Optigrün international AG

What Optigrün international AG does

Optigrün international AG is a German, family-owned manufacturer and system supplier of green roof and building greening solutions, headquartered in Krauchenwies-Göggingen, Baden-Württemberg, and operating across at least eight European countries (Germany, Austria, Netherlands, France, Poland, Greece, Italy, Czech Republic). Founded in 1970, the company employs approximately 160 staff and claims to be the European market leader for innovative roof greening, with a partner network of roughly 140 installation companies and an annual footprint exceeding 5 million m² of greened roof area.

Its offering is organized as ten engineered system solutions — Spardach (economy), Leichtdach (lightweight), Naturdach, Retentionsdach (rainwater retention with Smart Flow Control throttles), Schrändach (sloped), Solargründach (PV + green roof), Gartendach (intensive roof gardens), Landschaftsdach, Verkehrsdach (traffic-bearing), and Troggebundene Fassadenbegrünung (facade greening) — supported by a component catalog (drainage plates, substrates, vegetation, edge profiles, gutters) and a proprietary fall-protection portfolio (SkyGard/SkyGard Pro railings, Optisafe OSL lifeline, Optisafe OSP anchor points) certified to EN 795:2012. Digital tools include the Gründach-Navigator planning wizard, BIM objects, and the Smart Flow Control mobile app.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of system solutions and components to architects, planners, construction companies, and property developers, supplemented by professional services (technical consulting, application engineering, seminars). Distribution combines direct regional technical consultants, a channel partner model (~140 partners), an e-commerce shop (dachbegruenung24.de), and country-specific international distributor relationships. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors and is currently building a new headquarters on its existing site.

Name

Optigrün international AG

Legal name

Optigrün international AG

Website

https://optigruen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Optigrün international AG is a German, family-owned market leader in green roof and building greening systems, serving architects, planners, construction firms, and developers across Europe with engineered system solutions, components, and fall protection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green roof and building greening systems

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Roofing Contractors (238160), Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscaping Services (561730)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof-Mounted Systems Integration (PV, Green Roofs, Roof Gardens, Snow Guards) (IMAFAMAI)

Keywords

• Green roof systems
• Roof greening solutions
• Rainwater retention systems
• Building greening components
• Roof fall protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Krauchenwies-Göggingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Roof Systems and Products: Optigrün generates revenue through the sale of comprehensive green roof system solutions including extensive and intensive roof gardens, as well as individual components such as drainage plates, protection fleeces, substrates, vegetation, planters, and edge elements.
2. Fall Protection Systems: Sale of proprietary fall protection products including SkyGard railing systems, Optisafe OSL cable systems, and Optisafe OSP anchor points, along with installation services.
3. Professional Services and Technical Consulting: Technical consulting, application engineering, and planning support for architects, planners, and construction companies. The company offers seminars (online and in-person) for continuing education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Optigrün international AG manufactures and sells comprehensive green roof and building greening systems for flat and sloped roofs, including ten system solutions (Spardach, Leichtdach, Naturdach, Retentionsdach, Schrägdach, Solargründach, Gartendach, Landschaftsdach, Verkehrsdach, and Troggebundene Fassadenbegrünung), the underlying components (drainage plates, substrates, vegetation, edge elements, etc.), and proprietary ballast-secured fall protection systems (SkyGard railings, Optisafe OSL lifeline, Optisafe OSP anchor points). The offering is targeted at architects, planners, construction companies, building owners/developers and municipalities, and is delivered through direct regional technical consulting plus a network of roughly 140 partner-installer companies across Europe.

