Imper Italia

What Imper Italia does

Imper Italia SRL is an Italian manufacturer of industrial waterproofing and insulation solutions, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mappano (Turin), Italy, with a stated share capital of €10.5 million and 51–100 employees. The company operates four interconnected product lines: bitumen-polymer prefabricated membranes (Bituminoso, including the Paralon and Star sub-brands), synthetic TPO/FPO and PVC-P membranes (Sintetico, including Sintofoil and the Rubberfix attachment system), liquid-applied membranes (SAPP&LAM, spanning acrylic, polyurethane, bituminous, and cementitious systems), and thermal and acoustic insulation products (Isolanti, including ISO-PIR polyurethane panels, rock wool, ERABOARD expanded perlite, and the SILENTIUM acoustic floor system). Underlying technology centers on material formulation and application systems developed over nearly 90 years of continuous R&D.

The company sells primarily to professional waterproofing installers, construction contractors, and specialized retailers, with a sales-led go-to-market model anchored by a technical sales force and the Roofing Management Program — a consulting service that assists clients on large projects with system selection, qualified installer proposals, and on-site construction phase monitoring. Pricing is quote-based with published price lists (Listino Prezzi) for professional customers. Distribution is direct B2B, supplemented by a dedicated commercial office serving the Iberian Peninsula (Spain) and an export function, indicating both domestic depth and early-stage international expansion. Sustainability positioning (eco-friendly formulations, cool roofs, green roofs, photovoltaic-integrated roofing) and the Imper Training School for designers and installers round out the company's value proposition in the European construction materials market.

Name

Imper Italia

Legal name

Imper Italia SRL

Website

https://imper.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Imper Italia SRL is an Italian manufacturer, founded 1936, producing bitumen-polymer, synthetic, and liquid-applied waterproofing membranes plus thermal and acoustic insulation products for professional installers, contractors, and large infrastructure projects across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waterproofing Membranes and Insulation

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC), Single-Ply Membranes (TPO/PVC/EPDM) (IMADAFAF)

Keywords

• Industrial waterproofing membranes
• Bitumen-polymer membranes
• Synthetic roofing membranes
• Liquid applied waterproofing
• Thermal insulation panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Mariano Comense

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waterproofing Materials Manufacturing and Sales: Imper Italia generates revenue through the manufacture and direct sale of waterproofing materials including bitumen-polymer membranes, synthetic membranes, liquid applied membranes, and insulation products. The company sells to professional installers, contractors, and specialized retailers in the construction industry.
2. Technical Support Services: The company offers technical consulting services including the Roofing Management Program for large projects, providing design assistance, installation contractor qualification, and construction phase monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Imper Italia manufactures and sells industrial waterproofing systems and insulation products for the construction sector. Its offering comprises four product lines — bitumen-polymer membranes (PARALON family), synthetic TPO/FPO and PVC-P membranes (SINTOFOIL), liquid applied membranes (acrylic, polyurethane, bituminous, cementitious) and thermal/acoustic insulation (ISO-PIR panels, rock wool, expanded perlite, SILENTIUM). The company also delivers technical consulting through its Roofing Management Program, assisting clients on large projects from system design through installer qualification and on-site monitoring.

Product overview

Imper Italia is an Italian manufacturer of industrial waterproofing solutions offering four interconnected product lines: Bituminoso (bitumen-polymer membranes including PARALON and STAR brands), Sintetico (synthetic TPO/FPO and PVC-P membranes including SINTOFOIL and RUBBERFIX systems), SAPP&LAM (liquid applied membranes for sealants, primers, protective coatings, and specialized waterproofing including polyurethane, acrylic, bituminous, and cementitious systems), and Isolanti (thermal and acoustic insulation including ISO-PIR panels, rock wool, expanded perlite, and the SILENTIUM acoustic system). The company complements its product portfolio with a Roofing Management Program for technical assistance on large construction projects. Founded in 1936, Imper Italia operates from Mappano, Italy, with €10.5 million share capital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sintofoil: Installation manual and system referenced for roofing applications
• Paralon
• Paralon EVO
• BITUPHALT
• RUBBERFIX
• Rhenflex PU
• Universal
• Elastogum
• Merogum
• Block H2O
• Block H2O HP
• Block H2O Fire
• Elastoblack Plus
• Elastosint PU
• RHENBIT
• FLASHING DETAILS
• PLASBIT
• UNOBLACK PLUS
• NYGUM BLACK PLUS
• SILENTIUM
• ERABOARD
• ISO-PIR
• DOMOTAC

