STEFFCA
STEFFCA is a family-owned Danish industrial supplier founded in 1993 that designs, manufactures, and distributes gaskets, seals, and custom technical insulation jackets for industrial customers across Denmark, Scandinavia, and Germany, with in-house production in Nyborg and a Munich subsidiary.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersNyborg, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What STEFFCA does
STEFFCA A/S is a family-owned Danish industrial supplier founded in 1993 and headquartered in Nyborg, Denmark, with a regional subsidiary (STEFFCA GmbH) established in Munich in 2023. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes gaskets, seals, and technical insulation solutions — including industrial gaskets, boiler gaskets rated up to 1,250°C, hydraulic and pneumatic seals (acquired via SealSupply Europe A/S in 2025), extruded and molded rubber/silicone components, and custom-made technical insulation jackets for valves, flanges, pumps, and pipes. Core production runs in-house in Nyborg using advanced equipment including EXA AWMO8S spiral wound gasket machines (Ø25-780mm), NORMEC vulcanization machinery, SKF Seal Jet technology for mechanical face seals, water jet cutting, CNC-controlled cutting, and G3 digital cutting, enabling 24-hour fulfillment of stock items and 24-48 hour turnaround on custom spiral wound gaskets.
The company sells primarily through a B2B enterprise field sales model with dedicated account managers, key account managers, and country managers, targeting industrial customers across Denmark, Scandinavia, and Germany. STEFFCA positions itself as one of Denmark's leading suppliers, serving nearly all industrial verticals — including food processing, pharma, chemical, offshore, paper, water utilities, shipyards, refineries, wind energy, and heating — with technical advisory on material selection for temperature, pressure, and chemical resistance. Revenue is generated through unit-priced stock gaskets and project-quoted custom solutions, with 30-day net payment terms and repeat-order cycles typical of industrial consumables. Supporting value is delivered via independent testing by the Danish Technological Institute, ISO 9001:2015 certification, Achilles JQS pre-qualification, food/drinking-water product approvals, EcoVadis Bronze medal (top 22% globally), and a 30% Scope 1+2 CO2 reduction target by 2030.
Distribution combines direct sales in Denmark, a dedicated German subsidiary, a Scandinavian IDT distribution partnership, and authorized SKF Seals distribution. A new 6,000 m² Nyborg headquarters — twice the size of the current facility — became operational in summer 2025 alongside the SealSupply Europe A/S acquisition, signaling an active scaling phase. The company is family-owned by the Steffensen family (second-generation leadership: Martin Steffensen as CEO, Mikkel Steffensen as Export Manager) with no external parent or private equity backing, and has held multiple Børsen Gazelle awards since 2002.
STEFFCA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- STEFFCA
- Legal name
- STEFFCA A/S
- Website
- https://steffca.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- STEFFCA is a family-owned Danish industrial supplier founded in 1993 that designs, manufactures, and distributes gaskets, seals, and custom technical insulation jackets for industrial customers across Denmark, Scandinavia, and Germany, with in-house production in Nyborg and a Munich subsidiary.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
STEFFCA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Sealing and Gasket Solutions
- NAICS
- Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)
- SIC
- Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC), Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH), Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI)
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Where STEFFCA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nyborg
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
STEFFCA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Gasket and sealing product sales: STEFFCA generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of industrial gaskets, seals, and sealing solutions. Products include standard gaskets, custom-made gaskets, spiral wound gaskets, O-rings, extruded and molded rubber/plastic items, and technical insulation jackets. Both one-time product sales and repeat orders from industrial customers across multiple sectors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard stock gaskets - off-the-shelf industrial gaskets held in inventory |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom/special-order products - bespoke gaskets, seals, and insulation solutions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
STEFFCA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
STEFFCA is a family-owned Danish manufacturer and supplier of industrial gaskets, seals, and technical insulation solutions. The company produces standard and customized gaskets (including spiral wound, boiler, and VVS types), seals (O-rings, hydraulic and pneumatic seals, mechanical face seals), and tailored insulation jackets for industrial valves, flanges, pumps, and pipes. Products are made in-house at the Nyborg facility using CNC cutting, water jet cutting, vulcanization, and spiral winding equipment, with rapid 24-48 hour delivery for urgent and custom orders.
