Nelskamp

What Nelskamp does

Dachziegelwerke Nelskamp GmbH (Nelskamp) is a German family-owned manufacturer of concrete and clay roof tiles founded in 1926 and headquartered in Schermbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company operates six production facilities across Germany (Schermbeck, Hünxe-Gartrop, Dieburg, Wandlitz, Groß-Ammensleben, Unsleben) and serves three primary customer segments: professional roofing contractors (Dachhandwerk), planners/architects, and building material retailers. The company holds ISO 9001 certification, DINPlus certification for concrete tiles, and DIN/EN 1304 compliance, and offers a 30-year product guarantee. Nelskamp is managed by three co-managing directors (Georg Harrasser, Dr. Klaus Flacke, Michael Specht), is described as independent and family-owned with no disclosed parent company or institutional funding, and licenses the PLANUM brand from Spanish manufacturer La Escandella for its flat concrete tile line.

The core product portfolio spans concrete roof tiles (Finkenberger-Pfanne, S-Pfanne, Sigma-Pfanne, Planum, including the EasyLife lightweight variant at roughly 30% lower weight than conventional concrete tiles) and clay roof tiles in flat (F 10 PRO, F 12 Ü - Süd, F 14), smooth (NIBRA G 10 PRO), double-trough interlocking (D 13 Ü, D Classic), hollow interlocking (H 10, H 14), and reform/Rhineland/combined (NIBRA-Kombi-Ziegel R 10, Reform-Ziegel R 13 S) profiles. Under the Energiedächer (energy roofs) category, Nelskamp offers building-integrated photovoltaic solar tile modules matched to specific tile profiles (Planum PV, G10 S PV, R10 PV, R 13 S PV, D 13 Ü PV, D Classic PV, S-Pfanne PV), PVT combined electricity/heat modules (2Power, MS 5 2Power), the SolarPowerPack thermal system, and red-colored PV modules. The portfolio further includes the Livingroof green roof system, Flüssigkunststoffe liquid plastics, and proprietary surface technologies (LONGLIFE self-cleaning, ClimaLife environmentally active surface).

Nelskamp operates a sales-led go-to-market combining direct relationships with roofing professionals (supported by regional sales representatives and technical seminars) with a dealer network of building material retailers served by a website-based dealer locator. Distribution covers Germany as the core market, with active outreach into France (named regional distributors for Nord and Est), the Netherlands, Austria, and other European countries via multilingual websites (Czech, Polish, Dutch, Slovak, Ukrainian) and a Chinese-language site. Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of tiles, accessories, and solar systems; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with standard payment terms requiring payment without deductions after delivery and invoice receipt.

Name

Nelskamp

Legal name

Dachziegelwerke Nelskamp GmbH

Website

https://nelskamp.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nelskamp is a German family-owned manufacturer of concrete and clay roof tiles operating six production facilities across Germany. Founded in 1926, the company serves roofing contractors, planners, and building material retailers with tiles, building-integrated photovoltaic systems, and surface technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Materials

NAICS

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Structural Clay Products (3250)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD)

Keywords

• Concrete roof tiles
• Clay roof tiles
• Building-integrated photovoltaics
• Roofing materials manufacturing
• Solar roof tiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Schermbeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 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. Roof Tiles and Accessories Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling concrete roof tiles and clay roof tiles, along with accessories required for roof installation. Products are delivered from headquarters in Schermbeck or from production plants across Germany.
2. Solar Energy Systems: Photovoltaic and solar thermal systems integrated into roof tiles. Includes standalone PV systems (SolarPowerPack, MS 5 PV), combined electricity and heat modules (2Power, MS 5 2Power), and building-integrated PV solar tiles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dachziegelwerke Nelskamp GmbH manufactures concrete roof tiles, clay roof tiles, and building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar roof systems from six production facilities in Germany. The company supplies roofing materials for residential and commercial construction across Germany, the Netherlands, and France, and offers supporting components such as roof accessories and green roof systems.

