Nord Bitumi

What Nord Bitumi does

Nord Bitumi (legal entity Matco S.r.l.) is an Italian manufacturer of prefabricated bituminous polymer waterproofing membranes, headquartered and operating from a single facility in Ronco all'Adige, Verona. Founded circa 1970, the company employs 14 people and offers more than 300 standard membrane SKUs plus custom-specification products, manufactured to perform across extreme climatic zones ranging from Norway to Hong Kong to the Algerian desert. Its product range covers general roofing, wooden roofs, refurbishment, fire-resistant systems, anti-root membranes for green roofs, hail-proof certified systems, foundations and walls, parking and civil engineering waterproofing, plus complementary cold asphalt and accessory products.

The firm's core technology rests on three polymer families — APAO (polyalphaolefin via metallocene catalysis polymerization with controlled molecular weight and tacticity), APP (plasto-elastomeric), and SBS (elastomeric) — reinforced with woven non-woven composite spunbond polyester fabric. This chemistry, refined over more than 45 years of continuous R&D, produces membranes with specified mechanical strength, dimensional stability, cold flexibility down to -25°C, fire resistance, hail-proof certification, and Radon gas barrier capability. Specialty offerings such as SKILLFLEX RN (anti-Radon) and ITERFOND (dimpled drainage-protection membrane) reflect targeted formulation capabilities beyond standard waterproofing.

Nord Bitumi operates a pure channel-partner distribution model, with no direct-to-customer e-commerce or publicly listed pricing; quotations are obtained via website contact form. Products reach designers, builders, and installers globally through distributor networks, supplemented by affiliated brands Thermak (thermal insulation via thermak.it) and Tecaplanet (liquid waterproofing products via tecaplanet.com). Customer evidence comprises a diversified set of project references across manufacturing, logistics, retail outlets, tourism, leisure, and religious construction, with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts. The company is privately held, with €4,000,000 fully paid-in share capital and no external funding, M&A, or leadership-change history on record.

Name

Nord Bitumi

Legal name

Matco S.r.l.

Website

https://nordbitumi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nord Bitumi (Matco S.r.l.) is an Italian manufacturer of prefabricated bituminous polymer waterproofing membranes (APAO, APP, SBS), serving construction designers, builders, and installers globally through a channel-partner network from its Ronco all'Adige facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials / Waterproofing Membranes

NAICS

Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122), 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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC), Modified Bitumen Roofing (IMADAFAG)

Keywords

• Bituminous waterproofing membranes
• Polymer membrane manufacturing
• Roofing waterproofing systems
• Civil engineering membranes
• Construction waterproofing materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ronco all'Adige

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bituminous polymer waterproofing membranes: Nord Bitumi generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of prefabricated bituminous polymer waterproofing membranes. The company offers over 300 standard membrane types plus custom specifications for particular markets. Products are distributed through channel partners to designers, builders, and installers in the construction industry.
2. Accessory products: Sale of accessory products including torches for membrane application, bituminous paper felt for separation/regularization layers, and Fondplast dimpled drainage membranes.
3. Cold asphalt and road maintenance products: Blue Asphalt cold self-compacting asphalt for road maintenance and Cold Asphalt products sold in bags, ready for use, providing recurring revenue from infrastructure maintenance contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nord Bitumi designs and manufactures prefabricated bituminous polymer waterproofing membranes for buildings and engineering works, offering over 300 standard membrane types plus custom specifications. The portfolio spans APAO, APP, and SBS membrane technologies for applications including general roofing, wooden roofs, refurbishment, fire-resistant systems, anti-root/green roofs, hail-proof systems, foundations and walls, and civil engineering works (bridges, viaducts, parking decks). The company also supplies accessory products (application torches, bituminous paper felt, dimpled drainage membranes), cold asphalt road maintenance products, and complementary thermal insulation and liquid waterproofing solutions through affiliated brands Thermak and Tecaplanet.

