IMPERCANAL

What IMPERCANAL does

IMPERCANAL (legal name: IMPERMEABILIZANTES Y CANALES, S.L.) is a privately held, Gijon-based Spanish construction-services and distribution firm founded in 2008 that specializes in the installation of waterproofing, insulation, and asphalt/sports/industrial flooring systems. The company operates as an authorized distributor for two principal manufacturers — Composan (sports surfaces, artificial grass, industrial pavements, bridge deck waterproofing) and SOPREMA (waterproofing membranes including ALSAN PMMA, TEXPUR polyurethane, and Tecsound acoustic insulation) — granting it access to proprietary formulations and ITF-/federation-classified systems that independent installers cannot easily replicate.

Its offering is organized around three product families: waterproofing (bituminous APP/SBS sheets, self-adhesive membranes, liquid PMMA/polyurethane/acrylic systems, synthetic PVC/TPO sheets, and bridge deck mortars), insulation (XPS and PIR thermal, SATE external facade, Tecsound acoustic), and flooring (sports surfaces including tennis, padel, football, hockey, and skating systems; industrial epoxy-polyurethane coatings; urban pavements and playground rubber surfaces such as CompoPark and Comporecreo). Notably, the catalog includes GDPR/regulatory-relevant items such as radon gas barrier membranes tied to Spanish CTE HS-6 building code requirements.

The business combines a project-based installation services motion with a direct-to-customer e-commerce channel. Project work is quote-based and ranges from small private jobs to large public-infrastructure tenders — documented case studies include a 4,365.29 m² velodrome in Grado, a speed skating track for the 2019 European Championship in Pamplona, and multiple municipal tennis-court rehabilitations. The e-commerce storefront carries 207 SKUs across waterproofing, insulation, and flooring categories, serving both contractors and individual buyers nationwide. Customers span five segments: public infrastructure and municipalities (primary), sports clubs and federations (primary), industrial and logistics firms (primary), construction companies and developers (primary), and private residential/commercial properties (secondary). The company is self-funded (no external investors), operates only in Spain, and runs a small team of 11–50 employees.

Name

IMPERCANAL

Legal name

IMPERMEABILIZANTES Y CANALES, S.L.

Website

https://impercanal.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IMPERCANAL is a privately held Spanish (Gijon, Asturias) distributor and installer specializing in waterproofing, insulation, and sports/industrial flooring systems, serving municipalities, sports federations, industrial firms, and construction developers across Spain as an official partner of Composan and SOPREMA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gijón

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of construction materials including waterproofing membranes (bituminous, synthetic PVC/TPO, liquid PMMA/polyurethane), insulation products (acoustic Tecsound, thermal XPS/PIR), sports flooring systems, and artificial grass. Products sold through e-commerce platform and direct distribution.
2. Installation and Construction Services: Professional installation and construction services for all product categories including sports court construction, industrial flooring installation, waterproofing application, and building insulation. Services include full project execution from design consultation through installation and rehabilitation.
3. Bridge Deck Waterproofing Services: Specialized installation of bridge deck waterproofing systems and expansion joints, including Compotop Bitufubra mortar application and Composan bridge deck products. Services for both new construction and infrastructure maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IMPERCANAL installs and supplies waterproofing systems (bituminous, synthetic PVC/TPO, and liquid-applied PMMA/polyurethane membranes), thermal and acoustic insulation (XPS, PIR, Tecsound), and specialized flooring systems for sports, industrial, and public-infrastructure projects. Services span design support, certified on-site installation, and the supply of branded construction materials through its online storefront.

Product overview

IMPERCANAL is a specialized distributor and installer of waterproofing, insulation, and sports/industrial flooring solutions based in Gijón, Asturias, Spain. The company operates as an authorized distributor for Composan and Soprema manufacturers, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main product categories: Impermeabilización (Waterproofing) with 143 products, Aislamientos (Insulation) with 13 products, and Pavimentos (Flooring) with 51 products. The waterproofing portfolio includes bituminous membranes (APP, SBS, self-adhesive variants), liquid waterproofing systems (PMMA, polyurethane, acrylic rubber), and synthetic membranes (PVC, TPO). The insulation range covers thermal insulation (XPS, PIR, SATE systems) and acoustic insulation (Tecsound). The flooring portfolio encompasses sports surfaces (artificial turf, resin systems, clay), industrial floors (epoxy, polyurethane coatings), and urban pavements (playground surfaces, bike lanes, parking). Installation and technical advisory services are provided alongside product sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waterproofing Installation Services Waterproofing of roofs, terraces, basements, bridge decks, and building envelopes using bituminous membranes, synthetic single-ply membranes, and liquid-applied resins. Targeted at construction firms, public works owners, industrial facilities, and private clients across Spain.
• Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Services Supply and installation of XPS and PIR thermal insulation boards plus Tecsound acoustic membranes for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Used by builders and developers to meet energy-efficiency and acoustic-comfort requirements.
• Sports Surface Installation Certified installation of sports flooring systems for tennis, paddle, football, hockey, roller-skating, multi-sport tracks, and artificial turf pitches. Sold to sports clubs, federations, schools, and municipalities requiring regulation-compliant surfaces.
• Industrial Flooring Installation Resin and concrete industrial flooring systems for warehouses, production facilities, logistics centres, and commercial premises. Designed to withstand heavy mechanical and chemical loads in industrial environments.
• Asphalt Paving Services Asphalt paving works for roadways, access routes, urban surfaces, and associated public-infrastructure projects. Sold to municipalities, contractors, and private developers.
• Construction Materials Online Store Online storefront selling branded construction materials — waterproofing membranes, insulation boards, sports surfaces, and accessories — directly to professional contractors and private customers in Spain.

