Zinco USA LLC

What Zinco USA LLC does

ZinCo USA, Inc. (operating as Zinco USA LLC) is the North American subsidiary of German green roof systems manufacturer ZinCo GmbH, established in Braintree, Massachusetts in 2007 to serve the US and Canadian markets. The company supplies engineered green roof systems and proprietary components for extensive, intensive, hybrid, stormwater management, and specialty rooftop landscapes, including product families such as Sedum Carpet, Perennial Garden, Roof Garden, Recreational Park, Walkways, Driveways, Urban Rooftop Farming, and Amenity Roofs. Its technology platform is built around modular, layered system build-ups consisting of root barriers, protection mats, drainage and water storage elements (notably the trademarked Floradrain® FD 25-E, FD 40-E, FD 60 neo; Georaster® for sloped roofs up to 35°; and Stabilodrain® SD 30 rated for loads up to 10,000 lbs/ft²), filter sheets, and engineered growing media (Zincoblend® E, F, I, M).

ZinCo USA generates revenue through two streams: sale of proprietary system components and project-specific technical engineering services. Distribution operates via a direct sales team handling phone and email inquiries, supplemented by a network of certified installers trained on ZinCo systems, and connected to the parent company's international subsidiary network spanning Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Marketing combines organic social channels, trade exhibitions, design/contractor seminars, downloadable planning guides, CAD details, and product data sheets. Customer segments include commercial real estate developers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, multi-family residential projects, parking structure operators, and hospitality/retail buildings, with named reference projects including Cornell University Milstein Hall, NYC High Line Park, Baystate Medical Center, VanDusen Botanical Garden, and Charlesview Residences in Boston.

The US entity is privately held and operates as a strategic operating subsidiary of ZinCo GmbH, which was founded in Germany in 1957 and underwent a management buy-out in 2002. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are handled on a project-by-project basis. No public funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership changes specific to ZinCo USA are documented in the available data.

Name

Zinco USA LLC

Legal name

ZinCo USA, Inc.

Website

https://zinco-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ZinCo USA, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of German green roof systems manufacturer ZinCo GmbH, supplying engineered modular rooftop landscape systems and proprietary components (Floradrain®, Georaster®, Stabilodrain®, Zincoblend®) to architects, contractors, developers, and building owners across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Roof Systems

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof-Mounted Systems Integration (PV, Green Roofs, Roof Gardens, Snow Guards) (IMAFAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roof Installation & Replacement (HSAPAKAA)

Keywords

• Green roof systems
• Vegetated roof systems
• Roof drainage components
• Stormwater management roofs
• Rooftop farming systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Braintree

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Roof System Components and Solutions: Sale of proprietary green roof system components including drainage elements, growing media, protection mats, filter sheets, root barriers, and complete system build-ups. Products are sold to architects, contractors, developers, and building owners for new construction and renovation projects.
2. Technical Engineering Services: Project-specific engineering support and technical consulting for green roof planning and design. Includes specification suggestions, CAD details, and system customization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ZinCo USA designs, supplies, and engineers complete green roof systems for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings across North America. Its portfolio includes extensive, intensive, hybrid (walkways/driveways), stormwater management, urban farming, and amenity roof systems built from proprietary modular components (Floradrain drainage elements, Georaster, Stabilodrain, Zincoblend growing media, filter sheets, protection mats, and root barriers). The company also provides project-specific technical engineering support, CAD details, and system customization for architects, contractors, developers, and building owners.

