ZINCO CUBIERTAS ECOLÓGICAS

What ZINCO CUBIERTAS ECOLÓGICAS does

Zinco Cubiertas Ecológicas, S.L. is the Spanish subsidiary of German green roof systems pioneer Zinco GmbH (founded 1957 in Nürtingen, Germany), established in Barcelona in 2007 and headquartered in Madrid. The company designs, supplies, and provides technical sales support for integrated green roof systems covering extensive, semi-intensive, intensive, biodiverse, walkable, and solar-combined roof applications. Its portfolio combines proprietary components — drainage and retention elements (Floradrain®, Floraset®, Protectodrain® PD 250, Stabilodrain® SD 30), substrates based on recycled ceramics (Zincolit®, Zincoterra®), slope-stabilization systems (Georaster®), capillary irrigation (Aquatec®), fall protection (Fallnet® SR, Fallnet® SR Rail, Fallnet® ASG), support pedestals (Elefeet®), tree anchoring (Robafix®), and the SolarVert photovoltaic integration system — into project-specified packages for architects, planners, installers, public administrations, and property developers.

The business operates on a one-time sale model for complete systems and components, with quote-based pricing set by a five-person in-house technical sales team and complemented by two authorized regional distributors (Ingeniería de Cubiertas Verdes for Catalunya/Balears/Andorra and AIMSUR for Southern Spain). GTM combines direct specification support with technical workshops (the "Workshop Zinco Green Roof" course running for 15+ years), CAD/BIM documentation, a 44-page planning guide, and active participation in EU-funded research consortia (SOLOCLIM, Blue Green Dream, EU IAPP). The group claims the only manufacturer worldwide with more than 20 verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for green roof systems, a regulatory credential essential for LEED, BREEAM, Green Globes, HQE, DGNB, and BNB certification projects. Reference projects include High Line Park (New York), Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam, 8,600 m²), Banco Santander Ciudad Financiera (Madrid), Amager Resource Center (Copenhagen, 16,000 m²), Hotel GF Victoria (Tenerife), and Bodegas Ramón Bilbao (La Rioja).

Name

ZINCO CUBIERTAS ECOLÓGICAS

Legal name

Zinco Cubiertas Ecológicas, S.L.

Website

https://zinco-cubiertas-ecologicas.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Zinco Cubiertas Ecológicas is the Spanish subsidiary of German green roof pioneer Zinco GmbH, selling integrated green roof systems, substrates, drainage, irrigation, and solar-combined solutions to architects, installers, and municipalities across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Roof Systems

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333), Roofing Contractors (23816), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gazebo, Pavilion & Shade Structure Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAH), Pergola, Arbor & Trellis Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Green roof systems
• Vegetated roofing solutions
• Rooftop rainwater management
• Sustainable construction materials
• Green infrastructure products

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Roof Systems and Components: Sale of complete green roof systems including drainage elements, substrates, protective layers, filter layers, and vegetation components. Systems sold as integrated packages for extensive, semi-intensive, intensive, and walkable green roofs

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ZINCO CUBIERTAS ECOLÓGICAS is the Spanish subsidiary of German Zinco GmbH and sells integrated green roof systems combining drainage, root barriers, filter layers, substrates (Zincolit® from recycled ceramics, Zincoterra®), vegetation, and walkable surface elements. The portfolio spans extensive (Sedum tapizante, tapizante floral, inverted roofs), semi-intensive, and intensive (garden roofs, urban orchards) systems, plus walkable roof assemblies for pedestrian/vehicle loads, rainwater retention systems, anti-fall protection (Fallnet®), and SolarVert photovoltaic mounting bases. Customers are architects, contractors, public administrations, and property developers in Spain and through parent-group subsidiaries in the UK, Benelux, Singapore, and Denmark.

