What La Escandella does

La Escandella (legal entity Cerámica La Escandella S.A.) is a Spanish ceramic roof tile manufacturer headquartered in Agost (Alicante), Spain, founded in 1975 and operating as the flagship Spanish subsidiary of the Edilians Group. The company runs what it describes as the world's largest single roof tile production plant, producing 5 tiles per second and maintaining a finished-goods inventory of more than 240,000 pallets. Its product portfolio is organized into two core lines — H-Selection (Planum, Visum3, Selectum, Vienna, Innova) and Traditional (Plana, Mixta, Curva) — supported by more than 1,000 product references, special pieces, and roof accessories. The company is a pioneer in building-integrated photovoltaics, offering Teja Solar Volt, Planum Solar, and the EASY ROOF INTEGRATION fastening system, and also markets construction systems (SAT, THERM) for energy-efficient ventilated pitched roofs.

The business operates a hybrid B2B go-to-market combining direct technical sales to architects and property developers (with material calculations and quotes delivered within three business days via a dedicated Technical Department), a global network of distributors and certified installers spanning more than 80 countries across five continents, and partner showrooms for professional engagement. Products are specified through BIM-compatible catalogs, project simulators, and technical documentation, with pricing negotiated on a project basis. Revenue streams are concentrated in hardware sales — ceramic tiles, photovoltaic integration modules, and roof-system accessories — supplemented by technical consultation services. The company is led by CEO Alfred Vincent, with Sales Director Jaime Pascual and Head of the Specification Department Juan de la Venta.

La Escandella is privately held with no public listing, no independent funding rounds, and no venture investment; ownership sits entirely within the Edilians Group conglomerate. Operational scope spans manufacturing scale (continuous investment in state-of-the-art production machinery), sustainability credentials (EcoVadis Bronze Medal, 64/100, 70th percentile, December 2025; improved from Silver earlier in 2025), and a portfolio of proprietary technologies including the H-Selection individual firing system, FlexiLock mounting, and worldwide patent on the VISUM3 design. Recent activity includes multiple product launches in 2025-2026 (EASY ROOF INTEGRATION, waterproof membranes and tapes, Multiusos Premium), a 400+ m² showroom partnership with Delgado y Orea in July 2026, and the May 2026 fire incident at the Agost facilities (mechanical workshops and order-picking affected; production resumed normally).

Name

La Escandella

Legal name

CERAMICA LA ESCANDELLA SA

Website

https://laescandella.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Escandella is a Spanish ceramic roof tile manufacturer (Est. 1975) operating the world's largest single roof tile production plant, serving architects, developers, distributors, and installers across more than 80 countries through its H-Selection and Traditional tile lines and building-integrated photovoltaic solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ceramic Roof Tiles

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

SIC

Structural Clay Products (3250)

akta.pro primary industry

Clay & Concrete Roof Tiles (IMADAFAC)

Keywords

• Ceramic roof tiles
• Roofing materials
• Photovoltaic roof tiles
• Pitched roof systems
• Building envelope products

Headquarters

HQ city

Alicante

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Roof Tile Manufacturing and Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling ceramic roof tiles in various styles (H-Selection, Traditional), colors, and special pieces. Products sold through distributors, installers, and direct to architects/promoters.
2. Photovoltaic Solar Integrated Solutions: Sales of integrated solar photovoltaic roof tile systems including Planum Solar, Volt, and ERI (Easy Roof Integration) systems.
3. Roof Accessories and Complement Products: Sales of complementary products for pitched roofs including waterproof membranes, ridge rolls, multi-purpose flashing, and other accessories.
4. Technical Services and Consultation: Technical department provides project calculations, material quantity assessments, and professional advice for architects and developers, supporting product sales.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

La Escandella manufactures and sells ceramic roof tiles and complementary roofing products for pitched roofs. Its portfolio includes the H-Selection line of premium flat tiles (Planum, Visum3, Selectum, Vienna, Innova) and Traditional tiles (Plana, Mixta, Curva), together with integrated photovoltaic solar tiles, roof accessories such as membranes and flashing, and construction systems (SAT, THERM). Products are sold globally through distributors, installers, and direct technical sales to architects and developers.

