HALFEN GmbH

What HALFEN GmbH does

HALFEN GmbH, founded in 1929 and headquartered in Langenfeld, Germany, is a B2B manufacturer and supplier of fixing technology systems for the construction industry, operating as a product brand under the Leviat corporate umbrella. The company produces anchoring systems, cast-in channels (HTA-CE), tension and compression rod systems (Detan), thermally insulated balcony connectors (HIT family), punching shear reinforcement (HDB), lifting anchors, brickwork supports, facade fixings, and modular pipe support systems (Powerclick). Its products carry extensive multi-jurisdictional certifications including ETA, CE marking, DIBt approval, ICC-ES (USA), and CABR (China), and the company supports specification-driven adoption through BIM plugins for Revit, Allplan, and Tekla, CAD libraries, and dimensioning software such as the HIT-Calculator.

The company generates revenue through direct hardware sales of its physical fixing products to enterprise construction customers, including architects, structural engineers, precast concrete manufacturers, and construction contractors, as well as industrial engineering firms for pipe support applications. Pricing is quote-based with no public price list; customers contact sales for project-specific quotations. Distribution operates through a hybrid model combining direct sales via regional offices in at least 12 countries (Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, China, India, Australia, New Zealand) and an international distributor network reaching 60+ countries. Notable reference projects include Hearst Tower (New York), Stade Jean-Bouin (Paris), the German Pavilion at Expo 2015 (Milan), and the Rehberger Bridge (Germany).

The company employs 101-250 people and is privately held as a German GmbH. Leviat, the parent brand, operates as a strategic operating parent with no disclosed institutional investors. Recent strategic activity centers on product line extensions (Modersohn MK6, HIT-PI dry connection system, Lean Duplex cast-in channels), timber construction market entry via the TimXtend partnership with Rothoblass and RWT plus, and digital ecosystem development through BIM plugin updates. No public revenue figures, funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes are disclosed in available material.

Name

HALFEN GmbH

Legal name

HALFEN GmbH

Website

https://halfen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HALFEN GmbH is a German B2B manufacturer of construction fixing technology — anchoring systems, cast-in channels, balcony connectors, tension rods, and facade supports — serving architects, engineers, precast manufacturers, and contractors globally under the Leviat brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fixing Technology / Anchoring Systems

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rebar Fabrication & Reinforcing Products (IMADACAH)

Keywords

• Fixing technology systems
• Anchoring systems
• Cast-in channels
• Balcony connectors
• Construction reinforcement products

Headquarters

HQ city

Langenfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 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. Product Sales: HALFEN generates revenue through the sale of physical construction fixing products including anchoring systems, cast-in channels, tension rods, balcony connectors, lifting anchors, facade support systems, and industrial pipe support systems. The company sells directly to construction industry customers through its sales organization and distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HALFEN GmbH manufactures and distributes fixing technology and anchoring systems for the construction industry. The portfolio includes cast-in channels (HTA-CE), tension and compression rod systems (Detan), thermally insulated balcony connectors (HIT), brickwork support brackets (HK5, Modersohn MK6), punching shear reinforcement (HDB), coupler systems (HBS-05), fixing anchors (Demu), lifting anchors (Frimeda), precast panel anchors (FPA), framing channels (HM), and modular pipe support systems (Powerclick). Products are sold directly and through distributors to architects, structural engineers, precast concrete manufacturers, and construction contractors globally, with comprehensive engineering support, BIM integrations, and technical documentation.

Product overview

HALFEN GmbH, operating under the Leviat brand, offers a comprehensive portfolio of fixing technology and anchoring systems for the construction industry. The product portfolio is organized into five main categories: (1) Anchoring & Fixing (cast-in channels, bolts, tension rod systems like Detan, balcony connectors, coupler systems, reinforcement connections, and precast connections); (2) Structural Connections (impact sound insulation, shear dowels, punching shear reinforcement); (3) Lifting & Bracing (spherical head anchors, lifting anchors, socket systems); (4) Façade Support & Restraint (suspended concrete façade systems, concrete sandwich façade, brickwork support including HK5 and MK6 bracket anchors, cavity wall ties, scaffold anchors); and (5) Industrial Technology (framing channels, modular pipe support systems). The company provides digital solutions including BIM plugins, CAD libraries, and dimensioning software, but no public API offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Halfen HIT: Thermally insulated balcony connection systems including HIT-MVX, HIT-HP, HIT-SP, and HIT-PI product lines
• Halfen HTA
• Halfen HDB
• Halfen HK5
• Modersohn MK6
• Halfen Powerclick
• Halfen Detan

