Youngman Roofing

What Youngman Roofing does

Youngman Roofing, legally WC Youngman S.A (Pty) Ltd and part of the Youngman Roofing Group, is a South African manufacturer and distributor of metal roof sheeting, insulation, fasteners, and complementary roofing products. Founded around 1989–1990 and headquartered in Maitland, Cape Town, the company operates seven branches across Western Cape, Southern Cape, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng, with co-located manufacturing facilities in Maitland, Ottery, George, and Pretoria. The product portfolio spans proprietary concealed-fix profiles (Springlok 700, Diamondek 407/425), commodity profiles (IBR, Corrugated, Widek, Snaplok), the Youngtherm insulation range, Lambdaboard PIR boards, radiant barriers, Corroshield fasteners, MiTek Ultra-Span roof trusses (Gauteng only), and cold-formed lipped channels, supplied in substrates from BlueScope (Zincalume, COLORBOND) and SAFAL Steel (Zincal, Colorplus).

The business model is built on direct, quote-based project sales to a diversified customer base that includes roofing contractors, residential developers and homeowners, commercial and industrial developers, agricultural builders, hardware retailers, and specifying professionals (architects, engineers, quantity surveyors). Pricing is per-project, with complimentary internal estimating and post-structure on-site measuring services that reduce material waste. Order capture and tracking run through BLITS, a proprietary online platform providing real-time production-to-delivery visibility. Differentiated services include on-site mobile milling for concealed-fix profiles and project consultancy, supported by long-standing supplier relationships and SANS compliance documentation targeted at the specification stage.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time product sales (sheeting, insulation, fasteners, accessories, trusses, structural steel), augmented by professional services (estimating, measuring, milling, consultancy). The company's stated go-to-market is enterprise field sales with branch-based technical support, augmented by digital channels (BLITS portal, website quote requests, blog and Professional Hub content).

Name

Youngman Roofing

Legal name

WC Youngman S.A (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://youngman.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Youngman Roofing is a South African manufacturer and distributor of metal roof sheeting, insulation, fasteners, and roofing accessories serving contractors, residential developers, commercial and industrial developers, and specifying professionals across South Africa through seven branches and four manufacturing facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Materials and Insulation

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN), Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing) (CRAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Metal roof sheeting
• Roof insulation products
• Concealed-fix roofing
• Polycarbonate sheeting
• Roofing fasteners accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Metal Roof Sheeting and Cladding Products: Manufacture and sale of metal roof sheeting profiles (IBR, Corrugated, Widek, Diamondek 407, Diamondek 425, Springlok 700, Snaplok) in various steel materials and coatings. Products are sold to contractors, builders, developers, and homeowners across South Africa via a national branch network. Revenue is generated through direct product sales with per-project pricing.
2. Insulation Products: Sale of the Youngtherm insulation range (polyester and glass wool ceiling blankets), Lambdaboard PIR boards, radiant barriers (Sisalation, Alububble, Enviro-Tuff), and Factorylite industrial insulation. Products are distributed alongside roof sheeting through all branches.
3. Roofing Fasteners, Accessories and Complementary Products: Sale of Corroshield fasteners, roof ventilators (Tornado Series, Chimney Champ), butyl sealants, closures, flashings, and related accessories. Stockists of complementary products to cater for all project needs.
4. Roof Trusses and Structural Steel Sections: Supply of MiTek Ultra-Span light gauge steel roof trusses (Gauteng only) and cold-formed lipped channels in 75, 100, and 150mm profiles manufactured to order up to 13m in length.
5. Value-Added Services: Internal estimating (pricing plans and bills of quantities at tender stage), external estimating (on-site measuring after roof structure completion), on-site milling, and project consultancy services. These services are offered to support and differentiate product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Youngman Roofing manufactures and distributes metal roof sheeting profiles (IBR, Corrugated, Widek, Diamondek 407, Diamondek 425, Springlok 700, Snaplok) in various steel materials (Clean COLORBOND, Zincalume, Zincal, ColorPlus, Chromadek, Galvanised), together with polycarbonate sheeting, thermal and acoustic insulation products (Youngtherm polyester and glass wool, Lambdaboard PIR, radiant barriers), roofing fasteners, accessories, MiTek Ultraspan roof trusses, and lipped channels. The company also provides value-added services including internal/external estimating, on-site milling, and project consultancy, supported by the proprietary BLITS online order management platform.

