Name

alsecco

Legal name

Alsecco (U.K.) Limited

Website

https://alsecco.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Façade Systems and External Wall Insulation

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Facade & Cladding Systems (Rainscreens, Panels, EIFS, Siding) (IMAFAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD)

Keywords

• External wall insulation
• Rainscreen cladding systems
• Façade manufacturing
• Brick slip systems
• Architectural coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Stone

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. External Wall Insulation Systems: alsecco sells its proprietary external wall insulation systems including Ecomin, Alprotect, Basic, and Airtec product lines. Revenue is generated through the sale of complete system packages including insulation boards, basecoats, mesh reinforcement, and finishing layers (renders, brick slips, stone, or glass). Sales are project-based, typically through main contractors, developers, and housing associations on construction and refurbishment projects.
2. Render and Paint Products: Sale of proprietary paints, plasters, and masonry coatings including Alsicolor range. Sold as standalone products or as part of complete system packages for both exterior and interior applications.
3. Technical Services: Technical support, design assistance, on-site training, and specification guidance provided as part of product sales to ensure correct installation and compliance with building regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

alsecco UK designs and manufactures façade systems and products for new-build and refurbishment projects, including external wall insulation (EWI) systems with render, brick slip, stone and glass finishes, ventilated rainscreen cladding, and a range of paints and plasters. Products are sold as complete system packages — insulation boards, basecoats, mesh reinforcement, and finishing layers — to main contractors, developers, housing associations and local authorities on construction projects. The company also provides technical support, design assistance, on-site training, and specification guidance as part of the product offering.

Product overview

alsecco is a building materials manufacturer specializing in external wall insulation (EWI) systems and rainscreen cladding solutions. The product portfolio comprises three main system categories: External Wall Insulation Systems (Ecomin 300/400, Basic 1/4, Alprotect Carbon/Nova) offering fire protection and thermal insulation with various finishes including render, brick slips, ceramic tiles, and stone; Rainscreen Cladding (Airtec Stone/Glass) providing lightweight ventilated façade solutions; and Paints & Plasters (Alsicolor range, Spray Plasters, Fill products) for surface finishing. The Ecomin 400 system is BBA certified for use above 18m as the only brick EWI certified for high-rise applications. The company operates under parent group DAW SE alongside brands including Caparol, Lithodecor, and Alpina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Original Meldorfer: Lightweight brick for facade insulation systems with outstanding technical attributes and traditional brick aesthetics. Products are thin (4-6mm) and hand-made in Germany using traditional artisan methods.
• Brick without Boundaries
• Alprotect Carbon
• Ecomin 400
• Ecomin 300
• Alsicolor Perfect
• Brick Without Boundaries

