Hallströms Verkstäder

Name

Hallströms Verkstäder

Legal name

C. Hallströms Verkstäder AB

Website

https://hallstroms.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sheet Metal Ventilation Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (Hoods/Make-Up Air/Grease Duct) (IMADANAJ), Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM), Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

Keywords

• Sheet metal ventilation ducts
• Industrial duct systems
• Kitchen exhaust systems
• Ventilation components manufacturing
• HVAC duct fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Nälden

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Products Manufacturing and Sales: Core business - development, manufacturing and sales of thin sheet metal ventilation solutions including VENT duct systems, HEAT cooker hood channels, INTERIOR channel covering systems, and ventilation towers. Revenue from direct sales and through distributor network.
2. Industrial and Offshore Systems: Customized duct systems for industrial processes and offshore platforms. Systems manufactured according to Norsok class C or F standards using stainless acid-resistant steel.
3. Hallströms Padel and Gym: Recreation facilities including padel courts (single and double) and fitness gym operated at Näldenvägen 40 in Nälden. Revenue from court bookings via Playtomic app and gym memberships.
4. Coworking Space Rental: Flexible office solutions in newly renovated premises on the upper floor of NVI building. Offering shared workspaces and private lockable offices with access to meeting rooms and conference facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hallströms Verkstäder develops and manufactures thin sheet metal ventilation duct systems and components for comfort and industrial ventilation. Its product portfolio centers on the VENT circular duct system (Ø63-1250 mm, leak class C/D), the patented INTERIOR duct covering system for residential and public environments, the HEAT kitchen exhaust duct system (Class 1a), TORN ventilation towers, and customized industrial and offshore duct systems manufactured to Norsok class C or F standards. The company also sells related accessories such as sound absorbers, dampers, air units, and dust/particle transport systems.

Product overview

Hallströms Verkstäder is a sheet metal manufacturing company founded in 1914 that develops and manufactures ventilation solutions in thin sheet metal for comfort and industrial ventilation. Their core product portfolio consists of three main branded systems: VENT (circular duct systems for comfort and industrial ventilation with dimensions Ø63-Ø1250 mm), INTERIOR (patented duct covering system for residential and public environments), and HEAT (kitchen exhaust hood systems meeting Imkanal 2022 class 1a requirements). Additional product lines include TORN (supply and exhaust air towers), On-/Offshorekanaler (Norsok-class certified systems), Industrisystem (industrial duct systems with 2-10KPa working pressure), Ljuddämpare (sound absorbers), and Spjäll (dampers with Belimo/Sauter actuators). The company also operates complementary service businesses including padel courts, a gym, and an office hotel at their Nälden location. They employ approximately 155 people across facilities in Nälden, Ås (production), and Finland, with a group turnover of approximately 320 million SEK annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VENT: Fourth generation circular duct system for comfort and industrial ventilation. Includes pipes, fittings, silencers, dampers, and air terminals.
• INTERIOR
• HEAT
• TORN

