What Palram Americas does

Palram Americas is the North American operating subsidiary of Palram Industries Ltd., a privately held multinational plastics manufacturer founded in 1963 at Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan, Israel. The company produces extruded thermoplastic sheets, panel systems, and ready-to-assemble outdoor living products made primarily from polycarbonate and PVC, sold under product families including SUNTUF, SUNTUF PLUS, PALRUF, AG-TUF, EZ GLAZE, PALSUN, PALBOARD, SUNLITE, SUNGLAZE, SUNPAL, PALCLAD, and SUNTUF STADIA. Its proprietary technology platforms—MetalMatch (custom corrugation profile matching), SolarSmart (selective light/heat control), HYG (active antimicrobial protection), and BioBase (bio-attributed sustainable feedstocks)—differentiate its products and underpin its sustainability positioning. Manufacturing is supported by nine production sites globally with a closed-loop recycling process that recovers 13,000+ tons of polycarbonate and PVC annually with less than 1% manufacturing waste.

The company serves a diversified vertical mix spanning construction and architecture, agriculture, sign and display, safety and security glazing, industrial fabrication, and DIY/residential outdoor living, with marquee reference projects including ANZ Stadium, Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 3, Allianz Parque, Aviva Stadium, Mercedes Benz R&D Center Bangalore, Helios Krefeld Clinical Center, and Amberley RAAF Base. Customer segments are reached through a multi-channel go-to-market model combining direct regional sales offices (Kutztown PA; Doncaster UK; Ramat-Yohanan Israel), a global distributor and wholesale network serving professional contractors, fabricators, architects, and sign makers, and a separate Canopia consumer division distributing ready-to-assemble kits (greenhouses, gazebos, sheds, patio covers, carports, pool enclosures) through home improvement and garden retail channels. Palram Americas reports 251-500 employees and operates from its US office at 9735 Commerce Circle, Arcadia West Industrial Park, Kutztown, PA.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of both semi-finished industrial sheets and finished consumer kits; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds certifications including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, REACH compliance, RoHS compliance, VinylPlus membership, and verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Ownership remains founder/kibbutz-derived and private; no public listing, venture capital, or private equity involvement is disclosed in the source material. The company is led at the Americas level by President & CEO Amon Wirthiem, with global operations extending to six continents.

Name

Palram Americas

Legal name

Palram Industries Ltd.

Website

https://palram.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Palram Americas is the US subsidiary of Palram Industries Ltd., manufacturing extruded polycarbonate and PVC sheets, architectural panel systems, and Canopia DIY outdoor kits for construction, agriculture, signage, security, industrial fabrication, and residential customers through direct sales, distributors, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polycarbonate and PVC Building Materials

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Geomembrane/Geotextile Sheet Extrusion (IMANACAC)

Keywords

• Polycarbonate sheets
• PVC panels
• Thermoplastic sheets
• Corrugated roofing
• DIY outdoor kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Kutztown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Sheet Products: Sale of extruded semi-finished thermoplastic sheets (polycarbonate, PVC, acrylic) for industrial and commercial applications. Revenue generated through direct sales, distributors, and regional offices globally.
2. Panel Systems: Architectural panel systems including SUNGLAZE, SUNPAL, PALCLAD for roofing, siding, glazing and wall cladding applications.
3. Ready-to-Assemble Kits (Canopia): Finished consumer products including greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, patio covers, carports sold under the Canopia brand for residential outdoor living.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Palram Americas manufactures and sells extruded polycarbonate and PVC thermoplastic sheets, panel systems, and finished DIY outdoor products through its parent Palram Industries Ltd. The product range spans corrugated, flat, and multiwall sheets serving construction, agriculture, signage, industrial fabrication, safety/security, and DIY residential markets, alongside the Canopia line of ready-to-assemble greenhouses, gazebos, patio covers, and carports.

