CRH Concrete A/S
CRH Concrete A/S is a Danish prefabricated concrete and lightweight concrete element manufacturer, operating 10 factories nationwide with ~1,300 employees, serving residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction via one-stop råhusleverandør (structural frame supplier) services including engineering, manufacturing, and on-site assembly.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1935
- HeadquartersBrørup, Denmark
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CRH Concrete A/S does
CRH Concrete A/S is a Danish prefabricated concrete and lightweight concrete element manufacturer headquartered in Brørup, operating ten factories across Denmark with approximately 1,300 employees. Founded in 1935 and part of the CRH group since 2004, the company designs, manufactures, delivers, and installs (through its MONTAGE brand) a full structural frame (råhus) for residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction — covering walls, sandwich facades, hollow-core and filigree floor decks, roof elements, columns, beams, balconies, stairs, basements, foundations, and tribune elements for arenas. Its proprietary Low Carbon Concrete (LCC) technology, substituting calcined clay and fly ash for cement, delivers up to 45–54% CO2 reductions versus standard concrete, supported by a comprehensive library of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and LCAbyg5 BIM files for Denmark's tightening CO2 building regulations.
The company's business model is project-based, selling directly via an enterprise field sales motion to architects, engineers, general contractors, developers, and government entities such as Forsvarets Ejendomsstyrelse, with customers including Skanska, AP Pension, PensionDanmark, FB Gruppen, Danfoss, and Carlsberg Byen. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, depending on element type, concrete grade (C20, C35, C45, C55), dimensions, volume, and assembly requirements, with no publicly listed price list and multi-year contract cadence. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of concrete elements and professional services for installation and assembly. The company is a privately held subsidiary of CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), the world's leading building materials group with approximately 80,000 employees in 30 countries, and sits within the four-entity CRH Denmark A/S group (~1,500 employees, 19 locations) alongside CRH Products A/S, Magnus Holm A/S, and Bedsted Lø Grusværker ApS. Brand portfolio spans BETONELEMENT, EXPAN, DALTON (stairs and railings), MONTAGE (assembly), and MODULBAD, with ELEMENTET as the company's customer magazine and Building Green exhibition as its primary industry event presence.
CRH Concrete A/S is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CRH plc (NYSE: CRH); it is not separately listed. Revenue is not publicly disclosed at the subsidiary level, but triangulation from headcount, factory footprint, and project scale places annual revenue in the $250M–$500M band. The company has been profitable and operational throughout its 90-year history, with continued investment in sustainability documentation, BIM tooling, and operational safety (top-ranked safety within CRH Europe).
CRH Concrete A/S firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CRH Concrete A/S
- Legal name
- CRH Concrete A/S
- Website
- https://crhconcrete.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1935
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- CRH Concrete A/S is a Danish prefabricated concrete and lightweight concrete element manufacturer, operating 10 factories nationwide with ~1,300 employees, serving residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction via one-stop råhusleverandør (structural frame supplier) services including engineering, manufacturing, and on-site assembly.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where CRH Concrete A/S is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brørup
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
CRH Concrete A/S business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Concrete Element Sales: CRH Concrete manufactures and sells prefabricated concrete and lightweight concrete elements including walls, sandwich facades, floor slabs, ribbed slabs, columns, beams, stairs, balconies, basement elements, foundations, and roofs. Elements are sold to construction companies, developers, and general contractors for use in residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific.
- Installation and Assembly Services: CRH Concrete provides installation and assembly (montage) of concrete elements on construction sites through its MONTAGE brand, offering comprehensive one-stop delivery from manufacturing through to installation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for concrete elements and installation services. |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
CRH Concrete A/S product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CRH Concrete A/S manufactures and supplies prefabricated concrete and lightweight concrete structural elements for the Danish building construction industry, including walls, sandwich facades, floor slabs, columns, beams, stairs, balconies, basement elements, foundations, and roof elements. The company operates as a one-stop råhusleverandør (structural frame supplier), delivering integrated services covering design engineering, factory production, delivery logistics, and on-site installation through its MONTAGE brand. Its portfolio includes Low Carbon Concrete (LCC) elements with up to 45% CO₂ reduction, supported by Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and BIM-compatible product data.
