What HISPALYT does

HISPALYT (Asociaci\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola de Fabricantes de Ladrillos y Tejas de Arcilla Cocida) is a Madrid-based, non-profit trade association founded in 1966 that represents 125 Spanish manufacturers of structural ceramic products, including exposed brick, ceramic roof tiles, pavers, vaults, panels, and rendered brick and block. Its core offering is sector-level representation combined with technical services: the free CMT+L structural calculation software (developed with GRAITEC and the Consorcio Termoarcilla and aligned to CTE DB-SE-F and Eurocode 6/7/8), a BIM object library for ceramic products, AENOR-accredited Environmental Product Declarations supporting LEED/BREEAM/VERDE certifications, and an extensive catalogue of technical publications and training jornadas.

The association's GTM is event-driven and content-led rather than commercial: biennial architecture awards (XVIII Premio de Arquitectura de Ladrillo, VII Premio de Arquitectura de Teja) since 1991, the Galard\u00f3n Excelencia en Arquitectura Cer\u00e1mica career recognition since 2020, the newly launched I Premio de Ac\u00fastica 2026, and the Foro Cer\u00e1mico platform for dialogue with architecture schools and professionals. The association is governed by President Pedro Rognoni and Tile Section President Alfred Vincent, with 18 staff at its Madrid headquarters.

Revenue mechanics are membership dues from 125 manufacturers, supplemented by training, technical workshops, and sales of physical and digital publications; some publications are free for digital download. HISPALYT participates in European federation activity through CERAME-UNIE and TBE, and holds institutional alignment with Spain's Ministry of Housing (MIVAU) and standards body AENOR. The organization reported 2025 sector-level data of 5.7 million tonnes of production, €755 million in business volume, and 4,975 workers across its member base.

Name

HISPALYT

Legal name

HISPALYT - Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Ladrillos y Tejas de Arcilla Cocida

Website

https://hispalyt.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HISPALYT is the Madrid-based, non-profit trade association representing 125 Spanish manufacturers of structural ceramic bricks and roof tiles, providing technical software (CMT+L), BIM libraries, sustainability certifications, and biennial architecture awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from associated manufacturers of ceramic bricks and tiles
2. Publications and Technical Documentation: Sale of technical publications, manuals, and books on ceramic construction; some publications available for free digital download
3. Training and Events: Technical training courses, webinars, conferences, and certification programs for industry professionals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HISPALYT is the Spanish trade association representing 125 manufacturers of structural ceramic products (fired-clay bricks, roof tiles, blocks, pavers, vaults and panels). It provides industry representation, technical documentation, free structural calculation software (CMT+L), a BIM object library, sustainability certifications (LEED, BREEAM, VERDE, DAP), biennial architecture awards, technical training and statistical sector data to its members and the Spanish construction and architecture community.