Product overview
STEFFCA is a family-owned Danish company and one of Denmark's leading suppliers of gaskets, seals, and technical insulation solutions. The product portfolio centers on three core areas: (1) Industrial Gaskets including standard VVS/plumbing gaskets, boiler gaskets for high temperatures up to 1,250°C, wood burning stove gaskets, and industrial gaskets in various materials; (2) Seals including hydraulic/pneumatic seals, O-rings, oil seals, vulcanized O-rings, and rotary seals acquired through SealSupply Europe A/S; (3) Customized Insulation Jackets for valves, flanges, and pipes with documented energy savings. Supporting offerings include approved gasket materials for food contact (EC 1935/2004) and drinking water (KTW, WRAS, DVGW), extruded and molded rubber/silicone/TPE components, high-temperature insulation materials, ACID-CARE leak detection coating, mechanical face seals, and REVOSEAL high-end gaskets. The company operates in-house production facilities with water jet cutting, CNC machines, vulcanization equipment, and spiral wound gasket machines for rapid 24-48 hour delivery.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Industrial Gaskets Wide range of industrial gaskets including flat gaskets, flange gaskets, rubber gaskets, braided packings, metal gaskets, PTFE gaskets, plumbing gaskets, and custom solutions for industrial and process companies.
- Seals Comprehensive sealing solutions including piston seals, rod seals, O-rings, wipers, guide rings, rotary seals, oil seals, and vulcanized O-rings, including hydraulic and pneumatic seals through SealSupply Europe A/S.
- Standard VVS/Plumbing Gaskets Standard VVS/plumbing gaskets with materials for sealing water, oil, petrol, exhaust, and chemicals, including graphite laminate, rubber, and other standard gasket types with unique item numbers.
- Boiler Gaskets High-temperature sealing solutions for boilers, autoclaves, ovens, pipes, and power cables, with glass fiber gaskets for temperatures up to 550°C and ceramic gaskets reinforced with steel wire for temperatures up to 1,250°C.
- Wood Burning Stove Gaskets Glass fiber gasket solutions for wood-burning stoves and flues, including round packings, textile glass, glass tape, ladder tape, ceramic cord, and high-temperature resistant materials up to 650°C.
- Extruded & Molded Items High-quality extruded and molded rubber, silicone, and TPE components manufactured to CAD specifications, including extruded profiles, molded rubber components, and vulcanized O-rings in custom dimensions.
- Approved Gasket Materials for Food Contact and Drinking Water Gaskets and seals approved for food contact (EC 1935/2004) and drinking water (KTW, W270, WRAS, DVGW, ELL), including gasket sheets, rubber sheets, plastic/PTFE, extruded items, and rubber-steel gaskets in approved materials.
- Customized Insulation Jackets Tailored technical insulation jackets for valves, flanges, pumps, and pipes, made with Rockwool and fiberglass fabric, featuring high-temperature thread and Velcro fastening, tested by the Danish Technological Institute with documented energy savings.
- High-Temperature Insulation Materials Insulation materials for high-temperature technical solutions including glass fiber products (glass tape, glass cloth, glass needle felt), silica, and ceramic materials for extreme temperatures.
- ACID-CARE Functional Coating Solution Customized leak detection solution for production and process plants where material changes color upon contact with acid, making acid leaks visible within minutes.
Quantifiable outcome
- 430 tons CO2 reduction per year per customer (AKD Brande case)
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use STEFFCA
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
STEFFCA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
STEFFCA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SealSupply Europe A/ScoreSTEFFCA acquired SealSupply Europe A/S in summer 2025 to strengthen and expand its expertise in sealing solutions, particularly hydraulic and pneumatic seals. The acquisition broadened STEFFCA's in-house capabilities and specialist knowledge.
- IDTcoreSTEFFCA was selected as the Scandinavian distributor of IDT gaskets and braided packings. This is a strong partnership with focus on quality and delivery, expanding STEFFCA's product portfolio in the region.
- SKF SealscoreSTEFFCA is an authorized SKF Seals distributor, providing access to advanced sealing materials and solutions that meet the highest industry standards. STEFFCA operates an SKF Seal Jet machine for mechanical face seal production.
