What BILKA does

BILKA Steel S.R.L. is a Romanian privately held manufacturer of complete metal roofing systems, headquartered in Brașov, Romania, and founded in 2007 by Horațiu Țepeș. The company produces metal tiles (seven profiles including Britanic, Iberic, Romanic), corrugated sheet (T8 through T200 profiles), standing seam panels (Retro Panel and Retro Duo sub-brands), complete rainwater drainage systems, anticondensation membranes, thermal insulation panels, structural C/Z profiles, structural cassettes, and a full suite of roof accessories. Manufacturing runs on fully automated production lines using proprietary 10-layer multicoat protection technology on hot-dip galvanized steel, with premium SSAB Swedish steel supply for top-tier finishes (GrandeMat, 30-year warranty). The company operates from a 140,000 square meter production complex — the largest roofing systems facility in Eastern Europe — combining former facilities with the 14-hectare Hidromecanica 2 platform acquired in 2017.

BILKA serves two distinct customer bases: residential construction (homeowners, individual builders, residential developers), where it supplies aesthetic-driven metal tiles and standing seam solutions, and industrial/commercial construction (warehouses, commercial centers, agricultural facilities, sports halls), where it supplies corrugated sheet profiles, insulated sandwich panels, and structural systems. Distribution combines direct sales from four offices (Brașov HQ, Sibiu, Cluj in Romania; Neede in the Netherlands via BILKA NETHERLANDS B.V.) with a national distributor network and in-country sales representatives in Slovakia, Poland, and Bulgaria. Pricing is quote-based on project specifications (thickness, finish, color up to 29 options), with no public list price.

FY2023 revenue reached 1.23 billion RON (~250 million EUR), nearly 12x the 104.8 million RON reported in 2013. Exports contributed 40 million EUR in 2023 (up from 30 million EUR in 2022), with management targeting 100 million EUR in export revenue within 3–4 years. The firm holds approximately 25% market share in Romania — 1 in 4 roofs installed carries the BILKA brand — supports a 10% profit margin, holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, ranks #22 in Forbes Romania's Top 500, and operates with 800+ employees. The company is 100% founder-owned with no institutional capital and is funded entirely from operating cash flow and reinvestment.

Name

BILKA

Legal name

S.C. BILKA STEEL S.R.L.

Website

https://bilka.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

BILKA Steel is a Romanian metal roofing systems manufacturer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Brașov. Operating from the largest roofing production facility in Eastern Europe, it sells complete metal tile, standing seam, corrugated sheet, rainwater, and insulation systems to residential and industrial customers across Romania and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Roofing Systems Manufacturing

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

Keywords

• Metal roofing systems
• Metal roof tiles
• Corrugated roofing sheets
• Standing seam panels
• Rainwater drainage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasov

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Systems and Materials Sales: Bilka generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of complete roofing systems including metal tiles, folded sheet, corrugated sheet, rainwater systems, accessories, roof membranes, fence slats, and windows. Products are sold directly and through distributors to residential and industrial customers across Romania and export markets.
2. Complete System Sales (Pluvial Systems, Accessories): Additional revenue streams include complete rainwater drainage systems, roofing accessories (ridges, valleys, trims, ventilation strips), and roof membranes sold as components of the integrated roofing system offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BILKA manufactures and sells complete metal roofing systems for residential and industrial construction, including metal tiles (Țiglă metalică), corrugated sheets (Tablă cutată), standing seam panels (Retro Panel / Retro Duo), rainwater drainage systems, roof accessories, anticondensation membranes, thermal insulation panels, structural C/Z profiles, structural cassettes, and industrial fixing systems. The company operates fully automated production lines in Brașov, Romania, distributing directly and through distributors domestically and across several European markets.

