Perlite Italiana

What Perlite Italiana does

Perlite Italiana Srl con socio unico is an Italian industrial manufacturer of expanded perlite and expanded vermiculite products, founded in 1951 as the first producer of expanded perlite in Italy. The company operates a single production and logistics facility of over 48,000 m² in Corsico (Milano) and serves four primary end markets: construction (thermal insulation, lightweight screeds, cellular concrete), agriculture and horticulture (growing substrates, soilless cultivation, hydroponics), fire protection (passive fire-resistant plasters, intumescent paints for steel/wood/concrete, compartmentation products), and landscaping/urban greening (green roofs, green parking, green roundabouts, geotechnical fills). The portfolio is organised under multiple brand families including Perligarden/Perliroof/Perliparking/Perliround for green infrastructure, Perlical/Perlideck/Perlimix for lightweight concrete, ISOLATEK for fire-resistant plasters, and Perliter/Agripan/Agrilit for cultivation substrates.

The underlying technology is the thermal expansion of volcanic perlite ore and lamellar vermiculite to produce lightweight, inert, Euroclass A1 fire-rated aggregates with thermal conductivity as low as 0.051 W/mK and densities of 75-100 kg/m³. Products are certified to European EN standards for fire resistance (EN 13381, EN 1363-1366, classifications up to EI 240 / R120 / REI 180) and to sustainability schemes (ANAB, ICEA, LEED, GBC Home, CE). Revenue is generated through direct sales of materials and complete system solutions; pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers are directed to contact sales offices for quotes. Distribution covers Italy, Europe, and the Mediterranean basin, supported by dedicated technical and commercial offices for each product category. The company employs 11-50 people and maintains a share capital of €2,000,000.

Name

Perlite Italiana

Legal name

Perlite Italiana Srl con socio unico

Website

https://perlite.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perlite Italiana is an Italian manufacturer, founded 1951, of expanded perlite and vermiculite products for construction insulation, agriculture substrates, passive fire protection, and green-roof systems, supplying customers across Italy, Europe, and the Mediterranean basin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials

NAICS

Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing (327992), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327)

SIC

Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290)

akta.pro primary industry

Perlite & Vermiculite (IMAEAFAJ)

Keywords

• Expanded perlite manufacturing
• Construction insulation materials
• Passive fire protection products
• Green roof systems
• Hydroponic growing substrates

Headquarters

HQ city

Corsico

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Expanded Perlite Products: Sale of expanded perlite in various granulometries (fine, medium, coarse) for construction, industry, and agriculture applications
2. Vermiculite Products: Sale of expanded vermiculite for agriculture, construction, fire protection, and industrial applications
3. Green Roof Systems (Perligarden/Perliroof): Complete systems for green roofs, living walls, and technical greenery including vegetation, substrates, and waterproofing components
4. Fire Protection Products: Fire protection plasters (ISOLATEK Type 300, Type MII, Type MII T), intumescent paints, and compartment systems for joints and penetrations
5. Lightweight Screeds and Concrete: Premixed products (Perlical, Perlideck, Perlimix) for lightweight insulating screeds and concrete for construction
6. Growing Substrates: Professional growing media, grow bags (Agripan), and substrates for soilless cultivation in horticulture and floriculture

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Perlite Italiana manufactures expanded perlite and expanded vermiculite products in various granulometries for construction, industrial, agricultural, and fire protection applications. The company also produces complete green roof and technical landscaping systems (Perligarden brand), pre-mixed lightweight screeds and concrete (Perlical, Perlideck, Perlimix), passive fire protection plasters and intumescent paints (ISOLATEK range), and professional cultivation substrates including grow bags (Agripan) and potting soils (Perliter).

Product overview

Perlite Italiana is a manufacturer of expanded perlite and expanded vermiculite-based products for construction, industry, and agriculture. The portfolio is organized into several product lines: (1) raw perlite espansa (bulk) in various granulometries (Peralit 25, Idroperalit, Agrilit 3) for insulation, as fillers, and for hydroponic substrates; (2) vermiculite espansa in fine and medium granulometries for agriculture and fire protection; (3) Perligarden green roof and technical landscaping systems including Perliroof roof gardens, Perliparking green parking, Perliround green roundabouts, and Igroperlite for lightweight fills; (4) underlays and screeds (Perlical pre-mixed, Perlideck for prefabricated concrete, Perlimix for cellular concrete); (5) passive fire protection products including ISOLATEK Type 300/MII/MII T fire-resistant plasters, intumescent paints for steel/concrete/wood, and compartmentation products for joints and openings; and (6) professional cultivation substrates including Perliter soils and Agripan grow bags for soilless cultivation. The company has operated since 1951 from its Corsico (Milan) facility spanning over 48,000 m2.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perligarden: Green roof and technical landscape systems including Perliroof, Perliparking, and Perliround product lines for gardens, green roofs, and urban landscaping.
• Perliroof
• Perliparking
• Perliround
• Perlical
• Perlimix
• Perlideck
• Idroperalit
• Perliter
• Agripan
• Agrilit