Product overview

Nord Bitumi is an Italian manufacturer of bituminous polymer waterproofing membranes with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio includes multiple membrane types: APAO (Polyalphaolefin) membranes like ITER 20 and SUPER A; APP (Plasto-elastomeric polymer) membranes like ITER FORTE, ITER ROUTE, and NORDPLAST APP; and SBS (Elastomeric) membranes like NORDPLAST SBS, NORDFLEX ROUTE, and Solar Extra. Products are categorized by application: General Use Membranes, Wooden Roofs (with self-adhesive options like SOLAR and SELF BASE), Refurbishment (POLIGUM RE-ROOFING), Fire Resistant, Anti-Root for green roofs, Hail Proof, Foundations and Walls (ITERFOND, Fondplast, Geodrain), and Parkings/Civil Engineering (ITER ROUTE series, Nordflex Route). Accessory products include torches, bituminous paper felt, and dimpled drainage membranes. The company also distributes complementary products through affiliated brands: liquid waterproofing products via tecaplanet.com and thermal insulation via thermak.it. Additional products include asphalt solutions (Cold Asphalt, Blue Asphalt) and vapour barrier/retarder membranes (IPER SV, Iper T 500, Nordstrip Vapour Barrier). The complete range spans approximately 300 standard membrane types plus custom specifications for specific market requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITER 20 (APAO Polyalphaolefin bitumen membrane) Elasto-plastomeric prefabricated waterproofing membrane with APAO compound from metallocene catalysis polymerization, reinforced with woven non-woven single strand composite spunbond polyester fabric for high mechanical characteristics and dimensional stability. Supplied to designers, builders, and installers for waterproofing of buildings and engineering works.
• ITER FORTE (APP plasto-elastomeric membrane) Plasto-elastomeric polymer bituminous membrane (APP) with good resistance to puncturing and mechanical performance, suitable for general waterproofing applications in buildings and engineering works.
• SUPER A (APAO membrane with metallocene catalysis) Polyalphaolefin bitumen membrane (APAO) obtained from metallocene catalysis polymerization with molecular weight and selected tacticity, used for waterproofing in buildings and engineering works.
• SKILLFLEX RN (Anti-Radon gas barrier membrane) Pre-fabricated waterproofing membrane with distilled bitumen and elasto-plastomeric polymers (APP), reinforced with rot-proof fibre glass and aluminium film, designed for total barrier to Radon gas transmission in foundations and underground structures.
• ITER ROUTE (Civil engineering waterproofing membrane) Waterproofing membrane for civil engineering works (APP) with very high mechanical characteristics and resistance to static and dynamic puncture, designed for bridges, viaducts and parking decks.
• ITER 20 BIARMATO ROUTE (dual reinforcement civil membrane) APP distilled bitumen waterproofing membrane with dual reinforcement, specifically designed for bridges, viaducts, parking decks and roof gardens with very high mechanical resistance requirements.
• ITERFOND (dimpled foundation/wall membrane) Dimpled faced membrane for foundations and walls made of distilled bitumen and elasto-plastomers (APP), providing waterproofing, protection and drainage in a single product with puncture resistance superior to standard HDPE sheets.
• Nordflex Route (SBS civil engineering membrane) Elastomeric bitumen polymer membrane (SBS) for civil engineering applications with high mechanical characteristics, suitable for bridges, viaducts, water works, foundations and parking lots.
• Fondplast (dimpled drainage/protection membrane) Dimpled membrane made with high-density thermoplastic polymers for protection and drainage of underground structures, withstanding concentrated loads, impact, chemicals, bacteria, mould and mildew.
• Torch (membrane application torch) Application torch designed for installation of polymer bitumen waterproofing membranes, featuring powerful flame and adjustable gas flow. Sold as an accessory to membrane installation professionals.
• Bituminous Paper Felt Membrane composed of saturated paper felt in a bituminous compound, used as separation or regularization layer in waterproofing installations.
• Anti-Root Membranes (ITER ANTI-ROOT, NORDFLEX ANTI-ROOT) Waterproofing membranes with chemical additives that prevent root penetration without harming plants, designed for roof gardens and green roofing applications. Available in APP (ITER ANTI-ROOT) and SBS (NORDFLEX ANTI-ROOT) formulations.
• Hail-Proof Membranes (NORDFLEX MINERAL HAIL PROOF line) Certified hail-proof elastomeric polymer bitumen membranes (SBS) designed for roofs subject to hail damage, with cold flexibility as low as -25°C. Available in fire-resistant variants (NORDFLEX MINERAL HAIL PROOF FIRE RESISTANT) with slate chippings self-protection.
• Fire Resistant Membranes (ITER 20 R Plus, Diamant Extra PRO, Nordstabil Super, NORD-TEC lines) Waterproofing membranes with flame retardant properties and fire resistance, including ITER 20 R Plus Mineral Fire Resistant, Diamant Extra PRO Mineral Fire Resistant, Nordstabil Super Mineral Fire Resistant (with Metallocene catalysis), and NORD-TEC MINERAL FIRE RESISTANT with inorganic non-toxic flame retardant additive.
• Geodrain Garden (roof garden drainage system) Drainage system for roof garden applications; geocomposite for drainage made of extruded monofilaments with isometrical bubbles.
• Geodrain Parking (civil engineering drainage/ventilation) Drainage system for civil engineering applications; geocomposite for drainage and ventilation made of extruded monofilaments with parallel channel morphology.
• Cold Asphalt (road maintenance) Cold self-compacting asphalt supplied in bags for road maintenance, made from gravel, crushed sand and mineral additive heated and mixed with bituminous emulsion, ready for use.