Product overview
CRH Concrete A/S is a single-source concrete element supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of prefabricated concrete and lightweight concrete products. The product range includes walls (concrete and lightweight), sandwich facades, floor decks (hollow, massive, filigree, P-decks, TT slabs, Airdeck), roof elements (ribbed and waffle slabs), columns, beams (various console and standard types), tribune elements, stairs, balconies, basement elements, foundations, and rabbet elements. The company provides integrated building system solutions for specialized construction including datacenters, tunnels, parking structures, arenas, and bridges. Services include full engineering/projektering support, assembly/montage services, and comprehensive EPD documentation. The product portfolio also includes Low Carbon Concrete (LCC) elements optimized for reduced CO2 emissions, BIM objects for design workflows, and environmental product declarations (EPDs) with LCAbyg5 files for lifecycle assessment compliance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BETONELEMENT: One of the brands operating under CRH Concrete, specializing in concrete elements for building projects.
- EXPAN
- DALTON
- MONTAGE
- MODULBAD
- ELEMENTET
Products and services
- Betonvægge (Concrete Walls) Load-bearing and non-load-bearing prefabricated concrete wall elements for structural construction, available in grades including C20 and C35. Used by construction companies and developers in residential and commercial buildings.
- Letbetonvægge (Lightweight Concrete Walls) Lightweight concrete wall elements (LAC10/15 and LAC10) offering 35-45% CO₂ reduction compared to standard concrete. Used in residential and commercial construction where lower weight and reduced environmental footprint are required.
- Facader – Sandwichfacader (Sandwich Facades) Prefabricated sandwich facade elements with brick or cladding finishes, including unique bonding patterns, joint techniques, and reclaimed-brick shells for circular-economy projects. Used by developers and architects seeking architectural expression combined with thermal performance.
- Huldæk (Hollow Core Decks) Hollow core concrete decks available in Standard and Optimal variants. The C55 Optimal hollow-core slab achieves up to 54% CO₂ reduction versus Danish building regulation standards. Used as floor structures in residential, commercial, and parking projects.
- Dækelementer (Floor/Deck Elements Range) Complete range of floor deck elements including hollow decks, massive decks, filigree decks, P-decks, ribbed deck slabs (TT slabs), and Airdeck. Sold to construction companies and developers for use in all building categories.
- Tagelementer (Roof Elements) Ribbed roof slabs (RTP slabs) and waffle slabs (Vaffelplader) for roof construction. Used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
- Søjler (Concrete Columns) Prefabricated concrete columns in various configurations and concrete grades for structural support across residential, commercial, and infrastructure buildings.
- Bjælker (Beams) Complete beam portfolio including console beams (LB, LBB, LBE, LBBE, KB, KBB, KBE, KBBE), SIB/IB/RB beams, OT beams, and prestressed beams in C45. Used as structural elements in conjunction with columns, walls, and decks.
- Tribuneelementer (Tribune Elements) Prefabricated concrete tribune elements for stadiums and arena construction. Sold to arena developers, general contractors, and stadium owners.
- Trapper (Prefabricated Stairs) Prefabricated concrete stairs in various types, surfaces, step markings, stringers, and railing options. Sold to developers and contractors for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
- Altaner (Balcony Elements) Prefabricated concrete balcony elements integrated with deck systems, used in residential multi-storey buildings.
- Kælderelementer (Basement Elements)
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 54% CO₂eq reduction in C45 Optimal hollow-core slabs vs. building regulations standard value
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use CRH Concrete A/S
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CRH Concrete A/S technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
CRH Concrete A/S partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- UBAB (Sweden)minorUBAB in Sweden supplied granite facade elements for the Garderkasernen expansion project in Høvelte, Denmark. CRH Concrete's team in Esbjerg handled the technical design of the facades and collaborated with UBAB's factory located approximately 100 km east of Gothenburg. This cross-border collaboration was chosen for logistical efficiency and to test collaboration capabilities across CRH's Nordic sister companies.