- Danish Technological InstituteminorThe Danish Technological Institute tested STEFFCA's insulation jackets, providing objective trials and independent calculations of insulation solutions, which are included in the energy reports customers receive.
- Nordic Green SolutionsminorNordic Green Solutions performed independent energy calculations for customers such as AKD Brande, validating the energy savings achieved through STEFFCA's insulation solutions.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights7 records
STEFFCA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SKF: Global bearings and seals manufacturer. Both a direct competitor (through SKF Seals division) and an authorized distributor partner to STEFFCA via the Seal Jet technology, representing a dual competitive and partnership relationship.
- Flowserve Corporation: Global provider of industrial flow control products including pumps, valves, seals, and related services. Overlaps with STEFFCA through seals and gaskets supplied into pump, valve, and process industry customers, though Flowserve's portfolio is much broader.
- Parker Hannifin: Global diversified motion and control technologies leader, with a broad sealing products portfolio among many other industrial categories. Overlaps with STEFFCA in O-rings, gaskets, and hydraulic/pneumatic seals but at vastly larger scale and product breadth.
Direct peers
- Daemar Inc. North American manufacturer and distributor of industrial sealing products including O-rings, gaskets, oil seals, and custom-molded rubber components. Comparable mid-market manufacturer profile with custom and standard sealing offerings.
- Gasket Resources Inc. US-based custom gasket manufacturer offering die-cut, waterjet, and spiral wound gaskets with rapid-turn custom capabilities. Highly comparable to STEFFCA's in-house manufacturing model and 24-48 hour custom delivery promise.
- Klinger: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of industrial gaskets, sealing products, and fluid control solutions. Closely comparable product portfolio and European industrial customer base, with overlapping presence in process and energy industries.
- Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: German-headquartered global manufacturer of seals and sealing solutions for automotive, industrial, and process industries. Comparable product portfolio (O-rings, custom seals, gaskets) and overlapping European customer base make it a direct strategic peer.
- Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Global sealing solutions division of Trelleborg AB, manufacturing O-rings, rotary seals, hydraulic seals, and gaskets for industrial customers. Direct competitor to STEFFCA across its core product lines, but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
Regional players
- IDT (Industrial Dichtungs-Technik): German/Austrian manufacturer of gaskets and braided packings. Direct product overlap with STEFFCA's IDT distribution partnership; competes in similar German and Central European accounts where STEFFCA is now expanding.
- Hennlich: Central European industrial distributor and manufacturer specializing in sealing technology, technical insulation, and fluid handling. Comparable product and customer overlap across Austria, Czech Republic, and adjacent markets with limited Nordic presence.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
STEFFCA social profiles
Digital presenceSTEFFCA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
STEFFCA financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
STEFFCA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
STEFFCA subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
STEFFCA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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STEFFCA M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about STEFFCA
What does STEFFCA do?
STEFFCA is a family-owned Danish manufacturer and supplier of industrial gaskets, seals, and technical insulation solutions. The company produces standard and customized gaskets (including spiral wound, boiler, and VVS types), seals (O-rings, hydraulic and pneumatic seals, mechanical face seals), and tailored insulation jackets for industrial valves, flanges, pumps, and pipes. Products are made in-house at the Nyborg facility using CNC cutting, water jet cutting, vulcanization, and spiral winding equipment, with rapid 24-48 hour delivery for urgent and custom orders.
Is STEFFCA a public or private company?
STEFFCA is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was STEFFCA founded?
STEFFCA was founded in 1993. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is STEFFCA based?
STEFFCA is headquartered in Nyborg, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does STEFFCA make money?
One revenue line is on record: gasket and sealing product sales.
Who are STEFFCA's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SKF, Flowserve Corporation and Parker Hannifin. Direct peers are Daemar Inc., Gasket Resources Inc., Klinger, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Regional players are IDT (Industrial Dichtungs-Technik) and Hennlich.
Does STEFFCA have an API?
No public API is recorded for STEFFCA.
What industry is STEFFCA in?
STEFFCA's product category is Industrial Sealing and Gasket Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAI, Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers), with a secondary code of IMANALAC, Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer). Its NAICS code is 339991 and its SIC code is 3050.