What Halfen does

Halfen, operating as a brand within the Leviat construction-products group, manufactures and distributes fastening, anchoring, and reinforcement systems for the global construction industry. The company offers a catalog of more than 20,000 products organized across anchoring systems (HTA Halfen rails, HZA dynamically loadable rails, HGB balustrade fixings, HMS masonry connection rails, HTU profiled sheet fixing channels, HALFEN DEMU anchors, HCW curtain wall system), reinforcement systems (HALFEN HIT iso-elements with REI 120 fire resistance, HLB Loop Box, HBS-05 seismic-rated coupling system, MBT grip couplings, HSC stud connectors), transport anchoring systems (KKT ball head anchors, TPA, HD sleeve anchors, HLX Lift-Box), concrete/masonry/natural stone support products (FPA facade anchors, SPA sandwich anchors, HK5 consoles, FK5 supports, Body anchor, UMA mortar anchor), tension rod systems (DETAN, architectural cables), and industrial mounting solutions (mounting rails and Powerclick pipeline supports). Underlying technology centers on hot-rolled steel profiles, threaded anchors, mechanical couplers, thermal-break elements, and certified load-bearing systems validated through European Technical Assessments (ETA), KOMO, CE, German Zulassung, ICC-ES (USA), and CABR (China) certifications.

Halfen runs a B2B direct-sales model targeting contractors, structural engineers, architects, and precast concrete manufacturers. Distribution is executed through 19 country-specific websites with localized language support spanning Europe (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK), the United States, and China. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of specialized construction hardware with quote-based B2B pricing; no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue components are disclosed. Commercial support includes in-house engineering, free downloadable CAD tools, the HIT-Calculator web application, technical documentation, and trade-show participation (e.g., BATIMAT). The company is headquartered in Langenfeld, Germany, and operates as a brand member of Leviat, a diversified construction-products conglomerate.

Name

Halfen

Legal name

HALFEN

Website

https://halfen.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Halfen (a Leviat brand) manufactures and distributes fastening, anchoring, and reinforcement systems for the global construction industry, serving contractors, engineers, and architects across 19 countries in Europe, the US, and China with 20,000+ certified products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Fastening Systems

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Reinforcement Accessories & Fibers (IMADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar) (IMADABAK), Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

Keywords

• Construction fastening systems
• Anchoring technology
• Concrete reinforcement products
• Precast transport anchors
• Tension rod systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Schoten

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Fastening & Reinforcement Products: Sale of specialized construction hardware including anchoring systems, reinforcement systems, transport anchors, mounting rails, and accessories. Products are sold directly to construction companies, engineering firms, and precast concrete manufacturers across Europe and internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Halfen manufactures and sells specialized fastening, anchoring, and reinforcement hardware for the construction industry. The portfolio of more than 20,000 products includes concrete-embedded mounting rails, anchoring systems, rebar couplers, thermal-break elements, transport anchors for precast concrete, tension rod systems, and industrial pipe-support products. Customers include contractors, structural engineers, architects, and precast concrete manufacturers across Europe, the USA, and China, supported by free CAD/calculation software and in-house engineering technical support.

Product overview

Halfen (now operating as Leviat) is a construction fastening and anchoring systems company offering over 20,000 products for the building industry. The portfolio comprises anchoring systems (HTA-Halfen rail, HZA Halfenrail, HGB, HMS, HTU, HKW, HALFEN DEMU anchors, HCW curtain wall, TWS), reinforcement systems (HALFEN HIT iso-elements, HIT steel-concrete connections, HLB Loop Box, sound insulation products HBB/HTF/HTT, HBS-05 coupling system, HBT sockets, HDB punching shear reinforcement, HCC column base, HSC stud connector, HSD shear dowel, MBT grip coupling, HUC Universal Connection, DEMU coupling system, HEK3 dry prefab connection), transport anchoring systems (KKT ball head anchor, DEHA Socket Anchor, TPA, HD, DEMU lifting anchor systems, HLX Lift-Box), concrete products (FPA facade anchor, BRA-L4 parapet anchor, SPA sandwich anchor, FA panel anchor), masonry support systems (HK5, FK5), natural stone anchoring (Body anchor, UMA mortar anchor, SUK substructure), tension rod systems (DETAN, architectural cables), industrial engineering products (mounting rails, console brackets, pipe clamps, HALFIX, Powerclick), and accessories (HB fixing systems, scaffolding anchors).

