Soprema

What Soprema does

SOPREMA is a privately held, French-origin multinational manufacturer of waterproofing, insulation, and vegetated building envelope solutions, founded in 1908 and operating in the present input as the Irish-anchored entity (SOPREMA Ireland, Dublin) with group-level operations spanning Ireland, Belgium, France, the UK, and Switzerland, and 5,001-10,000 employees. Its technology base rests on four integrated pillars: bituminous and synthetic TPO/PVC waterproofing membranes (SOPRALENE, FLAGON), liquid PMMA systems (ALSAN), rigid-foam and natural-fibre insulation (SOPRA XPS, SOPRATHERM PIR, PAVATEX wood fibre, Pavatextil P recycled cotton), and vegetated/green roof systems (SOPRANATURE) — supported by the Strasbourg-based SOPRALOOP mechanical-and-chemical PET recycling loop that produces polyols for insulation foam. SOPREMA also offers acoustic insulation (TECSOUND), fall-arrest systems (SOPRASAFE), facades, basements, and (post-Gripfix acquisition) roofing fixings and fasteners, with sustainability credentials including Cradle to Cradle, BREEAM Green Guide A, LEED-contributory status, and Environmental Product Declarations.

The business model is B2B and sales-led. Revenue is generated through direct project specifications and contractor purchases of physical building-envelope materials, augmented by technical-services revenue covering U-value calculations, wind uplift calculations, condensation risk analyses, tapered insulation layouts, and drawing development. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no public list pricing; distribution is regional, via an approved-contractor installation network and direct specification engagement with architects, developers, and government clients. Customer concentration is spread across commercial construction, infrastructure/water utilities, education, aviation, healthcare, and real estate, with marquee Irish projects including Trinity College Dublin Business School, Dublin Airport Authority HQ (LEED Platinum), 1 Molesworth Street (Ireland's first LEED Platinum), Grant Thornton HQ (LEED Gold), the Stillorgan Drinking Water Reservoir for Irish Water, and TU Dublin's Grangegorman campus — anchoring SOPREMA's position as a single-source, sustainability-credentialed building envelope supplier.

Name

Soprema

Legal name

SOPREMA

Website

https://soprema.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SOPREMA is a privately held, 1908-founded European manufacturer of waterproofing, insulation, and green-roof building envelope systems, selling B2B via approved contractors and direct architectural specification across construction, infrastructure, education, and healthcare projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Envelope Materials (Waterproofing & Insulation)

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN), Roof Underlayment & Vapor Barriers (IMADAFAI), Sealants, Expansion Joints & Weatherproofing (Caulking, Joint Systems) (IMAFAMAF), Building Envelope & Weatherproofing (Roofing/Waterproofing/Gutters) (IMAIABAG), Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)

Keywords

• Waterproofing membranes
• Building insulation boards
• Green roof systems
• Construction materials manufacturing
• Building envelope solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Materials Sales: B2B sales of waterproofing, insulation, roofing, and building envelope products to construction companies, contractors, architects, and developers. Products include bituminous membranes, synthetic membranes, liquid waterproofing systems, XPS/PIR insulation boards, and associated accessories. Revenue generated through direct project specifications and contractor purchases.
2. Technical Services: Design and specification services including U-value calculations, wind uplift calculations, condensation risk analyses, tapered insulation layout design, and detailed drawing development provided as part of product specifications and project support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Soprema manufactures and supplies integrated waterproofing, thermal insulation, and vegetated roofing systems for the complete building envelope, including bituminous and synthetic (TPO/PVC) membranes, PMMA-based liquid waterproofing, PIR and XPS rigid insulation boards, wood fibre and recycled cotton insulation, green roof systems, acoustic insulation, fall arrest safety systems, and complementary fixings and accessories. The company supports these products with technical specification services such as U-value, wind uplift, and condensation risk calculations, and supplies through approved contractors across European construction markets.

Product overview

SOPREMA is a building materials manufacturer specializing in integrated waterproofing, insulation, and roofing solutions for the complete building envelope. The company operates a diversified product portfolio organized around four core technology pillars: (1) Waterproofing systems encompassing bituminous membranes, synthetic TPO/PVC membranes (FLAGON brand), liquid PMMA membranes (ALSAN range), and structural hot melt systems (DUOFLEX/GEOFLEX); (2) Insulation solutions including PIR rigid foam boards, SOPRA XPS extruded polystyrene boards (available in SL, 500, and 700 grades), PAVATEX wood fibre boards, and Pavatextil P recycled cotton/denim insulation; (3) Green and sustainable building solutions through SOPRANATURE vegetated roof systems and SOPRALOOP PET recycling program; and (4) Complementary systems including TECSOUND acoustic insulation, SOPRASAFE fall arrest safety systems, and facade solutions. Recent additions include fixings/fasteners for complete roofing installation and the acquired Gripfix Ireland operation. The company provides technical services including NBS specifications, U-value calculations, condensation risk analysis, tapered insulation design, wind uplift calculations, and full QA inspection. With over 100 years of history since 1908, SOPREMA serves the construction industry across residential, commercial, educational, healthcare, and infrastructure applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOPRANATURE: Vegetated solutions and green roof systems
• SOPRALOOP
• SOPRASAFE
• ALSAN
• FLAGON
• SOPRALENE
• SOPRAVAP
• SOPRA XPS
• PAVATEX
• TECSOUND
• PAVATEXTIL
• DUOFLEX
• GEOFLEX

