Scanfiber Composites

What Scanfiber Composites does

Scanfiber Composites A/S, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sindal, Denmark, develops and manufactures ultra-lightweight fiber-composite ballistic protection solutions for defense, law-enforcement, maritime, aviation, and humanitarian-security buyers. Its portfolio is organized under two product brands — Scanguard (add-on armor panels, spall-liners, building panels, and G-panels) and Scantex (enhanced spall-liners, ballistic blankets, seat protection, bomb blankets, detonator bags, and personal multi-bags). Underlying technology is a proprietary heat-pressing process that bonds aramid (Twaron), HD-polyethylene (Dyneema), and E-glass fibers with a thermoplastic matrix into dense, multi-hit panels; these can be deployed standalone or combined with ceramic or ballistic-steel surfaces to reach protection Levels 1 through 6.

The company reports demonstrated performance advantages versus traditional steel armor — up to a one-third reduction in armor weight and >50% reduction in penetrations for its Enhanced Spall-liner in RPG/IED testing — and holds a NATO Stock Number (5140226255201) for the Scantex Detonator Bag. Customers include the Finnish Navy (frigate and patrol-boat armoring), the US Military (defense containers), prime defense OEMs KNDS and KMW (armored-vehicle spall-liners, RCH155 self-propelled howitzer), the Danish Ministry, and diplomatic-post operators.

Commercially, Scanfiber operates a custom B2B enterprise field-sales motion under multi-year contracts, with quote-based pricing per platform specification. Named customers skew toward government and prime-contractor defense programs, with a smaller civilian and law-enforcement tail. The company runs a wholly owned subsidiary in Bracknell, UK (since June 2010) and a German office in Langenfeld (since 2021), and reported a DKK 100 million order in December 2025. In November 2025, owner Erik Christensen announced the sale of the company for personal reasons.

Name

Scanfiber Composites

Legal name

Scanfiber Composites A/S

Website

https://scanfiber.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scanfiber Composites (Scanfiber Composites A/S) is a Danish manufacturer of ultra-lightweight fiber-composite ballistic protection products — Scanguard vehicle and building armor and Scantex personal and blanket protection — serving defense, law-enforcement, naval, aviation, and government-security customers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ballistic Protection Equipment

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Armor Systems (Passive/Reactive/Active Protection) & Survivability Kits (IMABAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hull, Superstructure, Armor & Signature Reduction (Stealth) (IMABAKAH), Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB), FRP/GRP & Composite Materials (Resins, Fibers, Core Materials) (IMAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Ballistic protection panels
• Fiber composite armor
• Vehicle armor systems
• Spall liner solutions
• Military protective equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Sindal

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ballistic Protection Products: Custom-manufactured composite armor solutions including add-on armor panels, spall-liners, ballistic blankets, seat protection, and building panels for military and civilian applications.
2. Custom Development Services: Product development and engineering services as a sparring partner for customers with special requirements, integrated into custom protection solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scanfiber Composites A/S develops and manufactures ultra-lightweight fiber composite ballistic protection solutions, including add-on armor panels, spall-liners, ballistic blankets, bomb blankets, seat protection, helicopter floor armor, pilot seat protection, and building/container panels. Products are custom-engineered for military land vehicles, naval vessels, aircraft, buildings, and personnel, using aramid (Twaron), HD-polyethylene (Dyneema), and E-glass fibers bonded via a proprietary heat pressing process. Protection levels from Level 1 through Level 6 are available, with hybrid solutions combining composite panels with ceramic or ballistic steel surfaces.

