ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN GmbH is a German specialty manufacturer of ZZ®-branded intumescent fire-stopping systems — combination seals, stones, foams, mortars, and collars — serving building construction and industrial verticals (rail, tunnel, maritime, HVAC, electrical) via a certified Fachhändler dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersCologne, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN does
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN GmbH is a Cologne-based, privately held German specialty manufacturer founded in 1998 that develops and distributes intumescent fire protection products under the registered ZZ® brand. The company's core technology is intumescent material chemistry — formulations engineered to expand under heat exposure, with parameters such as expansion temperature, expansion rate, and char formation tuned to specific application requirements. Its commercial portfolio centers on S90-rated (90-minute fire resistance) combination fire seals (Kombiabschottung), specifically the ZZ® M30-S90 and ZZ® M21-S90 systems, alongside a system-component family including fire protection stones, foam, mortar, collars, bandages, joint seals, closure plugs, and repair seals.
The company holds multiple layers of regulatory approval, including German AbZ (Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung), European ETZ/ETB assessments, Swiss VKF certification, and conformance to DIN 4102-9, EN 1366-3, DIN 18540, and ISO 11600, with ongoing external surveillance by MPA Stuttgart and MPA Braunschweig and TÜV Rheinland process certification. It serves two principal segments: Hochbau (building construction — primary) covering cable, pipe, and combined penetrations in residential and commercial buildings, and an industrial segment covering rail vehicles, tunnel construction, ventilation, sanitary/HVAC, electrical installations, and maritime applications. The company also acts as a B2B supplier of intumescent raw materials and fire protection powders for downstream industrial processing.
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN operates a sales-led go-to-market model through a certified Fachhändler (specialist dealer) network within Germany, supplemented by technical-consultation presence on the baufragen.de expert platform and organic-social marketing across LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Xing. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue figures are not reported; the entity is a privately held GmbH with no disclosed external investors or parent company.
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN
- Legal name
- ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN GmbH
- Website
- https://z-z.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN GmbH is a German specialty manufacturer of ZZ®-branded intumescent fire-stopping systems — combination seals, stones, foams, mortars, and collars — serving building construction and industrial verticals (rail, tunnel, maritime, HVAC, electrical) via a certified Fachhändler dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fire Protection Systems
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Firestop & Penetration Sealing Materials (IMADAGAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Firestopping & Fire-Resistant Sealants (IMADAOAI)
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Where ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cologne
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Fire Protection Product Sales: B2B sales of proprietary branded fire protection systems and components through dealer network. Products include combination fire seals, cable seals, pipe seals, fire protection mortar, and associated system components and accessories.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN GmbH develops and manufactures intumescent fire protection systems sold under the proprietary ZZ® brand. The core products are S90-rated combination fire seals (Kombiabschottung) for cables and pipes, complemented by cable seals, pipe seals, joint seals, fire protection stones, foam, mortar, collars, bandages, and a dedicated repair seal and closure plug. Products are certified under German (AbZ), European (ETZ/ETB), and Swiss (VKF) approvals and serve building construction, rail, tunnel, maritime, ventilation, sanitary/heating, and electrical applications.
Product overview
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN is a fire protection technology company specializing in intumescent materials for both building construction (Hochbau) and industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on certified Kombiabschottung (combination fire seals) — the ZZ® M30-S90 and ZZ® M21-S90 — which provide multi-purpose fire compartmentalization for cables, pipes, and mixed penetrations in walls and ceilings. These core systems are complemented by a suite of branded system components (ZZ® 220/217 fire protection stones, ZZ® 330/333 fire protection foam and mortar, ZZ® 400 fire protection collars, ZZ® 421 fire protection bandages) and specialized seal products (ZZ® G50 joint seal, ZZ® 125 closure plug, ZZ® M23-S90 repair seal). Industrial applications span rail, tunnel, ventilation, sanitary/heating/climate, electrical, and maritime sectors, with products classified as Standard Use and Special Use for tunnel environments. The company also develops and manufactures intumescent building materials and fire protection powders as a supplier for further industrial and construction processing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ZZ®: Primary brand name for ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's fire protection products including seals, stones, mortars, and accessories for construction and industrial applications
Products and services
- ZZ® M30-S90 Kombiabschottung S90-rated combination fire seal (Kombiabschottung) for solid walls, solid ceilings, and lightweight partition walls. Provides fire compartmentalization for electrical cables, telecommunications cables, optical fiber cables, electrical installation pipes, and combustible and non-combustible pipes. Tested per EN 1366-3, approval number Z-19.53-2322.
- ZZ® M21-S90 Kombiabschottung S90-rated combination fire seal (Kombiabschottung) for solid walls, solid ceilings, and lightweight partition walls. Enables temporary and permanent fire compartmentalization of electrical cables and lines of all types and diameters, as well as combustible and non-combustible pipes. Tested per DIN 4102-9, approval number Z-19.53-2440.
- ZZ® G50 Fugendichtung High-rise joint seal per DIN 18540 / ISO 11600 for single-sided installation combined with sealing compound, with lateral movement capacity of up to 25%.
- ZZ® 125 Verschlussstopfen Standalone closure plug for fire protection applications, marketed via its own dedicated website at zz-verschlussstopfen.de.
