PohlCon

What PohlCon does

PohlCon GmbH is a Berlin-headquartered, fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer of construction products, formed in 2022 from the merger of PohlCon Vertriebs GmbH, PUK Group, JORDAHL GmbH, and H-BAU Technik GmbH. The company supplies two integrated product divisions: Rohbau (raw construction) covering anchor channels, waterproofing systems (KUNEX, PENTAFLEX, SECUFLEX, SWELLFLEX, PLURAFLEX), reinforcement (FIBERNOX GFRP, FERBOX), formwork (RAPIDOBAT), thermal insulation (ISOPRO, ISOMUR), facade fixings, and sound insulation; and Ausbau (interior fit-out) covering cable trays, mesh cable trays, cable ladders, wide-span systems, underfloor installations, and the WCPS wireless charging platform for autonomous mobile robots. Sub-brands JORDAHL, PUK, and H-BAU Technik are retained alongside newer offerings such as PohlCon SystemPLUS, SINTON stair acoustics, and PohlCon Solar.

PohlCon serves architects, planners, and construction companies through a direct enterprise sales model with technical consulting, project-specific custom configurations, and turnkey installation/montage services for cable support and underfloor systems (over 1,000 projects completed annually). Specification-stage engagement is reinforced by proprietary design software (JORDAHL EXPERT, ISOCHECK, ISODESIGN, FERBOX-DESIGN) and BIM/CAD data libraries including ALLPLAN plug-ins. Distribution spans 12 domestic branch offices, four German production facilities (Berlin, Klettgau, Schönecken, Trebbin), a central warehouse in Großbeeren, and 14 wholly-owned country subsidiaries plus distribution partners across 40+ markets. Reference customers span transportation (BVG Berlin U5, Wiener Linien, Midland Metro Alliance, Horchheimer Tunnel), real estate (8 Bishopsgate, FOUR Frankfurt, EDGE East Side Tower), research infrastructure (European XFEL, FAIR, Paul Scherrer Institut), automotive and robotics (Daimler, KUKA, Bluepath Robotics, Volvo, Lotus), and large public institutions.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales priced per project and per unit, with professional installation/montage services for cable support, and an emerging recurring software/digital-solutions component. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Approximate revenue is unstated in the available sources; based on 1,500 employees and a manufacturing-led German Mittelstand profile, the company most plausibly operates in the $250M-$500M revenue band. Following the 2022 consolidation under CEO Oliver D. Gessert, PohlCon has been executing a phased international brand unification (Benelux, Spain, UK, USA/Canada/Austria) and a 2025-2026 product launch cadence targeting underfloor, cable management, fastening, acoustics, and the robotics-adjacent WCPS segment.

Name

PohlCon

Legal name

PohlCon GmbH

Website

https://pohlcon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PohlCon GmbH is a Berlin-based, fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer of construction support and cable support products — anchor channels, waterproofing, reinforcement, formwork, thermal insulation, and cable management systems — serving architects, planners, and construction firms across 40+ markets through 14 wholly-owned country subsidiaries and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Products

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Construction support systems
• Cable support systems
• Anchor channels
• Waterproofing systems
• Facade fastening

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Products Sales: Sales of construction support products including anchor channels, cable support systems, waterproofing, reinforcement, and formwork products. Revenue generated through direct sales force serving architects, planners, and construction companies.
2. Installation/Montage Services: Professional installation services for cable support and underfloor systems offered as add-on service. Site managers and installers complete over 1,000 customer projects annually.
3. Custom/Individual Solutions: Custom-configured products developed to specifications for unique project requirements. Cross-trade working approach enables optimal solutions for each construction project.
4. Digital Solutions/Software: Proprietary software tools for product design, sizing, and BIM/CAD integration offered as part of product ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PohlCon manufactures and distributes construction support (Rohbau) and cable support (Ausbau) products for the building industry, including anchor channels, waterproofing systems, reinforcement products, formwork tubes, thermal insulation elements, and cable management systems. The company serves architects, planners, and construction companies through direct sales across Germany and 14 international subsidiaries, offering both standard products and custom-configured solutions, supplemented by professional installation services.

