Eterno Ivica

What Eterno Ivica does

Eterno Ivica is a privately held Italian manufacturer of building products and systems, founded in 1955 in Padua as I.V.I.C.A. (Industria Veneta Idrofughi Catrami e Affini) by Favero Ruggero. The company designs and manufactures eight core product lines organized into three solution areas: raised floors (Pedestal adjustable supports, GRF System grid-laying, Woodeck substructures), waterproofing (Eterno roof drains and accessories, Liquid systems for liquid-applied membranes), and acoustic comfort (Phonolook sound-absorbing panels, Acustica sound insulation, Vent silenced ventilation). Underlying technologies include 60+ patented innovations such as self-levelling tilting-head pedestals, bi-material PP+rubber support heads, STAR.T ultra-low 8-15mm height-adjustable supports, wind-resistant uplift systems, and TheBreath acoustic panels with integrated air purification. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy and sold globally through four wholly-owned regional branches (Italy HQ, UK, France opened 2022, Croatia/Eastern Europe), an organized network of agents and distributors segmented by product line, and a B2B e-commerce platform launched in 2024.

The company monetizes primarily through B2B hardware sales of physical building products to professional buyers including architects, builders, construction companies, project developers, retailers, and design studios. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines a sales-led motion (regional sales teams per product line, direct enterprise engagement) with event-driven demand generation through international trade shows (Cersaie, MADE Expo, Futurebuild Australia, SEEBBE Belgrade) and the ARKT architecture quarterly magazine. Customer segments span luxury residential (The Gladstone Australia, Jesolo Villas), education (Efrem Reatto School), sports (Motta di Livenza skating rink), government and museums (Questacon Canberra, Immaginario Scientifico), and heritage restoration (Athens Conservatory, Singen Lake Constance). The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SA 8000, and REACH certifications and operates the Eterno Ivica Academy (2023) for installer training. Ownership remains with the founding family; no external funding rounds or institutional shareholders are reported.

Name

Eterno Ivica

Legal name

Eterno Ivica Srl

Website

https://eternoivica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eterno Ivica is a privately held Italian manufacturer, founded 1955, of raised floor pedestals, waterproofing accessories, and acoustic solutions (Phonolook, Acustica, Vent), sold globally through four regional branches and a B2B platform to architects, builders, and project developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Construction Products & Accessories

akta.pro primary industry

Facade & Cladding Systems (Rainscreens, Panels, EIFS, Siding) (IMAFAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)

Keywords

• Raised floor pedestals
• Waterproofing accessories
• Acoustic insulation panels
• Building construction products
• Exterior flooring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Padua

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Products and Systems (B2B): Eterno Ivica manufactures and sells building products and systems (raised floors, waterproofing, acoustic solutions) through a network of distributors, agents, and direct sales teams. Revenue is generated through the sale of physical products — adjustable pedestals, support systems, waterproofing accessories, and acoustic panels — primarily to professional buyers (architects, builders, engineers, project developers, retailers, design studios) across Italy and worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eterno Ivica manufactures and sells building products and systems for architecture and construction, designed and built in Italy and sold worldwide. The company specializes in three core solution areas: raised floor systems (fixed and adjustable pedestals, grid-laying systems, joist substructures), waterproofing accessories (roof drains, vents, and liquid waterproofing systems), and acoustic solutions (sound-absorbing panels, sound insulation products, and silenced ventilation systems).

Product overview

Eterno Ivica is an Italian manufacturer of building products and accessories with over 70 years of experience. The company operates three core solution areas: raised floors (Pedestal, GRF System, Woodeck), waterproofing (Eterno, Liquid), and acoustic comfort (Phonolook, Acustica, Vent). The product portfolio centers on eight main product lines - Pedestal (adjustable/fixed supports for raised floors), GRF System (grid-based laying), Woodeck (substructures with joists), Eterno (roof waterproofing accessories), Liquid (liquid waterproofing systems), Phonolook (sound-absorbing panels), Acustica (sound insulation products), and Vent (silenced ventilation). These are complemented by specialized sub-products including Pedestal PRIME, Reversus supports, TheBreath air-purifying panels, and the Phonolook Acoustics division. The company also offers technical services through Eterno Ivica Academy and operates a B2B e-commerce platform. Founded in 1955, the company sells and uses products designed and built in Italy worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pedestal: Fixed and adjustable supports for exterior raised floors
• GRF System
• Woodeck
• Eterno
• Liquid
• Phonolook
• Acustica
• Vent
• Phonolook Acoustics
• RUMOR BLOCK
• DANI SYSTEM