Product overview

Palram Americas is a leading manufacturer of semi-finished extruded thermoplastic sheets, panel systems, and finished products made primarily from polycarbonate and PVC. The product portfolio spans corrugated sheets (SUNTUF, SUNTUF PLUS, PALRUF, AG-TUF, SUNTUF DIY, EZ GLAZE, SUNTUF BEEHIVE, PALRUF DIY), flat solid sheets (PALSUN, PALBOARD, PALBOARD TERRA, PALIGHT, PALCLEAR, PALGLAS, PALGARD, PALOPAQUE), multiwall sheets (SUNLITE, SUNLITE DIY), and panel systems (SUNGLAZE, SUNPAL, PALCLAD, SUNTUF STADIA). The company also offers the Canopia ready-to-assemble outdoor living kit line for residential applications. Supporting technologies include MetalMatch for custom profile matching, SolarSmart for solar control, HYG antimicrobial technology, and BioBase sustainable bio-based materials. Products serve construction, architecture, agriculture, signage, industrial fabrication, and DIY residential markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Palram – Canopia: Ready-to-assemble outdoor living kits including greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, patio covers, door awnings, carports, enclosed gazebos, and pool enclosures
• SUNTUF
• PALRUF
• EZ Glaze
• PALSUN
• PALBOARD
• PALBOARD Terra
• AG-TUF
• MetalMatch
• SolarSmart
• HYG Technology
• BioBase

