Protan As
Protan AS is a Norwegian manufacturer of PVC and TPO roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and tunnel/mine ventilation ducts, serving construction firms, architects, contractors, and infrastructure operators across more than 30 countries, with manufacturing in Norway, Poland, and Turkey.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersLier, Norway
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Protan As does
Protan AS is a Norwegian manufacturer of PVC and TPO roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and technical textiles, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Lier (Drammen area), Norway. The company's core technology is polyester-reinforced thermoplastic membranes — including the Protan SE, BP/BPX, and G/GG product lines — combined with proprietary system solutions such as BlueProof for stormwater retention, Vakuumtak vacuum roof, Green Roof, and Solar Roof integrations. Beyond roofing, Protan operates the Ventiflex Air ventilation duct business (in production since 1949) supplying flexible ducts for tunnels and mines, delivering over 600,000 meters annually. The company also runs the PROcycle circular-economy program for recycling end-of-life roofing membranes.
Protan makes money primarily through one-time sales of roofing membranes and technical textiles, supplemented by professional installation services delivered through the Protan Entreprenør contractor network and direct e-commerce via the Protan eShop. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; custom-color orders require minimum 5,000 m² production runs. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (regional sales representatives covering all Norwegian regions plus Iceland and the Faroe Islands), a Head of Specification Sales targeting architects and consulting engineers early in the design phase, a network of certified contractors and international subsidiaries across Europe and Turkey, and authorized distributors serving 30+ countries.
Manufacturing is vertically integrated across facilities in Drammen (PVC coating), Nesbyen (duct confectioning), Lier (headquarters), Stęszew, Poland (PROline membrane production opened September 2023), and Gebze, Turkey (membrane production opened October 2024). The company holds industry-first certifications including ETA Danmark TGA 2024/010 (50-year documented lifespan), SINTEF approvals, FLL root resistance, ISO 9001/14001, and BREEAM-NOR compliance. Protan is privately held by the Ameln family through the holding company Moelsa, reporting revenue over 2.3 billion NOK and approximately 800 employees globally as of 2026, with leadership transitions including Thomas Mørch as CEO (January 2026) and Lars Erik Lappen as CFO (February 2026).
Protan As firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Protan As
- Legal name
- Protan AS
- Website
- https://protan.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Protan AS is a Norwegian manufacturer of PVC and TPO roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and tunnel/mine ventilation ducts, serving construction firms, architects, contractors, and infrastructure operators across more than 30 countries, with manufacturing in Norway, Poland, and Turkey.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Protan As industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Roofing Membranes and Waterproofing Systems
- NAICS
- Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Roofing Contractors (238160), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)
- SIC
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- 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), Material Reuse & Upcycling Services (Non-recycling Transformation) (EUAIANAJ)
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Where Protan As is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lier
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Protan As business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Roofing Membranes and Systems: Protan generates revenue primarily through the sale of PVC and TPO roofing membranes, including standard products (Protan SE, Protan G, Protan GG), BlueProof systems for water management, and specialized membranes for exposed roofs, green roofs, terraces, and wet rooms.
- Technical Textiles: PVC-coated textiles and technical fabrics for industrial applications, including ventilation systems (Ventiflex) for tunnels and mines.
- Roofing Services and Contractor Network: Protan Entreprenør provides roofing installation services through a network of certified contractors. Services include new roof installation, roof renovation, and waterproofing solutions.
- Protan eShop: Direct-to-customer online sales channel for roofing products and accessories, operating 24/7 for customer convenience.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B enterprise sales through regional representatives |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | eShop direct sales |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Protan As product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Protan AS manufactures and sells PVC and TPO roofing membranes (Protan SE, BP, BPX, G, GG, T) used for waterproofing flat and sloped roofs on commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The company also produces technical textiles including Ventiflex flexible ventilation duct systems for tunnels and mines, and offers system solutions such as BlueProof stormwater retention, vacuum roof (Vakuumtak), green roof, solar roof, and the PROcycle recycling program. Revenue is generated primarily through sales of membranes to construction contractors, with additional revenue from technical textile sales and roofing installation services through the Protan Entreprenør network.
