JUMBO's history

JUMBO’s history is based on providing safe and stable products since 1969

1969

JUMBO’s story begins with the first director Birger Adsbøl. He starts as a contractor and plumber in the Centrale Copenhagen area.

1976

AK Lift starts up, and soon AK Lift can offer up to 30 different lifts for rental customers. Warehouse and office are moved to Vanløse.

1978

The first scaffolding frames are on the drawing board. The idea is to make a flexible and light scaffolding.

1983

AK Lift is sold off.

1983

JUMBO’S first standard products are developed, only a few such as frames in 2, 1 and 0.5 meters.

1992

The construction and plumbing business is sold off.

1993

Production, warehouse and office move to Platinvej in Kolding.

1997
Production, warehouse, and office moved to Stålvej in Kolding. Production is greatly expanded and the first welding robot for welding scaffolding frames is purchased.
1998

JUMBO Lift is started and we start producing articulated boomlifts and telescopic lifts.

2003
JUMBO Scaffolding A/S receives the environmental approval from Kolding Municipality. The environmental approval consists partly of conditions for operation and self-control, and partly an environmental technical description and environmental assessment of the company. It is the municipality’s assessment that the company’s operations do not have a significant environmental impact on the surroundings. JUMBO Scaffolding A/S is thus at the forefront of waste minimisation, sorting and recycling.
2006
Karsten Skov Hansen has been appointed new director of JUMBO Scaffolding A/S. He succeeds Birger Adsbøl Knudsen, who will remain in the company as chairman of the board.
2006
JUMBO Scaffolding A/S enters into a collaboration with a former Chinese subcontractor and the JUMBO China factory is built. The factory produces all JUMBO products in steel. JUMBO currently sells these products in 28 countries.
2007

JUMBO Stillads A/S is recognized as a Børsen Gazelle company. The title is awarded by the Danish financial newspaper Børsen to companies that meet six strict, objective financial performance criteria.

2008

JUMBO Stillads A/S is recognized as a Børsen Gazelle company. The title is awarded by the Danish financial newspaper Børsen to companies that meet six strict, objective financial performance criteria.

2009

JUMBO Stillads A/S is recognized as a Børsen Gazelle company. The title is awarded by the Danish financial newspaper Børsen to companies that meet six strict, objective financial performance criteria.

2009

JUMBO Lift is sold off and the expansion is concentrated on
scaffolding production

2009

JUMBO Scaffolding A/S enters into a collaboration with the American manufacturer of telescopic ladders, Xtend & Climb. JUMBO currently sells these products in 10 European countries.

2009

JUMBO Scaffolding A/S enters into a collaboration with the American manufacturer of telescopic ladders, Xtend & Climb. JUMBO currently sells these products in 10 European countries.

2009

JUMBO Stillads A/S enters into a partnership with the Dutch manufacturer of temporary fencing, Heras Mobile Fencing & Security BV. Today, JUMBO distributes these products in seven European countries.

2010
JUMBO Scaffolding A/S enters into a collaboration with the German manufacturer of lifts, GEDA. JUMBO currently sells these products in 10 European countries.
2012

JUMBO Scaffolding A/S enters into a collaboration with a Chinese manufacturer of aluminum boxes. The boxes are produced in JUMBO’s own design. JUMBO currently sells these products under exclusive license throughout Europe.

2015

JUMBO Scaffolding A/S develops its own series of Super Pro stair ladders and stools. The production of these is set up at the JUMBO China factory. JUMBO currently sells these products in 28 countries.

2016

JUMBO Stillads A/S is recognized as a Børsen Gazelle company. The title is awarded by the Danish financial newspaper Børsen to companies that meet six strict, objective financial performance criteria.

2017

JUMBO Stillads A/S enters into a partnership with the German manufacturer of Pro Classic ladders, Rise-Tec. Today, JUMBO distributes these products in seven European countries.

2020

JUMBO Stillads A/S is named Success Company of the Year. This nationwide business award is presented annually by Spar Nord and the auditing firm BDO. The award recognizes 1,000 Danish companies that demonstrate sustained growth, strong financial performance, and solid financial stability over a number of years.

2022

JUMBO Stillads A/S is named Success Company of the Year. This nationwide business award is presented annually by Spar Nord and the auditing firm BDO. The award recognizes 1,000 Danish companies that demonstrate sustained growth, strong financial performance, and solid financial stability over a number of years.

2022

JUMBO Stillads A/S is nominated for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in the South and Southern Jutland region. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious competition for growth entrepreneurs. In Denmark, EY has celebrated entrepreneurs who consistently create positive results and drive sustainable business growth for nearly 30 years.

2024

JUMBO Stillads A/S undergoes a change in ownership. Following many years of joint ownership between the company’s founder, who established JUMBO in 1969, and its CEO, who has been responsible for the company’s commercial operations since 1998 and has led the business since 2006, the CEO acquires the remaining 50% ownership of the company.

2024

JUMBO Stillads A/S enters into a partnership with the Dutch manufacturer of load securing products, Jumbo Cargo Products. Today, JUMBO distributes these products in seven European countries.

2025

JUMBO Stillads A/S is nominated for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in the South and Southern Jutland region. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious entrepreneurship and growth competition. For nearly 30 years, EY Denmark has celebrated entrepreneurs across the country who consistently create positive results, drive growth, and contribute to a strong and thriving business community.

2026

JUMBO Stillads A/S is nominated for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in the South and Southern Jutland region. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious entrepreneurship and growth competition. For nearly 30 years, EY Denmark has celebrated entrepreneurs across the country who consistently create positive results, drive growth, and contribute to a strong and thriving business community.