Product overview

Youngman Roofing & Insulation is a South African supplier and manufacturer of roofing and insulation products with over 35 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of metal roof sheeting (IBR, Corrugated, Widek, Diamondek 407, Diamondek 425, Springlok 700, and Snaplok profiles), polycarbonate sheeting (SUNTUF, SUNPAL, and SUNLITE), comprehensive insulation solutions (Youngtherm polyester and glass wool blankets, Lambdaboard PIR boards, radiant barriers including Alububble, Sisalation, and Enviro-Tuff), Corroshield fasteners, roofing accessories (ventilators, sealants, closures), and MiTek Ultraspan roof trusses with lipped channels. These products are available in various steel materials including Clean COLORBOND, Zincalume, Zincal, ColorPlus, ColorPlus Ultima, Chromadek, and galvanised steel. The company also offers value-added services including internal and external estimating, on-site milling, and project consultancy, supported by the BLITS customer portal for order management and tracking. Youngman operates branches across South Africa (Maitland, Ottery, West Coast, George, Eastern Cape, Pretoria, and Benoni Express) serving residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youngman Roofing & Insulation: Full trading name used on official communications and marketing materials
• BLITS
• Youngtherm
• Corroshield
• Youngman

Products and services

• IBR (Inverted Box Rib) Roof Sheeting Angular trapezoidal-fluted metal sheet used as roof covering and side-wall cladding, with a cover width of approximately 686 mm and rib height of 36.5 mm, for contractors and homeowners across South Africa.
• Corrugated Roof Sheeting (Victorian Profile) Sinusoidal profile sheet used for roofing and side cladding, with effective cover width of 762 mm and approximately 17.5 mm rib height, for residential and commercial applications.
• Widek/Widedek Roof Sheeting Square-fluted trapezoidal profile with lower rib height and increased cover width compared to IBR, manufactured from 925mm wide coil for material efficiency.
• Diamondek 407 Concealed Fix Roof Sheeting Established secret-fix brand leader in the market for over 20 years, suitable for residential homes as well as industrial or commercial buildings.
• Diamondek 425 Concealed Fix Roof Sheeting Concealed fix roofing profile designed for modern high-tech applications with improved aesthetics and performance.
• Springlok 700 Concealed Fix Roof Sheeting Sleek and modern concealed-fix profile designed for excellent resistance to wind uplift, manufactured from G550 high-tensile cold-rolled steel, with dynamic concealed-fix clipping system allowing natural thermal expansion and contraction.
• Snaplok Concealed Fix Roof Sheeting Concealed fix roof sheeting designed to provide roof covering without end laps for buildings with pitches as little as 1.5 degrees.
• SUNTUF Polycarbonate Roof Sheeting Translucent polycarbonate roof sheeting with high impact resistance (250x stronger than glass), UV protection, and up to 90% light transmission, available in Corrugated, IBR, and Widek profiles.
• SUNPAL Multiwall Standing Seam Panels Premium standing-seam polycarbonate panel system for architectural glazing and roofing applications offering watertight performance without visible fasteners.
• SUNLITE Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheets Multiwall polycarbonate sheet range providing excellent thermal insulation while maintaining high light transmission, lightweight and easy to handle and install.
• Youngtherm Polyester Ceiling Insulation High-performance polyester ceiling insulation manufactured from recycled PET fibres, providing thermal resistance and acoustic insulation for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Youngtherm Glass Wool Base Insulation High-performance thermal and acoustic insulation for flat roof ceiling systems, manufactured from lightweight glass wool fibres bonded with non-combustible binder (A1-s1,d0 classification, k-value 0.039 W/m·K).
• Youngtherm Glass Wool MBI (Metal Building Insulation) Lightweight, flexible, non-combustible glass wool insulation blanket designed for commercial and industrial roofing applications with reinforced foil facing options.
• Factorylite Industrial Roof Insulation Effective commercial and industrial roofing insulation manufactured from high quality non-combustible flexible glasswool with foil or white metalised foil facing.
• Lambdaboard PIR Insulated Ceiling Boards Flexible faced Polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation board with hydrocarbon-based blowing agent, offering highest stable R-value per 25mm thickness and moisture resistance for ceiling, over purlin, vertical cladding, and under screed applications.
