Porviva

What Porviva does

Porviva GmbH is a privately held German specialty coatings manufacturer founded in 2001 and headquartered in Würselen, Germany, operating as a family business under managing director Gerd Josef Pleyers. The company develops, produces, and distributes a modular coating system built around three integrated product families: porfil®. epoxy primers (PLUS X, BIT/BASIC S, ECO, SPEED) for pore-filling and pressure-water-resistant sealing of concrete and mineral substrates; porbits. granules in synthetic, mineral, mica, metal, porpebble, and nature variants for the aesthetic and functional surface layer; and pleyers. WB 800 transparent and colored solvent-free 2-component PU top coats. The system delivers jointless, UV-stable, waterproof, anti-slip, and cooling surfaces for floors, walls, bathrooms, pools, and furniture, both indoors and outdoors, and is certified for LEED and DGNB-compliant building projects.

The company sells directly to enterprise and mid-market customers via quote-based project contracts, supported by technical consultation across four primary verticals: water and theme parks (Wild Wadi Dubai, LEGOLAND Dubai, White Water Waterpark), hospitality (Kempinski hotels in Tanzania), commercial and industrial (Linde AG, Tivoli Stadium), and residential. Distribution is direct and global, with documented reference projects in Germany, UAE, Tanzania, USA, and Czechia. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales plus private-label and customized solutions, with no disclosed public pricing, subscription, or recurring service model. Marketing relies on downloadable technical collateral, an active website, and industry event presence (IAAPA EXPO Middle East, MENALAC).

The company's principal commercial wedge is the "Cool Feet" cooling surface technology, which reportedly keeps sun-exposed surfaces at approximately 45°C and has been demonstrated to reduce water slide pump energy consumption by up to 60%, equating to $50,000-$250,000 in annual savings per water park in field tests at Wild Wadi Dubai. The business remains privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investors, and the team is described as a small, committed family-business operation.

Name

Porviva

Legal name

porviva GmbH

Website

https://porviva.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Porviva GmbH is a German family-owned specialty coatings manufacturer that develops a modular porfil® / porbits / pleyers. coating system for waterproofing, cooling, and decorative surfaces, serving water parks, hospitality, commercial, and residential customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Surface Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK), Concrete Repair, Crack Injection & Grouts (IMADAOAD)

Keywords

• Industrial floor coatings
• Waterproofing primer systems
• Decorative surface granules
• Water park coatings
• Epoxy sealants

Headquarters

HQ city

Würselen

HQ country

Germany

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. Coating Materials and Products: Porviva generates revenue through the sale of proprietary coating products including porfil.® primers, pleyers. WB 800 top coats, and porbits granules in various materials (synthetic, mineral, metal, porpebble). These are sold as complete system solutions for waterproofing, cooling, and decorative coating applications.
2. Customized Solutions and Private Labels: Porviva offers personalized products and private label options for customers requiring customized coating solutions, adding value through technical consultation and bespoke product development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Porviva develops, produces, and distributes a modular coating and surface system consisting of three product lines: porfil.® epoxy waterproofing primers (pore-filling systems), pleyers. WB 800 polyurethane top coats (transparent and colored), and porbits decorative granules (acrylic, mineral, metal, porpebble, and nature variants). The system is engineered to deliver waterproofing, slip resistance, and surface cooling for water parks, swimming pools, hotels, commercial and industrial buildings, and residential projects.

Product overview

Porviva is a German company (since 2001) that has developed a modular coating system consisting of three main product categories that work together: (1) porfil.® primers (PLUS X, BIT/BASIC S, ECO, SPEED) for pore-filling and waterproofing concrete surfaces; (2) pleyers. WB 800 top coats (transparent matt, transparent gloss, color gloss) for durable protective finishes; and (3) porbits granules in multiple variants (synthetic, mineral, mineral mica, porpebble, metal spatola, metal, nature) providing the aesthetic surface layer. The porviva system creates customizable, jointless surfaces for floors, walls, bathrooms, pools, and furniture both indoors and outdoors, offering properties including cooling effects, anti-slip resistance, waterproofing, UV-stability, and fire resistance. The system is certified for LEED and DGNB sustainability standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• porbits: Granules for coating systems including synthetic, mineral, porpebble, metal spatola, metal, and nature variants. Used for floors, walls, bathrooms, pools, and furniture surfaces.
• porfil.
• pleyers.

