Axter
Axter, operating as IKO-AXTER SASU, is a French manufacturer of bituminous, synthetic PVC-P, and liquid polyurethane waterproofing systems for flat roofs, pitched roofs, and civil engineering structures, serving contractors, public infrastructure projects, and industrial operators via direct sales and a 100+ distributor network across France.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Axter does
Axter is a French manufacturer of waterproofing systems for buildings and civil engineering structures, founded in 1993 and operating today as IKO-AXTER SASU following its January 2023 merger with IKO. The company develops and produces three families of waterproofing technology: bituminous membranes using SBS elastomer and proprietary ALPA binders (FORCE, HYRENE, ALPAL product lines), synthetic PVC-P membranes (HYPERFLEX), and liquid polyurethane resin systems (STARCOAT PRO). It also supplies a range of eco-responsible solutions, including photocatalytic Oxygen membranes that decompose NOx pollutants, photovoltaic-integrated Solar membranes, vegetated Cityflor systems, reflective Top Reflect cool roof membranes, and DELTA-TERRAXX drainage and water retention complexes. Manufacturing is concentrated at the Courchelettes industrial site in northern France, with registered headquarters in Paris.
The company's portfolio is completed by accessories such as drainage membranes (DELTA-MS DRAIN, DRAIN AXTER), adjustable support plots, expansion joint systems (EXCELJOINT, CORDON BUTYL), reinforcement textiles and rainwater drainage components, plus the COLETANCHE geomembrane sub-brand. Technical assets include a BIM object library on bimobject.com, a step-by-step online configurator for solution selection, YouTube training videos, and registered brand identities including IKO-AXTER, COLETANCHE and OXYGEN.
Axter's go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales through 15 regional commercial delegates with a network of more than 100 distributors and 25 logistics deposits across France formed under the unified IKO operation. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with billings tied to multi-year construction contracts. The customer base spans professional waterproofing contractors, public infrastructure projects (CHU d'Angers, Patinoire de Rouen, Stade des Lumières Lyon, Parc des Princes Paris, Metropole Arena Bordeaux, Mémorial ACTe Guadeloupe, Parc des Expositions Toulouse) and industrial operators (Schneider Electric, Seco Tools). Post-merger, product ranges are progressively consolidated under the IKO brand and Axter operates as the French arm of a larger international waterproofing group with advisory presence in the UK, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Axter firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Axter
- Legal name
- IKO-AXTER
- Website
- https://axter.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Axter, operating as IKO-AXTER SASU, is a French manufacturer of bituminous, synthetic PVC-P, and liquid polyurethane waterproofing systems for flat roofs, pitched roofs, and civil engineering structures, serving contractors, public infrastructure projects, and industrial operators via direct sales and a 100+ distributor network across France.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Axter industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Waterproofing Systems and Building Envelope Membranes
- NAICS
- Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122)
- SIC
- Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ)
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Where Axter is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Axter business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Waterproofing Products and Systems Manufacturing and Sales: Axter develops and manufactures bituminous, synthetic, and liquid waterproofing systems sold through a network of regional commercial delegates and over 100 distributor points. Products include membranes, accessories, primers, and complete waterproofing solutions for buildings and civil engineering.
- Technical Services and Support: Axter provides commercial service, delivery and logistics, technical advice and assistance, and training services to support product installation and customer projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B direct pricing through sales team |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Axter product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Axter develops and manufactures bituminous, synthetic, and liquid waterproofing systems for flat roofs, pitched roofs, and civil engineering works. Its portfolio spans the FORCE, HYRENE, ALPAL, HYPERFLEX, and STARCOAT product families, alongside eco-responsible solutions (Solar photovoltaic, Cityflor vegetated, Top Reflect cool roof, and Oxygen depolluting) and accessories such as drainage membranes and support plots. Products are sold in France and select European markets (UK, Germany, Czech Republic) through regional commercial delegates and a distributor network of more than 100 points.