• Alububble Reflective Radiant Barrier Superior performance radiant barrier material using thermos principle with reflective aluminium foil and adjacent air space to keep buildings cool in summer and warm in winter.
• Sisalation Reflective Foil Insulation High quality reflective foil insulation product that insulates and protects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings against heat, cold, dust, and moisture.
• Enviro-Tuff Reflective Insulation Strong, durable, cost-effective insulation foil products that protect buildings from heat gains and heat losses by reflecting up to 97% of radiant heat.
• Corroshield Fasteners (TIMTAPP and METAPP) High-performance corrosion-resistant roofing fastening systems including TIMTAPP for timber fixing and METAPP for steel fixing, available in Class 3 and Class 4 corrosion resistance, distributed by Youngman in South Africa.
• Tornado Series Roof Ventilators Cost-effective and efficient ventilators manufactured by Windmaster that eliminate dust and down-draught, creating cleaner and healthier work environments.
• Chimney Champ Ventilators Ventilator for extracting smoke from braai areas or fireplaces, preventing down-draughts and rain entering the chimney while creating efficient heat extraction.
• Butyl Tape Sealants Pliable self-bonding tape that creates instant water-tight seal, air impermeable, waterproof, and insulating for sealing profiled metal and polycarbonate sheeting.
• Roof Closures (Metal and Poly) Metal and poly closures that form secure seals where gaps are created by roof sheeting profiles at eaves and ridges, preventing dust, birds, and water from entering roof space.
• MiTek Ultraspan Roof Trusses Light gauge steel truss system engineered for spans up to 40m, non-combustible, lightweight, available pre-fabricated or in kit-form for on-site assembly (Gauteng only).
• Lipped Channels (Cold-Formed Steel Sections) Cold-formed steel sections manufactured to order in 75, 100 and 150mm profiles with lengths up to 13m, available in primed, galvanised, and pre-punched options (Gauteng only).
• BLITS (Business, Logistics, Information, and Traceability System) Online order management platform enabling registered customers to place orders, select delivery dates, upload specifications and technical drawings, and track orders in real-time from production through delivery.
• Internal Estimating Services Pricing during tender stage enabling clients to budget confidently with thorough consultancy service for cost-effective planning and waste reduction.
• On-Site Measuring Services On-site measurement once roof structure is finished to verify roof areas and offer technical advice, preventing material waste and reducing project costs.
• On-Site Milling Services Specialised on-site milling services for concealed fix roofing profiles ensuring precision, efficiency, and reduced handling with sheets cut to exact required lengths.
• Project Consultancy Services Guiding clients through every stage of roofing projects from initial planning and material selection to site support, ensuring optimised designs and cost savings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 4x the service life of galvanised steel for AZ150 Zincalume products under comparable conditions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MiTek Industries South AfricacoreTechnology or IntegrationMiTek Industries South Africa is the world's leading provider of connection solutions to the wood component industry. Youngman Gauteng is a licensed fabricator of MiTek's Ultra-Span Light Gauge Steel Truss System, using MiTek 20/20 design software to provide engineered roof trusses for spans up to 40m. The partnership enables Youngman to offer non-combustible, light gauge steel roof trusses in kit-form or pre-fabricated for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural applications across South Africa.
• CORROSHIELD FastenerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYoungman Roofing & Insulation is an official distributor of the CORROSHIELD range of roofing fasteners, supplying Class 3 and Class 4 corrosion-resistant fastening solutions (TIMTAPP and METAPP product lines) for the South African roofing and cladding industry. CORROSHIELD fasteners are internationally recognised for durability and consistent performance in demanding environments.
• BlueScope (Zincalume, COLORBOND)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlueScope is an Australian steel manufacturer producing ZINCALUME (aluminium-zinc alloy-coated steel) and COLORBOND (pre-painted steel with proprietary paint technology) products. Youngman stocks and distributes BlueScope products across all South African branches, including Clean COLORBOND and Clean COLORBOND ULTRA (AZ200) for severe coastal and industrial environments.
