What Denver does

Denver Impermeabilizantes, founded in 1983 (firmographics) — with the company history section citing 1985 — is a Brazilian manufacturer of waterproofing and construction chemicals headquartered in Suzano, São Paulo, with a secondary branch in Feira de Santana, Bahia. The company sells through direct phone sales, its website, and technical content distribution, and serves engineering firms, contractors, and end-customers in residential, commercial, and large infrastructure projects. Its portfolio spans asphalt, polyurethane, PVC, TPO, and EPDM membranes, polymeric mortars, liquid membranes, primers, adhesives, varnishes, epoxy coatings, and repair products, with certifications including ISO 9001, IBELQ, INMETRO, FM APPROVED, and ABNT NBR 9575.

In December 2020, Denver was acquired by France-based SOPREMA Group (founded 1908), a global waterproofing player with 9,000+ employees, 73 production units, and 90 operating companies worldwide. Following the acquisition, the Brazilian operation was rebranded to SOPREMA Brasil in 2021, integrating Denver's local brand equity and product lines with SOPREMA's international R&D, supply chain, and certification footprint. The combined business continues to ship products under legacy Denver brand names (Denvertec, Denversal, Denverfix, etc.) alongside newly introduced SOPREMA-branded lines such as Alsan, and has secured specification wins on nationally significant projects including Mané Garrincha Stadium, Viracopos Airport, Ponte Estaiada, Mineirão Stadium, Surf Center Curitiba, and the Fábrica de Escolas program.

Name

Denver

Legal name

Denver Impermeabilizantes

Website

https://denverimper.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Denver (SOPREMA Brasil) is a Brazilian manufacturer of waterproofing membranes and construction chemicals, serving contractors, engineers, and infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, and public-infrastructure segments since 1983.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterproofing Products and Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK), Industrial Protective Coatings (IMADAKAB), Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK), Building Envelope & Weatherproofing (Roofing/Waterproofing/Gutters) (IMAIABAG), Concrete Waterproofing & Moisture Mitigation (HSAGALAF), Waterproof Coatings & Leak Sealing (Basements, Foundations, Roof Coatings) (HSAGADAI)

Keywords

• Waterproofing membranes
• Construction chemicals
• Asphalt membranes
• Protective coatings
• Building envelope solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Suzano

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waterproofing Products: Denver generates revenue through the sale of waterproofing products and construction chemicals including asphalt membranes, polymeric mortars, liquid membranes, polyurethane systems, adhesives, primers, and protective coatings. Products are sold through direct sales channels and the company website.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Denver manufactures and sells waterproofing products and construction chemicals for the Brazilian building-envelope market, including asphalt membranes, polymeric mortars, liquid membranes, polyurethane systems, PVC/TPO/EPDM synthetic membranes, adhesives, primers, and protective coatings. The company serves construction contractors, builders, and specifiers seeking substrate protection and weatherproofing solutions.

Product overview

Denver (now SOPREMA Brasil) is a comprehensive portfolio of waterproofing and construction chemical specialty products organized into 21 product categories. The offering includes rigid and flexible cementitious waterproofing mortars (DENVERTEC 100, DENVERTEC 540 FLEX, DENVERTEC 540 Fibras, DENVERTEC 700), asphaltic membranes (DENVERMANTA ELASTIC, IMPERMANTA LAJE, IMPERMANTA TELHADO, IMPERMANTA MAX), liquid membranes (DENVERCRIL SUPER, DENVERCRIL PAREDE), polyurethane membranes (ALSAN PUR 341 ZERO, ALSAN PUR Branco, Sistema Alsan Pur Trafik), epoxy and polyurethane coatings (ALSAN COAT EPOXI, ALSAN COAT EPOXI HCR ZERO, ALSAN PAINT PU, ALSAN COAT PUR), silicone coatings (ALSAN COATING SIL 402), structural adhesives (DENVERPOXI, DENVERPOXI MAX), mortar adhesives (DENVERFIX XA35, DENVERFIX CHAPISCO, DENVERFIX ACRÍLICO), bituminous primers and paints (DENVER IMPERBLACK, DENVERMANTA PRIMER ACQUA), repair products (DENVER REPARO, DENVERBLITZ), protective varnishes (DENVERNIZ ANTIPICHAÇÃO, DENVERNIZ ACQUA, DENVERNIZ SF), and complementary products (DENVERTERM EPS thermal insulation, DENVERTELA POLIÉSTER R reinforcing mesh, DENVER CAMADA SEPARADORA). The portfolio serves residential, commercial, and industrial construction across applications including foundations, roofs, decks, pools, reservoirs, bathrooms, kitchens, and facades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Denver Imper: The primary commercial brand under SOPREMA GROUP for waterproofing and specialty chemical products in Brazil, offering solutions including asphaltic membranes, liquid membranes, polymeric mortars, polyurethane systems, PVC/TPO/EPDM membranes, adhesives, and protective coatings for the construction industry.

