Kemper Systems UK

What Kemper Systems UK does

Kemper Systems UK (legal entity: KEMPER SYSTEM Ltd) is the UK and Ireland subsidiary of the German specialty chemicals manufacturer KEMPER SYSTEM GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Vellmar, Germany, with the UK operations based in Warrington. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes reactive resin-based liquid waterproofing systems used to create seamless, fleece-reinforced membranes for roofs, balconies, podiums, car parks, and other building surfaces. Its core product range centers on the KEMPEROL brand of polyurethane (2K-PUR, 1K-PUR) and PMMA (AC Speed) resins, supplemented by primers, accessories, and adjacent products such as the FALLSTOP fall-protection surfacing system.

The company sells primarily on a specification-driven basis, supplying authorized specialist contractors through a network of roofing and waterproofing merchants rather than direct-to-consumer. Revenue mechanics are based on one-time product and license sales tied to construction projects, supported by free site surveys, technical specification support, and a Training Academy that certifies installers. Free site surveys and technical service act as demand-generation rather than a separately billed revenue line.

Kemper Systems UK serves B2B customers across hospitality, education, government, heritage, and commercial real estate, with reference projects including the Royal Liver Building, TUC Congress House, Moulton School, and Marriott and Park Inn hotels. The company is a RIBA CPD Provider and holds BBA, ETA, FLL, LEED, and DGNB certifications that allow its systems to be specified on regulated and sustainability-mandated projects in the UK market. Headcount is in the 251-500 range, consistent with a mid-sized specialty building materials subsidiary rather than a small distribution office.

Name

Kemper Systems UK

Legal name

KEMPER SYSTEM Ltd

Website

https://kemperol.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kemper Systems UK is the Warrington-based UK subsidiary of German KEMPER SYSTEM, supplying reactive resin-based liquid waterproofing systems (KEMPEROL polyurethane and PMMA) to authorized contractors and specialist merchants across hospitality, education, government, and heritage projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals / Liquid Waterproofing Systems

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Liquid waterproofing systems
• Roof waterproofing membranes
• Polyurethane resin coatings
• Green roof waterproofing
• Parking deck surfacing

Headquarters

HQ city

Closter

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Waterproofing Systems: Sale of liquid waterproofing products including KEMPEROL 2K-PUR, KEMPEROL 1K-PUR, KEMPEROL AC Speed, and associated primers, accessories and surfacing systems to roofing contractors and specifiers.
2. Technical Services: Free site surveys, technical specification services, and contractor training through the KEMPER SYSTEM Training Academy to support product application and specification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KEMPER SYSTEM Ltd manufactures and supplies KEMPEROL liquid-applied waterproofing systems based on reactive resins (polyurethane, PMMA) that are applied on site and reinforced with fleece to form permanently elastic, jointless waterproofing membranes. The portfolio covers waterproofing systems, primers, surfacing systems, and accessories for roofs, balconies, terraces, green roofs, parking decks, bridges, interiors, and listed buildings. Products are sold through specialist roofing merchants and installed by a trained network of independent authorized contractors.

Product overview

KEMPEROL is a comprehensive liquid waterproofing and surfacing product portfolio from Kemper System. The core offering centers on reactive resin-based liquid waterproofing systems that are applied on-site and reinforced with fleece to form permanently elastic, jointless waterproofing membranes. The main product lines include KEMPEROL 2K-PUR (2-component polyurethane), KEMPEROL 1K-PUR (1-component polyurethane), KEMPEROL AC Speed (PMMA-based fast-curing system), KEMPEROL 022, KEMPEROL V 210 M, and KEMPEROL FALLSTOP (fall protection). Supporting these core systems are specialized primers (KEMPERTEC EP, EP5, AC, D, R, FPO), accessories (fleeces, jointing compounds, cleaning agents, quartz products, thixotropic agents, catalysts, inhibitors, thinners), and surfacing systems (KEMPERDUR AC Park/AC Park+ for parking decks, KEMPERDUR LASI for load-securing). The products serve diverse application areas including roofs, balconies/terraces, green roofs, parking decks/bridges, wind/water/solar installations, interiors, listed buildings, and special constructions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KEMPEROL 2K-PUR Waterproofing

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat resistance up to 250°C for short-term use under mastic asphalt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KEMPER SYSTEM GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK entity KEMPER SYSTEM Ltd is part of the German parent company KEMPER SYSTEM GmbH & Co. KG. Products are developed and manufactured in Germany with UK operations for sales, technical support, and contractor training.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika UK: Subsidiary of Sika AG, a global construction-chemicals major offering roofing and waterproofing membranes, coatings, and sealants. Overlaps with Kemperol in liquid-applied waterproofing but operates across a far broader construction-chemicals portfolio.
• Fosroc UK: UK presence of Fosroc International, a construction-chemicals supplier offering waterproofing, joint sealants, and protective coatings. Overlaps with Kemperol in waterproofing products sold through specifiers and contractors.
• BMI Group (formerly Icopal): Major UK/European roofing and waterproofing systems provider (now part of Standard Industries / BMI). Competes against Kemperol across flat-roof waterproofing, including membranes and liquid-applied products, with stronger scale and distribution.
• Mapei UK: UK arm of Mapei, a global manufacturer of construction chemicals including waterproofing systems, sealants, and roofing solutions. Comparable by product category (construction-chemicals waterproofing) and specifier-driven channel.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions UK: UK arm of BASF's Master Builders Solutions, offering MasterSeal and other waterproofing and construction-chemical systems. Comparable as a large construction-chemicals incumbent with overlapping waterproofing chemistries to Kemperol's polyurethane/PMMA products.

Regional players

• Danosa UK: Spanish-headquartered waterproofing and roofing membranes manufacturer with UK/European presence. Comparable in product category (liquid and membrane waterproofing) though headquartered in a different primary geography than Kemper Systems UK.

Direct peers

• Langley Waterproofing Systems: UK-based provider of flat-roof waterproofing systems including liquid-applied membranes, single-ply, and bituminous solutions. Direct competitor in the UK specifier-driven commercial roofing channel.
• Garland UK: UK-focused commercial roofing and waterproofing systems provider, offering membrane and coating systems via a contractor network. Direct peer in the UK flat-roof waterproofing specification and installation market.
• Triflex (UK): Specialist UK liquid-applied waterproofing and coatings manufacturer (PMMA-based systems) serving roofing, balconies, and car parks. Competes head-to-head with Kemperol's liquid waterproofing chemistries and shares a common specifier-driven go-to-market.

Emerging players

• IKO Polymeric: UK/European manufacturer of single-ply and liquid-applied roofing membranes, including projects in schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings. Comparable as a focused waterproofing specialist serving the same specifier channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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