Product overview

ZINCO CUBIERTAS ECOLÓGICAS is a comprehensive green roof systems provider offering an integrated portfolio of extensive and intensive green roof solutions, walkable roof systems, solar-integrated systems, fall protection, and rainwater management products. The product portfolio includes core green roof systems (Sedum tapizante, Tapizante floral, Cubierta extensiva con riego integrado, Cubierta inclinada hasta 20°/35°, Cubierta invertida, Cubierta verde para climatización urbana, Cubierta verde biodiversa), semi-intensive systems (Cubiertas semi-extensivas), intensive garden roof systems (Cubierta jardín, Cubierta jardín con Aquatec®, Cubierta con césped, Huerto urbano), and walkable/traversable systems (Tránsito peatonal, Garaje subterráneo, Vehículos ligeros y pesados, Terrazas y suelos técnicos, Cubierta reguladora de cargas pluviales). Supporting components include specialized substrates (Zincolit®, Zincoterra®), drainage and retention elements (Floradrain®, Floraset®, Protectodrain® PD 250, Stabilodrain® SD 30), solar mounting systems (Base Solar SB 200, SolarVert), support pedestals (Elefeet®), anchoring systems (Robafix®, Georaster®), fall protection (Fallnet® SR, Fallnet® SR Rail, Fallnet® ASG), and vegetation solutions (Grupos vegetales, Tepes precultivados). The company also pioneered combining green roofs with photovoltaic solar energy generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sedum Tapizante (Sedum Carpet Green Roof System) Extensive ecological green roof system featuring proven Sedum species for durable, low-maintenance ground cover. Approx. 11 cm thickness, 120 kg/m² saturated weight, 30 l/m² water retention volume. Designed for architects and developers specifying durable extensive green roofs.
• Tapizante Floral (Floral Carpet Green Roof System) Extensive green roof system with diverse floral ground cover providing an individual and demanding character from the landscape-design perspective. Approx. 13 cm thickness, 150 kg/m² saturated weight, 50 l/m² water retention. For architects seeking differentiated extensive green roofs.
• Cubierta extensiva con riego integrado (Extensive Green Roof with Integrated Irrigation) Extensive green roof system with integrated irrigation for regions with scarce rainfall, enabling higher plant species diversity. From approx. 11 cm thickness, 125 kg/m² saturated weight, 41 l/m² water retention. For architects and developers in dry-climate regions.
• Cubierta jardín con Aquatec® (Garden Roof with Aquatec®) Intensive garden roof system using Aquatec® capillary irrigation, the first system on the market with capillary watering, significantly reducing total structural roof loads. For architects and developers with load-constrained roof structures.
• Cubierta reguladora de cargas pluviales (Rainwater Load Regulation Roof) Rainwater load regulation system that retains rainwater and releases it to the sewage system over a predefined period, addressing climate change-driven stormwater challenges. Approx. 17 cm thickness, 185 kg/m² saturated weight, 85 l/m² water retention. For municipalities and developers needing stormwater management.
• SolarVert (Combined Solar and Green Roof System) Combined green roof and photovoltaic mounting system designed to integrate PV panels with green roofs while maintaining root protection and drainage functions. Plants' evapotranspiration cools roof temperature below 35°C, preserving PV efficiency (each 1°C rise reduces PV efficiency by 0.5%). For developers combining renewable energy and sustainable building design.
• Fallnet® SR Fall Protection System Anti-fall protection system with individual anchor points integrated in modular grid elements installed without penetrating the waterproofing membrane. Modular quad elements use substrate or gravel overload as ballast. Compliant with DIN EN 795 Class E. For installation on green roofs and walkable roofs requiring fall protection.
• Robafix® Tree Anchoring System Tree anchoring system for fixing trees on intensive green roofs and walkable roofs, using the system's own weight as ballast — avoiding roof-penetration anchoring. For landscape architects and developers needing tree planting on rooftops.
• Elefeet® Support Pedestals System Light-weight pedestals and rail support systems for creating paved terraces and technical elevated floors on roofs with reduced load-bearing capacity. Heights from approx. 60mm to 500mm. For terrace construction and technical floor installations on rooftops.
• Natureline Bioplastic Green Roof System Green roof system built from renewable bioplastic materials, providing a sustainable alternative to conventional drainage and protection layers. For architects and developers seeking bio-based green roof components.
• Base Solar SB 200 Mounting Platform Solar mounting base providing drainage and water retention functions for green roof greening while serving as a foundation for mounting SGR 35/90 aluminum support profiles to set correct PV panel inclination and distance from vegetation layer. For solar and green roof combined installations on flat roofs.
• Workshop Zinco Green Roof Training Course One-day intensive training course covering all aspects of green roof planning and execution, delivered for the past 15 years by the commercial and technical teams. For architects, urban planners, installers, and construction professionals seeking certified green roof knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• Retains up to 90% of precipitation, reducing sewer system sizing requirements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Wageningen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research partner in SOLOCLIM (Solutions for Outdoor Climate Adaptation) European Industrial Doctorate project under Horizon 2020. Contributing to climate adaptation solutions research for outdoor urban environments
• University of KentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Academic partner in SOLOCLIM project focused on urban climate adaptation research and doctoral training
• Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Technical university partner in SOLOCLIM project contributing design and climate research expertise
• Arcadis NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Engineering and consultancy firm partner in SOLOCLIM project for climate adaptation solutions
• Carlo Ratti AssociaticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Innovation and design studio partner in SOLOCLIM project contributing urban design expertise
• Foster + PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Architecture firm partner in SOLOCLIM project contributing to climate-smart design research and training
• Imperial College LondonmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Lead academic partner in Blue Green Dream project developing nature-based solutions for urban climate challenges
• Ecole des Ponts et Chaussée (ENPC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Engineering school partner in Blue Green Dream project for integrated blue-green infrastructure development
• Universidad Técnica de Berlín (TU Berlin)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Technical university partner in Blue Green Dream research consortium
• Universidad de Tecnología de Delft (TU Delft)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Technical university partner in Blue Green Dream for sustainable urban development research
• Universidad de Weihenstephan-TriesdorfmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Long-standing research partner in multiple projects including adaptive sensor-based irrigation for extensive green roofs, gray water reuse research, and photovoltaic-green roof optimization. Also partner in Weihenstephan test roof with 750+ m² testing area
• SolarSpar Association SwitzerlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Research partner in green roof and photovoltaic combination project in Scheidegg, testing electricity generation optimization and biodiversity improvements
• Universidad Boku de VienaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partner in Green Urban Climate Vienna project investigating microclimate benefits, water management, and thermal insulation properties of green roofs. Also studied economic value impact on real estate
• Universidad de SheffieldmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Academic partner in EU IAPP (Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways) green roof systems research project (2009-2013). Conducted basic research on individual layers and combined green roof systems including drainage, substrate, and vegetation functionality
• Ingenieurgesellschaft Prof. Dr. Sieker mbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy partner in Blue Green Dream project for urban water management solutions
• Instituto de SostenibilidadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability institute partner in Blue Green Dream consortium
• Veolia EnvironnementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental services company partner in Blue Green Dream project for urban infrastructure integration
• Universidad de HohenheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in Klimopass project quantifying cooling effect of extensive green roof vegetation with long-term measurements on individual plants and plant combinations
• Escuela Estatal de Horticultura y Agricultura de HohenheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in urban garden research project with demonstration samples of different construction systems and substrate depths
• Gebrueder Ott Betonwerke GmbH & Co.KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcrete manufacturer partner in urban garden demonstration project
• DBU Deutsche Bundesstiftung UmweltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Federal Environmental Foundation funding partner for gray water research project on extensive green roof cooling optimization

