SODAF GEO ETANCHEITE

What SODAF GEO ETANCHEITE does

SODAF GÉO ÉTANCHÉITÉ is a French specialty construction and materials-distribution firm founded in 1994 and headquartered in Bellevigny, Vendée. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the CODAF cooperative group, which has operated in water management and environmental services for over 50 years. The company designs, supplies, and installs geomembrane waterproofing systems — primarily EPDM (Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Monomer), PEHD, PVC, and PP-F membranes — for storage basins, irrigation reserves, slurry pits, regulatory basins, wastewater treatment plants (STEP), SAUL buried structures, methanization projects, and ornamental or leisure water features.

The company's competitive position rests on three pillars: ASQUAL certification of its welders and site managers (it is one of the first French firms to implement ASQUAL procedures), exclusive French distribution rights for Elevate (Holcim) GeoGard and PondGard EPDM membranes, and an in-house 2,000 m² Bellevigny workshop used to pre-assemble panels up to 2,000 m² in a single piece and to manufacture its proprietary Géo'Bord recycled-border brand. It also resells Ecoo garden products and operates a partner network plus two regional antennas (Northwest and Southwest France) to deliver nationwide coverage. All works carry a decennial guarantee and full PAQ/DOE/RECLEMENT PLAN traceability documentation.

Commercially, SODAF operates a project-based, quote-driven revenue model spanning two streams: (1) installation and application services for agricultural, industrial, municipal, and leisure-sector clients (with agricultural SMBs — livestock breeders, cereal growers, market gardeners — as the dominant volume segment, and industrial enterprises and local authorities as higher-value episodic clients), and (2) materials trading/distribution of EPDM, PEHD, PVC, PP-F membranes, geotextiles, accessories, and the Géo'Bord line. Go-to-market is enterprise field-sales plus regional antennas and partner network; marketing is conducted via LinkedIn, YouTube, a sector-segmented website, and an annual PDF product catalog. No revenue is publicly disclosed, no external institutional investor is present, and the firm is not listed on any exchange.

Name

SODAF GEO ETANCHEITE

Legal name

Sodaf Géo Etanchéité

Website

https://sodafgeo.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SODAF GÉO ÉTANCHÉITÉ is a French specialty construction firm (founded 1994, ~30 employees, Bellevigny) that designs, supplies, and installs EPDM, PEHD, PVC, and PP-F geomembrane waterproofing systems for agricultural, industrial, municipal, and leisure-sector clients across France, holding exclusive French distribution rights for Elevate EPDM membranes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geomembrane Waterproofing Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Storage & Delivery Infrastructure (Tanks, Reservoir Liners, Bladders) (AFABAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dewatering & Groundwater Control (Wellpoints, Deep Wells, Cutoff Systems) (IMAFAOAF)

Keywords

• Geomembrane waterproofing
• EPDM membrane installation
• Agricultural basin construction
• Industrial containment solutions
• Municipal water management

Headquarters

HQ city

BELLEVIGNY

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation and Application Services: Design and application of waterproofing systems by certified professionals. Manages complete project from concept to completion including site supervision, installation, and quality control.
2. Materials Trading/Distribution: Sale of EPDM, PEHD, PVC, PP-F membranes, geotextiles, protection felts, and accessories. Exclusive distributor of Elevate EPDM membranes (GeoGard and PondGard lines) in France. Also resells Ecoo garden products and proprietary Géo'Bord recycled borders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SODAF GÉO ÉTANCHÉITÉ designs, supplies, and installs complete geomembrane waterproofing systems (DEG) for storage basins, irrigation reserves, wastewater treatment plants (STEP), underground structures (SAUL), slurry pits, methanization facilities, leisure basins, and decorative ponds. The company distributes and applies EPDM, PEHD, PVC, and PP-F membranes, including the Elevate GeoGard™ and PondGard™ EPDM lines for which it is the exclusive French distributor, alongside proprietary Géo'Bord recycled borders and protective geotextiles.

Product overview

SODAF GEO ETANCHEITE offers a comprehensive portfolio of geomembrane waterproofing solutions for agricultural, industrial, and municipal sectors. The core offering consists of various geomembrane types (EPDM, PEHD, PVC, PP-F) distributed under brands like Elevate PondGard™ and GeoGard™ EPDM, alongside proprietary branded products such as Géo'Bord recycled borders. The company provides complete waterproofing device (DEG) installation services, from conception to completion, covering basins for storage, irrigation, wastewater treatment (STEP), leisure/amenity, and specialized agricultural applications (slurry pits, methanization, algoculture). Additional offerings include protective geotextiles, PVC accessories, and resale of Ecoo garden products. The company operates as a subsidiary of CODAF group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Géo'Bord: Own brand of recycled borders launched by SODAF GÉO ÉTANCHÉITÉ, made in SGE.

