Protan Entreprenør AS

What Protan Entreprenør AS does

Protan Entreprenør AS is a Norwegian roofing contractor specializing in the installation of PVC roofing membranes and complementary waterproofing systems for commercial, industrial, public-sector, and residential buildings. The company is part of the family-owned Protan Group (group roots dating to 1939) and operates as the Nordic region's largest roofing contractor, with approximately 350 employees across 16 locations in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark and six regional offices spanning all of Norway — from Bodø and Tromsø in the north to Stavanger, Bergen, and the Oslo/Drammen area in the south. Its core technical differentiators are proprietary membrane products (Protan SE, EX, GG, G, BlueProof, RadonSafe, Titanium+) developed and manufactured by parent Protan AS, plus the Vakuumtak vacuum roof system that secures membranes without mechanical fasteners and a SolarPlatform mounting system for rooftop PV integration. Project references include hospitals, universities, schools, distribution centers, retail flagships, and cultural institutions, with the largest single project (Stavanger University Hospital) at 32 million NOK and aggregate installation capacity of approximately 1.5 million square meters of roofing annually.

The company makes money primarily through project-based, quote-driven contracts for new construction and rehabilitation, supplemented by recurring roof management (Takforvaltning) service agreements and free inspection visits scoped to larger commercial rehabilitation work. GTM is enterprise field sales via regional offices with project managers, estimators, and sales staff; there are no dealers or resellers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set per project based on membrane type, surface area, insulation requirements, complexity, and location. Margin drivers are vertical integration with the parent group's membrane manufacturing, certified longevity (Protan SE holds a 50-year ETA Danmark TGA 2024/010 approval), and a portfolio of regulated segments (public hospitals, schools, BREEAM-certified builds) where specification is set at the architectural stage. The customer base is diverse across at least 20 named enterprise logos spanning healthcare, education, retail, logistics, and culture, but the business is inherently project-based with multi-year NOK-denominated contracts. The company is privately held, family-owned, and operates as the largest business area within the Protan Group by headcount.

Name

Protan Entreprenør AS

Legal name

Protan Entreprenør AS

Website

https://protanentreprenor.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Protan Entreprenør AS is Norway's and the Nordic region's largest roofing contractor, installing proprietary PVC membranes and waterproofing systems for commercial, public-sector, and residential buildings across six Norwegian regions plus Sweden and Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing Contracting Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Flat Roof Repair & Membrane Restoration (TPO/EPDM/PVC/Built-Up) (HSAGAKAE), Single-Ply Membranes (TPO/PVC/EPDM) (IMADAFAF)

Keywords

• Roofing installation services
• PVC roofing membranes
• Commercial roofing contractor
• Roof rehabilitation services
• Membrane waterproofing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lier

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing and Membrane Installation Services: Project-based revenue from installation of roofing membranes and roof coverings for commercial, industrial, public, and residential buildings. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding on construction projects and service contracts. The company operates as a roofing contractor (totalleverandør) providing complete solutions from design and membranes to installation, documentation and service.
2. Roof Management Services (Takforvaltning): Ongoing inspection and maintenance services for roofs through service agreements (serviceavtaler) with property owners to ensure roof longevity and prevent costly surprises.
3. Rehabilitation Services: Roof renovation and rehabilitation services for existing buildings, offering free inspection visits for larger roofs requiring rehabilitation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Protan Entreprenør AS is a roofing contractor that installs PVC roofing membranes on commercial, industrial, public, and residential buildings across Norway, delivering complete solutions from design and membranes to installation, documentation, and ongoing roof management. The company combines proprietary Protan-branded membrane products (Protan SE, EX, GG, G, BlueProof, RadonSafe, Titanium+) with professional installation services, including specialized systems such as Vakuumtak vacuum roofs and SolarPlatform mounting for solar panels.

Product overview

Protan Entreprenør AS operates as a comprehensive roofing contractor and part of the Protan Group, offering both installation services and proprietary membrane products. The company's core offerings span roofing installation services (Taktekking), specialized waterproofing solutions including SolarPlatform for solar mounting, terrace membranes, wet room membranes, radon protection, construction membranes, rehabilitation, and roof management. The product portfolio centers on PVC roofing membranes under the Protan brand, including Protan SE (with TGA-certified 50-year lifespan), Protan EX (specializing in rehabilitation), Protan GG and Protan G (for ballasted roofs), Protan BlueProof (water detention), Protan Vakuumtak (vacuum roof system), Protan RadonSafe (radon barrier), and Protan Titanium+ (for green roofs). The company also provides complete roofing systems including green roofs, terrace membranes, design roofs, and ballasted roof solutions. The PROcycle program enables recycling of existing PVC roofs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROcycle: Sustainability initiative for recycling PVC roofing membranes.

