Nordic Chimney Products

What Nordic Chimney Products does

Nordic Chimney Products (Nordiska Skorstensprodukter AB, trading as NSPAB) is a Swedish privately held manufacturer founded in 1964 in Vänersborg by Arvid Johnsson, who developed the world's first flexible chimney liner. The company designs and produces chimney systems, flexible relining pipes, kitchen exhaust systems, and ventilation solutions for both new installations and renovation, alongside a curated selection of premium fireplaces (Morsø, Charnwood, Jupiter, Svendsen) and Vulcanus outdoor grills. Its proprietary product stack spans the Modulex chimney system (marketed as "Sweden's safest" with a 30-year material warranty), Hardflex acid-resistant stainless steel 316 relining pipes, Safevent imkanal kitchen exhaust systems, Aeroseal in-situ ventilation sealing, and the Johnsons Tätningsmassa and Keramex sealing compounds; products are tested in NSPAB's in-house laboratory, which has operated since the founding.

The business runs a hybrid B2B and B2C go-to-market model anchored in certified installer relationships and retail distribution. Professional installers access products through a trade webshop (shop.nspab.se) and a nationwide network of authorized dealers, supplemented by a co-developed certification program with Sveriges Skorstenshantverkarnas Förening (SSHF) where 25% of each of the first four product purchases is credited toward training fees. Consumer demand flows through authorized dealers, the Beijer Bygg building-materials chain across Sweden, and a direct-to-consumer webshop (butik.nspab.se). Pricing is unit-based and publicly disclosed, ranging from approximately SEK 445 for small accessories to SEK 69,995 for premium fireplaces, with warranty terms of 10 years on Morsø cast iron and sealing compounds and 30 years on Modulex chimneys and Hardflex relining pipes.

NSPAB remains family-owned, employs 11-50 people, and operates exclusively in Sweden with no disclosed subsidiaries, external investors, M&A activity, or international expansion. Distribution spans the country from Jokkmokk to Skurup, and the company has cumulatively relined over one million meters of chimney and ventilation channels since the 1980s, marking its position as the most established flexible-relining supplier in the Swedish market.

Name

Nordic Chimney Products

Legal name

Nordiska Skorstensprodukter AB

Website

https://nspab.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nordic Chimney Products (Nordiska Skorstensprodukter AB) is a family-owned Swedish manufacturer founded in 1964 that designs chimney systems, flexible relining pipes, kitchen exhaust systems, and ventilation solutions for Swedish installers, contractors, and homeowners via dealers, Beijer Bygg, and dedicated webshops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chimney Systems & Ventilation Products

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Chimney Relining & Flue Liner Services (HSAEANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Heater/Boiler Flue, Venting & Chimney Liner Service (HSAOACAF), Outdoor Heating, Fire Pits & Fireplaces Retail (CRAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Chimney systems
• Chimney relining pipes
• Kitchen exhaust systems
• Ventilation sealing products
• Wood-burning fireplaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Vänersborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chimney Systems: Sale of Modulex chimney systems for new installations, including variants for saunas, pellets, and standard applications.
2. Fireplaces: Sale of selected fireplace brands including Morsø, Charnwood, Jupiter, Svendsen, and Vulcanus outdoor grills.
3. Relining and Renovation Products: Sale of flexible relining pipes (Hardflex, NSP Ekonomi Vent), sealing compounds, and renovation solutions for existing chimney and ventilation systems.
4. Kitchen Exhaust and Ventilation: Sale of Safevent imkanal systems, ventilation sealing (Aeroseal), and related components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nordic Chimney Products designs and manufactures complete chimney systems (Modulex) and accessories for new installations, flexible stainless-steel relining pipes (Hardflex, NSP Ekonomi Vent) for chimney renovation, fire-rated kitchen exhaust / imkanal systems (Safevent), ventilation sealing solutions (Aeroseal), and sealing compounds (Johnsons Tätningsmassa, Keramex). The company also retails a curated range of wood-burning fireplaces (Morsø, Charnwood, Jupiter, Svendsen) and Vulcanus outdoor grills through its dealer and webshop channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Modulex: Sweden's safest chimney system for new installations
• Safevent
• Hardflex
• Johnsons Tätningsmassa
• Keramex

