What Tegola Canadese does

Tegola Canadese S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of bituminous asphalt shingles and integrated roofing systems, founded in 1977 in Vittorio Veneto, Treviso, Italy, where it pioneered the introduction of asphalt shingles to the Italian market. The company operates as a subsidiary of IWIS Holding, a privately-held industrial group, with its Italian legal entity listed at 51-100 employees while the broader IWIS group operates 17 manufacturing facilities and serves 54 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas through wholly-owned regional distribution subsidiaries in Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Brazil, India, and Russia.

The company's core technology centers on bituminous asphalt shingles built on glass fiber mat reinforcement with bitumen compound layers and a proprietary G-EVO ceramicized basalt granule finish, alongside a patented self-adhesive nail pad system and a patented multilayer fiberglass encapsulation for flexible photovoltaic cells. Product lines include the UNICA super-resistant shingle (rated to 160 mph wind and Class 4 impact resistance with a 40-year warranty), the metal-clad Prestige copper/aluminum line, ULTIMETAL HD aluminum shingles, and the Master/Master Coppo and Premium ranges, with 63 color options across 7 shape variants. The portfolio also includes Tegosolar and The Project Module 11x6 building-integrated photovoltaic modules, Safety Membrane waterproofing products, a ventilated roof system, and a full accessories range covering nails, mastics, vapor barriers, snow guards, and aerators.

Tegola Canadese monetizes primarily through hardware sales via a multi-tier distribution network: products move from 17 manufacturing plants through regional subsidiaries and independent building material wholesalers/retailers to certified installers and end consumers. The company serves a hybrid customer base including individual homeowners (privati), professional roofing contractors (installatori), architects and designers (progettisti), and commercial/institutional buyers, with go-to-market combining direct digital engagement (multilingual blog, social media, technical downloads, TC NEWS magazine, project galleries) with a Certified Installer Network built through the Tegola Canadese Academy. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is delivered on request through distributors and resellers, with the company emphasizing cost advantages from simplified logistics relative to clay or concrete tiles (one pallet covers 130-150 m2 vs 10-15 pallets of traditional tiles) and lightweight installation (10-13 kg/m2 vs 50-60 kg/m2 for traditional tiles).

Name

Tegola Canadese

Legal name

Tegola Canadese S.r.l.

Website

https://tegolacanadese.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tegola Canadese is an Italian manufacturer of bituminous asphalt shingles and integrated roofing systems, founded in 1977 and part of IWIS Holding. It serves homeowners, installers, designers, and commercial buyers across 54 countries via 17 manufacturing plants and a certified installer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Asphalt Shingles (IMADAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Modified Bitumen Roofing (IMADAFAG)

Keywords

• Bituminous asphalt shingles
• Roofing systems manufacturing
• Photovoltaic roof tiles
• Waterproofing membranes
• Roof accessories and components

Headquarters

HQ city

Vittorio Veneto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asphalt Shingle Sales (Tegole Canadesi): Manufacturing and sale of bituminous asphalt shingles in multiple product lines (Unica, Master, Premium, Prestige, Ultimetal HD) with various finishes including basalt granule and metallic coatings. Revenue generated from B2B distributors/resellers and directly to installers and B2C homeowners through a global distribution network.
2. Roofing Accessories and Components: Sale of complementary roofing products including nails, waterproofing membranes (Safety R-Evolution, Startbar), bituminous mastics (Bitustick), snow stops, aerators, and roof ventilation products. Full roof system components for complete coverage solutions.
3. Tegosolar Photovoltaic Modules: Sale of flexible photovoltaic modules (The Project Module 11x6 and earlier Tegosolar line) designed for integration with asphalt shingle roofs. Both new installations and retrofit applications for residential, commercial, public, and industrial buildings.
4. Safety Membrane Waterproofing Products: Standalone waterproofing membrane products marketed through safetymembrane.com, including auto-adhesive and torch-applied membranes for low-slope roofing applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tegola Canadese manufactures and supplies bituminous asphalt shingles (tegole canadesi) in multiple product lines (UNICA, Prestige, Ultimetal HD, Master/Master Coppo, Premium) along with waterproofing membranes, photovoltaic roof tiles (Tegosolar, The Project Module 11x6), and roof accessories. The company operates a global distribution network across 54 countries through its parent IWIS Holding, with 17 manufacturing facilities producing the complete roof system for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.

