osaühing KATUSEMAAILM

What osaühing KATUSEMAAILM does

Katusemaailm OÜ is an Estonian private limited company founded in 1998 that operates as a specialized distributor and retailer of roofing accessories, ventilation systems, drainage components, fall protection equipment, and related construction products. The company serves Estonian roofing contractors, construction companies, building owners, and property managers through a single physical retail store and headquarters located at Suurvälja tee 10, Vaela, Estonia, which operates Monday through Friday 08:30–17:00. The business is small-scale, with a stated headcount of 1–10 employees, and operates exclusively within the Estonian domestic market.

The company's product portfolio is built around exclusive or representative distribution rights for multiple Northern European and continental brands, including Finnish manufacturers VILPE (ventilation systems, roof penetrations, the motor-free VILPE Silent Kitchen hood), KATEPAL (SBS rubber bitumen shingles and flat roof membranes), and PELTITARVIKE (stainless steel and copper roof wells); German fall protection specialist ABS Safety; Dutch green roof specialist Nophadrain; Austrian roof safety manufacturer TigaSafe/TigaTech; Italian range hood maker FALMEC; and Swedish (CWL Lundberg) and Finnish (Vesivek) snow guard manufacturers. Supporting lines include Safety Bull mobile fall protection carts, JUAL roof wells, Topwet flat roof drainage, NordBitumi, RENOLIT, and Kattopojat flat roof membranes, and accessories such as WIVE fresh air valves, Uniroof roof hatches, and Ross ventilation pipes. Katusemaailm also generates service revenue through in-house sheet metal fabrication (Plekitööd) and expert roof assessments (Ekspertiis).

The business model is B2B sales-led with a horizontal segmentation approach: it stocks and sells third-party manufactured products to professional roofing contractors, sheet metal workers, and building owners, supplementing product sales with technical consultation, custom fabrication, and project advice. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, with quotes provided on request either in-store or via dedicated phone lines for the store, sheet metal workshop, and technical questions. Marketing is limited to a product-catalog website, LinkedIn, and Facebook presence, with the in-store consultation channel serving as the primary bottom-of-funnel conversion mechanism.

Name

osaühing KATUSEMAAILM

Legal name

Katusemaailm OÜ

Website

https://katusemaailm.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Katusemaailm is an Estonian roofing accessories distributor founded in 1998, selling ventilation systems, fall protection, drainage, and green roof products from Scandinavian and European brands to roofing contractors and building owners in Estonia via a single retail store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Materials Distribution

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAPAKAB

Roof Repair & Leak Remediation

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Roofing, Siding & Exterior Renovation

Keywords

• Roofing accessories supply
• Ventilation systems distribution
• Roof safety equipment
• Flat roof materials
• Green roof solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaela

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Roofing materials and accessories sales: Retail sale of roofing accessories, materials, ventilation systems, and related products to construction professionals and building owners. Products include roof penetrations, ventilation components, bitumen tiles, flat roof materials, safety systems, and green roof solutions.
2. Sheet metal fabrication services (Plekitööd): Custom sheet metal work services for roofing projects, including specialized fabrication to order.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Katusemaailm is an Estonian distributor and retailer of roofing accessories, ventilation systems, drainage components, fall protection systems, and green roof solutions, representing Nordic and European brands including VILPE, KATEPAL, ABS Safety, Nophadrain, PELTITARVIKE, Topwet, TigaSafe, and others. The company operates a physical retail store in Vaela, Estonia, providing in-person technical consultation and also offers custom sheet metal fabrication (Plekitööd) and expert roof assessment services.