Products and services

• Roofing Installation (Taktekking)
• Protan Vakuumtak (Vacuum Roof System)
• SolarPlatform
• Protan BlueProof Water Detention Roofing
• Roof Rehabilitation (Rehabilitering)
• Roof Management (Takforvaltning)
• Radon Protection (Radonsikring)
• Terrace Membrane Installation (Tekking av terrasser)
• Wet Room Membrane Installation (Våtrom)
• Construction Membrane Installation (Anleggsmembran)
• Protan SE PVC Roofing Membrane
• Protan EX PVC Roof Covering
• Protan GG PVC Membrane
• Protan BlueProof Membrane
• Protan RadonSafe Barrier Membrane
• Protan Titanium+ Green Roof Membrane
• Green Roof Systems (Grønne tak)
• Design Roofing (Designtak)
• Ballasted Roof Systems (Ballasterte tak)
• PROcycle PVC Roof Recycling Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Protan SE documented lifespan of minimum 50 years per ETA Denmark TGA 2024/010 technical approval
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veidekke Entreprenør AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Veidekke is the main contractor for the K.U.K. Kjøpmannsgata Ung Kunst project in Trondheim where Protan Entreprenør served as roofing subcontractor. Veidekke is one of Norway's largest construction companies and a recurring partner on multiple Protan Entreprenør projects including Førde Sjukehus.
• Structur Trondheim ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Structur Trondheim AS served as consulting engineer on the K.U.K. project in collaboration with Protan Entreprenør.
• Sweco NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Sweco served as consultant/engineering partner alongside Caverion for the Stavanger University Hospital (SUS) project - one of Norway's most extensive hospital construction projects where Protan delivered 24,000 m² of vacuum roofing.
• Caverion NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Caverion served as main contractor partner for the Stavanger University Hospital (SUS) project where Protan Entreprenør delivered roofing solutions.
• Consto AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Consto AS is the main contractor for SIVA Forskningsparken Tromsø project where Protan Entreprenør delivered vacuum roofing. The project was structured as a cooperative contract (samspillsentreprise) where Protan contributed early-phase expertise and technical advice.
• Veidekke NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeidekke serves as main contractor for the new Kvam Videregående Skole where Protan Entreprenør delivered BlueProof roofing solution. Ongoing collaboration across multiple major projects.
• Lars Jønsson ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLars Jønsson AS served as main contractor for the Neumann Fagerdalen project in Bergen where Protan Entreprenør delivered 7,600 m² of roofing and 7,000 m² of sedum roof.
• Nordplan ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNordplan AS was architect and collaborated on the innovative stormwater solution placed on the roof of Parkhjørnet at Haukeland Sykehus.
• Rambøll NorwayminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRambøll AS served as consulting engineer for Parkhjørnet project where they collaborated on the stormwater management solution design.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Carlisle Construction Materials: Major U.S. single-ply membrane (EPDM, TPO, PVC) manufacturer serving commercial roofing. Comparable in single-ply membrane technology and documentation (long-lifespan warranties), though primarily a manufacturer rather than installer.
• Icopal Danmark: Legacy Nordic waterproofing and roofing brand (now part of BMI Group). Direct competitor in PVC/bitumen membranes and roofing installation in the Danish and Nordic markets.
• Firestone Building Products: Global single-ply membrane manufacturer (EPDM, TPO) for commercial roofing. Competitor on membrane materials used in flat-roof installations; not directly active in Nordic contracting but a relevant product competitor.
• BMI Group: European roofing giant (formerly Icopal in Nordics) offering both roofing membranes and installation services. Comparable in product/membrane depth and Nordic market presence, but as a broad incumbent, not specialized in Protan's vertical-integrated installer model.
• Soprema: French-headquartered global waterproofing and roofing systems specialist. Comparable in membrane and waterproofing product range and in delivering full roofing systems for commercial and institutional buildings.
• IKO Group: International manufacturer of roofing membranes and waterproofing systems (including single-ply and bitumen). Comparable in product scope and target market for flat-roof membrane solutions.
• Sika AG: Swiss global building materials and waterproofing company with a strong single-ply and PVC/TPO membrane portfolio. Overlaps with Protan in commercial roofing membranes and complementary waterproofing solutions.

Direct peers

• Nordic Waterproofing: Swedish-listed waterproofing contractor and roofing systems specialist operating across the Nordics. Direct competitor in roofing and membrane installation, with comparable Nordic footprint and a similar mix of flat-roof contracting and waterproofing products.

Others

• Protan AS (parent company): Parent company and manufacturer of Protan-branded membrane products used by Protan Entreprenør. As a strategic supplier and group HQ, it is the most directly intertwined participant in the value chain, defining membrane specs and warranty terms.

Regional players

• Benders (Benders Sverige): Swedish Nordic building materials group producing concrete tiles, roofing and related building products. Comparable regional Nordic player in building envelope products, though focused on tiles rather than PVC membranes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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