Name

Covertex

Legal name

Covertex Ltd.

Website

https://covertex.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Fabric Products

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Heavy-Duty Flexible Packaging (Construction, Chemicals, Liners) (IMALABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

Keywords

• Inflatable shelter systems
• Rapid deployment products
• Engineered fabric structures
• Fluid containment solutions
• Military specification shelters

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Engineered Fabric Solutions: One-time purchase model for inflatable and rapid deployment products including AirShelters, fluid containment tanks, rescue equipment, and marine products. Products are custom-manufactured to customer specifications with standard and custom sizing available.
2. Custom Manufacturing & Engineering Services: Custom design and manufacturing services for specialized applications. Includes measurement, design database management, and inspection services for winepress membranes and other custom products.
3. Maintenance & Inspection Services: In-house inspection services for existing products including winepress membrane evaluation, repairs, and specifications logging for future reference.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Covertex designs, engineers, and manufactures inflatable and rapid deployment fabric products including air shelters for emergency response and defence, fluid containment tanks and secondary containment systems, inflatable rescue bridges, marine fuel/water storage tanks, winepress membranes, and branded sports markers. The company custom-manufactures products to military-grade specifications using proprietary high-frequency welding techniques and engineered PVC/polyurethane fabrics. Their products serve government agencies (emergency services, military), marine operators, event organizers, and wineries across more than 20 countries.

