DANOSA
DANOSA is a Spanish manufacturer (founded 1964) of waterproofing, thermal and acoustic insulation products for the building envelope, selling bituminous membranes, single-ply PVC, liquid and structural hot melt systems, plus mortars and drainage, to contractors, merchants and specifiers across Europe, North Africa, Latin America and India.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersAlcobendas, Spain
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DANOSA does
DANOSA (legal name DERIVADOS ASFALTICOS NORMALIZADOS, S.A.) is a Spanish-headquartered manufacturer of specialist building envelope materials, founded in 1964 and operating from a primary manufacturing facility in Fontanar, Guadalajara, with a regional delegation in Alcobendas, Madrid. The company manufactures bituminous waterproofing membranes (POLYDAN), single-ply PVC membranes (DANOPOL), liquid-applied waterproofing systems (DANOFORCE), structural hot melt waterproofing (DURADAN), thermal insulation products (XPS, PIR, EPS under the DANOPREN line), acoustic insulation systems (AUDAL), external thermal insulation composite systems for facades (DANOTHERM ETICS), drainage sheets (DANODREN), geotextiles (DANOFELT) and technical mortars (ARGOTEC, ARGOCOLA, REVISTIDAN). It is described on its own corporate site as the leader in Spain for bituminous waterproofing membranes and one of the most prestigious companies in Europe in roof thermal insulation distribution and acoustic materials manufacturing.
DANOSA generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of physical building materials, with stated warranty periods of up to 25 years on bituminous membranes and 30-35 years on structural hot melt and liquid systems. Go-to-market combines direct sales via regional delegations in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, Granada) and wholly-owned subsidiaries in France, the UK, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Colombia/Latin America and India (Tikidan), supplemented by merchant and distributor networks. The customer base spans roofing contractors, building materials merchants, architects and specifiers, and end-project owners across new construction and rehabilitation. Specification is supported by a technical content library including BIM objects, CAD details, datasheets and CPD training, and access to the UK specification market is underpinned by multiple British Board of Agreement (BBA) certifications.
Ownership is private, with minority institutional backing from Eurazeo (2019) and Kartesia (February 2025), the latter explicitly funding international expansion. The operating group employs 251-500 people across its multinational footprint and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001:2018 management system certifications, plus Bureau Veritas sustainability certification aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. No AI/ML capabilities, software platforms or API products are part of the current offering; revenue is hardware-driven through traditional construction supply channels.
DANOSA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DANOSA
- Legal name
- DERIVADOS ASFALTICOS NORMALIZADOS, S.A.
- Website
- https://danosa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- DANOSA is a Spanish manufacturer (founded 1964) of waterproofing, thermal and acoustic insulation products for the building envelope, selling bituminous membranes, single-ply PVC, liquid and structural hot melt systems, plus mortars and drainage, to contractors, merchants and specifiers across Europe, North Africa, Latin America and India.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DANOSA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Materials (Waterproofing and Insulation)
- NAICS
- Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics Foam Products (3086)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Foam Plastic Insulation (EPS/XPS/PIR/PUR) (IMADAGAD), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)
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Where DANOSA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alcobendas
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices11 records
Markets served
DANOSA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Building Materials Sales: DANOSA generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of waterproofing membranes, thermal and acoustic insulation products, mortars, drainage systems, geotextiles, and related construction materials. Products are sold directly to contractors, merchants, and through distribution channels.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
DANOSA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DANOSA manufactures and sells specialist building envelope materials, including bituminous waterproofing membranes (POLYDAN), single-ply PVC membranes (DANOPOL), liquid-applied waterproofing systems (DANOFORCE), and structural hot melt waterproofing (DURADAN). The portfolio also covers thermal insulation (XPS, PIR, EPS), acoustic insulation (AUDAL), external thermal insulation composite systems (DANOTHERM ETICS), drainage membranes, geotextiles, and technical mortars for new build and rehabilitation projects.
Product overview
DANOSA is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist building materials offering a comprehensive portfolio of waterproofing, thermal insulation, and acoustic insulation solutions. The product portfolio includes: POLYDAN (bituminous waterproofing membranes), DANOPOL (single-ply PVC membranes), DANOFORCE (liquid-applied waterproofing), DURADAN (hot melt structural waterproofing), AUDAL acoustic insulation systems, thermal insulation products (XPS, PIR, EPS), DANOTHERM ETICS external wall insulation, DANODREN drainage, DANOFELT geotextiles, and ARGOTEC/ARGOCOLA technical mortars. These products serve both new construction and rehabilitation projects for roofs, facades, buried structures, and interior applications. DANOSA operates as a unified product portfolio manufacturer rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DANOPOL: Single-ply flat roofing solutions - PVC membranes for waterproofing applications
- POLYDAN
- DANOFORCE
- DURADAN
- AUDAL
- DANOTHERM
Products and services
- POLYDAN Bituminous Waterproofing Membranes
Quantifiable outcome
- POLYDAN membranes offer up to 25 years warranty on flat roofs
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use DANOSA
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
DANOSA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature6 records
DANOSA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights6 records
DANOSA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Soprema: French-headquartered global manufacturer of bituminous and synthetic waterproofing membranes, thermal/acoustic insulation, and liquid waterproofing systems. Most directly comparable peer to DANOSA across product mix (bituminous + single-ply + liquid), European geographic footprint, and contractor/specialist distribution model.
