PREFA aluminum products

What PREFA aluminum products does

PREFA Aluminiumprodukte GmbH is a private Austrian manufacturer of aluminum building envelope systems, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Marktl/Lilienfeld. The company produces over 5,000 components across six categories: roofing systems (Dachplatte R.16, Dachschindel DS.19, PREFALZ, Dachraute, FALZONAL, Dachpaneel FX.12), facade systems (Siding.X, PREFALZ facade, PREFABOND composite panels, Wandschindel, Wandraute, extruded profiles), integrated solar systems (Solardachplatte, PREFALZ Solarmodul, PREVARIO mounting), roof drainage (gutters, downpipes), flood protection (Hochwasserschutz co-developed with Neuman Aluminium Strangpresswerk), and aluminum bands/sheets. Production occurs in Austria and Germany using coil-coating and powder-coating processes that yield weather-resistant finishes carrying up to 40-year warranties; the Marktl facility runs on 100% renewable energy and incorporates up to 87% recycled aluminum.

PREFA distributes exclusively through a B2B channel of certified installation partners (Verlegepartner, primarily spengler/dachdecker trades), trained at 9 PREFA Academy centers across Europe with approximately 3,200 partners trained annually. End customers are routed to local certified installers via a quote-forwarding service. The company markets to three primary segments - homeowners/renovators (Bauherren & Sanierer), installation partners (Verarbeiter), and architects/planners (Architekten & Planer) - through digital configurators, photomontage visualization, the PREFARENZEN architecture book and events, BIM/specification libraries, trade shows, and a 24/7 partner Webshop (Mein PREFA). Operating presence spans 23 European countries.

PREFA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the family-owned Dr. Cornelius Grupp industrial conglomerate, which employs over 9,000 people across 40+ production facilities worldwide. Headcount figures for PREFA itself range from 640 to 800 depending on source and measurement period. Revenue, ownership structure beyond the parent, and financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

PREFA aluminum products

Legal name

PREFA Aluminiumprodukte GmbH

Website

https://prefa.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PREFA Aluminiumprodukte GmbH is a private Austrian manufacturer of aluminum roofing, facade, solar, drainage, and flood protection systems, selling a coordinated 5,000+ product portfolio exclusively through a network of certified installation partners across 23 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Building Envelope Products

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Aluminum roofing systems
• Facade cladding products
• Standing seam roofing
• Solar roof tiles
• Building envelope solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lilienfeld

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Building Products: PREFA generates revenue through the sale of aluminum roofing, facade, solar, and drainage products to certified installation partners (B2B) and end customers. Products include Dachplatte, R.16, Dachschindel, PREFALZ, Sidings, solar systems, and accessories. The company sells through direct field sales to partners and operates a Webshop for partner ordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PREFA manufactures and sells aluminum building envelope products including roofing systems (roof tiles, shingles, standing seam panels), facade cladding systems, integrated photovoltaic solar roof tiles, roof drainage systems, and semi-mobile flood protection. The portfolio comprises over 5,000 coordinated products sold primarily to certified installation partners across 23 European countries, with end customers connected to those partners via configurators, photomontage services, and quote-forwarding tools.

