Rodeca
Rodeca GmbH, founded in 1971, is a German manufacturer of translucent polycarbonate building elements and aluminum frame systems for facades, roofs, and walls, selling to architects, planners, and developers across more than 60 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1971
- HeadquartersMülheim An Der Ruhr, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Rodeca does
Rodeca GmbH is a German manufacturer of translucent polycarbonate building elements for architectural facades and roofs, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr. The company designs, produces, and distributes multi-wall polycarbonate panels, system-integrated windows, U-panels, corrugated and trapezoidal sheets, multi-function panels, Thermolight panels, solid wall and roof panels, PC Rhombus slats, and supporting aluminum frame systems. Its core technology is a multi-wall polycarbonate structure with a patented tongue-and-groove connection system, co-extruded UV protection on the weather face, thermally broken aluminum frame profiles using glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide ribs, and the BiColor co-extrusion process that places recycled post-consumer material in the core layer while virgin material forms the outer skin. The product line spans 16-60mm thicknesses with measured Up-values down to 0.75 W/m²K for the 60mm PC 2560-12 system, and is grouped under the sub-brands Lichtbauelemente, Savenergy, BiColor, and DecoColor.
Rodeca sells into enterprise construction projects serving architects, planners, building owners, and developers globally, with documented installations in transport infrastructure (Ostend Train Station ~16,000 m², Papicu Railway Station, Copenhagen Cruise Terminal ~4,850 m²), cultural facilities (National Museum Jakarta >4,000 m²), education (St. Mary's School Adelaide, South Essex Basildon College, Santa Monica School Rivas), and industrial and architectural applications (Oliveira da Serra olive mill >1,300 m², Vandkunsten "Possible Greenland" prototype). The company operates a sales-led go-to-market combining direct sales from headquarters, four wholly-owned subsidiaries in Italy (ANSA Termoplastici), the UK (Rodeca Ltd.), the Netherlands (Rodeca Systems), and Brazil (REPLAEX, which also manufactures), and independent sales partners in Spain, Norway, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Australia/New Zealand. Production runs across facilities in Germany (Mülheim an der Ruhr and Kamp-Lintfort), Italy, and Brazil, with exports to more than 60 countries. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven with no public price list, and revenue is generated through one-time sales of building elements, custom aluminum frames, prefabricated components, and project planning support services.
The company is privately held with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement and is managed by Alessandro Conterno and Jochen Donk. It holds European Technical Approval ETA-19/0452 for its PC 2560-12 self-supporting facade and roof system and complies with EN 13501-1 fire classification (B-s1, d0), EMPA SIA-Norm 280.8 hail resistance, DIN 18032 ball impact resistance, and EN 16153 CE-marking for multiwall polycarbonate sheets.
Rodeca firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Rodeca
- Legal name
- Rodeca GmbH
- Website
- https://rodeca.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1971
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Rodeca GmbH, founded in 1971, is a German manufacturer of translucent polycarbonate building elements and aluminum frame systems for facades, roofs, and walls, selling to architects, planners, and developers across more than 60 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Rodeca industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Building Elements (Polycarbonate Translucent Panels and Systems)
- NAICS
- Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Wallcoverings (Wallpaper, Vinyl, Fabric) (IMADAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Commercial-Grade & Specialty Surfaces (Concrete/Metal/Glass Countertops) (HSAPAIAK)
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Where Rodeca is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mülheim An Der Ruhr
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Rodeca business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Polycarbonate Building Elements Sales: Sale of translucent polycarbonate building elements including Lichtbauelemente (translucent tongue and groove panels), U-Panels, corrugated and trapezoidal sheets, multi-wall sheets, windows, multi-function panels, Thermolight panels, solid wall and roof panels, and PC Rhombus slats
- Custom Aluminum Frame Systems: Sale of aluminum frame profiles for framing polycarbonate elements, available in thermally broken and non-thermally broken versions, mill finish, anodized, or powder-coated
- Prefabricated Components and Accessories: Prefabricated aluminum components, polycarbonate profiles, sealing gaskets, and special profiles customized to project requirements
- Project Planning Support Services: Technical consultation and project planning support for architects, planners, and builders from planning through construction
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Rodeca product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Rodeca develops, manufactures, and distributes translucent polycarbonate building elements for architectural facades, roofs, and interior walls. The product portfolio centers on multi-wall Lichtbauelemente panels (16-60mm thicknesses) with patented tongue-and-groove connections, complemented by system-integrated windows, U-panels, multi-function panels, Thermolight panels, corrugated/trapezoidal sheets, solid wall and roof panels, PC Rhombus slats, and aluminum frame accessories. Products are 'Made in Germany' and exported to 60+ countries for architects, planners, builders, and developers seeking daylight-optimized, thermally efficient, and durable building envelopes.
