Alupro
Alupro Oy is a Finnish architectural metal facade manufacturer and installer in Tuusula, producing custom louvers, grid panels, aluminum composites, metal cassettes, and mesh systems. It serves architects, general contractors, and property developers through BIM-enabled design-to-installation services, primarily in Finland.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersTuusula, Finland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Alupro does
Alupro Oy is a Finnish privately held architectural metal facade specialist headquartered and manufactured in Tuusula, near Helsinki. The company designs, fabricates, and installs custom metal cladding systems - including louver and slat systems (metallisäleiköt), aluminum grid patterns (ruuturitilä), aluminum composite panels, metal cassettes, drawn wire mesh, Cor-Ten weathering steel, and copper elements - for architects, general contractors, and property developers of commercial, public, transportation, healthcare, and infrastructure buildings. Approximately 70% of revenue is generated from complete installed solutions rather than product-only supply, with the remainder from hardware sales and design services; pricing is project-specific and quote-based and is not publicly disclosed.
Its technical foundation is a Building Information Modeling (BIM)-first workflow: Alupro maintains parametric Revit objects that behave in the model as they do in reality, shares information in IFC format with all project stakeholders, and drives its in-house Tuusula factory directly from digital models so that components are cut, welded, coated, and assembled to pre-known dimensions rather than paper drawings. The firm holds EN 1090 and ISO 3834 certifications for structural fabrication and welding quality, plus GDPR-compliant data handling. It runs a separate Alupro Marine sub-brand for marine-grade air filtration systems.
The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with dedicated domestic, international, project, and architectural-support teams; sales cycles are long and project-based with named logos including SRV (Kauppakeskus Redi, Tampere Nokia Arena), YIT (Park City Kupittaa), NCC (University of Helsinki Kumpula Exactum), Meyer Turku (marine louvers), Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Tampereen Sähkölaitos (Naistenlahti 3 power plant), and North Savo Wellbeing District (KYS Lainesairaala hospital). Marketing is hybrid: a multilingual website with case studies, a LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest presence, industry events (FinnBuild, Arkkitehtipäivät), and co-hosted technical webinars (e.g., with BASF's Chemetall division). In February 2024, Alupro divested its AluFix safety-railing business to Combi Works Oy to concentrate on core facade operations, and a CEO transition occurred from Janne Laakkonen to Mika Neuvonen.
Alupro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Alupro
- Legal name
- Alupro Oy
- Website
- https://alupro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Alupro Oy is a Finnish architectural metal facade manufacturer and installer in Tuusula, producing custom louvers, grid panels, aluminum composites, metal cassettes, and mesh systems. It serves architects, general contractors, and property developers through BIM-enabled design-to-installation services, primarily in Finland.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Alupro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Metal Facades
- NAICS
- Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM), Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)
Keywords
Where Alupro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tuusula
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Alupro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Facade Products and Systems: Alupro designs, manufactures, and installs architectural metal facade surfaces including louvers, grille systems, aluminum composite panels, metal cassettes, and wire mesh. Products are customized per project specifications and sold as part of comprehensive facade solutions.
- Project Services and Installation: Since 2002, Alupro has offered installation services alongside product supply. Approximately 70% of their revenue comes from installed solutions rather than product-only sales. This includes project management, on-site installation, and coordination with other contractors.
- 3D Design and BIM Services: Alupro provides 3D design services using BIM methodology to support facade planning and coordination with architects, structural engineers, and building contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Alupro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Alupro designs, manufactures, and installs custom architectural metal facade products for the construction industry, including metal louvers, aluminum grid patterns, aluminum composite panels, metal cassettes, drawn wire mesh, Cor-Ten steel, and copper elements. It complements these products with BIM-based 3D design services and full project installation, with approximately 70% of revenue derived from complete installed solutions rather than product-only supply. The company operates a digital manufacturing facility in Tuusula, Finland, and sells to architects, construction companies, and property developers primarily in Finland with international sales capability.