Product overview

Optigrün international AG is a market leader in innovative green roof solutions in Europe, operating as a family-owned company with over 50 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around system solutions and components. System solutions include Spardach (economy), Leichtdach (lightweight), Naturdach (natural), Retentionsdach (rainwater retention with Smart Flow Control), Schrägdach (sloped roofs), Solargründach (combined solar-green), Gartendach (intensive roof gardens), Landschaftsdach (landscape), Verkehrsdach (traffic-bearing), and Troggebundene Fassadenbegrünung (planter-based facade greening). Core components encompass protective fleeces, drainage plates, drainage systems, shafts/profiles, flow throttles including Smart Flow Control valves, substrates, vegetation, plant containers, solar mountings, edge trims, gravel strips, gutters, and fall protection systems. The fall protection portfolio (Absturzsicherung) includes collective protection solutions: Sicherheitsgeländer GWP and GFS railings, Geländersystem SkyGard and SkyGard Pro for private/public use, and substructures for custom railings; as well as individual protection: Optisafe OSL (lifeline system) and Optisafe OSP (single anchor points). Digital tools include the Gründach-Navigator planning wizard and BIM objects for architectural planning. The company serves architects, planners, contractors, and building owners through approximately 140 partner companies worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spardach Cost-effective, low-maintenance green roof system designed for large roof areas with minimal structural requirements, intended for extensive greening of large flat roofs.
• Leichtdach Lightweight green roof system for buildings with limited static reserves, requiring minimal additional load while still enabling vegetation.
• Naturdach Natural green roof system offering diverse vegetation and aesthetically pleasing appearance for varied roof landscapes, blending extensive and design-led plantings.
• Retentionsdach (Retention Roof) Intelligent rainwater management green roof system that temporarily stores rainwater on the roof using drossel flow-control and Smart Flow Control technology to reduce peak runoff, contribute to flood prevention (Schwammstadt concept), and alleviate sewer systems during heavy rainfall events.
• Schrägdach Green roof system specifically designed for sloped/inclined roof surfaces, with specialized mounting systems to retain substrate and vegetation on non-flat roofs.
• Solargründach Combined system integrating photovoltaic panels with green roof technology, enabling sustainable energy generation alongside ecological benefits on the same roof area.
• Gartendach Intensive green roof system functioning as a versatile usable roof garden with lawns, shrubs and trees, creating outdoor recreational space on flat roofs.
• Landschaftsdach Landscape roof system designed for extensive green areas mimicking natural terrain, suitable for large-scale ecological roof implementations.
• Verkehrsdach Heavy-duty green roof system designed for walkable and drivable surfaces such as parking decks, pedestrian plazas and traffic areas.
• Troggebundene Fassadenbegrünung Planter-based facade greening system that enables vertical greenery on building exteriors, extending Optigrün's green roof offering to building facades.
• Schutzvliese und -lagen Protective fleeces and layers used in green roof systems to protect the waterproofing membrane and underlying drainage components.
• Dränageplatten Drainage plates that manage water flow and prevent waterlogging within green roof build-ups.
• Schüttgüterdränagen Loose-material (bulk) drainage systems for water management within green roof constructions.
• Schächte und Profile Shafts and profiles for roof penetrations, edges and structural connections used within green roof installations.
• Ablaufdrosseln (incl. Smart Flow Control) Outlet throttles / flow restrictors for controlled rainwater discharge in retention roof systems, including Smart Flow Control valves.
• Substrat Specialized growing media formulated for green roof applications, providing optimal conditions for plant growth in extensive and intensive roofs.
• Vegetation und Dünger Plants, seeds and fertilizers specifically suited for extensive and intensive green roof systems.
• Pflanzgefäße Plant containers and planters used for roof-garden installations and facade greening applications.
• Solaraufständerungen Mounting systems for elevated installation of photovoltaic panels on green roofs, designed to work with the Solargründach system.
• Randeinfassungen Edge trims and border systems used to define and protect green roof perimeters.
• Kiesleisten Gravel strips and rails for roof edge finishing and gravel stop applications on green roofs.
• Rinnen Gutters and drainage channels for rainwater management on green roofs.
• Schrägdach-Produkte Specialized products and mounting systems for green roof installations on sloped roof surfaces.
• Sicherheitsgeländer GWP Collective fall protection railing system for flat roofs (0–10° pitch) using ballast from the green roof build-up or counterweights; compliant with DIN EN 13374, Class A.
• Sicherheitsgeländer GFS Ballast-retained safety railing for marking escape routes and assembly points on green and gravel flat roofs up to 5° pitch; compliant with DIN 14094-2.
• Geländersystem SkyGard Ballast-retained railing system for private-use flat roofs up to 3° pitch, with 3D-adjustable joint feet and glass or bar fillings; horizontal railing load 0.5 kN/m. Price from 650,00 €/m incl. installation.
• Geländersystem SkyGard Pro Enhanced ballast-retained railing system for private and public-use flat roofs up to 3° pitch, with higher load capacity (horizontal railing loads 0.5–1.0 kN/m) and suitability for wind zone 3.
• Absturzsicherungssystem Optisafe OSL Horizontal, freely traversable cable lifeline system per EN 795:2012 Type C + E for personal fall protection on green and gravel flat roofs (0–5° pitch); certified for 1 person + 1 rescuer and installed without penetration of the waterproofing. Priced at 550,00 €/post incl. installation.
• Absturzsicherungssystem Optisafe OSP Ballast-retained single anchor point per EN 795:2012 Type E for personal protective equipment against falls; certified for 1 person + 1 rescuer; for green or gravel flat roofs (0–5° pitch), priced at 390,00 €/piece incl. installation.
• Smart Flow Control App Mobile application that monitors and controls Optigrün Smart Flow Control drain throttles in retention roof systems, enabling real-time data retrieval and display of rainwater management.
• Gründach-Navigator Online planning tool that helps users (architects, planners, building owners) find the optimal Optigrün green roof system based on project requirements, building characteristics and budget.
• BIM-Objekte Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects and digital planning assets that architects and planners can download to integrate Optigrün products into their construction projects.
• Online and in-person professional seminars (Optigrün Seminare) Continuing-education seminars (online and in-person), including Planer Symposium events and 2026 topics covering Solargründach, Extensive & Intensive Dachbegrünung, and Retentionsdach, targeted at architects, planners, municipalities and project stakeholders.
• Technical consulting and application engineering Technical consulting and application engineering support for architects, planners and construction companies, delivered through Optigrün's regional technical consultants covering general technology, retention/rainwater management, photovoltaics and fall protection.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Schweizerische Fachvereinigung Gebäudebegrünung (SFG)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking, standards development, and industry representation for green building in Switzerland
• Verband für Bauwerksbegrünung (VFB)minorOthersGerman association for building greening, promoting green roofs and facades as sustainable building solutions
• Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V. (BuGG)minorOthersGerman Federal Association for Building Greening - industry advocacy, standards development, and professional development
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in DGNB events and recognition programs; Optigrün's retention roof technology was recognized as a finalist innovation at DGNB Sustainability Challenge 2026
• Unternehmensnetzwerk KlimaschutzminorOthersCorporate climate protection network supporting companies in achieving climate goals and sustainability targets