Product overview

La Escandella is a ceramic product manufacturer specializing in roof tiles and roofing solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on ceramic roof tiles organized into two main lines: H-Selection (premium flat tiles including Planum, Visum3, Selectum, Vienna, and Innova) and Traditional (Plana, Mixta, and Curva). The product ecosystem includes integrated photovoltaic solutions (Teja Solar Volt, Planum Solar, EASY ROOF INTEGRATION), building systems (SAT, THERM), vertical roofing solutions (Verticalroof), and a wide range of accessories (waterproofing membranes, under-ridge products, multi-purpose flashing, and special pieces). The company claims to be the world's largest roof tile production plant with over 1,000 product references.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edilians Group: Parent conglomerate group that Cerámica La Escandella S.A. belongs to, operating in the ceramic building materials sector.

Products and services

• H-Selection Planum Flat ceramic roof tile with elegant, versatile lines designed for contemporary architectural styles, installed using the broken-joint (three-quarter) system. Targeted at architects and developers seeking premium flat tile aesthetics.
• H-Selection Visum3 Exclusive worldwide-patented ceramic roof tile that creates the visual effect of three tiles from a single piece. Available in unique formats and colors for distinctive architectural projects.
• H-Selection Selectum Ceramic roof tile with traditional aesthetics and klinker quality, featuring variable mounting steps and the proprietary FlexiLock system that simplifies installation and adapts to different project requirements.
• H-Selection Vienna Flat ceramic roof tile with maximum flatness featuring a prominent central groove that provides roof homogeneity. Installed with continuous joints for traditional roofing aesthetics.
• H-Selection Innova Innovative ceramic roof tile combining design and functionality. Can be used exclusively or combined with other Innova tiles to create artistic, colorful roofs with continuous or three-quarter (broken-joint) placement.
• Traditional Plana Versatile traditional flat ceramic roof tile with easy installation admitting column placement. Larger pieces reduce installation time and material costs for residential and commercial projects.
• Traditional Mixta Double-curve mixed ceramic roof tile combining channel and cover into a single piece, designed for easy assembly and the distinctive aesthetic of Arabic-style tile roofing.
• Traditional Curva Traditional curved ceramic roof tile widely used across Spanish geography, valued for the naturally aged beauty of its colors. Suitable for new construction and reuse projects.
• Teja Solar Volt Pioneering photovoltaic solar roof tile that integrates solar panels into ceramic tiles, providing seamless aesthetic and technical results for building-integrated photovoltaics on residential and commercial roofs.
• Planum Solar Photovoltaic solar integration solution designed specifically for the Planum roof tile line, enabling solar generation on contemporary flat-tile roofs with consistent visual finish.
• EASY ROOF INTEGRATION (ERI) Revolutionary integration system that enables photovoltaic panels to be fitted precisely into ventilated roofs using the full La Escandella clay tile range, targeting energy-efficient building projects.
• Verticalroof Vertical roof ceramic tile solution system designed for vertical surfaces, complementing the standard pitched-roof product range.
• Building Systems (SAT and THERM) Construction systems for efficient ventilated pitched roofs providing energy efficiency solutions, including SAT and THERM systems for insulating pitched roofs.
• Waterproof and Breathing Membrane with Adhesive Tape 190 Premium Roof underlayment accessory with integrated adhesive tape for accelerated installation and improved sealing between overlaps, reducing preparation time on construction sites.
• Under Ridge Waterproof Tape 390mm Largest dimension under-ridge waterproof tape in the La Escandella range, manufactured with waterproof fabric for enhanced water ingress protection while maintaining roof ventilation.
• Multiusos Premium Waterproofing strip for roof junctions and complex details featuring an EPDM band and high-quality adhesive, available in 300mm and 450mm widths.
• Special Pieces (Piezas Especiales) Special ceramic pieces that complement roof tile installations, including ridge, hip, and finishing elements required to complete pitched roof assemblies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 roof tiles produced per second with 240,000+ pallet stock capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Delgado y OreacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Joint showroom partnership for pitched roof solutions. Delgado y Orea opened a 400+ m² showroom dedicated to La Escandella products, providing physical exhibition space for architects, developers, and construction professionals to experience and learn about efficient pitched roof solutions.
• Edilians GroupflagshipOthersParent company group encompassing La Escandella. Edilians Group is a European leader in ceramic building envelope solutions, providing strategic direction and corporate resources to La Escandella operations.
• Canales y Brotons Ceramic CollectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCeramic collection exhibition provider. Contributed historical Alicante roof tile exhibition to Delgado y Orea showroom opening event, showcasing evolution of ceramic roof tiles in Mediterranean architecture.
• University of AlicanteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution collaboration for student workshops. La Escandella conducts sessions with Architectural Technology students sharing knowledge about construction solutions and ceramic building envelopes.
• DPA ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry event partnership. La Escandella participates in DPA Forum Sevilla, a key event for architecture and construction professionals, delivering presentations on energy-efficient pitched roof solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BMI Group: UK-headquartered pan-European roofing systems provider offering clay and concrete tiles, slate, bitumen membranes, and integrated photovoltaic roofing. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing across the same pitched-roof project specification and distribution channels, with stronger portfolio diversification across roofing substrates.
• Wienerberger AG: Austrian-listed world's largest producer of clay bricks and a major clay roof tile manufacturer through brands such as Creaton, Sandtoft, and Koramic. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering ceramic roof tiles at global scale alongside wall systems, with overlapping customer segments (architects, distributors, developers) and BIPV-adjacent product extensions.

