What Plåt & Ventföretagen does

Plåt & Ventföretagen is a Swedish industry and employers' organization (bransch- och arbetsgivarorganisation) representing approximately 930 member companies operating in building sheet metal work, ventilation, and light/steel construction. Founded in 1900 and headquartered at Kungsbroplan 1, Stockholm, the organization is an integral part of Svenskt Näringsliv (Swedish Enterprise), Sweden's largest employer and business confederation. The legal entity operating the organization is PV Företagen Service AB, a private limited company registered in Sweden. Governance is exercised through a Föreningskongress (Federation Congress) as the highest decision-making body, with member representation channeled through 16 regional local associations (lokalföreningar) across the country.

The organization's core technology consists of a digital member portal ("Mina sidor"), a public-facing website (pvforetagen.se) with member-search functionality, and a centralized member database. Member services include the Arbetsgivarhandboken (employer handbook) for day-to-day labor law matters, Entreprenadjuridik (construction contract law) support, Kalkylprogram (calculation tools), ID06 system tools for construction-site identification, training programs (Utbildningar), and the Plåt & Vent Magasinet trade publication — described as Sweden's only trade magazine for the sector. Marketing and engagement channels include the website, the magazine, regional local associations, and events such as the annual PVMGolfen tournament.

The business model is membership-based: recurring subscription fees paid by approximately 930 SME member companies generate the majority of revenue. Pricing is handled via direct membership inquiries rather than public disclosure. Effective July 1, 2026, the organization is set to become an associated member of Svensk Ventilation, strengthening collaboration in the ventilation sub-sector. The organization does not publicly disclose financial results, and there is no evidence of AI/ML capability, external funding, or M&A activity.

Name

Plåt & Ventföretagen

Legal name

PV Företagen Service AB

Website

https://pvforetagen.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Plåt & Ventföretagen is a Swedish trade and employers' organization serving approximately 930 member companies in sheet metal, ventilation, and light/steel construction, delivering employer compliance support, construction-law guidance, training, and member services as part of Svenskt Näringsliv.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Plåt & Ventföretagen generates revenue through membership fees from approximately 930 member companies operating in the sheet metal, ventilation, and light and steel construction sectors.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Plåt & Ventföretagen is a Swedish industry and employer organization that delivers member services to approximately 930 companies in sheet metal work, ventilation, and light and steel construction. Its core offerings include employer compliance support via the Arbetsgivarhandboken handbook, collective agreement administration, construction contract law guidance, calculation tools, ID06 workforce identification system access, training programs, member benefits, and the Plåt & Vent Magasinet trade publication.

Product overview

Plåt & Ventföretagen is a trade and employer organization for sheet metal and ventilation companies, not a technology or software company. The organization offers a portfolio of member services including the Arbetsgivarhandboken (employer handbook), various tools such as Kalkylprogram and ID06, legal support through Entreprenadjuridik, training programs (Utbildningar), and the industry publication Plåt & Vent Magasinet. The portfolio is organized around core member services and tools that support approximately 930 member companies in their daily business operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plåt & Vent Magasinet: Sweden's only industry magazine for those working in building sheet metal work, ventilation, and light and steel construction technology.

Products and services

• Arbetsgivarhandboken An employer handbook that helps member companies handle everyday employment law matters, providing guidance on HR and employer responsibilities.
• Kalkylprogram Calculation programs for members to use in their business operations, assisting with project estimation and financial planning.
• ID06 Tools Tools related to ID06, the Swedish electronic identification system for the construction industry used for employee identification and access control at construction sites.
• Entreprenadjuridik Support and guidance on construction contract law for members, helping them navigate legal aspects of construction contracts and projects.
• Utbildningar (Training Programs) Training and education programs relevant for employers and business owners in the sheet metal, ventilation, and light/steel construction industries.
• Plåt & Vent Magasinet Sweden's only trade magazine for building sheet metal work, ventilation, and light and steel construction technology, providing industry insights, news, and perspectives to industry professionals.
• Medlemsförmåner (Member Benefits) Member benefits program offering discounts and services for member companies of the organization.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Svensk VentilationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026From July 1, 2026, Plåt & Ventföretagen becomes an associated member of Svensk Ventilation, strengthening collaboration between the two organizations in the ventilation sector.
• Svenskt NäringslivcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlåt & Ventföretagen is an integral part of Svenskt Näringsliv (Swedish Enterprise), the largest employer and business organization in Sweden, providing national representation and resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sveriges Byggindustrier: Federation of Swedish Construction Industries, a broader industry body representing manufacturers, contractors, and service providers across the building sector. Overlaps with Plåt & Ventföretagen at the construction-policy level.
• Svenskt Näringsliv: Sweden's largest business and employer confederation, of which Plåt & Ventföretagen is a member. Operates as the umbrella parent body providing national representation and shared resources to affiliated trade associations.

Direct peers

• Svensk Ventilation: Sweden's dedicated ventilation trade association. Direct overlap with Plåt & Ventföretagen's ventilation segment and now a formal strategic partner following the July 2026 associated membership arrangement.
• Säker Vatten: Swedish industry organization focused on plumbing safety and quality standards. Comparable membership-based organization serving plumbing contractors with overlapping compliance and training mandates.
• VVS Företagen: Swedish trade association for heating, plumbing, and sanitary (VVS) contractors. Comparable member-based organization serving plumbing/HVAC specialty contractors with overlapping employer-services mandates.
• Maskinentreprenörerna: Swedish trade and employer organization for machine and earthmoving contractors. Comparable employer-association model serving construction specialty contractors with similar collective-bargaining and training functions.
• Installatörsföretagen: Swedish employer and trade organization for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical installation contractors. Closely comparable in structure, member services, and collective-agreement administration for adjacent specialty trades.
• Byggföretagen: Swedish Construction Federation, an industry and employer organization for general and specialist building contractors. Operates a comparable member-services model covering construction, collective bargaining, and training.
• Elektriska Installatörsorganisationen (EIO): Swedish trade and employer organization for electrical installation contractors. Highly comparable in employer-services delivery for specialty trade contractors, with overlapping concerns around labor law and apprenticeship training.
• Måleriföretagen i Sverige: Swedish trade and employer organization for painting and surface-treatment contractors. Comparable member-based model serving construction finish-trade contractors with similar collective-bargaining and training services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pvforetagen

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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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