What SCHWENK Putztechnik does

SCHWENK Putztechnik is a German manufacturer of plaster, render, and facade systems, branded commercially as akurit and operating as a brand within the Sievert SE building materials conglomerate with headquarters tied to the Sievert group in Lünen, Germany. The company produces a systematically coordinated product family spanning seven plaster systems (lightweight LP, base GP, plinth SO, interior IP, renovation RP, sanitary SP, and insulating-render WD), multiple thermal insulation composite systems (WDVS) including EPS, mineral wool, mineral, PU, and wood-fiber variants, plus specialty lines for wood construction, water-damage restoration, and digital planning support. Technical differentiation centers on mineral-based chemistry and sustainable secondary raw material use, exemplified by the RessourcenSchutzPutz (up to 100% secondary raw materials), InMineral SR interior insulation system, and the MI-SI SR 039 mineral insulation board.

The business sells one-time physical construction materials through a network of specialized trade dealers (Fachhandel) across Germany, with no direct-to-end-customer channel; pricing is project-based and dealer-quoted, and end-customer revenue is largely SMB and contractor-driven. Customer segmentation spans new construction, building renovation, wood construction, and water-damage restoration use cases, with both primary new-build and primary renovation segments actively targeted. Marketing and technical support are delivered through the akurit.de content site, the Erleben editorial magazine, professional training via the Sievert Akademie, and digital planning tools including the akurit Design Studio and Digitale Farbkollektion.

Strategically, the company has accelerated its sustainability-themed product roadmap in 2024–2025, launching three secondary-raw-material innovations in successive windows, signaling an offensive bet on circular-economy construction materials and energy-efficient renovation within its domestic German core market via parent-group distribution leverage.

Name

SCHWENK Putztechnik

Legal name

akurit

Website

https://schwenk-putztechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCHWENK Putztechnik, branded as akurit within the Sievert SE group, manufactures systematically coordinated plaster, render, and facade systems for the German construction market, selling through specialized building-materials trade dealers to contractors and renovation professionals across new-build, renovation, wood-construction, and water-damage restoration applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials - Plaster and Facade Systems

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing Plasters & Veneer Plaster Systems (IMADAEAD), Gypsum Plasters & Specialty Additives/Modifiers (IMADAEAG)

Keywords

• Plaster systems
• Facade systems
• Thermal insulation
• Renovation mortars
• Construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

HQ country

Germany

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plaster and Facade Material Sales: SCHWENK Putztechnik generates revenue through the sale of construction materials including plasters, renders, insulation systems, primers, adhesives, and finishing coatings. Products are sold through a network of specialized trade dealers (Fachhandel) to construction professionals, renovation companies, and building projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SCHWENK Putztechnik (operating as the "akurit" brand of Sievert SE) manufactures plaster, facade, and thermal insulation building material systems for new construction and renovation. The portfolio comprises coordinated plaster systems (lightweight, base, plinth, interior, renovation, restoration, and insulation renders), full thermal insulation composite systems (WDVS) including mineral, EPS, polyurethane, wood-fiber, and internal insulation variants, plus specialty products such as the RessourcenSchutzPutz sustainable plaster and the MI-SI SR 039 mineral insulation board. Products are sold exclusively through specialized building materials trade dealers to construction professionals and renovation contractors across Germany and Europe.

