Zinkunie

What Zinkunie does

Zinkunie B.V. is a privately held Dutch technical wholesaler (technische dakgroothandel) founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boxtel, Netherlands, supplying roofing and façade cladding materials to the commercial and residential construction industry. The company serves professional roofers and façade builders — spanning sole proprietors (zzp'ers) through mid-market and large construction enterprises — via a nationwide network of 23 physical branches, a full-featured B2B e-commerce webshop, and native iOS/Android mobile apps. Its product catalog is broad and category-deep, covering gutters (mastgoten M30–M400, bakgoten B30–B55), rainwater drainage systems (HWA), roofing membranes (bitumen, EPDM, PVC, sedum green roofs), roof insulation, roof edge finishing, roof tiles, metal sheets and coils (zinc, copper, galvanized/stainless steel, lead), façade cladding, daylight systems, flue gas exhaust, and tools.

Operationally, Zinkunie blends distribution with in-house manufacturing: at its Boxtel main facility it produces kilometers of custom gutters, profiles, and specialist non-ferrous components (zinc, aluminium, copper, coated steel) daily. It layers value-added services on top of the trade motion, including technical consulting (slope, building physics, and wind-load calculations), professional training courses, a sample service, and technical advisory delivered in-branch, on-site at projects, and by phone. Products carry sector certifications such as KOMO (BRL1511) for bitumen membranes, and the company stocks branded materials from suppliers including NedZink (a core zinc supplier), Knauf, Monier, Koramic, Nelskamp, Laumans, and Cupa Pizarras.

The business model is a B2B trade-only, account-based one: pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires customer registration and login, indicating negotiated trade pricing rather than consumer retail. Revenue is generated primarily through product sales of stocked and custom-fabricated roofing/façade materials, supplemented by incremental made-to-order custom manufacturing. Go-to-market is sales-led and field-based, anchored by technical advisors and branch density that lets contractors pick up materials en-route to project sites, with digital ordering (webshop and app) as a complementary channel. Financials, ownership structure, and headcount trends are not disclosed; the company reports 101–250 employees and operates as an independent B.V. (KvK 17108930) with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or external funding.

Name

Zinkunie

Legal name

Zinkunie B.V.

Website

https://zinkunie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Zinkunie is a Dutch B2B technical wholesaler of roofing and façade cladding materials, serving professional roofers and façade builders via 23 nationwide branches, an e-commerce webshop, in-house custom fabrication, and technical advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing and Facade Materials Distribution

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing) (CRAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution (CRAOAFAI)

Keywords

• Roofing materials wholesale
• Facade cladding supplies
• Rainwater drainage systems
• Custom zinc fabrication
• Technical roofing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boxtel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Trade): Zinkunie generates revenue primarily through the sale of roofing and façade materials to professional contractors. Products include gutters, rainwater drainage systems (HWA), roofing membranes (EPDM, bitumen, PVC), roof insulation, roof tiles, tools, and hardware. Both standard stocked items and custom-made components are sold.
2. Custom Manufacturing: At its main facility in Boxtel, Zinkunie produces kilometers of custom gutters, profiles, and specialized custom components daily. This bespoke manufacturing capability is offered as part of the full-service model and generates incremental revenue from made-to-order products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zinkunie is a Dutch technical wholesale distributor (Technische Dakgroothandel) supplying professional roofers and facade builders with a comprehensive range of roofing and facade cladding materials, including gutters, rainwater drainage systems, roofing membranes (bitumen, EPDM, PVC, sedum), insulation, edge finishing, tools, metal sheets and coils, roof tiles, daylight systems, facade cladding, and flue gas exhaust products. The company operates 23 branches across the Netherlands and supplements its stocked assortment with in-house custom non-ferrous fabrication at the Boxtel facility, technical advisory services, training courses, and a B2B webshop with mobile app.