Product overview

PohlCon is a German construction solutions provider offering two main divisions: Construction Support (Rohbau) covering sealing, fastening, reinforcement, facade mounting, sound insulation, formwork, connection, and thermal insulation; and Cable Support (Ausbau) covering cable tray systems, mesh cable trays, cable ladders, wide-span systems, stair trays, floor channels, and underfloor installation systems. The portfolio includes branded product lines such as JORDAHL anchor channels, PUK cable support systems, H-BAU Technik construction products, KUNEX® joint tapes, PENTAFLEX® joint sheets, SECUFLEX® waterproofing, RAPIDOBAT® formwork tubes, ISOPRO® thermal insulation, FIBERNOX® GFRP reinforcement, as well as specialized offerings like WCPS wireless charging infrastructure, PohlCon SystemPLUS spatial duct systems, and SINTON® stair sound insulation. Digital tools include JORDAHL® EXPERT Software, ISOCHECK, ISODESIGN, FERBOX®-DESIGN, and BIM data for ALLPLAN. The company maintains a multi-brand strategy with JORDAHL, PUK, and H-BAU Technik as sub-brands alongside the unified PohlCon corporate brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PUK: Retained brand for cable tray and support systems after 2022 merger.
• JORDAHL
• H-BAU Technik
• PohlCon Solar
• WCPS (Wireless Charging Protection System)
• SystemPLUS

