Budmat

What Budmat does

Budmat Bogdan Więcek is a privately held Polish industrial group headquartered in Płock, operating for approximately 30 years across three integrated business lines: steel building products (modular roofs, roof tile sheets, roof panels, trapezoidal and facade sheets, gutter systems, fence systems, drywall profiles, and steel purlins), photovoltaic mounting structures (FWD1/FWD2 fixed structures, Budtrack single-axis trackers, flat roof systems, Agri-PV monopile systems, PV and BESS fence systems), and PVC granules and dry-blend production at a dedicated facility in Włocławek. The company's manufacturing process is built around roll forming, press forming, and sheet metal processing using ArcelorMittal Magnelis® coated steel (ZM310–ZM800), with TÜV Rheinland, ITB, and PN-EN 1090 certifications enabling CE-marked delivery into utility-scale European solar projects.

Budmat serves three primary B2B segments: construction companies and contractors purchasing roofing and building products through a Polish distributor network and webscm.eu online portal; solar developers and energy producers across Europe who source project-based mounting structure contracts via dedicated regional sales directors (South Europe, Baltics/Scandinavia); and PVC product manufacturers purchasing custom-formulated granules. The company operates its own transport/logistics subsidiary (Budmat Transport), a Steel Service Centre offering custom sheet cutting, and — following the October 2024 acquisition of Finnish roll-forming machinery manufacturer Samesor Oy — capital equipment production serving 67 countries.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time project-based B2B sales contracts with no public pricing, supported by value-added processing services and custom PVC formulations. The company is privately held by founder Bogdan Więcek and the Więcek family, with no disclosed institutional investors, and has grown through a combination of organic expansion (2 GW → 3 GW annual PV capacity, new product launches, and pan-European association memberships) and the 2024 Samesor acquisition.

Name

Budmat

Legal name

Budmat Bogdan Więcek

Website

https://budmat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Budmat is a Polish, family-owned manufacturer of steel roofing products, rainwater systems, and PV mounting structures, serving construction contractors and European utility-scale solar developers with Magnelis®-coated steel from its Płock headquarters and Włocławek PVC facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Building Products and PV Mounting Structures

NAICS

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

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG), Coated & Plated Steel (Galvanized, Galvalume, Tinplate, Electrogalvanized, Color-Coated) (IMAKABAG)

Keywords

• Steel roofing systems
• PV mounting structures
• Gutter systems
• PVC granules production
• Fence and drywall profiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Plock

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Roofing and Facade Products: Manufacture and sale of modular roofs, roof tile sheets, roof panels, trapezoidal and facade sheets, gutter systems, soffits, and drywall profiles. Products sold directly to distributors, contractors, and builders through regional sales networks and online ordering portal.
2. PV Support Structures: Design, production, and supply of steel mounting structures for photovoltaic farms (FWD1, FWD2, trackers, flat roof systems, agri-PV, fence systems). Revenue generated from project-based supply contracts with solar developers and energy producers. Full-service offering includes project design, manufacturing, delivery, and technical support.
3. PVC Granules and Dry-Blend: Production of custom PVC granules and dry-blend mixtures sold to manufacturers of PVC products (window profiles, fence panels, building profiles). Includes toll processing service (mixing and granulating client-supplied raw materials).
4. Sheet Cutting and Processing Services: Steel Service Centre offering sheet cutting and steel processing services to order, providing value-added processing for construction and manufacturing customers.
5. Transport Services: Budmat Transport division providing logistics and delivery services for products, including 24-hour delivery across Poland and neighboring countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Budmat manufactures and sells steel roofing products (modular roofs, roof tile sheets, roof panels, trapezoidal and facade sheets), gutter systems, soffits, drywall profiles, steel purlins, and fence systems. The Budmat PV Systems division additionally designs, produces, and supplies steel mounting structures for photovoltaic installations (ground-mounted fixed, tracker, flat roof, agri-PV, fence, and home solar systems) using Magnelis® coated steel from ArcelorMittal. The group also produces custom PVC granules and dry-blends at its Włocławek facility.

