What Upsala Plåtslageri does

Upsala Plåtslageri AB is a privately held Swedish specialty trade contractor headquartered in Uppsala, founded in 1966 and operating as an independent subsidiary of TEQT Group since 2022. The company delivers building envelope services — roofing, facades, waterproofing, slate work, roof safety, snow removal, and solar panel installation — to construction general contractors and to institutional property owners. Core technical capability rests on an in-house sheet metal workshop (Plåtverkstad) equipped with bending and cutting machinery that handles steel, aluminum, zinc, copper, and stainless steel, enabling in-house fabrication for multiple concurrent projects. The firm differentiates through heritage craftsmanship, industry certifications (Auktoriserat Plåtslageri, Icopal Contractor Certificate, Skotta Säkert, Plåt & Ventföretagen membership), and demonstrated execution on complex cultural heritage projects such as Universitetshuset, Akademiska Sjukhuset building A9, and Dekanhuset.

The business operates a hybrid B2B go-to-market combining project-based lump-sum contracting for new construction and renovation with recurring framework agreements (ramavtal) for property maintenance. Project customers include major Swedish general contractors (Veidekke, JM AB, NCC, Tornstaden, SH-bygg), while framework agreement holders include Uppsala Kommun, Skolfastigheter, and Skanska Direkt. Solar panel installation is offered jointly with sister company Solar Invest, allowing integrated waterproofing, sheet metal, and solar delivery. Pricing is quote-based per project and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through one-time project contracts supplemented by professional services maintenance work. The company employed approximately 45 people and generated approximately 70 million SEK in annual revenue as of 2023, up from roughly 50 million SEK in 2016, and in April 2025 added a new VD/project leader and finance manager to professionalize leadership and finance functions.

Name

Upsala Plåtslageri

Legal name

Upsala Plåtslageri AB

Website

https://upsalaplatslageri.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Upsala Plåtslageri AB is a privately held Swedish sheet metal and roofing contractor in Uppsala, founded in 1966, providing building envelope services — roofing, facades, waterproofing, slate, solar panels, and snow removal — to construction general contractors and institutional property owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sheet Metal Roofing & Building Envelope Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts) (IMAFAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

Keywords

• Sheet metal roofing
• Building envelope services
• Waterproofing installation
• Facade cladding
• Solar panel installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Uppsala

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Sheet Metal Contracting: Project-based sheet metal installation work for construction projects including roofing, facades, and waterproofing. Revenue is generated through lump-sum contracts with general contractors and property developers for new construction and renovation projects.
2. Service and Maintenance Agreements: Framework agreements (ramavtal) with property owners and managers for ongoing maintenance services including roof cleaning, snow removal, repairs, and inspections.
3. Solar Panel Installation: Installation of solar panel systems in collaboration with sister company Solar Invest, providing complete waterproofing, sheet metal, and solar installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Upsala Plåtslageri is a traditional construction sheet metal contractor providing roofing, facade, waterproofing, slate, and solar panel installation services. The company operates an in-house metal fabrication workshop (Plåtverkstad) capable of bending, cutting, and manufacturing components from steel, aluminum, zinc, copper, and stainless steel, and delivers integrated building envelope solutions for construction projects and property maintenance.

Product overview

Upsala Plåtslageri is a traditional sheet metal and roofing contractor offering comprehensive building envelope services. The company's core offerings include roofing work (Takarbeten), facade work (Fasadarbeten), waterproofing (Tätskikt), slate work (Skifferarbeten), solar panel installation, snow removal, and service/maintenance work. The company operates an in-house metal workshop (Plåtverkstad) for custom fabrication and collaborates with sister company Solar Invest for solar panel projects. Services are provided as an integrated offering, where the company coordinates sheet metal work with related trades like waterproofing, insulation, and solar installations to deliver complete building envelope solutions. The company holds framework agreements with Uppsala Kommun, Skolfastigheter, SH-bygg and Skanska Direkt for ongoing maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Takarbeten (Roofing Work)

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed major heritage projects including Universitetshuset (5000 sqm roof), Akademiska Sjukhuset A9, and Dekanhuset meeting stringent quality and heritage requirements.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 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

One partnership is on record.

• Solar InvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar Invest is a sister company (systerbolag) that collaborates with Upsala Plåtslageri on solar panel installations. This partnership enables in-house delivery of complete waterproofing, sheet metal, and solar cell projects, providing customers with a single point of contact for these integrated services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• SSAB: Swedish steel manufacturer and owner of the Plannja brand, supplying high-strength steel to Nordic construction markets. Adjacent as a key steel material supplier for Swedish sheet metal contractors.
• Tata Steel Europe: European steel manufacturer supplying coated steel products used in roofing and facade applications. Adjacent as a steel material supplier serving the same downstream sheet metal contracting ecosystem.
• ArcelorMittal Construction: Steel building envelope products including roofing, cladding, and structural systems across Europe. Adjacent as a materials supplier and broad building envelope player with overlapping customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Plannja: Swedish sheet metal building products brand owned by SSAB, offering roofing, facade, and rainwater systems across the Nordic market. Comparable as a domestic Swedish building envelope provider with a similar product focus and end customers.
• Lindab: Largest Nordic manufacturer and supplier of sheet metal building products including roofing, facade, rainwater, and ventilation systems. Comparable as a broad building envelope player operating at substantially larger scale and serving similar Swedish/Nordic construction customers.
• Wienerberger: European manufacturer of building materials including roofing, facade, and brick systems for residential and commercial construction. Comparable as a building envelope materials provider serving European construction contractors.
• BMI Group: European manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems including the Icopal brand (Upsala Plåtslageri holds an Icopal contractor certification). Comparable as a waterproofing and roofing systems provider serving similar building envelope needs.
• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope manufacturer offering insulated panels, roofing, and facade systems. Comparable as a large-scale integrated building envelope provider with similar product categories and a track record of acquiring regional installers.
• Ruukki Construction: Nordic building envelope solutions provider offering steel-based roofing, facade, and structural products across Northern Europe. Comparable as a regional building envelope player with a broader product portfolio and similar end-market exposure.

Emerging players

• Soltech Energy: Swedish solar energy installer integrating solar PV with building envelope solutions. Comparable as a Nordic solar installation provider analogous to the relationship between Upsala Plåtslageri and sister company Solar Invest.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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