What Elmich Australia Pty Ltd does

Elmich Australia Pty Ltd is a privately-held Australian company founded in 1999 that designs, manufactures, and markets sustainable urban landscape engineering products. The company's core offering consists of proprietary polypropylene-based systems for sub-surface drainage (VersiCell, VersiDrain series), stormwater management (VersiTank), adjustable pedestals for raised paving and decking (VersiJack, VersiPave GP, VersiScape, VersiFrame, SpiraPave), turf stabilization (TurfPave XD/HD, VersiWeb), green walls (VGM, VersiWall GP), green roofs (VersiDrain 30/60/150, VersiEdge), and biosolar roof systems (MEP Tray). Notable technical differentiators include the patented VJ CP Retainer for wind uplift protection on high-rise balconies, and the VersiPave GP which delivers industry-leading 2.7 tonnes per unit compressive loading while reducing pedestal count by up to 40% through snap-in halves and quarters.

The company operates a direct sales model targeting construction specifiers (architects, engineers, landscape designers) and contractors across Australia and international markets including Singapore, UK, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Ireland, Taiwan, and USA. Revenue is generated through quote-based hardware sales for project-specific requirements. Named enterprise customers include major Australian construction firms Lendlease, Meriton, Probuild, and Richard Crookes, alongside government and institutional projects such as Changi Airport, Bradfield City, and 60 Martin Place. The company is headquartered in Newington, NSW, employs 5 staff, and offers a 25-year product warranty. The go-to-market relies on technical consultation, downloadable specifications, and case-study project documentation rather than high-volume channel distribution.

Name

Elmich Australia Pty Ltd

Legal name

Elmich Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://elmich.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elmich Australia designs and manufactures proprietary polypropylene landscape engineering products (pedestals, drainage, green roofs, green walls, stormwater systems) sold directly to construction specifiers and contractors across Australia and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Engineering Products

akta.pro primary industry

Nursery, Sod & Landscape Supply (Installation Support) (IMAIAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Landscape engineering products
• Adjustable paving pedestals
• Green roof drainage systems
• Stormwater management solutions
• Paver wind uplift protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Newington

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Product Sales: Elmich designs, manufactures and markets landscape products worldwide. Revenue is generated through direct product sales of proprietary landscape engineering systems including pedestals, drainage, green wall, green roof, and stormwater management products to construction companies, landscape contractors, architects, and specifiers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elmich Australia designs, manufactures, and markets proprietary landscape engineering products including adjustable paving pedestals, sub-surface drainage modules, modular stormwater management systems, green wall and green roof systems, turf stabilization products, and biosolar roof trays. Products are manufactured in Australia and sold primarily to construction companies, landscape contractors, architects, and specifiers for commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. The portfolio is supported by a 25-year product warranty and direct technical consultation services.

Product overview

Elmich Australia designs, manufactures, and markets sustainable urban landscape products. The portfolio consists of multiple interconnected product categories that work together for comprehensive landscape engineering: Sub-Surface Drainage products (VersiCell, VersiDrain series) manage water beneath landscapes; Stormwater Management (VersiTank, VersiDrain BG) handle rainwater harvesting and detention; Adjustable Pedestals (VersiJack, VersiPave, VersiScape, VersiFrame) support raised paving and decking; Turf Stabilisation (TurfPave, VersiWeb) reinforce grass surfaces; Green Walls (VGM, VersiWall GP) create vertical gardens; and Green Roofs/Biosolar (VersiDrain series, MEP Tray, VersiEdge) enable vegetated rooftop systems. The company also offers safety solutions like VJ CP Retainer for wind uplift protection on high-rise terraces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VersiPave: Lightweight plastic paver support system for elevated paving surfaces
• VersiJack
• VersiScape
• VersiTank
• VersiCell
• VersiDrain
• VersiWall
• TurfPave
• MEP Tray
• TrackGard

