What ZinCo does

ZinCo GmbH is a Nürtingen, Germany-based manufacturer of system-integrated green roof solutions, fall protection systems, and solar-green roof integration products. The company offers a modular portfolio spanning extensive greening systems (Sedumteppich, Steinrosenflur, Biodiversitätsdach, Klima-Gründach, Bienenweide), intensive systems (Dachgarten, Urban Farming, Tiefgaragenbegrünung), retention and Sponge City Roof systems, the Fallnet® penetration-free fall protection line, and the SolarVert® solar mounting system. Core technical components include Floradrain® FD 40 drainage elements, Georaster® recycled HD-PE elements for steep slopes up to 45°, Floraset® FS 75 EPS drainage, BSM 64 irrigation mats, and the patent-pending HydroSpacer HS 170 retention element with capillary water release. ZinCo is the only manufacturer internationally able to provide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the majority of its green roof systems, verified by EPD Global and EPD Norway and accepted across LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, BNB, HQE, and Green Globes certifications.

ZinCo operates a hybrid sales motion combining a field network of specialized consultants (Zinco Fachberater), stock-keeping building material dealers (Zinco Depots), certified installer partners (Dachgärtner), and a direct online catalog (produkte.zinco.de). Revenue is generated through one-time system sales of substrates, drainage elements, root protection, vegetation mats, irrigation components, and accessories — pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company serves architects, landscape architects, municipalities, property developers, solar installers, and landscape construction companies across Germany and select international markets (notably Canada via subsidiary Zinco Canada Inc.).

ZinCo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holcim Group Ltd. (formerly LafargeHolcim) and serves as the spearhead of Holcim's 'NextGen Growth 2030' strategy for sustainable building solutions. Integration with Holcim enables ECOCycle circular economy technology and cross-selling from foundation to rooftop. The company was founded with a pioneering role in green roofing (first core EPD in 2020), employs 11-50 staff, and is governed by five managing directors including new CEO Djordje Spremic who joined in January 2026 as part of a generational transition.

Name

ZinCo

Legal name

Zinco GmbH

Website

https://zinco.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ZinCo GmbH is a Nürtingen, Germany-based manufacturer of system-integrated green roof solutions, fall protection (Fallnet®), and solar-green roof integration (SolarVert®), serving architects, municipalities, and developers across DACH and Canada as a subsidiary of Holcim Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Roof Systems and Building Materials

NAICS

All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (32799), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof-Mounted Systems Integration (PV, Green Roofs, Roof Gardens, Snow Guards) (IMAFAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ)

Keywords

• Green roof systems
• Roof greening solutions
• Fall protection systems
• Solar roof integration
• Stormwater retention roofs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürtingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Roof System Sales: Zinco generates revenue through the sale of complete green roof system configurations, including substrates, drainage elements, root protection membranes, vegetation mats, irrigation components, and accessories. The company sells through its network of Zinco Depots (building material dealers) and directly through Zinco Fachberater specialized consultants who support planning and execution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ZinCo designs, manufactures, and sells complete system-integrated green roof solutions including extensive and intensive roof greening systems, water retention roofs (Sponge City Roof), SolarVert® solar panel mounting systems, and Fallnet® penetration-free fall protection systems. Products include drainage elements, substrates, root protection, vegetation mats, and irrigation components sold as configured systems to architects, contractors, municipalities, and property developers through a network of specialized consultants and building material dealers.

