Scan Trapper A/S

What Scan Trapper A/S does

Scan Trapper A/S is a privately held Danish manufacturer of custom steel staircases, balconies, and railings, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Herning, Denmark. The company designs, fabricates, and assembles spiral, straight-run, winding, and half/quarter-turn staircases, supported by a proprietary GLOBAL spiral staircase system developed in-house alongside special-purpose manufacturing machinery. All products carry EN1090-1 CE certification and the firm is a member of Dansk Trappe Kontrol (DTK), with German-authority approval for load-bearing steel construction enabling export.

The business sells exclusively to VAT-registered businesses — contractors, building owners, craftsmen, and industrial operators — and does not sell to private individuals. Pricing is project-based via direct quotation, with revenue generated from one-time product sales plus optional professional assembly by an in-house certified team (welding, forklift, and crane certifications). A wholly-owned Latvian subsidiary, SIA Baltic Stairs (established July 2008 in Sigulda), provides cost-competitive production capacity while Denmark retains engineering, design, and quality oversight. Stable export channels serve Germany, Norway, England, and Sweden, with exports described as an increasing share of total sales.

The customer base is enterprise-grade and project-based, including Danske Bank (largest single order: 31 spiral staircases and 1,700 m of railings for the Postbyen HQ), DSV (HQ3 Hedehusene), A.P. Møller-Mærsk (AP Huset), Bestseller, Vattenfall, Arla Foods Ingredients, Eurowind Energy, PostNord, the Royal Danish Library, and VIA University College, spanning banking, logistics, energy, food, fashion, public, and education verticals. Marketing is constrained to a project-portfolio website plus LinkedIn and Facebook, reflecting a B2B sales-led motion rather than a consumer-facing brand.

Name

Scan Trapper A/S

Legal name

Scan Trapper A/S

Website

https://scantrapper.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scan Trapper A/S is a Danish steel staircase, balcony, and railing manufacturer (founded 1989, Herning) serving B2B contractors and enterprises across Denmark, Germany, Norway, the UK, and Sweden via its proprietary GLOBAL spiral staircase brand and CE-certified, in-house design-to-assembly operations, with production partly outsourced to a Latvian subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Staircase Manufacturing

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Steel Grating, Catwalks & Safety Platforms (IMADACAI)

Keywords

• Steel staircase manufacturing
• Spiral staircase systems
• Custom steel railings
• Steel balcony fabrication
• Industrial access structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Herning

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Steel Staircase Sales: One-time sale of custom-manufactured steel staircases (spiral, straight-run, winding, half/quarter-turn) with professional assembly services. Products are sold exclusively to VAT-registered companies (craftsmen, larger welding companies, contractors). Building owner deliveries also occur frequently.
2. Balcony and Railing Systems: Custom steel balconies (including French balconies) and railing systems sold as one-time products with optional assembly. Applied in residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
3. Professional Assembly Services: In-house assembly department with certified assemblers (welding, forklift, and crane certificates) providing professional installation as part of product delivery or as a standalone service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Scan Trapper A/S is a Danish steel fabricator established in 1989 that designs, manufactures, and assembles custom steel staircases (spiral, straight, winding, and half/quarter-turn), balconies (including French balconies), and railings/guards for commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects. Its flagship offering is the proprietary GLOBAL spiral staircase system developed through in-house product and special-machine development. All products are CE marked under EN1090-1, supported by an in-house 2D/3D CAD design office, certified assembly teams, and a wholly-owned production subsidiary in Latvia (SIA Baltic Stairs).

Product overview

Scan Trapper A/S is a steel staircase, balcony, and railing manufacturer established in 1989, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products centered on steel construction solutions. The core product lineup includes spiral staircases (spindeltrapper), including the proprietary GLOBAL branded spiral staircase line which represents a significant portion of revenue, straight staircases (ligeløbstrappe), winding staircases (vindeltrappe), and half/quarter-turn staircases (halv- og kvartsvingstrappe). Supporting products include cages for spiral staircases, balconies including French-style balconies, and comprehensive railings/guards for stairs and concrete staircases. The company also provides complementary services including professional assembly (montageafdeling) with certified installers and a design office (tegnestue) offering 2D and 3D construction drawings. All products are customizable from industrial galvanized solutions to exclusive architect-designed options combining steel with materials like wood, glass, and stone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GLOBAL: GLOBAL is the brand name for spiral staircases manufactured by Scan Trapper A/S under a special concept, representing a significant and growing portion of the company's revenue.

