What Polmetal does

Polmetal GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of profiled steel and aluminum sheets for roofing, wall cladding, and facade applications. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Berlin, the company self-positions as 'one of the largest profiled sheet manufacturers in Europe' (Einer der größten Profilblechhersteller Europas). Its product portfolio spans four primary categories: (1) trapezoidal profiles in T35, T50, and T60 variants for load-bearing roof and wall applications, including a dedicated PV-installation product line; (2) tile-effect profiles (LOARA, SZAFIR, OPTIMA, RUBIN, GRYF, IRYD) for residential aesthetic roofing; (3) standing-seam panels (PD510 S STEHFALZ) for industrial applications; and (4) sandwich elements under proprietary PIRTECH (PIR core) and WOOLTECH (mineral wool core) sub-brands for insulated roofing and walls. Supporting lines include Niagara drainage systems, custom bent parts (Kantteile), an accessories range (fasteners, light plates, snow guards), and proprietary PURLAK and PURMAT coatings rated RUV4 under EN 10169/2.

The business operates on a quote-based B2B pricing model, selling exclusively to specialist trade dealers (Fachhandel), industrial and commercial construction buyers, and retail customers in the DACH region plus 10+ additional European markets (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Russia). Go-to-market combines a dense dealer network (with a points-based 'Gemeinsame Vorteile' bonus program and dealer-locator tool), direct sales for industrial/commercial and retail segments, participation in major European trade fairs (BAU Munich, DACH+HOLZ International), a mobile training center, and digital channels including a MagicReply chatbot, newsletter, YouTube, and social media. Quality assurance is differentiated by ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV Rheinland), CE marking, DGNB and IFBS membership, and a unique quality guarantee backed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

Revenue is generated exclusively through one-time product sales of manufactured steel and aluminum profiled sheets; pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by specification, coating, color, thickness, order volume, and delivery terms, with partial prepayment required before factory loading. The company is led by Chairman Piotr Nowicki and Managing Director Radoslaw Okrajni, and operates as an independent entity with no disclosed external institutional investors, funding rounds, parent company, or subsidiaries. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Polmetal

Legal name

Polmetal GmbH

Website

https://polmetal.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polmetal GmbH is a Berlin-based, family-owned manufacturer of steel and aluminum profiled sheets for roofing and facades, one of the largest in Europe. It serves specialist trade dealers, industrial construction, and retail customers across the DACH region and 10+ European markets via quote-based B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Roofing and Cladding Manufacturing

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing & Wall Panels (Architectural/Structural) (IMADACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

Keywords

• Profiled steel sheets
• Metal roofing systems
• Facade cladding
• Sandwich panels
• Building envelope solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel & Aluminum Profiled Sheet Products: Polmetal generates revenue primarily through the one-time sale of manufactured steel and aluminum profiled sheets, including trapezoidal profiles, tile-effect profiles, standing-seam panels, sandwich elements, structural sections, custom bent parts (Kantteile), and accessories. Pricing is quotation-based, varies by specification, and payment terms typically require partial prepayment and the balance before goods are loaded at the factory. The company sells exclusively to B2B customers (tradespeople, builders, dealers).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Polmetal manufactures and sells steel and aluminum profiled sheets for roofing, facade, and industrial building envelope applications. Its portfolio includes trapezoidal profiles, tile-effect profiles, standing seam panels, sandwich elements (PIRTECH PIR and WOOLTECH mineral wool cores), custom bent parts (Kantteile), gutter drainage systems, light plates, and structural subframes. The company serves specialist building materials dealers, industrial/commercial construction clients, and retail customers primarily across the DACH region, with pricing determined per order quotation.

