VMZINC

Name

VMZINC

Legal name

VM Building Solutions SAS

Website

https://vmzinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1837

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Zinc Building Envelope Products

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective Coatings, Galvanizing & Metal Finishing for Structural Steel (IMADACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Rolled zinc products
• Zinc roofing systems
• Zinc facade cladding
• Building envelope materials
• Architectural metal cladding

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreuil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rolled zinc product sales: Sale of rolled zinc products for building envelopes including sheets, coils, and pre-formed components for roofing, facade, rainwater systems, and ornamental applications. Products are sold to distributors, roofing contractors, and facade specialists who process and install the materials.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

VMZINC manufactures and sells rolled titanium zinc products for building envelopes, including facade systems (rainscreen, flat lock, interlocking, and standing seam panels), roofing systems (standing seam, batten cap, structural), rainwater systems (gutters and downspouts), ornaments, and accessories. The company offers multiple proprietary pre-weathered surface finishes (QUARTZ-ZINC, ANTHRA-ZINC, AZENGAR, PIGMENTO) and supports customers with BIM objects, design assistance, installer training, and AIA continuing education.

Product overview

VMZINC is a single unified product brand offering a comprehensive portfolio of rolled zinc solutions for building envelopes. The core offering consists of facade systems (rainscreen and fully-supported including flat lock, interlocking, and standing seam panels), roofing systems (standing seam and batten cap configurations), rainwater systems, ornaments (decorative elements like dormers and weather vanes), and accessories (flashings and vents). These systems are complemented by four main surface finishes: QUARTZ-ZINC (light gray, launched 1993), ANTHRA-ZINC (dark anthracite, launched 1978), AZENGAR (matte engraved texture, launched 2014), and PIGMENTO (colored preweathered, launched 2005). The company also distributes related products including ADEKA panels, composite/honeycomb panels, and ALPOLIC zinc composite materials. Nordic Copper (copper, brass, bronze products) is offered as an adjacent brand through an exclusive distribution partnership with Aurubis. Technical support services include BIM objects (available on BIM & CO, Polantis, BIMobject, and NBS platforms), design assistance, PRO-ZINC training seminars, and AIA continuing education credits. VMZINC products are manufactured in six specialized production sites in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Slovakia, and the company operates as a business unit of Fedrus International.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nordic Copper: Exclusive distribution of Aurubis Nordic Copper products including copper, brass and bronze products for roofs and facades
• 法锌（上海）贸易有限公司
• QUARTZ-ZINC
• ANTHRA-ZINC
• AZENGAR
• PIGMENTO
• ADEKA
• PRO-ZINC
• MOZAIK

Products and services

• VMZINC Facade Systems Rainscreen and fully-supported facade systems using rolled zinc for building envelopes, including flat lock panels, interlocking panels, and standing seam configurations, sold to architects, contractors, and distributors for commercial and institutional building projects.
• VMZINC Roofing Systems Standing seam roof systems, batten cap systems, and structural roof configurations manufactured from rolled zinc for building envelopes, supplied for commercial, residential, and institutional roofing projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service life of 80-100 years with 50-year material warranty available
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 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

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• NyrstarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNyrstar is one of VMZINC's main suppliers of primary zinc for rolled zinc production. Nyrstar defined and deployed a stringent sustainable development policy for all mining sites. VMZINC sources zinc ores primarily from Nyrstar mines including Tennessee Mines (USA), Myra Falls Langlois (Canada), Campo Morado (Mexico), Coricancha Contonga (Peru), El toqui (Chile), El Mochito (Honduras), and Talvivaara (Finland).
• AurubiscoreTechnology or IntegrationVM Building Solutions is the exclusive distributor of Aurubis Nordic Copper products including copper, brass and bronze products for roofing and facades. Nordic Copper includes copper, brass and bronze products with precise control of natural oxidation and patination processes.
• BIM & COcoreTechnology or IntegrationBIM object distribution platform where VMZINC offers free CAO and BIM objects including Standing seam, Flat lock panel, MOZAIK, Sine wave profile, Interlocking panel, and Overlapping panel for architectural design software.
• BIM ObjectcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading BIM object platform hosting VMZINC product library for global architectural community access to technical specifications and 3D models.
• PolantiscoreTechnology or Integration3D architectural model platform offering VMZINC BIM objects for facade and roofing systems including structural roof, compact roof, and standing seam details.
• NBScoreTechnology or IntegrationUK-based specification platform where VMZINC provides product specifications integrated into the National Building Specification system for architects and specifiers.
• KLAD Envelope Solutions & CSIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for VMZINC and Ornaments in the US covering both Western regions (604-657-5886) and Eastern regions (905-868-0720) with full product range access.
• ATAS InternationalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for VMZINC products in US markets, represented by Lauren Petri providing facade and building envelope solutions.
• Dri-DesignmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor offering VMZINC products integrated into Dri-Design's architectural panel systems for commercial facades.
• MetalTechGlobalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for VMZINC zinc products serving commercial and residential building markets in the US.
• ALPOLICmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor offering ALPOLIC zinc composite panels with VMZINC Natural Metals integration, contact (800) 422-7270.
• CBC Specialty MetalsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Nordic Copper products in Canada, managed by Rob Cox at 225 Doney Crescent, Concord, Ontario L4K 1P6.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RHEINZINK: German manufacturer of rolled titanium zinc for roofing, facades, and rainwater systems. RHEINZINK is the closest direct competitor to VMZINC in pre-weathered zinc, serving architects and roofers with overlapping surface finishes and warranty programs.
• elZinc: Spanish rolled zinc manufacturer offering pre-weathered zinc (elZinc Slate, Graphite, Crystal, Lava, Oliva) for roofing and facades. Directly competes with VMZINC in Southern Europe and Latin America on similar downstream applications.
• NedZink: Dutch producer of rolled zinc for building envelopes, including pre-weathered 'NedZink NATUREL', 'NOVA', and 'PRO-TEC' finishes. Directly competes with VMZINC in Western Europe on standing seam, facade, and gutter applications.

Broad incumbents

• KME: European copper products manufacturer with a building envelope line (TECU) that competes with VMZINC's zinc-rainwater and facade products in copper/brass roofing applications.
• ALPOLIC (Mitsubishi Chemical): Global manufacturer of metal composite panels (aluminum, zinc, copper) for rainscreen facades. Comparable to VMZINC's facade and ADEKA composite panel products in commercial architectural cladding.
• Aurubis: European copper and metals producer whose Nordic Copper brand is exclusively distributed by VM Building Solutions in parallel with VMZINC. Comparable in architectural metals for building envelopes but at much broader corporate scale.
• Tata Steel (Construction Products): Major steelmaker offering color-coated steel building envelope products (e.g., Colorcoat) and structural steel. Competes with VMZINC in non-residential envelope specifications at typically lower price points.

Regional players

• ATAS International: US-based manufacturer of architectural metal roofing, wall, and ceiling systems. Functions as both a VMZINC distributor and a competitor in metal building envelope projects in North America.
• KLAD / CSI (Klad Envelope Solutions): North American specialty distributor and panel manufacturer offering VMZINC and other architectural metal products. Operates in the same rainscreen and standing seam facade space as VMZINC in the US/Canada.

Emerging players

• Dri-Design: US manufacturer of architectural rainscreen panel systems used in commercial facades. Overlaps with VMZINC's facade systems in non-residential building envelope projects in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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