Product overview

Katusemaailm is an Estonian roofing accessories distributor founded in 1998, representing multiple international and Nordic brands for roofing, ventilation, and building envelope solutions. The product portfolio centers on VILPE ventilation systems (roof penetrations, chimney flashings, roof ventilators with E-series AC and ECO-series EC motor options, exhaust pipes, and the VILPE Silent Kitchen motor-free kitchen ventilation system); KATEPAL SBS rubber bitumen roof shingles and flat roof roll materials; PELTITARVIKE stainless steel and copper roof wells and penetrations; ABS and TigaSafe fall protection and safety systems for flat and pitched roofs; Nophadrain green roof, roof terrace, and parking garage systems; Topwet flat roof drainage; Safety Bull mobile fall protection carts; Vesivek and CWL snow guards from Finland and Sweden; FALMEC range hoods; and NordBitumi/RENOLIT/Kattopojat flat roof membrane materials. The company also offers complementary products including WIVE fresh air valves, Uniroof roof hatches, Ross ventilation pipes, and various accessories (pipe collars, antenna collars, underlayer rings, solar passages). Services include sheet metal fabrication and expert assessments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VILPE Ventilation Systems Complete roof and building ventilation product line from Finnish manufacturer VILPE, covering roof penetrations, chimney flashings, antenna and pipe passages, sealing elements, roof ventilators (E-series AC and ECO-series EC motors), exhaust pipes, intake vents, sub-floor ventilation pipes, and the VILPE Eco Ideal wireless ventilation control system. Targeted at construction professionals and building owners for new builds and renovations in Nordic climate conditions.
• VILPE Silent Kitchen Kitchen Ventilation Motor-free kitchen exhaust hood system paired with a VILPE roof ventilator, providing noise-free controllable ventilation. Available in wall, ceiling/island, integrated, and worktop models, aimed at residential kitchens requiring quiet operation.
• FALMEC Range Hoods Range hoods from Italian manufacturer FALMEC, available as wall-mounted, ceiling and island, integrated, and worktop extractor models, intended for residential and commercial kitchen installations.
• KATEPAL Bitumen Roof Tiles and Roll Materials SBS rubber bitumen roof shingles designed for Nordic climate conditions, together with flat roof roll materials and accessories from Finnish manufacturer KATEPAL, serving pitched and flat roof construction and renovation.
• ABS Safety Fall Protection Systems Fall protection and roof safety systems from German manufacturer ABS Safety, including anchor posts for concrete, steel, wood, and metal roofs, non-penetrating posts, pitched-roof solutions, safety lines, and personal protective equipment for flat and pitched roof work.
• TigaSafe Roof Safety Systems Roof safety systems manufactured in Austria by TigaTech, including anchor posts for concrete, hollowcore, wood, and profiled sheet substrates, ropes, corners, sliders, and personal fall protection equipment.
• Safety Bull Mobile Fall Protection Cart Mobile fall protection anchor cart providing anchorage, work equipment, and material transport for buildings under construction or roofs without permanent fall protection systems.
• Nophadrain Green Roof and Terrace Systems Specialized green roof solutions from Dutch manufacturer Nophadrain, including extensive and intensive green roof systems, roof terrace systems, and parking garage roof systems for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• PELTITARVIKE Roof Wells and Penetrations Stainless steel and copper roof wells, parking wells, terrace grates, water spouts, bollards, and roof penetrations from Finnish manufacturer PELTITARVIKE for flat and pitched roofs.
• Topwet Flat Roof Drainage Flat roof drainage solutions including roof wells, overflow drains, drainage systems, low-pressure ventilators, and roof penetrations with accessories.
• Snow Guards for Roofs (CWL Lundberg and Vesivek) Snow guards and roof safety products from Swedish manufacturer CWL Lundberg and Finnish manufacturer Vesivek, including powder-coated products designed for durability in Nordic weather conditions.
• Vesivek Rainwater Drainage Systems Rainwater drainage systems for roofs and balconies along with complementary roof safety products from Finnish manufacturer Vesivek.
• RENOLIT Roof Membranes Synthetic roof membrane materials for flat roof waterproofing applications.
• NordBitumi FLEXPOL Flat Roof Waterproofing FLEXPOL flat roof waterproofing membrane roll materials supplied by NordBitumi for flat roof construction and renovation.
• KATTOPOJAT Roll Materials Roll materials for flat roof construction and renovation applications.
• JUAL Roof Wells Roof wells for drainage and access applications.
• Balcony Rainwater Drainage Systems Sademevee äravoolusüsteemid (stormwater drainage systems) for balconies and adjacent structures.