Products and services

• Pedestal Fixed and adjustable supports for exterior raised floors, providing versatile and easy installation for elevated outdoor surfaces. Targeted at architects, builders, and project developers.
• GRF System (Grid Raised Floor) Grid-based laying system that combines stability of Pedestal supports with flexibility and security of modular grids for laying slabs, ceramic, synthetic grass, or mixed finishes. Designed for architects and construction professionals.
• Woodeck Substructures for raised floors with aluminum or wooden joists, providing complete solutions for elevated wooden deck surfaces. Targeted at construction professionals and landscape designers.
• Eterno Waterproofing Line Waterproofing accessories for flat roofs and terraces, including roof drains, vents, and angular drains compatible with bituminous and synthetic membranes. Includes the original Eterno rainwater drain and Genius drain.
• Liquid Waterproofing Line Systems and accessories for liquid waterproofing, including telescopic drains, angular drains, and shower channels for flexible installation. Designed for waterproofing installers and contractors.
• Phonolook Sound-absorbing panels for enclosed spaces that reduce reverberation, available in Design ECO, Solution, and Office variants. For architects, interior designers, and building owners.
• Acustica Products for sound insulation including impact sound insulation underlays, underfloors, cavity panels, wall and ceiling sound insulation, and roof insulation. For construction professionals and acoustic designers.
• Vent Silenced aeration and ventilation systems for building facades, including natural silenced ventilation, boxed elements, and tubular kits. For building professionals.
• Eterno Ivica Academy Technical support service for training specialized personnel, supporting customers in choosing best solutions for raised floor construction. Includes on-site installation experts and practical demonstrations.
• Eterno Ivica B2B Platform Online B2B platform serving customers and agents, making the shopping experience easier and faster. Provides streamlined purchasing experience for professional customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Phonolook Solution panels reduced reverberation in the Efrem Reatto School gym in Valdobbiadene, providing acoustic comfort in an educational environment.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AIPPL (Associazione Italiana Produttori Prodotti per Pavimentazioni Sopraelevate)minorOthersEterno Ivica is a member of AIPPL, the Italian Association of Producers of Raised Flooring Products, representing the company in industry advocacy and standards setting for raised floor systems.
• ANIT (Associazione Nazionale per l'Isolamento Termico e Acustico)minorOthersEterno Ivica participates in ANIT events including the Sixth National Congress celebrating ANIT's 40th anniversary. ANIT is the Italian National Association for Thermal and Acoustic Insulation.
• ASSIMPminorOthersEterno Ivica is an associate member of ASSIMP, the Italian association representing construction industry professionals.
• Confindustria CeramicaminorOthersEterno Ivica is associated with Confindustria Ceramica, the Italian Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association, participating in Ceramics of Italy events.
• ITS RED AcademyminorOthersEterno Ivica is an associate of ITS RED Academy, contributing to technical education and workforce development in the construction sector.
• Asso-PosaminorOthersEterno Ivica is an associate of Asso-Posa, the Italian association for flooring installation professionals, supporting standards and best practices in floor installation.
• DANI SYSTEM srlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEterno Ivica acquired DANI SYSTEM srl, adding to its product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in 2016.
• Rumor BlockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEterno Ivica acquired the prestigious Rumor Block brand in 2016. It is the only complete range of silencers for ventilation holes, strengthening Eterno Ivica's acoustic and ventilation product line.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss global leader in construction chemicals including roofing waterproofing membranes, sealants, and acoustic underlays. Competes with Eterno Ivica in the waterproofing accessory and impact-sound insulation categories via a much broader portfolio.
• Mapei: Global Italian construction chemicals manufacturer offering waterproofing systems, adhesives, and acoustic/underfloor products. Overlaps with Eterno Ivica's Liquid waterproofing line and competes for the same architectural specification process.
• Knauf Group: German global manufacturer of building materials including plasterboard, insulation, and acoustic systems. Competes with Eterno Ivica's Acustica and Vent lines and has deeper distributor reach in commercial construction.
• Saint-Gobain: French global building materials group with divisions in insulation, acoustic panels (Ecophon), and exterior building systems. Competes with Eterno Ivica's Phonolook Acoustics division and offers broader procurement leverage to large contractors.
• Soprema: French specialist in waterproofing membranes and roof drainage systems. Directly competes with Eterno Ivica's Eterno and Liquid waterproofing accessory lines in the European flat-roof and terrace segment.
• Rockwool International: Danish manufacturer of stone wool insulation used for thermal and acoustic applications. Competes with Eterno Ivica's Acustica product line in wall, ceiling, and roof sound-insulation specifications.

Direct peers

• Profilitec: Italian manufacturer of profiles, pedestals, and drainage systems for raised floors and balconies. Italian peer with overlapping distribution channels and similar end-customers in residential and commercial exterior flooring.
• Buzon Pedestal International: Belgian manufacturer of adjustable pedestals for raised floors on terraces, rooftops and pool decks. Closest direct competitor to Eterno Ivica's Pedestal and Woodeck lines, with overlapping global distributor networks.
• Wallbarn: UK-based supplier of pedestals, support pads, and accessories for raised external flooring. Directly competes with Eterno Ivica's pedestal range across the UK and European commercial roofing/decking segments.
• Regupol (BSW GmbH): German manufacturer of recycled-rubber acoustic and impact-sound insulation products underlays. Closely comparable to Eterno Ivica's Acustica line in both materials approach (recycled inputs) and end-use (impact-sound and floor/wall insulation).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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