Products and services

• Halfen HTA-CE Cast-in Channels Cast-in channels providing an ideal basis for easy-to-install and adjustable fixings in concrete, available with European Technical Assessment (ETA), ICC-ES USA Standard certificate, and CABR certificate in China, including toothed variants for positive load transfer and curtain wall applications. Targeted at architects, structural engineers, and construction contractors needing adjustable fixing bases in concrete structures.
• Halfen Detan Tension and Compression Rod Systems European Technical Assessed rod systems comprising Halfen Detan-S (steel) and Halfen Detan-D (stainless-steel) with CE marking and optimum corrosion protection, particularly at spanner flats and rod threads. Used for tension and compression bracing in roofs, canopies, and structural frameworks.
• Halfen HIT Balcony Connection Systems Thermally insulated balcony connections including HIT-MVX for cantilevered balconies, HIT-HP for steel-to-concrete, HIT-SP for precast balconies, and HIT-PI dry connections, with concrete-to-concrete, steel-to-concrete, and timber construction variants. Provide excellent impact sound insulation values and maximum fire resistance class REI 120, with significant thermal bridging reduction.
• HIT-PI Dry Connection System Innovative dry connection concept for post-installed precast balconies, constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and delivered in two separate modules (one for the precast element and one for the construction site), enabling quick crane installation within minutes and eliminating the need for wet construction phases.
• Halfen HDB Punching Shear Reinforcement Building authority approved punching shear reinforcement systems including HDB for standard slabs, HDB-S for shear rails, HDB-Z for slab and pad foundations, and HDB-FLEX for filigree slabs, designed for easy and quick installation after main reinforcement has been installed.
• Halfen HBS-05 Coupler Systems Versatile screw connection systems for reinforced concrete constructions; the standard HBS-05 meets almost every joint reinforcement requirement and HBS-05 Seismic meets cyclic alternating load requirements, supporting both static and seismic structural connections.
• Halfen Demu Fixing Anchors European Technical Assessment approved fixing anchors for point-load and permanent connection of building components in concrete; available in various types and sizes including the T-FIXX variant for personal fall protection equipment attachment.
• Halfen TWS Hexagon Plate Anchors Safe and technically qualified anchor points for push-pull props on twin walls with tulip-shaped metric thread for fast and easy access, suitable for wind loads and temporary loads; product range extended with ETA certification in 2025.
• Halfen Frimeda Lifting Anchors Lifting and transport anchor systems for precast concrete elements with load classes from 1.25 to 26.0, designed to prevent mix-up of load classes, with erection anchors to avoid concrete edge damage during handling.
• Halfen FPA Precast Panel Anchors High-performance building-authority-approved fixing system for precast concrete facade panels with load capacities from 5 to 56 kN, used in commercial, stadium, and high-rise construction applications.
• Halfen Powerclick Modular Pipe Support Systems Innovative engineering for pipeline supports in industrial pipeline projects using pre-assembled parts for faster installation, with lower weight than conventional steel construction while maintaining the same torsional stiffness; compatible with 3D plant design software.
• Halfen HM Framing Channels Hot-rolled framing channels approved in Europe per ETA-19/0438, providing complete flexibility in positioning and dimensioning of bolt connections for industrial pipe supports, equipment mounting, and steel-to-concrete connections.
• Modersohn MK6 Masonry Support Hybrid masonry support system combining technical advantages of Modersohn support anchors and Halfen HK5; features DIBt-approved bracket head with anti-slip protection, CE marking per EN 845-1, load classes of 4.0/8.0/12.0 kN, cantilever lengths up to 350mm, and energy-efficient reduced heat transfer in a slim body design.
• Halfen HK5 Brickwork Support Bracket Building authority approved brickwork support bracket system with three load classes (4.0 kN, 8.0 kN, 12.0 kN), ±20mm height adjustment, CE marking, designed to absorb dead weight from facing brickwork while wind loads are transferred via air layer anchors.
• Halfen Cavity Wall Ties (HEA/LSA) Building authority approved cavity wall ties (HEA, LSA-DW, LSA-DW+, LSA-F models) designed to transfer horizontal loads such as wind loads from brickwork to the main building structure in cavity wall constructions.