• Blue Asphalt (high-performance bituminous mix) High-performance bituminous mix for cold use in road maintenance, consisting of grit, fillers, modified bitumen and structural fibres, used for filling holes, levelling ruts and sealing.
• IPER SV (vapour shield waterproof membrane) Vapour shield waterproof bituminous membrane made from woven non-woven polyester of heavy grammage, providing good impermeability to water and resistance to UV rays.
• Iper T 500 (vapour retarder membrane) Vapour retarder bituminous membrane made from woven non-woven polyester impregnated with distilled polymer bitumen compound, providing breathability and vapour permeability.
• SELF BASE (heat-activated waterproofing membrane) Heat activated waterproofing membrane composed of distilled bitumen and special polymers with thermal adhesive properties, designed for heat-sensitive surfaces without open flame application.
• SOLAR (composite self-adhesive APP membrane) Composite self-adhesive waterproofing membrane (APP) with differentiated waterproofing mass and increased adhesiveness for application without open flame, suitable for heat-sensitive surfaces.
• Solar Extra (SBS self-adhesive membrane) Waterproofing composite self-adhesive membrane (SBS) with differentiated waterproofing mass, suitable for wood structures, heat-sensitive insulation panels and historical roof refurbishment.
• ITER 20 BIARMATO (dual reinforcement membrane) Waterproofing membrane with dual reinforcement combining woven non-woven single strand polyester and rot-proof fiber glass mat, suitable for adhesive cold bond glue, torch or hot air application. Available in anti-root version for green roofs.
• POLIGUM RE-ROOFING (re-roofing composite membrane) Composite polymer bitumen membrane designed for use over old bituminous waterproofing membranes self-protected with mineral slates, for roof refurbishment projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 standard membrane types manufactured
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ThermakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThermak is an associated brand that distributes thermal insulation products from Nord Bitumi's product range. Thermal insulation is listed as a dedicated product category on the Nord Bitumi website with a link to thermak.it. This partnership extends Nord Bitumi's product range to include thermal insulation solutions alongside its waterproofing membranes.
• TecaplanetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTecaplanet is an associated brand that distributes liquid waterproofing products from Nord Bitumi's portfolio, including bituminous primers, additives, sealants, adhesives, protective coatings, liquid waterproofing products, reflective coatings for 'cool roof' applications, and universal adhesion bridges. Tecaplanet operates its own website (tecaplanet.com/en/) and is linked from Nord Bitumi's website under the Liquid Products category.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company offering waterproofing membranes, roofing systems, and sealing/bonding products alongside its broader construction chemicals portfolio. Competes with Nord Bitumi in membranes and overlaps in sealants and coatings via Tecaplanet-style categories.
• IKO PLC: International manufacturer of bituminous waterproofing membranes and roofing systems with global production footprint including Europe. Larger incumbent competing in the same modified bitumen category across Nord Bitumi's export markets.
• Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of bituminous and synthetic waterproofing membranes plus thermal insulation for flat roofs. Larger European incumbent with comparable product range and parallel relationship between membranes and insulation products.
• Soprema SA: French-headquartered global waterproofing specialist with broad portfolio including modified bitumen, single-ply, liquid-applied, and insulation systems. A larger incumbent competing with Nord Bitumi in premium European waterproofing tenders.
• Mapei S.p.A. Italian global leader in construction chemicals including waterproofing products, adhesives, sealants, and finishes. Larger incumbent relevant because it owns Polyglass (bituminous membranes) and competes across Nord Bitumi's liquid product range distributed via Tecaplanet.

Direct peers

• Index S.p.A. Italian producer of bituminous and synthetic waterproofing membranes, including APP/SBS modified products and accessories for roofs and foundations. Directly comparable specialty membrane manufacturer serving the same Italian and export construction markets as Nord Bitumi.
• Pluvitec S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of bituminous polymer waterproofing membranes (APP, SBS) with a comparable product portfolio across roofing, foundations, and civil works. Pluvitec appears as the brand identity on the Nord Bitumi website, suggesting possible affiliation or shared distribution, making it the closest comparable.
• Polyglass S.p.A. Italian-headquartered manufacturer of modified bitumen membranes (APP, SBS) and self-adhesive membranes, now part of Mapei Group. Comparable in product range, chemistry, and European construction focus to Nord Bitumi.
• Imper Italia S.p.A. Italian bituminous waterproofing membrane manufacturer offering APP/SBS products for roofing, foundations, and civil engineering. Comparable in product technology, target customer base, and Italian construction market focus.
• General Membrane S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of bituminous polymer waterproofing membranes with comparable APP/SBS offerings and distribution in Italy and export markets. Direct specialty membrane peer of similar scale and channel model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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