Imptek

What Imptek does

Imptek (legally Chova del Ecuador S.A.) is an Ecuadorian manufacturer of waterproofing, insulation, and road infrastructure materials, founded in 1980 as Chova and rebranded following its acquisition by Saint-Gobain circa 2016. The company operates a manufacturing plant in Quito and a sales/marketing office in Guayaquil, producing asphalt membranes, modified asphalts, emulsions, asphalt cement, and acoustic insulation products under brands including Impermeabilización (core waterproofing), Imptek Vial (road infrastructure), and dBstation (acoustic insulation). Its internal Centro de Investigación de Materiales Imptek (CIMI) supports materials R&D, and Academia Imptek (branded Academia Saint-Gobain) provides technical training to installers, constructors, and specifiers. Distribution is channel-led, with a wide network of official distributors serving homeowners, construction professionals, and road infrastructure projects across Ecuador and Colombia. Revenue is generated through hardware sales across the waterproofing, road infrastructure, and insulation product lines; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted on a project basis through PBX or email.

Name

Imptek

Legal name

Chova del Ecuador S.A.

Website

https://imptek.com.ec

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Imptek (Chova del Ecuador S.A.) is an Ecuadorian Saint-Gobain subsidiary that manufactures and distributes waterproofing membranes, modified asphalts for road infrastructure, and acoustic insulation products, serving homeowners, construction professionals, and infrastructure projects across Ecuador and Colombia via an official distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials

NAICS

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

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Waterproofing membranes
• Modified asphalt products
• Acoustic insulation materials
• Road infrastructure solutions
• Construction materials manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waterproofing Products: Manufacturing and commercialization of waterproofing membranes, waterproofing solutions, and asphalt cement for building protection against humidity and leaks
2. Road Infrastructure Products (Imptek Vial): Modified asphalts, emulsions, and asphalt mixtures for road construction and maintenance, designed for high traffic and climate conditions
3. Insulation Products: Acoustic and thermal insulation products including dBstation brand for sound isolation in construction

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Imptek manufactures and commercializes waterproofing membranes, sealants, and asphalt cement products designed to prevent moisture, leaks, and water infiltration in all types of construction. The company also produces modified asphalts, emulsions, and asphalt mixtures under the Imptek Vial brand for road construction and maintenance, and acoustic insulation products under the dBstation brand. All products are manufactured at the company's own industrial plant in Quito, Ecuador, with formulation supported by the in-house CIMI materials research center.

Product overview

Imptek is a single-product-portfolio company offering waterproofing, insulation, and road construction solutions primarily in Ecuador. The core product line consists of Impermeabilización (asphalt membranes and waterproofing products), Imptek Vial (modified asphalts and emulsions for road infrastructure), and dBstation (acoustic insulation). The company operates its own manufacturing plant and research center (CIMI), and provides technical training through Academia Imptek. With over 4 decades in the market, the company serves homeowners, construction professionals, and infrastructure projects across Ecuador and Colombia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Imptek Vial: Specialized solutions for road infrastructure and transport projects, including modified asphalts, emulsions, and asphalt mixtures manufactured at Imptek's plant.
• Imptek Vial

Products and services

• Impermeabilización (Waterproofing Products)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Saint-GobaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint-Gobain is the parent company of Imptek. Imptek operates under the Saint-Gobain umbrella, benefiting from the global company's resources, technology, and brand. Imptek also participates in Saint-Gobain initiatives such as the student architecture competition.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mapei: Italian manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for construction. Mapei overlaps with Imptek's waterproofing and adhesive product lines, particularly in Latin American and emerging markets.
• SOPREMA: French specialty manufacturer of waterproofing membranes, insulation, and roofing systems. SOPREMA is a direct competitor to Imptek in bitumen-based and modified asphalt membranes for building envelopes.
• Sika AG: Swiss-based global leader in construction chemicals and waterproofing systems. Sika directly competes with Imptek in waterproofing membranes, sealants, and road construction products, serving similar contractors and infrastructure projects worldwide.
• Fosroc International: British-based construction chemicals manufacturer offering waterproofing, sealants, concrete repair, and infrastructure solutions. Fosroc competes with Imptek particularly in Latin American and emerging market infrastructure projects.
• IKO Industries: Manufacturer of waterproofing membranes, roofing shingles, and insulation products. IKO is comparable to Imptek in modified bitumen membranes and serves construction professionals in multiple regions.
• Tremco Construction Products Group: Manufacturer of waterproofing, sealants, and weatherproofing systems for buildings and infrastructure. Tremco competes with Imptek in commercial waterproofing and joint sealing solutions.

Broad incumbents

• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's North American building materials subsidiary offering roofing membranes and insulation. Sister company to Imptek within Saint-Gobain's portfolio, providing a template and benchmark for Imptek's product positioning.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: US-based manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and modified bitumen roofing membranes. Carlisle competes with Imptek in commercial roofing waterproofing and is a major North American incumbent in the same category.
• Firestone Building Products: Manufacturer of rubber (EPDM) and asphalt-based roofing membranes. Competes with Imptek in commercial and residential waterproofing with a global distribution footprint.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: Global construction chemicals division of BASF offering waterproofing, sealants, concrete repair, and road construction solutions. Competes with Imptek across multiple product lines as part of a broader chemical portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 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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