Products and services

• Perlite Espansa SFUSA (Bulk Expanded Perlite) Bulk expanded perlite (volcanic rock-based) supplied in multiple granulometries for industrial applications (filler, lightweight aggregate, abrasive, refractory), construction thermal insulation, and agricultural cultivation substrates. For industrial buyers, contractors, and agricultural professionals.
• Vermiculite Espansa (Expanded Vermiculite) Expanded lamellar mica mineral produced through high-temperature treatment; used as a soil amendment in agriculture, thermal insulation in construction, filler in industry, and raw material for fire-resistant plasters. For agricultural professionals, construction firms, and industrial users.
• Peralit 25 (Coarse-Granulometry Expanded Perlite) Coarse-grained (1-5 mm) expanded perlite with bulk density 75-95 kg/m3, thermal conductivity 0.051 W/mK, Euroclass A1 fire reaction. Used for thermal insulation of non-practicable attics, dry floor insulation, cavity wall injection, and chimney insulation. For construction professionals and specifiers.
• Idroperalit (Hydrophobic Expanded Perlite) Hydrophobic-treated version of Peralit 25 with polymer coating, providing water-repellent properties and reduced water absorption; thermal conductivity 0.053 W/mK. For construction applications requiring moisture resistance.
• Agrilit 3 (Coarse-Granulometry Agricultural Perlite) Coarse-grained (2-6 mm) expanded perlite for agricultural applications with bulk density 70-90 kg/m3 and pH neutral. Used for cultivation substrates, soil amendments, potting mixes, cuttings, container lightening, and cube mix preparation. For agricultural professionals.
• Substrati di Coltivazione (Cultivation Substrates) Perlite-based and mixed cultivation substrates for soilless and hydroponic growing, nursery propagation, and landscaping applications. For greenhouse and nursery operators in horticulture, floriculture, and fruit growing.
• Perliter (Professional Growing Substrates) Professional growing substrates and potting soils for seeding, cutting, rooting, repotting, and landscaping, composed of coconut coir, blonde and black peat, and expanded perlite. For nursery operators and horticultural professionals.
• Agripan (Grow Bags for Soilless Cultivation) Specialized grow bags with perlite-based substrates for soilless (hydroponic) cultivation of horticultural and floricultural nursery species. Available in perlite, coconut-perlite, peat-perlite, and coconut-peat-perlite mixes. For hydroponic and greenhouse operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire resistance up to EI 240 for compartment systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schundler Company: One of the oldest and largest producers of expanded perlite and vermiculite in North America, directly competing with Perlite Italiana across construction, horticulture, and industrial filler applications. Highly comparable in terms of product portfolio and customer segments.
• Dicaperl Minerals: US-based manufacturer of expanded perlite products for construction, industrial, and horticultural markets. Direct competitor with overlapping product categories (filter aid, fillers, construction grades) similar to Perlite Italiana's diversified perlite offering.
• American Perlite Company: North American producer of expanded perlite serving filtration, construction, and horticultural end markets. Closely comparable in core product technology and customer base even though geographic focus differs.

Broad incumbents

• Imerys: Global French industrial minerals leader with a perlite and vermiculite product line among a much broader portfolio of mineral-based specialties. Competes with Perlite Italiana in minerals and fillers but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Nordisk Perlite: Scandinavian producer of expanded perlite for construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. Closely comparable in product mix and customer segments but focused on the Nordic market.
• Bergbau Perlite: German-based producer of expanded perlite serving Central European construction and industrial markets. Comparable product portfolio and specialization, with regional overlap in southern European markets.

Others

• ZinCo: Leading German manufacturer of green roof systems with overlapping Perligarden-equivalent product lines. Comparable in green roof systems and urban greening but does not produce the underlying perlite substrate.
• Promat (Etex): European passive fire protection specialist offering plasters, boards, and intumescent coatings. Directly competes with Perlite Italiana's ISOLATEK fire protection line in civil and industrial applications.
• Klasmann-Deilmann: European leader in professional growing substrates for horticulture. Comparable in the Perliter and Agripan substrate product lines, though its core competency is peat-based rather than perlite-based media.
• Optigreen: German provider of green roof and rainwater management systems with comparable product offerings to Perlite Italiana's Perliroof and Perliparking systems. Competes for specification in European green infrastructure projects.

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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