Saarpor Klaus Eckhardt

What Saarpor Klaus Eckhardt does

Saarpor Klaus Eckhardt GmbH Neunkirchen Kunststoffe KG is a German family-owned manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU) foam products, headquartered in Neunkirchen, Saarland, and operating since 1969 under third-generation family ownership. The company operates through three sub-brands: DECOSA for interior decoration (ornamental profiles, ceiling tiles, wall panels, rosettes, light bars, 3D wall tattoos, decorative stones, beams, and self-adhesive strips using tesa adhesive technology), CLIMAPOR for interior and pipe insulation (built around BASF-licensed Neopor graphite-enhanced EPS delivering 20% better thermal performance than standard white Styropor), and SECUPOR for technical molded parts including floor heating systems, transport protection, and industrial applications. Products are manufactured in Neunkirchen and comply with REACH and HBCD-free standards.

Revenue is generated primarily through B2B sales to home improvement and DIY retailers, supplying nearly all major German DIY chains through their paint and wallpaper departments, augmented by direct-to-consumer e-commerce through the dekiso.de and warme-fuesse24.de storefronts. The international GTM operates via wholly-owned subsidiaries in France (S.A.D. Sarl in Sarreguemines), Poland (Saarpor Polska in Tarczyn), Hungary (Saarpor Hungaria KFT in Budapest), and Romania (Saarpor RomDeco SRL in Ilfov), supplemented by a network of distribution partners serving more than 60 countries. Marketing combines trade shows (Eisenwarenmesse Cologne), social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Xing, DIY trade press relations, and point-of-sale materials supplied to retail partners. The company is led by three Managing Directors (Sven Eckhardt, Thorsten Schmischke, Thomas Heinlein) with no external private equity or venture capital involvement disclosed.

Name

Saarpor Klaus Eckhardt

Legal name

Saarpor Klaus Eckhardt GmbH Neunkirchen Kunststoffe KG

Website

https://saarpor.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saarpor Klaus Eckhardt is a German family-owned manufacturer of EPS and polyurethane foam products, producing decorative interior elements (DECOSA), interior insulation (CLIMAPOR), and technical molded parts (SECUPOR) for DIY retailers and consumers across 60+ countries via four European subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials — Decorative & Insulation Foam Products

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614), Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (326140), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANAIAD

Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Foam Plastics (EPS/PU/PE) Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMALAFAA

Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Protective & Transport Packaging (Foam, Dunnage, Pallets, Crates)

Keywords

• Polystyrene foam products
• Interior decoration profiles
• Thermal insulation materials
• DIY home improvement supplies
• EPS molded parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Neunkirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales to Retailers: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling polystyrene and polyurethane decorative and insulation products to home improvement retailers, DIY stores, and building material merchants. Products sold through paint and wallpaper departments of major retailers.
2. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct online sales to consumers through own online shops including dekiso.de (decoration and interior insulation products) and warme-fuesse24.de (floor heating systems)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saarpor manufactures and sells polystyrene (EPS, including BASF Neopor) and polyurethane foam products for interior decoration (DECOSA), interior and pipe insulation (CLIMAPOR), and technical molded parts (SECUPOR). Products are made in Germany at the Neunkirchen facility and supplied to DIY retailers, home improvement chains, and end consumers across more than 60 countries.

Product overview

Saarpor Klaus Eckhardt is a physical goods manufacturer producing decorative and insulation products made from polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane foam. The company operates three main sub-brands: DECOSA for interior decoration products including ornamental profiles, ceiling tiles, panels, rosettes, light bars, decorative stones, 3D wall tattoos, beams, boards, natural cork, and self-adhesive strips; CLIMAPOR for energy-efficient interior insulation including insulation plates, pipe insulation, and storage products; and SECUPOR for technical molded parts including floor heating systems and transport protection. All products are manufactured in Germany (Neunkirchen) and distributed internationally to over 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DECOSA: Decorative products for interior design including Zierprofile (decorative profiles), Wandprofile (wall profiles), Lichtleisten (light bars), Rosetten (rosettes), Deckenplatten/-paneele (ceiling tiles/panels), Creativsteine/-paneele (decorative stones/panels), Wandkassetten und Bögen (wall cassettes and arches), Wandpaneele (wall panels), Selbstklebende Leisten (self-adhesive strips), 3D Wandtattoos, Balken und Bretter (beams and boards), and Naturkork (natural cork).
• CLIMAPOR
• SECUPOR

