Steico
STEICO SE is a German publicly listed manufacturer founded in 1984 that produces wood fiber insulation, structural timber (LVL), and integrated sealing systems for the European construction market, serving builders, tradespeople, dealers, and commercial firms across 12+ countries.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersCaddington, United Kingdom
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Steico does
STEICO SE is a German publicly listed manufacturer (Societas Europaea, ticker STO on the Munich Stock Exchange) founded in 1984 and headquartered in Feldkirchen near Munich. The company produces wood fiber insulation materials, structural timber products (notably STEICO LVL laminated veneer lumber and I-joists), and an integrated STEICOmulti sealing system of membranes, tapes, primers, and sealants. STEICO claims world-leader status in wood fiber insulation by 2025 production volume and operates across twelve European countries (Germany, UK, France, Poland, Italy, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Spain, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia) with country-specific websites. The product portfolio is organized into five categories: insulation (Dämmung), wood-based materials (Holzwerkstoffe), construction (Konstruktion), sealing (Abdichtung), and tools/sales aids (Werkzeuge/Verkaufshilfen).
Technically, STEICO's portfolio is built around renewable wood-based inputs from FSC-certified (FSC-C126750) and PEFC-certified (PEFC/04-31-2550) forests. Notable technical components include a first-of-kind hybrid blown-in insulation combining wood fiber and cellulose (STEICO timberfloc), moisture-variable vapor barriers with more than 80-fold sd-value spreading range (STEICOmulti renova), and a future-generation LVL product (STEICO LVL 35 P) marketed as "wood of the future." Integrated accessories (ejotherm screw dowels, Bohrkrone core drill bits, STEICOfix window sills) confirm a complete system-solution architecture rather than standalone product sales.
STEICO's business model is hardware sales of construction materials through a multi-tiered channel. Direct distribution is handled by 17+ named field sales representatives covering Germany plus Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Slovenia. Indirect distribution is handled by regional building material dealers (Händler) and a craftsmen referral network (Handwerker). Pricing is quote-based through dealers and field sales rather than publicly disclosed, and standard payment terms are 30 days net from invoice date. Primary customer segments are private builders, professional tradespeople, and building material dealers; secondary segments are wood construction companies and commercial object builders. The company supports its channel with STEICO Akademie training, a dedicated technical hotline, and an extensive library of CAD details, WUFI simulation data, and installation documentation.
Steico firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Steico
- Legal name
- STEICO SE
- Website
- https://steico.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- STEICO SE is a German publicly listed manufacturer founded in 1984 that produces wood fiber insulation, structural timber (LVL), and integrated sealing systems for the European construction market, serving builders, tradespeople, dealers, and commercial firms across 12+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Steico industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Insulation Materials
- NAICS
- Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993)
- akta.pro industry
- Fiberglass InsulationIndustrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Insulation & Weatherization MaterialsRoof Insulation & Cover BoardsBacker Rods, Tapes & Joint AccessoriesIndustrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Construction Adhesives, Sealants & Waterproofing Products
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Where Steico is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Caddington
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Steico business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Building Materials Sales: STEICO generates revenue through the sale of wood fiber insulation products, structural timber components, and sealing systems to construction companies, craftsmen, and building material dealers across Europe.
- Product Sales (B2B/B2C): Direct sales of construction materials including insulation, timber products, and accessories with payment terms of 30 days net from invoice date per standard AGB conditions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing through dealer network |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Steico product offering
Product offeringCore offering
STEICO manufactures and sells wood fiber insulation materials (rigid boards, flexible mats, blow-in insulation), structural timber products (STEICO LVL laminated veneer lumber, I-joists), and a complete building envelope sealing system (STEICOmulti tapes, primers, sealants, membranes). The portfolio covers roof, facade, cavity, interior, and floor insulation applications for new construction and renovation, supported by technical documentation and dealer/craftsman training programs.
