Selladores Cobian

What Selladores Cobian does

Selladores Cobian is a Santo Domingo-headquartered specialty contractor founded in 1970 that distributes and installs waterproofing, thermal insulation, and acoustic insulation systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Panama. The company's core offering is a five-category product portfolio — asphalt membranes (Membranas Asfálticas), TPO/PVC thermoplastic membranes, liquid polyurethane (Hyperdesmo-class systems with ETE and BBA certifications and up to 25-year warranties), spray polyurethane foam insulation, and Impactodan 5 acoustic underlayments for floating floors — sourced from a broad lineup of international manufacturers including Sika, Soprema, IKO, Danosa, Koster, and Penetron. Distribution is paired with manufacturer-certified in-house installation teams, positioning the firm as a multi-brand specialty channel rather than a single-product contractor.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven model with three stages: free technical consultation and site assessment, customized system design, and supervised execution by certified technicians. Revenue is generated through two complementary streams — full-service installation contracts (professional services) and direct product sales to contractors and property owners who self-install (one-time product sales). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by surface area, selected system, surface condition, and required preparation, with Dominican market reference rates of 450–1,200 DOP per square meter. Notable enterprise projects include waterproofing at Aeropuerto Internacional de Punta Cana (Hyperdesmo, 25-year warranty), UNIBE parking garage, Aeropuerto Internacional del Cibao, and Arena Banreservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto, alongside a long tail of residential and commercial jobs.

The company is family-owned across three generations (Martino / Herrera Martino), with Diego Martínez as Technical Director and Manolo Martino as Operations Director. Recent strategic activity includes the acquisition of machinery to establish the first domestic asphalt canvas waterproofing factory in the Dominican Republic — a vertical move from pure distribution into light manufacturing. The firm is privately held with no external investment, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity disclosed. Headcount is approximately 16 employees distributed across five offices (Santo Domingo HQ, Punta Cana, Santiago, San Juan, and Panama City).

Name

Selladores Cobian

Legal name

Selladores Cobian

Website

https://selladorescobian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Selladores Cobian is a Santo Domingo-founded (1970) waterproofing and insulation specialty contractor that distributes and installs certified systems from international brands like Sika, Soprema, and IKO for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Panama.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waterproofing and Insulation Installation Services: Full-service installation of waterproofing and insulation systems including roofs, terraces, pools, gardens, basements, parking structures, and industrial spaces. Services include technical assessment, custom planning, and supervised execution by certified technicians.
2. Waterproofing and Insulation Product Sales: Sale of waterproofing materials, insulation products, additives, and construction materials. Products available for independent purchase without requiring installation service, sold to property owners, contractors, construction companies, and building administrators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Selladores Cobian provides specialized waterproofing and insulation installation services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties across the Caribbean and Central America. They distribute and install internationally certified materials (Sika, Soprema, IKO, Danosa, Koster, Penetron) including asphalt membranes, TPO/PVC membranes, liquid polyurethane, spray polyurethane, and hot polyurea systems. The company follows a three-stage sales-led process: free technical consultation, customized planning, and supervised execution by manufacturer-certified technicians.

