Nophadrain B.v.
Nophadrain B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of geocomposite drainage systems for trafficable, green, water-retention, and solar roofs, selling ND Drainage Systems through 30+ distributors across 30+ countries from its Kerkrade HQ with subsidiaries in Germany and Romania.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersKerkrade, Netherlands
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Nophadrain B.v. does
Nophadrain B.V. is a privately-held Dutch manufacturer specializing in geocomposite drainage systems and complete roof build-up systems for functional, green, water-retention, and solar roofs. Founded in the Netherlands with more than 30 years of operating history, the company designs, produces, and sells integrated drainage solutions under the ND Drainage Systems brand from its headquarters and production facility in Kerkrade, with regional operating subsidiaries Nophadrain GmbH (Aachen, Germany) and Nophadrain Romania SRL (Bucharest, Romania).
The company's core technology is an all-in-one drainage system that laminates a filter geotextile, a dimpled HIPS (high-impact polystyrene) membrane, and a protection layer into a single roll. The proprietary conical dimple geometry, produced from recycled HIPS, delivers high compressive and creep resistance that maintains drainage capacity under both static and dynamic loads. ND Drainage Systems are CE marked under European harmonized standard hEN 13252, and the portfolio is organized around four end-use roof system categories: trafficable roofs, green roofs, water-retention roofs, and solar roofs, plus complementary components such as sedum cassettes, root barriers, inspection chambers, and edge profiles.
Nophadrain operates a sales-led, channel-driven go-to-market: products are sold exclusively through a network of more than 30 distribution partners across more than 30 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East, with technical sales support and on-site consulting provided to specifiers, contractors, and installers. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sale of drainage systems and roof components, with pricing provided on a quote basis tailored to project specifications. The company has approximately 20 named employees across management, technical sales, office management, finance, production, and technical service.
Nophadrain B.v. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nophadrain B.v.
- Legal name
- Nophadrain BV
- Website
- https://nophadrain.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Nophadrain B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of geocomposite drainage systems for trafficable, green, water-retention, and solar roofs, selling ND Drainage Systems through 30+ distributors across 30+ countries from its Kerkrade HQ with subsidiaries in Germany and Romania.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nophadrain B.v. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Roof Drainage Systems
- NAICS
- Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)
- SIC
- Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Gutters, Downspouts & Drainage (Install/Repair) (HSAPAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Drainage & Grading for Hardscapes (French Drains, Swales, Base Prep) (HSAIACAK), Landscape Grading, Drainage & Site Preparation (HSAIABAD), Dewatering & Temporary Groundwater Control (IMAFAKAH)
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Where Nophadrain B.v. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kerkrade
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Nophadrain B.v. 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
- Drainage Systems and Roof Components Sales: Sale of ND drainage systems and related roof components (filter layers, protection layers, sedum cassettes, vegetation layers, root barriers, inspection chambers, edge profiles) for trafficable roofs, green roofs, water retention roofs, and solar roofs.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Nophadrain B.v. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nophadrain develops and manufactures geocomposite drainage systems and complete roof build-up systems for green, trafficable, water retention, and solar roofs. The core ND Drainage System combines a filter geotextile, dimpled membrane made of recycled high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), and a protection layer into a single all-in-one rolled product, complemented by roof-specific systems and accessories such as sedum cassettes, root barriers, and edge profiles.
Product overview
Nophadrain develops and manufactures geocomposite drainage systems serving as the foundation for four main roof system types: trafficable roofs (Verkeersdaken), green roofs (Groendaken), water retention roofs (Waterretentiedaken), and solar roofs (Solardaken). Their core product is the ND Drainage System, an all-in-one solution combining filter geotextile, dimpled membrane and protection layer in recycled polystyrene (HIPS). The company offers various component products including sedum cassettes (including the new ND re-GROW), filter and drainage layers, root barriers, inspection chambers, and edge profiles. They also provide advisory and engineering services for roof design and installation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ND Drainage Systems: The company's core product line of all-in-one drainage systems combining filter geotextile, dimpled membrane, and protection layer.
Products and services
- ND Drainage Systems All-in-one geocomposite drainage systems combining filter geotextile, dimpled membrane and protection layer into a single roll. Made from recycled high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) with conical-shaped dimples for optimal drainage, creep resistance, and high compressive strength. CE marked to DIN EN 13252. Used by roofing contractors, green roof installers, and landscapers as the foundation layer for trafficable, green, water retention, and solar roof systems.
- Verkeersdaken (Trafficable Roofs) System Integrated roof build-up system designed for roofs that experience vehicle or pedestrian traffic, featuring ND Drainage Systems with high compressive strength suitable for dynamic loads. Supports parking decks, rooftop plazas, driveways on roofs, and walkable surfaces on roof structures.
- Groendaken (Green Roofs) System Drainage and growing system for vegetated roof applications, supporting various types of vegetation including sedum, extensive, and intensive green roof configurations on rooftops.
- Waterretentiedaken (Water Retention Roofs) System Roof build-up system designed to buffer and retain rainwater, helping manage stormwater runoff on urban buildings while supplying vegetation water needs.
- Solardaken (Solar Roofs) System Roof build-up system supporting solar panel installation, combining ND Drainage functionality with renewable energy infrastructure and wind resistance on rooftops.
- ND re-GROW Sedum Cassettes The first 100% regrowing sedum cassette for green roof vegetation systems, allowing sedum plants to regenerate on rooftops. Designed for use with Nophadrain Green Roof systems.
