Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG

What Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG does

Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of roofing systems headquartered in Stuttgart and operating across 19 European countries with seven production facilities in Germany and over 1,600 employees. Founded in 1857, Bauder designs, manufactures, and sells complete flat, pitched, and green roof systems from a single, vertically integrated portfolio that includes polymer and elastomer bitumen membranes (e.g., BauderKARAT, BauderSMARAGD), FPO-PP and PVC plastic membranes (BauderTHERMOPLAN, BauderTHERMOFIN, BauderTHERMOFOL), liquid plastics (BauderLIQUITEC PU and PMMA), polyurethane and biomass-based insulation (BauderPIR and BauderECO), green roof build-ups (BauderGREEN), penetration-free photovoltaic mounting (BauderSOLAR), and flat-roof fall protection (BauderSECUTEC). Every fourth flat roof waterproofing installation in Germany is reported to use Bauder components, and the company holds FM Global, FLL, DIN 18531/18234, and Broof (t1)/(t3) certifications.

The business operates a horizontal go-to-market model addressing architects and planners, certified processing contractors (Verarbeiter), specialist dealers (Fachhandel), commercial and industrial building owners, landscape architects, energy consultants, and private building owners. Revenue is generated through project-based B2B sales rather than disclosed pricing: over 90 field sales consultants (Fachberater) provide on-site specification support across Germany, complemented by a TÜV-Süd certified installer and dealer network, an application technology team handling up to 100,000 inquiries per year, and self-service digital tools (Flachdach-Navigator with 1,000+ system configurations and Steildach-Navigator). Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, certified channel partners, and digital self-service channels, with multi-year quotation-based pricing and access to price lists restricted to registered dealers and processors. Marketing emphasizes continuing education through Dach-Symposien, Nutzdach-Symposium, and TÜV-certified training programs, plus trade show presence at DACH+HOLZ and GaLaBau. Bauder maintains no public funding history, no disclosed M&A activity, and no institutional investors, with the GmbH & Co. KG structure retaining ownership within the founding family.

Name

Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://bauder.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1857

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of integrated roofing systems — waterproofing membranes, insulation, green roof build-ups, PV mounting, and fall protection — serving architects, contractors, dealers, and commercial and industrial building owners across 19 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Systems Manufacturing

NAICS

Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Modified Bitumen Roofing (IMADAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Built-Up Roofing (BUR) (IMADAFAH), Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Solar Mounting, Racking, Trackers & Structural BOS Manufacturing (EUAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Roofing systems manufacturing
• Flat roof waterproofing
• Thermal insulation products
• Green roof systems
• Bitumen and plastic membranes

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Materials Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells complete roofing systems including bitumen membranes, plastic/FPO/PVC membranes, liquid plastics, PIR insulation, ECO insulation, green roof components, photovoltaic mounting systems, and fall protection. Products sold through direct field sales, dealer network, and self-service digital channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG manufactures and sells complete roof systems for flat, pitched, and green roofs, including bitumen membranes, FPO/PVC plastic membranes, liquid plastics (PU and PMMA), PIR and biomass-based thermal insulation, green roof components, photovoltaic mounting systems, and fall protection equipment. All core components are produced in-house across seven German production facilities and sold directly, through certified dealers and processors, and via digital self-service planning tools.

Product overview

Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG is a leading European manufacturer of roofing systems offering integrated flat roof, pitched roof, green roof, photovoltaic, and fall protection solutions. The product portfolio centers on waterproofing technologies including bitumen membranes (BauderKARAT, BauderSMARAGD, BauderTEC), plastic/FPO membranes (BauderTHERMOPLAN, BauderTHERMOFIN, BauderTHERMOFOL), and liquid plastics (BauderLIQUITEC PU/PMMA). Complementary thermal insulation products include BauderPIR (polyurethane) and BauderECO (biomass-based sustainable insulation). The BauderGREEN brand covers complete green roof systems, while BauderSOLAR provides penetration-free photovoltaic mounting. The Bauder Flachdach-Navigator digital planning tool helps architects select from over 1,000 system configurations. All components are manufactured in-house to ensure system compatibility and quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BauderGREEN: Green roof and roof garden systems including extensive and intensive vegetation, retention systems, and biotope roofing.
• BauderSOLAR
• BauderPIR
• BauderECO
• BauderLIQUITEC
• BauderTHERMOPLAN
• BauderTHERMOFIN
• BauderTHERMOFOL
• BauderSECUTEC
• BauderFOAM