Product overview

BILKA is a manufacturer of complete roofing systems based in Brașov, Romania, producing a comprehensive portfolio of metal roofing solutions for both residential and industrial construction. The product portfolio includes: Țiglă metalică (metal tile) in 7 models (Britanic, Iberic, Romanic, Hellenic, Gotic, Balcanic, Clasic), Tablă cutată (corrugated sheet) in models T8-T200 for various applications, Tablă fălțuită (standing seam) including Retro Panel and Retro Duo sub-brands, plus complete accessories including rainwater systems, anticondensation membranes, roof windows, and industrial products such as thermal insulation panels, structural C/Z profiles, structural cassettes, and industrial fixing systems. The company operates the largest roofing production facility in Eastern Europe with fully automated production lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Țiglă metalică (Metal Tile) Metal tile roofing sheets available in 7 models (Britanic, Iberic, Romanic, Hellenic, Gotic, Balcanic, Clasic) with thicknesses 0.40-0.60mm, multiple widths, and glossy, matte, or GrandeMat finishes backed by up to 30-year warranties, intended for residential roofing.
• Tablă cutată (Corrugated Sheet) Corrugated steel sheets for industrial and residential roofing, available in profile models T8 through T200 with varying thicknesses, rib heights, and weight specifications for roofing, facades, and structural applications.
• Tablă fălțuită (Standing Seam / Retro Panel / Retro Duo) Standing seam metal roofing with click-lock joints in Retro Panel and Retro Duo variants, offering a seamless appearance with no visible fasteners and minimum 8°–15° slope requirements, suitable for steep slopes, atypical buildings, and heritage structures.
• Sistem pluvial (Rainwater Drainage System) Complete rainwater drainage system including gutters and downspouts, fabricated from hot-dip galvanized Swedish steel (0.6mm thickness, 275 g/m² zinc coating on both sides, 35/40 micron paint per side), available in 2 dimensional groups (150/100, 125/90) and 18 color variants, with RUV4 UV resistance and RC5 corrosion resistance.
• Panouri Termoizolante (Thermal Insulation Panels) Insulated sandwich panels providing thermal insulation and weather resistance for industrial roofing applications such as warehouses, production facilities, and commercial buildings.
• Profile zincate C și Z (Galvanized C and Z Profiles) Galvanized steel C and Z profiles used as primary (columns, beams) and secondary (closures) structural elements for load distribution and construction adaptation.
• Casete structurale (Structural Cassettes) Structural cassette elements for industrial construction that add load-bearing capacity and structural rigidity to large buildings.
• Sisteme de fixare industriale (Industrial Fixing Systems) Industrial-grade fastening systems engineered to securely attach metal roof and wall installations under varied weather conditions and structural loads.
• Accesorii acoperiș (Roof Accessories) Complete range of roof accessories including ridge caps, valleys, flashing, aprons, and other metal profiles essential for proper installation and complete weather sealing of metal roofing systems.
• Folie acoperiș anticondens (Anticondensation Roof Membrane) Multi-layer anticondensation membrane that protects roof structures against moisture, wind, and dust while allowing ventilation and preventing condensation beneath metal roofing.
• Șipcă de gard (Fence Slats) Metal fence slats for perimeter fencing applications offering durability and weather resistance in various design options.
• Ferestre de mansardă (Attic Windows) Roof windows designed for attic and mansard spaces, providing natural light and ventilation in habitable roof spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-60 year lifespan of metal roofing when properly installed and maintained
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 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.

• SSAB (Swedish Steel)coreTechnology or IntegrationBilka uses SSAB steel as a premium raw material for its products. The Retro Panel and folded sheet products use steel from SSAB, which provides superior quality Nordic steel. The SSAB PLX material option offers 20-year warranty for color and corrosion resistance, demonstrating a strategic material supply partnership for premium product lines.
• Hidromecanica 2 (Brașov)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2017, Bilka acquired the Hidromecanica 2 platform in Brașov covering 14 hectares, which became the production and logistics base for expanded operations. This acquisition enabled the company to consolidate its manufacturing footprint in Romania and represents a significant strategic asset.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lindab: Swedish building products group with a large roofing systems business (metal tiles, rainwater, sandwich panels); a broad incumbent competitor across multiple CEE markets where BILKA exports.
• Kingspan: Global building envelope leader in insulated panels and roofing systems; overlaps with BILKA's industrial sandwich panel and structural roofing product lines across CEE.
• Plannja: Swedish metal roofing, rainwater, and building products brand (part of Ruukki Construction); a broader incumbent in Nordic and CEE metal roofing competing with BILKA's premium positioning.

Direct peers

• Budmat: Polish metal roofing and rainwater systems manufacturer with strong distribution across CEE; directly comparable to BILKA's metal tile and system offering.
• Blachotrapez: Polish metal roofing manufacturer with a broad portfolio of metal tiles, trapezoidal sheets, and roofing accessories, competing with BILKA across CEE export markets such as Romania, Hungary, and Slovakia.
• Bratex: Polish manufacturer of metal roofing tiles and modular roofing systems; competes with BILKA in metal tile product category across CEE markets.
• Pruszynski: Major Polish metal roofing and wall cladding producer operating across CEE; offers comparable metal tiles and trapezoidal profiles and is one of BILKA's most relevant regional scale competitors.
• Regamet: Romanian metal roofing and cladding manufacturer offering metal tiles, corrugated sheets, and standing seam systems directly competing with BILKA in the domestic market.
• Weckman Steel: Finnish metal roofing and rainwater systems producer; comparable in product portfolio (metal tiles, standing seam, gutters) and export orientation across Europe.
• Plastsistem: Romanian producer of metal roofing tiles, trapezoidal sheets, and accessories; competes with BILKA across the same residential and light industrial segments in Romania.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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