Product overview

ZinCo is a leading manufacturer of green roof systems based in Nürtingen, Germany, now part of the Holcim Group. The company offers comprehensive solutions for flat and sloped roof greening, fall protection, and solar integration. The product portfolio centers on modular green roof systems including extensive options (Sedumteppich, Steinrosenflur, Biodiversitätsdach, Klima-Gründach, Bienenweide) with low maintenance requirements, and intensive systems (Dachgarten, Lavendelheide, Urban Farming) for more elaborate landscaping. Key technical components include Floradrain® FD 40 and Floraset® FS 75 drainage elements, Georaster® for steep roof applications, HydroSpacer HS 170 for water retention in Sponge City Roof systems, and BSM 64 irrigation/protection mats. The Fallnet® product line provides non-penetrating fall protection solutions (Fallnet® SR anchor points, SR-Rail and SB 200-Rail systems), complemented by Systemgeländer SG 40-E/S railings on Geländerbasis GB. SolarVert® enables integrated solar panel mounting on green roofs. All products are supported by EPD environmental certifications and can be planned using the Elefeet® configurator, BIM data, and CAD documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sedumteppich (Sedum Carpet) Extensive Green Roof System Pre-cultivated vegetation mat system for extensive green roofs featuring sedum plants that require minimal maintenance, designed for flat and lightly sloped roofs. Targeted at architects, contractors, and property owners seeking low-maintenance green roof solutions.
• Dachgarten (Roof Garden) Intensive Green Roof System Intensive green roof system for park-like rooftop spaces supporting trees, shrubs, and elaborate landscaping. Targeted at architects, developers, and property owners seeking high-end usable green roof installations.
• Retentions-Gründach (Retention Green Roof) System Water retention green roof system available with extensive greening, intensive greening, or vehicle surfacing configurations, designed to retain rainwater on rooftops and reduce stormwater runoff for municipal climate adaptation.
• Sponge City Roof System Advanced retention system for urban water management that stores water on rooftops to reduce pressure on municipal drainage, featuring the proprietary HydroSpacer HS 170 capillary water release technology. Designed to achieve >50% evapotranspiration share per DWA guidelines. Targeted at municipalities and developers for Sponge City / climate adaptation projects.
• SolarVert® Solar-Green Roof Integration System Integrated solar panel mounting system designed for installation on green roofs, available in south-facing, saddle, butterfly, and vertical module arrangements. Enables co-deployment of photovoltaic and green roof functions on a single roof surface.
• Biodiversitätsdach (Biodiversity Roof) System Green roof system designed to support native flora and fauna on urban rooftops, addressing urban biodiversity loss. Configured with diverse substrate and plant species to create habitat for insects, birds, and native plants.
• Klima-Gründach (Climate Green Roof) System Climate-focused green roof system helping cities adapt to climate change through urban cooling, reduced heat island effects, and integrated water management. Targeted at municipalities and developers implementing urban climate adaptation programs.
• Bienenweide (Bee Pasture) Green Roof System Green roof system providing efficient compensation area with long-lasting nectar and pollen supply to support pollinator populations in urban environments.
• Steinrosenflur (Stonecrop Meadow) Green Roof System Stonecrop meadow system for extensive green roofs featuring sedum species, providing low-maintenance vegetation suited to flat and slightly sloped roofs.
• Steildach bis 35° (Steep Roof up to 35°) Greening System Steep roof greening system for roofs with inclination up to 35 degrees using Georaster® recycled HD-PE elements to form stable interlocking connections and prevent erosion.
• Fallnet® SR Single Anchor Fall Protection System Flexible single anchor point for roof edge protection installed without penetrating the roof membrane using dead weight ballast. Complies with DIN EN 795:2012 Type E. Targeted at solar installers, roofing contractors, and facility managers requiring worker safety on flat roofs without compromising roof waterproofing.
• Fallnet® SR-Rail Fall Protection Rail System Rail-based fall protection system with runner for continuous anchor points along a rail track, installed without penetrating the roof membrane using ballast weight. Provides flexible worker movement along roof edges.
• Fallnet® SB 200-Rail Solar-Fall Protection Rail System Combined rail solution integrating photovoltaic solar panel mounting with fall protection capabilities in a single non-penetrating system. Targeted at solar installers combining panel mounting with worker safety requirements.
• Fallnet® PSA-Set Personal Fall Protection Set Personal fall protection equipment set including safety harness, rope, rope shortener, and shock absorber for safe work on roof surfaces. Article number 9024, weight 7.7 kg. Used in combination with Fallnet® anchor and rail systems.
