Name

Durlock

Legal name

Durlock S.A.

Website

https://durlock.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dry Construction Building Materials

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (327420), Gypsum Product Manufacturing (32742)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum Board & Drywall Panels (IMADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drywall Joint Compounds & Taping Products (IMADAEAB), Joint Compounds, Skim Coats & Wall Prep Materials (IMADAKAI), Backer Rods, Tapes & Joint Accessories (IMADAOAL), Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products (IMADAEAM), Prefabricated Gypsum/Plaster Architectural Elements (Cornices, Ceiling Medallions, Moldings) (IMADAEAL)

Keywords

• Gypsum plasterboards
• Cement boards
• Dry construction systems
• Steel framing profiles
• Building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Argentina

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Durlock generates revenue primarily through the sale of its range of construction materials including gypsum boards, cement boards, steel profiles, insulation, sealants, putties, plasters, and accessories through a distributor network across Argentina.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Durlock manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of gypsum plasterboards, cement boards, steel framing profiles, sealants, putties, plasters, insulation, and related construction materials. The products form an integrated dry construction system used for interior partitions, ceilings, wall linings, facades, and acoustic/moisture/fire-resistant applications. The complete portfolio enables construction of entire buildings (walls, ceilings, mezzanines, and exteriors) using 100% Durlock systems.

Product overview

Durlock is a comprehensive construction materials company offering a complete dry construction system. The product portfolio centers on plasterboard (gypsum) and cement boards as core products, complemented by an extensive range of accessories including sealants, mastics, adhesives, insulation materials, profiles (interior and steel framing), and finishing products (gypsums). The offering includes specialized plates for different applications: moisture-resistant, fire-resistant, acoustic (ACU60, ExSound), anti-humidity, extra-resistant, four-dimensional, and ceiling-specific (CIEL) variants. Exterior solutions feature cement boards (Superboard line, Aquaboard), fiber cement siding (Cedral), and decorative cement plates (Simplísima). The system enables complete building construction including walls, ceilings, floor intermediates, and facades with related technical documentation and BIM tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cedral: Siding products with wood-like aesthetics made from cement/fibercement for interior and exterior applications
• Simplísima