Product overview
Alupro is an architectural metal surfaces specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of facade products and solutions. The core product line includes metal louvers (metallisäleiköt), aluminum grid patterns (ruuturitilä), aluminum composite panels, metal cassettes, drawn wire mesh, Cor-Ten steel, and copper elements. The company operates as a complete solution provider offering both standard products and custom-designed systems (such as AluLimi), complemented by project services and 3D/BIM design services. Approximately 70% of revenue comes from installed complete solutions rather than products alone. A separate sub-brand, Alupro Marine, handles maritime air filtration systems. The AluFix safety railing business was sold to Combi Works Oy in February 2024.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Alupro Marine: Marine air filtration systems that can filter out 99.9% of water particles in air
Products and services
- Metal Louvers (Metallisäleiköt) Architectural metal louvers and slat systems for facades, ventilation, and solar shading, available in profiles including T-slat and arrow-slat, customized for specific project requirements. Used by architects, construction companies, and property developers on commercial and public buildings.
- Grid Patterns (Ruuturitilä) Aluminum grid pattern systems for facades, roofs, and interiors; raw aluminum grids require minimal maintenance and provide long-term durability for architectural applications.
- Aluminum Composite Panels (Alumiinikomposiitti) Aluminum composite panels for 3D facades and architectural surfaces; a cost-effective, lightweight alternative to solid aluminum with fire-resistant properties and high recyclability.
- Metal Cassettes (Metallikasetit) Custom metal cassette systems for facades and ceilings, available in aluminum, copper, and Cor-Ten steel, with hidden fastening systems for seamless appearance.
- Drawn Wire Mesh (Vedetyt verkkolevyt) Translucent drawn/die-cut metal mesh panels for facades, railings, and architectural features, providing solar shading, ventilation, and visual depth while maintaining transparency.
- Cor-Ten Weathering Steel (Cor-Ten-teräs) Weathering steel facade products with controlled rust patina; requires careful design of joints, slopes, and insulation to ensure proper controlled corrosion.
- AluLimi & AluLimi Lite Custom proprietary cladding systems for overlapping metal surfaces, enabling unique architectural expressions; developed by Alupro and used in projects such as Kauppakeskus Redi.
- Copper Elements (Kupariolementit) Copper facade elements including pressed cassettes and custom fabrications; copper provides long-term durability and develops attractive patina over time.
- Alupro Marine Separate Alupro sub-brand for marine air filtration systems that filter out 99.9% of water particles in air, preventing mist and water droplet damage in maritime environments; supplied to marine shipbuilders including Meyer Turku.
- Project Services (Projektipalvelut) End-to-end project services including design, manufacturing, and on-site installation of architectural metal facades; approximately 70% of Alupro's revenue comes from these installed complete solutions.
- 3D Design Services (3D-suunnittelupalvelut) BIM-based 3D design services using building information modeling methodology, providing parametric Revit models with intelligent objects that simulate real-world product behavior for architects and construction projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- Facade installation completed two weeks ahead of schedule for Park City Kupittaa (8,000 sqm project)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Alupro
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Alupro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Alupro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Combi Works OyminorAlupro sold its AluFix safety product business to Combi Works Oy in February 2024. The AluFix product line for safety guardrails continues under Combi Works' ownership, with Alupro exiting the safety railing market segment.
- Meyer TurkucoreAlupro has been working with Meyer Turku for years supplying water separator louvers for Turku's marine industry. The partnership involves custom-engineered solutions for demanding marine environments where moisture and water particle filtration is critical.
- ARCO Architecture Company (formerly Schauman Arkkitehdit)coreARCO Architecture Company designed the Park City Kupittaa parking garage, working with Alupro to develop custom T-slat profiles for the colorful 10-story facade. ARCO credited Alupro for knowing their products well and ability to modify them for specific project needs.
- BASF / ChemetallminorAlupro co-hosted a webinar on architectural aluminum surface treatments with BASF's Chemetall division. Chemetall supplies surface treatment chemicals and technologies for aluminum processing, with their products protecting metals from corrosion and ensuring coating adhesion.
- BST-Arkkitehdit OycoreBST-Arkkitehdit designed the facade for the Naistenlahti 3 power plant, working with Alupro to implement the unique 3D aluminum composite facade. The architects praised Alupro's professional approach, innovative problem-solving (e.g., new frame system design), and smooth collaboration.