Product overview

Nelskamp is a German manufacturer of roofing materials offering concrete and clay roof tiles as its core product lines, supplemented by building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar systems and green roof solutions. The concrete tile portfolio includes Finkenberger-Pfanne, S-Pfanne, Sigma-Pfanne (available in EasyLife lightweight variant), and Planum (flat tile). The clay tile range spans flat tiles (F 10 PRO, F 12 Ü, F 14), smooth tiles (NIBRA® G 10 PRO), double-trough interlocking tiles (D 13 Ü, D Classic), hollow interlocking tiles (H 10, H 14), and reform/rhineland/combined tiles (NIBRA®-Kombi-Ziegel R 10, Reform-Ziegel R 13 S). The solar division provides BIPV solar tile modules compatible with specific tile models (Planum PV, G10 S PV, R10 PV, R 13 S PV, D 13 Ü PV, S-Pfanne PV), combined PVT systems (2Power, MS 5 2Power), SolarPowerPack thermal systems, and green roof technology (Livingroof). The company also offers proprietary surface technologies (LONGLIFE, ClimaLife) and maintains six production facilities across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NIBRA: Brand for clay roof tiles including G 10 PRO, R 10 Kombi-Ziegel, and related products.
• EasyLife
• Climalife
• LONGLIFE
• SolarPowerPack (SPP)
• 2Power
• MS 5 PV
• MS 5 2Power

Quantifiable outcome

• EasyLife tiles are approximately 30% lighter than conventional concrete roof tiles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La EscandellacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLa Escandella owns the European PLANUM trademark (No. 7287956, filed October 2, 2008). Nelskamp holds an authorized license to use the PLANUM mark for its concrete tile products.
• ZimmerMeisterHaus (ZMH)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership with ZimmerMeisterHaus, a network for carpentry and roofing professionals.
• ausschreiben.deminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for product specification and tender text services for construction professionals.
• GebäudeGrün.info (BuGG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with German building greening association for green roof and living roof promotion.
• Charles-Eric LeclercqminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Northern France (Région Nord), based in Reims. Contact: Gsm 06 16 12 21 11.
• Frank KehretminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Eastern France (Région Est). Contact: Gms +49 173 28 78 175.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wienerberger: Wienerberger is the world's largest producer of bricks and a leading European roof tile manufacturer, with extensive concrete and clay tile ranges. Comparable to Nelskamp in core product (clay/concrete roof tiles) and as a multi-country player in the same category.
• Erlus: Erlus is a premium German roof tile manufacturer headquartered in Bavaria, offering concrete and clay tiles with proprietary surface technologies (e.g., Erlus Lotus). Direct German peer competing on the same professional channel and on similar premium-product positioning.
• Tondach (Wienerberger brand): Tondach is a Central/Eastern European clay roof tile brand within the Wienerberger group, focused on the German-speaking and CEE markets. Comparable to Nelskamp's clay tile range and distribution model in DACH region.
• BMI Group (Braas Monier / Icopal): BMI Group is the largest European pitched-roof systems manufacturer, offering concrete and clay roof tiles plus roofing accessories across multiple countries. It is the most direct competitor to Nelskamp in the German and broader European roof tile market.
• La Escandella: La Escandella is a major Spanish roof tile manufacturer and the owner of the European PLANUM trademark that Nelskamp licenses for its flat concrete tile. Direct peer in the concrete roof tile category and an explicit counterparty in Nelskamp's brand licensing.
• Jacobi Walther: Jacobi Walther is a German roof tile manufacturer with a long heritage, producing concrete and clay tiles plus accessories. Direct peer to Nelskamp in the German professional roofing channel and in the concrete/clay tile category.
• Röben: Röben is a German manufacturer of clay roof tiles, facing bricks and pavers with a broad clay tile portfolio. Direct peer to Nelskamp in the German clay roof tile segment and on the same professional contractor and planner channel.
• Meyer-Holsen: Meyer-Holsen is a family-owned German roof tile manufacturer producing high-end concrete and clay tiles, including large-format and glazed products. Direct German peer to Nelskamp, competing for premium residential and heritage projects.
• Creaton (Wienerberger): Creaton is a major German and European clay roof tile brand, now part of Wienerberger. Directly comparable to Nelskamp's clay roof tile portfolio (Dachziegel segment), competing for the same German roofing contractor and planner audience.

Regional players

• SanMarco (B&I Group): SanMarco is an Italian roof tile manufacturer (B&I Group) producing concrete and clay tiles, mainly serving Mediterranean markets. Comparable product portfolio to Nelskamp but with a regional (Italian/southern European) focus rather than DACH competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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