Products and services

• porfil.® PLUS X primer Pore-filling, crack-bridging epoxy primer used as the waterproofing base layer under permanently wet conditions such as swimming pools and water parks.
• porfil.® BIT / porfil.® BASIC S primer Epoxy-based waterproofing primer variants within the porfil.® range for sealing and preparing substrate surfaces.
• porfil.® ECO primer Ecology-focused variant of the porfil.® epoxy primer system intended for substrate waterproofing.
• porfil.® SPEED primer Fast-curing variant of the porfil.® epoxy primer for accelerated project timelines.
• pleyers. WB 800 transparent matt top coat Transparent matte polyurethane top coat from the pleyers. WB 800 line for sealing surfaces with a low-sheen finish.
• pleyers. WB 800 transparent gloss top coat Transparent gloss polyurethane top coat from the pleyers. WB 800 line delivering a high-sheen sealed finish.
• pleyers. WB 800 color gloss top coat Colored gloss polyurethane top coat from the pleyers. WB 800 line for branded or decorative colored finishes.
• porbits synthetic® granules Acrylic-based decorative granules used as the broadcast layer in the porbits surfacing system.
• porbits mineral granules Mineral-based decorative granules used as a natural-look broadcast layer within the porbits surface system.
• porbits mineral mica granules Mica-bearing mineral granules that produce a shimmering decorative broadcast finish within the porbits system.
• porbits porpebble granules Pebble-style decorative granules delivering a stone-like broadcast finish within the porbits system.
• porbits metal spatola granules Metal-effect decorative granules designed for spatula application within the porbits system.
• porbits metal spatola V15 granules V15-variant metal-effect spatula granules within the porbits system for premium metal-finish surfaces.
• porbits metal granules Metal-effect decorative granules used as a broadcast finish within the porbits system.
• porbits nature granules Nature-look decorative granules delivering an organic, natural broadcast finish within the porbits system.
• cool feet solution Integrated Porviva system combining waterproofing, decorative granules, and top coats to lower surface temperatures in sun-exposed barefoot areas such as pool decks and splash zones.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of up to 60% for water slide operations, representing $50,000-$250,000 annual savings per water park
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hempel A/S: Global protective and marine coatings supplier. Comparable on protective epoxy and polyurethane coatings for infrastructure, leisure, and aquatic environments, though Hempel's primary focus is marine and heavy-industry protection rather than decorative interior/exterior architectural surfaces.
• Sika AG: Global Swiss leader in construction chemicals, waterproofing, sealants, and resin flooring. Directly comparable on waterproofing membranes, concrete sealants, and decorative/protective flooring systems, though Sika operates at vastly greater scale and breadth across construction, infrastructure, and industrial segments.
• Sto SE & Co. KGaA: German-based building coatings and systems house specializing in facade, waterproofing, and interior coatings. Comparable as a German-origin manufacturer of protective and decorative coatings with strong sustainability credentials (including LEED/DGNB alignment), serving similar commercial and architectural segments.
• RPM International Inc. US-listed specialty coatings holding company with brands in waterproofing, sealants, and resin flooring (e.g., Tremco, Flowcrete). Closely comparable product portfolio to Porviva, including liquid-applied waterproofing and decorative resin flooring systems, though at global scale and with deep distribution.
• Mapei S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the building industry. Highly comparable through its waterproofing, resin flooring, and concrete restoration ranges, which overlap Porviva's porfil.® primer and decorative coating offering for commercial and water-feature applications.
• Sherwin-Williams Company: Global paint and coatings giant with significant architectural and industrial coatings presence. Comparable through its protective, waterproofing, and decorative coating lines, though at vastly greater scale and breadth; represents a competitive incumbent threat to niche specialty coatings specialists like Porviva.

Direct peers

• Ardex Group: German-founded specialty building products manufacturer with strong presence in waterproofing, floor preparation, and decorative resin systems. Comparable through its waterproofing primers, epoxy/polyurethane coatings, and decorative floor solutions for commercial and wet environments.
• Flowcrete (Tremco): Specialty resin flooring manufacturer offering seamless, decorative, and waterproof floor systems for commercial and leisure environments (including water parks and aquatic facilities). Provides the closest direct product overlap with Porviva's pool deck, water slide, and decorative granule coating systems.
• Kemper System GmbH: German manufacturer of liquid-applied waterproofing membranes and surface protection systems for roofs, bridges, and wet areas. Comparable through its waterproofing chemistry, pressure-water-resistant systems, and bridge/flat-roof applications that overlap Porviva's porfil.® BIT and BASIC S primer offerings.
• Caparol (DAW SE): German premium paints and coatings brand under DAW SE, focused on architectural, decorative, and functional surface systems. Comparable as a German specialty coatings manufacturer with strong sustainability positioning and decorative/protective product portfolio paralleling Porviva's porbits-based decorative system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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