Internationale Föderation des Dachdeckerhandwerks

What Internationale Föderation des Dachdeckerhandwerks does

Internationale Föderation des Dachdeckerhandwerks (IFD), founded in 1952 in Munich and headquartered in Rees, Germany, is a non-profit registered association (e.V.) that functions as the international federation for the roofing trade. It unites national professional roofing associations across 26 nations, coordinating cross-border representation, technical standards development, and knowledge exchange for the global roofing industry. Members include 19 active full member national associations (e.g., ZVDH Germany, NFRC UK), 26 partner members from leading manufacturers (Wienerberger, BMI, Braamac, PREFA, RHEINZINK, VELUX, HILTI), 5 cooperation partners (NRCA, SRCA, CATIDER, DAFA, HP PLUM), and 6 scientific members comprising universities and research institutes.

IFD's core deliverables are its technical guidelines and recommendations (IFD-Richtlinien), distributed free of charge in German and English, which cover facades, tolerances, rain safety, flat roof monitoring, slate roofing, solar technology, air tightness, and waterproofing. The federation also runs annual international congresses (most recently 71st in Bozen 2023), biennial World Championships for young roofers, and an annual IFD Award competition that received 67 project submissions from 11 countries in 2023. IFD participates directly in European standards development through CEN and EOTA, and represents SME interests in standardization via membership in SBS and SMEunited.

The organization's revenue model is membership-funded through five differentiated tiers (Full, Guest, Partner, Cooperation, Scientific) with annually assessed or individually negotiated fees. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The federation is governed by a Vorstand chaired by President Dirk Bollwerk, with General Secretary Sabine Rothschuh overseeing operations from the Rees secretariat. As a standards body and trade association rather than a technology company, IFD develops no proprietary software products and relies on in-person events, publications, and institutional relationships as its primary distribution channels.

Name

Internationale Föderation des Dachdeckerhandwerks

Legal name

Internationale Föderation des Dachdeckerhandwerks e.V.

Website

https://ifd-roof.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Internationale Föderation des Dachdeckerhandwerks (IFD) is a German non-profit federation founded in 1952 that unites 19 national roofing trade associations, 26 manufacturer partners, and research institutions across 26 nations. It develops technical guidelines, represents SMEs in CEN/EOTA standards, and runs annual congresses, world championships, and project awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association & Professional Federation Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing (EDAOAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)

Keywords

• Roofing trade federation
• Technical roofing guidelines
• Trade association membership
• Roofing industry standards
• International crafts advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Marburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The IFD generates revenue through annual membership fees. Full members and guest members pay assessed contributions. Partner members and cooperation partners pay individually negotiated fees determined by the Präsidium (Presidium). Scientific members contribute based on their institutional status.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The IFD is an international trade federation that develops technical guidelines, recommendations, and leaflets for the roofing trade, and provides membership-based services to national roofing trade associations, manufacturers, research institutions, and cooperation partners. It organizes annual congresses, biennial World Championships for young roofers, and the annual IFD Awards program, while representing the roofing trade at international standards bodies (CEN, EOTA).

