Aulis Lundell

What Aulis Lundell does

Aulis Lundell Oy is a Finnish privately-held (Oy) light gauge steel manufacturer headquartered in Lohja with production facilities in Saukkola. The company operates roll forming equipment to produce cold-formed hot-dip galvanized steel profiles, prefabricated panelized systems, and modular building solutions, selling primarily to B2B construction customers including contractors, architects, building developers, and offsite construction firms across Finland. Its product portfolio spans the Lundell-Profile line (partition studs, GK suspended ceiling systems, Z/C/U purlins, thermal break profiles, Pyörre curved profiles), the KOOLARI steel-structured elevated floor system sold per square meter (€78-€85/m² ex. VAT), the Liune sliding door system, the Lundell XMOD modular construction concept launched at FinnBuild in October 2022, and the Lundell ZERO low-carbon family made from SSAB Zero recycled steel. The company also runs a steel service center processing approximately 5,000 tonnes of coils, strips, and sheets annually.

The business model is sales-led enterprise field sales with a quote-based pricing model for project work, complemented by B2B e-commerce (aulislundell.com for profiles, liunedoor.com for interior doors). Revenue streams are one-time hardware sales across multiple SKUs with no subscription or recurring layer. The company holds registered trademarks (KOOLARI, Liune, Gypsteel, Lundell-Profile) and maintains CE-marked products compliant with EN 10143, EN 10346, and EN 10204 standards, plus EPD environmental declarations. Notable reference projects span iconic Finnish buildings including Parliament House (Eduskuntatalo), Helsinki-Vantaa Terminal 2 (European Steel Design Award 2023), Oodi Central Library (Public Library of the Year 2019), Nokia Arena, Kiasma, and Musiikkitalo.

Go-to-market combines direct sales engagement ([email protected], +358 020 7341 400), trade show presence, downloadable technical brochures, BIM/CAD objects, Google Analytics/remarketing, and newsletter marketing. Strategic partnerships with SSAB (sustainable steel supply), Gyproc Saint-Gobain (co-marketing wall and ceiling systems), Sitowise (BIM/planning), and Helimäki Akustiikat (acoustic solutions) underpin an integrated building-system sales motion. The company operates solely within Finland, has no disclosed subsidiaries or parent company, and shows no M&A, funding, or leadership-change activity in the source data.

Name

Aulis Lundell

Legal name

Aulis Lundell Oy

Website

https://aulislundell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aulis Lundell Oy is a Finnish private manufacturer of light gauge steel profiles, prefabricated panelized systems, and modular buildings using roll forming technology, selling B2B to construction companies, architects, and developers in Finland under brands including Lundell-Profile, KOOLARI, Liune, and XMOD.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Light Gauge Steel Construction Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323), Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (3312), Rolling and Drawing of Purchased Steel (33122), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices (5051)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAD

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMAKABAL

Steel Service Centers & Processing (Slitting, Cut-to-Length, Blanking, Leveling)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Steel Production & Processing

SECONDARYIMADACAC

Steel Joists, Joist Girders & Decking

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

Keywords

• Light gauge steel profiles
• Steel framing systems
• Prefabricated modular construction
• Steel floor systems
• Cold-formed steel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lohja

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. LGS Steel Profiles: Sale of cold-formed steel profiles including partition studs, tracks, ceiling joists, Z/C/U purlins, thermal profiles, and curtain wall profiles for various construction applications.
2. Modular Construction Systems: Prefabricated modular building systems and panelized wall elements for offsite construction, increasing speed and safety in building projects.
3. KOOLARI Floor Systems: Steel-structured elevated floor systems sold per square meter for renovation and new construction projects.
4. Liune Door Systems: Pre-installed sliding door systems for wall partitions, sold as complete installation-ready packages.
5. Steel Service (Slitting): Steel sheet processing service including slitting of coils, strips, and sheets. Processes approximately 5,000 tonnes of steel annually for customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aulis Lundell Oy manufactures and sells light gauge steel (LGS) profiles, prefabricated panelized wall and roof elements, steel-structured KOOLARI elevated floor systems, Liune retractable sliding door systems, and Lundell XMOD modular building units for residential, commercial, and public construction projects. The company also operates a steel service center in Saukkola processing approximately 5,000 tonnes of hot-dip galvanized steel sheet per year for slitting and shearing. Products are sold directly to construction companies, contractors, architects, and developers primarily in Finland, with reference buildings including the Finnish Parliament House, Helsinki-Vantaa Terminal 2, and Oodi Helsinki Central Library.

