Our history

Svend Møller Hansen established his first company in Hobro in 1969. From there, Dansk Stålkonstruktion grew, and through the acquisition of several companies, including within concrete production, all companies were brought together in 1999 under DS Group, which today consists of DS Flexhal, acting as a turnkey contractor delivering all types of commercial construction, DS Stålkonstruktion, which designs, produces and installs steel structures, DS Elcobyg, which designs and produces concrete elements, and DS Stålprofil, which supplies roofing and façade cladding in thin sheet steel. DS Group has its head office in Hobro and sales offices in Norway, Sweden and Germany.

DS Group and all its companies are owned by GOLDBECK, which under the ambition “building excellence” constructs around 500 forward-looking properties each year across Europe. GOLDBECK employs more than 13,000 people at over 100 locations across Europe.

2002 DS Stålkonstruktion is visited by H.R.H. Prince Henrik in connection with the royal couple’s official visit to Hobro. The royal yacht Dannebrog with the royal guests on board docked at Hobro harbour on 4 September 2022. In the photo, Svend Møller Hansen, also known as the Steel King, is seen showing the prince around DS. They also toured the production halls, where they discussed both welding and concrete business strategy.

2003 DS Flexhal moves to a new building on Samsøvej.

2011 DS Nor is established in Kristiansund.

2013 Acquisition of Karl Molin Stålkonstruktioner A/S in Terndrup.

2014 DS SM is sold to the American company Valmont Industries Inc.