Products and services

• Modulex chimney system A complete modular chimney system for new residential installations, offered in the chimney product category. Targets homeowners and professional installers specifying new chimney builds.
• Modul One (slim chimney module) An extra-slim chimney module within the Modulex system family, marketed as the slimmest chimney module on the market, for installations where space is constrained.
• Hardflex relining pipe A premium flexible stainless-steel relining pipe for chimney renovation, positioned as the most durable flexible relining pipe option. Targets installers and homeowners carrying out chimney relining projects.
• NSP Ekonomi Vent relining pipe A flexible relining pipe positioned as the cost-effective option in the relining range, used for chimney renovation projects where budget is a priority.
• Safevent kitchen exhaust (imkanal) system A fire-rated kitchen exhaust / imkanal system designed for safe residential kitchen ventilation. Targets installers and homeowners needing certified kitchen exhaust installations.
• Aeroseal ventilation sealing A ventilation sealing solution for sealing around fans and sleeves without drilling, used in connection with ventilation system installations and renovations.
• Johnsons Tätningsmassa (sealing compound) A proprietary sealing compound (tätningsmassa) used in chimney and fireplace installation and renovation work, sold to installers and consumers as a consumable.
• Keramex sealing compound A specialty sealing compound in Nordic Chimney Products' sealing range, used in chimney and fireplace installation work alongside Johnsons Tätningsmassa.
• Wood-burning fireplaces (Morsø, Charnwood, Jupiter, Svendsen) A retail range of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces from the brands Morsø, Charnwood, Jupiter and Svendsen, sold via the consumer webshop and authorized dealers to homeowners.
• Vulcanus outdoor grills Vulcanus outdoor grills, retailed by Nordic Chimney Products as part of its outdoor/cooking product offering alongside its fireplace range.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-year material warranty on Modulex chimney systems and Hardflex relining pipes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sveriges Skorstenshantverkarnas Förening (SSHF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of specialized training programs for chimney installers. The partnership offers two-day intensive training covering standards, regulations, materials, and installation. Successful completion qualifies installers for SSHF membership. NSPAB provides 25% credit per purchase toward training fees for the first four product purchases, effectively making training free for active NSP customers.
• Beijer ByggcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeijer building materials retail chain serves as primary retail distributor for NSPAB products across Sweden. Products are available at Beijer locations nationwide and can be ordered through any Beijer store upon request.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Contura: Swedish/Nordic manufacturer of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces. Competes with NSPAB's retailed fireplace lineup (Morsø, Charnwood, etc.) in the same Swedish consumer market.
• Nordpeis: Norwegian fireplace and chimney product manufacturer. Comparable Nordic regional player with overlapping fireplace and chimney-system offerings.

Direct peers

• DINAK: Spanish manufacturer of stainless-steel chimneys, flues, and ventilation systems. Directly competes with NSPAB in modular chimney systems and flexible relining.
• DuraVent: U.S. manufacturer of chimney, venting, and HVAC products. Comparable product range across chimney systems, relining, and specialty venting solutions.
• Poujoulat: French manufacturer of chimney systems, flues, and relining products with strong European distribution. Direct competitor in flexible stainless relining pipes and modular chimney systems.
• Schiedel: One of Europe's largest chimney system manufacturers with broad product lines across metal and ceramic chimneys. Directly competes with NSPAB's Modulex and Hardflex ranges across multiple European markets.
• Selkirk: North American chimney and venting products manufacturer under the DuraVent umbrella. Closely comparable in flexible relining and modular chimney-system products.
• Jeremias: German manufacturer specializing in chimney and exhaust systems for residential and industrial applications. Overlaps with NSPAB's Modulex, Safevent, and Aeroseal product ranges.

Emerging players

• Spartherm: German premium fireplace and stove manufacturer with growing European distribution. Adjacent player competing in the same end-market for premium fireplaces and inserts that NSPAB distributes.

Broad incumbents

• Boral: Large Australian building materials group with a chimney and masonry product portfolio. Broader incumbent offering chimney products as part of a wider construction materials range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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