Global Building

What Global Building does

Global Building S.r.l. is a privately held Italian manufacturer, founded circa 2000 and headquartered in Spresiano (Treviso), specializing in the design, production, and sale of passive fire protection materials and fiber-reinforced lightweight concrete panels for architecture applications. The company's product portfolio is organized into five proprietary lines: FIRE (FIREGUARD calcium-silicate-based boards for structural fire protection of steel, concrete, and mixed structures with ratings up to R/EI 300), PAINT (F62 intumescent paints and plasters applied by spray, roller, or brush across variants including F62 PAINT S, F62 WOOD, and F62 SUPER SPRAY), CUPEL (T-REX fire protection shells in ceramic fiber and calcium silicate for metal tie rods and piping with resistance up to R 180), CEM (UNIPAN fiber-reinforced cement slabs and the UNIFIX dry-construction system for walls, ventilated facades, and ceilings), and Air (G. Filtro Fumo smoke filter systems compliant with Italian Ministerial Decree D.M. 3/8/2015). The underlying technology centers on calcium-silicate boards, intumescent coatings, and fiber-reinforced cement conglomerate composites, with certifications from primary Italian and European testing institutes and registered trademarks (UNIPAN, UNIFIX, UNIFLEX). The company serves public and private construction, industrial facilities including oil & gas and marine/naval shipbuilding, tunnel and gallery infrastructure with elevated fire resistance specifications, and high-humidity environments such as swimming pools, spas, wineries, and wellness centers.

The company generates revenue through one-time product sales of certified fire-protection systems and architectural panels, distributed via a specialized in-house technical-commercial team for direct enterprise sales, exclusive regional agents (plurimandatari) in Italian regions including Lombardia and Lazio targeting installers and mid-market construction firms, and dedicated representative offices in the United Kingdom (Morecambe) and South Korea (Seongnam-si) for international market coverage. Global Building manufactures in-house at its Spresiano facility and operates with 11-50 employees. The group structure includes wholly owned subsidiaries Global Building Air (smoke propagation prevention with its own commercial website), Elmo Srl, and Elmo Insulation, providing cross-segment coverage across passive fire protection and insulation products. The company is independently owned with no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment identified in the available data.

Name

Global Building

Legal name

Global Building S.r.l.

Website

https://globalbuilding.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Building S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of passive fire protection systems and fiber-reinforced lightweight concrete panels, serving construction, industrial, marine, and tunnel sectors across Italy, the UK, and South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passive Fire Protection Materials

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Fireproofing & Intumescent Coatings (IMAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire-Resistant, Moisture-Resistant & Specialty Performance Boards (IMADAEAJ), Fire-Resistant & Intumescent Coatings (IMADAKAL), Firestop & Penetration Sealing Materials (IMADAGAL), Firestopping & Fire-Resistant Sealants (IMADAOAI)

Keywords

• Passive fire protection
• Fiber cement panels
• Fire rated boards
• Intumescent coatings
• Smoke filter systems

Headquarters

HQ city

San Biagio Di Callalta

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Global Building generates revenue through the design, production and sale of passive fire protection materials and systems, including fire protection boards, intumescent paints, fire-resistant shells, and fiber-reinforced cement boards for architecture. Products are sold directly to construction companies, installers, and through regional agents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Global Building designs, manufactures, and sells passive fire protection materials and systems, including fire-rated boards (FIREGUARD), intumescent paints and plasters (F62), fire protection shells for metal tie rods and pipes (T-REX), penetration and joint sealing systems, and fiber-reinforced lightweight cement slabs (UNIPAN/UNIFIX) for architectural applications. The company also provides smoke propagation prevention systems (G. Filtro Fumo) compliant with Italian fire safety regulations.

Product overview

Global Building is a European group specializing in the design, production, and sale of materials and systems for passive fire protection and fiber-reinforced lightweight cement slabs for architecture. The product portfolio is organized into five main lines: FIRE (passive fire protection with FIREGUARD boards), PAINT (F62 intumescent paints and plasters), CUPEL (T-REX fire protection shells for metal tie rods), CEM (UNIPAN/UNIFIX cement slab systems for dry construction), and Air (smoke prevention systems). The FIRE line includes comprehensive penetration sealing solutions (ATTRAVERSAMENTI) and joint sealing systems (GIUNTI) for walls, floors, and ceilings. The products offer fire resistance up to R/EI 300, with certified solutions from primary Italian and European testing institutes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Building FIRE: Passive fire protection line
• Global Building PAINT
• Global Building CUPEL
• Global Building CEM
• Global Building Air
• UNIPAN
• UNIFIX
• UNIFLEX
• FIREGUARD
• T-REX
• F62
• G. Filtro Fumo