Product overview

ZinCo USA offers a comprehensive portfolio of green roof systems and components for both residential and commercial applications. The core offering consists of two main categories of green roof systems: Extensive systems (Sedum Carpet, Ornamental Sedum, Sloped Sedum) which are lightweight with shallow build-up heights and require minimal maintenance; and Intensive systems (Perennial Garden, Roof Garden, Recreational Park) which offer greater design flexibility for lawns, perennials, shrubs, and trees. The portfolio also includes Hybrid Green Roofs (Walkways, Driveways) for combining paved surfaces with vegetation, Stormwater Management Roofs for water detention, and Specialty Roofs (Urban Rooftop Farming, Amenity Roofs) for specialized applications. Supporting these systems is a complete range of components including Floradrain drainage elements (FD 25-E, FD 40-E, FD 60 neo), Georaster elements for sloped roofs, Stabilodrain SD 30 for heavy-duty applications, Zincoblend growing media (E, F, I, M), filter sheets, protection mats, and root barriers. The systems are engineered as modular, layered build-ups where each component serves specific functions including root barrier, protection, drainage, filtration, and plant growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sedum Carpet Lightweight extensive green roof system with approximately 3.75 in. build-up height and approximately 0.8 gal/sq. ft. water storage, featuring low-growing Sedum species that resist wind and frost. Designed for architects, contractors, and building owners seeking a low-maintenance vegetated roof.
• Ornamental Sedum Extensive green roof system with sophisticated design and individual character, combining various Sedum species and perennials with a longer blooming period and a minimum growing medium depth of 2.75 in. Intended for architects and developers specifying visually distinct extensive roofs.
• Sloped Sedum Extensive green roof system using Georaster elements to enable installation on roofs with slopes exceeding 20° and up to 35°, with build-up height of approximately 5 in. For architects and contractors installing pitched vegetated roofs.
• Perennial Garden Intensive green roof system build-up for growing a wide variety of blooming perennials, aromatic shrubs, and ornamental grasses, with build-up height of approximately 6.75 in. Aimed at developers and landscape architects designing amenity roofs with diverse plantings.
• Roof Garden Top-quality intensive green roof system with high water storage capacity and flexible design options including walkways, patios, water features, and playgrounds, with substrate depth from 10 in. For developers and architects specifying premium amenity roofs.
• Recreational Park System that turns underground garage decks into parks using Stabilodrain SD 30, designed for heavy loads and vehicular access with both hard and soft landscape options. For parking structure owners, residential developers, and hospitality operators.
• Walkways on Roofs and Plaza Decks Well-engineered systems and accessories for combining paved areas with green roofs for recreation or sporting surfaces, available in hard and soft landscape configurations. For architects and contractors designing hybrid rooftop walkways.
• Driveways on Roofs and Plaza Decks Heavy-duty build-up systems meeting all requirements for durable functionality under driveways, fire brigade access, or parking areas on roofs and plaza decks. For engineers and contractors specifying green roofs rated for vehicular loads.
• Stormwater Management Roof Well-engineered stormwater management roof system designed to detain stormwater and release it in a pre-defined period, available in extensive and intensive versions. For municipalities, developers, and building owners subject to stormwater management requirements.
• Urban Rooftop Farming System build-up with proven drainage technology for growing vegetables and fruits on roofs, using Floradrain FD 60 neo with Zincoblend F growing medium. For developers, building owners, and urban farmers specifying productive rooftop installations.
• Amenity Roofs Specialized roof solutions enabling amenities such as pool landscapes, sports courts, running tracks, pet parks, BBQ facilities, and quiet seating areas on rooftops. For hospitality operators, residential developers, and amenity-focused commercial projects.
• Floradrain FD 25-E Pressure-resistant drainage and water storage element of recycled polyolefin for use on extensive green roofs. Sold as a standalone component to contractors and installers building extensive green roof assemblies.
• Floradrain FD 40-E Drainage and water storage element of recycled polyolefin for use on extensive and intensive green roofs with or without slope. Sold as a standalone component to contractors and installers.
• Floradrain FD 60 neo Highly efficient drainage and water storage element made of profiled plastic, suitable for intensive green roofs. Sold as a standalone component for intensive vegetated roof systems.
• Georaster Grid element of recycled polyethylene, applicable as shear force protection on pitched green roofs or as reinforcement for pavings. Sold as a standalone component to contractors installing sloped roofs or reinforced surfaces.
• Stabilodrain SD 30 Heavy-duty drainage element specifically engineered for application on top of underground parking garages, designed to withstand heavy loads and dynamic forces (up to 10,000 lbs/ft²). Sold as a standalone component for vehicular and pedestrian plaza deck applications.
• Zincoblend E System substrate (engineered growing medium) for extensive green roofs in single- or multiple-layer build-up. Sold as a standalone input to contractors building extensive green roofs.
• Zincoblend I System substrate (engineered growing medium) for intensive green roofs in multiple-layer build-up. Sold as a standalone input for intensive green roof systems.
