Franken Systems

What Franken Systems does

Franken Systems GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of liquid plastic waterproofing and sealing systems for the building envelope, headquartered and produced in Gollhofen, Franconia, with a Swiss branch in Freidorf established in October 2021. The company was founded in 2001 and operates three product brand families — FRANKOSIL (one-component solvent-free systems), REVOPUR (two-component multi-layer systems) and FRANKOLON (classic two-component sealants) — alongside a FRANKOTHEK accessory range of primers, aggregates, reinforcement fleeces, tools and the Turbo Shot curing accelerator. Core technology is built on polyurethane hybrid (PU hybrid) and silane-modified polyurethane (SMP) chemistries, with the company holding a European patent for FRANKOSIL 1K FBV fresh concrete composite waterproofing and proprietary primers such as PR115 and PR150.

Products are certified to the highest ETAG 005 performance class and carry an unusually dense stack of sustainability labels including Blue Angel, EMICODE EC1PLUS, QNG-Ready, DGNB Navigator, Sentinel Haus Institut, Minergie-ECO, baubook and ecobau, positioning Franken Systems as a specification-grade supplier for sustainable construction projects in the DACH region. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to professional applicators (roofers, plumbers, painters, carpenters) and via specification-driven demand from architects, planners, property managers and industrial facility owners, distributed through 7 direct German field sales representatives, 13 international distribution partners across nine European countries, and the wholly-owned Swiss subsidiary. The business is led by Managing Directors Sven Luckert and Dr. Christian Schobben with no disclosed external investors.

Name

Franken Systems

Legal name

FRANKEN SYSTEMS GmbH

Website

https://franken-systems.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Franken Systems GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of solvent-free liquid plastic waterproofing systems (FRANKOSIL, REVOPUR, FRANKOLON) for roofs, balconies, basements and joints, serving professional applicators, architects and property managers across the DACH region and select European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Construction Chemicals / Liquid Waterproofing Systems

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK)

Keywords

• Liquid plastic waterproofing
• Building sealing solutions
• Roof waterproofing systems
• Polyurethane construction chemicals
• Construction waterproofing products

Headquarters

HQ city

Gollhofen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Liquid Plastic Waterproofing Products: Sale of liquid plastic sealing systems under FRANKOSIL, REVOPUR, and FRANKOLON brands. Products include 1-component and 2-component systems, primers, accessories, and tools. Revenue is generated through direct sales to professional applicators and via international distribution partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Franken Systems develops, produces, and distributes solvent-free liquid plastic waterproofing and sealing systems for buildings under the FRANKOSIL (1-component), REVOPUR (2-component multi-layer), and FRANKOLON (classic 2-component) brand families. The product range covers roof, balcony, basement, joint, and structural waterproofing, complemented by primers (PR series), decorative surface protection systems, fire protection coatings for PV installations, and reinforcement/accessory materials. Products are manufactured at the Gollhofen (Franconia) headquarters and sold primarily to professional applicators, architects, and property managers across the DACH region and selected European markets.

Product overview

Franken Systems develops, produces and distributes liquid plastic waterproofing solutions under three main brand families: FRANKOSIL (1-component, solvent-free systems including FRANKOSIL 1K Plus, FRANKOSIL 1K Plus Graphite, FRANKOSIL 1K Basement, FRANKOSIL 1K FBV, and Turbo Shot accelerator), REVOPUR (2-component multi-layer systems including WP waterproofing products, TC coating/decorative products, and Fugenliquid JF200 R joint sealant), and FRANKOLON (2-component classic sealing systems including Thix, TexTura, and Flache variants). The product range is complemented by primers (PR 100, PR 110, PR 115, PR 120, PR 130, PR 140, PR 150 Mega-Primer), decorative aggregates (Coloritquarz, Glasperlenmischung, Marmorkiesel, Colorchips, Quarzsand), reinforcement materials (Polyester Fleece 110g/165g, WP Armierungsstreifen), and cleaning/thinning agents (TH 610, TH 620). Supporting tools include the Systemfinder for system selection and Untergrundberater for substrate preparation guidance. All products are manufactured in Germany (Gollhofen) and emphasize ecological properties including solvent-free, low-emission formulations with multiple sustainability certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FRANKOSIL®: Ecological 1-component liquid plastic sealing system for waterproofing surfaces, connections, and details.
• REVOPUR®
• FRANKOLON®
• FRANKOTHEK

