Soprema

What Soprema does

Soprema is the Dutch operating subsidiary (SOPREMA NL B.V., headquartered in Wijchen) of the France-based SOPREMA Group, a family-owned building materials manufacturer founded in 1908. The company produces and distributes waterproofing membranes (bitumen lines including Garantgum and Sopralene; PVC/TPO Flagon; liquid PMMA/PU Alsan), insulation boards (PIR/PUR, XPS, EPS, PAVATEX wood fibre, cellulose, stone wool), rooftop usage systems (Sopranature green roofs, Soprasolar mounting, SOPREMA Energy Roof turnkey solutions, terrace systems), and complementary equipment and safety products (Vlutters Tools & Safety, Soprasafe fall protection, Royalguard edge protection). Manufacturing for the Benelux market is concentrated in Belgium, including the Tongeren XPS plant (recycled-EPS based, operational since 2020) and the Grobbendonk bitumen plant housing the ZLOOP closed-loop recycling facility opened in September 2024 with EU RRF co-financing.

The company's technology stack centers on physical materials engineered for durability (Garantgum bitumen membranes independently verified at 30-year proven / 35-year expected lifespan per SGS-Intron BRL 1511 study) and on proprietary integration systems such as SOPRASOLAR Fix EVO ballast-free, no-penetration solar mounting and the SOPREMA Energy Roof full-service bundle that combines waterproofing, insulation, solar, safety, energy management, and financing. Sustainability is embedded at the product level through six Cradle-to-Cradle Bronze certified bituminous products and XPS made from 100% recyclable recycled EPS, and at the corporate level through the Let's Go to Zero program targeting CO2 neutrality by 2050. The Sopraloop continental circular program coordinates recycling sites across Belgium, France, Italy, and Spain for EPS/XPS, PIR/PUR, wood fibre, cellulose, and PVC/TPO streams.

Commercially, Soprema operates a hybrid go-to-market combining sales-led engagement with professional contractors and building owners, direct account-based online ordering (login-gated pricing, full order history, personal pricing), physical SOPREMA Center locations, equipment rental, paid project advice (wind load, building physics, drone inspections), and project-based turnkey sales via the SOPREMA Energy Roof offering from 1,500 m². Revenue is generated primarily through one-time material sales, with adjacent streams from rental, professional services, and managed full-service contracts. Customer segments are diversified across professional roofing contractors, building owners/property managers/VvEs, architects and specifiers, and civil engineering projects, with content marketing, the SOPREMA Academy training program, and the SOPRACITY system selector tool as the primary mid-funnel engagement channels.

Name

Soprema

Legal name

SOPREMA NL B.V.

Website

https://soprema.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Soprema is the Dutch subsidiary of SOPREMA Group, manufacturing and distributing waterproofing membranes, insulation, solar mounting systems, and green roof solutions for professional roofing contractors, building owners, and specification professionals across the Netherlands and Benelux.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials / Roofing and Waterproofing Systems

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

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

• Waterproofing membranes
• Roof insulation materials
• Solar mounting systems
• Green roof solutions
• Construction building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ijlst

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Waterproofing and Insulation Material Sales: Core revenue from selling bitumen, Kunststof (PVC/TPO), liquid waterproofing, insulation (PIR/PUR, XPS, EPS, wood fiber, stone wool), and roofing accessory products to professional roofing contractors and building owners. One-time product sales model with no stated recurring component for standard materials.
2. Solar Mounting Systems: Sale of SOPRASOLAR Fix EVO, SolarMount, SOPRASOLAR Ballasted, and SOPREMA Energy Roof solutions including solar panel mounting and integrated energy roof packages for flat roofs.
3. Equipment and Machinery Rental: Rental of equipment and tools including hot air devices, bitumen kettles, roofing machines, and climbing equipment to roofing contractors. Subject to rental agreement terms including 14-day payment term.
4. Project Advice and Technical Services: Technical advisory services including project advice, wind load calculations, building physics calculations, and drone roof inspections offered as paid professional services to support roofing projects.
5. SOPREMA Energy Roof Full-Service: Turnkey integrated energy roof solution combining waterproofing, insulation, solar panels, and energy management with financing support (financial leasing) for building owners, property managers, VvEs, and investors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Soprema manufactures and supplies waterproofing membranes (bituminous, PVC/TPO, and liquid PMMA/PU systems), insulation products (PIR/PUR, XPS, EPS, wood fiber, stone wool), solar mounting systems, green roof assemblies, and rooftop safety equipment for construction professionals. The company also delivers integrated turnkey solutions such as the SOPREMA Energy Roof, combining waterproofing, insulation, solar integration, and project management with financing support.

