DanicaZipco Sistemas Construtivos

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Dânica (legal entity DÂNICA SOLUÇÕES TERMOISOLANTES INTEGRADAS S.A.) is a Brazilian manufacturer of complete thermal insulation systems serving three business divisions: Civil Industrial Construction, Industrial Cold Storage Facilities, and Cleanrooms. Headquartered in Joinville, Santa Catarina, with 501–1,000 employees, the company operates two large-scale manufacturing facilities — Aparecida do Taboado/MS in Brazil (the main plant, housing two continuous production lines) and Toluca, Mexico (dedicated to cleanroom markets in Central and North America) — and reports 43 years of experience in the Latin American thermal insulation market. Its core technology centers on PIR, PUR, EPS foam-core, and Rockwool mineral-wool insulation panels produced via automated 7-step continuous production lines, alongside proprietary roofing systems (TermoZip, FrigoZip, TermoRoof), wall systems (Horizontal and Vertical Termowall), insulated industrial doors, dock equipment, and cleanroom accessories. The portfolio claims the largest usable width thermal insulation panels on the market, with PIR panels delivering a thermal conductivity of 0.021 W/m.K, up to 70% structural savings with TermoRoof, and up to 70% faster installation with Vertical Termowall versus traditional systems.

Dânica sells predominantly through a direct enterprise field-sales model with regional representatives covering Brazilian states plus international representatives in Bolivia and Paraguay, supported by a multilingual (Portuguese, English, Spanish) website with regional quotation-request routing. Revenue streams consist of hardware sales (panels, doors, dock equipment, cleanroom accessories), turn-key project and assembly services for cold storage and cleanrooms with guaranteed timelines and performance, and aftermarket spare parts via the Dânica Shop sub-brand. The cleanroom business, launched in 2002, reportedly achieved >90% market share of pharmaceutical cleanroom modular panels in Latin America within six years and supplies GMP-, FDA-, and ANVISA-compliant systems to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, biotech, and electronics customers. The 2007 Dânica-Norac joint venture with Norwegian company Norac extended the addressable market into marine and offshore interiors. Pricing is project-based via custom quotations, not publicly disclosed, with multi-year enterprise contracts typical for cleanroom and cold-chain installations. Customers include Walmart, Angeloni, Comfrio, Natura, Hypermarcas, Glenmark, Laboratório Catarinense, Viracopos Airport, and Enseada Estaleiro do Paraguaçu. The company is privately held, with Patria Investments recorded as a minority investor in a 2011 funding round; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

DanicaZipco Sistemas Construtivos

Legal name

DÂNICA SOLUÇÕES TERMOISOLANTES INTEGRADAS S.A.

Website

https://danica.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dânica is a Brazilian manufacturer of thermal insulation panel systems, doors, and cleanroom components, serving industrial construction, cold storage, and pharmaceutical cleanroom customers across Latin America from plants in Brazil and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials / Thermal Insulation Systems

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) & Foam-Core Composite Panel Manufacturing (IMANAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD)

Keywords

• Thermal insulation panels
• Cold storage solutions
• Cleanroom construction
• Industrial roofing systems
• Modular building panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Joinville

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

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. Thermal Insulation Products: Sale of thermal insulation panels (TermoWall, Frigo, Styro, TermoZip, FrigoZip, LDR/Rockwool) for construction, cold storage and cleanroom applications. Products sold with various thickness options and customizable lengths.
2. Doors and Accessories: Sale of industrial doors (sliding, swing, automatic), dock equipment, and accessories including pass-through cabinets, light fixtures, partitions, heated flooring, and mechanical protection products.
3. Project and Assembly Services: Turn-key solutions including project development, assembly supervision, and full installation services for cold storage facilities and cleanrooms with guaranteed timelines and performance.
4. Dânica Shop - Spare Parts: Personalized service for spare parts for doors, providing ongoing support for existing installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dânica manufactures and assembles complete thermal insulation systems, primarily foam-core and rockwool-core panels (Frigo, Styro, LDR, TermoZip, TermoRoof, Termowall), industrial doors, dock equipment, and cleanroom architectural components. The company operates continuous automated production lines from two manufacturing facilities in Brazil and Mexico, sells directly to enterprise customers through a regional sales force, and offers turn-key project development and assembly services for industrial cold storage, cleanroom, and civil construction applications across Latin America.