Products and services

• DEG – Dispositif d'Étanchéité par Géomembrane (complete waterproofing system service) End-to-end design-and-build service for geomembrane waterproofing systems covering storage basins, irrigation reserves, treatment facilities, and underground structures; delivered with full PAQ, DOE, and as-built documentation and decennial guarantee. Sold to agricultural, industrial, municipal, and leisure customers across France.
• Elevate GeoGard™ EPDM geomembrane (exclusive French distribution) EPDM geomembrane distributed exclusively in France by SODAF GÉO ÉTANCHÉITÉ for aquaculture, irrigation reservoirs, canals, slurry pits, landfill covers, wastewater reservoirs, artificial marshes, artificial snow reserves, stormwater basins, and fire basins. Marketed on flexibility, longevity, simple installation, reduced maintenance, and ecological properties.
• Elevate PondGard™ EPDM geomembrane (exclusive French distribution) 1.0 mm EPDM membrane commercialized under the PondGard™ name for waterproofing of decorative basins; compatible with fauna and flora and designed for amenity and ornamental water features.
• EPDM geomembrane (generic, ASQUAL-certified) 100% vulcanized synthetic rubber membrane (EPDM) with high elasticity up to 300%, long lifespan, and inertness to UV radiation; ASQUAL-certified and installed in pre-assembled panels up to 2000 m² with adhesives only.
• PEHD geomembrane Heat-weldable high-density polyethylene membrane with good chemical resistance and resistance to stress cracking from many organic and inorganic fluids; appropriate for retention of liquids with fatty content or hydrocarbon residues.
• PP-F geomembrane (flexible polypropylene) Heat-weldable, relatively flexible polypropylene membrane related to PEHD, allowing workshop preparation prior to site installation.
• PVC geomembrane and armored PVC canvas Heat-weldable PVC membrane primarily used for waterproofing of SAUL (Structure Alvéolaire Ultra Légère); armored PVC canvas used for basin covers of all types.
• Protective geotextiles and felts Anti-puncture geotextiles and protective felts used in waterproofing systems to shield geomembranes; ASQUAL-certified and sold as part of complete DEG solutions.
• Géo'Bord recycled borders (own brand) Proprietary brand of recycled-plastic borders manufactured in-house at SODAF's 2000 m² workshop for garden and landscape applications; complementing the geomembrane product range.
• Ecoo garden borders and furniture (resale) Resale of the Ecoo brand of garden borders and furniture made from recycled plastics, complementing geomembrane and landscaping offerings.
• Agricultural waterproofing services (irrigation reserves, slurry pits, lagoons, BTS, methanization, algoculture, anti-odor covers, flexible tanks, silo covers, EVODIS pumping mouths) Project-based design, supply, and installation of geomembrane waterproofing for agricultural applications — including irrigation reserves, slurry pits (fosses à lisiers), lagoons, Buffer Sedimentation Basins (BTS), methanization double-skin membranes, algoculture basins, anti-odor/anti-evaporation pit covers, flexible tanks (citernes souples), silo covers, and EVODIS pumping mouths. Sold to livestock breeders, arable farmers, and market gardeners across France.
• Industrial waterproofing services (storage basins, regulatory basins, STEP, SAUL, flexible tanks, cuvelage) Project-based design, supply, and installation of geomembrane waterproofing for industrial applications — storage basins (stormwater, fire water), regulatory basins, wastewater treatment plants (STEP), buried ultra-light alveolar structures (SAUL), flexible tanks, waste storage, and tanking (cuvelage). Sold to French industrial companies.
• Municipal waterproofing services (stormwater basins, regulatory basins, STEP, SAUL, flexible tanks) Project-based design, supply, and installation of geomembrane waterproofing for French local authorities and municipalities — stormwater storage basins, regulatory basins, wastewater treatment plants (STEP), buried ultra-light alveolar structures (SAUL), and flexible tanks.
• Leisure and landscape waterproofing services (amenity, swimming, and leisure basins) Project-based design, supply, and installation of geomembrane waterproofing for amenity basins, swimming basins, and leisure basins in decorative gardens, amusement parks, and landscape installations. Sold to leisure and green-space professionals, leveraging Elevate PondGard™ EPDM.

