Hi-Con
Hi-Con A/S is a Danish specialty manufacturer that designs and produces prefabricated balconies, stairs, facades, bridges, and renovation elements in proprietary Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) for architects, contractors, developers, and housing associations across Denmark, the Netherlands, and Finland.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersHjallerup, Denmark
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Hi-Con firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hi-Con
- Legal name
- Hi-Con A/S
- Website
- https://hi-con.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Hi-Con A/S is a Danish specialty manufacturer that designs and produces prefabricated balconies, stairs, facades, bridges, and renovation elements in proprietary Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) for architects, contractors, developers, and housing associations across Denmark, the Netherlands, and Finland.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Hi-Con is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hjallerup
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Hi-Con business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- UHPC Element Sales: Manufacturing and sale of prefabricated ultra high performance concrete elements including balconies, staircases, facades, bridges, and other structural/architectural elements. Elements are sold directly to construction projects as B2B. Pricing depends on project specifications including number, variants, size, and complexity. The company also offers mounting and delivery as a complete package.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom UHPC Balconies - tailored to project specifications |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Concept Balconies - standard UHPC balcony solution |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
Hi-Con product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hi-Con designs and manufactures custom and standardized prefabricated Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) elements for the construction industry, including balconies, concept balconies, balcony renovations, balcony corridors, stairs, concept stairs, facades, bridges, and renovation solutions. The company provides a complete package of consulting, design, manufacturing, delivery, and mounting as a subcontractor to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and housing associations, using its proprietary CRC (Compact Reinforced Composite) material in grades i2, i3, and i3b.
Product overview
Hi-Con is a European leading provider of ultra high-performance concrete (UHPC) elements, specializing in the design and production of architectural concrete solutions. Their product portfolio centers on UHPC-based elements including custom balconies (Altaner), series-produced concept balconies (Konceptaltaner), balcony renovation solutions, balcony corridors (Altangange), stairs (Trapper/Koncepttrapper), facades, bridges, and renovation projects. Their proprietary material, CRC (Compact Reinforced Composite), developed from Hans Henrik Bache's original 1986 patent, is available in generations i2, i3, and i3b, each offering different strength, workability, and sustainability characteristics. The company operates primarily in Denmark with production in North Jutland and additional production in the Netherlands for Dutch customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Custom Balconies (Altaner)
Quantifiable outcome
- 22.8% lower CO2 emissions compared to steel balconies over 50-year lifecycle
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Hi-Con
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Hi-Con technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Hi-Con partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DancertcoreDancert is Hi-Con's certification body for CE marking of balcony elements. Dancert certified Hi-Con's factory production control based on the company's ETA (European Technical Assessment) and EAD (European Assessment Document). The certification process involved extensive review of production processes, supplier certifications, and quality control systems. Hi-Con achieved CE marking for balconies since March 18, 2019 through Dancert certification.
- ETA DenmarkcoreETA Denmark collaborated with Hi-Con to develop the EAD (European Assessment Document) for CRC balcony elements. This was necessary because no harmonized standard exists for UHPC products. The EAD was adopted by the European Commission in May 2016, and the ETA was accepted in May 2017. This process took approximately 5 years and involved multiple Technical Assessment Bodies (TABs) across Europe through EOTA.
- EOTA (European Organisation for Technical Assessment)coreEOTA coordinates the Technical Assessment Bodies (TABs) across Europe including VTT (Finland), DIBt (Germany), BRE and BBA (UK). Hi-Con's EAD was developed through this European network, with TABs representing target markets reviewing and approving the documentation.
- Brix & Kamp A/SminorBrix & Kamp A/S conducted an independent LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) comparison of Hi-Con UHPC balconies versus steel balconies. The analysis found Hi-Con balconies emit 22.8% less CO2 over a 50-year lifecycle, using LCAbyg 5.2.1.0 for calculation.