Product overview

Selladores Cobian operates as a specialized distributor and installer of waterproofing and insulation systems, offering a portfolio of five core product categories: Membranas Asfálticas (asphalt membranes for robust flat-roof protection), Impactodan 5 (impact noise reduction for floating floors), Membranas de PVC o TPO (thermoplastic membranes for commercial/industrial use), Poliuretano Líquido (liquid polyurethane membranes for seamless waterproofing), and Poliuretano Spray (spray-applied insulation and waterproofing). The company also provides professional installation services including technical consulting, project execution, and maintenance, working exclusively with internationally recognized brands such as Sika, Danosa, Soprema, IKO, Koster, and Penetron.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membranas Asfálticas (Asphalt Membranes) Asphalt waterproofing membranes composed of a high-density polyester core covered with modified asphalt (APP or SBS), with smooth or granular top finish and anti-adherent polyethylene bottom. Used for roofs, walls, floors, basements, gardens, balconies, parking lots, tunnels, tanks, silos, pools, foundations, and dams.
• Impactodan 5 (Impact Noise Reduction) Impact noise reduction material designed for floating floor systems. Made of expanded cross-linked low-density polyethylene sheet that absorbs and dampens structural noise from impacts such as footsteps and furniture dragging. For multi-story residential and commercial buildings.
• Membranas de PVC o TPO (Thermoplastic Membranes) Thermoplastic polyolefin membranes combined with propylene and ethylene-propylene rubber, reinforced with polyester mesh. Combines weather resistance of rubber with heat-welding capability of thermoplastic, presented as a flexible sheet with excellent installation characteristics for commercial and industrial use.
• Poliuretano Líquido (Liquid Polyurethane Membrane) Liquid polyurethane membrane system that polymerizes into an elastic continuous coating without joints or overlaps, forming a completely waterproof and watertight membrane. Certified (ETE 10/0121 and BBA 16/5340), root-resistant, and suitable for various surfaces including cement, concrete, metal, and wood. Available with 25-year warranty on Hyperdesmo system installations.
• Poliuretano Spray (Spray Polyurethane System) Spray-applied waterproofing and temperature insulation system with minimum 1-inch thickness and density of 2.5 lb/ft³ (40 kg/m³). Provides energy savings, reduces temperature condensations, eliminates roof leaks, and seals buildings against exterior noise. Contains no toxic substances harmful to the ozone layer.
• Waterproofing Installation Services Full-service installation of waterproofing systems for roofs, walls, floors, terraces, pools, gardens, basements, parking structures, and industrial spaces. Services include technical assessment, custom planning, and supervised execution by manufacturer-certified technicians across the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Panama.
• Insulation Installation Services Application of insulation products to protect buildings from cold or heat, sound, water, or fire. Technicians apply certified materials to provide thermal insulation, acoustic dampening, and protective barriers for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-year warranty available on Hyperdesmo system installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SikacoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobally recognized manufacturer of construction chemicals and waterproofing solutions. Selladores Cobian distributes Sika products in the Caribbean market, providing customers with internationally certified materials backed by manufacturer warranties.
• SopremacoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational specialist in waterproofing and insulation solutions. Soprema provides certification to Selladores Cobian technicians, ensuring proper installation standards are maintained.
• IKOcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of asphalt shingles and waterproofing membranes. Selladores Cobian distributes IKO products and holds manufacturer certifications for installation.
• DanosacoreTechnology or IntegrationSpanish manufacturer of waterproofing and acoustic insulation solutions. Danosa products are distributed by Selladores Cobian, with transparent hydro-repellent solutions available for facades.
• KostercoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer specializing in waterproofing systems. Koster products are distributed by Selladores Cobian for crystalline waterproofing and water-contact applications.
• PenetroncoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of crystalline waterproofing technologies for concrete structures. Penetron products are distributed through Selladores Cobian's network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Penetron: Manufacturer of crystalline waterproofing technologies for concrete structures. Penetron is both a Selladores Cobian partner and a competitor, with its own certified applicator network across Latin America.
• Mapei: Italian global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and waterproofing products for construction. Mapei competes with Selladores Cobian in commercial waterproofing, flooring and structural repair across Latin America.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: North American leader in EPDM, TPO and PVC single-ply roofing membranes. Carlisle competes in the same thermoplastic membrane category that Selladores Cobian installs and supplies across the Caribbean.
• IKO: International manufacturer of asphalt shingles and waterproofing membranes. IKO certifies Selladores Cobian technicians but also distributes through competing roofing contractors in the Caribbean and Central America.
• Sika: Swiss-based global construction chemicals and waterproofing manufacturer. Sika is both a core partner and a competitive threat, as it sells directly to contractors and developers across Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Danosa: Spanish manufacturer of waterproofing and acoustic insulation products. Danosa supplies Selladores Cobian and maintains its own commercial presence in Latin America, competing for the same contractor and developer customers.
• Koster: German specialist in waterproofing systems including crystalline and negative-side applications. Koster supplies Selladores Cobian and competes for the same commercial waterproofing specifications in the region.
• Soprema: Global waterproofing and insulation manufacturer whose systems Selladores Cobian distributes and whose technicians certify. Soprema competes directly on supply and installation in the Caribbean through its own trained installer network.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division offering waterproofing, sealants and concrete protection. Competes with Selladores Cobian on large commercial and infrastructure waterproofing projects in the Caribbean and Latin America.
• Tremco: Global supplier of sealants, waterproofing and weatherproofing systems for commercial construction. Tremco overlaps with Selladores Cobian's commercial waterproofing, joint sealants and facade protection offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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