Product overview

Polmetal is one of the largest profiled sheet manufacturers in Europe, specializing in steel roof and facade systems. The product portfolio comprises: (1) Trapezoidal profiles (T35, T50, T60 series) for load-bearing roofing and PV installations; (2) Tile/shingle profiles (LOARA, SZAFIR, OPTIMA, RUBIN, GRYF) for residential aesthetic roofing; (3) Standing seam panels (PD510 S STEHFALZ) for industrial applications; (4) Sandwich panels under PIRTECH (PIR core) and WOOLTECH (mineral wool core) sub-brands for insulated roofing and walls; (5) Facade cassettes, corrugated sheets, and structural subframes; (6) Custom bent parts (Kantteile) for roof and facade detailing; (7) Niagara drainage systems (gutters in various materials); (8) Accessories including fasteners, sealants, snow guards, light plates; and (9) Protective coatings (Aluzink, Standardpolyester, PURLAK, PURMAT). The portfolio serves trade, industry, commerce, and retail sectors across DACH region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trapezprofil T35 DR Trapezoidal steel profile with 35mm profile height for roofing constructions with higher stability requirements, suitable for larger roof surfaces including residential, commercial, agricultural buildings, and industrial halls.
• Trapezprofil T35 M Trapezoidal steel profile with 35mm profile height for roofing constructions with higher stability requirements, suitable for larger roof surfaces.
• Trapezprofil T35 E Trapezoidal steel profile with 35mm profile height for roofing constructions with elevated stability requirements.
• Trapezprofil T50 P Trapezoidal steel profile with 50mm profile height for load-bearing roof constructions; structural profile primarily used for large-area roof constructions with high load requirements.
• Trapezprofil T60 P Trapezoidal steel profile with 60mm profile height for roof constructions with very high structural requirements; used for industrial and hall construction, warehouses, and agricultural buildings.
• Dachpfannenprofil LOARA Tile profile panel for roofs with approx. 23mm profile height and 350mm module length providing uniform roof appearance for residential and commercial applications.
• Dachpfannenprofil SZAFIR Classic tile profile with 25mm profile height providing tile appearance with low weight; suitable for typical roof constructions in private sector including roof renovations.
• Dachpfannenprofil OPTIMA Tile profile for roofs with distinctive tile appearance; frequently used for residential buildings and demanding roof projects.
• Dachpfannenprofil RUBIN Classic tile profile with approx. 20mm profile height and variable module length; suitable for typical roof surfaces in private sector.
• Dachpfannenprofil GRYF Versatile tile profile for roofs in private and commercial sectors; suitable for various roof types and smaller commercial buildings.
• Dachpfannenpaneel IRYD Modular tile panel for modern roof constructions with contemporary appearance; quick and simple assembly suitable for new builds and modern projects.
• Dachpaneel PD510 S STEHFALZ Industrial standing seam roof panel system with 510mm cover width, fold closure for weatherproof connection, and pre-punched mounting holes; manufactured to custom length with optional anti-condensation coating.
• PIRTECH Sandwichelemente Dach (PWD-PIR) PIRTECH sandwich panels for roofs with PIR (polyisocyanurate) core featuring 40mm high main fold for increased load-bearing capacity; available in various thicknesses (40-160mm) and coatings.
• WOOLTECH Sandwichelemente Sandwich panel product line with mineral wool core insulation for roof and wall applications offering fire performance characteristics.
• Trapezprofile für PV-Anlagen Trapezoidal profiles (T35 M, T35 DR) designed as efficient and cost-effective roof covering for photovoltaic/solar panel installations; compliant with DIN EN 1090-4 for structural profile sheets.
• Niagara Entwässerungssysteme Gutter systems including half-round and box gutters (Niagara Halbrundrinne and Kastenrinne) in various materials (polyurethane, galvanized, titanium-zinc, aluminum) for roof drainage.
• Kantteile (Custom Bent Sheet Metal Parts) Custom bent sheet metal parts for roof and facade applications including ridge sheets, verge boards, eaves channels, corners, drip edges, and other sheet metal detailing components.
• Aluzink Beschichtung Aluminum-zinc alloy coating (AZ185) providing excellent corrosion resistance, thermal/optical reflectivity, fire resistance, and flexibility for profiling applications.
• Standardpolyester Beschichtung Standard polyester coating (25µm) available in various colors with good UV resistance (RUV2) and corrosion resistance.
• PURLAK Beschichtung Polyurethane coating (50µm) with very high UV resistance (RUV4) and excellent corrosion resistance for aggressive atmospheric zones; recommended for PV installations requiring minimum 45µm organic coating thickness.
• PURMAT Beschichtung Matte polyurethane coating (50µm) with stylish appearance, high UV resistance (RUV4), excellent corrosion resistance, and good formability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified to DIN EN 1090-4 as structural profiled sheets, with load tables published for T35, T50, and T60 profile series for engineering design validation.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and supporting.

