Jytas A/s

What Jytas A/s does

JYTAS A/S is a Danish prefabricated modular construction company headquartered in Galten, Denmark, with over 110 years of operating history (founded 1914). The company designs, manufactures, and delivers modular buildings produced in its own factory using steel-frame and timber structural systems, then transported and assembled on-site across Denmark. Its buildings range from small daycare extensions (206 m2) to multi-storey office buildings (4,800 m2) and are offered with optional Svanemærket (Nordic Swan Ecolabel) and/or DGNB sustainability certifications, supported by documented Life Cycle Assessment data.

The company operates as a totalentreprise (general contractor), managing the full project from design and factory production through on-site assembly and handover. Revenue is generated primarily through fixed-price project contracts (one-time delivery model) with a complementary rental/leasing stream for clients needing temporary capacity without capital outlay. JYTAS primarily serves Danish municipalities (Kommuner) and regional authorities (Regioner) — its core customers — for institutions including daycare centers (børnehaver), schools, care homes, and healthcare facilities, with a secondary private sector segment including enterprises such as CS WIND Offshore and athome apartments.

JYTAS's competitive positioning rests on three pillars: (1) brand heritage as one of Denmark's oldest construction companies, which carries weight in public procurement; (2) technical capabilities including Design for Disassembly (DfD) and a Genbrugsmoduler system that enables module reuse across projects (demonstrated by the Skovbyskolen relocation); and (3) sustainability certification expertise, with multiple DGNB-certified and Svanemærket-certified projects delivered since 2022. The company's geographic footprint is primarily Denmark-wide with a single international expansion into the Faroe Islands (Tórshavn).

Name

Jytas A/s

Legal name

JYTAS A/S

Website

https://jytas.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JYTAS A/S is a Danish prefabricated modular construction general contractor with 110+ years of history, designing and delivering steel-frame institutional, educational, healthcare, and office buildings for municipalities and private clients across Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Modular Construction

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)

Keywords

• Prefabricated modular construction
• Modular building systems
• Steel-frame modular buildings
• Totalentreprise construction services
• Sustainable certified modular buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Galten

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular construction project delivery (totalentreprise): JYTAS acts as a general contractor (totalentreprise) delivering turnkey modular construction projects for public and private clients. Revenue is generated through fixed-price project contracts, typically involving municipalities, institutions, and private companies. Projects range from small daycare additions (206 m2) to large office buildings (4,800 m2).
2. Modular building rental/leasing: JYTAS offers modular buildings for rental through fixed rental agreements, allowing municipalities to address acute space needs without capital expenditure. The rental model provides predictable costs for clients while maintaining quality and functionality comparable to permanent construction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JYTAS A/S designs, manufactures and delivers prefabricated modular buildings (modulbyggeri) as turnkey totalentreprise projects, with production taking place in their factory in Galten, Denmark. Buildings span daycare centers, schools, offices, healthcare and research facilities, residential buildings, and special custom projects for Danish municipalities and private-sector clients, offered with optional Svanemærket and/or DGNB sustainability certification. A separate rental/leasing model addresses acute space needs on a recurring contract basis.