Product overview

Soprema is a building materials manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of waterproofing, insulation, rooftop, and solar integration products for the construction industry. The product range is organized around several core categories: waterproofing (bituminous membranes — Garantgum, Sopralene; liquid waterproofing — Alsan PMMA/PU; plastic membranes — Flagon PVC/TPO), insulation (PIR-PUR, XPS, EPS, wood fibre — PAVATEX, cellulose, stone wool, mineral wool), rooftop/usage systems (green roofs — Sopranature, cool roofs, solar mounting — Soprasolar Fix Evo, SolarMount, SOPRASOLAR Ballasted, SOPREMA Energy Roof, terrace systems with adjustable tile carriers), tools and equipment (burners, hot air welding machines, bitumen kettles, hand tools, safety gear), daylight solutions (skylights, upstands), and rooftop safety (Soprasafe fall protection, Royalguard edge protection). Products are sold through SOPREMA Centers and the online store, with project support services including roof inspections, wind load calculations, and building physics calculations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOPRANATURE: Green roof systems
• Soprasolar
• Garantgum
• Alsan
• Pavatex
• Sopraloop
• ZLOOP
• Flagon
• Soprasafe
• Efyos
• Easy Remove

Products and services

• Garantgum Bituminous Membranes
• Sopralene Self-Adhesive Bituminous Membranes
• Alsan Liquid Waterproofing Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Garantgum bitumen membranes achieve 30-year proven and 35-year expected lifespan per SGS-Intron independent study (BRL 1511)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bitumen Recycling NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry consortium co-founded by SOPREMA for collecting bitumen waste streams and converting them into new raw materials. Dutch bitumen waste is transported to Belgium (Grobbendonk) for recycling into new bitumen membranes. The consortium is a key pillar of the Sopraloop circular program.
• SGS-Intron B.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent testing organization accredited by the Raad van Accreditatie (Dutch Accreditation Council) that conducted the lifespan study for Garantgum bitumen membranes following Beoordelingsrichtlijn (BRL) 1511.
• Sopraloop Partners (European Recycling Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOPREMA's Sopraloop program coordinates recycling activities across Europe including partnerships with: Traxpo (ES) for EPS/XPS expertise; Essencia/Recydata for PU recycling in Antwerp; production sites in France (Pavatex in Vogezen for wood fiber, Strasbourg for PIR/PUR from PET bottles, Cestas for cellulose from glassine); and development of PVC/TPO recycling in Italy.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• IKO: Family-owned manufacturer of bituminous waterproofing membranes, single-ply systems, and insulation with strong European operations (IKO Enertherm, IKO Flexia). Directly competes with SOPREMA in bituminous membranes and rigid insulation for professional contractors.
• Renolit SE: German manufacturer of polymer-based roofing membranes (RENOLIT ALKORPLAN PVC/TPO), swimming pool liners, and facade films. Directly comparable to SOPREMA's Flagon PVC membranes for single-ply flat-roof applications across the European specifier channel.
• Sika AG: Swiss global specialty chemicals company with a large Roofing and Waterproofing systems portfolio (Sarnafil PVC/TPO, Sikabit bituminous membranes, Sikalastic liquid systems) directly competing with SOPREMA's Garantgum, Flagon, and Alsan lines for professional roofing contractors and building envelope projects in Europe.
• Derbigum (Kingspan Group): Belgian-rooted bituminous waterproofing membrane specialist now owned by Kingspan, serving Benelux and broader European markets. Directly comparable product, geography, and contractor channel to SOPREMA NL.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: US-headquartered manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and PVC single-ply roofing membranes (Carlisle SynTec) plus waterproofing and insulation systems. Comparable to SOPREMA in single-ply membranes and integrated roof assemblies, with growing European presence competing on similar specification channels.
• Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of bituminous and single-ply waterproofing membranes, PIR/PUR and XPS insulation, and green roof systems. Closely comparable to SOPREMA on integrated waterproofing + insulation + green roof bundles for the German-speaking and Benelux markets.
• BMI Group (Standard Industries): Europe's largest flat and pitched roofing manufacturer (Icopal, Vedag, Siplast, Braas) offering bituminous membranes, single-ply systems, and integrated solar roofing. Directly comparable to SOPREMA on product breadth, contractor channel, and pan-European geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Irish-listed global leader in insulated panels and rigid insulation boards (Kingspan Insulation, QuadCore, Trimo). Overlaps with SOPREMA's PIR/PUR, XPS, and PAVATEX wood-fiber insulation lines and increasingly in waterproofing through Derbigum.
• Rockwool A/S: Danish manufacturer of stone wool insulation and integrated building envelope systems for flat roofs, facades, and below-grade applications. Comparable to SOPREMA on flat-roof insulation and increasingly on integrated waterproofing + insulation assemblies.
• Holcim Solutions & Products (Firestone Building Products): Global building solutions arm of Holcim, combining roofing membranes (Firestone EPDM/TPO), insulation, and solar mounting systems. Comparable to SOPREMA in single-ply membranes, insulation, and integrated solar/wall mounts within a broader building materials portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 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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