Volth Materials Gmbh

What Volth Materials Gmbh does

Volth Materials GmbH is a Reutlingen-based B2B procurement and distribution company specializing in high-performance silica aerogel insulation materials. It is a subsidiary of the Vollmer Gruppe, a third-generation family-owned business group established in the 1960s in the German construction industry. The company sources aerogel mats and granulate from selected European manufacturers with production in Asia under strict quality supervision, and supplies these to German and European Mittelstand (mid-sized industrial) customers across machinery & plant engineering, energy technology, e-mobility and battery technology, infrastructure and data centers, high-tech/specialty applications, and technical containers.

Its core product portfolio consists of hydrophobic silica aerogel insulation mats (≤0.018 W/mK thermal conductivity, -200 to +650°C range, fire class A1, density 150–250 kg/m³) and hydrophobic silica aerogel granulate (0.3–3 mm particles) for cavity filling and composite use, plus a dedicated container-insulation solution. The underlying technology is silica (SiO2) aerogel — a nanoporous material delivering 2–3x better insulation than conventional mineral wool or PUR foam, with claimed outcomes of 50–80% thickness reduction, 20–70% energy savings, and 2–3x service life versus conventional insulation.

Volth Materials operates a sales-led, direct B2B model. Revenue is generated through (1) one-time product sales of aerogel mats and granulate, (2) strategic procurement services covering supplier negotiation, logistics, customs, and documentation, and (3) customized financing solutions including international currency hedging. Pricing is quote-based, opaque, and tied to volume and specification; multi-year contracts are typical. Customer acquisition runs through website inquiries and industry-specific content marketing (Perspektiven blog, vertical landing pages, SEO). The company is led by Managing Director Theresa Petra Hauck and operates with a reported headcount of 1–10, with global supply chains spanning 20+ countries and a stated customer base of 350+.

Name

Volth Materials Gmbh

Legal name

VOLTH Materials GmbH

Website

https://volth-materials.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Volth Materials GmbH is a Reutlingen-based B2B procurement partner supplying silica aerogel insulation mats and granulate to German and European Mittelstand industrial customers across machinery, energy, battery, data center, and specialty container applications, supported by logistics, customs, and financing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Insulation Materials

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerogel & Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) (IMADAGAG)

Keywords

• Aerogel insulation materials
• High-performance thermal insulation
• Industrial insulation procurement
• Silica aerogel products
• Strategic material sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Reutlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerogel Product Sales: Sale of silica aerogel insulation products (mats and granulate) for industrial applications. Products are sourced from selected European manufacturers with Asian production under strict quality supervision. Pricing appears to be quote-based with volume considerations.
2. Strategic Procurement Services: Comprehensive procurement services including supplier negotiation, logistics coordination, customs handling, documentation management, and international currency hedging services to support material procurement for customers.
3. Customized Financing Solutions: Tailored financing solutions for customer orders including international currency hedging to minimize financial risks in cross-border procurement transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VOLTH Materials GmbH provides strategic international procurement and logistics of high-performance silica aerogel insulation materials — primarily hydrophobic aerogel mats and hydrophobic aerogel granulate — for industrial, energy, battery, infrastructure, and high-tech applications. The company acts as a B2B procurement partner for German Mittelstand customers, combining supplier negotiation, logistics coordination, customs documentation, and international currency-hedged financing solutions into a single bundled offering. It also delivers application-specific aerogel insulation configurations for technical and special-purpose containers.

Product overview

VOLTH Materials offers a focused portfolio of high-performance silica aerogel insulation products for industrial applications, comprising two primary product lines: hydrophobic Silica Aerogel Mats and hydrophobic Silica Aerogel Granules. Both products deliver thermal conductivity below 0.018 W/mK, operate across a temperature range of −200 to +650°C, and are classified as non-combustible (Class A1). The company also provides specialized Aerogel insulation solutions tailored for technical and special-purpose containers. Beyond products, VOLTH Materials offers strategic procurement services, reliable logistics coordination (including customs documentation and on-time delivery), and flexible financing solutions including international currency hedging, positioning itself as a strategic sourcing partner for medium-sized enterprises seeking high-performance insulation materials with global supply chain access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silica Aerogel Matten (hydrophob) — Hydrophobic Silica Aerogel Insulation Mats

Quantifiable outcome

• Insulation thickness reduction of 50-80% compared to conventional materials (e.g., 10mm aerogel = ~30mm mineral wool)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vollmer GruppecoreOthersParent company relationship - VOLTH Materials is a subsidiary of the Vollmer Gruppe, a 3rd generation family-owned business group established in the 1960s in the construction industry. The parent company provides strategic direction, brand credibility, and operational support for the subsidiary's focus on high-performance material procurement.
• Selected European ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationVOLTH Materials works with selected, leading European-based manufacturers who produce aerogel products in Asia under strict supervision and highest quality standards. These are strategic manufacturing partners providing the core products that VOLTH Materials procures and supplies to customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cabot Corporation: Diversified specialty chemicals and performance materials company producing ENOVA aerogel for oil & gas, cryogenic, and coating applications. Overlaps with Volth in aerogel supply but operates as a broad incumbent across multiple material categories.
• Saint-Gobain: Major French multinational materials group producing insulation, glass, and building products through brands like ISOVER. Competes across industrial and building insulation categories with significantly larger R&D and global sales resources.
• Johns Manville: Manufacturer of building and industrial insulation products including mineral wool, fiberglass, and engineered insulation systems. Listed in Volth's customer references; competes in similar end-use applications as a broader insulation incumbent.
• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope and insulation manufacturer with high-performance rigid foam and insulated panel products. Competes for the same industrial and building insulation budgets but at much greater scale and product breadth.
• BASF: World's largest chemical company with specialty materials, insulation components, and battery materials portfolios. Overlaps with Volth in supplying high-performance industrial materials, though at vastly greater scale and product breadth.

Direct peers

• Aspen Aerogels: Leading manufacturer of aerogel insulation products (Pyrogel and Cryogel) for industrial, energy, and building applications. Most direct competitor in silica aerogel, with substantially greater scale, public-company resources, and direct OEM relationships.
• Würth: German family-owned industrial procurement and distribution company focused on trade and industrial customers, including Mittelstand. Closely comparable business model of strategic procurement and supply of technical materials to professional buyers.
• Armacell: Global manufacturer of flexible elastomeric foam and engineered foams for industrial insulation. Competes with Volth in industrial and technical insulation markets with a broader product portfolio and established manufacturing footprint.

Emerging players

• Svenska Aerogel: Swedish manufacturer of Quartzene aerogel materials for industrial applications including insulation, coatings, and composites. Smaller-scale European aerogel producer with comparable product category overlap.
• Aerogel Technologies: Specialist aerogel manufacturer focused on space, aerospace, and high-performance industrial applications. Comparable in niche aerogel focus but with proprietary manufacturing and engineering rather than distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volth-energy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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