Godelmann

What Godelmann does

Godelmann GmbH & Co KG is a third-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of concrete block products headquartered in Fensterbach, Bavaria. Founded in 1947 by Karl Godelmann as a producer of prefabricated ceilings, masonry and concrete roof tiles, the company refocused on paving stones in the late 1960s and now operates as the European market leader for paving stones, patio slabs, masonry blocks, ecological surface systems and concrete design elements, with approximately 550 employees across eight locations in Germany and the Czech Republic.

The company's core technology is high-performance concrete manufacturing supported by proprietary in-house mix designs, an internal stone laboratory, and DIBt-tested general type approvals. Its portfolio spans multi-stone and single-stone paving systems (GDM.APPIA, GDM.CASADO, GDM.DECA, GDM.MOLINA, GDM.VIA, GDM.CAMPA, GDM.NUEVA, GDM.TETRAGO), industrial paving (GDM.GOWITEC, GDM.H, GDM.SINUS), eco-paving systems with proactive water-management properties (proVapo evaporation-active, proDrain permeable, proWater wastewater-treating, including GDM.KLIMASTEIN), retaining walls and palisades, terrace slabs and design tiles (GDM.MASSIMO, GDM.AWA by Sebastian Herkner), planters, outdoor kitchens, and interior elements (tables, washbasins). The Gravelli sub-brand, produced at the Prague (Líšný) design manufactory, curates concrete as a premium interior material. Production is concentrated at the 30-hectare Fensterbach site — described as the largest concrete block plant in Europe — with five paving block machines, two slab presses and 3,500+ item storage capacity, supplemented by sites in Heinsberg (POETSCH), Wonfurt and Prague.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across five primary segments: private homeowners, public sector/municipalities, garden and landscape architects, construction companies/developers, and interior designers/architects. Distribution is hybrid: direct via five Idea Gardens/showrooms and the 2018 Berlin BIKINI flagship, plus an extensive dealer and landscape-constructor partner network searchable by postal code across Germany and Austria. Pricing is quote-based for most project work, with listed retail pricing on standardized design items (e.g., GDM.ARBO planter from €368.91 net). The company is CO2-neutral since 2015 (TÜV Rheinland), Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold (first concrete block plant worldwide), and a 2023 German Sustainability Award recipient.

Name

Godelmann

Legal name

Godelmann GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://godelmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Godelmann is a family-owned German manufacturer of concrete paving stones, eco-paving systems and architectural concrete products. Operating eight sites across Germany and the Czech Republic with ~550 employees, it serves homeowners, municipalities, architects and developers as a European market leader.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Building Material Dealers (44418)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone) (CRAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Concrete paving stones
• Water-permeable pavers
• Retaining wall blocks
• Landscape paving systems
• Architectural concrete tiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwandorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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, Others

Revenue model

1. Concrete block products: Paving stones, patio slabs, walls, and retaining walls sold as one-time purchases for residential and commercial landscaping projects
2. Architectural concrete interiors: High-performance concrete furniture, washbasins, decorative elements, and worktops sold as premium design products through showrooms and dealers
3. Planters and outdoor design elements: Decorative concrete planters, seating elements, and outdoor furniture sold as finished products
4. Custom concrete elements: Special components and individual pieces made in the concrete manufactory for custom projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GODELMANN GmbH & Co. KG manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of concrete products for outdoor and interior design, including multi-stone and single-stone paving stone systems, industrial pavers, evaporation-active and water-permeable eco-paving solutions, terrace planks and tiles, large-format concrete design tiles, walls and retaining-wall systems, planters, washbasins, outdoor design elements, kerbstones and barrier-free tactile guidance systems. Offerings are sold directly to end customers via Idea Garden showrooms and the BIKINI Berlin flagship, and through an established partner network of building-material dealers and landscape constructors for projects of any scale.

