Alpewa Srl
Alpewa Srl is an Italian specialty distributor supplying metal roofing, ventilated façades, waterproofing membranes, fall protection systems, and sheet metal machinery to tinsmiths, installers, architects, and planners across Italy and Austria.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersBolzano Vicentino, Italy
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Alpewa Srl does
Alpewa Srl is a privately held Italian specialty distributor (Srl, €410,000 share capital) founded in 1984 and headquartered in Bolzano (Bozen), South Tyrol. The company supplies metal roofing, ventilated façade systems, waterproofing membranes, fall protection systems, and sheet metal processing machines and tools to the construction industry across Italy and Austria, with a stated field presence covering 107 Italian provinces through 13 external consultants and a Bolzano showroom. Its product portfolio aggregates offerings from at least 14 European manufacturers — including Rheinzink (titanium zinc), PREFA (pre-painted aluminum), KME (copper), Roofinox (stainless steel), Elevate/Holcim (EPDM and TPO membranes), Montana/Fundermax/Fielitz (facade claddings), and Schechtl/Variobend/Slinet (machinery) — positioning Alpewa as a single-source hub for tinsmiths, installers, architects, and planners.
Alpewa also markets three proprietary branded lines: Alpewa EasyFix® fall protection anchors (developed in 2013 for double-standing seam roofing), Optinet aluminum expanded metal facade panels, and ForArt decorative perforated aluminum panels. The company generates revenue through one-time product distribution (roofing, facades, waterproofing membranes), hardware sales of machinery and tools, and sales of fall protection systems, with pricing on a quote-based B2B model. The go-to-market is relationship-driven, combining direct sales from the Bolzano headquarters, a showroom for material demonstrations, 13 external consultants covering 107 provinces, and digital channels (website, newsletter, YouTube, downloadable catalogs) targeting Italian and Austrian construction professionals.
The company's stated value proposition is anchored on category expertise (75 years of experience in the lattoneria trade), depth of manufacturer partnerships, multi-metal one-stop sourcing, and a market-leading position in Italy for metal roof and facade systems distribution. Alpewa is managed by a small named team including Stefanie Andolfato and Dario Conci, with no disclosed parent company, outside investors, or acquisition history.
Alpewa Srl firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Alpewa Srl
- Legal name
- Alpewa Srl
- Website
- https://www.alpewa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Alpewa Srl is an Italian specialty distributor supplying metal roofing, ventilated façades, waterproofing membranes, fall protection systems, and sheet metal machinery to tinsmiths, installers, architects, and planners across Italy and Austria.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Alpewa Srl industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Metal Construction Materials Distribution
- NAICS
- Roofing Contractors (238160)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices (5051), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ)
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Where Alpewa Srl is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bolzano Vicentino
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Alpewa Srl business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Distribution and Sales: Alpewa distributes roofing systems (titanium zinc, pre-painted aluminum, copper, stainless steel), facade systems (ventilated facades, HPL panels, composite panels), waterproofing membranes (EPDM, TPO), safety systems, tools, and machinery from European manufacturers. Revenue is generated through product sales to installers, processors, and planners.
- Machinery and Equipment Sales: Sale of professional machines and tools for sheet metal processing including Variobend press brakes, Schechtl machines, profile formers, folding machines, and specialized tools for the tinsmith/sheet metal industry.
- Fall Protection Systems: Distribution of fall protection systems including proprietary Alpewa EasyFix and products from Latchways and Sicur Delta. Systems include anchoring devices, lifeline systems, and safety equipment for roofs.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Alpewa Srl product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Alpewa Srl distributes metal roofing systems, ventilated façades, waterproofing membranes, and sheet metal processing machines to construction professionals in Northern Italy and Austria. The company serves as a multi-metal specialist hub, partnering with leading European manufacturers and offering proprietary systems such as Alpewa EasyFix, Optinet, and ForArt.
Product overview
Alpewa Srl is a multi-metal specialist serving the Alpine region and Northern Italy as a central hub for processors, manufacturers, and planners in the metal construction industry. The company offers an integrated portfolio of roofing systems (titanium zinc by RHEINZINK, pre-lacquered aluminum by PREFA, copper by KME, stainless steel by ROOFINOX), waterproofing membranes (EPDM and TPO by Elevate, PVC by Rhenofol), fall protection safety systems (proprietary EasyFix, Latchways, Sicur Delta), and facade systems including ventilated facades with substructures (ALLFACE). The product line extends to 3D metal panels (FIELITZ), decorative perforated aluminum (FORART), expanded metal mesh (Optinet), aluminum composite panels, and HPL panels (FUNDERMAX). Supporting the installation trade, Alpewa also supplies professional sheet metal tools and machines including Variobend CNC bending systems, Slinet cutting lines, and Schechtl fabrication equipment. With 75 years of experience and operations across 107 Italian provinces, the company positions itself as a quality benchmark for metal roofing and ventilated facade solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Alpewa EasyFix®: Proprietary fall protection anchor system developed by Alpewa specifically for double-standing seam roof coverings, available in Type A and Type C configurations.