Products and services

• SUNTUF Corrugated Polycarbonate Sheet Corrugated polycarbonate sheet for industrial roofing, cladding, and commercial skylights, offering UV protection, up to 90% light transmission, impact resistance, and MetalMatch adaptation to any corrugated metal profile. Designed for architects, contractors, and industrial buyers specifying commercial roofing.
• SUNTUF PLUS Condensation Control Corrugated Polycarbonate Sheet Corrugated polycarbonate sheet with built-in condensation control, high light transmission, and light diffusion options targeted at commercial greenhouse applications. Sold to agricultural growers and greenhouse operators with a 10-year warranty.
• PALRUF Corrugated PVC Sheet Industrial corrugated PVC sheet combining structural performance with chemical and flammability resistance, serving as a corrosion-free alternative to metal roofing in harsh industrial and agricultural environments. Sold to industrial buyers, contractors, and agricultural operators.
• AG-TUF Corrugated PVC Liner Sheet Corrugated PVC liner panel engineered for industrial interior cladding and agricultural applications such as hog barns, dairy sheds, and poultry houses. Corrosion-free, chemical and water resistant, and easy to clean.
• SUNTUF DIY Corrugated Polycarbonate Sheet Lightweight corrugated polycarbonate sheet for home and garden roofing applications including patios, pergolas, carports, and garden sheds, with UV protection and curved-frame compatibility. Sold to DIY homeowners and home improvement retailers.
• EZ GLAZE Glass-like Corrugated Polycarbonate Sheet Glass-like 3mm corrugated polycarbonate sheet for DIY patio roofs and residential skylights, with high load capacity and a layout that fits directly over rafters without supporting purlins. Targeted at DIY homeowners and small-scale builders.
• EZ GLAZE BEEHIVE High Impact Polycarbonate Sheet High impact polycarbonate sheet with a honeycomb prismatic surface texture, designed for pergolas, patios, and outdoor structures requiring exceptional weather and hail resistance. Sold to DIY homeowners and light commercial buyers.
• SUNTUF BEEHIVE High Impact Corrugated Polycarbonate Sheet High performance impact-resistant polycarbonate roofing sheet with prismatic surface that generates diffused light with reduced glare, hail-proof construction, and superior strength for professional and residential projects.
• PALRUF DIY Corrugated PVC Sheet Corrugated PVC DIY sheet for home and garden roofing, cladding, patio covers, partitions, and underdecking with chemical resistance, UV protection, and easy installation. Sold to DIY homeowners via home improvement retailers.
• PALSUN Solid Polycarbonate Flat Sheet Flat solid polycarbonate sheet with superior impact resistance and glass-like transparency at less than half the weight of glass, for architectural glazing, facades, roofing, machine guards, safety glazing, and thermoformed lighting fixtures. Sold to architects, contractors, and industrial fabricators.
• PALBOARD Multilayer PVC Composite Sheet Multilayer PVC composite panel combining rigid PVC surface characteristics with a recycled PVC foam core, designed for 3D model making, wide format digital and screen printing, shopfitting, signage, and POP displays. Sold to fabricators, sign makers, and printers.
• PALBOARD TERRA Climate Positive PVC Composite Panel Climate-positive PVC composite panel with a negative carbon footprint, using recycled PVC and UBQ material upcycled from unsorted household waste diverted from landfills. Sold to fabricators and printers seeking sustainable substrates.
• PALIGHT Foamed PVC Flat Sheet Lightweight PVC foam board with mechanical and physical properties suited to easy processing, fabrication, and high-quality printing surfaces in Viscom, Build, and Colors variants. Sold to fabricators, sign makers, and printers.
• PALCLEAR Clear Solid PVC Flat Sheet Clear solid PVC flat sheet offering transparency and chemical resistance for industrial and construction applications. Sold to industrial fabricators and construction buyers.
• PALGLAS Acrylic Flat Sheet Acrylic flat sheet product line for applications requiring optical clarity and durability. Sold to fabricators and construction buyers.
• PALGARD Abrasion Resistant Polycarbonate Flat Sheet Abrasion-resistant polycarbonate flat sheet with advanced surface coating providing superior UV protection, abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance, suitable for protective shielding, safety guards, machinery protection, exhibits glazing, and windshields. Sold to industrial and safety/security buyers.
• PALOPAQUE Solid PVC Flat Sheet Solid PVC flat sheet providing durability and chemical resistance for signage and construction applications. Sold to fabricators, sign makers, and construction buyers.
• SUNLITE Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheet Multiwall polycarbonate sheet providing superior thermal insulation while allowing high light transmission for commercial skylights, roofing, and architectural applications. Sold to architects, contractors, and builders.
• SUNLITE DIY Residential Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheet Residential multiwall polycarbonate sheet for DIY home improvement projects including patios, carports, and garden structures. Sold to DIY homeowners.
• SUNGLAZE Solid Polycarbonate Standing Seam Panel System Solid polycarbonate standing seam architectural system for roofing and glazing providing a glass-like appearance with polycarbonate durability. Sold to architects, contractors, and developers.
• SUNPAL Multiwall Polycarbonate Standing Seam Panel System Multiwall polycarbonate standing seam architectural system for large-scale roofing and glazing projects requiring thermal insulation and large spans. Sold to architects, contractors, and developers of commercial buildings and infrastructure.
• PALCLAD PVC Interior Wall Cladding System PVC interior wall cladding system for hygienic wall panels in hospitals, agricultural facilities, and public buildings, offering cleanability and chemical resistance. Sold to healthcare and agricultural facility contractors.
• SUNTUF STADIA Profiled Large-Span Polycarbonate System Profiled large-span polycarbonate system designed for stadium roofing and other major architectural structures requiring wide spans. Sold to architects and contractors on stadium and large-venue projects such as ANZ Stadium, Allianz Parque, Aviva Stadium, and Beijing Olympic Sports Centre.
• Canopia by Palram Ready-to-Assemble Outdoor Kits Ready-to-assemble outdoor living product line including greenhouses, gazebos, storage sheds, patio covers, door awnings, carports, enclosed gazebos, and pool enclosures for residential customers, sold through home improvement and garden retailers. Operates as a separate sub-brand with a dedicated consumer website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Light transmission up to 90%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VinylPluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalram is a committed member of VinylPlus, the voluntary sustainable development program of the European PVC industry. Being a VinylPlus member guarantees that products are recyclable, maintains a green production process, and PVC products are produced using regrind vinyl. This partnership supports Palram's sustainability commitments and environmental compliance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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