ALTRAD plettac assco

What ALTRAD plettac assco does

ALTRAD plettac assco GmbH is a German manufacturer of modular scaffolding systems headquartered in Plettenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, and a subsidiary of the France-based ALTRAD Group. The company produces facade scaffolding systems (plettac SL 70/100, assco quadro 70/100), modular scaffolding systems (plettac contur, assco futuro), mobile/rolling scaffolding (Sifa plettac aluminium, assco rapido), the integrated Gerüstsystem IQ safety-rail upgrade, stair tower systems, and a broad accessories catalog including flood-protection, staging, and beam-bridge products. Its technical differentiation rests on patented connection features such as self-securing tilt pins, star-bolt deck suspension, self-leveling adjustment, and forged wedge connections, all backed by German building authority approvals (Zulassungen) including Z-8.22-843, Z-8.22-841, and Z-8.1-914.

The business model is B2B hardware sales of scaffolding systems and accessories to construction companies and scaffolding rental firms in Germany and internationally. Revenue is generated through quote-based direct sales via eight regional sales managers organized by postal code territories, supported by internal sales staff and a key account function, alongside a domestic dealer-warehouse network of more than thirty locations plus a second regional warehouse in Großräschen. International reach extends through dedicated distributors in thirteen or more countries across Europe, South America, and the Middle East, including affiliated ALTRAD entities in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the UK. The company holds ISO 37001 anti-corruption certification and benefits from a BG Bau funding partnership that subsidizes customer acquisition of its IQ safety system.

The customer base spans two primary segments: the construction industry (facade, industrial, event, and flood-protection applications) and scaffolding rental companies (equipment inventory management and rental fleet durability). No end-customer logos are publicly disclosed, and pricing is quote-based rather than list-published, consistent with enterprise B2B distribution. The company is privately held with no equity funding rounds, no disclosed M&A activity, and a management team led by Managing Director Dirk Meyer, Head of Sales Jan Jarnuczak, and Head of HR Emine Cosgun.

Name

ALTRAD plettac assco

Legal name

ALTRAD plettac assco GmbH

Website

https://plettac-assco.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ALTRAD plettac assco GmbH is a German manufacturer of modular scaffolding systems serving construction companies and rental firms, distributing through regional field sales, 30+ German dealer warehouses, and 13+ international channel partners across Europe and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)

Keywords

• Scaffolding systems
• Facade scaffolding
• Modular scaffolding
• Construction equipment
• Mobile scaffolding

Headquarters

HQ city

Plettenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scaffolding Systems and Accessories Sales: B2B direct sales of modular scaffolding systems, facade scaffolding, mobile scaffolding, and accessories to construction companies, scaffolding rental firms, and industrial customers in Germany and internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ALTRAD plettac assco GmbH manufactures and sells modular scaffolding systems and accessories for the construction industry in Germany and internationally. Its portfolio spans facade scaffolding (plettac SL 70/100, assco quadro 70/100), modular scaffolding (plettac contur, assco futuro), mobile/rolling scaffolding (Sifa plettac aluminium, assco rapido), integrated side-protection safety systems (Gerüstsystem IQ), stair tower systems, and specialized solutions for staging, flood protection, and event tribunes. The company produces in Plettenberg, Germany, and sells primarily B2B through regional sales managers, dealer warehouses, and international distributors.

Product overview

ALTRAD plettac assco GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of scaffolding systems and accessories, organized into four main product categories: (1) Fassadengerüst (Facade Scaffolding) including plettac SL 70/100, assco quadro 70/100, and Gerüstsystem IQ; (2) Modulgerüst (Modular Scaffolding) including plettac contur, assco futuro, Treppenturmsysteme, and Gerüstsystem IQ; (3) Fahrgerüst (Mobile/Rolling Scaffolding) including Sifa plettac aluminium and assco rapido; and (4) Sonstiges (Other products) including system-free accessories, Moduldach, EGS deployment scaffolding, aqua stage, aqua defence, water basins, Bühnen/Tribüne stages/tribunes, plettac Cover, and Trägerbrückensysteme beam bridge systems. The company also operates as part of the ALTRAD Group and is one of Europe's largest scaffolding manufacturers, producing in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gerüstsystem IQ: Integrated side protection system for scaffolding that allows early installation of edge protection for each level.
• plettac SL 70/100
• assco quadro 70/100

