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SOPREMA Group

SOPREMA

SOPREMA Group is a French multinational manufacturer of waterproofing, insulation, and building envelope solutions, founded in 1908 in Strasbourg, France, and remaining privately held by the Virlouvet family to this day. With over a century of expertise in building envelope technologies, the group has grown from a regional waterproofing company into a global industry leader with estimated 2025 rev

FranceEst. 190810,452+€5B-5.5B (2025 est)123 production sites (47 waterproofing)Private (family-owned)Score 89

Business Nature

Vertically integrated family-owned waterproofing manufacturer. Fifth-generation family business with fully integrated operations from raw material processing to global distribution.

Core Business Areas

SOPREMA's core: Waterproof Membranes 8.2 with comprehensive SBS/APP/synthetic portfolio; Waterproof Coatings 8.3 cold-applied liquid membranes; Insulation 12.1 PUR/PIR/XPS boards; Green Roof 4.4 vegetated systems; Drainage 13.1.

Industry Rankings

4Top 10 Fireproofing & Waterproofing Solutions Manufacturers

Mfr

6Top 10 Fireproofing & Waterproofing Solutions Brands

Brand

Corporate Report

SOPREMA Group is a French multinational founded in 1908, privately held by the Virlouvet family through five generations. With estimated 2025 revenue of €5-5.5 billion and 123 production sites across 90 countries, SOPREMA is one of the world's largest privately owned waterproofing manufacturers.

Core Business in Fireproofing & Waterproofing

SOPREMA offers one of the industry's most comprehensive 8.2 Waterproof Membrane portfolios. 8.3 Waterproof Coatings include cold-applied liquid membranes. 12.1 Insulation includes PUR/PIR/XPS boards. SOPREMA pioneered 4.4 Green Roof Systems.

Global Market Position

SOPREMA holds a strong European market position. Fifth-generation family ownership enables long-term planning. Vertical integration provides cost advantages. Rating 89/100 reflects European waterproofing dominance and 115-year heritage.

VerityRank Score

89/ 100

Based on market presence, financial scale, operational capacity, and brand strength.

Quick Facts

Headquarters

14 rue de Saint-Nazaire, 67025 Strasbourg Cedex, France

Founded

1908

Employees

10,452+

Factories

123 production sites (47 waterproofing)

Listing

Private (family-owned)