Product overview
Protan AS is a Norwegian manufacturer of PVC and TPO roofing membranes and waterproofing solutions. The product portfolio includes: Protan SE (premium exposed membranes), Protan BP/BP Green/BPX (water retention and standard membranes), Protan G/GG (green roof membranes), Protan T (terrace membranes), and Torvtaksmembran (turf roof). System solutions encompass Protan BlueProof for rainwater retention, Vakuumtak for vacuum installation, Solar Roof for photovoltaic integration, and Green Roof for vegetation-covered roofs. Technical textiles include Ventiflex Air ventilation systems for tunnels and mines. Accessories include vapor barriers, walkway mats, and safety equipment. Services include PROcycle recycling program, eShop online ordering, and E-Academy training platform. The company operates internationally across 14+ countries with manufacturing in Norway, Turkey (Gebze), and Poland (Stęszew).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Protan Entreprenør: Roofing contractor services offering installation of Protan roofing solutions
- Elmark
- Litex
- PROcycle
- BlueProof
- ProVac (Protan Vacuum Roof)
- Ventiflex
- Protan E-Academy
Products and services
- Protan SE 1.6 PVC Roofing Membrane Premium polyester-reinforced PVC roofing membrane with 1.6mm thickness used in exposed roofs and vacuum roof systems with high wind resistance. Has ETA Danmark Technical Approval (TGA 2024/010) with documented minimum 50-year lifespan. For construction companies, contractors, and developers waterproofing flat and sloped roofs.
- Protan SE 1.8 PVC Roofing Membrane Next-generation polyester-reinforced PVC roofing membrane replacing SE Titanium+, designed for extensive green roofs with improved environmental standards and installation efficiency. For construction companies and green roof projects.
- Protan BP Thermoplastic Roofing Membrane Thermoplastic roofing membrane with extra high strength and quality, designed for water retention on roofs as part of the BlueProof system. Features embossed surface for good friction, hot air welded seams, no open flame installation, and weather-independent installation. For construction and BlueProof stormwater retention projects.
- Protan BP Green Roofing Membrane Polyester-reinforced PVC membrane with extra high strength for use as waterproofing layer in the Protan BlueProof Green roof system, suitable for standing water and green roof applications. For green roof projects combining stormwater management with vegetation.
- Protan BPX PVC Roofing Membrane PVC roofing membrane with felt laminated to the underside, offering good properties at both high and low temperatures with UV resistance. For standard roofing applications.
- Protan G Green Roof PVC Membrane PVC membrane for green roof applications with FLL 2012 root resistance certification valid for 10 years. For green roof and vegetated roofing projects.
- Protan GG Green Roof Membrane Glass fiber-reinforced PVC membrane for green roof applications with FLL 2012 root resistance certification valid for 10 years. For green roof projects requiring glass fiber reinforcement.
- Protan Torvtaksmembran (Turf Roof Membrane) Turf roof membrane with SINTEF TG 2010 and SINTEF TG 2434 certification for root resistance against humus from roots in turf roofs. For traditional Scandinavian turf roof construction.
- Protan BlueProof Stormwater Management System Rainwater retention and stormwater management system that converts flat rooftops into water reservoirs, gradually releasing water to drainage systems over 24 hours to prevent flooding and reduce strain on municipal networks during extreme rainfall events. SINTEF-approved (Teknisk Godkjenning nr. 20541). For construction companies, building owners, and municipalities needing stormwater management.
- Protan Vakuumtak (Vacuum Roof System) Unique roof solution using wind power to suction the membrane to the roof structure through atmospheric pressure, requiring no mechanical fasteners on large surfaces, ideal for rehabilitation of large roof areas. Low risk of air leaks and buoyancy. For large roof areas and rehabilitation projects.
- Protan Solar Roof System Roof solution designed for integration with solar panels, supporting EU Solar Standard requirements for building-integrated photovoltaic installations. For buildings combining waterproofing with solar energy generation.