Products and services

• VENT Kanalsystem Fourth-generation circular duct system for comfort and industrial ventilation, available in galvanized steel, Magnelis, stainless steel, and powder-coated finishes. Dimensions Ø63-1250 mm with tightness class C/D and corrosion class C3-C5. Achieves 50% below the permitted leakage factor for leak class D.
• INTERIOR Kanalinklädnad Patented channel covering system (pat. nr. SE-1050269-8) for ventilation ducts in residential and public environments. Few components enable quick installation without evacuating the apartment; standard RAL 9010 white finish adapted for standard 100 and 125 mm duct systems.
• HEAT Imkanaler Lightweight duct system for kitchen exhaust hoods approved for all types of professional cooking with combustion equipment. Stainless steel EN 1.4301 construction Ø125-800 mm, dual sealing system achieving tightness class C and an expanding fire strip that prevents fire gas leakage, with high-temperature silicone rubber seal.
• TORN Ventilationstorn Supply and exhaust air towers with low sound levels, low flow resistance and sleek design for industry, public environments and multi-family housing. Standard sizes 500-2000 mm in 1.5 mm Magnelis (corrosion class C4) with stainless steel bottom flange and top screen; intake air drawn through inclined louvers in front of a patterned screen.
• On-/Offshorekanaler (Offshore Duct Systems) Complete duct systems manufactured to Norsok class C or F for offshore platforms. Made of stainless acid-resistant steel in thicknesses 0.8-1.5 mm; Class F delivered with EPDM rubber gasket and expanding gasket in case of fire. Price on request, multi-year contracts.
• Industrisystem (Industrial Duct Systems) Lighter and heavier duct systems adapted to industrial processes with working pressures from 2-10 KPa and appropriate joining methods. Materials range from dry indoor environments to aggressive industrial processes including stainless and acid-resistant steel grades.
• DUST Partikeltransportsystem Particle transport system for dust, chip, and material transport developed and manufactured by Hallströms Verkstäder in Nälden and marketed via the subsidiary Ventonova AB.
• Hallströms Padel Padel facility at Näldenvägen 40 in Nälden with one single court and one double court, bookable through the Playtomic app. Prices from 170 kr/hour (single court) and 200 kr/hour (double court) varying by time of day.
• Hallströms Gym Fitness gym located in the former dining hall at Nälden, equipped for versatile strength training including circuit training machines, free weights, treadmills, exercise bikes, and fixed machines. Memberships purchased through the GymControl platform; age limit 13 years.
• Kontorshotell i Nälden (Coworking Space) Flexible office hotel solutions in newly renovated premises on the upper floor of the NVI building in Nälden. Shared workspaces (3,000 kr/month) or private lockable offices (3,500 kr/month) with access to meeting and conference rooms, shared kitchenette, and parking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% below permitted leakage factor for leak class D
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• The International EPD SystemminorOthersVENT duct system with pipes and details registered in EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) system providing lifecycle environmental impact documentation.
• EPD-NorgeminorOthersVENT details and pipes also registered with EPD-Norge for Norwegian market environmental product declarations.
• Nordic Swan EcolabelminorOthersVENT duct system listed in Nordic Swan building product portal, enabling use in Swan-labeled Nordic construction projects.
• Näringslivets Producentansvar (NPA)minorOthersHallströms connected to NPA as producer responsibility organization (PRO) for packaging and product responsibility compliance.
• Ventonova ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVentonova is a wholly-owned sales company in Hallströmgruppen with headquarters in Kumla. Markets and sells products for dust, chip and material transport. Products are developed and manufactured by Hallströms Verkstäder in Nälden.
• Imkanal 2022 CollaborationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBranch collaboration on Imkanal 2022 - joint industry standards for cooker hood ducts. Hallströms HEAT system meets Class 1a requirements per these standards.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rettig (Purmo Group / Radson): Nordic-headquartered indoor climate group offering heating, cooling and ventilation solutions. Adjacent competitor with overlapping distribution in the Nordics and broader European indoor-climate market.
• FläktGroup: European leader in air handling, ventilation and air movement with a wide range of fans, AHUs and ductwork. Competes with Hallströms in industrial and commercial duct installations and is a common alternative on larger European project specifications.
• Trox: Global manufacturer of indoor air handling components including air terminals, dampers and duct accessories. Overlaps with Hallströms' air units and damper lines, particularly in commercial and public-building projects across Europe.
• Swegon: Major Nordic indoor-climate supplier offering air handling units, dampers, diffusers and duct accessories. Comparable to Hallströms in Nordic HVAC markets but with a much broader product portfolio including integrated system solutions.
• Systemair: Nordic-headquartered manufacturer of ventilation fans, air handling units and HVAC components. Competes with Hallströms via broader system offerings but overlaps heavily in ductwork-adjacent product lines and shared Nordic distribution.

Direct peers

• Lindab: Swedish-based manufacturer of sheet metal ventilation ducts, fittings and indoor climate products. Direct competitor to Hallströms' VENT circular duct program and Nordic distribution channels, with overlapping distributor-based go-to-market and comparable product breadth in comfort ventilation.
• Norden Ventilation: Nordic-focused ventilation duct manufacturer serving Scandinavian and Baltic markets. Direct regional competitor to Hallströms' comfort ventilation duct program.

Emerging players

• Vents: Manufacturer of ductwork, fittings and ventilation accessories with strong presence in Eastern Europe and growing European footprint. Competes with Hallströms in cross-European project bids and in Baltic-region distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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