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• HTA - Halfen Rail Concrete anchoring rail system providing easy mounting, dust-free and adjustable fastenings in concrete. Carries European Technical Assessment (ETA), ICC-ES approval (USA), and CABR approval (China). HTA-CE Plus version offers enhanced load-bearing capacity. Targeted at construction professionals requiring certified anchoring solutions.
• HZA Halfenrail Anchoring rail with special toothing guaranteeing form-resistant load absorption for serial fastenings. Hot-rolled profiles are dynamically loadable, offering maximum efficiency for repetitive installations.
• HGB Balustrade Fastening Balustrade fastening system for thin balcony slabs with adjustable connection constructions that can be modified or replaced afterwards. Available from 10 cm length.
• HMS Masonry Connection Rail Efficient and reliable fixing system for connecting masonry using HALFEN masonry coupling anchors ML or BL to concrete walls/columns or steel and wooden structures.
• HTU Fixing Profile Profiled sheet fixing channel for fixing profiled steel plates with self-tapping screws, drill screws, or shot nails. Self-anchoring with load capacity in both transverse and longitudinal directions.
• HKW Corner Protection Profile Corner and edge protection profile available in hot-dip galvanized steel or stainless steel A2 for construction edge protection applications.
• HALFEN DEMU Fixing Anchors Safe and permanent anchoring of structural parts to concrete with various anchor sizes and corrosion-resistant materials. ETA-approved for construction industry use.
• HCW Curtain Wall System Fast and safe fastening with direct, full adjustability in up to three directions and high load capacity for curtain wall applications in building construction.
• HALFEN TWS Hexagonal Plate Anchor Safe and technically qualified anchor point for push-pull props for twin walls, suitable for wind loads and temporary loads. Features tulip-shaped metric thread for fast and easy access. Carries Cerib certificate for France.
• HALFEN HIT Iso-Element Thermal break element reducing thermal bridges in balcony connections. Provides dry-mounted balcony concept, excellent sound insulation values, and maximum fire resistance class REI 120 as standard. Carries European Technical Assessment (ETA) for concrete-to-concrete connection.
• HIT Steel-to-Concrete Connection Steel-to-concrete connection with Zulassung (abZ) and type approval. Features robust HIT element with standard pre-assembled mounting aid and continuous vertical adjustability of steel construction. Designed for structural steel-to-concrete connections in building construction.
• HLB Loop Box Quick and efficient connection system for prefabricated concrete wall elements with pre-punched nail holes for easy fixing to formwork. Systems with Zulassung approval.
• HBB, HTF, HTT Sound Insulation Products Sound insulation products for entire stairwells with straight prefab stairs and in-situ concrete or prefab landings. Excellent impact sound insulation values tested to DIN 7396.
• HBS-05 Coupling System Optimal solution for all reinforcement connections with versatile HBS-05 creating nearly any construction joint. HBS-05-Seismic meets requirements for cyclic alternating loads in earthquakes.
• HBT Coupling Sockets Coupling sockets for connecting concrete components with stability during concrete pouring due to robust steel box and steel lid. Reduced box heights ideal for prefabricated concrete elements.
• HDB Punching Shear Reinforcement Punching shear reinforcement for foundations with easy and fast installation. Ideal for top-down installation through already placed concrete reinforcement. Type-approved.
• HCC Column Base Economic mounting solution for column bases providing robust mounting to each other or to foundation without need for bracing.
• HSC Stud Connector Approved reinforcement with time-saving installation and increased operational safety through simplified reinforcement placement. Comprehensive product range provides flexibility.
• HSD Shear Dowel Shear dowel for distribution of shear loads in construction joints with time-saving formwork and application. Space-saving solution without requiring double columns.
• MBT Grip Coupling Mechanical connection for concrete steel B500B with diameter 10 to 40 mm providing design certainty and flexibility for universal applications. Suitable for renovation and extension projects.
• HUC Universal Connection Highly efficient system for transfer of high structural loads in concrete with safe connection for normal forces, shear forces, and bending moments. Durable with optional corrosion protection.
• HALFEN DEMU Coupling System Comprehensive product range for bar diameters 12-40 mm with 100% transfer of reinforcement load capacity in tension and compression. KOMO certificates category 1 and 2 for static and dynamic loads.
• HEK3 Dry Prefab Connection Innovative and versatile connection of prefabricated elements providing handy solution for quick and economical assembly.
• KKT Ball Head Anchor Ball head anchor with extensive accessory range for every shape and size of prefabricated concrete element. Load classes from 1.3-45.0 with swivel and transport couplings available for easy transport and mounting.
• DEHA Socket Anchor Affordable lifting device for precast concrete elements with wide range of anchor types including ceiling anchors.
• TPA Transport Anchor Transport anchor with load classes 0.7-26.0. Includes tilting anchors to prevent concrete damage. Matching components only fit together within their load class.
• HD Transport Anchor Sleeve anchor characterized by high load capacity with 9 different load classes from 1.3 to 25.0 and lightweight but robust lifting hooks.
• HALFEN DEMU Lifting Anchor Systems Lifting anchors and lifting tools for flat plates, columns, walls, beams, and other precast concrete elements. CE-marked lifting tools included.
• HLX Lift-Box Extensive product range in modern plastic design with load capacities from 1.5 to 4.0 tons. Available with cable loop and chain link including mounting set with required nails.
• FPA Facade Panel Anchor Simple and fast anchoring of concrete facade panels to concrete or steel load-bearing structures with load classes from 5.0 to 56 kN. Also suitable for panel thicknesses of 30-50mm (FPA-SL30 system).
• BRA-L4 Parapet Anchor Efficient application through 8 different profile sizes suitable for various cavity widths with high corrosion protection through stainless steel version.
• SPA Sandwich Anchor With Zulassung and technically optimal system, also usable with very thick insulation between concrete layers in sandwich panel construction.
• FA Panel Anchor High force absorption with type approval, also suitable for large elements with optimal system.
• HK5 Masonry Support Consoles Approved and type-tested anchoring for brickwork support systems with complete product range for brickwork construction.
• FK5 Masonry Supports With KOMO certificate and CE marking, large choice of console types including project-specific engineering for brickwork construction.
• Body Anchor Three-dimensionally adjustable natural stone anchors for fixing facade panels of natural stone or concrete with projections of 30-330 mm at load capacity up to 1300 N. Applicable in both horizontal and vertical joints.
• UMA Mortar Anchor Adjustable in three directions with permitted load up to 3960 N depending on projection. Suitable for earthquake regions for natural stone facade anchoring.
• SUK Substructure Easy-to-install system that bridges non-load-bearing substructures, made of stainless steel A4 material for natural stone facade construction.
• DETAN Tension Rod Systems European technical assessment (ETA) for DETAN-S and DETAN-E systems with CE marking and optimal corrosion protection especially on key surfaces and threaded rods (DETAN-S).
• Architectural Cables Architectural cables with great diversity of cable end finishes, capable of withstanding very large tensile loads. All cables and accessories made from stainless steel.
• HALFEN Mounting Rails and Halfen Bolts Full flexibility in mounting and dimensioning of fastenings with extensive choice in corrosion protection. Hot-rolled HM mounting rails approved throughout Europe according to ETA-19/0438.
• HALFEN Consoles and Pipe Clamps CE marking according to EN 1090-1 for hot-rolled rails and consoles with design values according to European standard EN 1993-1. Interchangeable with HALFEN Powerclick system 41.
• HALFIX Maximum flexibility - universally applicable with durable and future-proof mounting system that is quick and easy to use for industrial fastening applications.
• Halfen Powerclick Innovative system for supporting pipelines in industrial pipe construction with state-of-the-art technology at an affordable price. Lightweight compared to conventional supports with constant torsional stiffness.
• HB Fixing Systems Fixing systems for cracked and non-cracked concrete and masonry for general construction fastening applications.
• HALFEN Scaffold Anchor According to DIN 4426, meeting high requirements and safety standards for permanent fixing of scaffolding. Takes up tensile, compressive and horizontal shear forces and safely transfers them to the load-bearing inner shell.

