What Jensen Protect does

Jensen Protect AB is a Swedish designer, manufacturer, and distributor of weather-protection products headquartered in Malmö with a secondary production facility in Lund and sales offices in Västerås, Denmark, and Finland. The company was founded in 1879 by Danish rope maker Christian Jensen in Lund and has operated under three owners across its 140+ year history; it has been privately held by Lars-Ingvar Nordström since 1962, with Thomas Hagalid serving as CEO since 2002. Its product portfolio centres on two families: JP Presenningar (PVC-coated tarpaulins, PE tarpaulins, flame-retardant rental tarpaulins, and insulation mats) and JP Lagerhallar (four fabric/steel-frame hall variants — Volymhall, Multihall, Pulpethall, and insulated ISOhall — plus accessories for dehumidification, anchoring, doors, and electrical fit-out). Supporting products include JP Lyftsegel certified lifting sails (the Premium version approved up to 3,000 kg under EN 1492-1), JP Draperi industrial drapery, JP Kapell transport covers for the modular housing sector, JP Screentryck printing services, and JP Special bespoke fabrications.

The underlying technology is industrial and proprietary: a unique PVC welding method developed in the 1960s, the patented JP-Strappen rope fastening system (1973) with four times the wear resistance of traditional grommets, in-house automated manufacturing equipment including the world's first fully automatic spiral tube machine (1994) and an automated tarpaulin washing line (1977), and a proprietary hall relocation method that moves halls intact without disassembly. Jensen Protect was the first fabric hall manufacturer in the world to obtain CE certification under EN1090-1 in 2014 and all standard fabric carries EN13501-1 flame-retardant certification, with all halls dimensioned to Eurocode.

The business model combines outright sale (tarpaulins, halls, lifting sails, custom products), short-term rental of flame-retardant tarpaulins and fabric halls through a network of independent agents (ombud) across Scandinavia supported by the proprietary JP HyrOnline tracking platform, and lease financing. Revenue is generated across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway via direct enterprise field sales, regional sales representatives, the ombud channel, and project-based hall installations; primary customers are construction companies and contractors, modular-housing transporters, and industrial users, with a secondary SMB/consumer segment served through the rental channel. Pricing is quote-based or project-specific and not publicly disclosed, with rental pricing distributed as PDF documents.

Name

Jensen Protect

Legal name

Jensen Protect AB

Website

https://jensenprotect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jensen Protect AB is a 140+ year-old Swedish manufacturer and distributor of PVC tarpaulins, fabric/steel-frame halls, lifting sails, and insulation mats, serving Scandinavian construction, modular housing, and industrial customers via direct sales, project installations, and a nationwide rental agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tarpaulins and Fabric Halls

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Control Rentals (Heaters, Fans, Misting, AC) (HSACAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Temporary Flooring & Ground Protection Rentals (HSACAFAI), Portable Storage Container Specialty & High-Value Item Moves (Crating/Climate-Control Options) (HSAKAIAH)

Keywords

• Industrial tarpaulins
• Fabric storage halls
• Weather protection products
• Construction site covers
• Lifting sails

