Fermacell®

What Fermacell® does

Fermacell® is a European building materials brand specializing in gypsum fibre boards, dry floor elements, and cement-bonded panels for dry construction, timber-frame construction, and renovation applications. The brand is operated by James Hardie Netherlands B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of James Hardie Europe GmbH, and was acquired by the publicly traded James Hardie Group (NYSE: JH) from Xella International GmbH in 2018. The core technology is a homogeneous gypsum fibre board (gipsvezelplaat) made from recyclable gypsum, water, and cellulose fibres from recycled paper, which delivers fire resistance, acoustic insulation, moisture resistance, and load-bearing capacity in a single plate — eliminating the double-boarding required with conventional plasterboard. The product portfolio spans gipsvezelplaten for walls and ceilings, six variants of vloerelementen (dry floor elements) differentiated by insulation layer (mineral wool, wood fibre, polystyrene, felt, or none), Powerpanel cement-bonded boards for wet areas and facades, the Firepanel A1 non-combustible board, the Therm25™ pre-milled underfloor heating system, and the Honeycomb acoustic system, plus a full range of branded accessories.

Fermacell® serves professional construction buyers including contractors (aannemers), architects/specifiers (voorschrijvers), developers (ontwikkelaars), social housing corporations, OEMs in modular housing, and individual consumers (particulier). The customer base includes named enterprise clients such as QYUUBS (670-unit Buurtschap Te Veld project), Woonbedrijf, De Alliantie, Leithon Vastgoed, and installers Estrich Vloer B.V. and Eltherm Isolatietechniek (a 25+ year partner). The commercial model is hardware sales of building materials through a hybrid direct-and-channel GTM: three Area Sales Managers cover North, Central, and South Netherlands territories, supported by specialist OEM/flooring/facade roles, an authorized dealer network (BMN Bouwmaterialen, Baustoff + Metall Nederland, SIG), and inside sales via customer service. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; distribution is regional across Benelux with European-wide reach (NL, BE, DE, UK, FR, ES, CH, DK). The brand has been named 'Brand of the Century' by Deutsche Standards and holds EPD, BREEAM-NL, and BBA certifications.

Name

Fermacell®

Legal name

James Hardie Netherlands B.V.

Website

https://fermacell.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

European building materials brand operating gypsum fibre boards, dry floor elements, and cement-bonded panels for dry construction, timber-frame, and renovation projects, serving contractors, architects, developers, and social housing corporations across Benelux and broader Europe under James Hardie Group (NYSE: JH).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials - Dry Construction & Gypsum Fibre Boards

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (327420)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum Board & Drywall Panels (IMADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products (IMADAEAM), Exterior Sheathing & Glass-Mat Gypsum Panels (IMADAEAI), Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC)

Keywords

• Gypsum fibre boards
• Dry construction materials
• Floor elements
• Cement-bonded panels
• Building boards

Headquarters

HQ city

Niftrik

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Sale of gypsum fibre boards, floor elements, cement-bonded panels, and accessories for dry construction and timber building applications. Products sold through dealer network and direct to contractors, developers, and construction companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fermacell® manufactures and sells a system portfolio of gypsum fibre boards (gipsvezelplaten), dry floor elements (vloerelementen) in multiple insulation variants, cement-bonded Powerpanel boards, and the Therm25™ underfloor heating system for dry construction, timber construction, renovation, and facade applications. Products are sold through an authorized dealer network and direct field sales to contractors, developers, architects, and modular housing builders across Europe.

Product overview

Fermacell® is a comprehensive system solution portfolio for walls, ceilings, and floors in drywall and timber construction, owned by James Hardie. The product range centers on gypsum fibre boards (gipsvezelplaten) for walls and ceilings, dry floor elements (vloerelementen) in six variants with different insulation layers, cement-bonded Powerpanel products (H2O, HD, TE) for wet areas and facades, the Therm25™ underfloor heating system with pre-milled gypsum fibre boards, and a honeycomb system for acoustic applications. All products are complemented by dedicated accessories for walls, floors, and heating systems. The portfolio serves construction sectors including timber/CLT building, dry construction, renovation, and facade applications, with solutions addressing fire safety, acoustic performance, and moisture resistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fermacell® Powerpanel: Cement-bonded panels for wet rooms and facade applications
• Fermacell® Therm25™
• Fermacell™ Honingraatsysteem
• Fermacell™ Diepgrond
• Fermacell™ Vloeibare folie
• Fermacell™ Voegengips
• Fermacell™ DUO voegenlijm