Product overview
Axter is a major player in the waterproofing industry with over 30 years of experience, developing and manufacturing bituminous, synthetic, and liquid waterproofing systems for flat roofs, pitched roofs, and civil engineering structures. The company operates as part of IKO Group following a merger in 2023. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: bituminous waterproofing (including FORCE, HYRENE, ALPAL membrane families), synthetic waterproofing (HYPERFLEX PVC-P systems), and liquid waterproofing (STARCOAT PRO polyurethane resin systems). Eco-responsible solutions include photovoltaic integration (Gamme Solar), vegetated roofing (Cityflor), reflective Cool Roof (Top Reflect), and depolluting Oxygen technology. The company also offers a comprehensive range of accessories including drainage systems, adjustable support plots, and specialized membranes for expansion joints (EXCELJOINT, CORDON BUTYL), along with technical services including commercial support, logistics, technical assistance, and professional training.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- COLETANCHE: Waterproofing solutions brand operated under axter.eu domain
- STARCOAT
- HYPERFLEX
- FORCE
- HYRENE
- ALPAL
- TOPFIX
- CITYFLOR
- Oxygen
- Top Reflect
- Solar Gamme
- DELTA
Quantifiable outcome
- DELTA-TERRAXX stores 7 liters of water per m² with capacity to accept permanent loads up to 50 kPa (approximately 2.5m of soil)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Axter
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Axter technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Axter partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- IKOcoreOfficial fusion between IKO and AXTER effective January 1, 2023. Products being unified under IKO brand with combined distribution network of 25 deposits across France. Joint GTM team including 15 commercial delegates, 3 business developers, 1 technical advisory unit, and 1 on-site demonstrator unit.
- COLETANCHEminorRelated company operated by Axter for geomembrane and environmental waterproofing solutions. Listed as a related site on AXTER's website.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Axter competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Firestone Building Products: Global EPDM and TPO membrane manufacturer offering RubberGard and UltraPly systems; competes with Axter in synthetic waterproofing while serving as a broader global incumbent.
- Tremco Roofing: North American and European roofing and waterproofing solutions provider with bituminous, BUR and liquid-applied systems; competes broadly with Axter in commercial waterproofing while operating a much wider portfolio.
- BMI Group: European roofing-systems incumbent offering pitched-roof and flat-roof waterproofing solutions including bituminous and synthetic membranes; overlaps with Axter on flat-roof projects but operates across a wider portfolio.
- Carlisle Construction Materials: US-rooted global manufacturer of EPDM, TPO and PVC single-ply roofing membranes; competes with Axter primarily on synthetic waterproofing and serves as a broader-incumbent alternative.
- Sika: Global construction-chemicals incumbent offering Sarnafil PVC and Sikabit bituminous membranes among many other categories; overlaps with Axter in waterproofing but is far broader in scope and geography.
Direct peers
- Bauder: UK/European manufacturer of bituminous, single-ply and liquid waterproofing systems with parallel eco-roof, green-roof and PV-ready product lines — directly comparable to Axter across modalities.
- Renolit: Manufacturer of synthetic PVC-P roofing and waterproofing membranes, including the Renolit Alkorbright cool-roof range — directly comparable to Axter's HYPERFLEX PVC-P product line.
- Soprema: French-headquartered global waterproofing manufacturer with closely comparable bituminous, synthetic and liquid membrane portfolios serving roofing and civil engineering — directly competes with Axter in France and Europe.
- Derbigum: European bituminous waterproofing membrane manufacturer with comparable torch-applied and self-adhered systems targeting flat-roof applications — close substitute to Axter's bituminous range.
- Siplast: Bituminous and synthetic waterproofing membrane producer serving flat-roof and civil-engineering applications in France and Europe; directly comparable product mix to Axter's FORCE and HYRENE families.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Axter leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Axter subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Axter funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Axter M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Axter
What does Axter do?
Axter develops and manufactures bituminous, synthetic, and liquid waterproofing systems for flat roofs, pitched roofs, and civil engineering works. Its portfolio spans the FORCE, HYRENE, ALPAL, HYPERFLEX, and STARCOAT product families, alongside eco-responsible solutions (Solar photovoltaic, Cityflor vegetated, Top Reflect cool roof, and Oxygen depolluting) and accessories such as drainage membranes and support plots. Products are sold in France and select European markets (UK, Germany, Czech Republic) through regional commercial delegates and a distributor network of more than 100 points.
Is Axter a public or private company?
Axter is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Axter founded?
Axter was founded in 1993. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Axter based?
Axter is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Axter make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Waterproofing Products and Systems Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are technical Services and Support.
Who are Axter's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Firestone Building Products, Tremco Roofing, BMI Group, Carlisle Construction Materials and Sika. Direct peers are Bauder, Renolit, Soprema, Derbigum and Siplast.
Does Axter have an API?
No public API is recorded for Axter.
What industry is Axter in?
Axter's product category is Waterproofing Systems and Building Envelope Membranes. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAMAA, Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied), with a secondary code of IMADAFAJ, Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories. Its NAICS code is 324122 and its SIC code is 2950.