Product overview

Hispalyt is a Spanish trade association representing manufacturers of structural ceramic products, not a single technology product company. Its portfolio includes six main ceramic product families (exposed brick, ceramic roof tiles, ceramic pavers, ceramic vaults, ceramic panels, and brick/block for rendering), plus software tools (CMT+L structural calculation software), digital resources (BIM object library), technical publications, and professional education programs. The organization also runs architecture awards competitions and technical workshops to promote ceramic construction. These offerings serve architects, engineers, and construction professionals seeking to specify ceramic materials in sustainable, energy-efficient building projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CMT+L Structural Calculation Software Free standalone structural calculation software (Cálculo de Muros de Termoarcilla y Ladrillo) for dimensioning load-bearing walls of Termoarcilla block and fired-clay brick, adapted to CTE DB-SE-F and Eurocode 6, developed and updated by GRAITEC in collaboration with HISPALYT and Consortium Termoarcilla. Used by structural engineers and architects to size masonry walls and generate compliant reports.
• BIM Clay Library (BIM Objects Library) Parametric BIM object library for ceramic construction products (bricks, blocks, roof tiles, pavers, vaults, panels) enabling digital design and specification in Revit, IFC and other BIM-compatible authoring tools. Distributed free of charge to architects and engineers from hispalyt.es.
• Ladrillo sistema off-site publication Technical book analysing how ceramic brick integrates into new industrialized and off-site construction systems. Edited by HISPALYT, written by Vicente Sarrablo and coordinated by conarquitectura Ediciones. Sold in physical format and offered as a free digital PDF download.
• Jornadas Técnicas (Technical Workshops) Recurring paid technical training sessions and webinars covering ceramic construction systems, CMT+L calculation software, BIM workflows and sustainable construction practices, targeted at architects, structural engineers and construction professionals. Includes practical CMT+L courses such as the IV Edición Curso CMT+L scheduled for 22/09/2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.7 million tonnes production representing sector capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• GRAITECcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Technology collaboration for CMT+L (Cálculo de Muros de Termoarcilla y Ladrillo) software - free structural calculation tool for ceramic walls. GRAITEC updated and maintains the software originally developed by ARKTEC.
• Consorcio TermoarcillacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration in development and promotion of CMT+L software for Termoarcilla block and brick structural calculations. Hispalyt and Consortium jointly support technical standards.
• conarquitectura EdicionesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination partner for technical publications including 'Ladrillo sistema off-site: nuevas estrategias para la arquitectura industrializada' book.
• MIVAU (Ministerio de Vivienda y Agenda Urbana)flagshipOthersInstitutional backing from Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda for publications and events promoting architecture quality, research, innovation, and architectural excellence.
• CERAME-UNIEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Federation of Ceramic Industry - European umbrella organization representing brick and tile manufacturers across Europe.
• TBE (The Brick Expert)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Association of Brick and Tile Manufacturers - represents and promotes European ceramic brick and tile industry at European level.
• AENORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Association for Standardization and Certification - provides product certification and environmental product declarations (DAP) for ceramic products.
• Foro CerámicoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaborative platform between Hispalyt and architecture professionals, including universities and architecture schools, promoting ceramic architecture quality.
• La Casa de la ArquitecturamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for hosting award ceremonies and promoting architectural excellence in ceramic construction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Bundesverband der Deutschen Ziegelindustrie: German national federation of the brick and tile industry. Closely comparable in mandate and activity mix (technical documentation, sustainability, awards) but operating in a different national market with its own regulatory context.
• Fédération Française des Tuiles et Briques (FFTB): French trade federation for roof tile and brick manufacturers. Comparable sector-association structure focused on structural ceramic products in a neighboring market; serves as a clear national-level peer to Hispalyt.
• Confindustria Ceramica: Italian trade association for the ceramic industry covering tiles, sanitaryware, and brick. Peer in continental Europe with a comparable industry-association mandate, though Italy's ceramic sector is more tile-heavy than Hispalyt's brick-and-tile structural focus.

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger AG: World's largest producer of clay bricks and roof tiles. While a manufacturer rather than an association, Wienerberger's international scope and integration of sustainability, BIM, and technical tools makes it a relevant industry-shaping peer that interacts with Hispalyt's member companies.

Direct peers

• CERAME-UNIE: European federation of the ceramic industry representing brick, tile, refractory, and tableware manufacturers at EU level. Hispalyt is itself a member, making CERAME-UNIE the closest umbrella peer organization with directly comparable advocacy, technical, and standardization functions.
• ASCER (Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Azulejos y Pavimentos Cerámicos): Spanish trade association for ceramic tile and pavement manufacturers. Sister association to Hispalyt in Spain covering the wall/floor tile segment; shares sector data publication conventions, technical training, and sustainability positioning.
• TBE (The Brick Expert): European Association of Brick and Tile Manufacturers promoting ceramic masonry across EU markets. TBE and Hispalyt operate at adjacent levels (EU vs. national) with substantially overlapping missions in standards, sustainability, and technical promotion.
• The Brick Industry Association (BIA): US national trade association for the clay brick industry. Provides a directly comparable national-level peer offering technical resources, sustainability advocacy, and architectural promotion for brick manufacturers.

Others

• AENOR: Spanish national standards body and certification organization. While not a competitor, AENOR is Hispalyt's standards and EPD partner and represents the upstream certification ecosystem that underwrites the technical credibility of member products.
• ANDECE (Asociación Nacional de la Industria del Prefabricado de Hormigón): Spanish national association of the precast concrete industry. Competes with Hispalyt's members for specification share in Spanish construction and operates the same association model (technical docs, sustainability positioning, member services) in an adjacent material category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Hispalyt
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• Facebookfacebook.com/268080519903997
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hispalyt
• Instagraminstagram.com/hispalyt
• Pinterestpinterest.es/hispalyt
• TikToktiktok.com/@hispalyt

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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