Blanke
Blanke Systems GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned manufacturer, founded in 1950, that produces tile accessory systems — including profiles, waterproofing membranes, floor heating/cooling, and drainage solutions — for professional tile installers and building material merchants across 80+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersIserlohn, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Blanke does
Blanke Systems GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned manufacturer of tile installation accessory systems headquartered in Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1950, the company has operated for over 75 years in tile edge profiles, waterproofing membranes (BLANKE DISK, BLANKE DIBA), floor systems (BLANKE PERMAT, BLANKE PERMATOP SF SPA), surface heating and cooling systems with SmartHome integration, and drainage solutions (BLANKE FLEX-LINE, BLANKE BALCON-LINE). Products are certified to DIN standards and the company holds memberships in the Fachverband Fliesen und Naturstein and the Bundesverband Flächenheizung.
The company serves professional tile installers and building material merchants through a sales-led model built on four area managers providing on-site consulting, the BLANKE BLUE BASE digital service platform, the BLANKE PERMATOP NAVIGATOR mobile planning app, and the BLANKE DIALOG online training program. Distribution spans over 80 countries, with a US subsidiary in Atlanta supporting North American operations. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of proprietary installation systems; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based.
Blanke is a privately held GmbH & Co. KG with Blanke Verwaltungs-GmbH as the general partner entity. Authorized representative Peter W. Blanke indicates family management and ownership continuity. The company has no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and operates as a self-funded niche specialty manufacturer with international reach.
Blanke firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Blanke
- Legal name
- Blanke Systems GmbH & Co. KG
- Website
- https://blanke-systems.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Blanke Systems GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned manufacturer, founded in 1950, that produces tile accessory systems — including profiles, waterproofing membranes, floor heating/cooling, and drainage solutions — for professional tile installers and building material merchants across 80+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Blanke industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Tile Accessories and Building Materials
- NAICS
- Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing (33261)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tile Setting Materials (Mortars, Mastics & Grouts) (IMADAOAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Floor Covering Installation Materials Manufacturing (Adhesives/Seams/Grippers/Transitions) (IMAOAJAM)
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Where Blanke is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Iserlohn
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Blanke business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Tile Installation Systems and Accessories: Sale of professional tile accessories including profiles, edge trims, waterproofing systems, and related installation components for tile setters and construction professionals.
- Floor Heating and Cooling Systems: Thin-layer surface heating and cooling systems with accessories, digital solutions, and SmartHome integration for residential and commercial applications.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Blanke product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Blanke Systems manufactures and sells professional tile accessory systems including edge profiles, waterproofing membranes, drainage channels, and surface heating/cooling systems, sold primarily to professional tile installers and building material merchants. The company also produces bent wire parts as a separate business line and operates the BLANKE BLUE BASE digital service platform for product catalog access, pricing, and dealer registration.
Product overview
Blanke Systems is a tile accessory systems company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for professional tile setters. The core offering includes tile edge profiles (ABSCHLUSSSCHIENEN), waterproofing systems (BLANKE DISK, BLANKE DIBA), floor systems (BLANKE PERMAT, BLANKE PERMATOP SF SPA), surface heating and cooling systems, and drainage solutions (BLANKE BALCON-LINE, BLANKE FLEX-LINE). The company also provides the BLANKE BLUE BASE digital service platform for product catalog access and planning tools including the BLANKE PERMATOP NAVIGATOR App. Products are organized by application areas including bathrooms, balconies/terraces, barrier-free living, heated floors, commercial areas, kitchens/canteens, staircases, and wellness areas.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BLANKE BLUE BASE: Digital service platform offering the complete product range in all forms and variants, supplementary materials, application videos, plus a dealer and professional finder for tile installers.
Products and services
- BLANKE BLUE BASE Digital service platform for product catalog access, price lists, application videos, and dealer/professional installer registration; targets professional tile installers, dealers, and distributors.
- BLANKE DISK Self-adhesive waterproofing/sealing system for tile installations in bathrooms and wet areas; for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE PERMAT Flooring system for tile installations, marketed as a top product offering for professional applications; for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE PERMATOP SF SPA Integrated heating and cooling floor system for wet areas, combining thermal comfort with DIN-compliant waterproofing in bathrooms and wellness spaces; for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE AQUA-KEIL Stainless steel gradient edge profile for slope zones and connection to linear drain floors; for professional tile installers in wet area applications.
- Flächenheiz- und Kühlsysteme (Surface Heating and Cooling Systems) Modern thin-layer panel heating and cooling systems with complete installation accessories, digital solutions, and SmartHome technology integration; for professional tile installers and residential/commercial projects.