Product overview
Rodeca is a German manufacturer (founded 1971) of transparent/translucent polycarbonate building elements with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on the core Lichtbauelemente (translucent building elements) product line featuring multi-wall polycarbonate panels with tongue-and-groove connections available in 16-60mm thicknesses. Supporting products include system-integrated windows (Series 80/85/86), U-panels, multi-wall sheets, multi-function panels (MFP), Thermolight panels, corrugated/trapezoidal sheets, solid wall panels (SWP), solid roof panels, and rhombus slats. The Savenergy line represents their sustainable offering using recycled post-consumer polycarbonate. A comprehensive accessories range covers aluminum framing systems, PC profiles, and sealing solutions. All products are manufactured in Germany (Mülheim an der Ruhr and Kamp-Lintfort), Brazil, and Italy, with global exports to over 60 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Savenergy: Sustainable product line using recycled post-consumer polycarbonate materials for translucent building elements, enabling colors while maintaining sustainability.
- Lichtbauelemente
- BiColor
- DecoColor
Products and services
- Lichtbauelemente (Translucent Building Elements) Translucent multi-wall polycarbonate building elements with patented tongue-and-groove connection, used for light-permeable facades, roofs, and walls. Available in thicknesses of 16-60mm with various chamber configurations to provide thermal insulation, structural stability, and high light transmission at low weight, primarily sold to architects, planners, and builders for facade and roof projects.
- Savenergy Panel Translucent building element combining recycled post-consumer polycarbonate in the core layer (A) with virgin material in the outer layer (B) using BiColor technology, enabling a range of color variants while incorporating recycled content and promoting sustainability in architectural facades and roofs.
- PC Rhombus Rhombus-shaped polycarbonate slats for facade and design applications, available in Eco-Line and Premium-Line variants, providing decorative and functional cladding options for architects and builders.
- Fenster (Windows) System-integrated polycarbonate windows specifically developed for use in Rodeca facades and roofs, available in Series 80, 85, and 86 with various thermal break options and thickness compatibility (40-60mm) for architects and builders.
- U-Paneele (U-Panels) Polycarbonate U-shaped panels available in thicknesses from 10-40mm for various construction applications, providing translucent panels for facades and partition projects.
- Hohlkammerscheiben (Multi-wall Sheets) Multi-wall polycarbonate sheets providing thermal insulation through their multi-chamber structure, used across facades and roofs in construction projects.
- Multifunktionspaneele (Multi-function Panels) Multi-function polycarbonate panels (MFP series) engineered for facade and roof applications, available with various thickness and color combinations for architects and contractors.
- Thermolight Paneele (Thermolight Panels) Thermally optimized polycarbonate panels delivering enhanced insulation performance for building facades and roofs in energy-efficient construction projects.
- Well- und Trapezplatten (Corrugated and Trapezoidal Sheets) Polycarbonate corrugated and trapezoidal sheets supplied for roofing and cladding applications, also available in Savenergy recycled variants for sustainability-focused projects.
- Massive Wandpaneele SWP (Solid Wall Panels) Solid polycarbonate wall panels (PC 2250 series) for robust facade applications requiring high impact resistance, used in commercial and industrial construction.
- Massive Dachpaneele (Solid Roof Panels) Solid polycarbonate roof panels (PC 2250-C) providing durable roofing solutions with high weather resistance for commercial and public-building projects.
- Lamellen (Lamellae) Polycarbonate lamellae (slats) used for sun shading, ventilation, and decorative facade applications across commercial and public buildings.
- Zubehör (Aluminum Frames and Accessories) Comprehensive range of aluminum frame profiles (thermally broken and non-thermally broken; mill finish, anodized, or powder-coated), polycarbonate technical profiles, sealing gaskets, and prefabricated components customized to project requirements, providing system installation accessories for polycarbonate facades and roofs.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up-Value 0.75 W/m²K for PC 2560-12 (60mm) vertical installation
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Rodeca
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Rodeca technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Rodeca partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ANSA Termoplastici S.r.l./Rodeca ItalycoreWholly-owned subsidiary operating as official concessionaire for Rodeca products in Italy. Located in Sovere (BG), Italy.
- Rodeca Ltd. (UK)coreWholly-owned subsidiary serving the Great Britain market from Basildon, Essex.
- Rodeca Systems b.v. (Netherlands)coreWholly-owned subsidiary serving the Netherlands market from Alphen aan den Rijn.
- REPLAEX RESINAS PLÁSTICAS EXTRUDADAS LTDAcoreAuthorized partner for South America, operating as both sales partner and production facility in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- 3OPAL Central de Envases / Sumplastecnic (Spain)minorSales partner for Spain located in Paracuellos de Jarama, Madrid.
- VINK Norway ASminorSales partner for Norway located in Oslo.
