What Tarpgaard does

Tarpgaard A/S is a privately held Danish B2B manufacturer and installer of custom aluminum and glass construction solutions, founded around 1994-1995 and headquartered in Fredericia with regional installer coverage in Odense and Sjælland. The company executes the full value chain — design, in-house production (including CNC machining and profile bending), and nationwide installation — for commercial and public-sector customers across Denmark, with selected projects in the Faroe Islands and parts of Europe. Its product portfolio spans aluminum facades, store facades, fire-rated elements (EW/EI 30-60), doors and windows, skylights and glass roofs, security elements (RC1-RC4, FB1-FB6), facade glass and bolted glass systems, profilit/linit glass, safety and security glass, glass railings, interior glass walls and partitions, mirrors, and a proprietary Tarpgaard BS New Yorker Skillevæg partition system supporting glass walls up to 4 meters in height.

The business is built on a preferred-supplier partnership with Schücco for profile systems, complemented by collaborations with European glass manufacturers for security glass. Revenue is generated through one-time, quote-based custom project contracts plus ongoing Schücco service and maintenance work for housing associations, insurance companies, and businesses. Notable project credentials include 400 facades delivered over 10 years, the 2,500 m² Vejle P-House completed in 4 weeks (versus 8-10 weeks traditionally), and 1-2 day glass product delivery. Customer wins span Lundbeck, Ford, Vero Moda, educational institutions (Hansenberg, VUC Syd, Faroe Islands school), parking operators (Mindet P-Hus Århus, P-Hus Vejle), and high-security facilities including embassies and intelligence services. Since 2023 the company has operated a Climate Compass documenting project-level CO2 footprint, marketing renovation over replacement as a 35-40% CO2 reduction lever for customers pursuing sustainability goals. Ownership rests with three co-owner managers (Peter Kjær as Director, Morten Landry as Technical Leader, Søren Thrane Henriksen as Glass Department Head) supported by a team of constructors, project managers, installers, glaziers, technicians, and finance staff.

Name

Tarpgaard

Legal name

Tarpgaard A/S

Website

https://tarpgaard.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tarpgaard A/S is a privately held Danish B2B manufacturer and installer of custom aluminum and glass construction solutions (facades, doors, windows, security and fire elements, interior glass walls) for commercial, public-sector, and high-security customers across Denmark, with 30 years of experience and nationwide own production and installer coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericia

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Aluminum Construction Projects: Project-based revenue from custom aluminum facade construction, curtain walls, and architectural aluminum elements for commercial and public sector customers. Includes own design, production, and installation.
2. Glass Products and Installation: Revenue from glass supply and installation services including facade glass, safety glass, structural glass, interior glass walls, mirrors, and glass railings. Can deliver glass products in 1-2 days.
3. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service contracts for maintenance and repair of aluminum doors, windows, and facades. Includes Schüco product service and maintenance for housing associations, insurance companies, and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tarpgaard A/S designs, manufactures, and installs custom aluminum and glass construction solutions for commercial and public-sector buildings across Denmark. The product range spans aluminum facades, store fronts, doors and windows, skylights, fire-rated and security elements, and interior glass walls/railings/mirrors, executed in the Schücco profile system with in-house CNC production. The company also provides ongoing service and maintenance for installed aluminum and glass systems.