• EPD Environmental Product Declaration Documentation Service Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) documentation covering CO2 footprint, energy and resource use across the entire product lifecycle for over 20 green roof system configurations. Verified by EPD Global and EPD Norway, and accepted for LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, BNB, HQE, and Green Globes building certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water storage capacity of up to 160 l/m² with HydroSpacer HS 170, releasing up to 11 l/m² daily to plants through capillary action
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Holcim Gruppe / Holcim Ltd.coreOthersZinco GmbH is a subsidiary of Holcim (formerly known as LafargeHolcim), the global building materials group. Zinco serves as a core component of Holcim's 'NextGen Growth 2030' strategy, which aims to make Holcim the world's leading provider of sustainable building solutions. Zinco's integration enables Holcim to offer holistic solutions from foundation to green roof from a single source, leveraging ECOCycle circular economy technology.
• Zinco Canada Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZinco Canada Inc. in Carlisle, Ontario is the North American subsidiary of Zinco GmbH. It serves as the system supplier for international projects including St. Lawrence Market North in Toronto (2023), enabling Zinco to fulfill large-scale export projects outside Germany.
• EPD Global / EPD NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPD Global and EPD Norway are the third-party verification bodies that certify Zinco's Environmental Product Declarations. Zinco was the 2020 pioneer with the first core EPD in the green roof market and maintains over 20 verified EPDs for its system configurations.
• Meißner Sicherheitstechnik GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended certified partner for annual Fallnet® fall protection inspections as well as 10-year comprehensive system inspections, based in Ulm-Einsingen, Germany.
• Haas & Boxleitner GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecommended certified partner for annual Fallnet® fall protection inspections as well as 10-year comprehensive system inspections and PSA inspection services, based in Spiegelau, Germany.
• CS Science Communication GmbH / „Meistens Einfach!"minorGTM or Marketing PartnerZinco supported the CS Science Communication team in developing the book 'EIS GEGEN HEISS' on climate adaptation, providing expertise on rooftop greening topics. Zinco contributed content support on the topic of green roofs.
• Bienenstrom (Stadtwerke Nürtingen GmbH / Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince January 1, 2020, Zinco sources 100% green electricity ('Bienenstrom') from Stadtwerke Nürtingen and the Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb project, which simultaneously creates blooming landscapes for insects, supporting biodiversity and Zinco's sustainability commitment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optigreen: Direct German competitor manufacturing complete green roof system solutions including extensive and intensive greening, retention systems, and fall protection. Comparable in product scope, German market focus, and target customer base (architects, municipalities, developers).
• Sempergreen: Dutch-based manufacturer of green roof systems, sedum mats, and vertical green walls serving European and international markets. Directly comparable in modular green roof product offering and target segments.
• Vegetal i.D. French specialist in extensive and intensive green roof systems with comparable product range (drainage, substrate, vegetation mats). Comparable in product offering and European market focus.
• Xero Flor: International green roof system manufacturer with comparable extensive greening products, drainage layers, and waterproofing integration. Comparable in modular green roof technology and global project references.

Broad incumbents

• Bauder: Established European roofing manufacturer offering green roof systems alongside its broader portfolio of flat roof membranes and insulation. Directly overlaps in green roof but competes from a much larger building envelope position.
• American Hydrotech: North American waterproofing and vegetative roof system manufacturer offering garden roof assemblies. Overlaps in green roof assembly products and shares project-based specification sales motion.
• Sika: Global specialty chemicals and building materials company with roofing and waterproofing systems that occasionally bundle green roof solutions. Adjacent competitor in roofing/waterproofing space that competes for specification in commercial projects.
• Renolit: European manufacturer of roofing membranes and waterproofing systems including green roof-compatible products. Competes for roof system specification on commercial buildings where green roof integration is required.

Regional players

• Columbia Green Technologies: North American green roof system provider comparable in product offering (pre-vegetated mats, drainage, retention) but focused primarily on the US market rather than European deployments.

Emerging players

• LiveRoof: Modular pre-vegetated green roof system provider focused primarily on the North American market. Comparable in modular green roof product offering but with narrower international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Zinco-GmbH/388210594585435
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/zinco-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/zinco.de
• Xx.com/zinco_de

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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