Product overview

Zinkunie is a Dutch technical roofing and facade wholesaler (Technische Dakgroothandel voor Dak & Gevel) operating 23 branches across the Netherlands. Its product portfolio is organized as a broad multi-category hardware and materials platform, centered on professional roofing and facade installation. The core offering spans gutters (dakgoten — mastgoten M30–M400 and bakgoten B30–B55 in zinc, copper, EPDM, aluminium), rainwater drainage systems (hemelwaterafvoer/HWA in zinc, aluminium, copper, PVC, galvanized steel, cast iron), roofing membranes (dakbedekking — bitumen brands ZINGUM/PROFIGUM/ESHAGUM/POLYBOND/DERBIGUM/PARAGUM; EPDM brands ZINCOVER/COVERGARD/RESITRIX/ELEVATE; PVC; sedum green roofs), roof insulation (PIR, steenwol/Knauf, foil), roof edge finishing (D-series trim systems, PREFORM), roof accessories (penetrations, ventilation, vapor barriers, fasteners), tools (heating/soldering equipment, hand tools, sealants), metal sheets and coils (zinc, copper, galvanized, stainless steel, lead), roof tiles (concrete and ceramic from Monier/Koramic/Nelskamp/Laumans), wood and boards, daylight systems (skylights, light tubes), facade cladding (zinc, natural slate), sloped roof cladding, and flue gas exhaust systems. Added-value services include custom non-ferrous fabrication at the Boxtel main facility (maatwerk in zinc, aluminium, copper, coated steel), technical consulting (slope/building physics/wind load calculations), professional training courses, a sample service, and a mobile app for iOS and Android. The company also distributes via a webshop for online ordering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dakgoten (Gutters) Mastgoten (M30, M37, M44, M200, M250, M333, M400) and bakgoten (B30, B37, B44, B55) in zinc, copper, EPDM, and aluminium, with full accessory range including kopschotten, gootbeugels, tapeinden, expansieschotten, separatieschuiven, uitlopen, binnenhoeken, buitenhoeken, expansiebanden, kraallijsten, hoeklijnen, kraalhouders, kilgoten, and verholen goten. For professional roofers and facade builders.
• Hemelwaterafvoer (Rainwater Drainage) Complete rainwater drainage (HWA) systems including pipes, brackets, bends, outlets, and leaf traps in NedZink zinc (Naturel, Neo, Noir, Nova), aluminium (P10, 3DS, K2M variants), copper, PVC, galvanized steel, and cast iron. For professional installers of rainwater drainage on residential and commercial buildings.
• Dakbedekking (Roofing Membranes) Flat-roof and pitched-roof membranes including bitumen toplaag/onderlaag brands ZINGUM, PROFIGUM, ESHAGUM, POLYBOND, DERBIGUM, PARAGUM; EPDM brands ZINCOVER, COVERGARD, RESITRIX, ELEVATE; PVC roofing; and sedum green roof systems. With associated accessories. For professional roofing contractors.
• Dakisolatie (Roof Insulation) Roof insulation products including PIR insulation (flat and angled/afschot), isolation foil, Knauf stone wool (steenwol), roof plates, and accessories. For professional roofing contractors and builders.
• Dakrandafwerking (Roof Edge Finishing) Roof edge trim systems including D-series (D40, D55, D75, D75 XL, D100, D125, D150, Square D75, Square D100), PREFORM system (zinc deklijsten, corners, koppelkappen, klangen), and trim variants (standard, kraal/decorative, solo, renovation). For professional roofers and facade builders.
• Daktoebehoren (Roof Accessories) Roof accessories including dakdoorvoeren (flat and pitched roof penetrations), dakontluchting (ventilation caps, plakplaten), kabeldoorvoeren, dakbestrating (tile supports, rubber tiles), dampremmers (vapor barriers), mastiekhoeken, and fasteners (screws, plugs, adhesive). For professional roofing contractors.
• Gereedschap (Professional Tools) Professional roofing tools including heating equipment (soldering torches, dakbranders, föhnen), hand tools (bending tools, roll benders, scissors, cutting tools), ironware, sealing and adhesive materials (primers, kits, coatings, PUR foam), electrical tools, cleaning supplies, protective equipment, fire extinguishers, and ladders. For professional roofing and facade installers.
• Rollen en Platen (Sheets and Coils) Metal sheets and coils including zinc on rol, copper on rol, zinc platen, copper platen, SPUV platen, HPS platen, galvanized steel platen, RVS (stainless steel) platen, and lead/lead substitutes. For roofers, facade builders, and metalworkers.
• Dakpannen (Roof Tiles) Concrete and ceramic roof tiles including dakpannen, gevelpannen, nokvorsten, halfronde vorsten, halve pannen, ventilatiepannen, and chaperonpannen from brands Monier, Koramic, Nelskamp, and Laumans in colors blue, red, black, and grey. For professional roofers.
• Daglichtsystemen (Daylight Systems) Daylight systems including opstanden (upstands), lichtkoepels (skylights) from Zinlux and Skylux brands, light tubes, and platdakramen (flat roof windows). For roofers and builders installing roof glazing on residential and commercial projects.
• Gevelbekleding (Facade Cladding) Facade cladding materials including zinc cladding with losanges profiles, natural slate (natuurleien) from Cupa Pizarras with associated tools and fixings, and related accessories. For facade builders and installers.
• Hellende Dakbekleding (Sloped Roof Cladding) Sloped roof cladding including zinc roofing, vapor-regulating underlays (vochtregulerende scheidingslagen), natural slate (natuurleien), shingles, and bollen/pironnen. For professional roofers installing pitched roofs.
• Rookgasafvoer (Flue Gas Exhaust) Flue gas exhaust systems including single-wall, double-wall, and flexible chimney pipes in diameters 80-200mm, chimney caps (trekkappen, regenkappen, spinners), pellet stove systems, and related components. For installers of heating and chimney systems.
• Hout en Platen (Wood and Boards) Wood and board materials including balken (beams), planken (planks), latten (laths), underlayment, and OSB platen (oriented strand board). For roofers and construction contractors.
• Maatwerk Non-Ferro (Custom Non-Ferrous Fabrication) Custom in-house fabrication service for non-ferrous materials including zinc, aluminium, copper, and coated steel, producing made-to-order gutters, roof edge profiles, flashings, and other specialist components. For professional roofers and facade builders with non-standard project requirements.
• Technische Diensten (Technical Services) Technical consulting services including afschotberekeningen (slope calculations), bouwfysische berekeningen (building physics calculations), windlastberekeningen (wind load calculations), and 2BA product data services. For professional roofers, facade builders, and construction planners.
• Cursussen (Training Courses) Professional training courses for installers and contractors covering proper handling and installation of roofing and facade systems. For installers and contracting teams building competence on Zinkunie products.
• Sample Service Service allowing customers to request physical material samples before placing orders. For professional contractors evaluating materials for upcoming projects.
• Zinkunie App (Mobile Application) Native iOS and Android application enabling B2B customers to browse the Zinkunie catalog, place orders, and manage accounts from a mobile device. For professional contractors who need to order materials while traveling between project sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23 branches provide local presence throughout the Netherlands
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NedZinkcoreOthersNedZink is a key supplier of zinc materials to Zinkunie. Zinkunie stocks a wide range of NedZink products including Naturel, Neo, Noir, and Nova finishes for rainwater drainage (HWA) systems and other zinc applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Travis Perkins: Travis Perkins is the largest UK builders' merchant group serving trade contractors across roofing, timber, plumbing, and general construction materials via a 1,000+ branch network. A broader incumbent versus Zinkunie's roofing/facade-specialized assortment, but directly comparable on B2B trade distribution scale, branch-led model, and pro-contractor customer base.
• BMI Group: BMI Group (Braas/Icopal/Monier) is one of Europe's largest roofing manufacturers producing pitched (tiles) and flat (membranes) roofing systems. Comparable to Zinkunie via its roof-system category overlap (tiles, membranes, accessories) and through roofers as a shared customer base, but operates upstream as a manufacturer.
• IKO: IKO is a global manufacturer of roofing membranes (bitumen, EPDM, PVC), insulation, and waterproofing systems with European operations. Comparable to Zinkunie's membrane categories (bitumen, EPDM, PVC) and installer customers, but operates upstream as a producer.
• Wienerberger: Wienerberger is the world's largest producer of clay bricks and a major European clay roof tile manufacturer (Koramic, Tondach) widely distributed in the Netherlands. Comparable to Zinkunie's roof tiles category and roofer customer base, but as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution Netherlands: Saint-Gobain Distribution is the European building materials distribution arm operating multiple specialist brands (Jongeneel, Raab Karcher, Saint-Gobain Veto) across the Netherlands with broader materials reach. Directly competes with Zinkunie via subsidiaries and offers a wider portfolio beyond roofing and facade specialty.