- BLANKE DIBA Waterproofing system for professional tile installations; for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE FLEX-LINE Flexible drainage line for modern shower areas with floor-level drainage; for professional tile installers in bathroom and wellness projects.
- BLANKE PERMATOP NAVIGATOR App Mobile application for easy and improved planning of BLANKE floor systems; part of the BLANKE BLUE BASE digital service platform for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE BALCON-LINE Very thin drainage channel with water drainage openings in the base, for balcony and terrace applications; for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE BALCON-LINE CS Height-adjustable drainage channel for outdoor applications on balconies and terraces; for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE AF PROFIL Powder-coated aluminum tile edge profile with drainage function for draining coverings; for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE AQUA-DEKO Decorative profile for elegant finishing above the shower tray in walk-in showers; for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE CUBELINE Square-edged profile system for modern tile installations; for professional tile installers.
- BLANKE FAS-Ecke Filigree corner solution that continues the BLANKE tile edge trim profile in a narrow and closed form for delicate finishing; for professional tile installers.
- Bent wire parts (Drahtbiegeteile) Bent wire parts (Drahtbiegeteile) manufactured by Blanke as a separate product line for industrial and construction applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- DIN-compliant waterproofing integrated directly into wet areas with PERMATOP SF SPA
Companies that use Blanke
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Blanke technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Blanke partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Blanke competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Ardex: Specialty building products company offering tiling systems, waterproofing, and substrate preparation; broader portfolio than Blanke but directly overlaps in tile installation categories.
- Mapei: Global leader in adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for construction including tile installation systems; competes with Blanke across adhesives, waterproofing, and underfloor heating product lines.
- Saint-Gobain Weber: Division of Saint-Gobain offering tile adhesives, mortars, and flooring systems; large incumbent with broader portfolio but overlapping categories in tile installation and waterproofing.
Direct peers
- Kerakoll: Italian manufacturer of tile adhesives, waterproofing systems, and surface heating solutions; directly competitive with Blanke in integrated tile installation systems across Europe.
- Schlüter-Systems: German-based manufacturer of tile profiles, waterproofing membranes, and surface heating/cooling systems — the closest direct competitor to Blanke, with overlapping product categories and German Mittelstand heritage.
- Laticrete: US-headquartered manufacturer of tile and stone installation systems including waterproofing membranes and underfloor heating; comparable product portfolio and installer-channel focus.
- Profilitec: Italian specialist manufacturer of tile profiles, edge trims, and shower profiles; directly competes with Blanke's core profile and trim product categories.
- Progress Profiles: Italian manufacturer of tile-edge profiles, drainage systems, and shower accessories; directly competes with Blanke in profile and drainage product lines.
Regional players
- Custom Building Products: US-focused manufacturer of tile installation systems including waterproofing and underfloor heating; geographically overlapping with Blanke's North American expansion ambitions.
Emerging players
- Wedi: Manufacturer of waterproof shower systems and wet-room substrates; competes directly with Blanke's BLANKE DISK and PERMATOP wet-area solutions in bathroom and wellness applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Blanke social profiles
Digital presenceBlanke financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Blanke leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Blanke subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Blanke funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Blanke M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Blanke
What does Blanke do?
Blanke Systems manufactures and sells professional tile accessory systems including edge profiles, waterproofing membranes, drainage channels, and surface heating/cooling systems, sold primarily to professional tile installers and building material merchants. The company also produces bent wire parts as a separate business line and operates the BLANKE BLUE BASE digital service platform for product catalog access, pricing, and dealer registration.
Is Blanke a public or private company?
Blanke is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Blanke founded?
Blanke was founded in 1950. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Blanke based?
Blanke is headquartered in Iserlohn, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Blanke make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Tile Installation Systems and Accessories are the primary driver. The others are floor Heating and Cooling Systems.
Who are Blanke's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Ardex, Mapei and Saint-Gobain Weber. Direct peers are Kerakoll, Schlüter-Systems, Laticrete, Profilitec and Progress Profiles. Custom Building Products is listed as a regional player. Wedi is listed as an emerging player.
Does Blanke have an API?
No public API is recorded for Blanke.
What industry is Blanke in?
Blanke's product category is Tile Accessories and Building Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAOAG, Tile Setting Materials (Mortars, Mastics & Grouts), with a secondary code of IMAOAJAM, Floor Covering Installation Materials Manufacturing (Adhesives/Seams/Grippers/Transitions). Its NAICS code is 33261.