AB Smidmek

What AB Smidmek does

AB Smidmek is a Swedish prefabricated structural frame subcontractor, founded circa 2004–2006 and headquartered in Eslöv, Sweden. The company designs, manufactures, delivers, and installs complete prefabricated structural frames in steel, concrete, timber, and thin sheet metal for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings. It operates from five regional offices across Sweden (Eslöv, Hässleholm, Göteborg, Stockholm, and Luleå) and runs in-house steel fabrication workshops in Eslöv and Göteborg. Smidmek is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peabkoncernen (Nasdaq Stockholm) since 2019, with a mandate to serve both internal Peab projects and external clients.

The company's product portfolio centers on four core prefabricated frame systems (steel, concrete, timber, thin sheet metal) plus two differentiated offerings: ECO-Stomme, a climate-improved concrete frame using slag-based Merit binder from sister company Swecem with up to 50% CO2 reduction; and Smidmek Bostadskoncept, a standardized housing frame sub-brand for rental, condominium and senior housing. Manufacturing is supported by sister company Byggelement (concrete element production at Ucklum), creating an internally integrated supply chain. The company holds ISO 3834 and EN 1090 certifications covering welding quality and steel/aluminum structural components.

Smidmek operates a project-based B2B subcontracting model, generating revenue through competitive tendering, public procurement, and direct negotiation with general contractors, property developers, and municipal/public sector clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by a professional website, industry events, and its Peab parent relationship. Named customers include Peab (as parent and client), JSB Construction AB, Stockholmshem, SABO member housing companies (via JSB Kombohus Trygga Boendet), Varvstaden, and Norconsult on public facility projects. Segment focus spans residential (primary), commercial real estate, community/public facilities, and warehouse/logistics/industrial, with vertical segmentation across construction and real estate development.

Name

AB Smidmek

Legal name

AB Smidmek

Website

https://smidmek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AB Smidmek is a Swedish prefabricated structural frame subcontractor (steel, concrete, timber, sheet metal) serving general contractors, developers, and public sector clients across Sweden. Wholly-owned by Peabkoncernen since 2019, it differentiates via ECO-Stomme low-carbon concrete and the standardized Bostadskoncept housing frame system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Structural Frame Contracting

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF), Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ)

Keywords

• Prefabricated structural frames
• Steel frame construction
• Concrete frame engineering
• Timber frame construction
• Prefabricated building components

Headquarters

HQ city

Eslöv

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Structural frame contracting: Smidmek engineers, manufactures, delivers and installs prefabricated structural frames (concrete, steel, timber) and thin-sheet metal constructions as a subcontractor to general contractors, developers, municipalities and public clients. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts awarded via competitive tendering and direct negotiations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

AB Smidmek engineers, manufactures, delivers, and installs prefabricated structural frames in steel, concrete, timber, and sheet metal for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings in Sweden. Operating as a specialist subcontractor within the Peab Group, the company also offers the proprietary ECO-Stomme climate-improved concrete system and standardized Bostadskoncept housing solutions for repeat, cost-efficient project delivery.

Product overview

AB Smidmek offers a unified portfolio of prefabricated structural solutions in steel, concrete, timber, and sheet metal. The core offering consists of design, delivery, and assembly of prefabricated structural frames for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The main product lines include Prefabricated Steel Structures, Prefabricated Concrete Structures, Prefabricated Timber Structures, and Thin Sheet Metal Constructions. The Bostadskoncept (Housing Concept) sub-brand provides standardized structural systems for housing projects. The ECO-Stomme product line delivers climate-improved concrete solutions with up to 50% reduced CO2 emissions. Smidmek operates within the Peab Group and serves projects throughout Sweden from offices in Eslöv, Hässleholm, Göteborg, Stockholm, and Luleå.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECO-Stomme: Sustainable concrete frame solution with reduced carbon emissions using climate-improved concrete with higher slag content
• Smidmek Bostadskoncept