Products and services

• JORDAHL Anchor Channels Specialized anchor channels, toothed anchor channels, and fastening solutions for structural construction, including JTA, JXA, and JZA series, for use by construction companies and engineers.
• PUK Cable Support Systems Comprehensive cable tray, mesh cable tray, cable ladder, and wide-span cable support systems for electrical installation applications, targeting construction and electrical contractors.
• H-BAU Technik Construction Products
• KUNEX Joint Tapes Construction joint tapes, TPE joint tapes, expansion joint tapes, clamp joint tapes, welded structures, and formwork elements for sealing applications in concrete construction.
• PENTAFLEX Joint Sheets Joint sheets and pipe lead-throughs for waterproofing applications in concrete construction, including KB, FBA, ABS, OBS, FTS, STK, and Transwand variants.
• SECUFLEX Pre-applied Waterproofing Pre-applied fully bonded waterproofing system for concrete construction joints, providing watertight construction solutions.
• FIBERNOX V-ROD GFRP Reinforcement Fiberglass reinforcement rods (GFRP) for construction applications requiring corrosion resistance, used in tram lines, research facilities, and infrastructure projects.
• RAPIDOBAT Formwork Tubes Formwork tube system for creating seamless, mirror-smooth concrete columns and structural elements, serving concrete construction companies.
• ISOPRO Balcony Thermal Insulation Balcony thermal insulation elements for concrete-concrete, concrete-steel, and concrete-timber connections, reducing thermal bridges in building envelopes.
• WCPS Wireless Charging Protection System Contactless charging infrastructure system for industrial robots and autonomous vehicles, featuring floor-mounted and raised floor charging solutions, for logistics and manufacturing facilities.
• PohlCon SystemPLUS Spatial duct system combining cable trays with lighting and decoration elements for modern interior design applications, targeting interior fit-out and commercial buildings.
• FERBOX Reverse Bending Connectors Reverse bending connectors for reinforcement connections in concrete construction, with connection sealing capability for use by structural engineers and concrete contractors.
• JORDAHL EXPERT Software Proprietary software tool for product dimensioning and specification of anchor channels and related products, used by structural engineers and planners.
• Floor Installation Systems Underfloor canal systems including brush canal, screed-covered canal, and heavy-load systems for underfloor cable management in commercial and industrial buildings.
• Facade Brackets Facade brackets including brickwork support, grout-in, and angled brackets for facade mounting and load transfer in building construction.
• Cable Ladders and Wide-Span Systems L-profile cable ladders and wide-span cable trays (WPL, WL, WPR, WLR) for extended span cable management in industrial and infrastructure applications.
• Installation/Montage Services Professional installation services for cable support and underfloor systems, with site managers and installers executing over 1,000 customer projects annually across Germany.
• GRIPRIP Masonry Reinforcement Masonry reinforcement system for brick and block wall construction, used in masonry construction to improve structural performance.
• ISOMUR Wall Base Insulation Wall base thermal insulation elements for thermal bridging reduction at the junction of walls and foundations or floors.
• JAI Elevator Sound Insulation Elevator sound insulation system preventing structural noise transmission between elevator shafts and adjacent building structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 customer projects completed annually through installation services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MovizoncoreTechnology or Integration · 24 June 2024Partnership for WCPS wireless charging technology integration. Movizon partnership facilitates integration of PohlCon's wireless charging infrastructure for robot fleets.
• ScaliRocoreTechnology or Integration · 24 June 2024Partnership for WCPS wireless charging technology. ScaliRo partnership enables easier integration of PohlCon's contact-less charging infrastructure for robot fleet operators.
• Dätwyler IT InframinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events partnership for 'Brandschutztage' (fire protection days) seminars. Co-hosted educational events on fire protection and functional preservation in buildings.
• Bund Deutscher Architektinnen und Architekten (BDA)minorOthersMembership in professional association of approximately 5,000 freelance architects and urban planners who represent quality and personal integrity.
• Building Material ScoutminorOthersPlatform membership providing access to healthy, intelligent, and sustainable building materials and products with structured material information.
• GFI (Gesellschaft zur Förderung der elektrischen Installationstechnik)minorOthersMembership providing information on national, European, and international standards, standardization proposals, guidelines, and legal requirements for electrical installation technology.
• ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie)minorOthersMembership representing common interests of the electrical industry in Germany and internationally.
• ETIM e.V.minorOthersMembership supporting the Electro-Technical Information Model standard for data exchange in the electrical industry.
• DKE (Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik)minorOthersMembership representing German interests in European and international standardization organizations for electrical technology.
• fib (Fédération internationale du béton)minorOthersMembership in non-profit association developing research on scientific and practical matters advancing technical, economic, aesthetic, and ecological performance of concrete construction.
• DBV (Deutscher Beton- und Bautechnik-Verein)minorOthersMembership supporting science and research for further development of technical foundations in concrete construction and building technology.
• Doppelwand Bayern (DWB)minorOthersMembership in association of innovative Bavarian companies providing high-quality, cost-effective precision precast concrete elements.
• DAfStb (Deutscher Ausschuss für Stahlbeton)minorOthersMembership in nationally and internationally recognized technical-scientific committee for over 100 years promoting reinforced concrete construction as safe, durable, economical, and environmentally friendly.
• FDB (Fachvereinigung Deutscher Betonfertigteilbau)minorOthersMembership in technical association for constructive precast concrete construction.
• CAMA (Concrete and Masonry Anchor Manufacturers Association)minorOthersMembership as voice of concrete and masonry anchor industry, establishing standards, regulations, criteria, and principles for design, use, and testing of anchors.
• Brandrevier GmbHminorOthersPR agency handling press inquiries. Contact: Christina Vogt at Brandrevier GmbH in Essen.
• Dietzel GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Austria. Located in Vienna, specializing in electrical installation products.
• MP Bolagen Industri ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Sweden.
• PFEIFER GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partners in Poland, Spain, and Hungary for PohlCon products.
• Semtu GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partners in Estonia, Finland, and Latvia.
• Mormont (Shanghai) Building TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for China.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HALFEN (Leviat / CRH): HALFEN is the closest direct competitor to PohlCon's JORDAHL brand in cast-in anchor channels, façade fixings, and concrete reinforcement connections. Both companies serve European concrete construction with overlapping product categories (anchor channels, rebar connections, balcony thermal breaks), and both have global distribution. Leviat's acquisition by CRH plc provides HALFEN with greater scale and capital than family-owned PohlCon.
• Peikko Group: Peikko is a Finnish family-owned manufacturer directly comparable to PohlCon in anchor bolts, column shoes, steel-concrete composite connections, and DELTABEAM products. Both compete in the same European concrete construction connection category, both serve precast and cast-in-place concrete markets, and both emphasize engineering and custom solutions over commodity supply.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: Simpson Strong-Tie is a US-headquartered manufacturer of structural connectors, fasteners, and anchors — directly comparable to PohlCon's JORDAHL anchor channels and fastening portfolio. Both serve commercial and residential construction with engineered connectors, both emphasize code-compliance and engineering support, and both compete in renovation/refurbishment applications.
• OBO Bettermann: OBO Bettermann is a German family-owned manufacturer of cable support systems (cable trays, mesh trays, cable ladders, underfloor systems) that directly competes with PohlCon's PUK brand. Both serve electrical installation contractors across Europe, both emphasize BIM/CAD data and project support, and both have similar product breadth across industrial and commercial electrical installations.
• Niedax Group: Niedax is a leading European manufacturer of cable support systems (cable trays, ladder systems, floor installations) directly comparable to PohlCon's PUK portfolio. Both compete in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure electrical installations across Europe; Niedax is publicly listed and larger by revenue, providing a useful public-market benchmark for PohlCon's cable support business.
• Schöck Bauteile: Schöck is a German specialty manufacturer of thermal insulation connectors (Schöck Isokorb) — directly comparable to PohlCon's ISOPRO balcony insulation elements. Both address the same thermal bridge problem in concrete-concrete, concrete-steel, and concrete-timber balcony connections, both serve architects and structural engineers in DACH-region construction, and both compete on technical performance and engineering support.

Broad incumbents

• Hilti Group: Hilti is the global market leader in construction fastening (mechanical and chemical anchors) and tools, headquartered in Liechtenstein. While Hilti is far larger and broader than PohlCon, its anchor and direct fastening systems compete against PohlCon's JORDAHL cast-in anchor channels — particularly in post-installed and retrofit applications where Hilti's portfolio is strongest.
• fischer Group (Artur Fischer):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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