What Ibic does

IBIC is a Belgian specialist contractor headquartered in Aartselaar that designs, installs, and maintains green roofs (groendaken) and fall protection systems (valbeveiliging) for commercial, residential, institutional, and public-sector buildings. Founded in 1996, the company has operated for 25+ years and serves customers across Flanders and Brussels via direct enterprise sales to project developers, building owners, architects, general contractors, and condominium associations (VME).

The company's core offering is its Totaalconcept (total concept) — an integrated package covering design, realization, and ongoing maintenance of rooftop solutions. Its green roof portfolio spans intensive (20+ cm substrate), semi-intensive (13–20 cm), and extensive (7–12 cm sedum-based) systems, plus the trademarked Zoemdak® biodiversity roof concept developed with KU Leuven and Hogeschoul PXL research partners to attract pollinators via specialized seed mixes. Its fall protection portfolio includes Soprasafe Single Fix mono-anchor points (from parent SOPREMA Group), lifelines, railings, safety markings, and access ladders. Underlying technology combines SOPREMA's waterproofing membrane expertise with substrate systems from German supplier Vulkatec and retention/blue roof drainage products (Retentio, Slowli).

IBIC generates revenue through two mechanisms: project-based one-time installations (design + realization) sold via custom quotes to enterprise clients, and recurring maintenance contracts priced at approximately €1 per square meter per service session, typically delivered twice yearly. The company operates exclusively through direct enterprise sales with no distributor or channel partner network. Since approximately 2018, IBIC has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of SOPREMA Group, having absorbed the De Boer Green and De Boer Safety business units, which added fall protection to its original green roof business.

Name

Ibic

Legal name

IBIC

Website

https://ibic.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IBIC is a Belgian specialist contractor designing, installing, and maintaining green roofs and rooftop fall protection systems for project developers, architects, building owners, contractors, and condominium associations across Flanders and Brussels as a subsidiary of SOPREMA Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Roof & Rooftop Safety Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816), Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Railing, Guardrail & Balustrade Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAI), Retaining Walls & Hardscape Structures (HSAPALAH)

Keywords

• Green roof systems
• Fall protection solutions
• Rooftop safety equipment
• Green roof maintenance
• Biodiversity green roofs

Headquarters

HQ city

Aartselaar

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Roof Design, Realization & Maintenance: IBIC provides complete green roof solutions including design, installation, and periodic maintenance. They work with architects and project developers from the design phase and deliver turnkey projects. Revenue comes from both new installations and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Fall Protection Systems: Installation and inspection of fall protection systems including anchor points, lifeline systems, safety markings, ladders, and railings for flat and sloped roofs. Includes waterproof sealing of anchor points.
3. Maintenance Contracts: Periodic maintenance services for green roofs. IBIC offers maintenance contracts to keep green roofs in optimal condition, typically twice yearly interventions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IBIC designs, installs, and maintains green roof systems (intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive) and fall protection systems (anchor points, lifelines, railings, safety markings, and ladders) for flat and sloped roofs. Operating as a Belgian B2B specialist contractor, the company delivers a "total concept" covering design, realization, and ongoing maintenance for project developers, architects, building owners, general contractors, and condominium associations.

