What Omexco does

Omexco NV is a privately held Belgian designer and manufacturer of fine wallcoverings, headquartered in Heverlee near Brussels and founded in 1976 by Bob Rans. The company produces printed, woven, and natural-material wallcoverings using traditional textile-warp weaving techniques combined with water-based printing on non-woven substrates. The product portfolio spans natural fibres (sisal, raffia, cork, Capiz shells, mother-of-pearl, abaca), printed non-wovens, velvet, and wood marquetry, organised into branded collections (Kim Mupangilaï, Eclipse, Mirari, Joy, Rivage) and a specialised High Performance sub-range for contract use. Materials carry ecological, FSC, PVC-free, EU B-s1-d0, US Class A, and IMO certifications, and production runs on 3,500 m2 of solar panels meeting the facility's full electricity demand.

The company sells wallcoverings by the metre with custom cut-to-order service eliminating minimum quantities and waste, with custom colouring available for contract orders of 300 metres or more. Go-to-market combines direct sales subsidiaries in the UK, Ireland, and France with an exclusive distributor network covering 100+ countries through named partners including ARTE (BENELUX), Romo (USA/UK), and Metro Wallcoverings (Canada). Customers are primarily architects and interior designers specifying residential projects, alongside hospitality operators (Soho House Manchester, Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich), luxury retail (Veronica Beard, Mappin and Webb), and marine applications requiring IMO-certified products. Marketing is executed through the website sample-request portal, social media, downloadable brochures, installation videos, and earned media in design publications.

The business is family-controlled under successive Dubaere family leadership, with no external institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed funding rounds. Over 40 employees support a 24-hour global shipping capability from Belgian inventory, and the company operates without external capital, funding growth from operating cash while expanding its distribution footprint.

Name

Omexco

Legal name

Omexco NV

Website

https://omexco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Omexco NV is a Belgian designer and manufacturer of high-end printed, woven, and natural-fibre wallcoverings founded in 1976, serving architects, interior designers, hospitality operators, luxury retailers, and marine clients through global distributor and direct-sales channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Wallcoverings

NAICS

Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Wallcoverings (Wallpaper, Vinyl, Fabric) (IMADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Printing Operations (Rotary/Flat/Digital/Sublimation) (IMAOACAC), Technical Fabric Mills (Performance/Protective/Medical Substrates) (IMAOABAH)

Keywords

• Premium wallcoverings
• Woven wall decorations
• Natural fiber wallcoverings
• Contract wallcovering solutions
• Designer wallcovering collections

Headquarters

HQ city

Heverlee

HQ country

Belgium

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. Wallcovering Products: Fine Belgian wallcoverings sold by the metre. Products include printed, woven, and natural material wallcoverings across multiple collections. Sold through direct sales (UK, Ireland, France) and global distributor network.
2. Custom Contract Orders: Custom colouring available as of 300m minimum. Custom design available on request for contract projects.
3. Global Distribution: Products distributed worldwide through regional distributors. Stock held in Belgium with 24-hour shipping capability to global markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Omexco designs and manufactures fine Belgian printed and woven wallcoverings sold by the metre, combining traditional weaving techniques with contemporary design. The product range covers natural-fiber (sisal, raffia, cork, Capiz shells, abaca, velvet), printed non-woven, and textile wallcoverings, sold direct in UK, Ireland, and France and through a global distributor network, with custom-colour contract services from a 300m minimum.

Product overview

Omexco is a Belgian manufacturer and editor of fine wallcoverings founded in 1976, operating from an atelier near Brussels. The company produces a diverse portfolio of wallcovering collections including designer collaborations (Kim Mupangilaï), graphic collections (Eclipse, Mirari), and specialized lines (High Performance with Essence, Patina, and Textures sub-brands, Rivage, Joy). The product range spans natural materials (sisal, raffia, wood veneer, cork), printed non-wovens, textiles, and acoustic solutions. Omexco serves residential, commercial, hospitality, and marine/IMO contract markets with offerings including custom coloring services, fire-rated and certified products. All wallcoverings are sold by the meter and custom-cut to minimize waste.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kim Mupangilaï: A collection collaboration with Belgian-Congolese interior architect and furniture designer Kim Mupangilaï, featuring wood and raffia materials.
• Eclipse
• Mirari
• High Performance