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sempergreen Group: Dutch-based provider of green roof, green facade, and sound-absorbing vegetation systems with active presence across Europe and beyond; directly competes with Optigrün on green roof system integration and serves many of the same architect/planner customer segments.
• ZinCo GmbH: German-headquartered manufacturer of green roof systems and components — directly comparable to Optigrün across extensive/intensive roof greening, drainage, retention, and fall protection product lines serving architects and contractors in DACH and broader Europe.
• Xero Flor North America: Specialist manufacturer of modular green roof systems with pre-grown vegetation mats; directly analogous to Optigrün in product category, target customer (architects/roofing contractors), and engineering-driven go-to-market, though focused on the North American market.
• LiveRoof, LLC: North American modular green roof systems provider using pre-vegetated trays; comparable to Optigrün on engineering integration, drainage, and fall protection considerations for flat roofs in commercial and institutional projects.
• Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned roof systems manufacturer whose portfolio directly overlaps with Optigrün's green roof, retention, and fall protection systems; competes head-to-head for the same European contractor and architect customers.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss global construction chemicals and roofing/waterproofing manufacturer that operates broadly across the same flat-roof and building envelope markets where Optigrün competes; overlaps specifically through Sarnafil single-ply roofing and roof-greening-adjacent waterproofing systems.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Major U.S.-based commercial roofing manufacturer (EPDM, TPO, accessories) increasingly active in vegetative/green roof assemblies; broad incumbent in the same flat-roof market that Optigrün serves via its green roof systems and waterproofing interface components.
• Knauf Insulation: European-focused building envelope materials provider whose insulation, drainage, and roofing product portfolio overlaps with Optigrün's green roof system build-up components and competes for specification by the same architects and developers.

Regional players

• ABG Ltd (ABG Roof Systems): UK-based geosynthetics and roof systems manufacturer with comparable green roof and retaining roof products; competitor in selected European markets but primarily serving UK projects rather than Optigrün's DACH core.

Emerging players

• ArchiGreen: Central European green roof solutions specialist with partial product overlap on drainage layers, inspection chambers, and vegetation components used in flat-roof greening projects; directly comparable niche offering to select Optigrün component categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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