Products and services

• Spiral Staircases (Spindeltrapper), including GLOBAL branded system Custom spiral staircases with steps rotating around a central column, available in circular or square configurations and as galvanized industrial models or exclusive architect-designed solutions combining stainless steel, wood, glass, or stone. The proprietary GLOBAL line provides a flexible standard solution for outdoor and indoor use; safety cages for spiral staircases are available as part of the same offering. Sold exclusively to VAT-registered businesses such as contractors, building owners, and industrial customers.
• Straight-Run Staircases (Ligeløbstrappe) The simplest and most classic staircase form, in which the staircase run goes in one straight line without changing direction. Functional, easy to construct, and suitable for both industrial and modern architectural environments. Examples include multiple straight-run staircases delivered to DSV's new HQ3 headquarters in Hedehusene.
• Winding Staircases (Vindeltrappe) Elegant staircase solution where steps wind upward in a spiral around a central axis without a center column. Winding staircases typically have stringers on two sides, a larger radius, and more comfortable rises than traditional spiral staircases, making them suitable for architectural applications in commercial and residential buildings.
• Half-Turn and Quarter-Turn Staircases (Halv- og Kvartsvingstrappe) Staircase solutions that change direction: half-turn staircases change direction by 180 degrees with two straight runs and an intermediate landing, while quarter-turn staircases change direction by 90 degrees with one straight run and a turn. Designed to fit standard building layouts where straight-run or spiral stairs are not practical.
• Steel Balconies (Altaner), including French Balconies Custom steel balconies tailored to individual requirements for size, functionality, fixing options, and material choices, including French-style balconies. Built to meet fire and quality requirements and installed throughout Denmark as part of residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
• Steel Railings and Guards (Værn/Gelændere), including Concrete Staircase Railings Steel railings and guards ranging from budget-conscious standard railings to high-quality custom designs, supplied for both indoor and outdoor use. Includes dedicated railings for concrete staircases in various styles and materials. Notable deliveries include 420 m of atrium railings with glass screening for AP Møller-Mærsk's AP Huset and railings around two light shafts for Det Kongelige Bibliotek on Slotsholmen, Copenhagen.
• Professional Assembly Services (Montageafdeling) In-house assembly department with a dedicated team of experienced and qualified assemblers holding welding, forklift, and crane certificates, providing on-site installation either as part of staircase/railing delivery or as a standalone service. Works in close coordination with site construction management to deliver assemblies on time and to specification.
• Design Office Services (Tegnestue) — 2D and 3D CAD Construction Drawings Modern design office employing specialized staff using the latest 2D and 3D CAD programs compatible with common construction-industry software platforms. Produces construction drawings integrated with architects', engineers', and contractors' workflows, with static calculations quality-assured through collaboration with an external structural engineering subcontractor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading manufacturer of spiral staircases in Scandinavia through proprietary GLOBAL system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SIA Baltic StairscoreOthers · 1 July 2008SIA Baltic Stairs is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scan Trapper A/S located in Sigulda, Latvia, 50 km outside Riga. Established in July 2008 to address anticipated labor shortages in Denmark and maintain competitive pricing. The subsidiary is led by a local engineer who trained for one year at Scan Trapper A/S headquarters in Denmark. The workshop matches a modern Danish metal workshop in quality and delivery reliability.
• Dansk Trappe Kontrol (DTK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTK (Dansk Trappe Kontrol) is a Danish staircase control organization. Scan Trapper A/S is a member, which means both products and control systems are checked through unannounced visits from Teknologisk Institut, providing independent quality assurance.
• Static Engineering SubcontractorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal structural engineering partner that provides the necessary static calculations for Scan Trapper's constructions, ensuring all solutions meet applicable norms and requirements for safety, durability, and functionality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weland AB: Swedish manufacturer of spiral staircases, straight-run stairs, mezzanines, and gratings — directly comparable in product portfolio and Nordic market positioning to Scan Trapper, with similar focus on industrial and architectural steel access solutions.
• Fontanot S.p.A. Italy-based specialist manufacturer of spiral and modular staircases with a branded product line (e.g., Genus, Stilo) and pan-European distribution — directly comparable as a specialty staircase OEM with proprietary systems and architectural customer base.
• Tobler AG: Swiss manufacturer specializing in stairs, ladders, and scaffolding for construction and industry — comparable to Scan Trapper in producing engineered steel access systems for commercial and industrial customers across Europe.
• Rintal S.p.A. Italian/UK-based manufacturer of modular spiral staircases and space-saving stair systems serving both residential and light commercial markets; comparable to Scan Trapper as a branded specialty staircase maker with active export motion.
• Balco AB: Swedish manufacturer specializing in balcony systems, including glazed and open balcony solutions for residential renovation and new build — directly comparable to Scan Trapper's balcony product line and Nordic B2B customer base.
• Misterstep S.r.l. Italian producer of spiral and helical staircases for residential, commercial, and industrial applications — comparable to Scan Trapper in product breadth and reliance on engineering-driven customization.
• John Lord (John Lord Steel Stairs & Balustrades): UK-based specialist fabricator of architectural metalwork, spiral and helical staircases, and balustrades for commercial and residential projects — comparable to Scan Trapper in serving architectural/construction customers with custom steel stair solutions.
• Siller Treppen GmbH & Co KG: Austrian manufacturer of high-end spiral and custom staircases, with strong DACH-region presence and architectural project focus — directly comparable to Scan Trapper in the premium architectural metalwork segment.

Broad incumbents

• Carl Stahl GmbH: German-headquartered, globally operating company specializing in architectural stainless steel and cable systems including balustrades, fall protection, and tensioned structures — broader incumbent serving the same architectural metalwork end-markets as Scan Trapper.
• Pfeifer Isobau: German manufacturer of load-bearing steel components, structural systems, and architectural metalwork — broader incumbent in fabricated structural metal products with overlap to Scan Trapper in industrial/construction steel fabrication.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ScanTrapper
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scan-trapper-a-s

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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