Roofinox

What Roofinox does

Roofinox GmbH is an Austrian specialty materials manufacturer (headquartered in Sulz, Austria; manufacturing facilities in Austria, Germany, and Finland) that invented and is the sole producer of HFX Edelstahl (HochFleXibler Edelstahl) — a proprietary high-flexible stainless steel engineered exclusively for building envelopes. The company sells a complete 4,000+-article system covering roof systems (standing seam, shingles, plates, architectural profiles), facade systems, the R.SYS complete gutter drainage system (250+ articles), flashings, and proprietary accessories, backed by an industry-leading 60-year material warranty and 200+ year product life expectancy. Surface-design portfolio spans 50+ finishes including electro-colored (DURA, PYRA), plasma-colored (PLASMA, IONIC, OPTRON), and patinated (ZINN) variants that achieve permanent color without pigments or lacquers. The GenerationenDach™ turnkey roof package bundles planning, engineering, patented components, and PV/solar-integration readiness.

The company monetizes through one-time hardware sales (coils, sheets, system components, accessories) priced at zinc/aluminum parity for standard surfaces and at a premium for colored surfaces, with quotes routed through a primary channel of regional Spengler/Dachdecker/Klempner installers across the DACH region (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), supplemented by direct sales to architects/specifiers and project developers. Marketing leverages AIA/RIAI-accredited CPD webinars, multi-language websites (German, English, French, English-US), project reference galleries, and validated EPD sustainability data (93% recycled content, 3x lower CO2 than aluminum composite). Customer segments include architects and planners, metalworking trades, residential building owners, heritage-restoration specialists, commercial/industrial builders, and rainwater-harvesting applications; named reference projects span Silvretta Therme, Nebelhornbahn, Cornell University Morrill Hall, and Sportpark Graz. Roofinox is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership and acquired Inox-Color GmbH (Germany) in January 2022 to internalize electrochemical surface-finishing capabilities.

Name

Roofinox

Legal name

ROOFINOX GmbH

Website

https://roofinox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Roofinox GmbH is an Austrian specialty manufacturer of proprietary HFX Edelstahl stainless steel for building envelopes (roofs, facades, gutters), serving architects, metalworking installers, and project developers across the DACH region, USA, and France through a 4,000+-article complete system with a 60-year material warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stainless Steel Roofing and Facade Systems

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ)

Keywords

• Stainless steel roofing
• Metal facade systems
• Roof drainage systems
• Architectural metalwork
• Building envelope materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Sulz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HFX Stainless Steel Material Sales: Roofinox manufactures and sells HFX stainless steel in coils, sheets, and strips. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales of materials (coils, sheets) used by metalworking professionals (Spengler/Dachdecker) for roofing, facade, and gutter installation.
2. Complete Roof and Facade Systems: Sale of complete roof and facade system components including standing seam systems (Stehfalz), shingles (TARTAN, SKALA, MANSARD, METRO), facade panels (GRID, AXIS, MATADOR), architectural profiles (ZAGROS, ATLAS, DOLOMIT, JURA), flashings, and gutters. The complete system approach enables cross-selling across 4,000+ articles.
3. Specialty Surface Design Products: Premium surface design products including electro-colored DURA, PYRA, PLASMA, IONIC, OPTRON, and PROTON surface lines. These specialty finishes command premium positioning while remaining cost-competitive with zinc or painted aluminum.
4. Accessories and Consumables: Specialty accessories including FG Falzgel (fold gel), FLM flux, SR special cleaner, ROEL cleaning oil, BLINI blind rivets, and Acustic sound insulation film. These proprietary consumables support the core material system and create ongoing revenue from the installer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Roofinox manufactures and sells HFX Edelstahl (HochFleXibler Edelstahl), a proprietary flexible stainless steel developed specifically for roofing, facade, and gutter applications. The company offers a complete building envelope system of more than 4,000 articles including surface designs, standing-seam and shingle roof profiles, plates, architectural profiles, the R.SYS drainage system, GenerationenDach™ complete roof packages, flashings, and processing accessories. Products are sold through regional metalworking professionals and directly to architects, contractors, and building owners across DACH, USA, France, and other European markets.

