Kibæk Presenning

What Kibæk Presenning does

Kibæk Presenning A/S is a Danish family-owned specialty manufacturer of tarpaulins, party tents, storage tents, and terrace coverings, headquartered in Kibæk, Denmark. Founded on February 1, 1984 by Niels Ove Plauborg starting from a 48 m² workshop, the company has grown to approximately 50 employees operating across four specialized production/warehouse/office sites totaling 10,000 m². The company self-positions as "Denmark's largest producer of tarpaulins" and emphasizes that all products are 100% produced at its own factory. Its core technology combines textile fabrication (custom trailer and covering tarpaulins, sun sails, windbreakers) with in-house metalwork (party tent aluminum profiles in 2-track and 4-track configurations, storage tent construction with 4-track aluminum profiles, on-site blacksmithing), supported by a series production line serving the wind turbine industry and a sign/print department.

The business operates a dual-channel go-to-market. Private consumers purchase party tents, accessories, and spare parts through a Danish/English webshop; business customers (agriculture, transport, construction, event/rental) contact the company directly by phone or email for quote-based custom solutions, with on-site consultation, measurement, and professional installation bundled in. Revenue flows through three primary streams: e-commerce retail sales, custom/bespoke manufacturing (the largest economic engine), and a newer storage tent rental offering for acute or seasonal capacity needs. Pricing is overwhelmingly quote-driven given the made-to-measure nature of the product set; only standard spare parts carry published prices. The product portfolio is segmented through sub-brands (Proffline for professional party tents, Innerline for tent accessories, Dynello for transport products) alongside the flagship party tent, storage tent, and tarpaulin lines.

In 2015 the company completed a generational transition, with founder Niels Ove Plauborg handing operational control to his daughter Helle Nygaard (administration) and son Kenneth Plauborg (production). Geographic scope remains domestic Denmark; no external investment, M&A, or parent-company exposure is recorded in the input.

Name

Kibæk Presenning

Legal name

Kibæk Presenning A/S

Website

https://kibaek-presenning.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kibæk Presenning A/S is a Danish family-owned manufacturer of custom tarpaulins, party tents, storage tents, and terrace coverings, serving private consumers, agricultural businesses, and event/rental companies across Denmark from its 10,000 sqm production facility in Kibæk.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tarpaulin and Tent Manufacturing

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Furniture & Shelter Systems (Tents, Tarps, Hammocks) Retail (CRAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Tarpaulin manufacturing
• Party tent production
• Storage tent systems
• Terrace covering fabrication
• Industrial textile products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kibæk

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct consumer sales through the company's webshop for standard products, accessories, and spare parts.
2. Custom/Bespoke Manufacturing: Custom tarpaulin and tent solutions manufactured to customer-specific measurements and requirements. Primary revenue stream for specialized products like terrace coverings, agricultural equipment, and custom applications.
3. Storage Tent Rental: Rental of temporary storage tents for customers with urgent or seasonal storage needs.
4. Installation and Consultation Services: Professional on-site consultation, measurement, and installation services for custom products, particularly terrace coverings and large-scale tent installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kibæk Presenning A/S manufactures and sells custom and standard tarpaulins, party tents, and storage tents entirely at its own factory in Kibæk, Denmark. The product portfolio spans trailer and coverage tarpaulins, Proffline and special-design party tents, modular Lagertelt storage halls, made-to-measure terrace coverings and sun sails, signage and printing, agricultural and transport covers, and Specialopgaver bespoke fabrication for non-standard customer requirements. Sales are made through a consumer webshop and direct B2B sales with on-site consultation, measurement, and installation.

Product overview

Kibæk Presenning A/S is Denmark's largest manufacturer of tarpaulins and tent products, offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom and standard solutions. The core offering centers on tarpaulins (presenninger), party tents (partytelte), and storage tents (lagertelte), complemented by terrace coverings, agricultural solutions, and custom special projects. Products are 100% Danish-produced at the company's own factory with approximately 10,000 sqm of production space. The company operates a modular approach where customers can purchase standard products or request custom-made special solutions. Supporting offerings include spare parts and accessories for tent maintenance, signage and printing services, and special custom projects limited only by customer imagination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Proffline Partytelte: Professional party tent brand line
• Innerline
• Dynello

Products and services

• Tarpaulins (Presenninger) Custom-manufactured tarpaulins including trailer tarpaulins, coverage tarpaulins, and bespoke special projects, offered in various materials and colors for transport, agriculture, industrial, and general coverage applications.
• Party Tents (Partytelte) High-quality 100% Danish-produced party tents for private and professional use, available in various sizes with options including Proffline, Specialtelte, Innerline, glass walls, plastic flooring, and roll-up systems.
• Storage Tents (Lagertelte) Flexible warehouse tents in widths from 3 to 15 meters with leg heights from 2 to 4 meters, made with 750g fire-approved fabric and aluminum construction, available for purchase or rental as temporary or permanent storage solutions.
• Terrace Coverings (Terrasseafdækning) Custom terrace coverings including terrace roofing, windbreaker screening, sun sails in suncontrol material that prevents water pooling, shelter fronts, fire pit covers, and outdoor room coverings; all made to measure with on-site consultation, measurement, and professional installation.
• Signs and Print (Skilte og Print) Signage and printing services for advertising, information display, and other commercial purposes, produced at the company's Kibæk sign and advertising department.
• Transport Solutions Custom transport tarpaulins and solutions for the general transport industry, including the Dynello product line for transport-related applications.
• Agricultural Tarpaulins (Landbrug) Agricultural tarpaulin solutions including custom covers for farm equipment, agricultural transport, and storage needs across Danish agricultural operations.
• Custom Projects (Specialopgaver) Bespoke, special custom-made products manufactured to customer specifications for unique requirements not available on the market, supported by on-site consultation, measurement, and installation.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mastertent: Austrian manufacturer specializing in professional folding party tents and event tents for rental, hospitality, and consumer use. Direct competitor to Kibæk's party tent (partytelte) line with overlapping customer use cases and similar modular aluminum-frame product architecture.
• Dancover: Danish-headquartered online retailer and direct competitor. Sells party tents, storage tents, container shelters, gazebos, and tarpaulins through a similar direct-to-consumer webshop motion, serving both private and business customers across Scandinavia and Europe.
• Röder Zeltsysteme: German manufacturer of party tents, marquees, and tent halls comparable in product design and customization approach. Overlaps with Kibæk's partytelte and lagertelte categories and serves a similar event and SME customer base across Northern Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Losberger De Boer: Global incumbent in temporary structures, modular tents, and event halls. Overlaps with Kibæk's storage tent and large-party-tent business but operates at much larger scale across industrial, military, and event end-markets.
• HTS tentiQ: German manufacturer of industrial and commercial tent structures including warehouse tents, party tents, and custom temporary buildings. A broader incumbent that competes in the same commercial tent space as Kibæk's lagertelte line.

Others

• Sioen Industries: Belgian manufacturer of technical textiles and coated fabrics including tarpaulins and protective coverings. Comparable as a textile upstream/input supplier or adjacent competitor in the European industrial tarpaulin market rather than a direct consumer-facing tent peer.

Emerging players

• Polhus: Nordic-focused online retailer of outdoor structures including cabins, gazebos, carports, and tents. Targets a similar Scandinavian consumer segment via a more e-commerce-native motion; partial overlap with Kibæk's party tent and outdoor shelter products.

Regional players

• Karl Dungs Tenten & Evenementen: Dutch party tent rental and sales specialist focused on the Benelux market. Comparable offering to Kibæk's party tent product line and rental-adjacent services, but operates in a different primary geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kibaekpresenning.dk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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