Pluvitec

What Pluvitec does

Pluvitec is an Italian manufacturer of bituminous waterproofing membranes and related accessories, established in 1988 and headquartered in Ronco all'Adige, Verona. The company operates as a brand of Matco S.r.l. (its parent and exclusive distributor) and produces APP and SBS polymer-modified bitumen membranes, composite self-adhesive and heat-activated variants (the Plura line), vapour barrier systems, drainage composites, and application tools (torches, hot-air blowers). Pluvitec's core technology platform is the PLURA composite architecture (developed 1995), which enables differentiated waterproofing masses on the upper and lower faces of a single membrane for specialized applications including foundations, parking decks, terraces, green roofs, radon barriers, and high-reflectivity cool roofs. The company holds a European patent on pre-formed polymer bitumen drain outlets and is ISO 9001 (since 1997) and ISO 14001 certified, with production concentrated at a single integrated site in Ronco all'adige.

Pluvitec runs a B2B sales-led distribution model, selling through Matco S.r.l.'s wholesale network primarily to construction companies, contractors, waterproofing applicators, and infrastructure specifiers in Italy, the broader European Union, the UK, Israel, and South Africa. Reference customers include historical building restoration projects (Basilica di San Vitale, Palazzo dell'Arte), retail and commercial real estate (Carosello, Tesco Ireland), transport infrastructure (TAV high-speed rail, Skoda plant), energy assets (Total Erg refinery), and military and aviation facilities (US Army Caserma Ederle, Ciampino airport hangar). Complementary offerings in thermal insulation, road diaphragm systems, and liquid waterproofing are routed through partner brands (Thermak, Gridbit, Tecaplanet) within the broader Matco ecosystem. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and there is no subscription or recurring software component to the revenue model.

Name

Pluvitec

Legal name

Matco S.r.l.

Website

https://pluvitec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pluvitec is an Italian manufacturer, founded in 1988, of bituminous waterproofing membranes and accessories for roofs, foundations, parking decks, and terraces. It produces and distributes through parent Matco S.r.l. to construction contractors across Europe, Israel, and South Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Waterproofing Materials

NAICS

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

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA), Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK)

Keywords

• Bituminous waterproofing membranes
• Roof waterproofing systems
• Construction membranes
• Polymer modified bitumen
• Waterproofing accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Ronco All'adige

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waterproofing Membranes Sales: Sale of bituminous waterproofing membranes for construction and infrastructure applications. Products include general use membranes, specialized membranes for roofs, foundations, parkings, terraces, and industrial applications.
2. Accessory Items Sales: Sale of waterproofing accessories including geotextiles, bituminous paper felt, torches, hot air blowers, and specialized drainage products like Fondplast and Geodrain systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Pluvitec manufactures and supplies bituminous waterproofing membranes and complementary accessory items for construction and infrastructure applications. Products cover APP and SBS polymer-modified membranes for general roofing, wooden roofs, refurbishment, fire-resistant (B-ROOF T2), anti-root, hail proof, high reflectivity, foundations and walls, parking decks, terraces, and self-adhesive/heat-activated systems. Accessories include geotextiles, bituminous paper felt, torches, hot air blowers, Fondplast HDPE protection sheets, and Geodrain drainage systems.