• Zincoblend F System substrate (engineered growing medium) suitable for lawn (seed sowing or turf) used in urban rooftop farming applications. Sold as a standalone input for urban farming green roof systems.
• Zincoblend M Mono clay material used as a mineral sub-substrate in combination with Zincoblend I for substrate depths exceeding 14 inches. Sold as a standalone input for deep intensive green roof build-ups.
• Filter Sheet SF Geotextile of thermally strengthened polypropylene, applicable as filter sheet above drainage elements for normal mechanical stress. Sold as a standalone component in the green roof system build-up.
• Protection Mat SSM 45 Water and nutrient storage mat of synthetic fibres for application as a protection layer under green roofs, gravel fills, and slab pavings. Sold as a standalone component in the ZinCo system build-up.
• Root Barrier WSF 40 Established, proven, and tested sheet made of environmentally friendly polyethylene for use as root protection under extensive green roofs. Sold as a standalone component for root protection.
• Root Barrier WSB 100-PO FLL-tested sheet to be hot-air welded, applicable as root and rhizome protection for extensive and especially intensive green roofs. Sold as a standalone component for intensive root protection.
• Technical Engineering and Project Consulting Project-specific technical engineering support and consulting for green roof planning, design, specification suggestions, CAD details, and system customization. For architects, contractors, developers, and building owners planning green roof projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dust filtration: 10-20% of dust particles removed from air by green roof foliage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZinCo GmbH (Germany - Parent Company)coreOthersZinCo USA operates as a subsidiary of the German parent company ZinCo GmbH, founded in 1957. The parent company provides product technology, engineering expertise, and coordinates global operations across multiple countries including Ukraine, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, Denmark, and Spain.
• ZinCo Italia srlcoreOthersItalian subsidiary of ZinCo, established in 2010 to serve the Italian market with green roof systems and technical support.
• ZinCo Nederland B.V.coreOthersDutch subsidiary established in 2001, providing green roof solutions to the Netherlands market.
• ZinCo AG SwitzerlandcoreOthersSwiss subsidiary established during 1987-1990 expansion period, serving the Swiss market.
• ZinCo SingaporecoreOthersSingapore subsidiary established in 2003, serving Southeast Asian markets.
• ZinCo Cubiertas Ecologicas S.L. (Spain)coreOthersSpanish subsidiary established 2007-2018, providing growing media and green roof solutions including products for Ibiza Airport project.
• ZinCo Ukraine LLCcoreOthersUkrainian subsidiary established in 2010, extending ZinCo's presence to Eastern European markets.
• ZinCo DenmarkminorOthersDanish subsidiary established in 2003, serving Scandinavian markets.
• Cubiertas Ecológicas S.L. (Associated Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated company that supplied specialized growing media meeting strict weight requirements (53 lbs/cft / 850 kg/m³) for the Ibiza Airport project, demonstrating product customization capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tremco Roofing: Tremco is a broad building envelope incumbent offering roofing, waterproofing, and vegetated roof-compatible systems, providing alternative supply paths that compete with ZinCo USA on commercial construction bids.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle is a large US roofing and building envelope manufacturer offering single-ply membranes and accessory systems used as substrates or complements in vegetated roofing, competing for the underlying roofing scope of green roof projects.
• Henry Company: Henry Company is a major North American building envelope and waterproofing manufacturer whose green roof-compatible membranes and systems compete broadly with ZinCo USA in commercial roofing bids.
• Sika Sarnafil: Sika Sarnafil is a broad roofing-membrane incumbent whose portfolio includes compatible green roof assemblies; it competes with ZinCo USA on the building envelope for projects that integrate waterproofing and vegetated systems.

Emerging players

• Vegetal i.D. Vegetal i.D. is a French-origin competitor offering modular extensive and intensive green roof systems with comparable drainage and growing-medium components, expanding from Europe into selected international markets.

Direct peers

• LiveRoof: LiveRoof supplies modular hybrid green roof systems with a national network of regional growers and installers in North America, competing head-to-head with ZinCo USA for extensive sedum and intensive roof garden specifications.
• American Hydrotech (Sika): American Hydrotech, part of Sika, provides waterproofing membranes plus the Garden Roof green roof assembly — a directly comparable system offering targeting the same commercial and institutional customers as ZinCo USA.
• Xero Flor America: Xero Flor is one of the most established North American providers of pre-vegetated modular green roof systems, directly competing with ZinCo USA across extensive and intensive applications and sharing the same architect/contractor buyer base.
• Optigreen: Optigreen is a European-origin green roof systems manufacturer with multilayer system build-ups and proprietary drainage/growing media products closely analogous to ZinCo's portfolio, competing internationally and increasingly in North America.
• Barrett Company: Barrett offers the RoofTop growing media and green roof systems used by US green roof installers, competing with ZinCo's Zincoblend substrate and Floradrain drainage elements on extensive and intensive projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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