- Bauder: German/UK-headquartered specialist in flat roof waterproofing (bituminous, single-ply PVC, hot melt) and thermal insulation including XPS and PIR. Closely comparable to DANOSA's POLYDAN/DANOPOL/DURADAN stack and BBA-certified UK market positioning.
- Carlisle Construction Materials: US-headquartered manufacturer of EPDM, TPO and PVC single-ply roofing membranes plus insulation. Direct comparable to DANOSA's DANOPOL PVC single-ply product line and broader flat-roof systems, though operating with a more North-American production/distribution footprint.
- Firestone Building Products: Manufacturer of EPDM, TPO and bituminous roofing membranes plus insulation (now part of Holcim). Direct peer to DANOSA in single-ply and bituminous waterproofing membranes for commercial flat-roof applications.
- Index Construction Systems and Products: Italian specialist manufacturer of bituminous waterproofing membranes, thermal/acoustic insulation, and liquid systems. Closely comparable product portfolio to DANOSA and a fellow Southern-European mid-sized specialist competitor in Iberian and Mediterranean markets.
Broad incumbents
- Sika AG: Swiss-listed global specialty chemicals company with a large roofing and waterproofing systems division (formerly Sarnafil single-ply PVC and bituminous membranes). Broadly overlaps with DANOSA in liquid waterproofing, mortars, sealing/bonding technologies, and ETICS, but with far broader portfolio and geographic reach.
- BMI Group (Braas Monier / Icopal): European roofing giant (formerly Braas Monier, now part of Standard Industries) producing pitched and flat roof waterproofing systems, insulation, and accessories. Overlaps with DANOSA's flat-roof waterproofing and insulation portfolio but at significantly larger scale and broader category coverage.
- Mapei: Italian global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, mortars, waterproofing, and ETICS facade systems. Significant overlap with DANOSA's ARGOTEC mortars, ARGOCOLA adhesives, liquid waterproofing, and DANOTHERM ETICS offerings, though Mapei is much larger and more diversified globally.
- Saint-Gobain (Weber / Isover): French global building materials group whose Weber (mortars, ETICS, waterproofing) and Isover (insulation) divisions overlap with DANOSA's mortars, ETICS and glass-wool/XPS insulation lines. Operates as a broad incumbent across the full building envelope, far larger than DANOSA.
Regional players
- Tikidan (DANOSA India): Indian waterproofing and insulation brand that is actually DANOSA's own wholly-owned subsidiary, illustrating how the group extends the Spanish bituminous/PVC waterproofing playbook into the Indian market through a regionalized brand.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
DANOSA social profiles
Digital presenceDANOSA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
DANOSA financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DANOSA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
DANOSA subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
DANOSA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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DANOSA M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about DANOSA
What does DANOSA do?
DANOSA manufactures and sells specialist building envelope materials, including bituminous waterproofing membranes (POLYDAN), single-ply PVC membranes (DANOPOL), liquid-applied waterproofing systems (DANOFORCE), and structural hot melt waterproofing (DURADAN). The portfolio also covers thermal insulation (XPS, PIR, EPS), acoustic insulation (AUDAL), external thermal insulation composite systems (DANOTHERM ETICS), drainage membranes, geotextiles, and technical mortars for new build and rehabilitation projects.
Is DANOSA a public or private company?
DANOSA is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was DANOSA founded?
DANOSA was founded in 1964. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is DANOSA based?
DANOSA is headquartered in Alcobendas, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does DANOSA make money?
One revenue line is on record: building Materials Sales.
Who are DANOSA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Soprema, Bauder, Carlisle Construction Materials, Firestone Building Products and Index Construction Systems and Products. Broad incumbents are Sika AG, BMI Group (Braas Monier / Icopal), Mapei and Saint-Gobain (Weber / Isover). Tikidan (DANOSA India) is listed as a regional player.
Does DANOSA have an API?
No public API is recorded for DANOSA.
What industry is DANOSA in?
DANOSA's product category is Building Materials (Waterproofing and Insulation). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAOAC, Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet), with a secondary code of IMADAGAD, Foam Plastic Insulation (EPS/XPS/PIR/PUR). Its NAICS code is 32412 and its SIC code is 2851.