Product overview

IBIC is a Belgian specialist company (part of the SOPREMA Group since approximately 2018) offering green roofs (groendaken) and fall protection systems (valbeveiliging) with over 25 years of experience. The company operates on a 'totaalconcept' (total concept) model, providing integrated design, realization, and maintenance services. Their green roof portfolio includes intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive systems, plus specialized offerings like the biodiversity-focused Zoemdak® for pollinator habitats and retention/blue roofs for water management. Fall protection offerings encompass anchor points (including the SOPREMA Soprasafe Single Fix), lifelines, railings, safety markings, and access ladders. The company also acquired De Boer Green & De Boer Safety, integrating their expertise into the IBIC Safety division. IBIC collaborates with research partners including Natuurpunt, KU Leuven, and Hogeschool PXL on biodiversity projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Groendaken (Green Roofs) Vegetated rooftop systems including intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive configurations that provide stormwater buffering, insulation, biodiversity support, and aesthetic benefits. Designed and installed for commercial, residential, and public building owners.
• Valbeveiliging (Fall Protection) Complete fall protection systems for flat and sloped roofs ensuring worker safety at heights of 2 meters or more, including anchor points, lifelines, railings, safety markings, and ladders. Targeted at building owners and contractors needing safety compliance.
• Zoemdak® / Api-toits® Biodiversity-focused green roof system with specially developed seed mixes designed to attract pollinators, particularly bees. Developed through research partnerships with universities and nature organizations to create full habitats for wild pollinators.
• Totaalconcept (Total Concept) Integrated service package covering the entire green roof or fall protection project lifecycle including design, realization, and maintenance. Provides customers with a single-source solution combining aesthetics, safety, and ongoing care.
• Onderhoud (Maintenance Services) Periodic maintenance services for green roofs including vegetation care, substrate fertilization, weed removal, and inspection in line with CSTC (Belgian Building Research Institute) guidelines. Priced at approximately 1 euro per square meter per maintenance session.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Natuurpunt StudieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration with Natuurpunt biodiversity experts to study and improve pollinator attraction on IBIC's Zoemdak green roofs. Natuurpunt specialists help measure and validate biodiversity outcomes.
• KU LeuvenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research partnership with Prof. em. Martin Hermy from KU Leuven for the Zoemdak project studying optimal planting combinations for wild pollinator attraction on green roofs.
• Hogeschool PXL (PXL BIO-Research)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research partnership with PXL Bio-Research department (Carmen Van Mechelen) for the Zoemdak project studying optimal green roof compositions for biodiversity.
• SOPREMA GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2018SOPREMA Group acquired De Boer NV and integrated De Boer Green & De Boer Safety into IBIC. IBIC has been part of SOPREMA for approximately 10 years. SOPREMA provides access to proprietary waterproofing products like Soprasafe anchor systems, Retentio drainage panels, and Slowli controlled drainage systems.
• De Boer Green & De Boer SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Family business De Boer NV was acquired by SOPREMA Group, with its green and safety divisions transferred to IBIC. This added fall protection expertise and personnel to IBIC's capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Optigrün international AG: Optigrün is a leading German manufacturer and supplier of green roof systems with extensive, intensive, and retention roof solutions. Closely comparable to IBIC's product portfolio including Retentio/Slowli-style stormwater retention and biodiversity concepts.
• Xero Flor International: Xero Flor is a German manufacturer of pre-vegetated green roof mats, including biodiversity and sedum systems. Comparable to IBIC's extensive green roof and Zoemdak-style biodiversity offerings across the European market.
• ZinCo GmbH: ZinCo is a German green roof system provider with extensive product lines for extensive, intensive, and retention roofs. Comparable to IBIC as a European specialty green roof specialist serving architects, developers, and contractors.
• Sempergreen: Sempergreen is a Dutch-based green roof specialist offering sedum and extensive green roof systems across Europe. Directly comparable to IBIC's extensive green roof offering, with similar product mix and Western European project focus.

Broad incumbents

• SOPREMA Group: SOPREMA is IBIC's parent and a global waterproofing and insulation conglomerate. While IBIC is a subsidiary, SOPREMA itself competes in adjacent roofing/waterproofing categories and provides the proprietary technologies (Soprasafe, Retentio, Slowli) that IBIC installs.
• Sika AG: Sika is a global specialty chemicals company with roofing and waterproofing systems, including green roof-compatible membranes. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping waterproofing and roof system technologies.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle is a North American roofing and waterproofing manufacturer with green roof system offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing roof membrane and green roof systems, though primarily serving the US market.
• Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG: Bauder is one of Europe's largest roofing manufacturers with a dedicated green roof systems division. Overlaps with IBIC on green roof and waterproofing scope but operates at much broader scale across multiple roofing categories.

Regional players

• Axter SA: Axter is a French-based waterproofing and green roof systems provider. Comparable to IBIC as a regional European player with green roof and waterproofing systems, primarily serving the French market.
• Dak & Tuin B.V. Dak & Tuin is a Dutch-based green roof and roof garden installer. Comparable to IBIC as a regional Western European specialty contractor offering design, installation, and maintenance of green roof systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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