- ZZ® M23-S90 Reparaturschott Repair fire seal product for remediation of existing fire compartments, marketed via its own dedicated website at reparaturschott.de.
- Cable seals (Kabelabschottung) Branded cable penetration seal systems within the ZZ® fire protection portfolio for sealing electrical cable penetrations through walls and ceilings.
- Pipe seals (Rohrabschottung) Branded pipe penetration seal systems within the ZZ® fire protection portfolio for sealing pipe penetrations through walls and ceilings.
- Fire protection mortar (Brandschutzmörtel) ZZ® branded fire protection mortar offerings for sealing building openings and supporting combination seal systems.
- Tunnel fire protection systems Fire protection systems tested for humid and temperature-variable tunnel environments, classified into Special Use and Standard Use product lines for tunnel construction.
- Rail vehicle fire protection systems Certified ZZ® fire protection systems, products, and accessories for rail vehicle construction meeting applicable rail classification and norms.
- Fire protection powder (Brandschutzpulver) supply ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN acts as a supplier of intumescent building materials and fire protection powders for further processing in industrial and construction applications.
Companies that use ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- MPA Stuttgart (Materialprüfungsanstalt Stuttgart)coreThird-party monitoring and testing organization that conducts external surveillance and quality assurance testing of ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's certified fire protection products.
- MPA Braunschweig (Materialprüfungsanstalt Braunschweig)coreThird-party monitoring and testing organization that conducts external surveillance and quality assurance testing of ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's certified fire protection products.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- 3M: 3M's Fire Protection Products portfolio (e.g., FB-3000 WT, Fire and Water Barrier, FireDam Spray) covers firestopping for cable, pipe, and combination penetrations with UL/EN-tested systems, making it a broad incumbent comparable in product category though much larger in scale and geography.
- Knauf: Knauf produces drywall, plasters, and fire-protection systems including cable and pipe penetration seals for European building construction. As a broad building-materials incumbent, it overlaps with ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN in Hochbau firestop specifications.
- Rockwool: Rockwool is a leading manufacturer of stone wool-based fire insulation and firestop systems for building services penetrations. While its core material (mineral wool) differs from ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's intumescent chemistry, it competes for the same firestop specification on construction projects.
- BASF (Construction Chemicals / intumescent): BASF supplies intumescent raw materials and additives used in firestop formulations, as well as finished fire-protection coatings through its construction chemicals division, intersecting with ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's intumescent chemistry and industrial customer base.
Direct peers
- Rolf Kuhn GmbH: Rolf Kuhn is a German manufacturer of fire protection systems including cable and pipe penetration seals, intumescent products, and firestop accessories — a direct niche competitor with similar product scope and customer base in the DACH market.
- Hilti: Hilti is a Liechtenstein-headquartered global leader in firestop systems (e.g., CFS-IS Modular Insert System, CP 672 Firestop Sleeve System) serving construction and industrial end-users with similar EN 1366-3 / DIN-tested penetration seals. It is the most directly comparable competitor to ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's Kombiabschottung portfolio.
- svt Brandschutz: svt Brandschutz is a German specialist in passive fire protection, offering fire stopping, cable/pipe penetration seals, and intumescent coatings for building and industrial applications, comparable in scope and geography to ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN.
- Würth: Würth operates a fire protection division including the Flamro brand, producing firestop mortars, foams, collars, and combination seals (Kombiabschottungen) sold through a specialist dealer network across Europe — the same go-to-market model and product categories as ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN.
- Promat (Etex): Promat, part of Belgium's Etex group, specializes in passive fire protection boards, penetration seals, and fire-resistant solutions for building construction, tunnel, and industrial applications — directly comparable to ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's Hochbau and Industrie verticals.
- Flammadur Brandschutz GmbH: Flammadur is a German manufacturer of intumescent fire protection products, firestop seals, and fire protection components for construction and industrial use — directly overlapping ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's intumescent technology portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN social profiles
Digital presenceZAPP-ZIMMERMANN compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN financial estimates
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ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN
What does ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN do?
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN GmbH develops and manufactures intumescent fire protection systems sold under the proprietary ZZ® brand. The core products are S90-rated combination fire seals (Kombiabschottung) for cables and pipes, complemented by cable seals, pipe seals, joint seals, fire protection stones, foam, mortar, collars, bandages, and a dedicated repair seal and closure plug. Products are certified under German (AbZ), European (ETZ/ETB), and Swiss (VKF) approvals and serve building construction, rail, tunnel, maritime, ventilation, sanitary/heating, and electrical applications.
Is ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN a public or private company?
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN founded?
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN based?
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN is headquartered in Cologne, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN make money?
One revenue line is on record: fire Protection Product Sales.
Who are ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are 3M, Knauf, Rockwool and BASF (Construction Chemicals / intumescent). Direct peers are Rolf Kuhn GmbH, Hilti, svt Brandschutz, Würth, Promat (Etex) and Flammadur Brandschutz GmbH.
Does ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN have an API?
No public API is recorded for ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN.
What industry is ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN in?
ZAPP-ZIMMERMANN's product category is Fire Protection Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAGAL, Firestop & Penetration Sealing Materials, with a secondary code of IMADAOAI, Firestopping & Fire-Resistant Sealants. Its SIC code is 2891.