Products and services

• Kim Mupangilaï Collection Designer collaboration wallcovering collection of 8 designs in natural materials including sisal, raffia, and wood veneer, with organic forms and authentic textures inspired by interior architect Kim Mupangilaï; aimed at high-end residential, hospitality, and contract interiors.
• Eclipse Collection Wallcovering collection of 15 graphic black-and-white designs in cork, waterlily fibre, velvet, wood marquetry, and Capiz, providing refined depth and tactile interest for contemporary interiors; sold by the metre to professionals and contract projects.
• Mirari Collection Wallcovering collection of 7 printed motifs and textures inspired by stylised landscapes and luminous reflections, combining printed non-wovens with metallic finishes for contemporary interiors; sold by the metre to design professionals.
• High Performance – Essence High-performance wallcovering sub-line for residential, commercial, and hospitality interiors featuring textured printed non-woven with enhanced durability, washability, fire-rating compliance, and sustainability credentials.
• High Performance – Patina High-performance wallcovering sub-line inspired by brushed-chalk painting techniques, offering printed non-woven with subtle textures and modern aesthetics for contract and hospitality settings.
• High Performance – Textures High-performance wallcovering sub-line with essential technical standards and eco-conscious materials including linen, denim, abaca, and tussah-silk textures for contract wall applications.
• Rivage Collection PVC-free high-performance wallcovering collection with bleach-cleanability and scrubbability, featuring subtle plain designs with textured appearance and textile-like finish suitable for hospitality and commercial interiors.
• Joy Collection Colourful wallcovering collection with bold designs and playful colours including gradients, geometric patterns, and abstract compositions; made from 100% recycled fibres for residential interiors.
• Custom Colouring Service Bespoke colour customisation service for contract projects starting at 300m minimum order, with custom design development available on request through Omexco sales representatives; part of the contract offering.
• Contract Wallcoverings Programme Specialised wallcovering solutions for contract projects, including fire-rated, IMO-certified, and marine-certified products spanning the High Performance range, custom colouring, and 24-hour shipping for stocked items to hospitality, commercial, and marine customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% or more recycled fibers in non-woven products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ARTEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor for Omexco products in Belgium and Netherlands markets. ARTE International is a major wallcovering brand with global presence.
• RomocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Omexco products in USA and UK markets. Offers comprehensive wallcovering portfolio through Romo showrooms.
• Metro WallcoveringscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor for Omexco products. Serves Canada with toll-free customer service number and local presence.
• Kim MupangilaïflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian-Congolese interior architect, sculptural furniture designer, and professor at Parsons School of Design in New York. Created the Kim Mupangilaï collection featuring wood and raffia materials.
• Omexco FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect subsidiary handling French market distribution.
• Omexco UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK subsidiary handling UK market distribution with local contact numbers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cole & Son: British heritage wallpaper and wallcovering brand with a long history of hand-drawn and printed designer collections for residential and hospitality interiors. Comparable to Omexco in premium positioning, design-led collections, and specification by interior designers.
• Casamance: French premium wallcovering and fabric brand distributed internationally through showrooms and agents. Comparable in product category, designer-collaboration model, and showroom-driven specification channel.
• Muraspec: UK-based designer and manufacturer of contract-grade wallcoverings, including IMO and fire-rated ranges for hospitality, marine, and commercial interiors. Directly comparable on product type, contract certifications, and European-centric B2B distribution.
• Vescom: Dutch manufacturer of high-performance vinyl and textile wallcoverings for the international contract and hospitality market. Highly comparable to Omexco's High Performance range in product, certification profile, and specification-driven B2B GTM.
• Elitis: French publisher of high-end wallcoverings, fabrics, and furniture materials emphasising handmade techniques and natural fibres. Highly comparable to Omexco in editorial positioning, artisanal materials (raffia, sisal, etc.), and designer-led collections.
• Romo: Designer and distributor of wallcoverings, fabrics, and trimmings operating the Omexco account in the US and UK. Closely comparable in product mix (wallcoverings + textiles) and specification channel, and is also a direct commercial partner of Omexco.
• Osborne & Little: UK designer of wallcoverings and fabrics supplying high-end residential and hospitality markets through showrooms and distributors. Comparable in target customer (interior designers, decorators), premium price point, and complementary fabric + wallcovering offering.
• Jannelli & Volpi: Italian manufacturer of decorative wallcoverings including vinyl, textile, and natural-fibre ranges, with a strong design heritage. Comparable to Omexco in European manufacturing footprint, designer collaboration model, and distribution via international agents.
• Lelièvre Paris: French textile editor producing wallcoverings, fabrics, and trimmings for the luxury residential and hospitality markets. Comparable in éditeur positioning, premium price point, and specification through interior designers and decorators.
• ARTE International: Belgian high-end wallcovering manufacturer founded in the same region, offering designer textile, vinyl, and non-woven wallcoverings for residential and contract markets. ARTE is a direct competitor to Omexco in the premium Belgian wallcovering category and is also listed as an Omexco distributor, underscoring product overlap and channel proximity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/omexcowallcoverings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/omexco
• Instagraminstagram.com/omexcowallcoverings
• Pinterestpinterest.com/omexcowallcoverings

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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