Products and services

• Bituminous Waterproofing Membranes Bituminous membrane-based waterproofing system including cap sheets, underlayers, vapour barriers, roof details, primers, glues, and accessories for flat and pitched roofing applications. Sold to construction contractors and developers.
• FLAGON Synthetic TPO/PVC Waterproofing Membranes
• DUOFLEX / GEOFLEX Structural Hot Melt Waterproofing
• ALSAN PMMA Liquid Waterproofing Systems
• SOPRATHERM PIR Rigid Insulation Boards
• SOPRA XPS Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Boards
• PAVATEX Wood Fibre Insulation Boards
• Pavatextil P Recycled Cotton/Denim Insulation Sustainable insulation made from recycled cotton and denim fibres with Lambda 0.039, suitable for internal walls, pitched roofs, and attic floors. Targets green-certified and residential projects.
• SOPRANATURE Green Roof Systems
• TECSOUND Acoustic Insulation Membranes
• SOPRASAFE Fall Arrest and Roof Safety Systems
• Basement Waterproofing Systems
• Cool Roof Systems
• Solar Roof Systems
• Roof Terrace Pedestal Systems
• Facade Insulation and Waterproofing Systems
• Roofing Fixings and Fasteners Range Roofing fixings and fasteners (round and oval galvanised stress plates, self-drilling fasteners) for securing insulation and single-ply membranes to steel, timber, and concrete substrates. Targets approved roofing contractors.
• SOPRALOOP PET Recycling Service

Quantifiable outcome

• SOPRA XPS insulation achieves 60-year service life while remaining 100% recyclable at end of life
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shamrock Rovers F.C.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 March 2026SOPREMA Ireland became an official club partner of Shamrock Rovers FC for the 2026 season. The partnership focuses on community engagement and brand visibility through football, aligning shared values of consistency, teamwork, and continuous quality.
• Irish Construction AwardsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 2025SOPREMA Ireland served as Gold Sponsor for the Engineering Design Excellence category at the Irish Construction Awards 2025, held at Dublin's Convention Centre. The sponsorship demonstrates commitment to innovation and celebrates outstanding achievements in engineering and design.
• Gripfix Ireland LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2023SOPREMA Group acquired Gripfix Ireland Ltd to expand its product portfolio with fixings and fasteners for roofing applications. This acquisition strengthens SOPREMA's position as a single-source solution provider for the building envelope, enabling clients to source all roofing materials from one supplier.
• WIL-MA WastiauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that designed SOPREMA's XPS production plant in Tongeren, Belgium. The collaboration created a fossil-free, nearly zero-energy industrial building with green roofs blending into the landscape.
• CordeelminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction firm that built SOPREMA's XPS plant in Tongeren, Belgium. Cordeel used SOPREMA insulation products in their own building at their production site and handled the industrial construction project.
• IBICminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSister company of Cordeel that handled green roofing and roof safety solutions for SOPREMA's Tongeren plant construction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals leader with a strong waterproofing, sealing and roofing membranes portfolio (Sarnafil, Sikaplan, SikaRoof), competing head-to-head with SOPREMA in commercial flat-roof and below-grade applications.
• IKO: Belgian-Canadian manufacturer of bituminous waterproofing membranes, PIR insulation and roofing systems; a like-for-like competitor in SOPREMA's core European bituminous and insulation categories.
• BMI Group: European flat and pitched roofing major (owned by Standard Industries) with bituminous and synthetic membrane systems directly comparable to SOPREMA's Sopralene and FLAGON product families.
• Firestone Building Products: Global manufacturer of EPDM, TPO and asphalt-based roofing membranes (now part of Holcim), directly competing with SOPREMA in commercial flat-roofing specifications.
• Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: Germany-based roofing and waterproofing specialist with comparable bituminous and synthetic membrane systems plus rigid foam insulation, serving the same DACH/UK specification market as SOPREMA.
• Carlisle Companies (Carlisle Construction Materials): Major US-headquartered manufacturer of EPDM, TPO and PVC single-ply roofing membranes with similar commercial-roofing specification motion and overlapping building envelope focus.

Broad incumbents

• GAF: North America's largest roofing manufacturer (Standard Industries) with asphalt shingles, TPO membranes and insulation; a broad incumbent competing with SOPREMA's synthetic and bituminous waterproofing portfolio in commercial projects.
• Saint-Gobain: Explicitly named in SOPREMA's competitive set; Saint-Gobain is a global building materials giant with overlapping waterproofing, insulation and roofing product lines, serving similar commercial and infrastructure customers.
• Kingspan Group: Irish-headquartered building envelope leader in rigid insulation and insulated panels; overlaps with SOPREMA's PIR, XPS and wood-fibre insulation lines and competes for the same commercial specification work.

Emerging players

• Rockwool International: Global stone-wool insulation manufacturer with growing roofing and facade system offerings; competes with SOPREMA on the insulation component of the building envelope, particularly in green-building certified projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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