Quantifiable outcome

• ITF Category 3 classification for Cushion-5 and Setlife Cushion tennis court systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ComposancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of Composan products including Compograss artificial grass, sports flooring systems (Composport), and industrial/urban pavement products. Products include tennis court systems (Tenislife, Cushion, Gamelife), artificial grass for sports and decoration, and CompoPark playground surfaces.
• SOPREMAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of SOPREMA waterproofing and insulation products including ALSAN liquid waterproofing systems (PMMA membranes), TEXPUR polyurethane membranes, Tecsound acoustic insulation, geotextiles, and XPS thermal insulation. SOPREMA develops solutions for waterproofing, acoustic and thermal insulation, and exterior cladding.
• Composan IndustrialcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturers of Compotop Bitufubra bituminous mortar for bridge deck waterproofing and Compohard Top surface treatment products. Products specifically designed for infrastructure waterproofing applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Soprema: Soprema is the global manufacturer of waterproofing membranes (ALSAN PMMA, TEXPUR, Tecsound acoustic, geotextiles) and Impercanal's principal distribution partner. Comparable because they share the same product portfolio and Soprema offers installation services in many markets, directly overlapping Impercanal's offerings.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain Weber produces facade renders, SATE external insulation systems, and waterproofing mortars. Comparable because they overlap with Impercanal's SATE facade insulation, TEXALASTIC elastic cement mortar, and CAMPOLIN acrylic waterproofing categories in the Spanish market.
• Mapei: Mapei is a leading global manufacturer of construction chemicals, including waterproofing, sports flooring resins, and industrial coatings. Comparable because Mapei's product lines (Mapelastic, Mapecoat, sports surface systems) overlap directly with Impercanal's waterproofing, resin flooring, and sports surfacing offerings.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle CM is a major North American and European manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and PVC single-ply roofing membranes. Comparable because they overlap with Impercanal's synthetic (PVC/TPO) waterproofing and insulation product lines, and serve similar commercial/industrial customer segments.
• Sika: Sika is a global construction chemicals giant producing waterproofing, sealing, flooring, and refurbishment systems. Comparable because Sika directly competes in liquid-applied waterproofing, industrial flooring, and structural sealing — overlapping heavily with Impercanal's product and service portfolio.
• Texsa (Grupo TEXSA): Texsa is a Spanish manufacturer of bituminous waterproofing membranes and insulation systems. Comparable because Texsa directly competes in the same Spanish waterproofing market, offering SBS/APP membranes, acoustic insulation, and drainage geotextiles that overlap with Impercanal's catalog.
• BMI Group (Danosa): BMI Group is one of Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturers, with Danosa as its leading Spanish brand. Comparable because they manufacture and distribute the same bituminous and synthetic waterproofing membranes that Impercanal sells and installs across Spain.
• Bauder: Bauder is a European manufacturer of bituminous and synthetic waterproofing membranes plus thermal insulation systems. Comparable because they share product overlap with Impercanal's bituminous membranes, XPS/PIR insulation, and roofing waterproofing categories, and operate in similar European markets.

Direct peers

• Rephouse: Rephouse manufactures and installs prefabricated rubber sports flooring and athletic surfaces. Comparable because they overlap with Impercanal's CompoPark playground systems and multisport acrylic-epoxy Sportlife systems, both targeting the same institutional and municipal sports facility segment.
• Polytan: Polytan is a European specialist in athletic track and sports surface installation, including tennis, hockey, and multisport systems. Comparable because Polytan directly competes with Impercanal in sports surface installation for municipalities, clubs, and federations across Europe, with overlapping technical certifications (ITF, World Athletics).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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