Benders
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersKvänum, Sweden
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Benders firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Benders
- Legal name
- Benders Sverige AB
- Website
- https://benders.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Benders industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Building Materials
- NAICS
- Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739), Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Other Building Material Dealers (44418), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)
- SIC
- Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone) (CRAIAEAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG), Asphalt Aggregates & Specialty Aggregates (Rail Ballast, Riprap, Lightweight) (IMADAAAJ), Long Products Manufacturing (Rebar, Wire Rod, Merchant Bar, Sections/Beams) (IMAKABAH)
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Where Benders is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kvänum
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Benders business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Building Products Sales: Benders generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of concrete and granite building products including roof tiles, paving stones, masonry blocks, foundation systems, water infrastructure, and natural stone products. Revenue is primarily one-time transactional sales through dealer networks rather than recurring revenue.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Benders product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Benders develops, produces, and markets concrete and natural stone building materials and equipment for the construction and civil engineering sector. The offering spans eight product categories — roof tiles, ground/surface products, natural stone, infrastructure, water and sewage systems, foundation systems, masonry blocks, and steel doors — sold primarily as complete building systems rather than individual SKUs. Products are manufactured in Sweden and distributed through an authorized dealer network across the Nordics and selected European markets.
Product overview
Benders is a complete construction products company offering a unified portfolio of concrete and natural stone building materials. The offering consists of eight core product categories: Tak (concrete and clay roof tiles with 30-year warranty), Mark (outdoor surface products), Natursten (granite and slate including Bohusgranit), Infrastruktur (road and railway products), VA-System (water and sewage), Grund (foundation systems including proprietary Albabalk and Modulgrund), Murblock (masonry blocks), and Dörr (steel doors - launched 2024 as the eighth assortment). The portfolio is complemented by the sustainable EvoZero sub-brand, digital tools including calculation programs and an inspiration tool, plus support services like Benders Idépark for innovation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Benders Byggkraft: Construction services related to building projects
- EvoZero
- Benders Idépark
Products and services
- Tak (Roof) - concrete and clay roof tiles Concrete and clay roof tiles sold with a 30-year warranty (when purchased as a complete Benders roof with original accessories) for residential and commercial roofing projects, distributed through authorized dealers.
- Mark (Ground/Surface) - outdoor environment products Paving stones, borders, and decorative surface products forming Benders' broadest outdoor environment assortment, for residential driveways, gardens, and public-space projects, sold via authorized dealers.
- Natursten (Natural Stone) - granite and slate products including Bohusgranit Granite and slate products for walls, landscaping, and architectural applications, including the Bohusgranit sub-line that is fully produced in Sweden from quarry to finished product.
- Infrastruktur (Infrastructure) - road, railway and traffic products Concrete infrastructure products including Spikma kerbing, traffic products, concrete furniture (e.g., Sicura series, Nord sittbänk), and bus shelter supports for road, railway, and public-space environments.
- VA-System (Water and Sewage) Concrete manholes, pipes, and other durable components for water and sewage systems, used by utilities and contractors on municipal and civil engineering projects.
- Grund (Foundation) systems Complete foundation packages with proprietary elements including Albabalk, Sockelelement, Modulgrund, and EPS/cellplast for residential and light-commercial foundations.
- Murblock (Masonry Blocks) Concrete and lightweight masonry blocks (including Leca-branded blocks) for constructing foundations, walls, and structural elements in buildings.
- Dörr (Door) - steel door range Steel doors marketed as Benders' eighth core product assortment, launched in 2024 as an expansion beyond roofing and landscaping.
- EvoZero sustainable concrete products Sub-brand of concrete products formulated with reduced environmental impact for buyers specifying sustainability requirements within Benders' roof, ground, and infrastructure ranges.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30-year warranty on concrete roof tiles
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Benders
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Benders technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration19 records
Feature1 record
Benders partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights4 records
Benders competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Wienerberger: Europe's largest producer of bricks and clay roof tiles. Directly comparable to Benders' roof tile and masonry businesses, with overlapping Nordic and Western European distribution, and competing for similar residential and public-sector specifications.
- BMI Group (Braas Monier): Major European pitched-roof and waterproofing manufacturer. Comparable to Benders' Tak (roof) assortment and competes for the same residential roofer and dealer specifications across the Nordics and Germany.
- Creaton: German clay and concrete roof tile specialist owned by Etex. Closely aligned with Benders' roof-tile product line, addressing similar pitched-roof segments across DACH and adjacent export markets.
- Finja: Swedish concrete products manufacturer (foundations, masonry blocks, and concrete elements). Competitor in the Swedish market across Benders' Grund, Murblock, and infrastructure lines, with comparable customer base and dealer model.
- Forterra: UK concrete and clay brick/block producer. Comparable product mix to Benders' masonry, paving, and concrete infrastructure lines, with overlapping dealer-led residential and infrastructure end markets.
- MONIER (now part of BMI): Heritage pitched-roof tile manufacturer that historically competed with Benders across European roofing markets; now integrated into BMI but still a directly comparable reference brand on concrete and clay roof tile performance and warranty positioning.
Broad incumbents
- Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest building materials groups, with cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete operations across Europe. Competes broadly with Benders in concrete products and aggregates, though at much larger scale and across many more categories than Benders focuses on.
- Saint-Gobain: Global building materials conglomerate with concrete, masonry, and distribution exposure across Europe. Competes with Benders across several product lines as part of a much broader portfolio across construction chemicals, glass, and interior products.
- Holcim: Global leader in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete with a pan-European footprint. Overlaps with Benders' concrete manufacturing and infrastructure offerings through its broader, integrated material solutions portfolio.
- CRH plc: Ireland-headquartered international building materials group operating across Europe and North America. Competes with Benders in concrete products and infrastructure while also offering cement, aggregates, and accessories at much greater scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Benders social profiles
Digital presenceBenders compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance12 records
Benders financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Benders leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Benders subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Benders funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Benders M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Benders
What does Benders do?
Benders develops, produces, and markets concrete and natural stone building materials and equipment for the construction and civil engineering sector. The offering spans eight product categories — roof tiles, ground/surface products, natural stone, infrastructure, water and sewage systems, foundation systems, masonry blocks, and steel doors — sold primarily as complete building systems rather than individual SKUs. Products are manufactured in Sweden and distributed through an authorized dealer network across the Nordics and selected European markets.
Is Benders a public or private company?
Benders is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Benders founded?
Benders was founded in 1960. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Benders based?
Benders is headquartered in Kvänum, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Benders make money?
One revenue line is on record: building Products Sales.
Who are Benders's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Wienerberger, BMI Group (Braas Monier), Creaton, Finja, Forterra and MONIER (now part of BMI). Broad incumbents are Heidelberg Materials, Saint-Gobain, Holcim and CRH plc.
Does Benders have an API?
No public API is recorded for Benders.
What industry is Benders in?
Benders's product category is Construction Building Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAEAF, Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone), with a secondary code of CRAIAEAG, Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel). Its NAICS code is 327 and its SIC code is 3272.