- KARCONS LLC (Turkey)minorExclusive agency for Turkey (Türkiye) located in Istanbul.
- Rodeca Australia & New Zealand (Architectural Building Elements Pty Ltd)minorSales partner for Australia and New Zealand operating from Rowville, Victoria, Australia.
- TITAN – Multiplast s.r.o. (Czech Republic)minorSales partner for Czech Republic located in Smržovka.
- TITAN – TATRAPLAST s.r.o. (Slovakia)minorSales partner for Slovakia located in Ružomberok.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Rodeca competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SABIC: Saudi-headquartered global chemicals and materials conglomerate that produces Lexan polycarbonate resins and downstream sheet products. SABIC is both an upstream raw-material supplier influence and a broad building-products incumbent whose polycarbonate portfolio overlaps Rodeca's facade applications.
- Covestro: German-headquartered materials manufacturer (formerly Bayer MaterialScience) producing Makrolon polycarbonate resins and downstream sheet products. Covestro is a leading upstream supplier and broad polycarbonate incumbent relevant to Rodeca's raw material sourcing and adjacent product competition.
- Onduline: French-headquartered global manufacturer of lightweight roofing and waterproofing systems including bituminous and polycarbonate-based panels. Onduline competes with Rodeca in the broader roof and cladding systems category, though with a more diversified product portfolio.
- Kingspan Group: Irish-headquartered global leader in building envelope solutions including insulated panels, daylighting systems, and facade technologies. Kingspan competes with Rodeca in translucent and insulated architectural facade systems, though as part of a much broader building products portfolio.
Direct peers
- Brett Martin: UK-based manufacturer of plastic sheets and roofing/cladding systems, including polycarbonate multi-wall and corrugated panels for facades and roofs. Brett Martin competes head-to-head with Rodeca in translucent architectural panels across the UK and broader European market.
- Arla Plast: Swedish manufacturer of polycarbonate and other thermoplastic sheets for construction, agricultural, and industrial applications. Arla Plast competes with Rodeca in polycarbonate sheets and panels for building envelopes and daylighting applications.
- Danpalon (Danpal): French/Australian-origin manufacturer of polycarbonate standing-seam facade and daylighting systems. Danpalon competes directly with Rodeca's polycarbonate facade and roof panel offerings for architecturally ambitious commercial projects worldwide.
- Palram Industries: Israel-based global manufacturer of polycarbonate and other thermoplastic sheets, panels, and building systems. Palram directly competes with Rodeca in multi-wall polycarbonate panels, corrugated sheets, and architectural daylighting applications across residential, commercial, and DIY channels.
- Gallina: Italian manufacturer of polycarbonate and plastic panels for construction applications, including multi-wall sheets and translucent facade systems. Gallina competes with Rodeca directly in the Italian market and broader European architectural polycarbonate segment.
- Plazit Polygal Group (Polygal): Israel-headquartered global producer of polycarbonate multi-wall sheets, corrugated panels, and architectural systems. Plazit Polygal's product line directly overlaps Rodeca's Lichtbauelemente and serves the same facade, roofing, and architectural daylighting specification market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Rodeca social profiles
Digital presenceRodeca compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Rodeca financial estimates
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Rodeca leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Rodeca subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Rodeca funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Rodeca M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Rodeca
What does Rodeca do?
Rodeca develops, manufactures, and distributes translucent polycarbonate building elements for architectural facades, roofs, and interior walls. The product portfolio centers on multi-wall Lichtbauelemente panels (16-60mm thicknesses) with patented tongue-and-groove connections, complemented by system-integrated windows, U-panels, multi-function panels, Thermolight panels, corrugated/trapezoidal sheets, solid wall and roof panels, PC Rhombus slats, and aluminum frame accessories. Products are 'Made in Germany' and exported to 60+ countries for architects, planners, builders, and developers seeking daylight-optimized, thermally efficient, and durable building envelopes.
Is Rodeca a public or private company?
Rodeca is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Rodeca founded?
Rodeca was founded in 1971. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Rodeca based?
Rodeca is headquartered in Mülheim An Der Ruhr, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Rodeca make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Polycarbonate Building Elements Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Aluminum Frame Systems, prefabricated Components and Accessories and project Planning Support Services.
Who are Rodeca's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SABIC, Covestro, Onduline and Kingspan Group. Direct peers are Brett Martin, Arla Plast, Danpalon (Danpal), Palram Industries, Gallina and Plazit Polygal Group (Polygal).
Does Rodeca have an API?
No public API is recorded for Rodeca.
What industry is Rodeca in?
Rodeca's product category is Architectural Building Elements (Polycarbonate Translucent Panels and Systems). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAKAG, Specialty Wallcoverings (Wallpaper, Vinyl, Fabric), with a secondary code of IMADAIAB, Interior Doors. Its NAICS code is 332323 and its SIC code is 3442.