What Proflex does

Proflex, established in 2001 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, is the market-leading manufacturer and installer of self-supported steel roofing systems in India and operates as a dedicated roofing division of M&B Engineering Ltd. The company's core product is a trussless arch-shaped roofing system using cold-rolled structural-quality steel with Galvalume coating (55% aluminium, 43.5% zinc, 1.5% silicon), which is formed into curved panels on-site using mobile manufacturing units imported from the USA, then joined via a mechanical seaming process that produces watertight, bolt-free interlocking seams capable of spans up to 32 meters without internal columns, trusses, or purlins. Supporting product lines include cantilever roofing for railway platforms and parking sheds, 'A'-shaped steel buildings, side and gable wall cladding, accessories (ventilators, skylights, HVLS fans), and solar panel integration modules; the Galvalume substrate carries a 35-40 year lifespan and reflects up to 80% of solar radiation.

The business operates an enterprise field sales motion targeting government infrastructure and large industrial customers. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven with multi-year contracts, and there is no standard price list or consumer-facing channel. Customer concentration is anchored by Indian Railways, with 500+ executed station and shed projects since the firm's founding, alongside named enterprise customers across automotive (Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki), textiles (Raymond, Arvind, Aditya Birla), and food processing (Amul), as well as notable municipal and commercial wins such as Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's first EV bus charging station and the IGBC-certified Venus Stratum atrium. Marquee reference projects include the world's longest railway platform shelter at Hubballi (1,510m) in 2020 and India's first Vande Bharat train shed (17,826 sqm completed in 33 days) in 2023. The company has installed more than 20 million square meters of roofing across 10,000+ projects in India, with consistent annual production of approximately 1.4 million square meters.

The revenue model is essentially one-time, project-based sales of design, supply, and erection services, with no recurring SaaS-style or subscription component, no disclosed external funding, and no public listing. The firm positions itself within industrial roofing, warehousing, railways, public infrastructure, sports/community facilities, and emerging green infrastructure; its competitive thesis centers on large clear spans, rapid on-site installation (up to 1,000 sqm/day), leak-proof mechanical seaming, and Galvalume durability rather than AI/automation or software differentiation. Headcount is reported as 101-250 in firmographic data while one source cites a workforce of 700+; ownership rests with the parent M&B Engineering Ltd., a private diversified engineering group headquartered in Gujarat.

Name

Proflex

Legal name

M&B Engineering Ltd.

Website

https://mbproflex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Proflex is the Indian market leader in self-supported steel roofing, designing, manufacturing, and erecting trussless arch roofing systems for Indian Railways, industrial warehouses, automotive plants, and public infrastructure across India as a division of M&B Engineering Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Roofing Manufacturing

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (238160), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA), Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG), Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts) (IMAFAMAE)

Keywords

• Steel roofing solutions
• Self-supported roofing
• Galvalume steel roofing
• Industrial roofing systems
• Roofing manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

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. Roofing Solutions Sales: One-time project-based sales of self-supported steel roofing systems including design, supply, and erection services. Revenue generated from large infrastructure and industrial construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Proflex manufactures and installs self-supported steel roofing systems using cold-rolled Galvalume steel panels (55% aluminium, 43.5% zinc, 1.5% silicon) curved into arch shapes on-site through USA-imported mobile manufacturing units, then joined via mechanical seaming to deliver leak-proof, trussless spans up to 32 meters. The offering extends to cantilever roofing, "A" shaped steel buildings, side and gable wall cladding, ventilators/skylights/HVLS fans, and solar panel integration for industrial, railway, warehousing, and commercial clients in India.