Quantifiable outcome

• Load classes up to 56 kN for facade anchors (FPA)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peikko Group: Finnish manufacturer of steel connections for precast and composite construction, including column shoes, beam shoes, and bolted connections. Directly comparable in reinforcement and structural connection systems for precast concrete.
• Fischer Group: German family-owned manufacturer of construction fixings (anchors, screws, chemical fixings, rebar connections). Direct overlap with HALFEN's anchor and reinforcement portfolios and shared focus on ETA-certified fastening technology.
• Lindapter: UK-based manufacturer of steelwork clamping systems and bolted connections. Comparable to HALFEN's DETAN tension rod and mounting rail systems, serving structural steel and construction engineering customers.
• Hilti: Liechtenstein-based global manufacturer of construction fastening systems, anchors, and direct-fastening tools. Closely comparable to HALFEN across anchor rails, rebar couplers, and certified fastening solutions for the same construction-industry buyer base.
• Plaka (Leviat): Belgium-based manufacturer of construction accessories for concrete and masonry within Leviat. Direct overlap with HALFEN in reinforcement accessories, rebar spacers, and connection systems across Benelux and adjacent markets.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: US-based manufacturer of structural connectors, anchors, and fasteners for wood, concrete, and steel construction. Direct overlap in connector products serving similar engineering-specifier and contractor customers.
• Ancon (CRH / Leviat): UK-based manufacturer of construction accessories including masonry support, wall ties, and tension systems. Sister brand under Leviat but operates as an independent product line directly comparable to HALFEN's masonry support and tension rod offerings.

Broad incumbents

• ITW (Illinois Tool Works) Construction Products: Diversified industrial manufacturer with construction-products operations covering fasteners, anchors, and engineered components. Adjacent competitive overlap with HALFEN but operates as a broad multi-segment industrial conglomerate.
• Würth Group: Global distributor and manufacturer of fastening and assembly materials, with a broad construction-products catalog. Overlaps with HALFEN in anchor and mounting products but operates at significantly larger scale across many non-construction categories.
• Powers Fasteners (Stanley Black & Decker): Construction fastening brand within Stanley Black & Decker covering mechanical and adhesive anchors. Direct product overlap with HALFEN anchors but bundled within a much larger tools-and-industrial conglomerate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HALFENchannel

Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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