What Protan (uk) Ltd does

Protan (UK) Ltd is the United Kingdom subsidiary of Protan Group, a Norwegian-founded manufacturer established in 1939 (rebranded as Protan in 1942) and headquartered in Drammen, Norway. The UK entity was incorporated in 1996 and operates from Warrington with a regional Business Development Manager sales structure covering specific UK territories, complemented by Technical Specification Managers, National Key Account Managers, and a Technical Services team. The group reports 900 employees across 13 countries and is identified as Northern Europe's largest producer of thermoplastic roof membrane. In 2022, the group delivered 18 million square meters of roofing membrane, with products shipped to over 30 countries on all seven continents. Protan (UK) Ltd designs, manufactures (via group facilities in Norway, Poland, and Türkiye), and supplies PVC and TPO/FPO single-ply roofing membranes and integrated roof systems for commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, logistics, sports, and infrastructure projects.

The core technology is thermoplastic (PVC and TPO/FPO) membranes reinforced with glass fibre or polyester, installed via hot-air welding for a homogeneous waterproof seal. Documented service life ranges from 40+ years in field conditions to 50 years under ETA Denmark Technical Approval (TGA 2024/010). The product portfolio spans multiple installation methodologies: Standard Overlap, Pre-Fabricated (up to 70% reduction in on-site welding), Vacuum (wind-force membrane fixation), Adhered, Protected, Green Roof, BlueProof water attenuation (SINTEF-approved, reducing storm-water discharge 70-80%), CoolRoof (high solar reflectance), and Solar Roof systems. Group-level adjacent offerings include Ventiflex ventilation systems for tunnels and mines, tunnel waterproofing membranes, technical textiles, the Litex wet-room brand, and Protan Elmark structures.

The business model is primarily one-time sale of membranes and full system specifications (membranes plus vapour control, insulation, fasteners, accessories) supplemented by professional services revenue from the Project Design Office, CPD training, applicator courses, and on-site/off-site technical support. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with publicly disclosed warranty terms up to 25 years for system specifications. Multi-channel distribution combines enterprise field sales, an eShop (shop.protan.co.uk), an approved contractor network (NRA Roofing, Richmond Roofing, Modern Flat Roofing, Cass & Adept Construction, Exterior Homecare, High Tech Roofing), distributors, and a specification-led push to architects and specifiers through CPDs, training, and the Project Design Office. The company is privately held under Protan Group, with leadership in transition: Erik Øyno stepped down as Group CEO after 13+ years and Thomas Mørch is appointed effective January 1, 2026, supported by newly hired COO-Production, CDO, and CCO appointments.

Name

Protan (uk) Ltd

Legal name

Protan (UK) Ltd

Website

https://protan.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Protan (UK) Ltd, the UK subsidiary of Norwegian-founded Protan Group, designs, manufactures, and supplies PVC and TPO single-ply roofing membranes and integrated roof systems for commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure projects across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing Membranes

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Fabric Coating Mills (313320)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Ply Membranes (TPO/PVC/EPDM) (IMADAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA), Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)

Keywords

• PVC roofing membranes
• Single-ply roofing systems
• Thermoplastic roof membranes
• Waterproofing membranes
• Commercial roofing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roofing Membrane Products: Sale of PVC and TPO/FPO single-ply roofing membranes, available in various thicknesses (1.2mm to 1.8mm), widths (1.00m and 2.00m), colours (dark grey, light grey, white), and types (standard rolls, prefabricated membranes, secret-fix membrane, gutter membrane). Revenue from product sales to contractors and distributors.
2. Roof System Solutions: Complete roof system packages including membranes, vapour control layers, insulation, fasteners, and accessories. Systems include Standard Overlap, Pre-Fabricated, Vacuum, BlueProof, Protected, Green Roof, and Adhered systems. Revenue from system specifications.
3. Technical Services and Support: Technical Services Team providing on-site and off-site support, CPDs, applicator training courses, wind load calculations, and project design office services for calculating and designing roof systems.
4. Subsidiary Products (Litex, Protan Elmark): Revenue from subsidiary operations including Litex wet room/waterproofing systems and Protan Elmark hall structures and marquees.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Protan (UK) Ltd designs, manufactures and supplies PVC and TPO single-ply roofing membranes and complete roof systems for flat roof construction, refurbishment, and waterproofing of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The company sells roofing membranes, integrated roof systems (vacuum, pre-fabricated, adhered, green, blue, cool, solar), tunnel waterproofing, technical textiles, and wet room solutions, supported by technical services including CPD training, applicator training, and a Project Design Office.