- Green Roof Packages Complete bundled systems combining vegetation layers, growing medium, and drainage components for turnkey green roof installation, supplied to installers and contractors.
Quantifiable outcome
- 1,500 m² multifunctional roof project completed successfully in Amsterdam (2023)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Nophadrain B.v.
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Nophadrain B.v. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Nophadrain B.v. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Vereniging Bouwwerk BegroenersminorDutch association of green roof professionals - partnership for industry collaboration and knowledge sharing
- BuGGminorGerman professional association for green roofs and building greening - industry collaboration
- GreenproofminorPartner organization for green roof certification and quality assurance
- HDO DakbedekkingenminorDutch roofing partner distributing Nophadrain products
- Nationaal Daken PlanminorDutch national roofing platform partner
- StreetproofminorPartner for street and urban applications
- TotaalDakConceptminorTotal roof concept partner providing integrated solutions
- VBSH e.VminorGerman association for roof and building professionals
- AGRO CS a.s.coreDistribution partner for Czech Republic, providing Nophadrain drainage systems for green and utility roofs
- Agro CS Slovakia, a.s.coreDistribution partner for Slovakia
- Alfa Alfa Energy SA – ESHAcoreDistribution partner for Greece (esha.gr)
- Archipark LLCcoreDistribution partner for Ukraine (evasad.com)
- Armada Botanik San.Tic.LTD.STIcoreDistribution partner for Turkey (aquaverde.com.tr)
- C. Hasse & Sohn Inh. E. Rädecke GmbH & Co. KGcoreDistribution partner for Germany (hasse.info)
- Drain Design Construct B.V.coreDistribution partner for Netherlands (ddc-heinenoord.nl)
- Du Pré GroenprojectencoreDistribution partner for Netherlands (dupre-groenprojecten.nl)
- ECOLA Bosnia and HerzegovinacoreRegional distribution partner for Bosnia and Herzegovina, managed by Bojan Balen
- ECOLA CroatiacoreRegional distribution partner for Croatia, managed by Bojan Balen
- ECOLA MontenegrocoreRegional distribution partner for Montenegro
- ECOLA SerbiacoreRegional distribution partner for Serbia, managed by Bojan Balen. Collaboration began six years ago with innovative sustainable materials ranked number one in domestic market.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Nophadrain B.v. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sika AG: Global Swiss construction-chemicals and roofing-systems manufacturer offering waterproofing membranes and integrated roof solutions. Has the scale and channel reach to compete for large commercial drainage and waterproofing specifications alongside Nophadrain's offering.
- IKO: Multinational roofing manufacturer offering membranes, insulation and roof systems. Listed in Nophadrain's own materials as a partner/customer relationship, and overlaps as a broad roofing incumbent in commercial specifications.
- Soprema Group: European manufacturer of waterproofing membranes, insulation and roof systems with a growing green-roof portfolio. Comparable as a multi-product incumbent whose roof build-ups include drainage and protection layers overlapping with Nophadrain's systems.
- Carlisle Construction Materials: Large US-headquartered roofing and waterproofing systems manufacturer with European activities. Overlaps with Nophadrain on commercial flat-roof drainage and protection components sold through project-channel partners.
- Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: Major German manufacturer of flat-roof waterproofing and green-roof systems with a broad portfolio including drainage, vegetation and insulation. Overlaps with Nophadrain on green-roof drainage but competes from a much larger, multi-product platform.
Regional players
- Alwitra GmbH & Co. German specialist in flat-roof waterproofing and roof drainage systems, including drain outlets and protective layers. Closely comparable to Nophadrain's roof-drainage focus, with primary overlap in the German-speaking market.
Direct peers
- ZinCo GmbH: German manufacturer of green roof and roof drainage systems, including dimpled membranes, protection layers and system builds. Closest direct comparable to Nophadrain in product architecture and target applications.
- Optigreen GmbH: German manufacturer of green roof systems, including drainage, vegetation and substrate layers. Direct competitor offering integrated roof build-ups very similar to Nophadrain's ND Drainage Systems across Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Nophadrain B.v. social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Nophadrain B.v. financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Nophadrain B.v. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Nophadrain B.v. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Nophadrain B.v. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Nophadrain B.v. M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Nophadrain B.v.
What does Nophadrain B.v. do?
Nophadrain develops and manufactures geocomposite drainage systems and complete roof build-up systems for green, trafficable, water retention, and solar roofs. The core ND Drainage System combines a filter geotextile, dimpled membrane made of recycled high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), and a protection layer into a single all-in-one rolled product, complemented by roof-specific systems and accessories such as sedum cassettes, root barriers, and edge profiles.
Is Nophadrain B.v. a public or private company?
Nophadrain B.v. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Nophadrain B.v. founded?
Nophadrain B.v. was founded in -1.
Where is Nophadrain B.v. based?
Nophadrain B.v. is headquartered in Kerkrade, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Nophadrain B.v. make money?
One revenue line is on record: drainage Systems and Roof Components Sales.
Who are Nophadrain B.v.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sika AG, IKO, Soprema Group, Carlisle Construction Materials and Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG. Alwitra GmbH & Co. is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are ZinCo GmbH and Optigreen GmbH.
Does Nophadrain B.v. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nophadrain B.v..
What industry is Nophadrain B.v. in?
Nophadrain B.v.'s product category is Roof Drainage Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPAKAG, Gutters, Downspouts & Drainage (Install/Repair), with a secondary code of HSAIACAK, Drainage & Grading for Hardscapes (French Drains, Swales, Base Prep). Its NAICS code is 237110 and its SIC code is 2950.