Grupo Preceram

Name

Grupo Preceram

Legal name

Preceram – Indústrias de Construção, S.A.

Website

https://solucoesparaconstrucao.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (327420), Gypsum Product Manufacturing (32742), Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing (3274), Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing (3271), Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (32712), Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120), All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (32799)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Structural Clay Products (3250), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum Board & Drywall Panels (IMADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products (IMADAEAM), Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC), Masonry Prefabricated Elements (Panels, Lintels, Sills) (IMADABAM)

Keywords

• Ceramic brick manufacturing
• Gypsum board production
• Mineral wool insulation
• Expanded clay aggregates
• Construction materials distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Pombal

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Manufacturing and Distribution: Manufacturing and direct distribution of construction materials including thermal bricks, gypsum boards, mineral wool insulation, and expanded clay aggregates throughout Portugal via their own distribution fleet.
2. E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales through Gyptec's online store for gypsum board products and accessories.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grupo Preceram manufactures and distributes a complete range of construction materials through six subsidiaries: Preceram (thermal and acoustic ceramic bricks), Preceram Norte (ceramic bricks), Nexclay (expanded clay), Só Argilas (raw and prepared clays), Gyptec (gypsum boards), and Volcalis (mineral wool insulation). Products are sold primarily B2B to construction companies, distributors, and retailers across Portugal via an owned distribution fleet.

Product overview

Grupo Preceram is a family-owned group of Portuguese companies manufacturing construction and building materials. The portfolio comprises five core product brands: Preceram (thermal/acoustic ceramic bricks), Nexclay (expanded clay insulation), Volcalis (mineral wool insulation), Gyptec (gypsum boards/plasterboard), and Só Argilas (raw clay extraction). These are complemented by sub-brands including Preceram Norte (ceramic bricks) and specialized products such as Gyptec Gold (multifunction gypsum board), Gyptec Protect (moisture/fire resistant gypsum), Gypcork and GYPCORK Protect (gypsum-cork composites), Preceram PRO thermal bricks, and Volcalis Alpha Plus (high-performance mineral wool). The group also offers the SKINIUM facade system developed in partnership with external companies. Digital tools include BIM object libraries, a solutions manager database, and technical installation manuals. The products are distributed through a complete and versatile fleet covering all of Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Preceram: Thermal and acoustic brick products; one of the largest ceramic brick producers in Portugal
• Preceram Norte
• Nexclay
• Gyptec
• Volcalis
• Só Argilas
• SKINIUM
• GYPCORK Protect

Products and services

• Preceram Thermal and Acoustic Ceramic Bricks Thermal and acoustic ceramic bricks manufactured by Preceram – Indústrias de Construção, S.A., with thermal resistance twice that of traditional equivalent bricks. Designed for constructing more efficient masonry walls in residential and commercial construction. Used by architects, engineers, and construction companies in Portugal.
• Preceram Norte Ceramic Bricks

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal resistance is twice that of traditional equivalent brick
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ISQ AcademyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gyptec partners with ISQ Academy for certified training courses on drywall installation. ARC - Academia de Remodelação e Construção co-organizes training programs.
• PERFISAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SKINIUM - The Wall System partnership for structural steel frame (Light Steel Framing) construction. PERFISA provides steel structures while GYPTEC and VOLCALIS supply gypsum boards and mineral wool. System is designed for lightweight, modular, sustainable facades.
• AMORIM CORK SOLUTIONScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SKINIUM system partner providing cork insulation components. Cork is incorporated into GYPCORK Protect boards for thermal and acoustic performance.
• MAPEIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025SKINIUM system partner providing mortars and construction chemicals for facade system installation.
• Associação Passivhaus PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partner for Passive House construction. Grupo Preceram is a strategic partner and participates in Passivhaus Portugal conferences and events.
• Ordem dos ArquitetoscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Professional architects association. Grupo Preceram partnered with Ordem dos Arquitetos for World Architecture Congress delegation, highlighting Eduardo Souto de Moura's recognition.
• StratBIMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Organizer of BIM Centro events. Gyptec sponsors BIM Centro'24 conference on Building Information Modelling methodology.
• Universidade de AveirominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Academic partner for BIM Centro'24 event organization.
• Cluster Habitat SustentávelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sustainability cluster partner for BIM Centro'24 event organization.
• VIDA IMOBILIÁRIAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Real estate media partner for Semana da Reabilitação Urbana events and Prémio Jovens Arquitectos awards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Broad incumbents

• BMI Group: Large European roofing and waterproofing systems provider owned by Standard Industries. Adjacent incumbent to Grupo Preceram in building envelope systems, often competing in the same architect-specified envelope projects.
• Saint-Gobain: French multinational with extensive building materials portfolio including gypsum (Rigips), insulation (Isover), mortars (Weber) and brick. Competes head-to-head with Grupo Preceram across multiple categories via its Weber, Placo and Isover brands.

Direct peers

• Rockwool: World leader in stone wool insulation for buildings. Direct comparable to Volcalis mineral wool, competing on fire resistance, acoustic performance and sustainability credentials in commercial and residential construction.
• Etex (Siniat): Belgian building materials group; Siniat is one of Europe's leading gypsum board brands. Direct comparable to Gyptec in plasterboard systems and integrated wall solutions, particularly in Iberia and Southern Europe.
• Knauf: Global leader in gypsum board and insulation systems. Direct comparable to Grupo Preceram's Gyptec gypsum boards and Volcalis mineral wool, with overlapping specification-driven sales models and BIM-led design support.
• Wienerberger: World's largest producer of clay bricks and a leading supplier of facade, roof and pipe solutions. Direct comparable to Grupo Preceram's Preceram and Preceram Norte ceramic brick business, with similar focus on energy-efficient masonry.
• Hebel (Xella): Xella brand for autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks and panels used in efficient masonry walls. Directly comparable to Preceram's thermal brick range in the energy-efficient masonry wall category.

Emerging players

• Steico: German manufacturer of natural fibre insulation (wood fibre, cellulose) and building systems. Comparable emerging player in the sustainable insulation space, competing for eco-focused specification in residential and Passivhaus projects similar to Grupo Preceram's portfolio.
• Cedral (Etex): Etex brand for fibre cement cladding and facade solutions. Comparable in facade and exterior wall systems to Grupo Preceram's SKINIUM offering, with overlap in lightweight modular facade specification.

Regional players

• Soprema: French-headquartered manufacturer of waterproofing, insulation and facade systems. Comparable in building envelope systems; primarily active in France and broader Europe but with limited direct Portuguese market overlap to Grupo Preceram.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/grupopreceram
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GrupoPreceram
• Facebookfacebook.com/grupo.preceram
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grupo-preceram
• Instagraminstagram.com/grupopreceram

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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