Product overview

Roofinox is an Austrian inventor and manufacturer offering the only complete system for roofs and facades made of HFX stainless steel. The core product is HFX Edelstahl (HochFleXibler Edelstahl), a proprietary highly-flexible stainless steel with Special FX effects developed specifically for building envelope applications. The product portfolio includes: (1) Surface Design Lines - 13 distinct surface finishes (CLASSIC, PEARL, CHROMA, ZINN, PLUS, DURA-matt, DURA-brillant, PYRA-matt, PYRA-brillant, PLASMA, IONIC, OPTRON, PROTON) offering variations from ultra-matte to mirror finish, natural gray to colored, patinated to marble effects; (2) Roof Systems - multiple cladding profiles including STEHFALZ standing seam, TARTAN/SKALA/MANSARD/METRO shingle systems (small format), GRID/AXIS shingle systems (large format), MATADOR plates, and ZAGROS/ATLAS/DOLOMIT/JURA/URAL/ALTAI architectural profiles; (3) R.SYS Complete Drainage System - over 250 articles for roof water management; (4) Flashings and Accessories - comprehensive flashing solutions and processing accessories (FG folding gel, FLM flux, SR cleaner, ROEL cleaning oil, BLINI rivets, Acustic sound insulation); (5) GenerationenDach™ - a complete turnkey roof package combining planning, components, and warranty. All products are engineered as a coordinated system with more than 4,000 articles ensuring aesthetic uniformity and functional compatibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HFX Edelstahl: HochFleXibler Edelstahl - the proprietary stainless steel material technology for roofs and facades with Special FX (Effects), offering ultra-matte surfaces, electro-coloring, and superior durability
• R.SYS
• GenerationenDach™
• Design Oberflächen

Products and services

• HFX Edelstahl (HochFleXibler Edelstahl) HochFleXibler Edelstahl is Roofinox's proprietary flexible stainless steel material developed specifically for roofing and facade applications. It offers self-healing corrosion resistance, 4× the strength of aluminum, ultra-matte surfaces, 100% UV resistance without pigments or lacquers, and is supplied in coils, sheets, and strips for metalworking professionals.
• Design Surface Lines (CLASSIC, PEARL, CHROMA, ZINN, PLUS, DURA-matt, DURA-brillant, PYRA-matt, PYRA-brillant, PLASMA, IONIC, OPTRON, PROTON) Roofinox's 13 surface finishes applied to HFX Edelstahl, spanning ultra-matte to mirror, natural gray to electro-colored, and homogeneous to marble-patterned. Includes brush-rolled (CLASSIC), pearl-blasted (PEARL), mirror-rolled (CHROMA), tin-coated patinating (ZINN), rib-embossed (PLUS), electro-colored DURA and PYRA, and plasma-colored PLASMA, IONIC, OPTRON, PROTON variants.
• STEHFALZ Standing Seam Roofing System Classic standing seam metal roof system in double standing seam (Doppelstehfalz) and angled seam (Winkelfalz) variants, manufactured from HFX Edelstahl for permanent watertight roofing on residential, commercial, and heritage buildings.
• TARTAN 33/43/53 Small-Format Square Shingle Quadratschindel (square shingle) in fluted configuration offered in sizes 33, 43, and 53 for minimalist roof and facade cladding in HFX Edelstahl.
• SKALA 33/41/51 Small-Format Overlapping Shingle Quadratschindel with overlapping configuration in sizes 33, 41, and 51, offering traditional charm for metal cladding of roofs and facades in HFX Edelstahl.
• MANSARD 53 Spire Shingle Spitzrautenschindel (spire shingle) size 53 for elegant roof applications in HFX Edelstahl.
• METRO 27 Rhombus Shingle Rhombusschindel (rhombus shingle) for modern roof and facade applications in HFX Edelstahl.
• GRID Large-Format Shingle System (GRID 35, GRID 56) Large-format rectangular shingles in GRID 35 (facade) and GRID 56 (roof) variants for expansive coverage and charming appearance on facades and roofs in HFX Edelstahl.
• AXIS Large-Format Design Shingle (AXIS 120, AXIS 240) Large-format design shingles in AXIS 120 (roof, original since 2007) and AXIS 240 (facade) variants for distinctive HFX Edelstahl cladding.
• MATADOR 88 Roof and Facade Plate Large roof and facade plate marketed as the strongest roof plate in the world, manufactured from HFX Edelstahl for high-impact and large-format applications.
• Architectural Profiles (ZAGROS, ATLAS, DOLOMIT, JURA, URAL, ALTAI) Architectural facade and roof profiles in HFX Edelstahl including ZAGROS 30 and ATLAS 62 meander profiles (slim and deep), DOLOMIT 25 and JURA 40 trapezoidal profiles (slim and deep), and URAL 16 and ALTAI 60 spire profiles (slim and deep) for distinctive architecture.
• R.SYS Complete Drainage System The first complete stainless steel roof drainage system comprising over 250 articles including half-round and box-shaped gutters in alloys 1.4301 and 1.4404, electro-colored variants, rainwater pipes, hooks, welded and deep-drawn components, and a specially developed gutter adhesive. Designed for maintenance-free, long-life roof water management.
• GenerationenDach™ Complete Roof Package Turnkey package for standing seam roofs in HFX Edelstahl combining planning, structural engineering, patented and tested building components, and a 60-year material warranty. Available in Original (standard double standing seam), Flex (with PV/solar mounting flexibility), and XL (seam lengths 10m to 30m+) variants.
• Flashings (Verblechung) Flashings, claddings, coverings, and connections for protecting corners and edges of buildings in HFX Edelstahl, including window frames, dormer claddings, base flashings, chimney coverings, parapet caps, window sills, cornice coverings, and gable flashings.
• Processing Accessories (FG Falzgel, FLM Flussmittel, SR Spezialreiniger, ROEL Reinigungsöl, BLINI Blindnieten, Acustic Schalldämpfer) Specialty consumables supporting the HFX Edelstahl installation system: FG Falzgel folding gel for standing seams, FLM flux for soldering, SR special cleaner for extraneous rust, ROEL cleaning oil, BLINI stainless steel blind rivets, and Acustic sound insulation foil for roofs and facades.
• Interior Design Applications (Innenausstattung) Interior design applications of HFX Edelstahl including wall and ceiling cladding, counters, wardrobes, coverings, and decorative elements for residential and commercial interiors.

