Klober Ltd
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersCastle Donington, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Klober Ltd firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Klober Ltd
- Legal name
- Klober Ltd
- Website
- https://klober.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Klober Ltd industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Roofing Materials and Ventilation
- NAICS
- Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)
- SIC
- Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing) (CRAIAEAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)
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Where Klober Ltd is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Castle Donington
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Klober Ltd 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, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Roofing Ventilation Products: Sale of tile vents, roof vents, and eaves ventilation products for pitched and flat roofs.
- Roof Membranes: Sale of roofing membranes including vapour permeable underlays, everyday membranes, and specialist membranes (Permo Air, Permo Forte, Permo Extreme, Ultra 120, Ultra 145).
- Dry Fix Roofing Components: Dry verge systems, ridge and hip kits, and related accessories for mortar-free roofing installations.
- Lead-Free Flashing Products: Wakaflex and Easyform lead replacement flashing products for watertight roof installations.
- Flat Roofing Products: Flat roof vents, drainage outlets, and ventilation pipes for flat roof applications.
- Training and CPD Services: Free training days covering roof ventilation theory and practical experience, plus CPD courses for architects and installers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Klober Ltd product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Klober Ltd designs, manufactures, and supplies physical roofing components including tile vents and roof ventilation products, vapour-permeable roof membranes (the Permo range), mortar-free dry verge, ridge and hip systems, lead-free flashing alternatives (Wakaflex, Easyform), and flat roofing vents and outlets. The company sells its products exclusively through a network of builders' merchants and trade distributors across the UK, Ireland and selected European export markets, supported by a custom tile vent colour matching service and free training/CPD programs for architects and installers.
Product overview
Klober Ltd is a UK-based supplier of roofing ventilation products and materials, part of the BMI Group (the largest manufacturer of flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions in Europe). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of roofing products organized into six core categories: Roof Ventilation (tile vents, eaves ventilation), Membranes including the Permo Range (Permo Air, Permo Forte, Permo Extreme, Ultra 120, Ultra 145), Dry Verge and Valleys (Ambi-Click, Thin Leading Edge, Heritage Dry Valley), Ridge and Hip (Roll Fix, Economy Dry Ridge Kits), Lead Flashing Alternatives (Wakaflex, Easyform), and Flat Roofing (vents and outlets). The Permo membrane range includes Everyday membranes for cost-effective solutions and Specialist membranes for complex requirements. Products are complemented by a Tile Vent Colour Matching Service. The company has been operating for over 60 years and serves both merchants and installers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Permo: Range of roofing membranes including Permo Air, Permo Forte, Permo Extreme.
- Wakaflex
- Easyform
- Roll Fix
Products and services
- Roof Ventilation Roof ventilation products including tile vents, eaves ventilation and roof outlets. Klober offers the largest range of tile vents on the market with universal designs engineered for compatibility with leading tile manufacturers, used by roofing contractors on pitched and flat roofs.
- Membranes (Permo Range) Roof membranes including vapour permeable and breathable underlays for pitched roofs. Range spans Everyday Membranes (Ultra 120, Ultra 145) for cost-effective solutions and Specialist Membranes (Permo Air, Permo Forte, Permo Extreme, Permo Extreme 200) for complex requirements. Permo Air is described as the most breathable BBA-approved membrane on the market.
- Dry Verge and Valleys Dry fix verge and valley products providing mortar-free installation for verges and valleys, including Ambi-Click (ambidextrous verge system), Thin Leading Edge Dry Verge, Heritage Dry Valley and Continuous Dry Verge T Strip. Designed for quicker and safer installation versus traditional mortar systems.
- Ridge and Hip Systems Dry ridge and hip ventilation solutions including the Roll Fix professional system and Economy Dry Ridge Kits suitable for concrete and clay tiles, with options for ridge seals with or without fixed lugs and available in 6m and 10m lengths.
- Lead Flashing Alternatives Lead-free flashing range including Wakaflex (UV-resistant, most versatile and durable, easiest to install safely) and Easyform (cost-effective lead-free solution) for watertight roof flashing installations, eliminating the cost, theft risk and installation hazards of traditional lead.
- Flat Roofing Products Flat roof vents and outlets including drainage outlets, ventilation outlets, mechanical vent outlets and cable outlets for flat roof applications.
