What Insulcon BV does

Insulcon BV, headquartered in Steenbergen, Netherlands, is the operating company of the Insulcon Group, a privately held European manufacturer and supplier of high-temperature and cryogenic insulation solutions. Founded in 1983 and part of the IPCom Group, Insulcon operates 11 wholly-owned subsidiaries across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Hungary, with manufacturing and conversion capabilities in Belgium (high-temperature technical textiles), Italy/Bergamo (technical textiles, formerly Tespe), and Rotterdam (gaskets and insulation, formerly ICL). The company's product portfolio spans aerogel blankets (Pyrogel®, Cryogel®, ArmaGel® distributed under partnership with Aspen Aerogels), high-temperature fibre products (Insulfrax®, Fyrewrap®, Fiberfrax®, Saffil® up to 1600°C via Alkegen), insulating and dense fire bricks, removable insulation covers (Wearflex®, AeroLite®), technical textiles (Keramab®, Ecomab®), lining systems (Silplate®, Refrex®/REL®), vacuum-formed shapes (Insulvac®), and expansion joints/bellows, covering a temperature range from -200°C (cryogenic) to 1600°C.

The business model is enterprise direct sales combined with in-house engineering services. Insulcon generates revenue from one-time product sales (insulation materials, bricks, textiles) and professional services (custom cutting, CNC water-jet machining, die-cutting, engineering support for complete furnace and kiln build-ups, and cladding delivered through a sister company). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific; no public pricing exists. Go-to-market is sales-led with engineering support, anchored by direct customer relationships, in-house conversion, and just-in-time logistics, supplemented by trade-show presence (Ceramitec 2026) and a multilingual digital presence.

Insulcon serves nine primary verticals: chemical/petrochemical, ferrous/steel, glass, marine and offshore, power generation and waste incineration, aluminium and non-ferrous metals, transport/automotive/train, domestic appliances, and emerging energy-transition segments (LNG, hydrogen/P2X, lithium-ion batteries). Marine and offshore is a certified focus area (Wheelmark, SOLAS, IMO FTP Code 2010) and petrochemical/refining is anchored by the aerogel product line's track record with the world's largest refiners and petrochemical operators. Certifications across the group include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ASTM C1728, EN 13501-1, ASTM E84, and RAL GZ 719, supporting qualification in regulated industrial end markets.

Name

Insulcon BV

Legal name

Insulcon B.V.

Website

https://insulcon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Insulcon BV is a Dutch manufacturer and European group supplier of high-temperature and cryogenic insulation materials, refractory bricks, aerogel blankets, and technical textiles, serving industrial customers across petrochemical, steel, glass, marine, power, and energy-transition end markets through direct engineering-led sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation Materials

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614), Fabric Coating Mills (313320), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerogel & Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) (IMADAGAG), Fireproofing & Intumescent Coatings (IMAIAKAH)

Keywords

• High temperature insulation
• Aerogel insulation materials
• Refractory bricks products
• Industrial thermal insulation
• Passive fire protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Steenbergen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. High-Temperature Insulation Materials Sales: Sale of high-temperature insulation materials including aerogel blankets, fibre products, refractory bricks, and technical textiles. Products are sold directly to industrial customers for specific applications. Just-in-time logistics supported by warehouse facilities.
2. Custom Engineering Solutions: Specialized engineering support for complete furnace and kiln build up including hot face, back up insulation, interfaces, sealing, and movement compensation. In-house production facilities for custom cutting, machining, and die-cutting.
3. Cladding and Installation Services: Supply of cladding for projects in cooperation with sister company which has more than 40 years of experience. Provides insulation and cladding expertise combined for complete project delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Insulcon BV manufactures, converts, and distributes specialty high-temperature insulation products and engineered thermal solutions for industrial clients. The company supplies aerogel-based insulation blankets, refractory bricks, ceramic fibres, microporous insulation, custom-engineered covers, and passive fire protection systems for petrochemical, steel, glass, marine, power generation, and process industries. Offerings include both branded materials (e.g., Pyrogel, Cryogel, ArmaGel, FyreWrap) and bespoke fabricated components produced in-house.

Product overview

Insulcon BV is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of high-temperature insulation solutions. The company operates as a multi-subsidiary group (Insulcon Group) providing a comprehensive portfolio of insulation materials and systems. The product portfolio centres on aerogel-based solutions (Pyrogel® and Cryogel® product lines including ArmaGel variants), high-temperature fibre products (Insulfrax®, Fyrewrap®, Fiberfrax®, Saffil®), refractory bricks (insulating fire bricks, fire bricks), and specialized insulation covers (Wearflex® and AeroLite). Additional offerings include high-temperature technical textiles (Keramab®, Ecomab®, Tespe®), lining systems (Silplate®, Refrex®), vacuum formed products (Insulvac®), and expansion joints/bellows. The company serves diverse industries including petrochemical, glass, ferrous, marine/offshore, power generation, transportation/automotive, ceramics, and emerging markets like LNG, hydrogen, and lithium-ion batteries. Products are engineered for temperature ranges from cryogenic (-200°C) up to 1600°C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wearflex®: Wearflex® insulation covers and expansion joints for high-temperature applications in various industries including automotive, marine, and industrial.
• Insulfrax®
• Fyrewrap®
• Fiberfrax®
• Saffil®
• Silplate®
• Pyrogel®
• Cryogel®
• ArmaGel®
• Refrex®
• Keramab®
• Ecomab®
• Tespe®
• Aerolite®
• Insulvac®

