PcP

What PcP does

PcP Corporation A/S is a Denmark-based industrial manufacturer of metal gratings, stair treads, scaffolding planks, handrail systems, and architectural facade and screening solutions, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Vildbjerg. The company produces standard and custom products in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium using in-house punching, pressing, welding, hot-dip galvanising, and powder coating, and sells them through five proprietary brands — ELEFANT®, CUBE™, OPTIMO™, GUARDRAIL™, and LHD® — across industrial, construction, energy/offshore, food & beverage, architecture, and public infrastructure customer segments. Notable reference projects include the 440-metre Hising Bridge in Gothenburg with Trafikverket and Skanska (approximately 1,000 m² of CUBE® architectural ceilings) and 1,000 m² of ELEFANT® gratings at the Stauning Whisky distillery.

PcP operates 10 units across Northern and Western Europe, with sales subsidiaries in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and the UK, and runs a sales-led, direct go-to-market model that pairs country sales managers with technical product specialists providing advisory from project design through delivery. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales (standard catalogue plus bespoke engineered solutions) with quote-based, non-public pricing — there is no e-commerce self-serve channel. The company is 95% owned by Nasdaq Stockholm-listed Lagercrantz Group following a 2025 transaction, and concurrently appointed a new Group CEO (Carsten Stubkjær Mumm), launched the CUBE™ product line (patent pending), and consolidated its country websites under a new 'Engineering Safety™' brand identity. Compliance certifications (ISO 9001/14001/45001/3834, EN 1090 EXC2, CE, Achilles, RISE) and a dense stack of third-party tested product claims (e.g., LHD® extinguishing oil fires in ~6 seconds) underpin its positioning in regulated, safety-critical bidding environments.

Name

PcP

Legal name

PcP Corporation A/S

Website

https://pcp-corp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PcP Corporation A/S is a 1927-founded Danish manufacturer of metal gratings, stair treads, scaffolding planks, handrail systems, and facade solutions sold under proprietary brands (ELEFANT®, CUBE™, OPTIMO™, GUARDRAIL™, LHD®) to industrial, construction, energy/offshore, food & beverage, architecture, and public infrastructure customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Gratings and Safety Products

NAICS

Plate Work and Fabricated Structural Product Manufacturing (33231), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Grating, Catwalks & Safety Platforms (IMADACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Metal gratings manufacturing
• Industrial safety solutions
• Fire protection gratings
• Scaffolding planks boards
• Stair treads handrails

Headquarters

HQ city

Vildbjerg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Gratings and Safety Products: Sale of standard and custom metal gratings (plank, mesh, louvre), stair treads, scaffolding planks and accessories, handrail systems, loading ramps, spiral staircases, and facade panels. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with both standard and bespoke/custom dimensions. Products are sold directly and through channel partners across Northern Europe.
2. Custom/Project-Based Solutions: PcP engineers and manufactures bespoke solutions in partnership with customers. Technical advisory, design, and custom fabrication services are bundled with product sales for complex projects such as transformer station bunds, offshore platforms, and architectural facades.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PcP designs and manufactures metal gratings (plank, mesh, louvre), stair treads, scaffold planks and boards, handrail and ladder systems, loading ramps, spiral staircases, and facade/screening solutions in steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and corten steel. Products are sold under proprietary brands (ELEFANT®, CUBE™, OPTIMO™, LHD®, GUARDRAIL™) in both standard catalogue sizes and custom-engineered dimensions. Manufacturing capabilities include punching, pressing, welding (EN 1090 EXC2), hot-dip galvanising, and powder coating, with deep technical advisory support for bespoke projects.

Product overview

PcP is an international manufacturer of gratings and safety solutions offering a portfolio of branded product lines and specialized categories. The core offerings include the ELEFANT® brand for traditional gratings, the newer CUBE™ series (next-generation punched gratings), OPTIMO™ punched hole gratings, LHD® fire protection gratings, and GUARDRAIL™ handrail/access systems. Supporting product categories include scaffold planks/boards, stair treads, and facade/screening solutions. Products are manufactured in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and corten steel, available in standard or custom sizes. The company also provides custom/bespoke solutions developed in close partnership with customers. The brand promise is Engineering Safety™.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELEFANT®: Grating series - a modern classic trusted for generations, available in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium
• CUBE™
• OPTIMO™
• GUARDRAIL™
• LHD®