Products and services

• Global Building FIRE (FIREGUARD) Passive fire protection systems using FIREGUARD boards for structural protection of steel, concrete, and mixed structures, as well as walls and ceilings. Fire resistance ratings up to R/EI 300, certified under Italian Ministerial Decrees of 16 February and 9 March 2007.
• Global Building PAINT (F62 System) Fire protection paints and plasters (intumescent coatings) applied by mechanical spray, roller, or brush. Product family includes F62 PAINT S, F62 PAINT S PLUS, F62 PAINT ONE, F62 WOOD, F62 WOOD WHITE, and F62 SUPER SPRAY for treating steel, concrete, and wood structures.
• Global Building CUPEL (T-REX Fire Protection Shells) Fire protection shells/covers for metal tie rods and pipes. Includes T-REX/C (ceramic fiber), T-REX/S (calcium silicate), T-REX 381-120 (calcium silicate and rock wool), and T-REX 381-180 (calcium silicate and ceramic fiber), with fire resistance up to R 180.
• Global Building CEM (UNIPAN/UNIFIX Fiber Cement Slab Systems) Fiber-reinforced lightweight cement slab systems (UNIPAN) for dry construction. UNIFIX system for walls, ventilated facades, and suspended ceilings in exterior and interior environments, including areas with high humidity and extreme temperatures. Offers thermal and acoustic insulation with moisture resistance.
• Global Building Air (G. Filtro Fumo Smoke Filter Systems) Smoke propagation prevention systems for compartment separation, providing complete filter-smoke solutions compliant with D.M. 3/8/2015 fire safety regulations and certified by Italian and European testing institutes.
• ATTRAVERSAMENTI Penetration Sealing Systems Penetration sealing systems for walls, floors, and suspended ceilings. Product family includes GB-C collars, GLOBAL COLLAR collars, GB-T expanding tapes, GB-P panels, GB-ML sleeves, GB-MT sealants, GLOBAL BLOCK bricks, GLOBAL FOAM foam, and GB-S bags for various pipe and cable penetrations.
• GIUNTI Joint Sealing Systems Fire-resistant joint sealing solutions including GB-MT sealants, GB-P joints, GB-F foam, GB-NE cord joints, and anti-seismic joints for wall, floor, and ceiling expansion joints.
• Ventilation and Air Conditioning Fire Protection Fire protection products for ventilation systems, including GB-GA fire grilles, GB-STW fire dampers, OISTER 30/100 mattress insulation, GB-AIR diffuser protection, and GB-SPLIT air conditioner protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire resistance up to R/EI 300 for construction materials
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Elmo SncminorOthersRelated company within the group structure, appears in the corporate group logos section alongside Global Building.
• Elmo IsolationminorOthersRelated company within the group structure, appears in the corporate group logos section alongside Global Building.
• GlobalAIRcoreOthersRelated company under the Global Building group providing smoke filter solutions. Dedicated website at globalbuildingair.it for smoke prevention products compliant with D.M. 3/8/2015.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Carboline: Manufacturer of fireproofing and intumescent coating systems (Pyrocrete, Nullifire) for industrial and commercial structures. Directly comparable to Global Building's F62 spray-applied fire protection paints and plasters, with similar focus on steel and concrete substrate treatments.
• Unifrax: Manufacturer of high-temperature insulation and fire protection products including ceramic fiber and calcium silicate boards and mats. Directly comparable to Global Building's T-REX shells (ceramic fiber and calcium silicate variants) and FIREGUARD calcium silicate-based fire protection boards.
• Tremco CPG (including Nullifire): Construction products manufacturer offering passive fire protection including intumescent coatings, fire-rated sealants, and penetration sealing systems under the Nullifire and TREMCO brands. Comparable to Global Building's F62 intumescent paints and ATTRAVERSAMENTI penetration sealing portfolio.
• Isolatek International: Specialty manufacturer of spray-applied fireproofing and intumescent coatings for structural steel and concrete, including CAFCO product lines. Directly comparable to Global Building's F62 intumescent paint and plaster system for steel, concrete, and wood protection.

Broad incumbents

• Siniat: European manufacturer of plasterboard and fire-resistant drywall systems, part of the Etex group alongside Promat. Comparable to Global Building's CEM product line and dry construction approach for partition walls, facades, and ceilings.
• Hilti: Global construction technology company offering firestop systems, intumescent coatings, and passive fire protection solutions including penetration seals. Comparable to Global Building's penetration sealing (GB-C collars, GB-MT sealants) and fire protection products, though Hilti is much larger and more diversified.
• Rockwool: International manufacturer of stone wool insulation and fire-resistant boards serving construction, marine, and industrial markets. Comparable to Global Building's FIREGUARD fire protection boards and Elmo Insulation subsidiaries in mineral-based fire protection products.
• Knauf: Major manufacturer of drywall, gypsum boards, and fire-rated plasterboard systems. Comparable to Global Building's UNIPAN fiber-reinforced cement slabs and FIREGUARD fire protection boards in the building boards and dry construction systems category.
• Promat (Etex Group): Global leader in passive fire protection boards, sprays, and penetration sealing systems under the Etex building materials group. Directly comparable to Global Building's FIREGUARD boards, F62 intumescent coatings, and ATTRAVERSAMENTI penetration sealing portfolio, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic coverage.
• 3M Fire Protection: Diversified industrial manufacturer with a significant fire protection and firestop product portfolio (including intumescent wraps, collars, and sealants). Comparable to Global Building's T-REX fire protection shells for metal tie rods and ATTRAVERSAMENTI penetration sealing systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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