- Protan Green Roof System Green roof solutions including sedum and turf roof systems for biodiversity, stormwater management, and building insulation. Combines Protan G/GG/Torvtaksmembran membranes with sedum vegetation for vegetated roofs.
- Ventiflex Air Ventilation System World-leading flexible ventilation duct systems for tunnels and mines, delivering fresh air and transporting gases and dust out of production areas. Produces over 600,000 meters of ventilation ducts annually with diameters from 200mm to over 3000mm. Features PVC-coated textiles produced in-house with quick-connect couplings (hook-and-loop and zipper types). For tunnel and mining operators worldwide.
- NextGen TPO Roofing Membrane Proprietary TPO-based roofing membrane with long lifespan, good fire resistance, and improved weldability and installation ease. For construction companies and developers requiring TPO membranes.
- Protan Easybond Self-Adhesive Vapor Barrier Self-adhesive vapor barrier with extra high vapor resistance (Sd: 1500 m) and tear resistance, enabling faster installation by bonding directly to load-bearing structures. For roofing installations requiring vapor control.
- Protan T Terrace Membrane 2.0mm thick polyester-reinforced PVC roofing membrane designed as exposed floor covering for outdoor terraces with mechanical fastening and standard overlap system. For terrace and balcony waterproofing.
- Protan BlueProof Green System Blue-green roof solution combining rainwater retention with green areas on rooftops, maximizing utilization of roof surfaces for biodiversity and stormwater management. Jointly developed with Bergknapp for sedum vegetation. For urban construction projects seeking both flood resilience and biodiversity benefits.
- PROcycle Roofing Recycling Program Circular economy program for collecting and recycling old roofing materials, transforming waste into resources for new products. 5,230 kg of materials collected in 2025. For construction companies and building owners seeking end-of-life recycling of PVC membranes.
- Protan eShop Online Ordering Platform Online shopping platform for ordering roofing membranes and accessories, operational at shop.protan.no. Available 24/7 for direct product ordering. For construction companies, contractors, and self-builders.
Quantifiable outcome
- 50-year minimum documented lifespan for Protan SE membranes (ETA Danmark TGA 2024/010)
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Companies that use Protan As
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Protan As technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Protan As partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- RockwoolcoreCollaboration project to reduce construction waste. Rockwool is Protan's main supplier of stone wool insulation. The project explores redesigning pallets so the base can also be used as insulation material, and Protan may participate in Rockwool's 'Rockcycle' recycling program for stone wool. Also considering recycling of pallet feet rather than disposing as waste.
- Nordplan AScoreArchitecture and landscape design consultancy. Collaborated on Parkhjørnet Haukeland project, designing the blue-green roof solution that integrated stormwater management on top of a hospital building.
- Rambøll AScoreWater and drainage (VA) engineering consultancy. Collaborated on Parkhjørnet Haukeland project, providing drainage engineering expertise for the BlueProof water detention solution.
- BergknappcoreCollaboration on green roof systems (sedum roofs). Bergknapp supplies sedum/plant vegetation for green roofs while Protan supplies waterproof membrane underneath. Jointly nominated for Byggenæringens Innovasjonspris 2019 for BlueProof Green solution.
- Veidekke ASAcoreMajor Norwegian construction company. Veidekke acquired Constructa Entreprenør AS and continued the Parkhjørnet Haukeland hospital project where Protan supplied the roofing solution.
- SwecocoreEngineering consultancy. Total contractor for Stavanger Universitetssjukehus (SUS) project along with Caverion, featuring 24,000 m² of Protan vacuum roof system.
- CaverioncoreBuilding technology and services company. Total contractor for Stavanger Universitetssjukehus (SUS) project along with Sweco, featuring 24,000 m² of Protan vacuum roof system.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Protan As competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company offering Sarnafil PVC and TPO roofing membranes as part of a broader construction chemicals portfolio. Direct competitor in roofing membranes but competes across sealants, adhesives, and concrete admixtures, serving a wider construction customer base.