- Aalborg PortlandcoreAalborg Portland originally developed and patented CRC technology in 1986. Hi-Con uses D-Carb cement from Aalborg Portland (with 15% lower CO2 than regular white cement) in their UHPC production. This represents a continued relationship for cement/supply.
- CLT DenmarkminorCLT Denmark provided information for the Campus BØGEHØJ project, where Hi-Con's UHPC was combined with CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) construction. The project used approximately 7,500 m2 CLT and 135 m3 glulam.
- Professor Walraaven (Delft University)minorProfessor Walraaven from Delft University provided a 'second opinion' evaluation for Hi-Con's first projects in the Netherlands, including full-scale testing and technical review.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves1 record
Hi-Con competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CeEntek: CeEntek develops UHPC components and structures with a focus on architectural and infrastructure applications. They overlap most closely with Hi-Con in delivering high-performance concrete elements to construction projects across building envelopes.
- TAKTL: TAKTL manufactures Ultra High Performance Concrete architectural elements in North America for facades, cladding, and structural applications. They are comparable to Hi-Con in specializing in UHPC components for building envelopes, though operating in different geographies.
- Skonto Prefab: Skonto Prefab manufactures a wide range of prefabricated concrete elements including balconies, facade panels, and structural components for European construction. They are comparable to Hi-Con in delivering standardized precast concrete components to developers and contractors across Europe.
- Banagher Precast Concrete: Banagher Precast is an Irish manufacturer of precast concrete elements including balconies, stairs, and architectural facades. Comparable to Hi-Con as a specialty precast provider of architectural building envelope components for European residential and commercial projects.
- Bison Precast: Bison Precast is a UK-based precast concrete manufacturer producing columns, beams, wall panels, and architectural units. Similar to Hi-Con in delivering prefabricated structural and architectural concrete components to construction projects.
Emerging players
- Solidian: Solidian supplies carbon and AR-glass fiber reinforcement technology used in UHPC and TRC applications. They are comparable as a UHPC ecosystem participant serving similar performance concrete applications and architectural element developers.
Broad incumbents
- FP McCann: FP McCann is one of the UK's largest precast concrete manufacturers producing structural and architectural elements. They overlap with Hi-Con in delivering precast concrete building components, though at lower performance specifications and broader portfolio.
- Per Aarsleff: Per Aarsleff is a major Danish construction and precast concrete contractor delivering foundations, building elements, and infrastructure. Comparable to Hi-Con in serving the Danish construction market with prefabricated concrete elements, though at a much broader scale and scope.
- Heidelberg Materials: Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials companies producing cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. They represent the broader concrete industry incumbent that could potentially enter the UHPC specialty space where Hi-Con operates.
- Holcim: Holcim is a global leader in building materials and innovative construction solutions including high-performance concrete ranges. Comparable as a large incumbent in cement and concrete that could compete in or supply the UHPC segment where Hi-Con operates.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Hi-Con social profiles
Digital presenceHi-Con compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Hi-Con financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Hi-Con leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Hi-Con funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Hi-Con M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Hi-Con
What does Hi-Con do?
Hi-Con designs and manufactures custom and standardized prefabricated Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) elements for the construction industry, including balconies, concept balconies, balcony renovations, balcony corridors, stairs, concept stairs, facades, bridges, and renovation solutions. The company provides a complete package of consulting, design, manufacturing, delivery, and mounting as a subcontractor to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and housing associations, using its proprietary CRC (Compact Reinforced Composite) material in grades i2, i3, and i3b.
Is Hi-Con a public or private company?
Hi-Con is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Hi-Con founded?
Hi-Con was founded in 2001. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Hi-Con based?
Hi-Con is headquartered in Hjallerup, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Hi-Con make money?
One revenue line is on record: UHPC Element Sales.
Who are Hi-Con's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CeEntek, TAKTL, Skonto Prefab, Banagher Precast Concrete and Bison Precast. Solidian is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are FP McCann, Per Aarsleff, Heidelberg Materials and Holcim.
Does Hi-Con have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hi-Con.