• BAUVISTA KooperationnotableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Polmetal GmbH was awarded the 2025 Supplier Prize (Lieferantenpreis 2025 / HaFo Lieferantenpreis 2025) by the BAUVISTA Kooperation, a major German building materials purchasing and marketing cooperative. This recognition highlights Polmetal's role as a valued supplier partner within the BAUVISTA dealer network, which serves specialist building materials traders across Germany.
• Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolmetal maintains a quality guarantee backed by the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), one of Germany's leading technical universities. KIT provides independent third-party monitoring of Polmetal's product quality, lending scientific credibility and differentiated assurance to Polmetal's quality claim (Qualitätsgarantie durch Fremdüberwachung).
• TÜV RheinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolmetal holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification from TÜV Rheinland (Certipedia ID: 01+100+2541380), one of Germany's most recognized independent testing and certification bodies. This certification confirms Polmetal's compliance with the international quality management standard.
• IFBS (Internationaler Verband für Metallleichtbau)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolmetal is a member of the IFBS (International Association for Metal Light-Gauge Construction). IFBS montage (installation) guidelines are referenced as binding contractual quality specifications in Polmetal's terms and conditions, reflecting a shared commitment to technical standards in profiled metal construction.
• DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolmetal is a member of the DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council) and is listed in the DGNB product database. This membership supports Polmetal's positioning in the sustainable construction market and enables architects and builders using DGNB certification schemes to identify Polmetal products as qualifying inputs.
• Aktion DACHsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPolmetal is a member of Aktion DACH (aktiondach.de/mitglieder), a regional cooperation initiative in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland/Luxembourg) that promotes profiled sheet roofing and cladding solutions and supports member companies with joint marketing and standards promotion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ruukki Construction: Nordic manufacturer of steel-based building envelopes including profiled roofing, standing seam, sandwich panels, and façade systems. Comparable product portfolio and European dealer distribution, with broader geographic reach than Polmetal.
• Prefa: Austrian manufacturer of aluminum roofing, façade, and rainwater systems including tile-effect profiles, standing seam, and shingles sold across DACH. Comparable to Polmetal in tile-profile aesthetics and DACH-centric dealer model, though focused on aluminum rather than steel.
• Lindab: Swedish manufacturer of steel and metal building products including profiled roofing sheets, rainwater systems, and steel profiles for industrial, commercial, and residential applications across Europe. Closely comparable to Polmetal in product mix (trapezoidal profiles, standing seam, drainage) and DACH/Nordics channel-led B2B model.
• Weckman: Finnish manufacturer of profiled steel sheets, roofing products, and rainwater systems sold through a Northern European dealer network. Directly comparable to Polmetal in core Profilblech and standing seam offerings, with overlapping B2B Fachhandel-style distribution.
• Fischer Profil: German manufacturer of steel and aluminum profiled sheets, sandwich panels, and roof/facade systems sold via European Fachhandel. Direct competitor to Polmetal with overlapping trapezoidal profile, tile-effect, and accessory ranges for DACH construction.
• Trimo: European manufacturer of architectural metal envelopes including profiled sheets, standing seam, and sandwich panels. Comparable product mix to Polmetal with overlapping B2B distribution in industrial and commercial construction.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan: Global leader in insulated panels and building envelope solutions. Overlaps with Polmetal's PIRTECH/WOOLTECH sandwich-panel lines and broader roof/facade system sales, but operates at substantially larger scale and broader product breadth as an incumbent.
• ArcelorMittal Construction: Steel major's construction division offering profiled sheets, sandwich panels, and steel building systems across Europe. Comparable Profilblech and sandwich-panel portfolio, with vertical integration and scale advantages not available to mid-sized specialists like Polmetal.

Emerging players

• Isopan: European manufacturer of insulated metal panels for roofing and walls with PIR and mineral wool cores. Direct overlap with Polmetal's PIRTECH and WOOLTECH sandwich-panel lines, particularly in industrial and commercial building envelopes.

Regional players

• Salzgitter Bauelemente: German producer of steel building elements including profiled sheets, sandwich panels, and accessories, primarily serving the German market. Directly comparable to Polmetal in core Profilblech offerings with a similar DACH-focused B2B channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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