Product overview

Dânica is a manufacturer of complete thermal insulation systems serving three business divisions: Civil Industrial Construction, Industrial Cold Storage Facilities, and Cleanrooms. Its portfolio includes foam-core thermal insulation panels (Styro with EPS core, Frigo with PUR/PIR core, LDR with Rockwool/mineral wool core, and TermoZip/FrigoZip for roofing), metallic roof panels (Steel/steel TermoRoof, Steel/film TermoRoof), architectural wall panels (Horizontal and Vertical Termowall), and a comprehensive range of doors (Manual and Automatic Sliding Doors CM/CA, Watertight Sliding Doors CM-E, Swing Doors EC/EC-B, Office Doors, PVV Doors), accessories (Dock Seals, Docks, Truck Shelters, Heated Flooring, Cold Storage Windows), and cleanroom-specific products (SL Cleanroom Windows, SL Divider Panels, SL Air Panels, Pass-Through Cabinets, Light Fixtures, Mechanical Protection, Partitions, Single Pane Glass Dividers, Rounded Corner Profiles). The company operates continuous production lines and serves the Latin American market from manufacturing facilities in Brazil (Joinville/SC, Aparecida do Taboado/MS) and Mexico (Toluca).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DânicaShop: Personalized service sector for spare parts for doors, providing customer support for Dânica door products.
• Turn-key Solutions

Products and services

• Styro Thermal Insulation Panel Thermal insulation panel with two metallic linings and an EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam insulation core. Fixed usable width of 1144 mm, available in thicknesses from 40 mm to 250 mm and lengths from 2,000 mm to 10,000 mm. Used for walls, ceilings, and facades in industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
• Frigo Isothermal Panel Isothermal panel with two steel faces and PUR/PIR/PIR HP foam insulation core for freezer rooms, refrigerated distribution centers, and cooled environments. Thicknesses from 30 mm to 200 mm, usable width of 1,120 mm, lengths from 2,500 mm to 12,000 mm. Used for cold storage construction.
• LDR Rockwool Fireproof Insulation Panel Isothermal panel with two steel faces and a mineral wool (rockwool) core designed for environments requiring fireproof insulation. Firefighter-approved fireproofing properties. Available in 50 mm, 75 mm, or 100 mm thicknesses with usable width of 1,144 mm. Used where fire resistance is required.
• TermoZip Roofing Panel Rapid installation roof panel for commercial and industrial applications providing exceptional watertightness via on-site radial machine seaming without external openings. Usable width of 1,020 mm, lengths up to 12 m, accommodates roofs with up to 5% incline.
• FrigoZip Roof Panel Roof panel with two metallic linings connected via PUR or PIR foam insulation core. Fixed usable width of 1,020 mm produced on a continuous double-sided wrapping line with exclusive trapezoidal profile and machine seaming system. Designed for cold storage roofing applications.
• TermoRoof Steel/Steel and Steel/Film Roofing Panels Roof panels with the largest usable width on the market. Steel/steel variant uses pre-painted white Galvalume steel exterior and interior with PUR foam core. Steel/film variant uses pre-painted white Galvalume exterior with polyethylene film interior lining. Resistant to shock, impacts, and weather with watertight trapezoidal profile fastening. Up to 70% structural savings achievable.
• Vertical Termowall Panel Self-supporting thermal insulation panel for industrial buildings offering up to 70% faster installation than traditional systems. Used in distribution centers, long-span buildings, interior dividers, and industrial buildings. Thicknesses from 30 mm to 200 mm with usable width of 1,120 mm.
• Horizontal Termowall Panel Versatile thermal insulation panel for architectural facades with innovative seaming system providing invisible, watertight fastening. Used in shopping centers, offices, industrial buildings, supermarkets, and multi-story buildings. Available in 50 mm, 70 mm, and 100 mm thicknesses with usable width of 1,120 mm.
• Watertight Sliding Door (CM-E) Watertight sliding door with 100 mm thickness and standard dimension of 2,200 mm x 3,400 mm, designed for cold storage and industrial applications requiring watertight sealing.
• Manual and Automatic Sliding Doors (CM/CA) Manual and automatic sliding doors available in pre-painted steel or stainless steel, with or without heating. Thicknesses of 70 mm, 100 mm, or 150 mm, with multiple standard dimensions up to 2,200 mm x 5,100 mm. Designed for cold storage and industrial facilities.
• Swing Doors (EC and EC-B) Swing doors available in 50 mm, 70 mm, 100 mm, or 150 mm thicknesses, with standard dimensions ranging from 700 mm x 2,135 mm to 2,057 mm x 2,135 mm. Swing hatch door (EC-B) variants available with or without heating in 600 mm x 600 mm or 900 mm x 900 mm dimensions. Designed for cold storage, cleanrooms, and industrial applications.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/20/porta-pvv-xhqe.jpg Insulated door with 40 mm thickness, available in single layer (1,000 mm x 2,000 mm, 1,200 mm x 2,200 mm) and double layer (1,400 mm x 2,200 mm to 2,200 mm x 2,400 mm) configurations. Used in cold storage and industrial applications.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/9/office-door-1hmv.jpg Pre-painted steel office door available with or without windows, 30 mm thickness. Single layer in 700-1,000 mm widths x 2,152 mm; double layer in 1,460-2,060 mm widths x 2,152 mm. Used in industrial and commercial buildings.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/5/docas-xxhj.jpg Dock units consisting of dock shelter, dock leveler, and sectional door for dry or refrigerated warehousing and distribution centers. Sectional doors available in vertical lift or overhead opening, manual or automatic.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/3/almofadas-53ai.jpg Dock seals for loading and unloading applications, controlled electronically by push-button with optional remote control and pre-painted steel lining.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/6/portal-0ung.jpg Truck shelter unit for docking applications in cold storage and industrial facilities.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/22/visor-mizd.jpg Window available in single or double pane, with angular or orthogonal Z-shaped profile. Body available in polycarbonate, laminated glass, or tempered double pane glass. Used for cold storage viewing applications.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/2/pisos-aquecidos-wolu.jpg Electrical resistance system installed immediately below the floor surface to maintain positive temperature and prevent ice formation. Controlled by a thermostat connected to a floor sensor. Used in cold storage facilities.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/26/visor-sl-kerw.jpg Double-paned cleanroom window with special RAL 9003 aluminum profiles, silica gel to reduce internal condensation, and pressurized argon gas between panes. Designed for GMP-compliant cleanroom environments.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/30/painel-sl-divisoria-kgfh.jpg Main self-supporting panel for cleanrooms with fixed width and adjustable length for specific project needs. Forms the wall system of modular cleanrooms.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/28/painel-sl-ar-ofqy.jpg Stainless steel duct for air return or output at cleanroom work stations. Integral component of cleanroom HVAC architecture.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/34/pass-through-gnpu.jpg Cabinet with AISI 304 brushed stainless steel underside and SL standard doors on both ends. Features interlock system with electromagnetic lock and built-in mechanism for maintenance access. Used to transfer materials between cleanroom zones without contamination.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/25/divisoria-de-vidro-simples-3ru9.jpg Glass dividers allowing visual production monitoring by supervisors. Single pane tempered glass (10 mm) with extruded rounded aluminum finishing. Partitions for controlled environments, particularly secondary packaging lines, made from brushed AISI 304 stainless steel with 10 mm tempered glass and integrated base guard.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/39/protetor-mecanico-tiyy.jpg Wall guards with antibacterial and fungicidal action, free of acetic acid, for cleanroom applications. Options include brushed stainless steel with EPDM rubber lining, mechanical PVC protector, and rounded stainless steel impact protector.
• https://danica.com.br/uploads/produtos/27/luminarias-lauz.jpg Fixtures equipped with anti-vibration polycarbonate sockets, safety locks, heat-protected contacts, and tempered finishing glass. Available in hinged and hanging models with optional emergency system. Designed for cleanroom environments.
• Turn-key Project Development and Assembly Services Complete project development, assembly supervision, and installation services for industrial cold storage facilities and cleanrooms. Includes project design, on-site assembly, and guaranteed timelines and performance. Offered as a bundled service alongside panel and door supply.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% structural cost savings with TermoRoof system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and foundational.

• NoraccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Joint venture operation between Dânica and Norwegian company Norac - Dânica-Norac - established in 2007, aimed at supplying interiors for the marine and offshore sectors. This partnership expanded Dânica's capabilities beyond traditional construction into specialized marine applications.
• Grupo SabroefoundationalOthersDânica was created through the acquisition of Sabroe's thermal insulation department by director Per Barke Nevermann. At the same time, Grupo Sabroe was acquired by York, forming the largest international group in the refrigeration industry at that time. This acquisition provided the foundational expertise for Dânica's thermal insulation business.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Trimo: Slovenian manufacturer of high-end insulated panels for facades and roofing. Competes with Dânica in PIR panel technology and architectural facade applications but primarily in European markets.

Direct peers

• Termotécnica: Brazilian manufacturer of EPS (polystyrene) products including insulated panels, construction blocks, and packaging. Competes with Dânica in EPS-core panels and modular construction in Brazil.
• Isoeste: Brazilian manufacturer of insulated panels and construction systems headquartered in Goiânia. Competes directly with Dânica in PIR/EPS panels for civil construction, cold storage, and facades across Brazil.
• Metecno: Italian-founded global manufacturer of insulated metal panels with strong operations in Brazil and Latin America. Directly competes with Dânica across PIR/EPS panels for cold storage, industrial buildings, and cleanrooms.
• Hörmann: German global leader in industrial and commercial doors including sliding, swing, and high-speed doors for cold storage and logistics. Directly competes with Dânica's door and dock product portfolio.
• Isopan (Tata Steel): Italian manufacturer of insulated metal panels owned by Tata Steel, with presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Direct competitor in PUR/PIR foam-core panels for industrial and cold storage applications.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Global leader in insulated panels and building envelope solutions with extensive presence in Europe, North America, and growing operations in Latin America. Competes with Dânica in high-performance PIR panels and modular construction.
• ArcelorMittal Construction (Stampal): Steel-major-affiliated construction solutions provider offering insulated panels, roofing, and structural systems. Broader portfolio than Dânica but competes in panel and roofing categories in Brazil and Latin America.

Emerging players

• Knauf Industries: Global building materials group producing EPS/XPS insulation and insulated panels. Adjacent competitor with expanding presence in Latin American construction and packaging markets.
• Rockwool International: Global leader in stone wool insulation products, including fire-rated panels for industrial and cold storage. Competes with Dânica's LDR Rockwool panel line and broader mineral wool insulation category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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