Product overview

SCHWENK Putztechnik (akurit) operates as a brand under Sievert SE, offering comprehensive plaster and facade systems for construction. The product portfolio consists of systematically coordinated product lines including seven plaster systems (LP Leichtputzsystem, GP Grundputzsystem, SO Sockelputzsystem, IP Innenputzsystem, RP Renovierputzsystem, SP Sanierputzsystem, WD Dämmputzsystem), multiple thermal insulation composite systems (WDVS) such as InMineral SR, Basis EPS M, Mineral MWP M, Massiv MWP M, Nordic MWP R, Mono MI M, Natura WF M, Uni PU M, and M-POR, plus specialty products like TRI-O-THERM sprayable insulation, RessourcenSchutzPutz sustainable plaster, and MI-SI SR 039 mineral insulation board. The portfolio also includes preparation products (primers, base plasters), finishing products (top plasters, colors, coatings), installation materials (adhesive mortars, reinforcement mortars), and digital planning tools (akurit Design Studio, Digitale Farbkollektion, WDVS Planungsatlas). All products are designed for systematic coordination from planning through execution, supporting applications in new construction and renovation for both exterior and interior use across residential, commercial, and heritage buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• akurit LP Leichtputzsystem (Lightweight Plaster System) Lightweight plaster system available in organic and mineral variants (Typ I and Typ II). Designed for efficient, simple, and safe exterior plaster application with improved thermal properties. Sold through authorized trade dealers to construction professionals and applicators.
• akurit GP Grundputzsystem (Base Plaster System) Base plaster system providing the foundational plastering layer for various construction applications. Supplied via Fachhandel dealers to professional plasterers and construction trades.
• akurit SO Sockelputzsystem (Plinth/Base Plaster System) Plinth/base plaster system available in lightweight and sealed variants for foundation and basement applications. Distributed through authorized trade dealers.
• akurit IP Innenputzsystem (Interior Plaster System) Interior plaster system available in lime (Kalk) and gypsum (Gips) variants for new construction and renovation of interior spaces including bathrooms and wet areas. Distributed through Fachhandel dealers.
• akurit RP Renovierputzsystem (Renovation Plaster System) Renovation plaster system for restoring and upgrading existing buildings. Supplied through trade dealers to renovation contractors and applicators.
• akurit SP Sanierputzsystem (Restoration/Sanitary Plaster System) Restoration/sanitary plaster system designed for moisture-damaged buildings and salt-contaminated walls. Sold via authorized dealers to specialized renovation applicators.
• akurit WD Dämmputzsystem EPS (Thermal Insulation Render System) Thermal insulation render system using expanded polystyrene (EPS) for energy-efficient building envelopes. Distributed to construction professionals through trade dealers.
• akurit System InMineral SR (Interior Thermal Insulation WDVS) Interior thermal insulation composite system for existing buildings, combining architectural preservation with resource protection through use of secondary raw materials. Sold via trade dealers to renovation specialists.
• akurit System Basis EPS M (EPS Base WDVS) Base thermal insulation composite system using EPS insulation boards with mineral finishing. Distributed via Fachhandel dealers to installers.
• akurit System Mineral MWP M (Mineral Wool MWP WDVS) Mineral-based thermal insulation composite system with mineral wool phenolic core (MWP) for enhanced fire protection. Distributed to professional installers through trade dealers.
• akurit System Massiv MWP M (Massive-Construction MWP WDVS) Thermal insulation system designed for solid/massive construction walls using mineral wool phenolic core insulation. Sold through trade dealers.
• System Nordic MWP R (Nordic MWP WDVS) Nordic-style thermal insulation system variant for specific architectural requirements. Distributed via Fachhandel dealers.
• akurit System Mono MI M (Monolithic Mineral WDVS) Monolithic thermal insulation system using mineral insulation boards for homogeneous wall assemblies. Sold through authorized trade dealers.
• akurit System Natura WF M (Wood Fiber WDVS) Natural/sustainable thermal insulation system using wood fiber insulation materials for eco-conscious construction. Distributed via Fachhandel dealers.
• akurit System Uni PU M (Universal Polyurethane WDVS) Universal thermal insulation system using polyurethane insulation for high-performance applications. Sold through trade dealers to professional installers.
• akurit System M-POR (Premium WDVS) Premium thermal insulation composite system for high-performance building envelopes. Distributed via Fachhandel dealers.
• akurit System Natura (Wood Construction System) Natural insulation system designed specifically for timber frame construction. Combines sustainable materials with optimized thermal performance and proper moisture/breathability management for wooden buildings. Distributed via Fachhandel dealers.
• TRI-O-THERM (Sprayable Cavity Insulation) Original sprayable insulation product - injectable insulation solution for cavity and wall insulation applications, available for 50 years. Sold through the Sievert trade-dealer network for cavity wall insulation projects.
• RessourcenSchutzPutz (Sustainable Plaster with 100% Secondary Raw Materials) World's first plaster containing up to 100% secondary raw materials. Innovative sustainable construction material representing resource protection in building, supplied to construction professionals through authorized trade dealers.
• MI-SI SR 039 Mineraldämmplatte (Mineral Insulation Board) Mineral insulation board with thermal conductivity of 0.039 W/(m·K), containing 50% secondary raw materials while providing 100% insulation performance. Designed for interior insulation in existing buildings. Distributed via Fachhandel dealers.

Quantifiable outcome

• InMineral SR achieves 50% secondary raw materials while maintaining 100% insulation performance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• Sievert SEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerakurit is a brand (eine Marke von) under Sievert SE. The brand operates within the Sievert Group structure, sharing technology, research and development, and distribution infrastructure with other group brands. Sievert SE is the parent company providing strategic direction, academy training programs (Sievert Akademie), and international operations through Sievert International.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Knauf: Global leader in gypsum and plaster-based building materials with a deep German footprint. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of plaster systems, WDVS thermal insulation composites, and finishing products serving the same construction professional channel.
• Hasit Trockenmörtel: German/Austrian manufacturer of plasters, mortars, and WDVS systems. Direct overlap with akurit's plaster systems and facade insulation offerings, primarily serving DACH-region dealers and applicators.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: European manufacturer of industrial mortars, facade renders, and ETICS/WDVS systems. Direct overlap with akurit's plaster systems, insulation renders, and renovation product lines, particularly in Germany and adjacent markets.
• quick-mix Gruppe: German manufacturer of dry-mix mortars, plasters, screeds, and facade systems serving specialist dealers. Closely comparable GTM (specialized trade dealers), product mix (plaster systems, adhesive mortars), and German-market focus.
• Sto SE & Co. KGaA: German specialist in facade systems including plaster, renders, and WDVS. Highly comparable in product range (render systems, thermal insulation composites, sustainable product lines) and customer base (applicators, architects, dealers).
• Baumit: Austrian-based manufacturer of plasters, renders, and facade thermal insulation systems with strong DACH-region presence. Comparable product portfolio (base/finish plasters, WDVS) and overlapping customer segments in new construction and renovation.
• Sakret Trockenbaustoffe: German dry-mix manufacturer producing plasters, screeds, masonry mortars, and facade systems. Comparable as a system-supplier to specialist dealers and applicators in Germany, with overlapping product categories.

Broad incumbents

• DAW (Caparol / Alpina / DISBON): German paints and coatings group owning Caparol facade systems, which competes directly with akurit's facade renders and finishing coatings. Broader portfolio (architectural paints, wood coatings) but substantial overlap in facade finishes.
• PCI Augsburg (BASF Group): Part of BASF, PCI manufactures tile adhesives, screeds, and facade/construction chemical systems. Overlaps with akurit's adhesive mortars, primers, and substrate preparation products but operates from a broader chemicals platform.
• Brillux: German family-owned manufacturer of paints, plasters, and facade systems sold exclusively through specialist dealers. Direct GTM overlap with akurit's Fachhandel model and partial product overlap in plasters and finishes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quick_mix
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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