PERI is a German manufacturer and supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems, founded in 1969 by Artur Schwörer in Weissenhorn, Bavaria. The company has grown from a small formwork specialist into one of the world’s largest manufacturers of formwork and scaffolding, with a presence in more than 60 countries.
PERI is privately owned and remains headquartered in Weissenhorn, where it operates major research and development facilities alongside its principal manufacturing operations. With annual revenues exceeding two billion euros, the company is consistently ranked among the global leaders in its sector and employs more than 9,000 people worldwide.
PERI’s scaffolding portfolio centres on the PERI UP modular system, which encompasses ring-lock scaffold for industrial and construction applications, as well as public stair towers and a range of façade and access solutions. The company also produces the VARIOKIT engineering construction kit for infrastructure projects.
PERI operates a hire fleet alongside outright sales and is widely used on major construction projects including residential developments, commercial buildings, bridges, tunnels, and large-scale civil engineering works. PERI UK Ltd maintains a significant presence in the British market, with offices and depots supporting both scaffold and formwork customers across the country.