Products and services

• FRANKOSIL 1K Plus Liquid Waterproofing System 1-component, solvent-free liquid waterproofing system for sealing surfaces, connections, and details on roofs, balconies, loggias, terraces, and structural waterproofing. The flagship FRANKOSIL product line includes variants for graphite UV resistance (Graphite), basement strip-sealing (1K Basement), and fresh concrete composite waterproofing (1K FBV, patented SMP technology). Certified with Blue Angel (DE-UZ 233) and EMICODE EC1PLUS.
• FRANKOSIL Turbo Shot Accelerator Accelerator additive for FRANKOSIL 1K Plus and FRANKOSIL 1K Plus Graphite that enables rapid curing, achieving full load-bearing capacity in approximately 1.5 hours. Designed for use in unpredictable weather conditions where fast return to service is required.
• REVOPUR WP 2-Component Waterproofing System 2-component, fast-curing, solvent-free waterproofing system (REVOPUR WP 200, WP 210, WP 240) for surfaces and connections on roofs, balconies, terraces, and structural waterproofing. Suitable for waterproofing beneath mastic asphalt and certified to ETAG 005 and EMICODE EC1PLUS.
• REVOPUR WP 220 FP Fire Protection Coating 2-component, fast-curing, solvent-free fire protection coating for application underneath photovoltaic (PV) systems on flat roofs. Provides an effective fire barrier layer and thermal protection reducing fire spread between PV modules. Independently tested by Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG.
• REVOPUR TC Decorative Coating System 2- and 3-component solvent-free, non-fading, fast-curing coatings (REVOPUR TC 300, 320, 330, 340, 360, 410, 415, 430, SPS 10) for decorative and functional surface optimization. Includes intermediate layers, thick coatings, topcoats, and binding agents for marble pebbles. Certified to EMICODE EC1PLUS.
• REVOPUR Fugenliquid JF200 R Joint Sealant 2-component, fast-working, solvent-free joint filler for industrial floor joints. Can be driven over again approximately 3 hours after installation. Certified to EMICODE EC1PLUS.
• FRANKOLON 2-Component Sealing System Classic 2-component solvent-free sealing systems (FRANKOLON Thix for details and extensions with thixotropic properties, FRANKOLON TexTura for surfaces and extensions, FRANKOLON Flache for surfaces without a fleece insert) with proven quality and excellent adhesive properties on various substrates.
• PR Series Primer and Bonding Agent System Comprehensive primer and bonding agent product line (PR 100 PUA primer, PR 110 FPO primer, PR 115 Multi Plastic Primer, PR 120 BT primer, PR 130 SL bonding agent, PR 140 Bitumen primer, PR 150 Mega-Primer) for optimal substrate preparation across mineral, plastic, and metal substrates. PR 150 Mega-Primer is a 1-component universal primer launched June 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Photovoltaic system saves 250 tons of CO2 per year through zero-CO2 production
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sentinel Haus InstitutcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership since 2023 for healthy and sustainable building certification. Products verified and listed in SHI database with Product Passports consolidating all relevant certification information. Supports QNG, DGNB, BNB, BREEAM, and EU Taxonomy compliance.
• AUSSCHREIBEN.DEcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with leading DACH platform for construction product data. Provides direct access to DGNB Navigator sustainability indicators for product specifications. Supports planners and architects in sustainable product decisions.
• BVI (Betriebs- und Versicherungswirtschaft)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with professional association for property managers. FRANKEN SYSTEMS participates in events like Dresdner Verwaltertage and Kölner Verwalterforum to reach property management professionals.
• CARLISLEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presenter of online symposium on roof renovation, combining FRANKEN SYSTEMS waterproofing expertise with CARLISLE roofing solutions.
• TECEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presenter of symposium on building renovation covering waterproofing, ventilation, and sanitary solutions.
• ZehnderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presenter of symposium covering ventilation and energy efficiency solutions for building renovation.
• ProtectSysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presenter of roof renovation symposium with protection systems expertise.
• baubook (Austrian web portal)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustrian construction products portal listing FRANKEN SYSTEMS products with certification, tendering, and funding criteria for ecological building.
• ecobau.chminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss sustainable building platform where FRANKEN SYSTEMS products are listed and rated for ecological construction.
• Currenta GmbH & Co. OHGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire testing partnership for REVOPUR WP220 FP fire protection coating. Currenta conducted simulations of fire exposure on flat roofs with elevated PV modules in accordance with CLC/TR 50670.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Henkel: Global adhesives, sealants and functional coatings major (Pattex, Tangit, Ceresit). Competes with Franken Systems in waterproofing and construction sealants as part of a much wider consumer-and-industrial portfolio.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain's façade, tiling and construction-chemicals division offering waterproofing and tiling/sealing systems; an established European incumbent with overlapping contractor-channel reach.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: Global construction chemicals business within BASF offering waterproofing, sealants and concrete solutions; a much broader incumbent that overlaps Franken Systems' liquid waterproofing and joint-sealing categories.

Direct peers

• Sika AG: Swiss global leader in construction chemicals and sealants, with overlapping liquid waterproofing, joint sealing and roofing systems sold through professional applicators across Europe — Franken Systems' direct competitive benchmark.
• Bostik (Arkema): Adhesives and sealants manufacturer serving construction and industrial markets globally; competes with Franken Systems' liquid plastic sealant systems in waterproofing and façade applications.
• Ardex: German specialty construction chemicals manufacturer with strong waterproofing, sealing and flooring systems. Direct German Mittelstand competitor with overlapping architectural and applicator customer base.
• KÖSTER Bauchemie: German specialist in waterproofing systems including liquid-applied membranes and sealants, with deep presence in DACH — the closest direct regional competitor to Franken Systems' liquid plastics portfolio.
• Mapei: Italian manufacturer of construction adhesives, sealants and waterproofing systems; offers similar chemical-based waterproofing solutions to professional applicators across Europe with a comparable B2B go-to-market.
• Triflex: German manufacturer of liquid-applied waterproofing and surface protection systems for roofs, balconies and parking decks; operates with the same professional-applicator channel and DGNB-relevant sustainability positioning as Franken Systems.

Emerging players

• Carlisle Construction Materials: Roofing and waterproofing systems supplier and Franken Systems' co-marketing partner on roof-renovation symposiums; an adjacent specialist expanding into the liquid waterproofing and fire-protection-under-PV applications where REVOPUR WP220 FP competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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