Product overview

GODELMANN is a family-run concrete block company offering a comprehensive portfolio of concrete products for sophisticated open space and interior design. The core offering consists of paving stones (multi-stone systems like GDM.APPIA, GDM.CASADO, GDM.DECA, GDM.MOLINA, GDM.VIA; single-stone systems like GDM.CAMPA, GDM.NUEVA, GDM.TETRAGO; and industrial paving like GDM.GOWITEC, GDM.H, GDM.SINUS), complemented by eco paving solutions (proVapo evaporation-active, proDrain permeable, proWater wastewater-treating systems featuring GDM.KLIMASTEIN, GDM.DRAIN). The terrace and tile range includes concrete slabs (GDM.MASSIMO, GDM.DEDALE, GDM.TETRAGO), the GDM.LIVA ceramic composite slab, and porcelain tiles (GDM.CHIANTO), plus concrete design tiles (GDM.DYAMANTE, GDM.ECLYPSE, GDM.ORIGAMI, GDM.AWA). Wall and retaining wall systems include GDM.GARDA, GDM.MASSIMO, GDM.MOLINA, GDM.NOVO walls and GDM.ALLAN, GDM.GRAN blocks. Steps and landings (GDM.MASSIMO, GDM.NUEVA, GDM.TETRAGO), planters (GDM.ARBO, GDM.CYLINDRIC, GDM.RECTANGULAR), and outdoor design elements (tree grates, seating, outdoor kitchens) complete the outdoor range. Interior design elements include concrete tables (GDM.TRIO SET, GDM.MOUNT, GDM.LUCCA), washbasins (GDM.SLANT, GDM.OVAL, GDM.BOX, GDM.ORB), and decorative accessories. The sub-brand Gravelli offers curated concrete design objects. Infrastructure products include kerbstones, gutter stones, barrier-free guidance systems, and symbol slabs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gravelli: Design brand from GODELMANN that redesigns concrete as a curated material with character, depth and emotional language. Offers tiles, planters, outdoor kitchen, washbasin and other design elements.

Products and services

• GDM.APPIA multi-stone paving system A multi-stone concrete paving system sold by Godelmann in its paving stones multi-stone system range for outdoor surfaces.
• GDM.CASADO multi-stone paving system A multi-stone concrete paving system from Godelmann for outdoor surfacing projects.
• GDM.DECA multi-stone paving system A multi-stone concrete paving system offered by Godelmann for outdoor surfacing.
• GDM.MOLINA multi-stone paving system A multi-stone concrete paving system from Godelmann for designed outdoor areas.
• GDM.VIA multi-stone paving system A multi-stone concrete paving system offered by Godelmann for outdoor surfaces.
• GDM.CAMPA single-stone paving system A single-stone concrete paving system (Einstein system) from Godelmann for outdoor surfaces.
• GDM.NUEVA single-stone paving system A single-stone concrete paving system from Godelmann for outdoor surfacing.
• GDM.TETRAGO single-stone paving system A single-stone concrete paving system offered by Godelmann for outdoor surfacing.
• GDM.GOWITEC industrial paving stone An industrial-grade concrete paving stone from Godelmann for heavy-duty commercial and infrastructure surfaces.
• GDM.H industrial paving stone An industrial-grade concrete paving stone from Godelmann for heavy-load areas.
• GDM.SINUS industrial paving stone An industrial-grade concrete paving stone from Godelmann for heavy-duty commercial and infrastructure surfaces.
• GDM.KLIMASTEIN evaporation-active eco-paving stone An evaporation-active concrete eco-paving stone from Godelmann that cools surfaces and supports the microclimate in urban heat.
• GDM.DRAIN water-permeable eco-paving stone A water-permeable concrete eco-paving stone from Godelmann that allows surface water to infiltrate into the substrate.
• GDM.SCADA Ornament water-permeable eco-paving stone A water-permeable, decorative concrete eco-paving stone from Godelmann for designed surfaces.
• GDM.LUNIX Ornament water-permeable eco-paving stone A water-permeable, decorative concrete eco-paving stone from Godelmann for designed outdoor surfaces.
• GDM.SCADA Liner water-permeable eco-paving stone A water-permeable, linear-patterned concrete eco-paving stone from Godelmann.
• GDM.RASENGITTER greenable eco-paving stone A concrete grid eco-paving stone from Godelmann that can be filled with substrate and grassed over to support green surfaces.
• GDM.GREEN greenable eco-paving stone A greenable concrete eco-paving stone from Godelmann designed to be filled with substrate and vegetation.
• GODELMANN proVapo evaporation-active surface system A proprietary concrete surface system from Godelmann that uses an evaporation-active face layer to cool paved surfaces and reduce urban heat-island effects.
• GODELMANN proDrain water-permeable surface system A proprietary concrete paving system from Godelmann engineered for high water permeability and stormwater management.
• GODELMANN proWater wastewater-treating surface system A proprietary concrete pavement system from Godelmann that treats and filters wastewater passing through the surface.
• GDM.MASSIMO Plank terrace plank A long-format concrete terrace plank from Godelmann for outdoor terrace surfacing.
• GDM.CHIANTO Tile terrace tile A large-format concrete terrace tile from Godelmann for outdoor terrace surfacing.
• GDM.LIVA 2.0 terrace plank A concrete terrace plank from Godelmann for outdoor terrace surfacing.
• GDM.DYAMANTE design tile A large-format concrete design tile from Godelmann for high-end indoor and outdoor applications.
• GDM.ECLYPSE design tile A large-format concrete design tile from Godelmann for indoor and outdoor applications.
• GDM.ORIGAMI design tile A large-format concrete design tile from Godelmann for indoor and outdoor applications.
• GDM.AWA design tile (Sebastian Herkner collection) A designer large-format concrete tile collection from Godelmann, designed by Sebastian Herkner, for premium indoor and outdoor applications.
• GDM.GARDA wall system A concrete wall system from Godelmann for garden and landscape walls.
• GDM.MASSIMO Wall wall system A concrete wall system from Godelmann for garden and landscape walls.
• GDM.MOLINA Wall wall system A concrete wall system from Godelmann for garden and landscape walls.
• GDM.NOVO wall system A concrete wall system from Godelmann for garden and landscape walls.
• GDM.ALLAN Block retaining wall system A concrete block retaining wall system from Godelmann for landscaping and terrain support.
• GDM.GRAN Block retaining wall system A concrete block retaining wall system from Godelmann for landscaping and terrain support.
• GDM.KLASSIK Palisade retaining wall system A concrete palisade retaining wall system from Godelmann for landscaping and terrain support.
• GDM.TETRAGO Palisade retaining wall system A concrete palisade retaining wall system from Godelmann for landscaping and terrain support.
• GDM.TETRAGO L-Wall retaining wall system