Direct peers

• SIG Roofing: SIG Roofing is the UK specialist roofing merchant arm of SIG plc, distributing pitched and flat roofing systems, membranes, insulation, and rainwater goods to professional roofers. Directly comparable on technical roofing wholesale focus, multi-branch coverage, and pro-contractor service model, albeit UK rather than Netherlands.
• Jongeneel: Jongeneel is the largest Dutch technical building materials distributor (Saint-Gobain subsidiary) with nationwide branch coverage serving professional contractors in timber, roofing, facade, and interior categories. Directly comparable to Zinkunie on B2B technical wholesale model, branch density, and assortment breadth for roofers and facade builders in the Netherlands.
• Bouwmaat: Bouwmaat is a Dutch professional builders' merchant chain with 50+ branches across the Netherlands, selling lumber, roofing, facade, tools and insulation to contractors. Comparable to Zinkunie on branch-led B2B distribution, Dutch-only geography, and roofing-and-shell assortment focus.
• Raab Karcher Nederland: Raab Karcher is a Saint-Gobain-operated Dutch technical distributor of building materials including roofing, facade, and installation supplies, with multi-branch presence and project advisory. Highly comparable to Zinkunie's technical wholesale, branch-based go-to-market, and pro-contractor targeting.

Others

• NedZink: NedZink is a Dutch producer of titanium zinc sheet, coils, gutters, and rainwater drainage systems that is a key supplier partner to Zinkunie. Adjacent rather than competitive, since NedZink manufactures products that Zinkunie distributes under the Naturel, Neo, Noir, and Nova finishes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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