Ekmans

What Ekmans does

Ekmans Ståldörrar AB is a Sweden-based manufacturer and supplier of fire-rated and security-classified steel doors, founded in 1961 by Elof Ekman and headquartered in Älvsjö, Stockholm. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes steel doors and hatches across fire (EI15 to EI120), burglary resistance (RC2 to RC5), smoke (Sa, S200), and sound reduction (Rw 38-49 dB) classifications, all CE-marked per SS-EN 14351-1 and SS-EN 16034. Its product portfolio spans single doors, double doors, indoor and outdoor doors, basement/utility/storage doors, industrial doors, and steel hatches, with an in-house workshop enabling custom dimensions, colors (RAL/NCS), and hardware configurations. The company maintains Sweden's largest warehouse stock of certified steel doors, with approximately 1,000 units across ~130 models for rapid delivery from the Älvsjö facility.

The company's business model is project-based B2B direct sales with quote-based pricing and professional installation services. Revenue is generated from three streams: steel door and hatch sales (both stock and custom-manufactured), professional installation services primarily in Stockholm County with partner networks across Sweden, and a secondary outlet/used/recycled door channel. Customers include property owners and managers, construction companies, industrial facilities, public sector institutions, and housing cooperatives (BRF), with sales driven through the company website, direct phone and email contact, and online quote request forms. The company is an authorized reseller of Hellbergs doors, expanding its product range beyond self-manufactured products.

Since 2021, Ekmans has operated as a subsidiary under Vestum, a Swedish acquisition-driven conglomerate focused on infrastructure and construction. The company has strengthened its sustainability profile through EPD certification, Sunda Hus and Svanenmärkt (Nordic Swan) building approvals, UN Global Compact membership, and 17-20% recycled steel content. In May 2025, Ekmans relocated to new, expanded premises in Älvsjö, signaling continued operational investment and growth ambition.

Name

Ekmans

Legal name

Ekmans ståldörrar AB

Website

https://ekmansdorrar.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ekmans Ståldörrar AB is a Swedish manufacturer of fire-rated and security-classified steel doors and hatches, founded in 1961, serving property owners, construction companies, industrial facilities, and public sector clients across Sweden via direct sales from its Älvsjö warehouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Door Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Steel doors
• Fire-rated doors
• Security doors
• Industrial doors
• Steel hatches

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Steel door and hatch sales: One-time sale of steel doors, fire doors, security doors, and steel hatches from stock or custom manufacture. Products are sold as complete units including frame and door panel. Additional revenue from hardware options (locks, door closers, motorized locks, electric strike plates) and customization services.
2. Installation and mounting services: Professional installation services provided by company specialists for all products. Installation is offered primarily in Stockholm County with partner networks across Sweden. Full mechanical installation solutions from measurement to completed installation are offered.
3. Outlet and second-hand doors: Sale of returned, used, or outlet doors at reduced prices. These doors are inspected and tested to maintain their safety classifications while offering lower price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ekmans manufactures, sells, and installs steel doors for commercial, industrial, and residential property applications. The product range spans fire-rated doors (EI15-EI120), security doors (RC2-RC5), sound-reducing doors, steel hatches, cellar and storage doors, and double doors, with a warehouse stock of approximately 1,000 doors across 130 models. The company primarily serves construction companies, property owners/managers, industrial facilities, public sector clients, and housing cooperatives in Sweden, and also resells Hellbergs doors.