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sale of tarpaulins (PVC and PE): Sale of PVC-coated tarpaulins and polyethylene (PE) tarpaulins for construction, agriculture, boat, and industrial use. Products available in standard sizes and custom configurations. JP-Strappen or grommets as attachment options.
2. Sale of fabric halls (warehouse tents): Sale of proprietary JP fabric halls (Volymhall, Multihall, Pulpethall, ISOhall) in various sizes and configurations. Halls can be purchased outright with building permit project management, manufacturing, assembly and inspection included.
3. Rental of tarpaulins: Short-term rental of flame-retardant tarpaulins through a network of independent agents (ombud) across Scandinavia. Rental presenninger are washed, inspected, and repaired between each rental. Products are tracked via JP-HyrOnline system with barcode marking in four corners. JP HyrOnline is an internet-based tool for agents managing the rental process.
4. Rental of fabric halls: Rental of fabric halls for temporary or unknown-duration projects. Halls can be relocated if needed. Includes accessories such as dehumidification, electrical, anchoring, and doors.
5. Reconditioning and repair services: Reconditioning of rental tarpaulins between each rental. Repair services for customer-owned tarpaulins including hole repair, patch welding, special cleaning (tar, asphalt removal). Reconditioning increases product lifespan and maintains quality.
6. Hall relocation services: Proprietary method for relocating entire fabric halls without disassembly. All installations (electrical, dehumidification) are moved complete and pluggable at the new location.
7. Screening printing services: Screening printing on tarpaulins, halls, and covers. Customers can add company names, yard names, logos, or other custom text on their products.
8. Leasing of halls: Lease financing option for fabric halls, allowing businesses to use working capital elsewhere, spread costs over time, and upgrade or supplement equipment as needed with lower risk than ownership.
9. Fabric replacement (dukbyte): Replacement of worn or damaged fabric on existing halls of any brand. Jensen Protect is one of Sweden's largest fabric manufacturers. Includes options for standard or insulated fabric, new doors, dehumidifiers, and heating.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jensen Protect manufactures, sells, and rents PVC-based weather-protection products for construction, industrial, agricultural, and consumer applications. The portfolio centers on two families — JP Presenningar (PVC tarpaulins, PE tarpaulins, flame-retardant rental tarpaulins, insulation mats) and JP Lagerhallar (four fabric-hall variants for storage and warehousing) — alongside certified lifting sails, industrial drapery, transport covers for modular buildings, screen printing, and custom special products. Products are distributed through direct enterprise sales across Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, and through an independent JP Hyr agent network for rentals across Scandinavia, with rent/buy/lease financing available.

Product overview

Jensen Protect manufactures, sells, and rents a portfolio of PVC-based weather-protection products centred on two core product families — JP Presenningar (tarpaulins) and JP Lagerhallar (fabric/steel halls). The tarpaulin range spans heavy-duty JP Presenning (with the proprietary JP-Strappen fastening), lightweight JP PE-presenning, flame-retardant JP Hyrpresenning for rental, and insulating JP Isolermatta. The hall range includes four structural variants: JP Volymhall (6.2–15 m span, storage-focused), JP Multihall (20–40 m span, saddle roof for blending into surroundings), JP Pulpethall (lean-to, open long side), and JP ISOhall (insulated with fibreglass between two PVC membranes, 8–40 m span). Ancillary products include JP Lyftsegel (Standard and Premium certified lifting sails up to 3,000 kg), JP Draperi (industrial drapery), JP Modul/Transportkapell (custom transport covers), JP Screentryck (in-house screen printing), and JP Special (bespoke custom products). Services include hall anchoring, doors, dehumidification, relocation (proprietary no-disassembly method), cover replacement, repair, professional installation, and full or lease financing options. JP HyrOnline is a proprietary agent-facing rental management portal. All halls are dimensioned to Eurocode standards with hot-dip galvanized steel frames, and all standard fabrics carry EN13501-1 flame-retardant certification. Jensen Protect is CE-certified under EN1090-1 as the first fabric hall manufacturer in Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JP Presenningar: PVC tarpaulins and covers for various purposes including boat covers, construction tarpaulins, and pool covers.
• JP Lagerhallar
• JP Lyftsegel
• JP Kapell
• JP Draperi
• JP Screentryck
• JP Special
• JP Hyr
• JP HyrOnline
• JP-Strappen