Quantifiable outcome

• EPDM membrane lifespan exceeding 50 years (inert to UV radiation)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CODAF (parent group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSODAF GÉO Étanchéité is a subsidiary of the CODAF group. CODAF has been committed for over 50 years to water management and environmental protection. The group includes multiple subsidiaries covering drainage, public works, studies, real estate, and other environmental services.
• Elevate (Holcim Elevate)coreTechnology or IntegrationSODAF GÉO Étanchéité is the exclusive distributor in France of Elevate EPDM geomembranes, including GeoGard™ (for aquaculture, irrigation, channels, manure pits, landfill covers, wastewater tanks, artificial marshes, artificial snow reserves, storm basins, and fire tanks) and PondGard™ (specifically designed for decorative basins, 1.0mm thickness, compatible with fauna and flora).
• EcboominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Ecoo products - a range of garden borders and furniture made from recycled plastics, complementing the company's geomembrane and landscaping product offerings.
• ASQUALcoreOthersASQUAL is an impartial and independent organization created by Technical Centers, joined by the French Committee for Geosynthetics (CFG) and the French Committee of Geomembrane Applicators (AFAG). ASQUAL provides certification for products and workforce in geosynthetics sector.
• AFAG (Association Française des Applicateurs de Géomembranes)coreOthersFrench Association of Geomembrane Applicators. AFAG federates companies wishing to promote quality of their products and applied services, establishes professional rules, promotes staff training, and maintains relationships with other industry actors.
• CFG (Comité Français des Géosynthétiques)minorOthersFrench Committee for Geosynthetics with 103 members representing all sectors related to geotextiles, geomembranes, and related products. CFG promotes geosynthetics through collaboration between universities, research centers, producers, and installers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NAUE GmbH & Co. KG: German geosynthetics manufacturer offering Carbofol® HDPE geomembranes, Bentofix® GCLs, and Secudrain® products for landfill, water, and tunnel applications. Competes for French and EU municipal/industrial waterproofing tenders that SODAF also bids on.
• Renolit Group: European manufacturer of geomembranes (including PP-F and PE variants) and waterproofing films used in water basin, biogas, and environmental containment applications. Directly comparable to SODAF's PEHD/PP-F product offering for methanization and irrigation reserves.
• HUESKER Synthetic GmbH: German manufacturer of geosynthetics including geomembranes, geotextiles, and erosion control products for civil engineering and water infrastructure. Competes with SODAF in reservoir lining and canal waterproofing across European municipal tenders.
• TenCate Geosynthetics (Solmax): Geosynthetics manufacturer with broad portfolio of geomembranes and geotextiles used in water containment and environmental protection. Competes with SODAF for industrial basin and municipal water infrastructure projects in France.
• Afitexinov (Afitex Group): French geosynthetics manufacturer and applicator offering geomembranes (EPDM, HDPE, PVC) for water storage, environmental containment, and civil engineering projects — directly competes with SODAF in the French agricultural, municipal, and industrial basin waterproofing market.
• Solmax International: Major international manufacturer of HDPE, LLDPE and PVC geomembranes used in water containment, mining, and environmental applications. Competes with SODAF's material offering (PEHD, PVC, PP-F) for industrial and municipal basin projects in France and Europe.

Regional players

• Layfield Group: North American geomembrane fabrication and installation specialist (Geo-something™ EPDM and HDPE liners). Comparable business model — material distribution plus certified installation — but operates in North America, not direct head-to-head in France.

Broad incumbents

• Sika France (Sika Sarnafil): Large diversified construction chemicals and waterproofing player offering PVC and synthetic membranes for roofing, tunneling, and water basins in France. Overlaps with SODAF on PVC geomembrane work for SAUL structures and municipal basin lining, though as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Firestone Building Products (Holcim Elevate): Global EPDM manufacturer and parent of Elevate, the brand SODAF exclusively distributes in France. Acts as upstream supplier and technology enabler for SODAF rather than a downstream competitor, but comparable in terms of the core EPDM waterproofing technology platform.

Emerging players

• Butech Bliss (geosynthetics division): Provides geomembrane welding and installation services for containment projects; partial overlap with SODAF's certified welder/installation service, though smaller-scale and without material distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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