Products and services

• Placa Estándar Durlock® (Standard Gypsum Board) Standard gypsum plasterboard for renovating or building walls, ceilings, and interior linings in dry environments such as living rooms and bedrooms.
• Placa Resistente a la Humedad Durlock® (Moisture-Resistant Gypsum Board) High water resistance gypsum board ideal for walls or linings in areas with water presence such as bathrooms and kitchens.
• Placa Resistente al Fuego Durlock® (Fire-Resistant Gypsum Board) High fire resistance gypsum board for walls, linings, or ceilings with elevated requirements such as kitchens and emergency exits.
• Placa ACU60 Durlock® (Acoustic Gypsum Board System) Acoustic plate for walls, ceilings or linings that together with the ACU60 Durlock® system achieves 60% noise reduction.
• Placa Antihumedad Durlock® (Anti-Humidity Gypsum Board) Gypsum board specifically formulated for moisture problems, acting as a 'lung' that absorbs and releases moisture.
• Placa Extra Resistente Durlock® (Extra-Resistant Gypsum Board) High fire resistance, impact resistance, and acoustic insulation in walls, all in one plate.
• Placa Cuatro Dimensiones Durlock® (Four-Dimensions Gypsum Board) Four features in one plate: moisture resistance, fire resistance, impact resistance, and acoustic insulation in areas with water presence.
• Placa CIEL Durlock® (Ceiling Gypsum Board) 7mm thick plasterboard for ceilings, lighter than standard boards, allowing installation with standard profiles every 60cm.
• Placa Revoque Seco Durlock® (Dry Plaster Board) Gypsum board for dry plaster on brick or concrete walls in a practical way, in less time and optimizing construction costs.
• Placa Solidtex Durlock® (High-Impact Gypsum Board) Innovative gypsum solution for walls or linings with high impact resistance and load capacity.
• Placa ExSound Durlock® (Acoustic Comfort Board) Acoustic solution for more comfortable environments, ideal for music rooms, cinemas, and commercial spaces.
• Placa Semicubiertos Durlock® (Semi-Covered Exterior Ceiling Board) Plasterboard specially formulated for semi-covered exterior ceilings such as under balconies, eaves, and galleries.
• Placa Aquaboard Durlock® (Exterior Gypsum Board) Innovative gypsum and coating technology that makes it suitable for exterior applications.
• Superboard Fachadas Premium Cement board ideal for facade application or interior linings of high aesthetic value thanks to its Premium finish.
• Superboard Estructural Structural cement board for Steel Framing construction.
• Superboard Paredes Exteriores Constructive cement board ideal for exterior closures or exterior linings.
• Superboard Usos Múltiples Cement board that allows multiple construction applications with an easy-to-work plate.
• Superboard Entrepisos Cement board that allows building mezzanines/floors quickly and dry.
• Multiplaca Clavable Lisa Nailable cement board for exterior and interior use that works like wood, easy to cut and install. Does not require special tools.
• Panel Texturado Cedral Fiber cement board with wood texture featuring smooth strips giving a natural plank appearance.
• Tabla Siding Cedral Fiber cement siding with the visual appeal of wood, offering a cladding solution with variety of colors for exterior and interior use.
• Smart Cedral 10cm Decorative fiber cement cladding with natural wood texture, 10cm wide for elegance and warmth in architectural projects.
• Simplísima (Decorative Cement Boards) Decorative cement boards for lining or building interior or exterior walls easily and quickly.
• Placa Deco Clasic Durlock® Standard prepainted or textured white 6.4mm thick plasterboard, practical and economical.
• Placa Deco Vinyl Durlock® Gypsum solution with vinyl coating on its visible face, for areas with high cleaning requirements.
• Placa Deco Acustic Durlock® Acoustic and aesthetic mineral fiber solutions for environments requiring acoustic control.
• Placa Deco ExSound Durlock® Perforated gypsum acoustic and aesthetic solutions for environments requiring acoustic comfort.
• Perfiles Interiores (Interior Steel Profiles) Galvanized steel interior profiles used in construction of walls, linings, and ceilings.
• Perfiles Steel (Steel Framing Profiles) Galvanized steel profiles for Steel Framing construction of dwellings and structural solutions.
• Lana de Vidrio Premium Durlock® (Premium Glass Wool Insulation) Premium glass wool insulation for thermal and acoustic performance in walls and ceilings.
• Lana de Poliéster Durlock® (Polyester Insulation) Polyester-based insulation ideal for walls, ceilings, or linings; non-itchy and 100% recyclable.
• Barrera de Agua y Viento Durlock® (Water and Wind Barrier Membrane) Water and windproof membrane to protect buildings, permeable to water vapor.
• Yeso Alpress Durlock® Proyectable Single-coat plaster for interiors with spray application for smooth, mirror-like finish with great mechanical resistance.
• Yeso Alpress Durlock® Manual Single-coat base plaster for interior manual application, providing smooth, mirror-like surfaces with excellent mechanical resistance.
• Yeso Yemaco Durlock® Traditional construction gypsum ideal for plastering walls and interior ceilings.
• Yeso Corral Durlock® Gypsum for coating walls and ceilings of all kinds of environments, used manually in all types of interior works.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% noise reduction with ACU60 acoustic system
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Etex GroupcoreOthersDurlock is a subsidiary of Etex Group, a Belgium-based global building materials group. Etex provides the corporate backing and international standards framework for Durlock's operations in Argentina. Durlock also references Etex's 'My Etex' portal for distributor management.
• Cedral (Etex brand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCedral is a fibrocement siding brand also owned by Etex Group. Durlock distributes Cedral siding products (Cedral Panel Texturado, Cedral Siding, and Smart Cedral 10cm) as part of its exterior product portfolio, marketed under the tagline 'Diseño y resistencia en tus fachadas'.
• Club del DurlerominorOthersThe 'Club del Durlero' is Durlock's loyalty and engagement program for professional installers. It provides training, news, tools, and benefits to registered professionals who regularly use Durlock products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boral Limited: Boral manufactures gypsum wallboard and cement-based panels for construction markets including Asia-Pacific and historically in the Americas. Comparable as a direct peer in plasterboard, cement board, and integrated construction systems.
• Fermacell: Fermacell manufactures fiber gypsum boards and dry construction systems for walls, ceilings, and floors across Europe. Comparable as a direct peer in specialized high-performance gypsum and cement-based board systems with integrated accessories.
• Knauf: Knauf is the world's largest privately-held gypsum board manufacturer with operations in Latin America. Directly comparable as a global drywall systems competitor targeting the same construction segments with integrated board, profile, and finishing portfolios.
• Knauf Argentina: Knauf Argentina operates local gypsum board manufacturing and distribution as part of Knauf's regional expansion. Comparable as a direct in-country competitor in drywall boards, profiles, and integrated dry construction systems targeting Argentine builders.
• National Gypsum Company: National Gypsum is a leading North American manufacturer of gypsum wallboard, ceiling products, and finishing materials. Comparable as a direct peer in gypsum board manufacturing with integrated systems for residential and commercial construction.
• Siniat (Etex brand): Siniat is the Etex Group's international drywall and plasterboard brand operating across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Directly comparable as a sister drywall brand offering gypsum boards, profiles, and finishing systems for the same dry construction applications.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain (Placo): Saint-Gobain operates the Placo drywall brand globally and is one of the largest building materials groups worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering gypsum boards, plasters, and ceiling systems alongside a much wider construction products portfolio.
• Etex Group: Etex Group is the Belgium-based parent of Durlock and a global leader in building materials including gypsum, fiber cement, and insulation. Comparable as the parent platform that houses other drywall brands (Siniat, Promat, Cedral) competing in overlapping categories.

Regional players

• Yemaco / Yesos del Neuquén: Yemaco (Yesos del Neuquén) is an Argentine manufacturer of gypsum products and plasters for construction. Comparable as an Argentine regional competitor in gypsum boards and plaster products competing for the same local end markets.
• Eternit Argentina: Eternit Argentina manufactures fiber cement and construction materials for the Argentine market. Comparable as a regional peer in cement-based boards, siding, and roofing materials partially overlapping with Durlock's Superboard and Cedral lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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