Product overview

Aulis Lundell is a leading Scandinavian manufacturer of LGS (Light Gauge Steel) profiles, sustainable offsite modular buildings, and prefabricated panelized systems. The product portfolio centers on Lundell-Profile steel profiles (partition studs, suspended ceiling systems, facade structures, roof rafters) complemented by KOOLARI steel floor systems (Alalaatta, 45-195mm, 195-473mm ranges), Liune sliding door systems, and Lundell XMOD modular construction. The Lundell ZERO sub-brand offers low-carbon steel products using SSAB Zero steel. The company also operates a steel service center for processing coils, strips, and sheets. Products are manufactured in Finland using roll-forming technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Liune Door: Wall-sliding door system that disappears into the wall structure, providing space-saving and design-forward interior door solutions. Includes various models (D1-D20) and finishes including glass, laminate, and wood veneer options.
• Lundell-Profile
• KOOLARI
• Pyörre
• Lundell ZERO
• Gypsteel

Products and services

• Lundell-Profile Steel Profiles Primary brand for hot-dip galvanized steel profiles and light gauge steel (LGS) framing systems used in construction for suspended ceilings, internal and external walls, facades, and roof structures. Includes sub-product lines such as partition studs, GK ceiling joists, Z/C/U purlins, KOOLARI Hattulistat, Vahvikerangat FR, and steel partition wall studs.
• KOOLARI Steel-Structured Elevated Floor System Steel-structured elevated floor system for new construction and renovation projects. Factory-ready components enable rapid, precise, dry construction without concrete pouring or drying times. Available in height ranges from 0mm (Alalaatta) to 473mm, CE-marked, with EPD environmental declaration. Priced €78.15–€84.53 per m² excluding VAT depending on elevation range.
• Liune Door Sliding Door System Pre-installed wall partition sliding door system where the door panel slides completely into the wall structure. Complete turnkey solution including wall frame element, sliding door, frames and fixings. Available in multiple models (D1-D20) and finishes including glass, laminate, and wood veneer. Made in Finland.
• Lundell XMOD Modular Construction System Steel-framed modular building system for rapid offsite construction. Part of prefabricated panelized systems that increase construction speed and safety. Increases the speed and safety of construction by enabling offsite prefabrication.
• Prefabricated Panelized Systems Prefabricated panelized building systems including wall elements and roof elements that increase the speed and safety of construction. Manufactured using roll forming technology.
• Termoprofiilit (Thermal Profiles) Thermally broken steel profiles for external wall and facade structures that reduce thermal bridges and improve building energy efficiency. Feature rising hole patterns for optimal thermal and strength performance. Approximately 100 tonnes supplied for Helsinki-Vantaa Terminal 2 expansion.
• Pyörre Curved Steel Profiles Custom curved steel profiles manufactured to required radii for demanding curved forms in facades, walls, and other structures. Used in Kiasma Museum for curved facade.
• Lundell ZERO Near-Zero-Emission Steel Products Product families manufactured from near-zero-emission steel sheet using recycled steel as raw material, with fossil CO2 emissions below 0.05 kg CO2e/kg. Supports low-carbon construction goals.
• Lundell Steel Service Center (Slitting) Steel service center processing approximately 5,000 tonnes of hot-dip galvanized steel sheet annually including slitting, cutting, and shearing of coils, strips, and sheets to customer specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced construction time through prefabricated panelized systems and modular construction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gyproc Saint-GobaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Gyproc Saint-Gobain for combined steel framing and gypsum board solutions. Products are marketed together for partition wall and ceiling construction applications.
• SitowiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration mentioned in Finnish site under 'yhteistyössä Sitowise' for construction planning and BIM solutions.
• Helimäki Akustiikat / Äänitekniikan LaboratoriominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for acoustic solutions mentioned in Finnish site.
• SSABcoreTechnology or IntegrationSSAB provides SSAB Zero™ near-zero emission steel (below 0.05 kg CO₂e/kg) for Lundell product lines supporting sustainable construction goals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lindab: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of light gauge steel profiles, purlins, and building components with a product range that closely mirrors Lundell's partitioning, ceiling, and structural profile SKUs across Northern Europe.
• Ruukki Construction: Finland-based steel building products business (part of SSAB group) supplying standing-seam roofs, facade systems and steel frames to the same Finnish contractor and developer base Lundell serves.
• Hadley Group: UK-based manufacturer of cold-rolled steel sections, profiles and panels for construction with a comparable LGS roll-forming production model and similar application range in walls, floors, and roofing.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Steel: Global steel producer with a Colorbond / construction products business that supplies galvanized and structural steel products to the same architectural and infrastructure specification channel.
• Saint-Gobain: Parent of Gyproc, which is Lundell's explicit co-marketing partner; the broader Saint-Gobain portfolio competes with Lundell across steel-framed wall, floor, and ceiling systems for commercial and institutional projects.
• Knauf: Global drywall and building systems major that pairs its gypsum boards with steel framing components, overlapping with Lundell's partition stud and ceiling joist range, and competing for the same partition-wall specification.
• Voestalpine: Austrian steel producer with a dedicated construction products division offering steel sections, profiles, and roll-formed components used in similar commercial and infrastructure applications.
• ArcelorMittal Construction: Steel and steel-based construction products division of the world's largest steelmaker, supplying profiles, panels, and modular building solutions across European markets.

Emerging players

• Trimo: Slovenian manufacturer of prefabricated modular steel buildings and architectural wall systems, comparable to the XMOD and panelized systems portion of Lundell's portfolio.
• Kingspan Group: Irish-listed building envelope and modular construction specialist whose light-gauge steel framing and panelized/modular systems increasingly overlap with Lundell XMOD in the offsite construction use case.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/terastiimi
• Facebookfacebook.com/aulislundell.fi

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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