Products and services

• CUBE™ Series Gratings Next-generation punched hole grating series combining unique design, high quality, and superior safety features. B-CUBE® is designed for construction and civil engineering applications, while C-CUBE® is specifically engineered for the food and beverage industry in stainless steel. Uses up to 40% less steel than conventional gratings while maintaining equivalent strength.
• OPTIMO™ Series Punched Gratings Punched hole gratings, stairs, and treads with round holes offering high slip resistance, drainage, optimal airflow, and superior strength-to-weight ratio. Available in steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and corten steel with over 15 different grating types. Uses up to 27% less steel than conventional gratings while maintaining equivalent strength.
• ELEFANT® Grating Series Traditional versatile and durable gratings, including plank gratings, mesh gratings, louvre gratings, and special designs for light wells, facades, and screening applications. A modern classic trusted for generations, available in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• LHD® Fire Protection Gratings Fire protection gratings with unique punched hole pattern designed for transformer stations, offshore platforms, and oil/gas installations. Features less than 5% air flow for rapid fire extinguishing (max 6 seconds) and excellent oil drainage capabilities. RISE/SP-certified for fire suppression performance.
• GUARDRAIL™ Handrail and Access Systems Handrail systems and access solutions including ladder systems, spiral staircases, loading ramps, and staircase systems for industrial and public applications. Delivered to structural and coastal engineers, architects, consultants, manufacturers, and general industry.
• Scaffold Planks and Boards Aluminium scaffold planks, trestles (scaffold boards), and coverings compatible with HAKI, Layher, and 8+ other scaffold systems in load classes 3-6. Features low weight (under 15kg), high slip resistance, and tested/approved by RISE according to AFS 2013:4 Swedish Work Environment Authority regulations.
• Stair Treads and Staircase Systems Steel, stainless steel, or aluminium stair treads offering maximum safety for public spaces and industrial areas, including spiral staircases and straight staircases with up to R13 slip resistance class.
• Facade and Screening Solutions Flat sheets, planks, perforated plates, and expanded metal for modern functional facades and screening grilles, offering architectural design flexibility with various materials and finishes including corten steel and powder-coated options.
• Custom/Bespoke Manufacturing Services Custom engineering and manufacturing of bespoke solutions in close partnership with customers, including technical advisory, design, and fabrication services for complex projects such as transformer station bunds, offshore platforms, and architectural facades. Bundled with product sales for project-specific solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• CUBE® gratings use up to 40% less steel than conventional gratings while maintaining equivalent structural strength
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered project partner, subsidiary and compatibility partner.

• Trafikvärketproject partnerOthersSwedish transport authority and project owner for the Hising Bridge in Gothenburg. PcP supplied CUBE® gratings for architectural ceilings, access walkways, platforms, and stairs on this landmark infrastructure project.
• Skanskaproject partnerOthersGeneral contractor for the Hising Bridge project in Gothenburg. PcP worked with Skanska as a subcontractor/supplier providing safety solutions including CUBE® architectural ceilings.
• Guardrail EngineeringsubsidiaryOthersSubsidiary of PcP Corporation providing industrial hand-railing systems, ladder systems with vertical access, stairs, and platforms to structural engineers, architects, and general industry.
• PF VærktøjsubsidiaryOthersSubsidiary of PcP Corporation producing tooling and machine components for manufacturing companies.
• Nordjysk Døgn GalvaniseringsubsidiaryOthersSubsidiary of PcP Corporation providing hot-dip galvanising and zinc coating services for metal components, supporting PcP's own production.
• Elefant® GratingssubsidiaryOthersSubsidiary company within PcP Corporation offering a large range of welded gratings and ribs, including the ELEFANT® brand of gratings.
• HAKI, Layher and other Scandinavian scaffolding system providerscompatibility partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPcP's aluminium scaffolding planks, trestles, and cover plates are compatible with and designed for the HAKI, Layher, and more than 8 other Scandinavian scaffolding system providers in load classes 3 to 6.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Layher GmbH: Layher is a leading European scaffolding system manufacturer with whom PcP has compatibility partnerships for aluminium scaffold planks. As an ecosystem partner and adjacent manufacturer, Layher is a relevant comparable for scaffolding components and access solutions strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Valmont Industries: Valmont Industries is a global diversified infrastructure products manufacturer, owning Webforge and other grating/access brands. It competes with PcP across gratings, access platforms and infrastructure coatings, but at much broader scale and scope.
• Nucor Corporation: Nucor is the largest steel producer in the United States and operates a significant grating and joist division. As a vertically integrated steel incumbent, it competes broadly with PcP on grating products through its Vulcraft/Grating division while also controlling raw material supply.

Direct peers

• Webforge: Webforge (part of Valmont Industries) is a global manufacturer of steel and aluminium gratings with strong presence in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe. It competes directly with PcP in industrial flooring, walkways and platform gratings, particularly in offshore and infrastructure projects.
• Marco Specialty Steel: Marco Specialty Steel is a US manufacturer and distributor of gratings, expanded metal and perforated metal. It competes with PcP in plank gratings and architectural facades, though primarily serving the North American market.
• Meiser: Meiser is a German-based manufacturer of press-welded gratings, stair treads and steel flooring with operations across Europe. It is the closest direct competitor to PcP in plank gratings, mesh gratings and access walkways, competing head-to-head on industrial and architectural projects.
• Lichtgitter: Lichtgitter is one of Europe's largest producers of gratings, stair treads and perforated metal sheets, headquartered in Germany. It competes directly with PcP across plank gratings, mesh gratings and architectural facade panels in Northern and Central Europe.
• Ohio Gratings Inc. Ohio Gratings is a US manufacturer of bar gratings, plank gratings and stair treads serving industrial, architectural and OEM customers. It is a direct competitor in gratings and treads but with a primarily North American footprint, making it a useful comparator for PcP's planned US expansion.
• Breckwoldt GmbH & Co. KG: Breckwoldt is a Northern German manufacturer of welded gratings, stair treads and special profiles. It is a direct regional competitor to PcP in industrial gratings and access solutions for shipbuilding, offshore and industrial markets.

Emerging players

• SafeRack (a brand of Axalta/IKG): SafeRack is a US provider of safe access platforms, loading racks and industrial safety systems, overlapping with PcP's GUARDRAIL™ handrail and ladder/access solutions business in petrochemical and industrial segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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