Products and services

• JP Presenning Heavy-duty PVC tarpaulin fully welded and hemmed with Jensen Protect's proprietary JP-Strappen fastening system, designed for long-term weather protection of goods, boats, buildings, and equipment.
• JP PE-presenning Lightweight, affordable polyethylene tarpaulin with high UV protection, available in standard sizes, suitable for short-term or temporary covering needs.
• JP Hyrpresenning Flame-retardant rental tarpaulin washed, inspected, and barcoded between each rental, managed through the JP HyrOnline system and available via independent agents across Scandinavia.
• JP Isolermatta PVC-coated insulating mat for covering freshly poured concrete slabs or providing thermal insulation, available for rent (3x5 m and 4x5 m) or purchase.
• JP Volymhall Storage hall with span of 6.2-15 m and side height 3.0-6.0 m, hot-dip galvanized steel frame, available for rent or purchase with full project planning, permits, installation, and inspection.
• JP Multihall Awning hall with saddle roof design and straight, minimalist lines, spanning 20-40 m, designed to blend into residential and industrial surroundings, available for rent or purchase.
• JP Pulpethall Lean-to hall with single-slope roof and open long side for easy access, spans 6-15 m, side height 3-5 m, suitable for protecting goods from rain and snow.
• JP ISOhall Insulated hall using fibreglass wool between two flame-retardant PVC membranes, achieving a high U-value; keeps warmth in during cold weather and cool in during hot weather, suitable as a warm warehouse or production facility, spans 8-40 m.
• JP Lyftsegel Standard Unclassified lifting sail for moving snow, soil, sand, gravel, insulation, or other materials up to 2,500 kg on construction sites; flat lifting strap loop sewn into a fabric channel around the perimeter.
• JP Lyftsegel Premium The only classified lifting sail in Scandinavia certified to European standard EN 1492-1 for safe lifting of snow, earth, sand, gravel, insulation, or other materials up to 3,000 kg; lifting straps are specially welded inside the sail for protection against abrasion and dirt.
• JP Draperi Industrial drapery in flame-retardant fabric qualities, equipped with grommets at the top (3 per metre), available with optional hoisting/rewinding devices, sight windows, and rail systems for partitioning spaces.
• JP Modul/Transportkapell Custom-designed transport tarpaulins for modular housing companies, protecting modules against rain, sun, wind, and other weather during transport.
• JP Special Custom-made special products beyond standard tarpaulins and halls, including boat covers, pool covers, and bespoke weather-protection solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• JP-Strappen has four times the wear resistance of a traditional grommet
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 and minor.

• JP Hyr agents (independent agents/ombud network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2005Jensen Protect has established a network of independent agents (ombud) across Scandinavia who rent out JP tarpaulins and covering products under the JP Hyr brand. In 2005, the company launched JP HyrOnline, an internet-based tool enabling agents to manage rentals online. The network covers Sweden, Denmark, and Finland (nationwide JP Hyr established 2009). Agents receive washed, inspected, and barcoded products between each rental from Jensen's reconditioning facility.
• Raw material suppliers (textile and steel)minorOthersJensen Protect sources raw materials including PVC-coated polyester fabric and steel for frame structures. All raw material deliveries are tested in the company's own laboratory to ensure consistent JP quality standards. The company maintains supplier requirements aligned with environmental policies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sioen Industries: Belgian manufacturer of technical textiles and coated fabrics including tarpaulins, awnings, and flexible structures for industrial and construction use. Comparable as a PVC-coated fabric producer serving construction and weather-protection end markets.
• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of flexible composite membranes used in tensile architecture, modular structures, and industrial covers. Comparable as a producer of coated/PVC fabrics for weather protection and modular halls.
• Losberger De Boer: European provider of temporary and semi-permanent modular buildings and halls, with both rental and sale models. Directly comparable rental-and-sale business for industrial and construction weather protection.
• Heytex Bramsche: German manufacturer of technical textiles including coated fabrics for tarpaulins, truck covers, and architectural applications. Comparable as a PVC-coated technical textile producer serving similar industrial end markets.
• Neptunus Structures: Dutch provider of modular temporary and semi-permanent halls for events, industry, and construction. Comparable as a Europe-wide hall rental/sale operator using fabric-and-steel construction.
• Mehler Texnologies: German manufacturer of technical textiles including PVC-coated fabrics for halls, tarpaulins, and architectural membranes. Direct competitor in coated technical textiles for temporary and semi-permanent structures.
• Röder HTS Höcker (part of Röder Group): German manufacturer of large temporary halls, tents, and event structures for industrial and commercial use. Comparable as a producer of modular fabric-and-steel halls sold and rented across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Weatherhaven: Canadian global supplier of portable and modular shelter systems with industrial, humanitarian, and construction applications. Comparable as a provider of relocatable fabric-and-steel structures on a rental/sale model.

Regional players

• Tentipi: Swedish manufacturer of Nordic event and adventure tents based on Sami-inspired designs. Comparable as a Scandinavian fabric-structure specialist, though serving outdoor/event rather than construction use cases.
• HTS Höcker (UK operations): UK subsidiary of HTS Höcker providing temporary and permanent industrial halls for construction and storage. Comparable product offering (modular halls) but focused on the UK market rather than Scandinavia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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