Product overview

Budmat Bogdan Więcek is a leading Polish and European manufacturer of roofing, elevation, and rainwater management systems. The company's product portfolio spans multiple categories: roofing products (modular roofs, roof tile sheets, roof panels, trapezoidal and facade sheets), rainwater systems (gutter systems including the Flamingo iQ 150/100, modular flashings MOD, and soffits), construction profiles (drywall profiles, steel purlins, and Budmat EVOlution drylining systems), fence systems including the Variante collection, PVC granules and blends produced at the Włocławek facility, and facade systems branded as Facade Design by Budmat. The PV Systems division, operating through systemypv.budmat.com, specializes in steel mounting structures for photovoltaic installations including ground-mounted fixed structures (FWD1, FWD2, FBD series), single-axis Budtrack PV trackers, flat roof systems, Agri-PV systems for dual-use agriculture and solar applications, fence systems for PV and BESS projects, and home solar systems. Services include sheet metal cutting through the Steel Service Centre and transport logistics via Budmat Transport. The company also acquired Finnish machinery manufacturer Samesor Oy in 2024. Products utilize Magnelis® coated steel from ArcelorMittal and are backed by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modular Roofs Prefabricated modular steel roofing systems designed for quick and efficient installation on residential and commercial buildings. Sold to roofing contractors, builders, and distributors.
• Roof Tile Sheets Custom-cut steel roof tile sheets providing the appearance of traditional tiles with the durability of steel. Sold through distributors and direct sales to construction companies.
• Roof Panels Steel roof panel systems offering weather resistance and modern aesthetics for various building types, supplied to construction firms and contractors.
• Trapezoidal and Facade Sheets Steel trapezoidal sheets for roofing and facade applications providing structural support and design flexibility for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings.
• Gutter Systems Steel and PVC gutter systems designed for effective rainwater management on residential and commercial buildings, including the Flamingo iQ 150/100 large square gutter system.
• System of Modular Flashings MOD Modular flashing system providing comprehensive roof edge and transition detailing for residential and commercial buildings.
• Soffit Roof soffit panels providing ventilation and aesthetic finishing for building exteriors.
• PVC Granules and Dry-Blends Custom-formulated PVC dry-blends and rigid granules for extrusion and injection moulding, sold to manufacturers of window profiles, fence panels, PVC boards, floor strips, furniture edges, electrical tubes, roller shutters, and building profiles. Includes toll processing services.
• Fence Systems Steel fence systems for residential and commercial properties, including modular panel designs such as the Variante collection.
• Drywall Profiles and Accessories Steel profiles and accessories for drywall construction and drylining systems, including the new Budmat EVOlution product line for interior partitioning.
• Steel Purlins Structural steel purlins for roof and wall support in industrial and agricultural buildings.
• FWD2 Fixed Support Structures Flagship vertical-oriented fixed steel support structures for large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic installations. Made of Magnelis® coated steel (ZM310, ZM430, ZM620, ZM800) with configurations 2x4 to 2x14 panel layouts and tilt angles 15°-35°. Sold to solar developers, energy producers, and EPC contractors.
• FWD1 Bifacial Support Structures Two-supported fixed steel structures optimized for bifacial PV modules with configurations 4x5 and 4x6, tilt angles 20°-30°, manufactured from S350GD steel with Magnelis ZM 310/430/620 coating.
• Budtrack PV Tracker Single-axis tracker system (B1 model) with ±60° tilt angles, accommodating 16-76 modules per row, suitable for monofacial and bifacial modules in any wind and snow zone.
• Flat Roof PV Systems Roof-mounted PV structures for commercial and industrial facilities with ballast, bonding, or anchoring installation methods. Resistance class up to C5, angles 10°/15°/20°, compatible with foil, membrane, roofing felt, sheet metal, and board coverings.
• Agri-PV Systems Single-support (monopile) Agri-PV structure installed at 2.1m height, enabling dual-use of agricultural land for both crops and solar energy generation. Steel S350GD with Magnelis® coating, minimum 10-year warranty.
• PV Fence Systems Welded panel and woven mesh fence systems for PV parks and BESS projects. Posts 2.0-2.3m height in Magnelis® coating, compatible with electronic fence alarms and barbed wire, available in RAL colors.
• Sheet Cutting Service (Steel Service Centre) Professional steel sheet cutting services for custom dimensions and specifications, providing value-added processing for construction and manufacturing customers.
• Transport Services (Budmat Transport) Logistics and delivery services operated through Budmat Transport Sp. z o.o., including 24-hour delivery across Poland and neighboring countries.
• PV Design Services Engineering and design services including calculations, planning, and technical documentation for photovoltaic installations, provided alongside PV mounting structure supply.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% increased farm profitability through Agri-PV dual land use
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Elektrum Lietuva (Elektrum Lithuania)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Budmat PV Systems supplied FWD2 steel mounting structures for the largest project in company history — a 213 MWp photovoltaic park complex in the Klaipėda region of Lithuania. Elektrum Lietuva is part of the Latvenergo AS group. The partnership demonstrates Budmat's ability to deliver large-scale European PV projects with on-time delivery and high quality standards.
• Lithuanian Solar Energy Association (LSEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Budmat PV Systems officially joined LSEA, a national industry organization that is part of the SolarPower Europe network, bringing together over 80 companies from the PV sector in Lithuania. LSEA shapes and supports the development of the solar energy market in Lithuania through lobbying, cooperation with ministries, and energy sector institutions.
• Smart Energy ForumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2025Budmat exhibited at Smart Energy Forum 2025 in Nitra, Slovakia, engaging with industry professionals and expanding network for PV business development in the CEE market.
