Prodan

What Prodan does

Prodan A/S (Prodan Holding A/S) is a Danish custom machine factory headquartered in Randers SV, Denmark, operating from a 15,000 m² modern production facility built in 2008 and employing approximately 120 people. The company manufactures custom metal and plastic components, and welded assemblies, ranging in scale from precision parts of around 100 grams to fabrications exceeding 70 tons. Core processes offered in-house include CNC machining (spåntagning), plate working covering laser, plasma, and flame cutting plus press braking, certified welding (TIG, MIG/MAG, and 6-axis robotic welding for black steel, stainless steel, and aluminum), heavy goods processing on FPT machining centers that handle items up to 50 tons and 10 meters in length, and a 1,500+ tool measurement/metrology capability including coordinate measuring machines in climate-controlled rooms and 3D scanning to 0.020 mm accuracy.

Prodan's business model is project-based custom manufacturing sold directly to enterprise customers as a "system and total supplier," with quote-based, pay-as-you-go project pricing and no recurring software or subscription revenue stream. The company serves eight named verticals — wind turbine, offshore, agriculture, food, pump/process, defense, crane, and machine building — and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 3834, EN 1090 EXC4, and PPAP Level 5 certifications that gate access to regulated work. It operates a 15,000 m² factory with full crane capacity, an in-house solar installation generating roughly 60% of annual electricity consumption, and a sales organization led by a sales/factory manager (Heinrich Jacobsen) with internal sales staff. Geographic reach is centered on Denmark (nationwide, with named service across Jutland, Fyn, Sjælland, Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Randers) but is supplemented by Norwegian, English, and German-language web presences indicating nascent Nordic/European expansion. Ownership is held by Prodan Holding A/S with shareholders Peter Stubkjær Sørensen and Per Hastrup; Per Hastrup serves as CEO, with Frans Bredmose Langkjær as Chairman. The company's history includes a 2006 merger of five predecessor entities and a 2008 facility consolidation.

Name

Prodan

Legal name

Prodan A/S

Website

https://prodan.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Prodan A/S is a Danish custom machine factory in Randers operating a 15,000 m² facility that manufactures metal and plastic components and welded assemblies ranging from 100-gram precision parts to 70+ ton fabrications for enterprise customers in wind, offshore, agriculture, food, pump/process, defense, crane, and machine-building verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Randers

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: Prodan generates revenue through custom manufacturing of metal and plastic components. As a total supplier, they handle projects of varying sizes from 100 grams to 70+ tons, including machining, welding, plate processing, and heavy goods processing. Revenue is project-based with no recurring component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Prodan is a machine factory specializing in custom metalworking and plasticworking, operating from a 15,000 m² facility in Randers, Denmark. The company provides CNC machining, plate working (laser/plasma/flame cutting, press braking), certified welding (TIG, MIG/MAG, robotic), and heavy goods processing for items ranging from 100 grams to over 70 tons. As a system and total supplier, Prodan serves enterprise customers in wind turbine, offshore, agriculture, pump/process, food, defense, crane, and machine-building industries with full quality documentation including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 3834, and EN 1090 EXC4 certifications.

Product overview

Prodan is a top-modern machine factory (maskinfabrik) offering metalworking and plasticworking services. The company operates as a system and total supplier providing comprehensive in-house processes including chip removal/machining (spåntagning), plate working (pladebearbejdning), welding (svejsning), and heavy goods processing (sværgodsbearbejdning). The product portfolio centers on precision manufacturing capabilities: CNC turning and milling, laser/plasma/flame cutting, certified welding (TIG, MIG/MAG, robot), and quality assurance with advanced measurement equipment. Prodan handles projects ranging from 100 grams to constructions exceeding 70 tons from their 15,000 m² facility in Randers, Denmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metalbearbejdning (Metalworking)

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles items from 100 grams to over 70 tons
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record.

• Metal SupplyOthersIndustry portal membership targeting iron and machine industry in Denmark, helping Prodan stay informed about industry developments and connect with potential customers in their core markets.
• Food SupplyOthersIndustry portal membership targeting food industry in Denmark, supporting Prodan in reaching food processing equipment manufacturers and maintaining industry knowledge.
• Energy SupplyOthersIndustry portal membership targeting energy sector in Denmark, helping Prodan connect with wind energy and offshore customers.
• Electronic SupplyOthersIndustry portal membership targeting electronics industry in Denmark.
• ISCR – Industriens Smart CenterStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Industriens Smart Center for industry collaboration and smart manufacturing development, helping Prodan stay at the forefront of industrial innovation.
• Dansk Industri (DI)OthersMembership in Denmark's largest industry and employers' organization, providing access to industry advocacy, networking, and professional development resources.
• Jern og MaskinindustrienOthersMembership in the Iron and Machine Industry association, supporting Prodan in staying informed about sector-specific developments and regulations.
• Erhverv RandersOthersLocal business association membership in Randers, supporting regional business development and community engagement for the local company.
• Randers FCOthersSports sponsorship providing employee benefits including free tickets to Randers FC home matches as part of employee benefits program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bodycote plc: Global provider of heat treatment and specialist metal-finishing services to industrial OEMs — overlapping customer base in regulated industries but at vastly larger scale and with a different core process.
• Linak A/S: Much larger Danish manufacturer of linear actuators with in-house metalworking, plastics processing, and assembly — similar full-process model and Danish base, but at a far larger scale and with a dedicated end product.
• Danfoss A/S: Major Danish industrial manufacturer with extensive in-house metalworking and machining for pumps, hydraulics, and drives; relevant as both potential customer and a benchmark for Danish industrial scale.

Direct peers

• KK Wind Solutions: Danish manufacturer of wind turbine components and control systems with similar wind-industry customer base, multi-process metalworking capability, and Nordic operating footprint.
• Bladt Industries A/S: Danish heavy steel fabricator specializing in foundations, substations, and other large steel structures for offshore wind — directly comparable customer overlap (wind/offshore) and heavy-fabrication capability set.
• H+H Engineering Ltd: UK-based contract precision-machining and fabrication services provider operating a comparable one-stop-shop model across CNC machining, welding, and assembly for industrial OEM customers.

Others

• Bystronic AG: Swiss manufacturer of laser cutting and bending machinery — competes with TRUMPF as supplier of the type of laser/plate-working equipment Prodan operates; relevant for technology benchmark.
• Amada Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of sheet-metal machinery including laser cutters, press brakes, and welding systems — Prodan uses Amada CO₂ laser equipment; an ecosystem comparable rather than direct competitor.
• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG: German manufacturer of machine tools and laser-cutting systems — Prodan is a customer of TRUMPF's Trumpf 5030 Fiber laser; relevant ecosystem comparable as the capital-equipment benchmark for Prodan's core processes.
• DMG MORI Co., Ltd. Global manufacturer of CNC machine tools including 5-axis machining centers comparable to Prodan's installed base — relevant as a benchmark for capital equipment and process capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/prodandk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prodan-a-s

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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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