Mawipex BVBA

What Mawipex BVBA does

Mawipex BVBA is a Belgian private limited company headquartered in Schoten, Antwerp, that distributes sustainable waterproofing and building envelope systems to professional trade customers in Belgium and the Netherlands. The company has operated in the construction sector for more than 25 years and has been part of family-owned Biesmans Group since 2012, functioning as an autonomous distribution unit within the RoofYou Belgium platform. Its core offering centers on the BossCover EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) synthetic rubber brand, organized into four sub-brands covering flat roofs (BossCover Roof), green roofs (BossCover Green sedum trays), pond liners (BossCover Pond), and facade sealing (BossCover Façade). Technical differentiators include ATG-certified membrane systems, 40–50+ year product lifespans, and CE marking. The portfolio is extended with distributed complementary brands such as Eterno Ivica tile supports, Roval aluminum roof edges, Solatube daylight systems, and Ecopic bird deterrents.

The business model is B2B distribution with a sales-led go-to-market targeting building materials merchants, architects, contractors, and roofers. Pricing is managed through annual price lists distributed via a customer portal, with no public pricing disclosed. Mawipex monetizes through one-time product sales, complemented by free technical advisory services and certified installer training programs (recognized by Constructive) that function as both an acquisition lever and a switching cost mechanism. Distribution operates exclusively through and to professional building materials merchants and contractors — no direct-to-end-consumer sales — and leverages the purchasing scale, IT, marketing, and management infrastructure of the parent Biesmans Group, which employs more than 400 people and reports €130 million in group revenue across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Poland.

The company's primary customer segments are horizontal across the construction trade value chain: building materials merchants (the dominant channel), professional architects seeking technical specifications, certified installers and roofers, and pond/water feature builders. Its value proposition combines premium branded products, deep technical advisory, and training infrastructure that together create durable trade relationships. No AI, software, or digital-native capabilities are present in the operating model, and revenue is generated exclusively through physical product distribution rather than recurring software or service contracts.

Name

Mawipex BVBA

Legal name

Mawipex BVBA

Website

https://mawipex.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mawipex BVBA is a Belgian distributor of BossCover EPDM waterproofing systems for flat roofs, facades, green roofs, and ponds, serving building materials merchants, architects, contractors, and certified installers across Belgium and the Netherlands as part of Biesmans Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing and Waterproofing Materials Distribution

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

Keywords

• EPDM waterproofing systems
• Flat roof materials
• Roofing distribution Belgium
• Green roof systems
• Facade and pond liners

Headquarters

HQ city

Schoten

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Waterproofing Materials Distribution: Distribution and sale of EPDM rubber waterproofing systems, green roof components, pond liners, and flat roof finishing products (BossCover brand and other selected brands) to building materials merchants, contractors, and professional installers. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing documented in annual price lists (prijslijsten) distributed to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mawipex BVBA distributes BossCover EPDM synthetic rubber waterproofing systems and complementary flat roof finishing products for flat roofs, facades, green roofs, and ponds, selling exclusively to professional building materials merchants, contractors, architects, and certified installers in Belgium and the Netherlands. The company also delivers free Constructive-recognized installer training and personalized technical advisory, bundled with annual price lists and a PIM/catalog download system supporting B2B purchasing.

Product overview

Mawipex BVBA is a specialized distributor of sustainable waterproofing systems for flat roofs, facades, and ponds, operating as part of Biesmans Group (via RoofYou Belgium) since 2012. The core product portfolio centers on the BossCover brand EPDM rubber systems, organized into four sub-brands: BossCover Facade (facade sealing), BossCover Green (sedum green roofs), BossCover Pond (pond liners), and BossCover Roof (flat roof finishing accessories including rainwater outlets, roof penetrations, mounting anchors, liquid sealants, and tile supports). The offering is complemented by distributed brands including Ecopic and Cable Bird (bird deterrent systems), Eterno Ivica (tile supports), Roval (roof edges), and Solatatube (daylight systems). Beyond product distribution, Mawipex provides technical advisory services, certified installer training programs, and a PIM system with downloadable catalogs and EAN codes for professional customers in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BossCover EPDM: Premium synthetic rubber waterproofing brand distributed by Mawipex for flat roofs, facades, green roofs, and ponds, under the Biesmans Group's RoofYou distribution platform.