- Peikko GroupminorCRH Concrete co-hosts seminars and events with Peikko Group, a structural engineering technology company. CRH Concrete invited participants to attend Peikko seminars covering building technologies, structural solutions, and best practices in concrete construction.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CRH Concrete A/S competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AB Strängbetong: Swedish precast concrete element supplier (part of Heidelberg Materials) serving residential, commercial, and infrastructure customers with structural frames; directly competes with CRH Concrete for Nordic cross-border contracts and Danish market presence.
- Contiga: Swedish/Nordic precast concrete element manufacturer offering walls, slabs, columns and beams for residential and commercial construction; directly comparable in product portfolio, target segments, and Nordic geography.
- Spenncon: Norwegian-based precast concrete element manufacturer serving the Nordic market with structural elements, sandwich facades, and floors. Closest Nordic peer to CRH Concrete in product range, business model, and end-market exposure, and competes for Nordic cross-border projects.
Broad incumbents
- Forterra: UK-based manufacturer of building products including structural concrete, brick, and flooring systems; a broad incumbent in the precast/structural products category comparable in business model and end-market exposure.
- Consolis: One of Europe's largest precast concrete producers with operations across multiple countries; competes directly with CRH Concrete in structural elements and is a broader incumbent player in the same precast concrete category.
- Wienerberger: European building materials leader producing bricks, wall and roof systems including concrete-based solutions; comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the wall/envelope specification in European residential and commercial construction.
- Holcim: Global building materials leader with precast concrete and low-carbon product lines (ECOPact, Susteno); competes broadly with CRH Concrete on sustainability leadership and large international infrastructure projects, including within CRH's home markets.
Regional players
- Skonto Prefab: Latvian precast concrete manufacturer exporting structural elements across Northern Europe; a regional player that competes with CRH Concrete on price in cross-border supply and prefabricated element tenders.
Others
- Heidelberg Materials: Global building materials conglomerate producing cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete with growing precast exposure (incl. AB Strängbetong in the Nordics); a broad incumbent with overlapping materials supply and precast capability relevant to CRH Concrete's input costs and competitive set.
- Peikko Group: Nordic-origin structural steel and connection technology supplier to the precast concrete industry; co-hosts seminars with CRH Concrete and supplies complementary products (column shoes, beam shoes) used in CRH Concrete structural frames — a partnering supplier rather than direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CRH Concrete A/S social profiles
Digital presenceCRH Concrete A/S compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
CRH Concrete A/S financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CRH Concrete A/S leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
CRH Concrete A/S funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
CRH Concrete A/S M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about CRH Concrete A/S
What does CRH Concrete A/S do?
CRH Concrete A/S manufactures and supplies prefabricated concrete and lightweight concrete structural elements for the Danish building construction industry, including walls, sandwich facades, floor slabs, columns, beams, stairs, balconies, basement elements, foundations, and roof elements. The company operates as a one-stop råhusleverandør (structural frame supplier), delivering integrated services covering design engineering, factory production, delivery logistics, and on-site installation through its MONTAGE brand. Its portfolio includes Low Carbon Concrete (LCC) elements with up to 45% CO₂ reduction, supported by Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and BIM-compatible product data.
Is CRH Concrete A/S a public or private company?
CRH Concrete A/S is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was CRH Concrete A/S founded?
CRH Concrete A/S was founded in 1935. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is CRH Concrete A/S based?
CRH Concrete A/S is headquartered in Brørup, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does CRH Concrete A/S make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Concrete Element Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation and Assembly Services.
Who are CRH Concrete A/S's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AB Strängbetong, Contiga and Spenncon. Broad incumbents are Forterra, Consolis, Wienerberger and Holcim. Skonto Prefab is listed as a regional player. Others are Heidelberg Materials and Peikko Group.
Does CRH Concrete A/S have an API?
No public API is recorded for CRH Concrete A/S.