Product overview

Proflex is a steel roofing solutions company and market leader in India since 2001, operating as a division of M&B Engineering Ltd. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected products centered around self-supported steel roofing technology. The core product is the Self-Supported Steel Roofing system (trussless arch/curved design spanning up to 32 meters), complemented by Cantilever Roofing for parking and public infrastructure, and "A" Shaped Steel Buildings for ground-to-ground applications. Add-on modules include Side and Gable Wall Cladding, accessories (Ventilators, Skylights, and HVLS Fans), and Solar Panel Integration. The product line uses Galvalume steel material and mobile manufacturing units to produce panels on-site. The company serves diverse industries including railways, warehousing, manufacturing, sports, and EV infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Supported Steel Roofing Trussless roofing system designed to cover large spans without internal columns, trusses, or supports. Uses cold-rolled structural quality steel panels that are curved and mechanically seamed on-site for a leak-proof, durable finish with spans up to 32 meters. Built for industrial, warehousing, railway, commercial, and infrastructure clients.
• Cantilever Roofing (Proflex Parking Solutions) Cantilever-style roof solutions designed for public infrastructure applications including railway platforms, airport terminals, and bus stations. Provides unobstructed coverage with aesthetic appeal for high-traffic areas where space optimization is critical.
• "A" Shaped Steel Buildings Ground-to-ground steel buildings that eliminate the need for concrete supports. Offers fast and cost-effective solutions for large-scale storage needs in industrial and agricultural applications.
• Side and Gable Wall Cladding Cladding systems for walls that complement Proflex roofing systems, offering additional protection and aesthetic appeal. Designed for durability and easy maintenance in industrial, commercial, and agricultural buildings.
• Ventilators, Skylights & HVLS Fans (Accessories) Accessories that integrate with Proflex roofing systems to improve natural lighting and ventilation. Includes turbo ventilators and skylights that enhance energy efficiency and indoor air quality in industrial and commercial buildings.
• Solar Panel Integration Roofing systems designed to accommodate solar panels, allowing buildings to harness solar energy. Supports sustainable building practices and reduces operational carbon footprint of facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1,000 sqm installation per day
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• M&B Engineering Ltd.coreOthersProflex is a division of M&B Engineering Ltd., operating as the roofing solutions business unit of the parent company. M&B Engineering Ltd. is the ultimate parent entity under which Proflex Roofing Solutions operates as a distinct brand and division.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interarch Building Products: Leading Indian PEB and turnkey building solutions company designing, manufacturing, and erecting pre-engineered steel buildings with integrated roofing. Overlaps with Proflex in industrial, warehousing, and infrastructure segments and competes for similar large-project tenders across India.
• Kirby Building Systems India: Pre-engineered metal building (PEB) manufacturer supplying large-span steel buildings for warehouses, factories, and logistics parks in India and the Middle East. Directly comparable to Proflex as both deliver steel structures/roofing for industrial facilities; Kirby's solutions are more standardized PEB while Proflex specializes in trussless arch roofing.
• Everest Industries: Indian building products company manufacturing roofing sheets, wall panels, and pre-engineered steel buildings. Active across industrial, commercial, and residential roofing; competes with Proflex in metal roofing and cladding categories with a broader product portfolio that includes non-metal roofing.
• Tata BlueScope Steel: Joint venture between Tata Steel and BlueScope (Australia) manufacturing coated steel roofing and walling solutions in India, including ZINCALUME and COLORBOND products. Competes directly with Proflex in industrial and commercial metal roofing, serving warehouses, factories, and infrastructure projects with comparable span offerings.
• Lloyd Insulation India: Indian manufacturer and installer of insulated metal roofing panels, wall cladding, and pre-engineered steel buildings. Comparable to Proflex in serving industrial customers seeking weather-resistant roofing and cladding systems, with more focus on insulated panel systems rather than self-supported arch technology.

Broad incumbents

• JSW Steel Coated Products: Coated steel products division of JSW Steel producing color-coated and galvanized coils/sheets including JSW Colouron for roofing applications. While it produces materials used in roofing, Proflex focuses on fabrication/installation rather than coil production; relevant as a supplier and potential competing systems provider.
• Essar Steel India (now ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India): Large integrated steelmaker producing galvanized and Galvalume coated steel products used as raw material in metal roofing. Acts primarily as upstream supplier rather than direct roof installer, but represents a downstream threat if it expands into finished roofing systems.
• Tata Steel Long Products: Diversified steel major with construction solutions including coated coils, structural products, and turnkey construction services. Indirect overlap with Proflex in large infrastructure customers and project bidding; larger portfolio but less specialized in self-supported trussless roofing.

Emerging players

• Nippon Steel Corp overseas affiliates (India presence): Japanese steel major with growing presence in coated steel products and steel structure fabrication in India, including partnerships supplying building envelope and roofing solutions. Comparable in terms of Galvalume/ZAM-grade coated steel supply to industrial roofing projects in India.
• APL Apollo Tubes (Steel Building Solutions): India's largest structural steel tube manufacturer with expanding downstream building solutions including roofing and structural systems. Potential emerging competitor/adjacent peer as it expands from tubes into integrated steel building products serving industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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