Products and services

• Prefabricated Steel Structures Design, delivery, and assembly of prefabricated steel structural frames (skeletons) for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. Produced in-house at steel fabrication workshops in Eslöv and Göteborg for general contractors, developers, and public sector clients.
• Prefabricated Concrete Structures Delivery and assembly of prefabricated concrete structural elements for various building types. Concrete elements are sourced from sister company Byggelement (Peab Group).
• Prefabricated Timber Structures Design, delivery, and assembly of prefabricated timber structural frames for residential and commercial buildings.
• Thin Sheet Metal Constructions Thin sheet metal construction works performed in connection with Smidmek's steel and concrete contracts, produced in-house at the company's workshops.
• ECO-Stomme Climate-improved concrete structural frame system using a higher proportion of slag as binder (Merit supplied by sister company Swecem, made from steel slag). Includes recycled steel reinforcement, rail transport where possible, HVO100 renewable diesel for remaining road transport, electric lifts and cranes for on-site assembly, and ECO-Concrete for in-situ casting. Reduces CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to standard concrete structural frames.
• Smidmek Bostadskoncept (Housing Concept) Standardized structural frame systems for various housing types including rental apartments, condominiums, and elderly care homes. Delivered as part of the Kombohus Trygga Boendet program with JSB Construction for SABO member housing companies. Provides cost-effective projects with faster assembly times through repeated production and construction solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• ECO-Stomme reduces CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to standard concrete structural frames
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ByggelementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerByggelement is a sister company within the Peab Group that manufactures concrete elements. Smidmek sources all concrete elements for its projects from Byggelement, including the pilot project for Triangeln on Orust which uses walls with integrated brick facing produced at Byggelement's factory in Ucklum. The collaboration enables integrated prefabricated solutions with climate-improved concrete.
• SwecemcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwecem is a sister company that produces Merit, a slag-based binder used in Smidmek's ECO-Stomme climate-improved concrete. The slag is sourced from a nearby steelworks and processed into binder for use in concrete element production. This internal supply chain enables Smidmek's proprietary ECO-Stomme sustainable structural solution.
• JSB Construction ABmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJSB Construction is a major customer commissioning prefabricated structural frames from Smidmek for housing projects across Sweden. JSB acts as general contractor for SABO housing association projects and has engaged Smidmek for multiple residential developments including Blombacka in Södertälje, Triangeln on Orust, and the Kombohus Trygga Boendet program for SABO members.
• SABO (Sveriges Allmännyttiga Bostadsföretag)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSABO is the Swedish public housing companies' association. Smidmek participates in the Kombohus program through collaboration with JSB Construction, delivering standardized prefabricated wall elements for multi-family housing built for SABO member companies nationwide. This long-term partnership enables volume-based production of standardized housing solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Träullit: Swedish manufacturer of wood-based building components and prefabricated timber elements for residential and light commercial construction. Directly comparable to Smidmek's timber-frame prefab segment, though smaller in scale.
• Strängbetong: Swedish prefabricated concrete specialist producing structural elements for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. A direct head-to-head competitor in the Swedish prefab concrete frame market that Smidmek serves.
• Moelven Byggmodul: Nordic manufacturer of modular and prefabricated timber building systems for housing, schools, and commercial buildings. Comparable product scope to Smidmek's timber and standardized housing concepts across the Nordic region.
• Heidelberg Materials Precast Sverige: Major Nordic precast concrete producer delivering structural elements (walls, beams, columns, slabs) to building and infrastructure projects. Comparable offering to Smidmek's concrete-frame scope at larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Skandinaviska Byggelement: Skanska-owned manufacturer of prefabricated concrete elements and structural frames for the Nordic construction sector. Competes directly with Smidmek on multifamily residential, public, and commercial concrete frame tenders in Sweden.
• Byggelement: Sister company within the Peab Group manufacturing prefabricated concrete elements. Directly comparable as it supplies the same structural concrete elements that Smidmek engineers and installs, creating both partnership and internal competition for prefab concrete frames.

Broad incumbents

• NCC Building: One of the largest Nordic general contractors with significant in-house prefabrication capabilities for residential and commercial buildings. Overlaps with Smidmek at the interface of prefab supply and large-project execution, but as part of a much broader construction portfolio.
• Stora Enso Building Solutions: Large-scale Nordic provider of engineered wood building systems, including CLT and mass timber solutions. Overlaps with Smidmek's timber-frame segment but operates across a much broader portfolio of building products and materials.
• Ruukki: Established Nordic supplier of metal-based building envelopes, structural steel systems, and prefabricated steel components. Overlaps with Smidmek's steel and sheet-metal prefab offerings as part of a much wider building solutions portfolio.

Regional players

• Kynningsrud Prefab: Norwegian prefabricated building and structural-frame producer serving residential and commercial segments. Closely comparable in offerings to Smidmek but operates primarily in the Norwegian market rather than Sweden.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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