• Plekitööd (Sheet Metal Fabrication Services) Custom sheet metal fabrication and installation services for roofing projects, providing made-to-order components to contractors, building owners, and sheet metal workers.
• Ekspertiis (Expert Roof Assessment) Expert assessment services for roofing projects, providing technical evaluation and professional advice to building owners and contractors.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VILPEcoreTechnology or IntegrationFinnish manufacturer of ventilation systems, roof penetrations, and related products. Katusemaailm is the Estonian representative/distributor. Products include roof ventilators, exhaust pipes, intake vents, and the VILPE Silent Kitchen system.
• KATEPALcoreTechnology or IntegrationFinnish manufacturer of SBS rubber bitumen roof tiles and flat roof roll materials. Katusemaailm represents KATEPAL products in Estonia.
• ABS SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of fall protection and safety systems for buildings and industrial facilities. ABS Safety develops and manufactures fall protection equipment including anchor posts and safety systems.
• NophadraincoreTechnology or IntegrationDutch specialist in roof drainage systems, green roof solutions, roof terraces, and parking structure systems. Focuses on special-purpose roof systems.
• PELTITARVIKEcoreTechnology or IntegrationFinnish manufacturer producing stainless steel and copper roof wells, parking wells, and related accessories.
• TigaTech / TigaSafecoreTechnology or IntegrationAustrian manufacturer of professional roof safety systems. TigaSafe products are developed by TigaTech, a roof safety systems professional. Modern welding technology and laser robots ensure reliable and durable products. Made exclusively in Austria.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IKO: International roofing materials manufacturer (bitumen shingles, membranes, insulation). Directly comparable to the KATEPAL and NordBitumi/RENOLIT/Kattopojat roll material categories carried by Katusemaailm, though at global manufacturer scale.
• Würth: Global supplier of fasteners, tools, and building materials with strong Nordic/Baltic presence serving professional trades. Comparable as a multi-brand professional distributor with technical advisory services, though broader in scope than Katusemaailm.
• Ruukki Construction (SSAB): Finnish/European steel roofing and building envelope manufacturer with established presence in the Baltics. Overlaps with Katusemaailm's roofing and ventilation portfolio at a much broader scale and through direct manufacturer relationships rather than distribution.
• BMI Group: One of Europe's largest roofing and waterproofing systems manufacturers (bitumen, membranes, tiles). Comparable via the KATEPAL bitumen tile product line and flat roof membrane categories Katusemaailm distributes, though BMI operates as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Optimera (Saint-Gobain Distribution): Nordic building materials distributor owned by Saint-Gobain, serving professional contractors with roofing, insulation, and interior products. Similar B2B distribution model and customer base (professional builders) as Katusemaailm, but at substantially greater scale.
• Stark Group (formerly STARK): Leading Nordic and Northern European building materials distributor serving professional contractors. Closely comparable distribution model to Katusemaailm — wholesale/distributor of roofing and building envelope products to contractors — but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Bauhof: Estonian building materials and home improvement retail chain. Comparable as a competing Estonian channel for roofing and renovation products purchased by building owners and smaller contractors, but with broader mass-market focus rather than premium Nordic-brand specialization.
• K-rauta (Kesko): Major Baltic building materials and DIY retail chain operating in Estonia. Comparable as a competing channel for roofing and ventilation products purchased by contractors and building owners, though more generalist and mass-market than Katusemaailm's specialist positioning.
• Espak (Balti-Espak): Estonian building materials wholesaler serving both professional contractors and DIY customers. Comparable channel (Estonian building materials distribution to contractors), though broader assortment and less Nordic-brand specialty positioning.

Direct peers

• Lindab: Swedish manufacturer and distributor of steel roofing, ventilation, and building envelope products with deep Nordic roots. Closely comparable to Katusemaailm in product categories (roofing accessories, ventilation) and Nordic-climate specialization, though operating at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/katusemaailm

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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