Direct peers

• Tejas Verea: Spanish ceramic roof tile manufacturer based in Galicia, producing clay tiles with comparable H-cassette and traditional formats. Directly comparable as a domestic Spanish competitor sharing the same language, distributor channels, and Mediterranean architectural demand pool.
• Erlus AG: German manufacturer of premium clay roof tiles and chimney systems, known for high-end designer tiles and large-format products. Directly comparable to La Escandella's H-Selection line as a premium ceramic tile specialist focused on specification-grade projects in Europe.
• Sandtoft (Wienerberger): UK clay and concrete roof tile manufacturer (Wienerberger group) offering interlocking and traditional tiles plus integrated solar roofing. Directly comparable as a regional ceramic tile specialist serving a similar installer/architect channel but focused on UK/Ireland markets.
• Nelskamp Dachziegel: German manufacturer of clay and concrete roof tiles with a broad product portfolio including solar-compatible tile systems. Directly comparable as a Northern European ceramic tile peer with overlapping distributor networks and similar premium/economy tier segmentation.
• Terreal: French clay roof tile and building envelope manufacturer serving Mediterranean and European markets with a comparable product range (interlocking clay tiles, accessories, and solar-integrated systems). Directly comparable as a like-for-like ceramic roof tile specialist with overlapping distribution and architectural specification channels.
• Creaton (Wienerberger): German premium clay roof tile brand now part of Wienerberger, offering a comparable catalog of interlocking tiles, flat tiles, and accessories across European markets. Directly comparable in product positioning, premium aesthetic range, and technical specifications targeting architects and installers.

Emerging players

• Tesla (Solar Roof): US-based integrated photovoltaic roof tile system targeting residential solar generation. Comparable as an emerging player in the BIPV roof-tile category that La Escandella also addresses through Volt, Planum Solar, and ERI systems, though using a different glass-tile aesthetic versus ceramic substrate.

Others

• Edilians Group: Parent company of La Escandella and a leading European ceramic building envelope manufacturer with operations across France, Germany, Italy, and Iberia. It is comparable both as the controlling shareholder and as a fellow producer of clay roof tiles and roofing systems competing in overlapping European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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