Product overview

PREFA aluminum products is a comprehensive system provider of aluminum building envelope solutions, offering over 5,000 products across six main categories: roofing systems (Dach), facade systems (Fassade), solar systems (Solar), roof drainage (Dachentwässerung), flood protection (Hochwasserschutz), and aluminum bands/sheets (Bänder & Bleche). The portfolio includes the PREFALZ standing seam system, Dachplatte R.16 roof tiles, Dachschindel DS.19 shingles, Solardachplatte integrated solar roof tiles, Siding.X facade panels, and various drainage systems. The products work as a complete coordinated system with seamless transitions from roof to facade, backed by up to 40 years warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dachplatte R.16 Aluminum roof tile with modern design, simple installation, and high stability. Offers creative freedom with minimal weight and maximum longevity for residential and commercial roofing projects.
• Dachschindel DS.19 Aluminum roof shingle with fast installation, high storm resistance, and aesthetic design. Suitable for projects of any size with minimal weight for new builds and renovations.
• PREFALZ Dach (Standing Seam Roof) Standing seam aluminum roofing system offering numerous color and form possibilities for creative roof designs. Lightweight aluminum is easy to process and adapts to any construction project.
• Dachpaneel FX.12 Roof panel with futuristic design and high resistance. Irregular foldings create a lively play with light and shadow on building roofs.
• Dachraute 44 × 44 Aluminum diamond tile in 44 × 44 cm format with stucco surface. Offers elegant, modern appearance with large format, light weight, and storm-secure, weather-resistant performance.
• Dachraute 29 × 29 Aluminum diamond tile in 29 × 29 cm format with elegant shingle appearance and high resistance. Suitable for new builds and renovations, both traditional and modern.
• FALZONAL Color aluminum in band form offering versatile applications for craftsmen. Available in many colors for creative roof and facade designs.
• Siding.X Aluminum facade panel with striking foldings and modern, unique appearance. Versatile installation options and individual color selection ensure an extravagant, stable facade.
• PREFALZ Fassade (Standing Seam Facade) Standing seam facade system offering versatile design possibilities for roofs and facades. Lightweight, flexible aluminum is easy to process and provides a durable, stable solution.
• Aluminium Verbundplatte (PREFABOND) Aluminum composite panel with high stability, weather resistance, and versatile design possibilities for facades, balconies, and interior spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aluminum roofing weighs only 1/10th of traditional roofs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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 minor.

• Neuman Aluminium StrangpresswerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPREFA collaborated with its sister company Neuman Aluminium Strangpresswerk to develop the semi-mobile flood protection system (Hochwasserschutz). This partnership leverages shared aluminum expertise for product innovation in building protection solutions.
• PREFA Ungarn (PREFA Hungary)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPREFA Hungary provides photomontage creation support for the PREFA Austria customer service, enabling efficient processing of customer visualization requests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Kingspan is a global leader in insulated panels, building envelope systems, and roofing solutions. It overlaps with PREFA in facade and roofing but operates at much larger scale across broader product categories including insulation and structural insulated panels.
• Norsk Hydro: Norsk Hydro is a global aluminum producer with a building systems division offering aluminum facade and roofing products. It competes with PREFA in primary aluminum supply and downstream building envelope solutions across Europe.
• Sapa (Hydro Extrusions): Sapa, now part of Hydro Extrusions, supplies extruded aluminum profiles used in facade systems and architectural applications. It is comparable to PREFA's Strangpressprofile line and serves overlapping architectural and construction markets.
• Arconic (now Howmet Aerospace): Arconic supplied architectural aluminum products including coil and sheet for building envelope applications. While now refocused on aerospace, it historically competed with PREFA in architectural aluminum and could re-enter the segment.

Direct peers

• Kalzip (Tata Steel): Kalzip is a leading manufacturer of aluminum standing seam roofing and facade systems in Europe, directly competing with PREFA's PREFALZ product line. Both serve commercial and architectural projects with similar concealed-fix metal roofing solutions and target architect/specifier channels.
• Bemo Systems: Bemo Systems is a German manufacturer of aluminum standing seam roofing and facade systems with integrated solar mounting solutions. It is a direct competitor to PREFA in both traditional metal roofing and solar-integrated roofing segments across Europe.
• VMZINC (Umicore): VMZINC is a major European producer of rolled zinc roofing, cladding, and rainwater systems. It competes with PREFA in standing seam roofing, facade cladding, and gutter systems for high-end residential and commercial projects across Europe.
• Rheinzink: Rheinzink is a German manufacturer of titanium-zinc roofing, facade, and drainage systems. While the material is zinc rather than aluminum, it competes head-to-head with PREFA in premium architectural roofing/facade projects across DACH and broader Europe with comparable warranties and installer networks.
• Aluform System GmbH: Aluform is a German manufacturer of profiled aluminum sheets for roofing, facade, and industrial applications. It competes with PREFA in metal roofing systems and sandwich panels across European commercial construction.

Emerging players

• Solarstone (integrated solar roof): Solarstone offers integrated solar roof tiles as a newer entrant in the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market. It competes with PREFA's Solardachplatte in the emerging solar-roof hybrid category, representing a disruptive emerging player in PREFA's traditional roofing space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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