Products and services

• Asphalt Membranes Asphalt-based waterproofing membranes used by construction contractors and builders for foundations, roofs, and below-grade structures in Brazil.
• Polymeric Mortars Polymer-modified mortars applied by construction contractors for waterproofing and substrate protection in residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Liquid Membranes Liquid-applied waterproofing membranes used by contractors for complex geometry details, repairs, and seamless waterproofing of roofs and wet areas.
• Polyurethane Systems Polyurethane-based waterproofing and sealing systems for construction applications requiring flexible, durable weatherproofing.
• PVC / TPO / EPDM Synthetic Membranes Synthetic sheet waterproofing membranes (PVC, TPO, and EPDM) supplied to construction contractors for roofing and below-grade waterproofing.
• Adhesives Construction adhesives used for bonding waterproofing membranes and components within Denver's compatible system portfolio.
• Primers Surface primers used to prepare substrates prior to the application of Denver waterproofing membranes and coatings.
• Protective Coatings Protective coatings used by contractors for weatherproofing and substrate protection on building envelopes and infrastructure surfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Denverfix XA35 provides yield up to 5 times higher than similar products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• SOPREMA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020SOPREMA Group acquired full ownership of Denver Impermeabilizantes in December 2020. Denver now operates as part of SOPREMA Brasil, combining 36 years of Brazilian market expertise with SOPREMA's global technology and 112 years of experience. SOPREMA, founded in France in 1908, is a family-owned independent group and world leader in waterproofing solutions with 9000+ employees, 73 production units, and 90 companies worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Viapol: Viapol is a Brazilian manufacturer of waterproofing materials, sealants, and construction chemicals with a long-standing presence in the domestic market. Viapol directly competes with Denver across asphaltic membranes, acrylic coatings, and cementitious waterproofing mortars targeting similar Brazilian contractors and project specifications.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions Brasil: BASF's construction chemicals division offers waterproofing, concrete repair, and protective coating solutions in Brazil through the Master Builders Solutions brand. Competes directly with Denver's mortar, epoxy, and polyurethane product lines for infrastructure and commercial construction projects.
• Sika Brasil: Swiss multinational Sika operates a major Brazilian business manufacturing waterproofing systems, concrete admixtures, and specialty construction chemicals. Sika directly competes with Denver/SOPREMA across cementitious mortars, polyurethane membranes, and acrylic coatings serving similar construction industry customers.
• Quimicryl (Grupo AMC): Quimicryl is a major Brazilian manufacturer of waterproofing products including acrylic membranes, polyurethane systems, and asphaltic materials. As a domestic Brazilian competitor, Quimicryl competes with Denver on price and distribution across residential, commercial, and infrastructure waterproofing applications.
• MC-Bauchemie Brasil: German specialty chemical company MC-Bauchemie manufactures waterproofing, concrete protection, and repair products in Brazil. Competes with Denver/SOPREMA in cementitious waterproofing mortars, structural adhesives, and protective coatings for infrastructure and industrial applications.
• Saint-Gobain Weber Brasil: Saint-Gobain Weber produces mortars, waterproofing systems, and facade solutions in Brazil. Weber competes with Denver across cementitious waterproofing mortars, acrylic coatings for facades (Denvercril Parede), and tile adhesives (Denverfix line) for residential and commercial construction.
• Fosroc Brasil: Fosroc, part of the Saint-Gobain group, supplies concrete repair, waterproofing, and protective coatings in Brazil. Fosroc competes with Denver across cementitious mortars (Denvertec line), epoxy floor coatings (Alsan Coat Epoxi), and polyurethane membranes for infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Mapei Brasil: Italian multinational Mapei operates in Brazil offering waterproofing systems, cementitious mortars, and adhesives. Mapei competes head-to-head with Denver/SOPREMA across flexible membranes, polyurethane systems, and acrylic coatings for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

Regional players

• Dryko Brasil: Dryko is a Brazilian manufacturer of acrylic and polyurethane waterproofing membranes for residential and commercial applications. Dryko competes directly with Denver's Alsan Acril, Denvercril Super, and polyurethane Alsan Pur lines, primarily in the domestic DIY and small contractor segments.

Emerging players

• Penetron Brasil: Penetron specializes in crystalline waterproofing admixtures and surface-applied systems for concrete. Penetron offers a complementary technology approach that competes with Denver's Denvertec cementitious mortars in reservoirs, pools, and buried structures in the Brazilian market.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcDEknEceG2huyYjN0MZZZw
• LinkedInbr.linkedin.com/company/soprema-brasil
• Instagraminstagram.com/sopremabrasil

Compliance11 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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