Quantifiable outcome

• Concrete recycling has saved more than 1 million tons of primary raw materials since 1980
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Poetsch (Beton-Poetsch GmbH & Co. KG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration of Poetsch company in Heinsberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen. Combined plants and stones form harmonious unit reflecting high standards of design and quality from both traditional companies. Includes production facility and ideas garden showcase.
• Gravelli (Líšný, Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGravelli design manufactory in Prague produces architectural concrete tiles, furniture, washbasins and accessories. Part of GODELMANN Group, representing 80 years of concrete expertise reinterpreted as curated interior design material.
• Gross.Max (Scottish landscape architecture firm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish landscape architecture firm that planned the Ideas Garden in Kirchheim unter Teck, showing different inspirations for garden design.
• Sebastian Herkner (Product Designer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning product designer who designed the GDM.AWA tile collection, transferring classic herringbone parquet aesthetic into high-density concrete design tiles.
• Jean-Paul Viguier et AssociésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that designed the Orange Headquarters 'Bridge' building in Paris, featuring GDM.MASSIMO in the foyer as part of the office of tomorrow concept.
• BIKINI Berlin (Shopping Center)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlagship store location in BIKINI shopping center Berlin since 2018, serving as supra-regional meeting point for customers and architects with full product range display.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CRH plc: Ireland-listed global building materials group with significant concrete products operations in Europe. Competes indirectly through subsidiaries in paving and hardscape categories at much greater scale.
• Wienerberger: Austrian-listed global leader in building materials including clay bricks and concrete products. Operates much broader portfolio across multiple countries; overlaps with Godelmann in concrete pavers and wall systems.
• Heidelberg Materials: German-listed global heavyweight in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete. Major upstream and adjacent competitor with vastly greater scale; relevant for benchmarking on sustainability roadmap and cement supply dynamics.

Regional players

• Marshalls plc: UK-listed market leader in landscape and building products including concrete paving. Highly comparable business model and product portfolio but operates primarily in the UK rather than competing directly in DACH.
• Unilock: North American manufacturer of concrete pavers and wall systems with strong design-led positioning. Comparable in product range and premium market orientation but does not directly compete in European markets.

Direct peers

• Kann Baustoffwerke: German manufacturer of concrete building and landscaping products including paving stones, walls, and palisades. Comparable product mix and distribution model with similar customer segments.
• Berding Beton: German concrete products manufacturer specializing in paving stones, slabs, and masonry elements. Directly competes with Godelmann in mass-market concrete hardscape products across Germany.
• Lithonplus: German manufacturer of concrete paving stones, slabs, and wall systems with comparable product portfolio and DACH-centric distribution. Direct head-to-head competitor in residential and municipal concrete hardscape markets.
• Birkenmeier: German concrete products manufacturer offering paving stones, slabs, wall systems, and design elements. Comparable mid-sized competitor focused on the DACH concrete hardscape market.
• Metten Stein+Design: German family-run manufacturer of concrete pavers, slabs, and design concrete elements. Comparable mid-sized German competitor with overlapping product categories including eco-paving and design collaborations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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