- Kingspan Group: Irish building materials leader with significant single-ply membrane presence (Kingspan Insulated Panels combined with roofing systems). Broad incumbent in construction with comparable roofing membrane offerings but a wider portfolio focused on insulation and building envelope.
- BMI Group (Braas Monier / Icopal): European roofing giant combining pitched-roof and flat-roof membrane solutions (including Icopal and Siplast lines). Competes directly with Protan in European commercial flat-roof markets but is a much larger incumbent with a broader roofing portfolio.
- GAF (Standard Industries): US-based leading roofing manufacturer offering TPO, PVC, and EPDM membranes alongside its dominant shingle business. Broad incumbent with a comparable single-ply membrane portfolio but a much larger North American focus and broader product mix.
Direct peers
- IKO Sales International: Manufacturer of single-ply roofing membranes (including Spectraplan PVC and Armourplan PVC/PVC) and a broader portfolio of bituminous and liquid roofing systems. Direct European competitor in waterproofing, with overlapping distribution and contractor channels.
- Firestone Building Products (Holcim Elevate): Major manufacturer of single-ply EPDM and TPO roofing membranes acquired by Holcim and rebranded as Elevate. Direct competitor in the global single-ply roofing membrane market, with comparable product portfolio (RubberGard EPDM, UltraPly TPO) and overlap in commercial and industrial roofing.
- Renolit: German manufacturer of PVC roofing membranes (RENOLIT ALKORPLAN) and waterproofing systems. Closest direct competitor to Protan in single-ply PVC membranes, serving similar European commercial roofing markets with comparable product lines and certification-driven sales.
- Carlisle Construction Materials: US-based subsidiary of Carlisle Companies producing single-ply EPDM, TPO, and PVC roofing membranes (including Carlisle SynTec). One of the largest single-ply membrane competitors globally, with broader product portfolio but overlapping commercial/industrial roofing customers.
- Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of single-ply roofing membranes (including PVC and TPO/EPDM), insulation, and green roof systems. Direct competitor to Protan in the European commercial flat-roof segment, with comparable specification-driven GTM and circular-economy initiatives.
Emerging players
- Ventilex (ABC Industries): US-based manufacturer of mine and tunnel ventilation ducting, a niche in which Protan's Ventiflex is a global leader. Partial overlap as a pecialist in the same product category, focused on North American mining and tunneling markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance9 records
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Protan As leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Protan As subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Protan As funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Protan As M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Protan As
What does Protan As do?
Protan AS manufactures and sells PVC and TPO roofing membranes (Protan SE, BP, BPX, G, GG, T) used for waterproofing flat and sloped roofs on commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The company also produces technical textiles including Ventiflex flexible ventilation duct systems for tunnels and mines, and offers system solutions such as BlueProof stormwater retention, vacuum roof (Vakuumtak), green roof, solar roof, and the PROcycle recycling program. Revenue is generated primarily through sales of membranes to construction contractors, with additional revenue from technical textile sales and roofing installation services through the Protan Entreprenør network.
Is Protan As a public or private company?
Protan As is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Protan As founded?
Protan As was founded in 1969. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Protan As based?
Protan As is headquartered in Lier, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Protan As make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Roofing Membranes and Systems are the primary driver. The others are technical Textiles, roofing Services and Contractor Network and protan eShop.
Who are Protan As's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sika AG, Kingspan Group, BMI Group (Braas Monier / Icopal) and GAF (Standard Industries). Direct peers are IKO Sales International, Firestone Building Products (Holcim Elevate), Renolit, Carlisle Construction Materials and Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG. Ventilex (ABC Industries) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Protan As have an API?
No public API is recorded for Protan As.
What industry is Protan As in?
Protan As's product category is Roofing Membranes and Waterproofing Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAFAF, Single-Ply Membranes (TPO/PVC/EPDM), with a secondary code of IMAFAMAA, Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied). Its NAICS code is 32412 and its SIC code is 2821.