• SAFAL Steel (Zincal, Colorplus)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAFAL Steel is a South African steel manufacturer producing Zincal (aluminium-zinc alloy-coated steel) and Colorplus (pre-painted steel with premium paint system developed for South African conditions) products. Youngman is a stockist of SAFAL Steel products across its branches, offering AZ150 and AZ200 coated materials for inland and coastal applications.
• Palram Industries (Polycarbonate Sheeting)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYoungman is an authorised distributor of Palram polycarbonate sheeting products including SUNTUF (corrugated, IBR, Widedek profiles), SUNPAL (multiwall standing seam panels), and SUNLITE (multiwall polycarbonate sheets) in South Africa. Palram is a global manufacturer of polycarbonate and PVC sheets.
• Rigifoam (Lambdaboard)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYoungman is an authorised distributor of Lambdaboard PIR (polyisocyanurate) insulated ceiling boards manufactured by Rigifoam. Lambdaboard offers the highest stable R-value per 25mm thickness, is HCFC and HFC free, and provides PIR insulation for ceiling, over purlin, vertical cladding, and under screed applications.
• Windmaster (Roof Ventilators)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWindmaster manufactures the Tornado Series roof ventilators distributed by Youngman Roofing. The Tornado Series ventilators are designed to ventilate various building structures, removing heat, dust, fumes and steam while being water and bird proof.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Safintra South Africa: Safintra is a major South African manufacturer and distributor of metal roofing and cladding products, offering IBR, corrugated, and concealed-fix profiles. Directly comparable as the leading national competitor to Youngman in metal roof sheeting.
• Global Roofing Solutions: South African manufacturer and supplier of metal roofing, cladding, and related accessories. Directly competes with Youngman across residential, commercial, and industrial segments with similar roll-formed profile offerings.
• Harvey Roofing Products: South African manufacturer of metal roof tiles and sheeting products. Comparable as a domestic competitor offering metal roofing solutions across residential and commercial applications.
• Versatile Steel Products: South African manufacturer and supplier of steel roofing products, structural steel, and related building materials. Comparable as a competing roll-former with national distribution serving similar contractor and developer segments.
• Marvaco Roofing and Steel: South African manufacturer and distributor of metal roof sheeting profiles and steel building products. Comparable as a regional competitor offering IBR, corrugated, and related profiles to contractor and developer customers.

Broad incumbents

• Macsteel Roofing: Macsteel is one of South Africa's largest steel producers and merchants with a roofing products division. Comparable as a vertically integrated supplier of metal roofing with broader steel trading operations across the country.
• BlueScope Steel Southern Africa: BlueScope manufactures Zincalume and COLORBOND steel substrates and supplies the broader SA roofing market. Comparable both as Youngman's raw material supplier and as a vertically integrated competitor through branded steel products and partner manufacturing networks.
• Kwikot (Kwikot Industries): Kwikot is a South African manufacturer and distributor of building products including roofing components, gutters, insulation, and water heating. Comparable as a broader building materials incumbent that overlaps with Youngman's insulation and roofing accessories categories.

Others

• Palram Industries (Africa distribution): Palram is the global manufacturer of SUNTUF, SUNPAL, and SUNLITE polycarbonate roofing products that Youngman distributes. Comparable as a supplier-partner and adjacent player in polycarbonate roofing solutions competing for translucent roofing specification in the same projects.
• MiTek Industries South Africa: MiTek is the licensor of Ultra-Span light gauge steel truss technology that Youngman fabricates under licence in Gauteng. Comparable as an enabling partner and adjacent supplier of engineered roofing structural systems to the same commercial and residential developer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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