Products and services

• Bituminoso (Bituminous Membranes) Bitumen-polymer prefabricated membranes for roofing, foundations and special applications. Includes PARALON, PARALON EVO, PARALON PLUS FIRE, BITEXTENE FLEX/MT, STAR, SICURBAR, BITUPHALT, RHENBIT and accessories (STICKER, COLD SYSTEM). Sold to professional waterproofing installers and construction contractors.
• Sintetico (Synthetic Membranes) Synthetic TPO/FPO and PVC-P waterproofing membranes for all roofing and infrastructure technical solutions, including the SINTOFOIL brand and the RUBBERFIX mechanical attachment system. Targeted at professional installers and contractors.
• SAPP&LAM (Liquid Applied Membranes) Liquid applied membrane systems applied without heat or special equipment, covering sealants and adhesives, primers, protective coatings, bituminous waterproofing (RHENBIT, PLASBIT), acrylic waterproofing (UNIVERSAL, MEROGUM, BLOCK H2O family, ELASTOGUM), cementitious waterproofing and polyurethane waterproofing (ELASTOSINT PU, RHENFLEX PU). Sold to professional installers for detailing and complex geometries.
• Isolanti (Insulation Products) Thermal and acoustic insulation solutions including ISO-PIR polyurethane panels (thermal conductivity up to 0.022 W/mK, 150 kPa compression resistance, temperature resistance up to 110°C, available with aluminum facing), rock wool panels, ERABOARD expanded perlite boards, combined products and the SILENTIUM acoustic floor insulation system. For residential and commercial construction.
• Roofing Management Program Technical consulting service for large and critical infrastructure projects: assists clients in selecting the appropriate Imper Italia waterproofing system, proposes qualified installation companies and monitors construction phases on site until project completion. Sold to project owners, general contractors and engineering firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Technical support provided through Roofing Management Program covering project design, installation contractor qualification, and construction phase monitoring

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei: Italian construction chemicals leader with waterproofing systems, sealants, and coatings as part of an extensive product portfolio. Directly comparable on liquid membranes and sealants but far larger and broader than Imper Italia.
• Sika AG: Swiss construction chemicals giant offering waterproofing membranes, sealants, and roofing systems as part of a much broader portfolio. Competes with Imper Italia in liquid-applied membranes and sealants but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple construction chemical categories.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: US-headquartered leader in EPDM, TPO, and PVC single-ply membranes plus insulation. Closely comparable on synthetic single-ply roofing systems but operates at much larger scale with global distribution.
• IKO: Major global roofing and waterproofing manufacturer with bitumen, synthetic, and insulation systems. Comparable in core waterproofing membrane offerings but with substantially broader geographic and product reach than Imper Italia.

Direct peers

• Soprema: French-headquartered specialist in waterproofing membranes (bitumen, synthetic, liquid-applied) with significant European and international footprint. Closely comparable in product focus and infrastructure project orientation.
• Danosa: Spanish manufacturer of waterproofing membranes, insulation, and drainage systems. Closely comparable in Iberian market reach (where Imper Italia operates a Spanish commercial office) and product breadth across bituminous and synthetic systems.
• Bauder: German specialist in flat roof waterproofing systems and insulation, with comparable emphasis on high-performance membranes and project-level technical support. Directly competes for European commercial roofing specifications.
• Bituver (Saint-Gobain): Italian manufacturer of bituminous membranes and insulation products, now part of Saint-Gobain. Comparable product portfolio across waterproofing membranes and thermal/acoustic insulation for the Italian construction market.
• Index S.p.A. Italian specialist in bitumen-polymer membranes and synthetic waterproofing systems, also serving roofs, foundations, and underground works. Direct competitor in Italian construction channels with comparable heritage and product breadth.
• Polyglass SpA: Italian manufacturer of bitumen-polymer and synthetic waterproofing membranes with a nearly identical product mix to Imper Italia (APP/SBS membranes, TPO/PVC, liquid systems). Directly competes head-to-head in Italian and broader European roofing and infrastructure projects.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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