• Halfen HGA Scaffold Anchors Scaffold anchors per DIN 4426 for damage-free fixing of scaffolding to ETICS facades, brick/masonry, or concrete panel facades, with removable eyebolt and concealed main bracket within the facade.
• Halfen HTA-ES Ties for Precast Lintels High-quality cast-in channels for precast lintels serving as an alternative to visible steel angles, with adjustable anchoring to HK5-S bracket using T-head bolts.
• Halfen HIT-Calculator Software Dimensioning software for HIT balcony connection systems, available to specifiers via software registration for calculating and selecting correctly sized thermally insulated balcony connectors for project specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire resistance class REI 120 achievable with HIT balcony connection systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DechantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Dechant construction company partnered with Leviat (HALFEN) for one of the world's first projects involving post-installed connection of reinforced concrete balconies using the new HIT-PI iso-elements. This pilot project demonstrated the dry connection technology in practical application.
• RothoblasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRothoblass collaborated with Leviat (HALFEN) on the TimXtend balcony system for timber construction. This partnership developed modular balcony solutions for multi-storey timber construction projects, combining expertise in timber construction connections with HALFEN's balcony fixing technology.
• RWT pluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRWT plus partnered with Leviat (HALFEN) and Rothoblass on the TimXtend balcony system for timber construction, contributing timber construction expertise to the joint development of modular balcony solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hilti AG: Hilti is the largest direct competitor in construction anchors, cast-in channels, and rebar connections. Its direct sales force and jobsite delivery model closely overlap with HALFEN's specifier-driven anchor and fixing systems business.
• Würth Group: Würth is a leading supplier of fastening and fixing technology for construction and trades. Its anchor and façade fastening ranges directly compete with HALFEN's DETAN, DEMU, and cast-in channel families on price, distribution, and certified performance.
• fischer Group: fischer is a German peer to HALFEN for fixing systems, anchors, and façade connectors. fischer's ETA-certified anchor range and cast-in channel products target the same engineers, precasters, and contractors as HALFEN.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Company: Simpson Strong-Tie is a specialist in structural connectors, fasteners, and anchor systems for wood and concrete construction. Its engineered connectors and anchor portfolio overlap directly with HALFEN's connector and fixing businesses in residential and commercial markets.
• Peikko Group: Peikko supplies bolted connections, anchor bolts, and precast connectors for concrete structures. Its DELTABEAM and bolted connection families serve the same precast and structural engineer customers as HALFEN's connector and HBS coupler lines.
• Lindapter International: Lindapter is a specialist in steel-to-steel connections and framing/fixing systems for industrial and structural applications. Its products are comparable to HALFEN's framing channels and load-bearing connection portfolio.
• MKT Metall-Kunststoff-Technik GmbH: MKT is a German manufacturer of heavy-duty anchors and fixing technology. Its ETA-certified anchor families for concrete (e.g., bolt anchors, chemical anchors) compete with HALFEN's DEMU, TWS, and cast-in channel offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker (Construction Fasteners / Powers): Stanley Black & Decker's construction fasteners division (including Powers and DEWALT anchors) competes broadly with HALFEN in mechanical and chemical anchors, distributing through large retailers and tool channels rather than HALFEN's specifier model.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works) - Construction Products: ITW's construction products segment includes brands such as Paslode and roofing fasteners that operate in adjacent fixing categories. Its scale and global distribution contrast with HALFEN's specialist brand model but address overlapping specifier buyers.

Regional players

• Ancon (Leviat sister brand): Ancon is a Leviat sister brand focused on structural steel connections and brickwork support in the UK and Australia. Comparison matters because Ancon serves the same specification markets as HALFEN but in distinct geographies, helping benchmark HALFEN's product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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