Product overview

Protan (UK) Ltd is part of the Protan Group, northern Europe's largest producer of thermoplastic roof membranes. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of roofing solutions centered on PVC and TPO/FPO membrane technologies, organized across three main categories: (1) Roofing Membranes including Protan SE (standard PVC), Protan G (glass-fibre reinforced for protected applications), and NextGen TPO (newer polyolefin-based products); (2) Roof Systems comprising multiple installation methodologies (Vacuum, Standard Overlap, Pre-Fabricated, Adhered, Protected, Green Roof, BlueProof water attenuation, Cool Roof, Solar Roof, and Design Roof systems); and (3) Specialty Products including Ventiflex ventilation systems and waterproofing for tunnels and mines, Technical Textiles, Litex wetroom solutions, and Protan Elmark structures. The company also provides technical services including project design office support and contractor training. Products are sold through distributors and the Protan eShop online platform, with manufacturing facilities across Norway, Poland, and Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Litex: Wet room waterproofing systems and bathroom solutions
• Protan Elmark
• Protan BlueProof
• PROcycle
• Protan SE
• Protan G
• Protan EX-A
• Ventiflex

Products and services

• Protan SE Membrane Standard PVC single-ply roofing membrane for exposed flat roof applications. Available in thicknesses from 1.2mm to 1.8mm and in dark grey, light grey and white colours. Granted a 50-year documented service life under Technical Approval TGA 2024/010 by ETA Denmark.
• Protan TPO/FPO Membrane Next-generation thermoplastic polyolefin roofing membrane with UV resistance, fire resistance to T1 and T2 classifications per EN 13501-5, chemical resistance, solar-reflective properties and root resistance per the German FLL standard. Temperature range from -30°C to +80°C.
• Protan G Membrane PVC membrane reinforced with glass fibre, designed for protected roof systems, green roofs and terraces. UV-stable and resistant to microbial attack.
• Protan Vacuum Roof System Unique roof system that uses wind forces to hold the membrane in place. Fastener-free in the central roof area with mechanical fasteners only around the perimeter. Ideal for refurbishment projects and high-humidity buildings such as swimming pools and hospitals.
• Protan Standard Overlap System Mechanically fixed roof system using 2m wide PVC membrane rolls on profiled metal or wood-based panel decks. Membrane overlaps are hot-air welded to create a homogenous waterproof seal.
• Protan Pre-Fabricated System Mechanically fixed system using unique pre-fabricated membrane rolls with secret-fix strips factory-welded to the reverse side. Reduces on-site hot-air welding operations by up to 70%. All materials fully recyclable as no adhesives or solvents are used.
• Protan Adhered System Fully adhered solution using Protan EX-A PVC membrane with polyester fleece backing, bonded with Protan ProBond Polyurethane Adhesive. Suitable for buildings with high humidity such as swimming pools and hospitals, or where perforation of the vapour control layer is undesirable.
• Protan Green Roof System Roof system accommodating biodiverse, extensive and intensive planting schemes. Includes drainage layer, filter fleece, growing medium and planting medium for green roofs and biodiversity habitats.
• Protan BlueProof Water Attenuation System Stormwater management blue roof system that gradually drains extreme rainfall into sewer systems, reducing flood risk. SINTEF-approved solution that can hold water back for up to 24 hours, reducing discharge rate by 70-80 percent.
• Protan Cool Roof System White lacquered PVC membrane roofing system (CoolRoof variant of Protan SE 1.6) with high solar reflectance that reduces the need for building cooling. Environmentally friendly roofing product with documented high Solar Reflectance Index.
• Protan Solar Roof System Roof system designed to accommodate solar panel installations. Light-coloured membranes reflect solar radiation, improving solar panel efficiency.
• Ventiflex Ventilation Systems Ventilation duct systems for tunnels and mines. Protan's original product since 1948 and an international market leader.
• Protan Tunnel Waterproofing Systems Waterproofing membranes specifically designed for tunnels, mines and underground structures.
• Protan Technical Textiles PVC-coated technical textiles for demanding conditions on land and offshore, including fabrication of PVC membranes for specialised applications.
• Litex Wetroom Systems Waterproof bathroom boards and wet room solutions for new build and refurbishment projects. Acquired by Protan in 2015 to expand its moisture protection portfolio.
• Protan Elmark Structures Multi-purpose structures, marquees and bespoke structures manufactured for various applications.
• Protan Project Design Office Technical service that calculates and designs Protan roof systems for specific projects, providing wind load calculations, system specifications and documentation support for specifiers and contractors.