Products and services

• VersiCell® Sub-soil drainage module system providing efficient drainage and waterproofing membrane protection for landscaping applications.
• VersiDrain® 8 Geo Sub-surface drainage panel designed for geotechnical applications with high drainage capacity.
• VersiDrain® 8 Mesh Sub-surface drainage panel with mesh filtering for landscape and construction applications.
• VersiDrain® 8 Drainage system for sub-surface water management.
• VersiFlex® Flexible sub-surface drainage solution for various landscaping configurations.
• VersiTank® Modular underground stormwater detention and rainwater harvesting tank system for on-site stormwater management.
• VersiDrain® BG Blue-green roof drainage system combining stormwater management with vegetation support.
• VersiJack® Height-adjustable pedestal system for supporting raised floors, decks, and paving on rooftops, balconies, and podiums.
• VersiPave®GP Lightweight, high-strength plastic paver support designed to eliminate the use of sand when laying pavers, reducing weight-bearing loads on building structures. Features adjustable height from 24mm to 34mm with proprietary extenders up to 150mm and 2.7 tonnes per unit compressive load.
• VersiFrame® Paving support system using aluminium joists for elevated deck constructions.
• VersiScape™ Safety Support Panel Safety support panel system that constructs a leveled surface accommodating various landscape finishes including pavers, porcelain tiles, and artificial turf. Features safety containment for broken tile fragments and 26 decibel sound transmission reduction.
• VJ CP Retainer (CPR) Patented concealed paver wind uplift protection accessory that interlocks adjacent pavers on VersiJack pedestals, increasing wind resistance on high-rise balconies and terraces.
• SpiraPave® Spiral-shaped paving support pedestal for raised floor installations.
• TurfPave® XD Extra-duty grass paver system for turf stabilization on slopes and high-traffic areas.
• TurfPave® HD Heavy-duty grass paver system for turf and slope stabilization applications.
• VersiWeb® Turf stabilization webbing system for reinforcing grass and preventing erosion.
• VGM® Green Wall Vertical garden system for creating living green walls with integrated irrigation and modular planting containers.
• VersiWall® GP General-purpose vertical garden wall system for interior and exterior green wall installations.
• VersiDrain® 30 Green roof drainage system with 30mm height, providing efficient water management for extensive green roof applications.
• VersiDrain® 60 Green roof drainage system with 60mm height for medium-depth green roof applications.
• VersiDrain® 150 High-capacity green roof drainage system with 150mm height for intensive green roof applications.
• VersiEdge® Edge restraint system for green roof and landscape installations.
• MEP® Tray Modular electro plate tray system for biosolar roof installations combining photovoltaic panels with vegetation.
• TrackGard® Modular roadway system for creating temporary or permanent access roads and pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• VersiPave GP compressive loading of 2.7 tonnes per unit - outperforms other paving pods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika Group: Sika is a Switzerland-headquartered specialty chemicals and building products company with roofing, waterproofing, and infrastructure product lines — broad incumbent overlap with Elmich's green-roof and podium/balcony waterproofing-adjacent product categories.
• ACO Group: ACO is a large European manufacturer of drainage, stormwater management, and surface water systems — overlapping directly with Elmich's VersiCell, VersiDrain, and VersiTank sub-surface drainage and stormwater product lines, though ACO operates across a much broader building/infrastructure portfolio.
• NDS (NDS Inc.): NDS is a US-based manufacturer of drainage, stormwater, and landscape solutions — overlapping with Elmich's sub-surface drainage and stormwater management products, though operating at much larger scale across North American residential and commercial channels.
• Wavin: Wavin is a Netherlands-headquartered building and infrastructure solutions provider with stormwater management, drainage, and roof/terrace product lines that overlap with Elmich's VersiTank, VersiDrain, and green-roof drainage offerings.

Direct peers

• Mobilane: Mobilane is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of living wall and green wall systems, directly comparable to Elmich's VGM Green Wall and VersiWall GP modular vertical-garden product lines used in commercial and architectural projects.
• Buzon Pedestal International: Buzon is a Belgium-based manufacturer of adjustable pedestal systems for raised pavers, decking, and roof terraces — directly competing with Elmich's VersiJack, VersiPave, and SpiraPave lines in commercial and high-rise applications globally.
• Xero Flor: Xero Flor is a Germany-based provider of extensive green-roof systems including drainage, growing media, and edge profiles — directly comparable to Elmich's VersiDrain 30/60/150, VersiEdge, and MEP Tray green-roof/biosolar offerings in the European market.
• LiveRoof: LiveRoof is a US-based modular green-roof system provider, comparable to Elmich's VersiDrain-based extensive green roof offerings and competing in the same North American commercial/institutional specification channel.
• Wallbarn: Wallbarn is a UK-based supplier of pedestals, paving supports, drainage, and green-roof systems, with comparable adjustable pedestal and sub-surface drainage product lines targeting specifiers and contractors in commercial landscaping.

Regional players

• Elta Group: Elta Group is a UK-based manufacturer of drainage, rainwater management, and green-roof products — directly comparable to Elmich's drainage, VersiTank, and green-roof lines, but with primary geographic focus on the UK rather than Australia or Asia-Pacific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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