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• ALTRAD GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALTRAD plettac assco GmbH is a subsidiary of ALTRAD Group, a leading international scaffolding and equipment manufacturer. The company operates as part of the ALTRAD Group, contributing to the group's position as one of the largest scaffolding manufacturers in Europe.
• ALTRAD BENELUX N.V. (Belgium)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for ALTRAD plettac assco products in Belgium. Located at Industrieweg 11, 3190 Boortmeerbeek, Belgium.
• ALTRAD plettac Mefran (France)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for France located at 19 Route d'Ozoir, Roissy en Brie, 77680, France.
• ALTRAD plettac iberica S.A. (Spain)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Spain located at Avenida del Cadi 6-8, Poligono Industrial Sant Pere Molanta, E-08799 Spain.
• ALTRAD Mostostal Sp.zo.o. (Poland)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Poland located at Ul. Starzynskiego 1, 08-110 Siedlce, Poland.
• ALTRAD Italia srl. (Italy)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Italy located at Via Enrico Fermi 20, Assago, Milano, 20090, Italy.
• ALTRAD Generation UK (United Kingdom)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for UK (West Midlands region) located at Trinity Street, Off Tat Bank Road, Oldbury West Midlands B69 4LA, United Kingdom.
• BG BaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBG Bau (Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft) is the German construction industry accident insurance provider that offers funding subsidies for IQ scaffolding safety systems, making the products more attractive to construction companies.
• Aliança Comércio e Importaçăo de Andaimes Ltda (Brazil)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Brazil located at Rua Ry Barbosa, 893, Timbó SC CNPJ 10, 89 120 000, Brazil.
• Stroitelno skele EOOD (Bulgaria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Bulgaria located at Strelbischte 93, vh. B, et. 1, ap 72, Sofia BG-1408, Bulgaria.
• plettac assco scaffolding Ltd. (Israel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Israel located at Tel Chai Street 10, Ramle, 72102, Israel.
• Westech AS (Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Norway located at Dusavikveien 79, Stavanger, 4007, Norway.
• ALTRAD Betoniera si Esafodaje Romania s.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Romania located at Magazia 5, Baza d Receptie - SAT SANTU FLORESTI, COM GRUIU JUD ILFOV, 077115, Romania.
• Irbal SA (Portugal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Portugal located at Rua Direita 171, Nariz, Aveiro, 3810-568, Portugal.
• A-P Ställningsprodukter AB (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Sweden located at Marieholmsgatan 134 b, 41502 Göteborg, Sweden.
• Plettac Assco (Ukraine)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Ukraine located at Berkovets-1, Sadova Str. 28/Haus 20/Prospekt Palladina, 04128 Kyiv, Ukraine.
• ALTRAD Trad Hire (United Kingdom)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional distribution partner for UK (Kent region) located at Albion Road, Kent, GB-Dartford, DA1-5PZ, Great Britain.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: Large North American scaffolding and access solutions provider with industrial and commercial construction focus. Overlapping product portfolio in scaffolding systems and access platforms, though primarily serving US/Canada markets.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Large North American equipment rental company with significant scaffolding rental fleet. Indirectly comparable as a major scaffolding customer/rental channel in the broader scaffolding ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Doka Group: Austrian-based formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with European manufacturing footprint. Comparable product categories in modular and facade scaffolding systems serving construction industry customers.
• ULMA Construction: Spanish scaffolding and formwork manufacturer with European distribution. Direct competitor in modular scaffolding systems, particularly relevant given ALTRAD plettac assco's Iberian distribution presence.
• Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned scaffolding manufacturer and one of Europe's largest modular scaffolding producers. Direct competitor with overlapping product categories including facade, modular, and rolling scaffolding systems sold to construction companies and rental firms.
• PERI SE: German-headquartered formwork and scaffolding manufacturer with global operations. Direct competitor in modular scaffolding and facade systems serving construction contractors and rental companies across Europe.
• Hünnebeck Deutschland GmbH: German scaffolding and formwork manufacturer offering facade, modular, and access systems. Direct competitor with similar B2B sales model and customer base of construction firms and rental companies in Germany and Europe.

Emerging players

• AT-PAC: Global scaffolding manufacturer specializing in ringlock modular systems with growing European presence. Comparable in modular scaffolding technology and serves similar industrial and construction customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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