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optigreen: German-headquartered green roof systems manufacturer offering extensive, intensive and slope green roof solutions, drainage and substrate components. Direct competitor to Zinco's product portfolio across European markets including Spain.
• Bauder: Leading European roofing manufacturer with a dedicated green roof systems range, including substrates, drainage boards and vegetation layers. Competes with Zinco on integrated waterproofing-plus-green-roof specifications.
• Sempergreen: Dutch supplier of green roof systems, sedum blankets and vertical greening with active distribution in Spain and Southern Europe. Overlapping product set and similar specification-led go-to-market approach.
• Rooflite: Dutch-origin green roof system provider offering modular drainage, substrate and vegetation solutions for extensive and intensive applications, with growing Southern European presence.
• Xero Flor: North American green roof pioneer providing pre-vegetated mats and system components. Comparable core offering (vegetation + drainage + substrate), serves as a reference for Zinco's technology stack in international markets.
• LiveRoof: Modular pre-vegetated green roof system provider with hybrid modules containing plants, substrate and drainage. Competes on similar integrated roof systems, particularly in English-speaking markets served by Zinco UK.

Regional players

• Vegetal i.D. French specialist in green roof and vertical greening systems with comparable extensive, intensive and slope offerings. Comparable technology stack, primarily serving France but increasingly active in Southern Europe.
• ICC Green Roofs (Italian Quality Green Roofs): Italy-based green roof provider with comparable extensive and intensive systems. Regional peer serving Mediterranean markets with similar climate-tuned product positioning to Zinco's Spanish entity.

Broad incumbents

• Sika: Global construction chemicals and roofing systems major with waterproofing membranes and increasingly integrated green roof offerings. Competes at the waterproofing/roofing envelope layer that sits beneath Zinco's systems.
• Soprema: International waterproofing and roofing specialist with active presence in Spain. Overlaps with Zinco at the roofing/waterproofing layer and increasingly offers green roof-adjacent solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 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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