What Recticel Insulation does

Recticel Insulation is the insulation division of Belgian industrial group Recticel NV, manufacturing polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation boards and panels for residential and non-residential construction. Headquartered in Wevelgem, Belgium, with a registered office in Brussels and 101-250 employees, the company sells a portfolio spanning Deck-VQ vacuum insulated panels (λ 0.006 W/mK VIP cores, 5-10x the performance of conventional materials), Eurothane Silver and Eurothane G PIR boards, Euroroof Max sarking insulation, Powerroof, Eurowall E cavity-wall boards, and Topcover integrated slope-insulation for flat roofs. Approximately 99% of production is PIR-based, with lambda values ranging from 0.006 W/mK in VIP cores to 0.022-0.026 W/mK in standard boards.

The company's proprietary technology stack is anchored by two assets: an industrial-scale chemical glycolysis recycling operation (Next Life Polyol) launched in 2026 at the Wevelgem plant, processing 4,000 tonnes of PIR production waste per year into 6,000 tonnes of recycled polyol that replaces one-third of virgin polyol across the product line and reduces CO2 footprint by 30-50%; and Deck-VQ vacuum insulated panels integrating VIP cores with high-density PIR protection for space-constrained renovations. Sustainability credentials include a CDP 'A' rating (maintained), EcoVadis Silver Medal, and Financial Times European Climate Leader ranking (89th of 600 in 2026), alongside PEFC-certified paper facings.

The business model is hardware sales of insulation products through a network of 282 distributors and dealers across Belgium and Luxembourg (including Apok, BMB Bouwmaterialen, Gedimat, Gobert Matériaux, Defrancq, CPE, Verhelst, and Bouwpunt), with active operating geographies extending into the Netherlands, France, Germany, the UK, Sweden, Finland, the Baltic states, Poland, and Spain. The go-to-market is bifurcated: a primary B2B channel serving building professionals (architects, engineering firms, contractors) through technical consultation, webinars (e.g., Architectura partnership), project case studies, and on-site guidance; and a secondary B2C channel serving private homeowners via the same distributor network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is obtained through distributors or direct sales consultation.

Name

Recticel Insulation

Legal name

Recticel NV

Website

https://recticelinsulation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Recticel Insulation is a Belgian PIR insulation manufacturer serving building professionals and private consumers across Belgium, Luxembourg, and ten additional European countries through a network of 282 distributors, with proprietary technology in vacuum insulated panels and an industrial-scale circular polyol recycling operation launched in 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Insulation Materials

NAICS

Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (326130), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Foam Plastic Insulation (EPS/XPS/PIR/PUR) (IMADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems) (IMAEADAH), Reprocessed Resin & Recycled Polymer Compounding (PCR/PIR Compounds) (IMANAMAG)

Keywords

• PIR insulation boards
• Vacuum insulation panels
• Thermal insulation materials
• Flat roof insulation
• Cavity wall insulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Wevelgem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. PIR Insulation Products: Recticel generates revenue through the sale of PIR (polyisocyanurate) insulation boards and panels for various construction applications including flat roofs, pitched roofs, walls, and floors. Products are sold through an extensive distributor network and directly to building professionals and consumers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Recticel Insulation manufactures and sells PIR (polyisocyanurate) insulation boards and panels for building envelope applications including flat roofs, pitched roofs, cavity walls, exterior walls, prefab walls, and floors. The portfolio spans standard PIR boards (e.g., Eurothane Silver, Euroroof Max, Eurowall E, Powerroof, Topcover), ultra-thin vacuum insulated panels (Deck-VQ), and an industrial-scale recycled polyol (The Next Life Polyol) that replaces one-third of virgin polyol in board production.

Product overview

Recticel Insulation is a Belgian PIR (polyisocyanurate) insulation manufacturer serving construction professionals. The product portfolio centers on PIR insulation boards supplemented by vacuum insulated panels (VIP) and the innovative Next Life Polyol recycled material. Key products include Deck-VQ® (vacuum insulation panels with λ 0.006 W/mK), Eurothane Silver (versatile PIR board), Euroroof Max (sarking insulation), Topcover (flat roof systems), Powerroof (pitched roofs), Eurowall E (cavity walls), and Eurothane G. The company also produces The Next Life Polyol, a recycled polyol made from PIR production waste, which replaces virgin polyol in insulation board manufacturing, reducing CO2 emissions by 30-50%. Products serve applications including flat roofs, pitched roofs, cavity walls, interior/exterior walls, prefab walls, and floor insulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Next Life Polyol: High-quality recycled polyol produced from PIR production waste, launched as part of circular economy initiative.
• Future Smart Insulation
• Deck-VQ
• Eurothane Silver
• Eurowall E

Products and services

• Deck-VQ Vacuum insulated panels (VIP) integrating a fumed silica VIP core (lambda 0.006 W/mK) with high-density PIR, delivering 5 to 10 times better insulation performance than conventional materials in minimal thickness. Designed for space-constrained renovations and projects requiring BREEAM/WELL certification.
• Eurothane Silver High-performance PIR insulation board with lambda 0.022 W/mK for flat roof, floor, and renovation applications, offering durable thermal performance and used in projects such as TVH Equipment's 'Het Nest' headquarters green roof.
• Euroroof Max Sarking insulation board for pitched roof applications, providing cost-efficient and wind-tight installation for roof renovation and new construction. Used in projects such as the school in Evergem.
• Topcover Inclined flat roof insulation system combining thermal insulation with a built-in drainage gradient in a single product, eliminating the need for separate slope construction. Used for projects such as the Wijngaard Natie logistics hub in Evergem (25,000 m² roof).
• Powerroof PIR insulation board designed for pitched roof applications, providing thermal insulation with integrated vapor barrier options.
• Eurowall E PIR insulation board for cavity wall applications with Euroclass E fire reaction classification, designed for thermal insulation in cavity walls.
• Eurothane G PIR insulation board used for various building construction applications including installation applications.
• The Next Life Polyol High-quality recycled polyol produced at industrial scale from PIR production waste via glycolysis. Replaces one-third of virgin polyol in insulation board production, reducing CO2 footprint by 30-50%. Annual capacity of 6,000 tons from 4,000 tons of PIR waste input.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% CO2 reduction compared to virgin polyol through Next Life Polyol integration
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Willy Naessens GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partnership to create a unique skylight solution combining Recticel's insulation expertise with Willy Naessens Group's industrial building capabilities. Two industrial leaders collaborated to develop an innovative product exceeding current market standards.
• Living TomorrowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecticel is a partner in the Living Tomorrow Innovation Campus project in Vilvoorde. The collaboration focuses on sustainable insulation concepts, ecodesign, and adaptable building solutions. Recticel's insulation products will be used in the construction of the hotel and innovation campus, serving as a demonstration project for new technologies.
• ArchitecturaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint webinar series featuring Recticel projects and insulation solutions, including the The Marnix case study webinar. Partnership focuses on education and knowledge sharing with the architectural community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RecticelinsulationBe
• Facebookfacebook.com/RecticelInsulation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recticel-insulation-belgium
• Instagraminstagram.com/recticel_insulation
• Xx.com/RecticelInsul

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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