Product overview

IFD (Internationale Föderation des Dachdeckerhandwerks / International Federation of the Roofing Trade) is a global trade federation organized as a membership association, not a software product company. The organization's offerings consist of professional services including: IFD-Richtlinien (technical guidelines and recommendations for the roofing trade), IFD Kongresse (international annual congresses), IFD Weltmeisterschaft (biennial world championship competitions for young roofers), IFD Awards (project awards in roofing categories), training programs, and various membership tiers for national associations, manufacturers, and research institutions. The organization serves as a permanent bond between members, studies common professional problems, and advocates for the roofing trade at international levels including participation in CEN and EOTA technical standards development.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• IFD-Richtlinien (IFD Technical Guidelines) Technical guidelines, recommendations, and leaflets for the roofing trade developed by IFD commissions, serving as the basis for many national regulations and supporting knowledge exchange among member countries. Covers topics such as facades, tolerances, rain safety, flat roof monitoring, safety equipment, slate roofing, solar technology, air tightness, and waterproofing. Available in German and English.
• IFD Congresses International congresses held annually featuring technical presentations, committee meetings, networking opportunities, and association governance proceedings. Recent and upcoming congresses include St. Gallen (2022), Bozen (2023), and Vienna Connection Forum (October 2026).
• IFD World Championship Professional competition of young roofers held every two years, featuring categories for steep roofs, waterproofing, metal roofing, and facades, judged by an international jury. Held in connection with congresses.
• IFD Awards Awards program recognizing outstanding roofing projects submitted by member companies in categories: Steep Roof, Flat Roof, Metal Roof, and Facade. Attracts 58-80 project submissions annually from 10-12 countries.
• IFD Membership Services Differentiated membership structure including full members (national trade organizations), guest members, cooperation partners, partner members (manufacturers and industry), and scientific members (research institutions). Annual subscription-based membership with individually negotiated fees for partner and cooperation tiers.
• IFD Training & Weiterbildung (Training Programs) Vocational training and continuing education programs promoting professional development and youth engagement in the roofing trade.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26 nations networked through the IFD
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• Small Business Standards (SBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBS is a European non-profit association (aisbl) co-financed by the European Commission and EFTA member states. Its goal is to represent and defend the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European and international standardization process. The IFD is a member of SBS, supporting SME involvement in standards development as per EU Regulation 1025/2012.
• SMEunited (formerly UEAPME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMEunited is an association of crafts and SMEs in Europe with around 70 member organizations from over 30 European countries. It is a recognized employers' organization and European social partner. The IFD is a member of SMEunited. SMEunited represents 24 million SMEs employing nearly 95 million people. Activities include interest representation, networking, capacity building, and project management.
• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRCA is a cooperation partner of IFD, representing roofing contractors at the national level in the United States.
• Slate Roofing Contractors Association of North America, Inc. (SRCA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRCA is a cooperation partner of IFD, representing slate roofing contractors in North America.
• CATIDER (ÇATI SANAYİCİ VE İŞ ADAMLARI DERNEĞİ)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Roofing Industrialists and Businessmen in Turkey. Cooperation partner of IFD representing the Turkish roofing industry.
• Stowarzyszenie DAFAregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish association for flat roofs and building waterproofing. Cooperation partner of IFD.
• HP PLUM & CO. (PTY) Ltd.regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner of IFD representing the roofing industry in South Africa.
• INDAWO GroupregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner of IFD.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA): The US-based trade association representing roofing contractors, with a comparable mission of promoting the roofing trade and influencing standards. NRCA is a cooperation partner of IFD, demonstrating direct organizational comparability in scope, member type, and stakeholder focus.
• National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC): The UK national federation representing roofing contractors, and a full member of IFD. Directly comparable as a national roofing trade federation with similar membership, advocacy, technical standards, and training activities.
• Zentralverband des Deutschen Dachdeckerhandwerks (ZVDH): The German national federation of the roofing trade, and a full member of IFD. Directly comparable in scope, governance model, and industry focus on the roofing craft, including vocational training and standards influence.
• Slate Roofing Contractors Association of North America (SRCA): North American trade association for slate roofing contractors, and a cooperation partner of IFD. Comparable as a specialized roofing trade body with international linkages and similar training and advocacy roles.

Broad incumbents

• SMEunited: European association of crafts and SMEs in which IFD holds membership. Comparable as a federation providing representation, networking, and policy advocacy for craft organizations, though at a much larger scale and broader scope than IFD's roofing focus.
• European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC): The European federation representing the broader construction industry at EU level. Comparable as a federation operating at EU level with overlapping construction-industry stakeholders and EU standards influence, though its scope extends well beyond roofing.
• European Builders Confederation (EBC): European federation of builders, craftsmen, and SMEs in the construction sector. Comparable as an EU-level craft and construction federation with overlapping membership base, though much broader in scope than IFD's roofing focus.

Regional players

• Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA): US-based trade association representing asphalt roofing manufacturers. Comparable in being a roofing trade body with similar advocacy and standards-influence activities, but regional in scope (US-focused) and concentrated on the manufacturers' side rather than contractors.

Emerging players

• WorldSkills International: International organization promoting vocational skills through global competitions. Comparable in running international skills competitions (similar to IFD's World Championship for young roofers) and promoting youth engagement in skilled trades, though broader in scope covering many trades.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IFDroof
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-federation-for-the-roofing-trade

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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