Quantifiable outcome

• HFX Edelstahl lasts over 200 years vs. 15-30 years for conventional roofing materials, eliminating multiple replacement cycles
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Inox-Color GmbH (Walldürn, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since January 1, 2022, Inox-Color GmbH from Walldürn, Germany, belongs to the ROOFINOX Group. Inox-Color is a specialist in the technically demanding field of mechanical, chemical, and electrochemical surface refinement — particularly the coloring of stainless steel products. This acquisition strengthened Roofinox's capabilities in electro-coloring and plasma coloring technology, directly supporting the DURA, PYRA, PLASMA, IONIC, and OPTRON surface product lines.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zambelli: Zambelli is a German manufacturer of metal roofing systems, rainwater drainage (gutters and downspouts), and sheet metal processing machines. Direct competitor to Roofinox in the European metal roofing and gutter system market, with overlapping trade channel distribution to Spengler/Dachdecker professionals.
• VMZINC: VMZINC (a brand of the Umicore group) is a leading European supplier of rolled zinc products for roofing, facade cladding, and rainwater systems. Direct competitor to Roofinox in the architectural metal roofing and facade category with comparable systems-based GTM through metalworker and roofer channels across Europe.
• Bemo Systems: Bemo Systems (Germany) manufactures standing seam metal roofing and facade systems in aluminum and stainless steel for commercial and architectural projects across Europe. Direct competitor to Roofinox in the architectural standing seam and complete roof system category with similar specifier-driven GTM.
• NedZink: NedZink (Netherlands) produces rolled zinc sheet and strip products for building envelope applications including roofing, facades, and gutters. Direct competitor to Roofinox in the architectural zinc roofing market across Europe with comparable Spengler/Dachdecker distribution model.
• Nordic Copper (Aurubis): Aurubis Architectural / Nordic Copper supplies rolled copper products for roofing, facade cladding, and rainwater systems across Europe. Direct competitor to Roofinox in the premium architectural metal roofing category, especially for high-end and heritage projects where copper is the incumbent premium choice.
• Prefa Aluminiumprodukte: Prefa is an Austrian manufacturer of complete aluminum roofing, facade, and rainwater systems with a strong DACH presence. Direct competitor to Roofinox in the building envelope category — competing on lightweight roofing systems, complete-system approach, and similar architect/trade channel GTM.
• Rheinzink: Rheinzink is one of Europe's most established manufacturers of titanium zinc for roofing, facade, and gutter applications. Competes directly with Roofinox in the premium architectural metal roofing space, with similar trade-channel distribution and comparable system-based specification approach.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Kingspan is a global building envelope manufacturer offering insulated panels, roofing systems, and facade solutions. Not a direct metal-roofing competitor but a broad incumbent in the building envelope category where Roofinox specifies its stainless steel systems into larger project assemblies.
• Ruukki (SSAB): Ruukki (part of SSAB) is a Nordic steel manufacturer offering coated steel and metal roofing products for residential and commercial buildings. Broader incumbent in the European metal roofing category where Roofinox competes in the premium stainless steel niche with a more focused architectural specification model.

Emerging players

• Rimex Metals: Rimex Metals (UK) specializes in architectural metal finishes for stainless steel, titanium, and zinc used in facades, roofing, and interior applications. Comparable to Roofinox in colored and patterned stainless steel surface technology, though with a narrower product portfolio and less complete system offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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