Product overview

Covertex is a global leader in engineered fabric solutions for inflatable and rapid deployment products, serving emergency services, defence, and marine industries. The product portfolio spans multiple core categories: AirShelter systems (Emergency AirShelters, Major Incident AirShelters, Decontamination AirShelters, Defence Air Shelters, and Custom Large Service Shelters) for rapid-deployment workspaces; fluid containment solutions (Flexible Drums, Flexi Tanks, Frame Tanks, Marine Tanks, and Secondary Containment systems); rescue and access equipment (Rescue Bridges); support systems (LED Lighting Systems, Helicopter & Vehicle Protection); and specialized membranes (Winepress Membranes for food and wine industries) and sports markers (Racecourse Markers and Branded Inflatable Markers for marine events). All products are designed for rapid deployment, durability in demanding conditions, and are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards using military-grade fabrics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency AirShelters (ERAS) Lightweight, fully inflatable rapid-deployment shelters designed for first response operations, providing instant self-contained workspaces in diverse climates and conditions. Available in multiple configurations including Standard, T Junction, and X Junction models. Designed for emergency services, police, ambulance, and civil defence organizations.
• Major Incident AirShelters (MIAS) The largest shelters in the Covertex range, capable of inflating in six minutes and sealed to protect against elements. Designed for establishing command centres, resuscitation centres, hospital overflow, and temporary accommodation. Interconnectable to expand facilities. Used by emergency services for major incident response.
• Decontamination AirShelters Advanced decontamination solutions ranging from single shower cubicles to large-scale mass decontamination stations. Feature durable sealed inflatable frames with integrated spray booms, floor bunding, and partitions. Processing capacity from 40 to 180 people per hour. Used for emergency CBRN and hazmat response.
• Inflatable Rescue Bridges Robust, stable inflatable platform engineered for versatile use across water, wetlands, ice, and unstable surfaces. Directionally launchable and towable, featuring water ballasted design for rough water stability and multiple grab lines for survivors and rescue crew. Bridges can be linked to increase length.
• Secondary Containment Systems Reliable secondary containment solutions for preventing spills and leaks of hazardous materials, constructed from heavy-duty chemical-resistant materials. Designed for industrial, military, and environmental applications with rapid deployment and flexible configurations.
• LED Lighting Systems Modular and portable LED lighting systems for inflatable, framed, or existing structures. Energy-efficient 12/24V operation with daisy-chain connectivity, waterproof construction, and multiple lumen options (700 or 1000 lumens per lamp).
• Flexible Drums Cost-effective flexible storage solutions for potable and contaminated water, available in capacities from 500 to 10,000 litres. Self-erecting design with pressure relief valve, stable on slopes up to 5 degrees, and manufactured to ISO9001 standards. Used for emergency water storage and humanitarian operations.
• Flexi Tanks Pillow-shaped flexible tanks for stationary bulk storage of drinking water, oils, and fuels including avgas and diesel. Self-erecting as they fill, easily collapsed for storage, manufactured to ISO9001 standards using specialized heavy-duty fabrics.
• Frame Tanks Rapidly deployable tanks with aluminium frame and quick-securing connectors for storage of liquids including hydrocarbons, potable water, and waste. Available in sizes from 5m³ to 20m³, ready for use in under 10 minutes.
• Defence Air Shelters Award-winning compact, robust, quick-deploy air shelters engineered from infrared and blackout material with removable floor and inner liners. Modular inflatable design allows seamless connection with other shelters and vehicles for flexible defence applications. Used by military forces including the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
• Custom Large Service Shelters (LSS) Award-winning modular shelters ideal for mess halls, mass accommodation, vehicle and equipment storage and maintenance, or large decontamination areas. Available in multiple sizes from 3.2m x 3.2m porticos to 9m x 6m extra-large configurations. Feature military-spec fabric with optional infrared/blackout capability.
• Secondary Containment Bunds Inflatable and batten supported bunds designed for rapid deployment, made to withstand highly corrosive substances. Ideal for spill containment, drip control for fuel vehicles and tanks, and vehicle and equipment decontamination.
• Helicopter & Vehicle Protection Made-to-measure helicopter covers providing gas and watertight protection against elements. All-weather covers, preservation covers, and helicopter wet floors (wet decks) available with custom options for soft inner layers, access panels, and pass-through chutes.
• Winepress Membranes Premium winepress membranes crafted from 1250gsm polyester-reinforced polyurethane developed in Europe. Compatible with major brands including Bucher, Diemme, Howard, and Velo & Willmes, manufactured using high-frequency welding with ISO 9001 compliance. Used in pneumatic winepress machines at wineries.
• Marine Tanks Fabric bladder tanks for storing auxiliary fuel or water on yachts, launches and charter vessels. Available in Bulwark Tank, Freestanding Tank, and Cavity/Contained Tank configurations with custom fittings for inlet, vent, and outlet. Manufactured from robust polyurethane and PVC fabrics.
• Sports Markers Inflatable branded markers for world-leading open water events including Louis Vuitton and America's Cup Regattas. Includes racecourse marker buoys and cylindrical/triangular branded markers, designed for harsh marine conditions with removable outer skins for branding changes.
• Custom Manufacturing & Engineering Services Custom design and manufacturing services for specialized applications. Includes measurement, design database management, and inspection services for winepress membranes and other custom products tailored to customer specifications.
• Maintenance & Inspection Services In-house inspection services for existing products including winepress membrane evaluation, repairs, and specifications logging for future reference.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inflates in under 6 minutes (Major Incident AirShelters)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OPEC Systems Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Covertex products in Australia. Located at 1319 Lytton Road, Hemmant, Brisbane, Queensland. Contact: Adrian Hawes ([email protected]). Provides local support and inquiries for Australian customers.
• K & J Safety Co. LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Covertex products in Taiwan. Located at 1st Floor, No.12, Alley 1, Lane 48, Section 3, Muzha Road, Wen Shan District, Taipei. Contact: Joseph Kang ([email protected]).
• Kaneyasu Co LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Covertex products in Japan. Located at 644-1, Kikugawa, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. Contact: Takayuki Nakamura ([email protected]).
• Technohouse (M) Sdn. BhdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Covertex products in Malaysia. Located at No. 55, Jalan 31/10A, Taman Perindustrian IKS, Kawasan Miel, Mukim Batu, 68100 Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur. Contact: [email protected].
• Frontier 21 EpptcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Covertex products in Singapore. Located at 50, Bukit Batok Street 23, #05-03, Midview Building, Singapore 659578. Contact: James Han ([email protected]).
• Spilcare -O Metalcen Pvt LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Covertex products in India. Located at 128/12, 2nd floor, Emerald Apartments, Annanagar West Extension, Thirumangalam, Chennai - 600 040, Tamilnadu. Contact: Nitin Khanna ([email protected]).
• Structurflex (Parent Company)coreOthersCovertex is a subsidiary of Structurflex Group, a manufacturer of tensile membrane structures and related products. Structurflex has offices in the United States and Malaysia. Covertex operates from Structurflex's Auckland headquarters at 99 Central Park Drive, Henderson.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rubb Buildings: UK-based manufacturer of engineered fabric and tensile membrane buildings across defense, aviation, and industrial sectors. Comparable fabric-construction technology and overlapping military and emergency-services customer base.
• Alaska Structures: US-based manufacturer of engineered fabric buildings and deployable shelter systems for military, humanitarian, and commercial customers. Closely comparable to Covertex in core product (fabric shelters), target market (defense and disaster response), and rapid-deployment value proposition.
• Weatherhaven: Canadian supplier of deployable, reusable shelter and camp systems for military, humanitarian, and emergency-response clients. Competes head-to-head with Covertex in soft-walled, rapid-deploy shelters for NGOs and armed forces.
• HDT Global: Manufacturer of military shelters, environmental control units, and expeditionary equipment for defense and government customers. Directly comparable to Covertex's Defence Air Shelters and LSS lines in terms of military fabric shelters and end-buyer overlap.
• Zeppelin GmbH (Shelter Systems): German-headquartered group whose shelter systems division produces inflatable and containerized deployable structures for military and humanitarian use. Comparable in rapid-deployment inflatable shelter category and Bundeswehr-era military contracts.
• Gichner Systems Group: US producer of expandable and containerized military shelters and modular tactical systems. Competes with Covertex in defense shelter provision, particularly in US/NATO procurement channels.
• Utilis SAS: French manufacturer of inflatable rescue and decontamination shelters used by European civil defense and military forces. Direct competitor in decontamination AirShelter and emergency response shelter segments.

Broad incumbents

• Dometic Group: Global incumbent in marine, RV, and outdoor equipment including sanitation, cooling, and fluid systems for vessels. Comparable to Covertex on marine-specific bladder tanks and OEM vessel outfitting but operates at much larger scale across wider categories.
• Survitec Group: Larger UK-based survival and marine safety solutions provider with defense and emergency services exposure. Comparable to Covertex on life-safety and marine segments but offers a much broader portfolio including liferafts and survival suits.

Regional players

• Winslow LifeRaft Company: US-based specialist in liferafts and marine safety equipment serving defense, commercial, and recreational marine markets. Comparable to Covertex on marine safety equipment for defense and emergency response but primarily serves North American customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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