- Optinet
Products and services
- Metal roofing systems Distribution of zinc, copper, aluminum, and stainless steel roofing products from leading European manufacturers, sold to architects, planners, and installers executing envelope projects in the Alpine region.
- Ventilated façade systems Distribution of ventilated rainscreen façade systems, including the proprietary ForArt line and partner products from Fundermax, supplied to architects and installers for building envelope projects.
- Waterproofing membranes Distribution of Elevate-branded waterproofing membranes for flat roof and building envelope applications, supplied to roofing installers and contractors.
- Sheet metal processing machines Distribution of Fielitz sheet metal processing machinery and equipment for tinsmiths, metal roofers, and metalworking contractors.
- Alpewa EasyFix Proprietary Alpewa-branded system offered as part of the company's own product range to architects and installers.
- Optinet fall protection system Proprietary fall protection system for metal roofing maintenance and access, sold under the Alpewa portfolio to installers and building owners.
- Architectural and technical consultation services External consultant network and in-showroom technical advisory services for architects, planners, and installers, including specification support, project detailing, and material selection guidance.
Quantifiable outcome
- 235 projects completed in 2023
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Companies that use Alpewa Srl
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Alpewa Srl technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Alpewa Srl partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- RheinzinkcorePrimary supplier of titanium zinc products for roofing and facade systems. Rheinzink is the worldwide leading manufacturer of titanium zinc for roof systems, facade construction, and roof drainage. Products include prePatina, CLASSIC Line, GRANUM, and PRISMO surface finishes.
- PREFAcorePrimary supplier of pre-painted aluminum products including roof tiles, roof shingles, facade panels, and solar roof tiles. PREFA offers over 6,000 aluminum products and provides a 40-year warranty on material and P.10 lacquer coating. Headquartered in Marktl, Austria.
- KMEcorePrimary supplier of copper and copper alloy products. KME operates 9 production facilities in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, and the USA, making it one of the world's largest manufacturers of copper products. Products include TECU Premium, TECU Patina, TECU Gold, TECU Oxid, TECU Brass, TECU Bronze, and TECU Iron finishes.
- RoofinoxcoreSupplier of HFX stainless steel technology products for roofs and facades. Roofinox has been supplying specialists for over 30 years. HFX stainless steel is manufactured in Germany, consists of over 85% recycled material, and is 100% recyclable. Available in various surface designs including Classic, Zinn matt, Pearl, Plus Matt, Chroma, and Spectra.
- Elevate (Holcim Building Envelope)coreSupplier of EPDM and TPO waterproofing membranes. Elevate is part of Holcim Building Envelope Division with operations in 81 countries and over 2,000 employees. Products include RubberGard EPDM membranes with 50+ year lifespan and UltraPly TPO membranes.
- MONTANA (Tata Steel Europe)majorSwiss company producing profile plates, facade claddings, ceiling plates, and roof plates from metal. Part of Tata Steel Europe, Montana has been active in profile plates since 1964. Products include SWISS PANEL, MONTALINE, MONTAFORM Design, and MONTAWALL cassettes.
- FielitzmajorManufacturer of 3D metal plates for facades, ceilings, wall claddings, exhibition construction, and design elements. Fielitz develops metallic structures and surfaces using 3D forming technology for aluminum, stainless steel, steel, copper, bronze, brass, and titanium. Over 25 years of experience.
- FundermaxmajorSupplier of HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) panels for facades and balconies. Fundermax products meet EN 438-6, Type EDF standards and feature dual-hardened acrylic-polyurethane resins for weather resistance. Products include Max Compact Exterior and m.look Exterior panels.
- AllfacemajorSupplier of fixing systems for ventilated facades. Allface provides aluminum substructures and fixing systems (F1.10, F2.10, F1.20, F2.20) for ceramic, metal, and HPL panels with visible or concealed fixing options.
- Sicur DeltacoreItalian manufacturer of fall protection systems. Alpewa cooperates with Sicur Delta as a national distribution partner. Products include SD and SDLAM fixing devices, Vega Inox Aisi 304 system, and MARTE fall protection system Type A. All products conform to UNI EN 795:2012, CEN/TS 16415:2013, and UNI 11578:2015 standards.