Product overview

Pluvitec is a manufacturer of waterproofing bituminous membranes and accessories, established in 1988 and headquartered in Ronco all'Adige, Italy. The company produces and distributes its products through Matco S.r.l. and operates under the ECO 100 environmental project. Pluvitec's product portfolio comprises multiple membrane categories (general use, wooden roofs, refurbishment, fire-resistant B-ROOF T2, anti-root, hail proof, high reflectivity, foundations and walls, parkings, terraces), complemented by accessory items (geotextiles, bituminous paper felt, torches, hot air blowers, Fondplast protection membranes) and specialized products (Blue Asphalt, Cold Asphalt for road maintenance). The core product lines include APP and SBS polymer bitumen membranes (Pratiko, Maxitec, Tech 3000 series), composite self-adhesive and heat-activated membranes (Plura series), vapour barrier membranes, and drainage systems (Geodrain). Several products are also available through external partners for complementary offerings such as thermal insulation (Thermak), road diaphragm (Gridbit), and liquid products (Tecaplanet). The company holds ISO 9001 (since 1997) and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Use Membranes Standard waterproofing bituminous membranes suitable for general construction applications, using APP or SBS polymer-modified distilled bitumen.
• Wooden Roofs Membranes Waterproofing membranes specifically designed for installation on wooden roof structures, including self-adhesive and heat-activated variants for flame-sensitive substrates.
• Refurbishment Membranes Waterproofing membranes designed for renovation and restoration of existing waterproofing systems, including composite self-adhesive membranes with partial adhesion for vapor dispersion.
• Fire Resistant B-ROOF (T2) Membranes Fire-resistant waterproofing membranes meeting T2 classification standards for roof applications.
• Anti-Root Membranes Waterproofing membranes with chemical additives (PREVENTOL B2 BAYER) that prevent root penetration, suitable for green roof and underground applications.
• Hail Proof Membranes Reinforced waterproofing membranes designed to withstand hail impact damage.
• High Reflectivity Membranes Waterproofing membranes with white mineral reflective surfaces that reduce heat absorption and energy costs, suitable for cool roof applications.
• Foundations and Walls Membranes Waterproofing solutions for below-grade foundations and retaining walls, including APP and SBS membranes, radon gas barriers (C.S.I. certified), and dimpled HDPE protection sheets for backfilling and settlement protection.
• Parkings Membranes Waterproofing membranes and bituminous conglomerates designed for parking deck applications, bridges, and viaducts, providing high mechanical resistance to static and dynamic puncture.
• Terraces Membranes Waterproofing membranes designed for terrace and balcony applications, including the Plura Strip Balcony System with 50% adhesive surface for water vapor dispersion.
• Self-Adhesive and Heat Activated Membranes Composite waterproofing membranes with self-adhesive or heat-activated properties for surfaces sensitive to open flame, including wood structures, historical roofs, and heat-sensitive insulation panels.
• Vapour Barrier Membranes Membranes specifically designed to provide total barrier to the passage of water vapour in roof stratifications, including heat-activated dimpled variants for thermal insulation application.
• Bituminous Conglomerates Cold-laid asphalt products for maintenance of road surfaces and parking areas, including Blue Asphalt (modified bitumen with structural fibres) and ready-to-use Cold Asphalt in bags for pothole repair.
• Accessory Items Complete range of waterproofing accessories including woven/non-woven polyester geotextiles, bituminous paper felt, torches for membrane application, hot air blowers for thermo-adhesive membranes, Fondplast HDPE dimpled protection sheets, and Geodrain drainage systems.
• Drain Outlets and Corners Pre-formed in Bitumen Pre-formed polymer bitumen drain outlets 100% compatible with torch-on membranes, adaptable to corners, horizontal drains, and other roof situations. Covered by European patent.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero environmental impact through ECO 100 project - 100% product recovered

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Matco S.r.l.coreOthersParent company producing and distributing Pluvitec products. Matco S.r.l. is located at via Quadrelli, 69 - 37055 Ronco all'Adige (VR) - Italy. Registered under P.I.: 03797640236 with share capital of 4.000.000 EUR i.v.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei SpA: Italian construction chemicals giant with a waterproofing line including bituminous membranes and accessories after the Polyglass acquisition. Competes with Pluvitec in both contractor and specifier channels across Europe.
• SOPREMA: Global leader in waterproofing, including bituminous membranes, single-ply systems, and liquid-applied solutions. Comparable to Pluvitec across the full waterproofing membrane portfolio but with much broader geographic reach and product breadth.
• Sika AG: Swiss multinational producing roofing and waterproofing membranes (including Sarnafil, Sikaplan, and bituminous systems) alongside a much larger construction chemicals portfolio. Competes with Pluvitec in commercial roofing and foundation waterproofing segments.
• Derbigum (now part of BMI Group): European manufacturer of bituminous roofing membranes now part of BMI Group (Braas Monier Inegroup). Comparable to Pluvitec in torch-applied bituminous systems with a wider product portfolio and European distribution.
• IKO Industries: Global manufacturer of bituminous roofing membranes and waterproofing systems with European operations. Competes with Pluvitec in commercial roofing and foundation waterproofing applications.

Direct peers

• Polyglass SpA: Italian-origin manufacturer of modified bitumen membranes and self-adhered roofing systems, now owned by Mapei. Direct competitor to Pluvitec with overlapping APP/SBS technology and Italian manufacturing base.
• Index S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of bituminous and synthetic waterproofing membranes headquartered near Verona. Closest direct competitor to Pluvitec in the Italian bituminous membrane market with overlapping APP/SBS technology and contractor channels.

Regional players

• Bauder Ltd: European manufacturer of bituminous and single-ply roofing membranes with strong UK and DACH presence. Overlaps with Pluvitec on bituminous systems and competes for European refurbishment and flat-roof contracts.
• Renolit SE: European manufacturer of roofing membranes including Renolit ALKORPLAN single-ply systems, plus selected bituminous products. Adjacent competitor focused on synthetic membranes competing for the same flat-roof specifications as Pluvitec's bituminous range.
• Vedag GmbH (BMI Group): German bituminous and high-performance polymer membrane manufacturer under BMI Group. Comparable to Pluvitec in APP/SBS torch-applied systems with strong DACH market presence and broader portfolio scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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