- Tile Vent Colour Matching Service Custom colour and texture matching service for tile vents, achieving consistent finish across roofs. Over 23,000 vents are matched and/or granulated per year through the colour matching service, with custom vents delivered within five days.
Quantifiable outcome
- Permo Extreme tested at over 110 Pascals, significantly outperforming interlocking tiles which typically start to leak at 25-30 Pascals
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Klober Ltd
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Klober Ltd technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Klober Ltd partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- BMI GroupcoreKlober is part of the BMI Group, which is described as the largest manufacturer of flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions in Europe. This is a parent company relationship providing Klober with the backing and scale of Europe's largest roofing manufacturer.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Klober Ltd competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Marley Eternit (now Marley): UK leader in pitched roof systems and a BMI Group sister company. Competes broadly in roofing components and systems, with overlapping roof ventilation and dry fix offerings distributed through UK merchants.
- IKO PLC: Global manufacturer of roofing membranes, waterproofing, and insulation systems. Competes in UK roofing membranes and pitched roof underlay markets with broader flat and commercial focus.
- DuPont Tyvek (DuPont): Global brand for breather membranes and building envelopes. Tyvek is a major competitor in vapour permeable roof underlays sold through UK and European merchants and distributors.
- Redland (BMI Group brand): Major UK pitched roof tile brand within BMI Group. Sister company with overlapping merchant channel and complementary roofing systems, though focused on tiles rather than ventilation membranes.
Direct peers
- Glidevale Limited: UK manufacturer and supplier of roofing ventilation products, membranes, and condensation control solutions. Directly comparable in roofing ventilation and breather membrane categories serving UK merchants and contractors.
- Manthorpe Building Products: UK manufacturer of building products including roof ventilation, dry verge, and eaves ventilation systems. Direct competitor in the same UK/Ireland merchant channel with overlapping product lines in tile vents and dry fix systems.
- Timloc Building Products: UK manufacturer of building plastics and ventilation products for the construction industry. Comparable in roof ventilation, airbricks, and building accessories through UK merchant channels.
- A. Proctor Group: UK manufacturer of construction membranes, roofing underlays, and breather membranes. Direct competitor in the technical roofing membrane category with overlapping UK merchant distribution.
- Hambleside Danelaw: UK manufacturer of roofing ventilation, dry fix systems, and roofing accessories. Direct competitor in dry verge, dry ridge, and tile vent categories with established merchant distribution.
Emerging players
- Don Construction Products (DCP): Manufacturer of construction chemicals including sealants and roof coatings. Adjacent competitor in waterproofing and roofing accessory categories with partial overlap in flashing and sealing products.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Klober Ltd social profiles
Digital presenceKlober Ltd compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Klober Ltd financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Klober Ltd leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Klober Ltd funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Klober Ltd M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Klober Ltd
What does Klober Ltd do?
Klober Ltd designs, manufactures, and supplies physical roofing components including tile vents and roof ventilation products, vapour-permeable roof membranes (the Permo range), mortar-free dry verge, ridge and hip systems, lead-free flashing alternatives (Wakaflex, Easyform), and flat roofing vents and outlets. The company sells its products exclusively through a network of builders' merchants and trade distributors across the UK, Ireland and selected European export markets, supported by a custom tile vent colour matching service and free training/CPD programs for architects and installers.
Is Klober Ltd a public or private company?
Klober Ltd is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Klober Ltd founded?
Klober Ltd was founded in 1960. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Klober Ltd based?
Klober Ltd is headquartered in Castle Donington, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Klober Ltd make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Roofing Ventilation Products are the primary driver. The others are roof Membranes, dry Fix Roofing Components, lead-Free Flashing Products, flat Roofing Products and training and CPD Services.
Who are Klober Ltd's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Marley Eternit (now Marley), IKO PLC, DuPont Tyvek (DuPont) and Redland (BMI Group brand). Direct peers are Glidevale Limited, Manthorpe Building Products, Timloc Building Products, A. Proctor Group and Hambleside Danelaw. Don Construction Products (DCP) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Klober Ltd have an API?
No public API is recorded for Klober Ltd.
What industry is Klober Ltd in?
Klober Ltd's product category is Roofing Materials and Ventilation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAEAC, Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing), with a secondary code of CRAIAEAK, Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks). Its NAICS code is 42333 and its SIC code is 2950.