and related services through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Europe (Gabriel A/S), Asia Pacific (Gabriel Asia Pacific, headquartered in Beijing with offices in Shanghai and Guangzhou), and North America (Gabriel North America Inc.), plus a property-holding subsidiary (Gabriel Ejendomme A/S). Its branded portfolio consists of Gabriel Fabrics (core upholstery fabrics), FurnMaster (cut, sew, and upholstery components, currently being carved out), SampleMaster (customized sample solutions), Acoustic Comfort, and Screen Solutions. Approximately 93% of revenue is exported, and the company claims close development partnerships with approximately 70 selected leading international furniture manufacturers and seating customers.

The underlying technology base covers the full upholstery value chain — knitting, embossing, lamination, cutting, sewing, and upholstering — with proprietary features including post-consumer recycled fabrics, dyes without heavy metals, and CO2e-neutral Scope 1 and 2 production maintained since business year 2019/20 under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Operations are ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) certified, with Gabriel Asia Pacific additionally holding ISO 14040 and EU Ecolabel certifications. FY2024/25 reported revenue of DKK 516.0 million (+6.7% YoY), EBITDA of DKK 83.7 million (16.2% margin), EBIT of DKK 44.1 million, and total assets of DKK 745.7 million, on an average ~386 employees for the year.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through B2B, quote-based direct sales to international furniture OEMs and seating companies, with go-to-market executed through enterprise field sales, design-driven showroom presence in design capitals, and participation in furniture-industry events. The business model centers on winning the largest possible share of strategic customers' upholstery purchases rather than selling a long-tail volume. In August 2024, the Group initiated a new growth strategy focusing on Gabriel Fabrics and SampleMaster while carving out the FurnMaster units, signaling a portfolio refocus toward higher-value fabric innovation and sampling services. Capital structure is supported by ongoing share buyback mandates (e.g., the March 2026 program with Danske Bank covering up to 94,500 shares / DKK 20 million) and a 2026 liquidity-provider arrangement with ABG Sundal Collier.

Name

Gabriel Holding AS

Legal name

Gabriel Holding A/S

Website

https://gabriel.dk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gabriel Holding A/S is a Denmark-headquartered, Nasdaq Copenhagen-listed global supplier of upholstery fabrics, furniture components, and sample solutions, serving approximately 70 leading international furniture manufacturers across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America through a fully integrated value chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upholstery Fabrics

NAICS

Textile Furnishings Mills (3141)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Knitting Mills (2250)

akta.pro primary industry

Upholstery & Furniture Textiles Manufacturing (Upholstery Fabrics/Slipcovers) (IMAOAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Upholstery fabrics
• Furniture components
• Acoustic textiles
• Screen solutions
• Textile manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Upholstery Fabrics: Design, development, and manufacturing of upholstery fabrics for furniture manufacturers worldwide
2. Furniture Components: Cutting, sewing and upholstering of furniture components through FurnMaster Business Unit
3. Sample Solutions: Customized sample solutions through SampleMaster business unit
4. Acoustic Comfort Solutions: Acoustic comfort solutions through Acoustic Comfort business unit

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gabriel Holding A/S manufactures and sells upholstery fabrics, furniture components, acoustic textiles, and screen solutions to the global furniture industry. Founded in 1851 and headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, the company supplies wool and microfiber-based textiles to leading furniture manufacturers worldwide, exporting 93% of its production.

Product overview

Gabriel Holding AS operates as a leading global supplier to the furniture industry, offering a diversified portfolio of products and services through multiple brands. The portfolio consists of Gabriel Fabrics (core upholstery fabric brand), FurnMaster (furniture manufacturing and component services), SampleMaster (customized sample solutions), Acoustic Comfort (acoustic solutions), and Screen Solutions. The company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen and has operating subsidiaries in Europe (Gabriel A/S), Asia Pacific (Gabriel Asia Pacific), and North America (Gabriel North America Inc.), along with property company Gabriel Ejendomme A/S. The Group develops, manufactures and sells upholstery fabrics, components, upholstered surfaces and related products and services across the entire value chain from concept to furniture user.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gabriel Fabrics: Upholstery fabrics for furniture
• FurnMaster
• SampleMaster
• Acoustic Comfort
• Screen Solutions

Products and services

• Gabriel Fabrics

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of 6.7% in 2024/25
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Visiotex GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2019German fabric-solution manufacturer acquired by Gabriel A/S. Gabriel completed the acquisition following a preliminary agreement signed in November 2019. This represents a strategic acquisition to expand Gabriel's fabric solutions capabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Culp Inc. US-listed manufacturer of upholstery fabrics (woven and cut-and-sew covers) for residential and commercial furniture. Comparable value-chain position supplying global furniture OEMs with both fabrics and sewn covers.
• Nassimi LLC: US-based supplier of performance and contract upholstery fabrics to furniture manufacturers and the hospitality industry. Comparable as a B2B fabric specialist with sustainability and recycled-content lines.
• Kvadrat: Danish designer and manufacturer of high-end upholstery textiles for furniture, contract and residential interiors. Closest direct peer to Gabriel, sharing the Scandinavian design heritage, wool/synthetic fabric portfolio, and global B2B sales model serving major furniture OEMs.
• Camira Fabrics: UK-based manufacturer of contract and transportation upholstery fabrics, including wool blends and recycled-content lines. Direct competitor in B2B upholstery fabric supply to furniture OEMs with similar sustainability positioning.
• Maharam: US textile supplier specializing in upholstery, drapery and panel fabrics for the commercial and residential furniture industry. Comparable as a designer-driven, contract-grade textile partner to major furniture manufacturers.
• Ultrafabrics: Manufacturer of high-performance polyurethane upholstery fabrics for aviation, automotive and contract furniture. Comparable as a differentiated, branded fabric supplier to OEM seating and furniture customers.
• Création Baumann: Swiss manufacturer of decorative, upholstery and functional textiles for interior design. Comparable as a European premium-tier fabric producer targeting furniture and interior OEM channels.
• De Poortere Industrie: Belgian textile manufacturer producing upholstery and decorative fabrics for residential and contract furniture markets. Comparable mid-sized European fabric mill supplying furniture manufacturers globally.
• Panaz Group: UK-based manufacturer of contract upholstery, drapery and performance textiles, including antimicrobial and acoustic ranges. Comparable as a B2B fabric supplier serving furniture and interior OEMs with adjacent acoustic/screening offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase Inc. Global office furniture manufacturer that internally sources large volumes of upholstery and panel textiles. Comparable as both a buyer in Gabriel's customer set and a broader incumbent in contract furniture that competes for the same OEM specification slots.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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