Product overview
STEICO is a natural building system company specializing in wood fiber insulation materials and structural timber products. The product portfolio is organized into five main categories: Dämmung (insulation) including roof systems (STEICOsafe, STEICOuniversal), cavity insulation (STEICOflex, blown-in insulation), interior construction (STEICOinternal, STEICOinstall), floor insulation (STEICObase), and ETICS (STEICO WDVS); Holzwerkstoffe (wood-based materials) including LVL and I-joists; Konstruktion (construction) for structural applications; Abdichtung (sealing) with the STEICOmulti system including membranes, tapes, sealants, and accessories; and Werkzeuge/Verkaufshilfen (tools/sales aids). The STEICOmulti sealing system integrates with various third-party fastening systems (ejotherm). The company claims to be the world leader in wood fiber insulation materials based on 2025 production volumes.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- STEICOmulti: Sealing and bonding system for airtight construction
- STEICOsecure
- STEICOinternal
- STEICOfix
- STEICOflex
- STEICO LVL
- STEICOcavity
- STEICOzell
- STEICOfloor
- STEICOtop
- STEICOinstall
- STEICObase
- STEICOsafe
- STEICOuniversal
- STEICOspecial dry
Products and services
- STEICOmulti Sealing System
Companies that use Steico
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Steico technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Steico partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Steico competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- URSA Insulation: URSA is a European glass wool and XPS insulation manufacturer serving residential and commercial construction across DACH, Iberia, and Eastern Europe. Comparable to STEICO on building insulation category, dealer-driven distribution, and emphasis on energy efficiency renovation projects, though competing on a different (mineral/glass) substrate.
- Rockwool: Rockwool is a Danish public company and global leader in stone wool insulation for buildings, industrial, and marine applications. Comparable to STEICO on European building insulation category and system-selling approach, though differentiated by mineral wool substrate versus STEICO's wood fiber focus.
- Knauf Insulation: Knauf Insulation is a global, family-owned insulation manufacturer (mineral wool, glass wool, wood wool, EPS) operating across Europe and beyond. Comparable to STEICO as a broad insulation incumbent with overlapping roof, wall, and floor product lines, though operating at far larger scale and on multiple substrate technologies.
- Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain is a French multinational building materials giant with deep insulation exposure through ISOVER and Rigips. Comparable to STEICO on overall building insulation category and pan-European distribution, though operating at vastly larger scale and across glass wool, PIR, and other substrates.
- Kingspan Group: Kingspan is an Irish public building envelope solutions group with leading positions in insulated panels, rigid insulation boards (PIR), and roofing membranes across Europe and globally. Comparable to STEICO on integrated building envelope positioning and European channel footprint, though with much broader portfolio and PIR-based technology.
Direct peers
- Pavatex (Soprema Group): Pavatex is a Swiss-headquartered wood fiber insulation brand now owned by Soprema, producing boards and flexible mats for roof, wall, and floor applications. Directly competes with STEICO across DACH and broader European markets on essentially the same bio-based insulation category and dealer-driven go-to-market.
- Gutex: Gutex is a German wood fiber insulation manufacturer offering flexible mats, rigid boards, and rendering systems for roof, wall, and floor applications. Directly comparable to STEICO on core product category (Holzfaserdämmung), customer base (craftsmen and dealers across DACH), and sustainability positioning.
- Best Wood Schneider: Best Wood Schneider is a German manufacturer of wood fiber insulation boards and structural timber products with strong DACH distribution. Closely comparable to STEICO on product mix (insulation boards + engineered wood), customer segments, and sustainability certifications.
- Homann Holzwerkstoffe: Homann Holzwerkstoffe is a German wood-based panels producer with significant operations in wood fiber boards used for insulation and furniture. Overlaps with STEICO on wood fiber input processing and certain downstream insulation product lines, though with broader industrial customer mix.
Regional players
- Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: Bauder is a German family-owned manufacturer of flat and pitched roof systems, including rigid foam insulation boards and waterproofing membranes. Comparable to STEICO on roof insulation systems, DACH-centric dealer distribution, and integrated system selling (insulation + sealing), though with a different (foam/bitumen) technology base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Steico social profiles
Digital presenceSteico compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Steico financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Steico leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Steico funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Steico M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Steico
What does Steico do?
STEICO manufactures and sells wood fiber insulation materials (rigid boards, flexible mats, blow-in insulation), structural timber products (STEICO LVL laminated veneer lumber, I-joists), and a complete building envelope sealing system (STEICOmulti tapes, primers, sealants, membranes). The portfolio covers roof, facade, cavity, interior, and floor insulation applications for new construction and renovation, supported by technical documentation and dealer/craftsman training programs.
Is Steico a public or private company?
Steico is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Steico founded?
Steico was founded in 1984. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Steico based?
Steico is headquartered in Caddington, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Steico make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Building Materials Sales are the primary driver. The others are product Sales (B2B/B2C).
Who are Steico's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are URSA Insulation, Rockwool, Knauf Insulation, Saint-Gobain and Kingspan Group. Direct peers are Pavatex (Soprema Group), Gutex, Best Wood Schneider and Homann Holzwerkstoffe. Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG is listed as a regional player.
Does Steico have an API?
No public API is recorded for Steico.
What industry is Steico in?
Steico's product category is Building Insulation Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAGAA, Fiberglass Insulation, with a secondary code of IMADAFAN, Roof Insulation & Cover Boards. Its NAICS code is 327993.