Product overview

Scanfiber Composites A/S is a Danish company specializing in the development and production of ultra-lightweight composite materials for ballistic protection. The product portfolio centers on two main brand lines: Scanguard (panels, add-on armor, spall liners, and building protection) and Scantex (enhanced spall liners, ballistic blankets, seat protection, bomb blankets, and personal protection products). The company offers solutions across three platform categories: land (vehicles), sea (ships and patrol boats), and air (helicopters and aircraft), plus building and personal protection. Products are based on advanced fiber composites using aramid (Twaron), HD-polyethylene (Dyneema), E-glass fiber, and fiberglass materials bonded through a heating process. The composite panels can be used standalone or combined with ceramic or ballistic steel surfaces for maximum protection. Scanfiber's solutions reportedly reduce armor weight by up to one-third compared to steel while maintaining equivalent or superior ballistic protection levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scanguard: Product brand for add-on armour panels, spall liners, and ballistic panels for vehicle protection.
• Scantex

Products and services

• Scanguard Add-on Armour Lightweight ballistic panels with high multi-hit performance designed for durability and protection against multiple projectiles, fragments, and explosions. Configurable as standalone or integrated with existing vehicle armor for military land vehicles.
• Scanguard Spall-liner
• Scanguard Panels
• Scanguard G-paneler (Building Protection Panels)
• Scantex Enhanced Spall-liner
• Scantex Ballistic Blankets
• Scantex Seat Protection
• Scantex Bomb Blankets
• Scantex Detonator Bag
• Scantex Ballistic Multi Bag
• Helicopter Floor Protection
• Pilot Seat Protection

Quantifiable outcome

• Armor weight reduced by up to one-third compared to steel solutions
• +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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DI Forsvar & Sikkerhed (Danish Industry - Defense & Security)minorOthers · 1 January 2023Scanfiber is a member of DI Forsvar & Sikkerhed, the Danish Industry association for defense and security companies. The company profile is featured in the association's member portraits. The membership provides industry networking, representation, and participation in uniform workplace events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NP Aerospace: UK-based manufacturer of composite ballistic armor for military and security vehicles (including wheeled and armored vehicles) as well as body armor and helmets — directly comparable product set, customer base (Western defense primes), and technology platform.
• MKU Limited: Indian manufacturer of ballistic protection products (body armor, vehicle armor, composite ballistic panels) supplying armed forces and law enforcement worldwide — directly comparable composite ballistic panel product line.
• Point Blank Enterprises: US-based manufacturer of ballistic protective solutions including body armor, ballistic blankets, and vehicle armor panels for military and law enforcement — comparable product mix in ballistic blankets and soft/hard armor panels.
• Revision Military: Provider of personal protective equipment and ballistic solutions for military and security forces, including armor for soldiers and platforms — overlapping with Scanfiber's personal protection line (Scantex).
• Morgan Advanced Materials: Through its TenCate Advanced Armor business (acquired 2016), Morgan manufactures composite and ceramic ballistic protection panels for military vehicles, aircraft, naval platforms, and personnel — the closest direct overlap with Scanfiber's Scanguard/Scantex portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems: Global defense prime with extensive armored vehicle and naval armor programs (Bradley, CV90, Ajax, Type 26 frigate) and integrated survivability solutions — overlapping with Scanfiber on vehicle and naval armor but at much greater scale.
• Rheinmetall: Large German defense prime that designs and manufactures armored vehicles (Lynx, Boxer, Leopard) and integrated armor survivability systems. Overlaps with Scanfiber on vehicle armor, but as part of a much broader defense portfolio and with significant in-house armor capability.
• KMW (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann) / KNDS: Major European armored-vehicle primes (Leopard 2, Boxer, RCH155, Pizarro) that integrate composite armor and survivability kits. KNDS is a Scanfiber customer (spall-liners) but also operates an in-house armor integration business, making it both customer and adjacent incumbent.
• Saab: Swedish defense and aerospace company with armored vehicle programs and integrated survivability solutions. Comparable in Nordic defense market context where Scanfiber has presence (Finland/Denmark), but with much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Survitec Group: Provider of survival and protection solutions for naval, maritime, and defense markets, including protective equipment for vessels and personnel. Partial overlap with Scanfiber's naval (bridge/fuel-tank/patrol-boat armor) and personal protection lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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