• Protan Technical Services and Training On-site and off-site technical support, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions, applicator training courses and shorter conversion courses for roofing operatives. Includes a dedicated Roofing School for TPO training.
• Protan eShop Online direct ordering platform at shop.protan.co.uk for purchasing Protan roofing products and accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-year documented service life for Protan SE membrane (TGA 2024/010 by ETA Denmark)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RockwoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on reducing waste from insulation on construction sites. Joint project to redesign pallet substrate so it can also be used as insulation material, reducing construction waste. Protan also exploring participation in Rockwool's 'Rockcycle' scheme for recycling stone wool insulation.
• UrbaniumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty developer and Protan collaborated on Vega Scene project to develop Norway's first bluegreen roof combining water attenuation with green roof solutions. Urbanium has strong environmental ambitions for green transformations of city areas.
• Asplan ViakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and landscape architecture firm that designed the bluegreen roof for Vega Scene. Worked with Protan, Urbanium, NIBIO researchers, and Bergknapp to develop the pioneering bluegreen roof solution.
• NIBIO (Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution providing expertise for the development of Norway's first bluegreen roof at Vega Scene, contributing to the ecological and biodiversity aspects.
• BergknappminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSedum experts at Bergknapp collaborated on the Vega Scene bluegreen roof project, providing expertise for the green roof vegetation components.
• RoofCollectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean RoofCollect environmental organization that collects and recycles roofing materials. Protan is an active participant in this recycling initiative.
• Research Council of NorwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided research support for the NextGen TPO project in 2020 to develop next-generation TPO membranes.
• Protan Entreprenør AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProtan's own roofing contracting company (Protan Entreprenør AS) that installs Protan systems. Operates branches including Bodø mentioned in Hurtigrute Museum project. Also operates in Denmark (Protan Entreprenør).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sika AG: Swiss construction chemicals giant that owns the Sarnafil PVC single-ply roofing brand — historically the very product Protan licensed in 1970 to enter roofing. Direct competitor in PVC and increasingly TPO single-ply membranes globally, with substantially larger scale and R&D.
• Versico Roofing Systems: Carlisle subsidiary specializing in commercial single-ply roofing membranes (EPDM and TPO). Direct competitor in the same contractors and specifier ecosystem, particularly in North American commercial roofing.
• Firestone Building Products (Holcim): Now part of Holcim, manufactures EPDM and TPO single-ply roofing systems including RubberGard and UltraPly. Direct competitor in single-ply membranes with global distribution and significantly larger parent balance sheet.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: US-based leading manufacturer of EPDM and TPO single-ply roofing membranes including the Versico brand. Direct competitor in single-ply roofing systems with strong North American presence and growing European footprint.
• Renolit SE: German manufacturer of the ALKORPLAN single-ply roofing membrane range and other thermoplastic films. Direct competitor in PVC and TPO single-ply membranes across Europe with comparable product portfolio and customer base.
• Danosa: Spanish manufacturer of waterproofing membranes, single-ply roofing, and insulation products. Direct competitor in Iberian and broader European flat-roof construction market with comparable system offerings.
• Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of flat roof systems including single-ply membranes, bitumen, and insulation. Direct competitor in European flat-roof commercial projects with comparable system-level offerings and technical support model.
• Alwitra (ICB GmbH): German specialty manufacturer of single-ply PVC and TPO roofing membranes (EVALON and EVALASTIC). Direct competitor in European flat-roof projects, especially in German-speaking markets.

Broad incumbents

• GAF (Standard Industries): North America's largest roofing manufacturer, owned by Standard Industries. Overlaps with Protan in commercial single-ply membranes but operates across a much broader residential and commercial roofing portfolio at significantly larger scale.
• IKO: Belgian-Canadian broad-line roofing manufacturer (bitumen, single-ply, shingles, insulation). Overlaps with Protan in single-ply membranes but competes across a much wider roofing portfolio with global operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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