What ULMA Architectural Solutions does

ULMA Architectural Solutions (legal entity: ULMA HORMIGÓN POLÍMERO S.COOP) is a Spanish cooperative founded in 1990 and headquartered in Oñati, Gipuzkoa, that designs and manufactures prefabricated polymer concrete products for building and civil-works applications. Its portfolio covers drainage channels (F500 heavy-duty, Rapidself light, MultiV+, KOMPAQDRAIN, KOMPAQSLOT, plus Blücher-branded stainless-steel drainage for hygiene-critical industries), the STONEO ventilated facade system and ISOLA dry-cladding system, customized architectural precast elements (window sills, copings, lintels, balcony elements), and an urban furniture collection.

The company sells via a project-based, specification-driven go-to-market: architects and engineers specify products through technical dossiers, BIM objects, and hydraulic calculation services integrated with construction software catalogues (Presto, Itec). Distribution is handled through direct regional sales offices in Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, the UK, the USA/Canada, Brazil, and Croatia, supported by 11 localized website variants. Approximately 80% of employees are worker-members (socios) of the cooperative, which is a subsidiary of the diversified Basque group Grupo ULMA. Revenue is generated almost exclusively through one-time product sales priced per project, with no public pricing disclosures, no e-commerce channel, and no recurring software or service revenue line.

Name

ULMA Architectural Solutions

Legal name

ULMA HORMIGÓN POLÍMERO S.COOP

Website

https://ulmaarchitectural.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ULMA Architectural Solutions is a Spanish cooperative (founded 1990, Oñati) that manufactures prefabricated polymer concrete products — drainage channels, ventilated facades, dry-cladding, architectural precast, and urban furniture — sold through project-based specification to construction, infrastructure, and industrial hygiene buyers across Europe and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Polymer Concrete Products

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures (IMADAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Masonry Prefabricated Elements (Panels, Lintels, Sills) (IMADABAM)

Keywords

• Polymer concrete products
• Prefabricated building solutions
• Drainage channel systems
• Ventilated facade systems
• Architectural precast elements

Headquarters

HQ city

Oñate

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prefabricated Polymer Concrete Products: Design and manufacture of prefabricated solutions for building and civil works, including drainage channels, architectural precast elements, and urban furniture. Revenue is generated through product sales to construction companies, architecture firms, and engineering companies on a project-by-project basis.
2. Customized Architectural Solutions: Custom-designed prefabricated elements for specific project requirements including ventilated facades, window sills, copings, and specialized architectural features. The company provides integral service from design through completion.
3. Standard Product Range: Standard prefabricated product lines including drainage channels (light, technical, civil works), urban furniture, and architectural precast elements available through distribution.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ULMA Architectural Solutions designs and manufactures prefabricated polymer concrete solutions for building and civil works. Its portfolio covers drainage channels (light, technical and civil works load classes up to F900 per EN 1433), ventilated facade systems (Stoneo), dry cladding (ISOLA), standard and customized architectural precast elements (window sills, copings, lintels), and a design-oriented urban furniture collection. The company sells through direct project engagement supported by technical advisory, BIM objects, and hydraulic calculation services across international markets.