Product overview

JYTAS A/S is a construction company specializing in prefabricated modular construction that has operated for over 110 years. The company operates as a single unified offering built around modular construction services rather than a software platform. Their core product is Modulbyggeri (Modular Construction), which encompasses prefabricated building units that can be customized for various purposes including institutions, schools, offices, housing, and healthcare facilities. Buildings are offered with optional Svanemærket (Nordic Swan Ecolabel) and/or DGNB certification. The company uses various module types including JYTAS-Flexmoduler for flexible housing applications and System 2000 modules for educational facilities. They also offer recycled/repurposed modules for projects prioritizing sustainability. The product portfolio spans institution buildings, school facilities, office buildings, residential housing, healthcare facilities, and special/custom projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modular Construction (Modulbyggeri) Turnkey prefabricated modular building delivery (totalentreprise) for public and private clients in Denmark, with modules produced in the Galten factory and assembled on site.
• Modular Building Rental / Leasing Rental of JYTAS modular buildings to municipalities and other clients through fixed rental agreements, providing modular space without capital expenditure.
• Institution Buildings Construction of daycare centers, preschools, and childcare facilities, including specialized institutions, delivered as modular totalentreprise projects.
• School Buildings Modular construction of primary, secondary, and educational institution buildings for municipalities and educational organizations.
• Office Buildings Modular office and administrative building construction for commercial and public-sector clients, ranging from single-story to multi-story steel-frame buildings.
• Housing and Residential Buildings Modular residential construction including senior housing, care centers, student housing, family homes, and service apartments.
• Healthcare and Research Facilities Construction of modular healthcare facilities including treatment centers, hospitals, and research buildings for regional authorities and research institutions.
• Special Projects Custom modular construction projects with unique architectural or functional requirements, delivered as bespoke totalentreprise builds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Skovbyskolen LCA of 2.7 kg CO2-eq/m2/year — significantly below typical construction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Skala ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkala Architecture collaborated as the architectural firm on the Svinninge Indskolings- og Børnehus project, providing design services for the DGNB-certified institution in Holbæk Municipality.
• Tegnestuen RamtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTegnestuen Ramt collaborated on the Skovbyskolen project (Skanderborg Kommune), providing architectural design for the reuse and relocation of modules from Bakkeskolen to Skovbyskolen.
• Finger ArkitekturminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinger Arkitektur participated as the architectural partner alongside JYTAS and Skanderborg Kommune on the Skovbyskolen modular relocation project.
• A&I Rådgivende IngeniørerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy partner on the Skovbyskolen project, providing structural and civil engineering services for the module reuse and relocation.
• Arkitektfirmaet MW A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArkitektfirmaet MW A/S collaborated with JYTAS on Nymosehave Plejecenter (Gentofte) and Seniorbofællesskabet Åbrinken (Ferritslev) as the architectural design partner.
• Matters ArkitekterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMatters Arkitekter collaborated on Klub Ventilen project in Brøndby Municipality, providing architectural design for the 616 m2 club facility.
• By og Havn (Udviklingsselskabet)coreOthersBy og Havn (Development Company By and Havn) engaged JYTAS as the total contractor for the first building on Lynetteholm - the first administration building on Copenhagen's new artificial island/peninsula. This is a flagship project for JYTAS demonstrating capability on a nationally significant urban development project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wernick Group: UK modular building manufacturer and hire company with permanent and temporary modular solutions. Directly comparable in modular building rental, education/healthcare focus, and steel-frame construction technology.
• Portakabin: UK-headquartered modular construction specialist delivering permanent and interim buildings for education, healthcare, and public sectors. Closely comparable in steel-frame modular technology and public-sector project delivery model.
• Kleusberg: German modular construction company specializing in prefabricated buildings for schools, offices, and healthcare. Directly comparable to Jytas in technology, customer verticals, and DGNB sustainability certification expertise.
• Atco Group: Canadian-headquartered modular structures company with global operations. Comparable in steel-frame modular construction for workforce housing, schools, and commercial applications with both rental and sale models.
• Algeco: Global leader in modular space rental and permanent modular construction. Directly comparable to Jytas in delivering modular buildings for public institutions, schools, and offices across Europe, with both project and rental revenue models.
• Cadolto: German modular building manufacturer focused on hospitals, schools, and data centers using steel-frame prefabricated modules. Comparable to Jytas in healthcare/education verticals and high-rise modular capability.
• Modulaire Group: European modular building services group operating brands across the continent. Directly comparable to Jytas in prefabricated modular building rental and project delivery for public and commercial clients, with overlapping Nordic footprint.
• Dansk Modulbyg: Danish prefabricated modular construction company focused on residential and institutional buildings. Directly comparable home-market peer competing for the same Danish municipal tenders as Jytas.

Broad incumbents

• MT Højgaard (MTH): One of Denmark's largest general contractors with broad portfolio across civil, residential, and commercial construction. Comparable as a Danish construction incumbent, though not specialized in modular; represents the traditional-construction incumbent that may enter modular.
• NCC AB: Major Swedish-headquartered Nordic construction group with significant operations in Denmark. Comparable broad incumbent operating in the same Danish construction market and public-infrastructure tenders, though not specialized in modular.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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