- NCCcoreNCC was the main contractor for the University of Helsinki's Kumpula Campus Exactum building (completed 2004), where Alupro supplied approximately 6,500 m² of grid grilles for facades, roof, and interiors.
- SRVcoreSRV is one of Finland's largest construction companies and has partnered with Alupro on major projects including Kauppakeskus Redi shopping center and Tampereen Nokia Arena. SRV's complex urban projects benefit from Alupro's custom facade solutions and BIM capabilities.
- YITcoreYIT, a major Finnish construction company, commissioned Alupro for the Park City Kupittaa parking garage project. YIT contacted Alupro months before facade construction to find cost-effective solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Alupro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lindab: Swedish building products company with a strong portfolio in metal roofing, wall cladding, and ventilation systems. Closely aligned with Alupro's facade and HVAC-adjacent product lines across the Nordic market.
- Ruukki Construction (SSAB): Finnish/Nordic manufacturer of metal building envelopes, wall claddings, and roofing systems for commercial and industrial buildings. Direct competitor in architectural metal facades with overlapping customer base among Nordic contractors and developers.
- Weckman Steel Oy: Finnish manufacturer of metal roofing, wall claddings, and rainwater systems. Closely comparable specialty metal facade and roofing producer serving the Finnish construction market with a similar product scope.
- Plannja (SSAB): Nordic manufacturer of profiled metal sheets, roofing, and wall cladding products. Comparable architectural metal envelope producer with similar product categories and target customers in Scandinavian construction.
- Areco Profiles: Swedish manufacturer of metal roofing, facade claddings, and rainwater systems. Comparable Nordic specialty metal facade producer with a similar focus on architectural building envelope products.
Broad incumbents
- 3A Composites (Alucobond): Global manufacturer of aluminum composite panels (Alucobond) widely used in architectural facades. Direct material overlap with Alupro's aluminum composite panel offerings but operates as a materials supplier rather than a project-based facade contractor.
- Tata Steel (Construction): International steel producer with a building envelope product line including metal wall cladding and roofing systems. Overlaps with Alupro's architectural metal product scope but as a much larger, broader building products player.
- Arconic Architectural Products: Major international producer of architectural aluminum products including wall panels, sheet, and extrusions. Overlaps with Alupro's aluminum facade components but serves a global, more standardized product market.
- Kingspan Group: Global leader in insulated panels and building envelope systems with a significant architectural metal facades business. Overlaps with Alupro in metal wall cladding but operates at vastly greater scale and global footprint.
Others
- Meyer Turku: Finnish shipbuilder and a customer/partner of Alupro for marine-grade water separator louvers. Adjacent rather than competitive, but materially relevant as a flagship customer of Alupro's marine-grade sub-brand products and a key reference for export-market capability.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Alupro social profiles
Digital presenceAlupro compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Alupro financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Alupro leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Alupro funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Alupro M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Alupro
What does Alupro do?
Alupro designs, manufactures, and installs custom architectural metal facade products for the construction industry, including metal louvers, aluminum grid patterns, aluminum composite panels, metal cassettes, drawn wire mesh, Cor-Ten steel, and copper elements. It complements these products with BIM-based 3D design services and full project installation, with approximately 70% of revenue derived from complete installed solutions rather than product-only supply. The company operates a digital manufacturing facility in Tuusula, Finland, and sells to architects, construction companies, and property developers primarily in Finland with international sales capability.
Is Alupro a public or private company?
Alupro is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Alupro founded?
Alupro was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Alupro based?
Alupro is headquartered in Tuusula, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Alupro make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Facade Products and Systems are the primary driver. The others are project Services and Installation and 3D Design and BIM Services.
Who are Alupro's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lindab, Ruukki Construction (SSAB), Weckman Steel Oy, Plannja (SSAB) and Areco Profiles. Broad incumbents are 3A Composites (Alucobond), Tata Steel (Construction), Arconic Architectural Products and Kingspan Group. Meyer Turku is listed as an others.
Does Alupro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Alupro.
What industry is Alupro in?
Alupro's product category is Architectural Metal Facades. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADACAG, Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural), with a secondary code of IMADACAM, Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components). Its NAICS code is 33232 and its SIC code is 3490.