Products and services

• Pyrogel Aerogel Insulation Blankets High-performance aerogel-based insulation blankets for industrial high-temperature applications, providing thin-profile thermal performance on pipes, vessels, and process equipment. Targeted at petrochemical, power generation, and heavy industrial operators.
• Cryogel Cryogenic Aerogel Insulation Aerogel-based insulation engineered for cryogenic and low-temperature service (LNG, LPG, low-temperature process lines), offering thin cross-section and low thermal conductivity.
• ArmaGel Flexible Aerogel Insulation Flexible aerogel blanket insulation offering lightweight, conformable thermal protection for industrial piping, equipment, and marine applications.
• Wearflex Insulation Covers Custom-engineered removable and reusable insulation covers/jackets manufactured in-house for valves, flanges, fittings, and process equipment, allowing access for maintenance while reducing heat loss.
• AeroLite Insulation Cover Aerogel-based custom-engineered insulation cover system for high-temperature industrial equipment, combining thin aerogel core with protective outer layers.
• Insulating Fire Bricks (IFB) Lightweight refractory bricks used in industrial furnace linings, kilns, and high-temperature equipment requiring insulating back-up lining.
• Refrex Expanchor Lining System Engineered refractory brick and anchor lining system used to construct and refurbish industrial furnace linings, providing mechanical anchoring and improved campaign life.
• FyreWrap Marine Fire Protection Marine-grade passive fire protection wraps and blankets used on vessels and offshore platforms for engine rooms, bulkheads, and structural fire protection, certified to maritime fire-test standards.
• High Temperature Resistant Textiles High-temperature resistant textile products (cloth, tape, rope, sleeving) used for gasketing, sealing, welding protection, and thermal insulation in industrial environments.
• Silicon Carbide Heating Elements Silicon carbide (SiC) heating elements used as electric heating components in industrial high-temperature furnaces and processing equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% average labour saving with AeroLite removable insulation systems compared to conventional methods
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aspen AerogelscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for distribution and conversion of Pyrogel and Cryogel aerogel insulation products. Aspen Aerogels manufactures aerogel blankets using patented nanotechnology. Insulcon supplies and converts these materials into custom made solutions for European customers.
• TrendcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership highlighting Trend Insulating Firebricks (IFB) as a proven solution for demanding high temperature applications. Featured at Ceramitec 2026 trade show for engineering input, material selection support across furnace and kiln build up, and reliable availability for European projects.
• AlkegencoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for fibre products up to 1600°C. Alkegen materials are supplied and converted by Insulcon into custom made solutions for high temperature industrial applications.
• Cladding Sister CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation with sister company having more than 40 years of experience in cladding services. Insulcon supplies cladding for projects as a one-stop-shop supplier, providing insulation and cladding expertise combined.
• IPCom GroupminorOthersIPCom is identified as the parent company/group affiliation. Insulcon Group appears to be part of the IPCom group of companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aspen Aerogels: US-based manufacturer of Pyrogel and Cryogel aerogel insulation blankets. Insulcon is its European converter and distributor; both serve identical downstream oil & gas, petrochemical, and LNG applications with the same product technology.
• Alkegen (formerly Unifrax): Global manufacturer of high-temperature fibre products including Insulfrax, Fyrewrap, and Fiberfrax — the same brands Insulcon distributes in Europe. Direct competitor in high-temperature ceramic and low-biopersistent fibre insulation.
• Pyrotek: Global manufacturer of high-temperature insulation, refractory, and engineered materials for aluminium, glass, and foundry industries. Direct competitor in Insulcon's primary aluminium/non-ferro and glass verticals with comparable custom-engineering capability.
• Promat (Etex Group): Manufacturer of high-temperature insulation, passive fire protection, and calcium silicate boards for industrial, marine, and building applications. Overlaps with Insulcon's microporous and passive fire protection offerings, particularly in marine/offshore.
• Skamol: Danish manufacturer of high-temperature insulation products including calcium silicate, vermiculite, and microporous boards for industrial and residential applications. Comparable product range and European market overlap.
• Microtherm (Promat-owned): European manufacturer of microporous insulation panels for high-temperature industrial, petrochemical, and fire-protection applications. Direct competitor in the microporous/aerogel-adjacent product space with overlapping European industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Advanced Materials: UK-listed global leader in advanced ceramics and high-temperature insulation, serving petrochemical, steel, glass, and aerospace. Overlaps with Insulcon across refractory and fibre product categories but operates at materially larger scale.
• HarbisonWalker International: North America's largest producer of refractory products and services for steel, glass, and petrochemical industries. Comparable product portfolio in insulating fire bricks and dense refractories; broader geographic footprint.
• Calderys (Imerys Group): Global refractory solutions provider serving steel, cement, glass, and petrochemical end markets. Directly comparable to Insulcon's IFB and dense fire brick offerings, with greater scale and Asia-Pacific exposure.
• Saint-Gobain (Industrial Products): Global building and industrial materials giant with high-temperature and process insulation offerings via its Technical Insulation division. Far larger scale and broader portfolio than Insulcon, but overlapping customer base in petrochemical and industrial markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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