Product overview

Tarpgaard A/S is a Danish B2B manufacturer specializing in aluminum and glass construction solutions for commercial and public sector customers. The company operates as a single unified offering platform centered on aluminum constructions and glass products. The core aluminum construction portfolio includes Alu-facader (aluminum facades), Aluminium-konstruktioner (aluminum constructions), Butiksfacader (store facades), Brandelementer (fire safety elements), Døre og vinduer (doors and windows), Ovenlys og glastag (skylights and glass roofs), and Sikringselementer (security elements), supported by a Service department for Schüco products. The glass product line spans Udvendig glas (external glass) including Facadeglas, Glasværn, Profilitglas, and Sikringsglas; and Indvendig glas (internal glass) including Glasvægge, New Yorker glasskillevæg, Spejle, and Værnglas. The company has in-house aluminum profile bending capabilities through Aluinddækninger. All products are available nationwide with installation services, and the company emphasizes sustainability through facade renovation over replacement, with documented CO2 footprint tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alu-facader (Aluminum Facades) Aluminum facade systems built on the Schücco FWS50 building system, available in powder-coated or anodized RAL or Sablé finishes. Delivered with nationwide installation for commercial and public buildings, including design and engineering support from Tarpgaard's own project team.
• Aluinddækninger (Aluminum Coverings) Custom-bent aluminum profiles up to 3000mm length for covering garages, carports, roofs, walls, sheds, or extensions. Designed for minimal maintenance and long durability.
• Aluminium-konstruktioner (Aluminum Constructions) Complete custom aluminum construction solutions built on Schücco profile systems, including design, in-house production with CNC machining, and nationwide installation by experienced craftsmen.
• Butiksfacader (Store Facades) Custom-designed storefront facades for retail environments, delivered with architectural collaboration and short delivery and installation times. Tarpgaard has delivered 400 store facades over the last 10 years across Denmark and parts of Europe.
• Brandelementer (Fire/Safety Elements) Fire-rated aluminum doors, windows, and partition walls in classes EW 30, EW 60, EI 30, and EI 60, using fiberglass-reinforced polyamide thermal separators and fire glass secured in aluminum profiles.
• Døre og vinduer (Doors and Windows) Aluminum doors and windows from Schücco, including inward-opening tilt-turn and turn windows, lift-and-slide doors, and folding doors. Configurable with thermal insulation, security, and design options.
• Ovenlys og glastag (Skylights and Glass Roofs) Skylights and glass roofs executed in Schücco FWS profile systems, available as angled lights and pyramids, with operable frames and motors/automation for comfort and smoke ventilation. EN12102-2 certified.
• Sikringselementer (Security Elements) Bullet-resistant and burglary-resistant aluminum elements on Schücco systems, certified to RC1, RC2, RC3, RC4 (burglary) and FSG1, FSG2, FB1-FB6 (bullet resistance), engineered to visually match standard profiles.
• Facadeglas og boltet glas (Facade Glass and Bolted Glass) Tempered facade glass with enamel coating or coated variants (minimum 6mm), plus bolted glass systems using silk-screen printed or tempered painted glass for noise barriers and architectural facades.
• Glasværn, læhegn og vindafskærmning (Glass Railings and Windbreaks) Outdoor glass railings, windbreaks, and balustrades for terraces, stairs, and balconies, including bolted railings, point-fixings, free-standing base-rail systems, clamp fittings, and baluster options.
• Profilitglas – linitglas (Profilit/Linit Glass) U-shaped glass with multiple surface options for installation in rail systems, commonly used as facade cladding for parking houses, available in insulated double construction or uninsulated versions.
• Sikringsglas (Security Glass) Bullet-resistant (SG2, BR1-BR7) and burglary-resistant (P2A-P8B) laminated glass products; bullet-resistant versions can be supplied splint-free, and burglary-resistant versions add thermal insulation and soundproofing.
• Glasvægge (Glass Walls/Partitions) Full glass walls secured in aluminum profiles with taped or sealed joints, for open offices. Available with full glass doors, sliding doors, and folding walls; custom options include acoustic properties and fire separation.
• New Yorker glasskillevæg (New Yorker Glass Partition Wall) Proprietary Tarpgaard BS New Yorker partition wall system designed to replicate vintage steel profiles using extremely narrow aluminum profiles, supporting interior glass walls up to 4 meters in height. Available with acoustic glass options and streamlined glass doors.
• Spejle og spejlvægge (Mirrors and Mirror Walls) Custom mirror and mirror-wall solutions for commercial spaces (retail stores, sports halls, fitness centers) in 4mm and 6mm glass, with options for gray-tinted, bronze, double-sided, faceted, diamond glass, and polished edges.
• Værnglas (Safety Glass/Guard Rails) Safety glass solutions for stairs and balconies, including bolted guard rails, point-fixings, free-standing base-rail systems, clamp fittings, and baluster options, custom-designed with customer involvement.
• Service (Schücco Service) Service and maintenance for Schücco aluminum doors, windows, and facades, including repairs, glass replacement, door-pump repairs, lock repairs, and general maintenance for housing associations, insurance companies, and businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35-40% CO2 reduction in execution phase by renovating existing aluminum constructions instead of replacement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SchücocoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred profile supplier chosen by Tarpgaard. Schüco is one of the world's largest aluminum system suppliers. Tarpgaard executes virtually the entire product range from Schüco including facade systems (FWS50), windows, doors, and safety elements. This partnership provides quality-tested, reliable, and fully developed products of the highest quality with extensive design options.
• European Glass ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborates with Europe's leading glass manufacturers to offer all forms of security glass. Wide platform of suppliers ensures best prices in the market while maintaining high quality standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aliplast: European aluminum systems manufacturer producing facade, window, and door systems used by fabricators. Comparable to Tarpgaard's profile-fabricator/installer model across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Aluprof: One of Europe's largest aluminum system suppliers for facades, windows, doors, and rolling shutters. Comparable to Schücco as a competing system provider from which Tarpgaard could also source or whose fabricators compete on Danish projects.
• WICONA (Hydro): European aluminum building envelope systems brand owned by Hydro, offering facades, windows, and doors similar to Schücco/Tarpgaard's scope. Comparable as a system supplier whose products are installed by fabricators like Tarpgaard.
• Permasteelisa (Permasteelisa Group): Global facade engineering and contracting specialist for high-end architectural glass and aluminum envelopes. Comparable scope on landmark/commercial facades, though at much larger scale than Tarpgaard.
• Kawneer (Arconic): North American/European aluminum architectural systems supplier for storefronts, curtain walls, and entrances. Comparable in commercial facade products and presence in retail/storefront segment where Tarpgaard has 400+ facade track record.
• Schüco: Global market leader in aluminum and steel building envelope systems, and Tarpgaard's preferred profile supplier. Both serve commercial facade, window, and door projects, but Schüco operates at scale worldwide while Tarpgaard is a regional Danish fabricator/installer.
• Seele Group: German specialist in complex glass and steel facades for premium architectural projects. Comparable in delivering high-end glass facades and customer overlap in commercial/landmark projects, but operates at international scale.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered European aluminum system house for windows, doors, sliding systems, curtain walls, and facades. Directly comparable in offering (aluminum facade systems) and in serving commercial/architectural projects across Europe.

Regional players

• Dansk Stålmontage / HHM (Danish facade contractors): Danish regional facade contractors performing aluminum and glass installation similar to Tarpgaard domestically. Same Nordic market, same end customers, and competing for the same Danish project pipeline.

Emerging players

• Vitrocsa: Swiss specialist in minimalist sliding glass facades and large-format glass walls. Comparable in delivering premium interior glass walls and slim-profile systems, intersecting with Tarpgaard's New Yorker interior glass partition offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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