Products and services

• Fermacell® gipsvezelplaten (Gypsum Fibre Boards) Homogeneous impact-resistant gypsum fibre finishing boards for all interior wall and ceiling applications, providing fire resistance, sound insulation, and load-bearing capacity without requiring double plating as with plasterboard.
• Fermacell® Firepanel A1 Fire protection board with A1 non-combustible classification for walls and ceilings requiring maximum fire safety.
• Fermacell® Vloerelementen 2E11 & 2E22 Dry floor elements consisting of two factory-bonded gypsum fibre boards without insulation layer, offering quick installation with low construction height, finishable after 24 hours.
• Fermacell® Vloerelementen 2E32 & 2E35 Dry floor elements with 20mm mineral wool insulation layer for optimal acoustic performance and impact sound reduction.
• Fermacell® Vloerelementen 2E31 & 2E33 Dry floor elements with 10mm wood fibre insulation layer for sustainable acoustic comfort and thermal insulation.
• Fermacell® Vloerelementen 2E13 & 2E14 Dry floor elements with polystyrene foam insulation layer for thermal insulation and lightweight construction.
• Fermacell® Vloerelementen 2E16 & 2E26 Dry floor elements with felt insulation layer for acoustic performance and vibration dampening.
• Fermacell® Powerpanel H2O Cement-bonded board designed for wet indoor areas and exterior facade applications, offering moisture resistance and durability.
• Fermacell® Powerpanel HD High-density cement-bonded panel for demanding interior and exterior applications requiring enhanced durability.
• Fermacell® Powerpanel TE Cement-bonded board for thermal element applications in floor systems.
• Fermacell® Therm25™ Vloerverwarmingssysteem (Underfloor Heating System) Pre-milled 25mm thick gypsum fibre floor heating system for underfloor heating and cooling applications. Lightweight, fast, dry installation.
• Fermacell™ Honingraatsysteem (Honeycomb System) Honeycomb elements in 30mm or 60mm thickness filled with honeycomb granules for additional sound damping and floor mass, improving acoustic insulation performance.
• Fermacell™ Accessoires voor wand & plafond (Wall & Ceiling Accessories) Complete range of accessories including primers, sealants, tapes, corner pieces, adhesives, screws, joint compounds, and finishing products for walls and ceilings.
• Fermacell™ Accessoires voor vloerelementen (Floor Element Accessories) Accessories for floor elements including Therm25 templates, adhesives, mineral wool edge strips, protective film, floor screws, and leveling compounds.
• Fermacell™ Accessoires voor vloerverwarming (Underfloor Heating Accessories) Accessories specifically for the Therm25 underfloor heating system including installation templates and Therm glue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 minutes fire resistance rating with Fermacell® floor element 2E32
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QYUUBScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerModular housing developer and builder using Fermacell® products (gypsum fibre boards, vloerelementen 2E22, 2E35, and Honeycomb system) in circular flexwoningen construction for Buurtschap Te Veld project with Woonbedrijf.
• WoonbedrijfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing corporation commissioning Buurtschap Te Veld project - 670 homes requiring sustainable, circular building materials meeting acoustic performance and reusability requirements.
• Estrich Vloer B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional dry screed specialist installing Fermacell® flooring elements and honeycomb systems. Provided installation expertise for Buurtschap Te Veld project.
• Eltherm IsolatietechniekcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialized installer of flooring elements for acoustic and thermal insulation. 25+ year partnership with James Hardie dating back to Beguinage renovation in Leuven. Installed ~10,000 m² Fermacell® vloerelement 2E35 in Fierensblokken Antwerp.
• De AlliantiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing corporation renovating 104 units in Sara Burgerhartstraat Amsterdam using Fermacell® vloerelement 2E32 with minerale wol insulation.
• Leithon Vastgoed BVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty developer transforming Zeevaartschool Leiden (1878 monument) into educational facility using Fermacell® flooring elements 2E33 with wood fibre insulation.
• BMN BouwmaterialencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials distributor supplying Fermacell® products for projects including Zeevaartschool Leiden.
• Baustoff + Metall NederlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials distributor and supplier of Fermacell® products for Buurtschap Te Veld and Sara Burgerhartstraat projects.
• SIGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials distributor supplying Fermacell® products for Buurtschap Te Veld project.
• Hardie®coreTechnology or IntegrationSister brand under James Hardie providing fibre cement facade cladding (Hardie® Shield spouwplaat, Hardie® Plank) that complements Fermacell® interior products for complete building envelope solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/fermacellnl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fermacell-bv

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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