Products and services

• Bauder Flachdach (Flat Roof Systems) Complete flat roof waterproofing and insulation systems including bitumen membranes, plastic membranes (FPO/PVC), liquid plastics, and thermal insulation components for new construction and renovation. Targeted at architects, contractors, and commercial/industrial building owners.
• Bauder Steildach (Pitched Roof Systems) Pitched roof systems including underlay, underdeck and breathable roof membranes, rafter and between-rafter thermal insulation, and metal roof solutions for residential and commercial pitched-roof buildings.
• Bauder Gründach (Green Roof Systems) Green roof systems under the BauderGREEN brand including extensive and intensive vegetation, retention systems, accessible and driveable surfaces, biotope roofs, and sloped roof greening solutions for landscape architects and building owners.
• BauderSOLAR (Photovoltaic Mounting Systems) Penetration-free photovoltaic mounting systems for framed PV modules on flat roofs (BauderSOLAR F / F XL) and green roofs (BauderSOLAR G series), enabling solar integration without compromising roof waterproofing.
• BauderSECUTEC (Fall Protection Systems) Fall protection systems including railing systems, cable/rope systems, anchor points, skylight fall-through protection, and rope access systems for safe work on flat roofs in industrial and commercial settings.
• BauderTHERMOPLAN (FPO-PP Membranes) Premium FPO-PP polyolefin plastic membrane waterproofing system for flat roofs, manufactured since 1997 via extrusion. Available in T, T V, TL, and SK variants. Free of plasticizers, heavy metals, chlorine and halogens; fire rated Broof (t1) and (t3) and root-resistant.
• BauderTHERMOFIN (FPO-PP Membrane) FPO-PP plastic membrane system suitable for mechanically fixed installation or under gravel ballast, with ecological properties and freedom from plasticizers, heavy metals, chlorine and halogens.
• BauderTHERMOFOL (PVC-P Membrane) PVC-P based plastic roofing membrane for light roof waterproofing in industrial and hall buildings, suitable for new build and renovation projects.
• BauderLIQUITEC (Liquid Plastics) Liquid plastic waterproofing system for complex roof penetrations and details, comprising 1-component PU (solvent-free, diisocyanate-free) and 2-component PMMA (fast curing) variants with compatible fleece and accessories. ETAG 005 and EAD 030350-00-0402 certified.
• BauderPIR (PU Thermal Insulation) Polyurethane high-performance thermal insulation for flat roofs and terraces, available as flat boards, tapered (slope) insulation, compact roof systems, and terrace systems. Offers high compressive strength and fire resistance.
• BauderECO (Sustainable Insulation) Sustainable thermal insulation for flat roofs (BauderECO F) and pitched roofs (BauderECO S), composed largely of biomass and recycled materials, providing ecological high-performance insulation for energy-efficient buildings.
• BauderKARAT (Polymer Bitumen Membrane) High-quality polymer bitumen cap sheet membrane with performance values exceeding DIN requirements, offering high heat resistance, cold flexibility, and aging resistance for flat roof waterproofing.
• BauderSMARAGD (Root-Resistant Bitumen Membrane) High-quality polymer bitumen membrane with integrated root protection for green roofs, featuring mineral granule surface protection and exceeding DIN requirements.
• BauderTEC (Cold Self-Adhesive Bitumen System) Cold self-adhesive bitumen membrane system including KSO cap sheet, KSA first layer, KSD vapor barrier, and DAB sealing tape for heat-sensitive insulation and fire-risk substrates with variable seam bonding technology.
• BauderGREEN Products (Green Roof Components) Complete green roof product range including vegetation (sedum, herbaceous plants), filter fleeces, drainage and water storage elements, retention elements, protection/separation layers, gravel retaining strips, and small-area sets for landscape architects and contractors.
• Bauder Flachdach-Navigator (Digital Planning Tool) Online planning tool offering over 1,000 system configurations for flat and utility roofs, combining bitumen/plastic waterproofing, green roofing, photovoltaics, and fall protection. Used by architects and planners for system specification and product selection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 25% market share in Germany's flat roof waterproofing market
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FM GlobalminorOthersFM Global is an industrial insurance company that Bauder works with for industrial building roof insurance. Bauder products meet FM Global requirements for industrial construction roof safety, and FM Global insurance coverage is available for buildings using Bauder systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Irish-headquartered building envelope specialist with growing roofing and insulation businesses including insulated roof panels and tapered insulation systems. Broad incumbent with overlap in flat-roof insulation and integrated assemblies.
• Firestone Building Products: Manufacturer of EPDM and TPO single-ply roofing membranes and building envelope solutions with operations in Europe (now part of Holcim). Broad incumbent competing with Bauder's synthetic membrane and integrated system portfolio.
• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals and construction materials major with a roofing systems business (formerly Sarnafil) producing single-ply and liquid-applied membranes. Broad incumbent competing in flat roof waterproofing but as part of a much larger chemicals-led portfolio.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: U.S.-headquartered EPDM and TPO single-ply membrane manufacturer (Carlisle SynTec) with growing European presence. Broad incumbent in commercial flat-roof waterproofing competing with Bauder's BauderTHERMOPLAN FPO and BauderTHERMOFIN/FOL products.

Direct peers

• IKO: Global manufacturer of bitumen roofing membranes, modified bitumen systems, and waterproofing solutions serving European and international markets. Direct competitor in polymer-modified bitumen cap sheets and base layers used in flat roof construction.
• BMI Group: One of Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturers (formerly Braas Monier / Icopal), producing bitumen membranes, synthetic membranes, pitched-roof tiles and insulation. Direct peer with substantial overlap in flat and pitched roof systems across the same European geographies.
• Renolit: European manufacturer of polymer-based roofing membranes (RENOLIT ALKORPLAN PVC, TPO/FPO systems) and waterproofing solutions for flat roofs. Direct competitor focused on synthetic single-ply membranes with overlapping target customers and installers across Europe.
• Soprema: French-headquartered global waterproofing manufacturer producing bitumen membranes, synthetic single-ply membranes, liquid-applied systems, and insulation. Direct competitor in flat roof waterproofing with overlapping product portfolio and similar systems-based distribution model across Europe.

Emerging players

• Tremco Roofing: Manufacturer of single-ply membranes, modified bitumen systems, and roof coatings with European operations through Tremco CPG. Smaller European position than Bauder but directly competing in commercial flat-roof waterproofing.

Others

• Mapei: Italian multinational adhesives and construction chemicals manufacturer with a waterproofing line including PU/PMMA liquid-applied membranes and detailing systems. Adjacent competitor to BauderLIQUITEC in liquid-applied waterproofing and roof detail solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/bauder_international

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 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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