Products and services

• Ecomin 300 External Wall Insulation System A thick coat mineral wool rendered façade system with render finish, offering Class A-2 fire protection and dual-density board construction for high impact resistance, excellent weathering and durability, and suitability for low and high-rise installations. For main contractors and developers on residential, commercial, and public sector projects.
• Ecomin 400 Meldorfer External Wall Insulation System Premium brick external wall insulation system using Meldorfer lightweight brick slips (4-6mm thick) with high-density mineral wool insulation. BBA certified for use above 18m height with Class A2-s1,d0 fire classification and 60-year durability rating. For high-rise residential, commercial, and public buildings requiring brick aesthetics.
• Ecomin 400 Clay External Wall Insulation System Brick-finished external wall insulation system using clay brick slips with premium high-density mineral fibre insulation. BBA certified for use above 18m with Class A-2 fire protection. For high-rise and commercial buildings requiring traditional clay brick aesthetics.
• Ecomin 400 Ceramic External Wall Insulation System (Brick Without Boundaries) Brick-finished external wall insulation system with ceramic tile finish option, offering A-2 fire classification and certified fire protection regardless of building height. For high-rise developments requiring ceramic tile aesthetics.
• Alprotect Carbon External Wall Insulation System Carbon-fibre-reinforced external wall insulation system offering up to 60-joule impact resistance, ultra-thin coat technology, and availability in all colours including dark shades (LRV ≥ 12). Features unique carbon fibre technology in basecoat for maximum resistance to mechanical stress. For high-traffic environments requiring durability.
• Alprotect Nova External Wall Insulation System External wall insulation system formulated to provide the industry's highest fire protection rating (A2) while remaining easy to apply. For buildings requiring maximum fire safety compliance.
• Basic 1 External Wall Insulation System High-performance thin coat render system using expanded polystyrene insulation core. Water-repellent, cost-effective, excellent for detailing, weathering capacities, and crack-resistance with wide variety of finishes, textures and colours. For cost-effective residential and commercial projects.
• Basic 4 Meldorfer External Wall Insulation System Thick coat render system faced with Meldorfer brick slips or ceramic tiles, offering increased impact resistance and excellent weathering and durability characteristics. For projects requiring durable brick or ceramic finishes.
• Basic 4 Clay External Wall Insulation System Thick coat render system with clay brick slip finish providing durable and versatile façade solution with enhanced impact resistance. For projects requiring traditional clay brick aesthetics.
• Basic 4 Ceramic External Wall Insulation System Thick coat render system faced with architectural ceramic tiles, offering mechanically strong façade solution with easy cleaning for high-traffic areas. For transport hubs, healthcare facilities, and other high-traffic environments.
• Airtec Stone Rainscreen Cladding System Lightweight ventilated rain-screen stone cladding system using composite panels (5-10mm stone veneer bonded to aerated clay concrete base). Up to 60% lighter than solid stone, weighing 37-42kg/m², with invisible fixings and excellent thermal properties. For contemporary stone-clad façades.
• Airtec Glass Rainscreen Cladding System Ventilated rain-screen glass cladding system offering sleek modern finish with hidden fixing system. Compatible with Airtec Stone systems for combination applications. For contemporary glass-clad façades on commercial and high-end residential projects.
• Original Meldorfer Brick Slips Lightweight flat facing bricks (4-6mm thick, ~5kg/m²) hand-made in Germany using traditional artisan methods with more than 90% natural sand, ground stone and mineral fillers. Suitable for façade insulation systems, ventilated curtain wall façades, and interior areas. For architects seeking authentic brick aesthetics with reduced structural load.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in energy demand compared to standard UK building through Passivhaus installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DAW SEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004alsecco UK Ltd is a member of DAW SE, a German family-owned company established in 1895. DAW SE is Europe's largest privately owned manufacturer of architectural paint with around 5,600 employees and annual turnover of 1.3 billion euros. alsecco UK joined DAW SE in 2004 and represents the group in Great Britain with brands including alsecco, Caparol, and Lithodecor. DAW SE is present in over 30 countries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Sto SE & Co. KGaA: German-based manufacturer of external wall insulation (EWI) systems, renders, and façade solutions. Closest direct competitor to alsecco UK, with a comparable product range spanning EWI, brick slips, and rainscreen cladding across European markets.
• Weber (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's façade and EWI brand offering external wall insulation systems, renders, and tile-fix products. Competes head-to-head with alsecco UK across UK social housing, new build, and commercial façade specification.
• Wetherby Building Systems: UK-based specialist manufacturer of external wall insulation (EWI) systems and renders. Direct UK competitor focused on social housing and new-build residential projects, overlapping strongly with alsecco's primary customer segments.
• Permarock Products Ltd: UK manufacturer of external wall insulation systems, renders, and brick-slip finishes. Direct competitor targeting the same social-housing and high-rise residential retrofit channels as alsecco UK.
• Knauf UK: UK arm of Knauf, a major manufacturer of EWI systems, plaster, drywall, and insulation. Competes with alsecco UK across EWI specification and complementary plaster/finish products for façade and interior applications.
• Baumit GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of façade systems, EWI, renders, and paints. Sister-group style European peer comparable to alsecco UK's DAW-backed façade system business, with overlapping technology and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Mapei UK: UK subsidiary of Mapei, a global construction-chemicals manufacturer offering renders, façade systems, and adhesives. Competes in EWI and façade finishing from a much broader chemicals-platform position.
• Sika AG: Global construction-chemicals giant offering façade, sealing, bonding, and refurbishment products. Indirect competitor where its façade and coating lines overlap with alsecco UK's render and EWI system offerings.

Emerging players

• Kingspan Group: Irish-headquartered building envelope specialist focused on insulated panels and façade systems. Partial overlap with alsecco UK's high-performance façade insulation positioning, especially in commercial and high-rise applications.

Others

• Rockwool UK: UK subsidiary of Rockwool International, a leading stone wool insulation manufacturer. Supplies the mineral wool insulation core used in many EWI systems, including alsecco's Ecomin range, making it both a supplier and an enabler of competing system brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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