Product overview

Ekmans Ståldörrar is a specialized manufacturer and supplier of steel doors, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around fire-rated doors (EI30, EI60, EI120), security doors (RC2-RC5), and steel hatches. The product range includes single doors (Enkeldörrar), double doors (Pardörrar), and hatches (Luckor/Stålluckor) for indoor, outdoor, industrial, basement, and storage applications. The core offering comprises the HI-BD fire door series, HI-SD/R security door series, HI-YD outdoor doors, HI-BDD double doors, and HI-BL hatch series, complemented by custom-ordered products with 5-7 week lead times and secondary offerings including outlet, used, and recycled doors. The company also provides installation services primarily in Stockholm and Uppsala regions, maintaining over 1000 doors in stock across approximately 130 different models for rapid delivery. Ekmans operates as an authorized reseller of Hellbergs door products and has been in operation since 1961, now part of the Vestum group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire-rated steel doors Steel doors certified for fire resistance ratings from EI15 to EI120, offered to construction companies, property managers, and industrial buyers needing code-compliant fire separations.
• Security steel doors Steel doors with security ratings from RC2 to RC5, supplied for properties and facilities requiring burglary-resistant certified door solutions.
• Sound-reducing steel doors Steel doors engineered for acoustic insulation, supplied to commercial and residential buildings where noise reduction between rooms is required.
• Steel hatches Steel hatches and security hatches for industrial, infrastructure, and property access applications, supplied to construction and industrial buyers.
• Cellar and storage doors Steel cellar doors and storage room doors for residential properties, housing cooperatives, and commercial buildings.
• Industrial steel doors Heavy-duty steel doors designed for industrial facilities, warehouses, and commercial environments.
• Double steel doors Double-leaf steel doors for applications requiring wider openings, supplied to construction and industrial buyers.
• Reclaimed and outlet steel doors Reclaimed, used, and outlet steel doors sold at reduced prices for cost-sensitive buyers and renovation projects.
• Hellbergs doors (reseller) Ekmans acts as an authorized reseller of Hellbergs doors, extending the product range offered to construction and property buyers.
• Door installation services Professional installation services provided to construction companies, property managers, and end customers purchasing Ekmans steel doors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire-rated door protection for 15 to 120 minutes depending on model
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HellbergscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEkmans Ståldörrar is an authorized reseller of Hellbergs security doors and fire-rated doors. Hellbergs is known for high-quality burglary-resistant and fire-rated steel doors. Ekmans resells Hellbergs products alongside its own manufactured doors, expanding the product range available to customers. The partnership enables Ekmans to offer both standard and custom door solutions across a broader portfolio including Hellbergs' certified fire and security door models.
• HellbergscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEkmans is an authorized reseller of Hellbergs fire doors, offering Hellbergs' certified fire-rated doors through Ekmans' sales and installation channels in Sweden.
• Position GreenminorOthersEkmans Ståldörrar uses the Position Green platform to collect, analyze, and report sustainability data across five areas: work environment, gender equality, skills supply, climate, and biodiversity. Reporting is done quarterly. This partnership supports Ekmans' sustainability reporting obligations.
• UN Global CompactminorOthersEkmans Ståldörrar is a member of the UN Global Compact, committing to ten core principles across human rights, labor rights, environment, and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Sunda HusminorOthersEkmans' steel doors are approved for use in Sunda Hus-certified building projects, meaning they meet the chemical content and environmental performance requirements of this Swedish building ecolabel scheme.
• Svanen (Nordic Swan Ecolabel)minorOthersEkmans' steel doors are approved for use in Svanenmärkta (Nordic Swan ecolabel) certified building projects, meeting the stringent environmental criteria of the Nordic Swan ecolabel scheme for buildings.
• BoverketminorOthersEkmans references Boverket (the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning) guidelines on reuse of composite building products and building parts, supporting the company's circular economy and reuse initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in door opening solutions and security, producing steel doors, frames, and integrated access systems. Overlaps with Ekmans in security-classified doors and commercial/institutional segments.
• Novoferm: European manufacturer of industrial doors, garage doors, and steel doors with fire and security ratings. Competes in the Swedish commercial and industrial door market at broader scale.
• Lindab: Swedish building products company offering steel building components including doors for industrial and commercial construction. Comparable customer base and channel within Sweden.
• JELD-WEN (Swedoor): Major door manufacturer with Swedish presence under the Swedoor brand, covering interior and exterior doors. Overlaps in steel door and apartment entrance door segments, though broader portfolio.
• Hörmann: Europe's largest manufacturer of industrial, commercial, and residential doors including fire-rated and security steel doors. Competes with Ekmans in the Swedish market via broader product portfolio and pan-European scale.

Direct peers

• Daloc: Swedish manufacturer of steel doors including fire-rated, security, and acoustic doors, with very similar product portfolio and certifications to Ekmans. Closest direct peer in the Scandinavian market.
• Hellbergs: Swedish manufacturer of burglary-resistant and fire-rated steel doors. Ekmans is an authorized reseller of Hellbergs products, indicating direct product overlap and head-to-head competition in security/fire door segments.
• Teckentrup: German manufacturer of steel doors (fire-rated, security, acoustic, industrial) with active Swedish/Nordic distribution. Closely comparable product portfolio and certification profile to Ekmans.
• Robust: Swedish manufacturer of high-end apartment entrance doors (Tamburdörrar) combining fire, security, and acoustic ratings. Ekmans actually resells the Robust ND72 model, indicating direct product overlap and brand competition.

Emerging players

• Wijma Sweden (and other Nordic/European industrial door resellers): Nordic/European distributors and manufacturers of industrial steel doors and fire door solutions active in Sweden. Represents the broader competitive set of regional and import-based door specialists competing for similar B2B projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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