Product overview

Tegola Canadese is a manufacturer of bituminous asphalt shingles and roofing systems headquartered in Vittorio Veneto, Italy, operating since 1977 and part of the IWIS Holding group. The product portfolio centers on asphalt shingles (tegole canadesi) with multiple product lines: UNICA (ultra-resistant, wind-rated to 160 mph), Prestige (copper/aluminum finish), Ultimetal HD (aluminum metal shingles), Master/Master Coppo (double-layer laminated), and Premium (multi-design options with 63+ color variations). Supporting products include Safety Membranes for waterproofing, roof ventilation systems, and accessories. The company also offers building-integrated photovoltaics through Tegosolar shingles and The Project Module 11x6 flexible solar panels. Products are designed for sloped roofs with pitches from 5° to 85°, featuring patented self-adhesive technology, G-EVO ceramized basalt granule finishes, and comprehensive warranties up to 40 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tegosolar: Photovoltaic shingle product line for solar energy integration in roofing, featuring flexible photovoltaic modules for curved surfaces and various roof types.
• Safety Membrane

Products and services

• UNICA Asphalt Shingles Super-resistant asphalt shingle line designed to withstand extreme weather events. Features patented self-adhesive pads for enhanced wind resistance and G-EVO ceramized basalt granule finish with hydrophobic properties. Available in Master, Rectangular, Traditional, Mosaik, and Gothik designs with 63 color options across 7 shapes. Certified for 160 mph wind resistance and Class 4 impact resistance.
• Prestige Asphalt Shingles Premium asphalt shingle line with copper or pre-painted aluminum laminate finish. Includes Compact and Traditional versions. The copper finish provides prestigious aesthetic for high-end architectural projects. Covered by 40-year warranty.
• Ultimetal HD Metal Shingles Metal shingles made from pre-painted aluminum coil (ENAW5005) with PVDF coating. Available in Slate, Verdigris, Corten, and Natural colors. Certified for 150 mph wind resistance and Class 4 impact resistance. Covered by 40-year warranty.
• Master / Master Coppo Asphalt Shingles Double-layer laminated asphalt shingles providing depth and visual texture. Master offers 9 color options; Master Coppo features traditional terracotta barrel tile effect with 3D appearance. Covered by 40-year warranty.
• Premium Asphalt Shingles Quality asphalt shingle line available in multiple designs: Rectangular (10 colors), Gothik (6 colors), Mosaik (6 colors), Traditional (6 colors), and Liberty (4 colors). Features G-EVO ceramized basalt granule finish. Covered by 40-year warranty.
• Safety Membranes Waterproofing membrane product line including Safety R-Evolution N (self-adhesive, self-sealing around nails for wooden substrates), Safety R-Evolution T (self-adhesive for flame application), Safety Color (slate-surfaced membranes for low-slope areas), and Startbar underlayment family. Dedicated website at safetymembrane.com.
• Tegosolar Photovoltaic Shingles Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) shingles that combine asphalt shingle aesthetics with solar energy generation. Uses amorphous silicon thin-film triple-junction cells capable of absorbing blue, green, and red light. Produces energy even in diffuse light conditions without requiring rear ventilation.
• The Project Module 11x6 Photovoltaic Module Flexible monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic module (66 cells, 330 Wp, 1020x1917mm dimensions) with patented glass-fiber reinforced plastic encapsulation. Weighs only 3.3 kg/m² with 2m minimum curvature diameter. Features ETFE front surface, 40-year warranty with 85% minimum performance, and adhesive installation without sub-structure or ballast required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wind resistance up to 160 mph (257 km/h) for Unica line, certified by PRI Tampa per ASTM D3161
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Onduline: French-headquartered manufacturer of bituminous corrugated roofing sheets and lightweight roofing systems with global distribution. Comparable technology base (bituminous products) and a similar mid-market, multi-region GTM profile.
• TAMKO Building Products: US-based privately held manufacturer of asphalt shingles and waterproofing products. Directly comparable product range (3-tab, architectural, designer shingles) and similar channel-distribution-led GTM.
• PABCO Roofing: US-based manufacturer of asphalt shingles and roofing accessories. Direct product overlap with Tegola Canadese's core asphalt shingle business, with similar contractor-channel distribution.
• Atlas Roofing Corporation: Manufacturer of asphalt shingles (StormMaster, Legend, ProLam) plus roof underlayments and polyiso insulation. Direct competitor in asphalt shingles with comparable product positioning and contractor channel.
• IKO Industries: Canadian-headquartered global manufacturer of bituminous asphalt shingles and roofing systems with a comparable product portfolio (3-tab, laminate, architectural, premium designer shingles) and similar multi-country distribution. Directly comparable to Tegola Canadese on technology, customer base, and channel model.

Broad incumbents

• BMI Group: Pan-European roofing manufacturer (formerly Braas Monier / Icopal) covering pitched and flat roofing systems including bituminous membranes. Closely comparable across Europe on product breadth and distribution footprint, with broader portfolio coverage.
• Owens Corning: Major North American building materials manufacturer with a significant asphalt shingle line (Oakridge, Duration, Berkshire) plus insulation and roofing components. Comparable on channel dynamics and product category, with broader adjacency in building envelope materials.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's roofing subsidiary producing asphalt shingles, underlayments, and integrated roofing systems. Closely comparable product set, with the additional backing of a global building materials parent and broader portfolio.
• GAF Materials: North America's largest roofing manufacturer, part of Standard Industries, offering asphalt shingles, low-slope membranes, and integrated solar (Timberline Solar). Directly comparable on core asphalt shingle product, but operates at meaningfully larger scale and broader portfolio depth.

Emerging players

• Siplast: Specialty manufacturer of waterproofing membranes and modified bitumen roofing systems, with overlap on Tegola Canadese's Safety Membrane product line. Most relevant peer on the waterproofing/membrane side of the portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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