Products and services

• BossCover Facade BossCover Facade is an EPDM rubber foil system for wind- and water-tight sealing of facades, wall constructions, windows, doors, and building feet. It offers elastic properties, high tear resistance, and a 50+ year lifespan, with unreinforced vulcanized EPDM membranes available in 0.75mm thickness and rolls from 0.10m to 1.00m wide. Sold to professional building materials merchants, contractors, and architects for facade waterproofing projects.
• BossCover Green BossCover Green is a sedum-based green roof system using TE and Place 'n Go pre-cultivated sedumtrays (10-12 sedum species, minimum 95% vegetated) for low-maintenance green roofing on flat and slightly sloped roofs up to 25 degrees. Delivers immediate green coverage without pruning or mowing. Sold to professional merchants, contractors, and architects for sustainable green roof installations.
• BossCover Pond BossCover Pond is an EPDM pond liner suitable for garden ponds, swimming ponds, industrial water basins, and drinking water storage (safe for humans, plants, and animals). 1.1mm thick, 300% elastic, root/UV/ozone resistant, with average lifespan of 40 years and 10-year product warranty, seamless up to 930 m². Sold to pond builders, landscapers, aquaculture specialists, and merchants.
• BossCover Roof BossCover Roof is the comprehensive flat roof finishing product line, including rainwater outlets (aluminum, PE, and lead variants), roof penetrations with ventilation, mounting anchors for solar panels/HVAC, Liquid Seal Detail (fiber-reinforced liquid waterproofing), lead replacement (EPDM-based), RubberSeal silicone sealant, and rubber tile supports. Sold to merchants, contractors, and certified installers to complete BossCover EPDM flat roof projects.
• Ecopic Bird Deterrent System Ecopic is a humane bird deterrent system using UV-resistant polycarbonate bases with stainless steel pins (1.3-1.4mm), designed for invisible pigeon and sparrow control across all building materials. Distributed by Mawipex to merchants and contractors as a standalone rooftop protection product.
• Cable Bird Deterrent System Cable Bird is a stainless steel (nylon-coated) tensioned cable bird deterrent system using a hook spring mechanism for humane bird control on building roofs and facades. Distributed by Mawipex as a standalone rooftop protection product.
• Eterno Ivica Tile Supports Eterno Ivica is a line of tile support systems for elevated terrace and walkway installations, distributed by Mawipex as a standalone product for roof terrace finishing.
• Roval Roof Edge Systems Roval aluminum roof edge finishing systems for architectural roof detailing, distributed by Mawipex as a standalone product line for roof perimeter finishing.
• Solatube Daylight Systems Solatube tubular daylighting devices (by Power Daylight) that bring natural light into buildings, distributed by Mawipex as a standalone product for roof penetration lighting solutions.
• Technisch Advies (Technical Advisory Service) Expert technical consulting on waterproofing applications for building materials trade, pond construction, and prefabrication sectors. Mawipex advisors provide sustainable, tailored solutions across flat roofs, facades, green roofs, and ponds, delivered as a standalone paid/contracted advisory service to professional customers.
• Certified Installer Training Programs (Opleidingen) Free practical training programs for professional installers of BossCover EPDM systems, recognized by Constructive and eligible for subsidies under paritary committee 124. Offered as scheduled sessions or custom on-site training, culminating in 'erkende plaatser' (certified installer) status. Sold to merchants (who can organize their own sessions) and individual installers/contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Green roofs increase solar panel efficiency by 6-24%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RoofYou BelgiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMawipex is part of RoofYou Belgium, which together with RoofYou Netherlands bundles distribution companies for roof and facade materials under Biesmans Group. RoofYou offers the premium BossCover brand for roofs, green roofs, circular roofs, ponds, and facades.
• RoofYoucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoofYou is the umbrella brand for distribution companies in Netherlands and Belgium, part of Biesmans Group. Offers premium BossCover brand products for various waterproofing applications.
• BossCovercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPremium brand owned by RoofYou/Biesmans Group. Mawipex specializes in advisering and sales of BossCover synthetic rubber EPDM products. Brand includes BossCover Roof, BossCover Green, BossCover Pond, and BossCover Facade product lines.
• Eterno IvicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of tegeldragers (tile supports) that Mawipex distributes alongside BossCover products. Eterno Ivica provides supports for terraces and raised flooring applications.
• RovalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of dakranden (roof edges) that Mawipex distributes. Roval provides aluminum roof edge solutions for building applications.
• Solatube (Power Daylight)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of daylight systems (Solatube) that Mawipex distributes. Power Daylight brings natural daylight into buildings through tubular daylighting devices.
• EcopicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of bird control systems (vogelwering) including stainless steel pin systems with UV-resistant polycarbonate bases. Ecopic provides humane bird deterrent solutions.
• ConstructiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining certification body. Mawipex training programs are recognized by Constructive, allowing employees under paritary committee 124 to receive subsidies for training.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Soprema: Belgium-based manufacturer of waterproofing membranes and roofing systems, selling to contractors and merchants — overlapping closely with Mawipex's flat-roof waterproofing offering.
• IKO: European manufacturer of bituminous and EPDM/PIR roofing systems sold through building materials merchants and contractors; directly competes with BossCover in the flat-roof waterproofing specification market.
• Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM Europe): Manufacturer of EPDM roofing membranes (Elevate, Hertalan) distributed in Europe for flat-roof applications; competes with BossCover for spec-driven projects.
• VM Building Solutions: Belgian distributor of EPDM and synthetic roofing membranes (including Elevate/Firestone and Resitrix), serving building materials merchants and contractors in Benelux with a similarly specialized product range and advisory-led sales model.
• Derbigum: Belgian manufacturer and supplier of bituminous and synthetic roofing membranes for flat roofs, active in the same waterproofing specification and merchant channel as Mawipex.
• RESITRIX: Manufacturer of EPDM-based waterproofing membranes widely specified for flat roofs across Europe; competes directly with BossCover in the synthetic rubber waterproofing category.
• Bauder: European manufacturer of flat-roof waterproofing systems (EPDM, bitumen, liquid-applied) with strong presence in Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium, addressing the same building materials and contractor channels as Mawipex.

Broad incumbents

• Sika Roofing: Global construction chemicals manufacturer with single-ply and liquid-applied roofing membranes, selling into the same merchant and contractor specification channels in Benelux.
• BMI Group (Monier, Icopal): Large European roofing and waterproofing conglomerate offering bitumen, single-ply, and EPDM systems through merchant networks; broader portfolio but overlapping flat-roof waterproofing channel with Mawipex.
• Recticel Insulation: Belgian building products manufacturer of insulation and roofing systems, with broader portfolio and scale than Mawipex; overlaps in the building envelope/flat-roof specification space but is not EPDM-specialized.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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