• e-magazines.plminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2025Budmat was Platinum Partner of the 'Energy Transition and Energy Storage' conference organized by e-magazines.pl in Warsaw. Managing Director Marek Wiśniewski participated in panel discussions on decarbonization and energy efficiency.
• Samesor OyflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 25 October 2024Budmat Bogdan Więcek acquired 100% of Finnish company Samesor Oy — an innovative manufacturer of roll forming and press forming machinery with 60 years of history. Samesor has delivered over 1,000 machines to 67 countries. The acquisition gives Budmat access to advanced sheet metal processing technology and opens Central/Eastern European markets for Samesor's machinery products.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie Fotowoltaiki (Polish Photovoltaics Association — PSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Budmat PV Systems became a member of PSF, the largest PV industry organization in Poland representing nearly 100 entities. PSF works to increase political and public awareness of the PV sector, create appropriate regulatory conditions, and organizes the Solar Energy Congress (KongresPV.pl).
• Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW — German Solar Industry Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Budmat PV Systems became a member of BSW, the German solar industry trade association that represents corporate interests of the solar energy and storage industry in Germany and important foreign markets. Acts as informant, consultant, and mediator between business, politics, and consumers.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie Fotowoltaiki (PSF) — initial membershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Budmat joined the Polish Photovoltaics Association in August 2021, participating in industry development initiatives and legislative consultations in Poland's PV market.
• ArcelorMittalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBudmat sources its steel exclusively from ArcelorMittal for PV support structure products, using Magnelis® coating (ZM310, ZM430, ZM620, ZM800). ArcelorMittal provides the proprietary Magnelis® metallic coating technology with confirmed corrosion resistance and self-repair properties.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜV Rheinland conducted independent certification assessment of Budmat's purchasing, processing, and production control processes. Confirmed highest quality products in PV support structures category and resistance class C4/C5 for anti-corrosion coatings. Also enabled CE marking compliance.
• SGSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGS supervises Budmat's design, processing, and production control processes for PV support structures, providing independent third-party quality oversight.
• Instytut Techniki Budowlanej (ITB — Building Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITB issued National Technical Assessment (Krajowa Ocena Techniczna ITB-KOT) for Budmat PV support structures, confirming technical suitability for use in the Polish construction market.
• Katholieke Universiteit LeuvenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBudmat participated in the HyPErFarm project coordinated by KU Leuven, funded under EU Horizon 2020. The project tests Agri-PV technologies including bifacial panels, energy storage, hydrogen production, and smart agricultural robotics. Budmat contributed its innovative monopile construction for Agri-PV installations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Joris Ide: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of steel roofing, cladding, and structural building products sold across Europe. Closely comparable to Budmat's core roofing business, with overlapping product categories (trapezoidal sheets, roof panels, facade systems) and similar B2B construction customer base.
• Weckman Steel Oy: Finnish manufacturer of metal roofing sheets, rainwater systems, and load-bearing steel profiles for the Nordic and Baltic markets. Highly comparable to Budmat's core roofing product line, with overlapping customer base and similar Northern/Central European market focus.
• PV Hardware (PVH): Spanish manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed-tilt mounting structures for utility-scale projects across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Direct competitor in the ground-mounted PV mounting category with comparable megawatt-scale project capabilities.
• K2 Systems: German-headquartered manufacturer of PV mounting systems for rooftop, ground-mounted, and carport applications. Direct competitor with overlapping product portfolio (fixed-tilt and tracker systems) and a similar go-to-market targeting European solar developers and EPC contractors.
• Mounting Systems GmbH: Specialist manufacturer of PV mounting structures (ground-mounted and rooftop) headquartered in Germany. Highly comparable to Budmat's PV Systems division in product scope, customer base (utility-scale solar developers), and European market focus.
• STi Norland: Spanish-headquartered manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed-tilt PV mounting structures for utility-scale projects globally. Direct competitor in the ground-mounted PV mounting segment with comparable megawatt-scale project execution capabilities.
• Schletter Group (SOLTEC): One of Europe's largest manufacturers of solar mounting systems, including ground-mounted, roof-mounted, and tracker structures. Direct competitor to Budmat PV Systems' FWD1, FWD2, and tracker product lines, serving the same solar developer customer base across European utility-scale projects.

Broad incumbents

• Soltec: Spanish-headquartered solar tracker and PV mounting manufacturer with global presence following the Schletter Group acquisition. Broader incumbent with deeper balance sheet and global reach, competing with Budmat on large utility-scale tracker projects.
• Lindab: Swedish public company manufacturing steel building components including roofing, rainwater systems, and steel profiles for construction. Broader incumbent with overlapping roofing/gutter product lines and significantly larger scale than Budmat's building products division.
• Ruukki Construction: Part of SSAB, Ruukki manufactures metal roofing, wall cladding, and load-bearing profiles across Europe. Overlaps directly with Budmat's modular roofing, trapezoidal sheets, facade systems, and steel purlins, though with a broader product and geographic portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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