THERMOCHIP

What THERMOCHIP does

THERMOCHIP, S.L.U. is a Spanish private limited company (NIF B-32211658) founded in 1980 and headquartered in Sobradelo de Valdeorras, Ourense, Spain, operating under the CupaGroup corporate umbrella. The company manufactures multilayer sandwich panels for the construction industry, with a proprietary four-sided tongue and groove (machi-hembrado a las cuatro caras) jointing technology applied across facades, roofs, and floor slabs. Its product portfolio spans core sandwich panels, the THERMOCHIP Housing System for full building envelopes, the THERMOCHIP PLUS waterproofing line, and sub-products such as ROOF, FLOOR, SATE, and decorative variants (ROOF-DECO, FLOOR-DECO), supported by a Thermal Envelope Configurator tool and Environment Simulator. The business operates as a horizontal B2B specialist, serving architects, construction companies, developers, and government institutions across Spain, with revenue generated primarily through hardware sales of certified panel systems complemented by technical office services including CTE compliance advisory, material optimization studies, detailed installation drawings, and on-site installer training. Distribution is direct manufacturer-to-enterprise sales with dedicated account management and single-country domestic focus.

Name

THERMOCHIP

Legal name

THERMOCHIP, S.L.U.

Website

https://thermochip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

THERMOCHIP is a Spanish manufacturer of multilayer sandwich panels and industrialized building envelope systems with proprietary four-sided tongue-and-groove jointing technology, serving architects, construction companies, developers, and government clients across Spain through direct technical office-supported sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Building Panels

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoformed Building & Construction Products (Panels, Liners, Covers) (IMANAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN)

Keywords

• Sandwich panel manufacturing
• Industrialized construction systems
• Building envelope solutions
• Prefabricated structural panels
• Thermal insulation panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Sobradelo de Valdeorras

HQ country

Spain

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sandwich panel sales: Sale of prefabricated multilayer sandwich panels for roofs, facades, and floor slabs. Panels are manufactured in controlled factory environment with variable insulation thickness and multiple decorative finish options.
2. Technical support services: Specialized technical office providing advisory services during all phases of construction projects, including CTE compliance verification, material optimization studies, detailed installation drawings, and on-site training for installers.
3. System solutions (THERMOCHIP PLUS): Complete waterproofing and envelope solutions including complementary components positioned at different building locations, providing certified systems for facades, floors, and roofs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

THERMOCHIP manufactures and sells prefabricated multilayer sandwich panels for roofs, facades, and floor slabs, featuring an exclusive four-sided tongue-and-groove jointing system. The company offers complete building envelope systems (THERMOCHIP Systems) and the THERMOCHIP Housing System for full building envelopes, supported by a dedicated technical office providing CTE compliance advisory, material optimization studies, installation drawings, and on-site installer training.

Product overview

THERMOCHIP is a Spanish manufacturer of multilayer sandwich panels and industrialized construction systems with over 40 years of experience. The product portfolio centers on THERMOCHIP Sandwich Panels featuring exclusive four-sided tongue-and-groove jointing, complemented by complete THERMOCHIP Systems for facades, floor slabs, and roofs. The THERMOCHIP Housing System provides a complete building envelope solution integrating with steel frame (LSF) and wood frame (ELM) structures. Specialized variants include THERMOCHIP PLUS for waterproofing applications and TIrH for iroko wood finishes. The portfolio also includes specific solutions for pitched roofs (Cubierta inclinada), flat roofs (ROOF/ROOF-DECO), facades (SATE), and floors (FLOOR/FLOOR-DECO/FLOOR-S). Supporting tools such as the Thermal Envelope Configurator and Environment Simulator enable users to plan and optimize thermal performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THERMOCHIP PLUS: Waterproofing solution for the range of wooden sandwich panels, providing optimized aesthetic and functional variations.
• THERMOCHIP TIrH
• THERMOCHIP Housing System

Products and services

• THERMOCHIP Sandwich Panels Multilayer sandwich panels with tongue-and-groove jointing on all four sides, composed of decorative interior finishes, a variable-thickness insulating core, and an exterior board. Available in various configurations for sale to architects, construction companies, and developers.
• THERMOCHIP Systems Complete building envelope systems composed of prefabricated THERMOCHIP panels and complementary components for facades, floor slabs, and roofs, providing certified solutions for the entire building.
• THERMOCHIP Housing System Complete industrialized construction system for residential buildings using sandwich panels, enabling dry assembly, continuous thermal envelope, and integration with steel frame (LSF) or wood frame structures. Covers facades, floor slabs, and roofs.
• THERMOCHIP PLUS Waterproofing solution for the wooden sandwich panel range, featuring aesthetic and functional variations optimized for roof applications with waterproof membrane integration.
• Technical Office Services Specialized technical office providing advisory services during all phases of construction projects, including CTE compliance verification, material optimization studies, detailed installation drawings, and on-site training for installers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heating demand savings of up to 95%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• CupaGroupcoreOthersParent company of THERMOCHIP. CupaGroup logo appears on the footer of the THERMOCHIP website. THERMOCHIP is identified as part of the CupaGroup family of companies.
• VELUXnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on development of an industrialized roof module. VELUX skylight solutions integrated with THERMOCHIP roof panel systems presented at Rebuild 2022 event.
• diaz&diazarquitectosnotableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAward-winning architectural studio (winner of 2019 competition) collaborating with THERMOCHIP on the Galician government offices renovation project in Santiago de Compostela. Studio working with Acciona on comprehensive building reform.
• AccionanotableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company executing the comprehensive reform of Galician government offices in Santiago de Compostela. Using THERMOCHIP panels for temporary facade and new high-performance envelope.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trimo: Slovenian manufacturer of prefabricated insulated panels and modular building solutions for facades and roofs. Directly comparable in product category and target market within European industrialized construction.
• Lattonedil: Italian manufacturer of insulated sandwich panels for roofing, walls, and facades with significant presence in southern Europe. Directly comparable to THERMOCHIP in product (sandwich panels), customer base (construction firms, architects), and industrial-construction positioning.
• Panelais: Spanish sandwich panel producer serving the Iberian construction market. Most direct domestic competitor given shared geography and similar product positioning to THERMOCHIP.
• Isopan: Italian/global manufacturer of insulated metal sandwich panels for industrial and residential buildings. Competes head-to-head with THERMOCHIP in the Iberian and broader European insulated-panel market.
• Huurre (Kingspan): Originally a Spanish/European insulated panel specialist (now part of Kingspan), historically a direct competitor to THERMOCHIP in the Iberian market. Useful as a benchmark for what scale-up within the same geography looks like.
• Metecno: International sandwich-panel manufacturer with operations in Europe and Latin America, producing roof and wall insulated panels. Closely comparable in product line, certifications focus, and industrial construction customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Global leader in insulated panels and building envelopes with a much broader product portfolio and international footprint. Sets the competitive ceiling in performance-certified envelope systems against which THERMOCHIP benchmarks.
• Marcegaglia: Italian steel group with a significant building-systems division producing insulated panels and prefabricated structures. Comparable as a large European steel-based panel competitor.
• Tata Steel (Buildings & Construction): International steel manufacturer with a building-envelope division offering insulated panels and roofing systems. Overlaps with THERMOCHIP in factory-produced insulated building components but at much larger scale.
• ArcelorMittal Construction: Large industrial producer of steel and prefabricated building envelope solutions across Europe. Comparable as a broader incumbent in prefabricated building components, with greater scale and international reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 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

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

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