- LatchwayscoreWorldwide industry leader in fall protection systems. Alpewa serves as Italian distributor for Latchways products in addition to Sicur Delta and proprietary EasyFix systems.
- VariobendmajorManufacturer of long-edge bending machines and double benders for sheet metal processing. Variobend products include V2.5 fully electric benders, DB series double benders, and EB series long-edge bending machines with lengths from 4 to 12 meters.
- SchechtlmajorManufacturer of sheet metal processing machines including motor-driven swing bending machines, manual shears, profile forming machines, and other solutions for the sheet metal industry. Products include MAX-F motor bending machines and SMT motor shears.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Alpewa Srl competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Wemaro GmbH: German specialist wholesaler of tinsmith tools, sheet metal working equipment, and accessories for the metal roofing trade. Closely comparable to Alpewa as a regional multi-brand distributor serving Spengler/roofer workshops with materials, tools, and machines.
- Lattonedil SpA: Italian manufacturer and distributor of metal roofing sheets, accessories, and rainwater systems. Comparable as an Italy-based metal roofing materials specialist serving installers and contractors through similar channels.
- Zambelli Group: Italy-headquartered manufacturer of metal roofing, gutter, and accessories systems with broad European distribution. Comparable to Alpewa in serving tinsmith/roofer trade with metal roofing products across the Alpine/DACH region.
Broad incumbents
- PREFA Aluminiumprodukte GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of pre-lacquered aluminum roofing and facade systems with 6,000+ products and 40-year warranties. Alpewa is a core Italian distributor of PREFA; PREFA also runs direct sales and own distribution, making it a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
- Rheinzink GmbH & Co. KG: World-leading German manufacturer of titanium zinc for roofing, facade, and roof drainage systems. Alpewa is a core distributor; Rheinzink also maintains direct sales, technical consulting, and project specification services that overlap with Alpewa's role in the value chain.
- KME SE: One of the world's largest copper and copper alloy manufacturers with 9 production facilities in Europe, China, and the US. KME is a principal supplier to Alpewa (TECU family) but also operates direct distribution and technical service for architectural copper applications, placing it as a broader incumbent.
- Roofinox GmbH: German manufacturer of HFX stainless steel roofing and facade systems. Like Rheinzink and PREFA, Roofinox is a key supplier to Alpewa while also operating its own direct sales and specification services, overlapping with Alpewa's value proposition to architects.
- Montana Building Systems Ltd. (Tata Steel): Swiss manufacturer of profiled metal plates, facade claddings, and cassettes (SWISS PANEL, MONTAWALL). Part of Tata Steel Europe since acquisition; operates direct sales and distribution across Europe with overlapping product range in metal facades and roofing.
- Kingspan Group plc: Ireland-headquartered global leader in insulated panels, roofing, and facade systems with broad European distribution and a dedicated building envelope division. Overlaps with Alpewa in metal roofing and waterproofing membranes but at vastly greater scale and broader geographic reach.
- Velux Group (VMZINC): French/European manufacturer of architectural zinc roofing and facade products under the VMZINC brand, owned by Velux. Competes with Rheinzink and KME in the same specialty metal space, with direct specification and distribution channels comparable to Alpewa's principal suppliers.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Alpewa Srl leadership team
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Profiles2 records
Alpewa Srl funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Alpewa Srl
What does Alpewa Srl do?
Alpewa Srl distributes metal roofing systems, ventilated façades, waterproofing membranes, and sheet metal processing machines to construction professionals in Northern Italy and Austria. The company serves as a multi-metal specialist hub, partnering with leading European manufacturers and offering proprietary systems such as Alpewa EasyFix, Optinet, and ForArt.
Is Alpewa Srl a public or private company?
Alpewa Srl is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Alpewa Srl founded?
Alpewa Srl was founded in 1984.
Where is Alpewa Srl based?
Alpewa Srl is headquartered in Bolzano Vicentino, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Alpewa Srl make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Distribution and Sales are the primary driver. The others are machinery and Equipment Sales and fall Protection Systems.
Who are Alpewa Srl's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Wemaro GmbH, Lattonedil SpA and Zambelli Group. Broad incumbents are PREFA Aluminiumprodukte GmbH, Rheinzink GmbH & Co. KG, KME SE, Roofinox GmbH, Montana Building Systems Ltd. (Tata Steel), Kingspan Group plc and Velux Group (VMZINC).
Does Alpewa Srl have an API?
No public API is recorded for Alpewa Srl.
What industry is Alpewa Srl in?
Alpewa Srl's product category is Metal Construction Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAFAB, Metal Roofing Systems, with a secondary code of IMADAFAJ, Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories. Its NAICS code is 238160 and its SIC code is 5051.