Products and services

• DECOSA — Interior Decoration Brand

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% energy loss reduction for pipe insulation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BASF (Neopor)coreTechnology or IntegrationBASF provides Neopor brand EPS raw material with graphite enhancement, offering 20% improved insulation performance. This is a key material partnership for CLIMAPOR insulation products, with Neopor WLG 032 providing better thermal conductivity than standard white Styropor WLG 040.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Recticel: Recticel is a Belgian-based manufacturer of polyurethane foam products for insulation, bedding, and industrial applications. Both companies operate in rigid PU foam manufacturing and serve European construction/DIY channels as well as industrial customers via subsidiaries.
• Hirsch Porozell: Hirsch Porozell is a leading German and Central European manufacturer of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) insulation and construction products, headquartered in Rheda-Wiedenbrück. Produces comparable EPS-based insulation boards, decorative elements, and construction foam products for the same B2B home improvement and B2C DIY retail channels.
• JACKON Insulation (by Jackon Holding): JACKON Insulation produces EPS and XPS foam insulation products for construction and DIY applications across Europe. Both companies compete in the rigid foam insulation and packaging/protective foam categories, serving similar B2B retail and industrial customers.
• Austrotherm: Austrotherm is a major Austrian-based manufacturer of EPS (XPS) insulation and thermal management products serving Central and Eastern European markets. Directly competes with Saarpor's CLIMAPOR insulation line across Austria, Hungary, Romania, and other CEE countries where Saarpor has its own subsidiaries.
• Armacell: Armacell is a global specialist in flexible foam insulation and engineered foams for industrial and HVAC applications. Comparable to Saarpor in PU foam manufacturing capability and overlaps with Saarpor's pipe insulation and SECUPOR technical molded parts segments.
• Sundolitt (Sunstone): Sundolitt is a Nordic manufacturer of EPS insulation products for construction, infrastructure, and packaging applications. Directly comparable product portfolio to Saarpor across rigid foam insulation and packaging protection categories.

Broad incumbents

• ROCKWOOL: ROCKWOOL is a global leader in stone wool insulation products serving construction and industrial markets. While focused on mineral wool (not EPS), ROCKWOOL competes for the same interior insulation specification and DIY retail shelf space as Saarpor's CLIMAPOR line.
• Sto SE & Co. KGaA: Sto SE is a major German building products manufacturer specializing in facade systems, insulation, and coatings. While broader in scope, Sto's interior insulation and decorative facade panels overlap with Saarpor's CLIMAPOR and DECOSA offerings, especially in the home improvement retail channel.
• Knauf Insulation: Knauf Insulation is a global incumbent in insulation manufacturing (mineral wool, EPS, rigid foam). Its EPS-based product lines directly overlap with Saarpor's CLIMAPOR insulation offerings, though Knauf is significantly larger and broader in scope.

Others

• BASF (Master Builders Solutions / Neopor): BASF is a key supplier to Saarpor (Neopor-brand graphite-enhanced EPS) and a global chemical producer with significant EPS and polyurethane foam materials operations. While not a direct customer-facing competitor, BASF is an upstream partner and represents an ecosystem participant in the same product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/saarporneunkirchen
• Facebookfacebook.com//Saarpor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saarpor-klaus-eckhardt-gmbh-neunkirchen-kunststoffe-kg/?trk=similar-pages_result-card_full-click
• Instagraminstagram.com/saarpor_official
• Pinterestpinterest.de/lieblingsraum
• Xx.com/saarpor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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