Product overview

ULMA Architectural Solutions is a manufacturer of polymer concrete prefabricated solutions for building and civil works, operating as a cooperative since 1990. The company offers a unified portfolio of drainage systems (including F500, Rapidself, MultiV+, KOMPAQDRAIN, KOMPAQSLOT, and stainless steel drainage), architectural facade systems (Stoneo ventilated facades with PURE/LOOK/ART/FEEL textures and ISOLA dry cladding), customized architectural precast elements (window sills, copings, lintels), and urban furniture. Products are sold across international markets including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, UK, USA, Canada, and Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• F500 Drainage Channels High-capacity drainage channels with 500mm width for managing extreme water runoff in demanding infrastructure environments. Designed for logistics platforms, ports, airports, and heavy industrial applications.
• Rapidself Drainage System Light-duty drainage channels with V-section design for improved hydraulic efficiency. Features screwless installation system and reduced reference count for optimized stock management.
• MultiV+ V-Shaped Channels V-shaped polymer concrete drainage channels for versatile use with intermediate loads and vehicular traffic in requirement zones.
• KOMPAQDRAIN Monolithic Channels Monolithic polymer concrete drainage channels with integrated grating, designed for medium to high loads in civil engineering applications.
• KOMPAQSLOT Slot Drains Monolithic polymer concrete slot drains with integrated grating for civil works applications requiring discreet drainage solutions.
• Stainless Steel Drainage Systems Stainless steel drainage products for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries requiring high hygiene, durability, and cleanliness standards. Includes industrial and domestic drainage ranges developed in collaboration with Blücher.
• Stoneo Ventilated Facade System Stoneo is a high-quality stone material for ventilated facades. Available in PURE (natural stone appearance), LOOK (dynamic minionda and paper textures), ART (custom designs), and FEEL (smooth textures) collections. Waterproof, non-porous, highly durable.
• ISOLA Dry Cladding System Self-supporting multi-layer dry construction cladding system with acoustic and thermal insulation. Complies with Technical Building Code (CTE) requirements for fire resistance, weather tightness, and thermal/acoustic performance.
• Architectural Precast Solutions Customized and standard precast solutions including window sills, copings, lintels, terrace fronts, balcony elements, and decorative facade elements. Available in various textures, shapes, and dimensions in polymer concrete.
• Urban Furniture Collection Design-focused urban furniture including benches (Harri, Ildo, Roma, Eskola, Lora, Bilketa, Akelarre, Langa, Lau, Hiru, Ilara, Mahaia, Zain, Etzan, Taula, Ilargi, Dolmen, Lagun, Sua, Bat), planters (Eskola, Lore, Euri), and luminaries (Leihoa, Tea, Hara). Available in white, natural, sandstone, grey and custom colours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Polymer concrete channels available in load classes up to F900 according to EN 1433
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BlüchercoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Danish multinational Blücher, manufacturer of stainless steel drainage systems for over 30 years. The partnership enables ULMA to offer comprehensive drainage solutions including stainless steel products for industrial applications in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries requiring high hygiene standards.
• HAZITEK ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAZITEK is a Basque regional support program for business innovation and improvement of technological capabilities. ULMA participates in HAZITEK programs to develop improved services and advance innovation in sustainable drainage and facade solutions.
• DRAINFIL ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and development project focused on developing sustainable drainage systems. The project represents ULMA's commitment to environmental innovation and sustainable construction solutions.
• Grupo ULMAcoreOthersULMA Architectural Solutions is part of Grupo ULMA, a cooperative business group operating in multiple sectors including Agricultural, Lifting Solutions, Construction, Conveyor Components, Embedded Solutions, Handling Systems, Packaging, and Forged Solutions. The group provides strategic alignment and shared services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Josam Company: Josam manufactures stainless steel and polymer drainage products for plumbing, industrial, and commercial applications — overlapping with ULMA's stainless steel drainage offering developed with Blücher.
• Birco: German manufacturer of concrete and polymer concrete drainage channels for civil engineering, ports, and airports — directly comparable in load class (up to F900), material technology, and target end-uses.
• Hauraton: German-headquartered manufacturer of polymer concrete drainage channels, slot drains, and infiltration systems — a direct competitor in polymer concrete drainage with overlapping product categories and project-based sales model.
• BG Graspointner: Austrian polymer concrete drainage channel manufacturer (Birco/Graspointner group), serving the same civil works, infrastructure, and architectural drainage projects as ULMA with comparable load class coverage and project specification approach.
• NDS (NDS Inc.): NDS is a North American leader in drainage and stormwater management products, including channel drains and catch basins — competing with ULMA's newly-launched US subsidiary in commercial and residential drainage applications.
• MEA (Müller-Engineering-Armaturen): MEA produces polymer concrete and concrete drainage channels, infiltration systems, and access covers — overlapping with ULMA's civil works drainage line for roads, airports, and urban infrastructure.
• ACO Group: ACO is a global leader in polymer concrete and stainless steel drainage channels, trench drains, and surface water management — directly overlapping ULMA's core drainage channel portfolio across light, medium, and heavy load classes.

Emerging players

• Solimax / Stone cladding peers (e.g., StonePly): Stone-faced cladding panel manufacturers such as StonePly compete with ULMA's Stoneo ventilated facade system in the architectural precast/facade niche, serving similar commercial and institutional building projects.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain PAM: Saint-Gobain PAM is a major global building products incumbent in ductile iron and concrete drainage, soil, and rainwater systems — competing with ULMA in civil works and infrastructure drainage at much larger scale.
• Wavin: Wavin (part of Orbia) is a global building solutions incumbent offering water management, drainage, and sewage systems across residential, commercial, and civil works — broader portfolio but direct overlap in drainage and stormwater products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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