Liquid Membrane Market Size - Product Type, By Application, By End Use Industry & By Technology & Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Liquid Membrane Market Size

The global liquid membrane market size was estimated at USD 6.1 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 6.4 billion in 2025 to USD 11 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 6.2%.

Backed by increased investment in infrastructure, public-private partnership (PPP) and changing architectural requirements in terms of building new structures and renovation, the market is experiencing a statistically significant growth. Demand is further boosted by building envelope as per the requirement of government code, energy-efficiency standards and moisture control codes in commercial, residential and industrial applications.
 

The trend is emerging in the liquid membrane across the emerging economies because of fast curing, application ease, and longer-life than sheet membranes. Expanding cities, high rise buildings and green building certifications have resulted in more specification of polyurethane (PU), acrylic and cementitious-based formulations.
 

The highly flexible, chemically resistant liquid membranes that offer long life in waterproofing are currently the frontrunners in the product mix and are being increasingly used in podium decks, basement and exposed roof areas especially in high climate volatile areas. The chemi-modified PU is also being used by formulators to enhance elongation, the capability to resist UV rays, and vapor permeability without jeopardizing bond strength.
 

Liquid membranes based on acrylics, which are low-cost and environmentally friendly (low level of Volatile Organic Compounds), are growing in low-slope roof, balcony and metal-surface markets. The share of these membranes is growing in Western Europe and North America, where LEED and BREEAM certifications are concerned more with breathable and solar reflective materials. Besides, water-based, cold-applied acrylics have found a new application in refurbishment projects owing to their ability to comply with older specifications and that of rolls or spray.
 

Cementitious liquid membranes are being revisited as a result of improved polymer modified formulations that assist in areas of adhesion, bridging cracks and compatibility with substrates and are mainly utilized in internal wet areas, water tanks and substructures. This segment is being supported by rapid development of infrastructure in Asia-Pacific and enhanced usage of underground utility and low-level commercial buildings. Some of the technologies being considered include dual-performance waterproofing and concrete protection as hybrid combinations like PU-cementitious blends.
 

The spreadability of ready to use membrane systems also supports segmental uptake, especially in North America, Southeast Asia and Middle East, which satisfy the region-specific climate loads and curing profiles. The manufacturers are engaging in research and development in order to maintain compliance with essential requirements and are combining smart additives (e.g., nano-silica, reactive polymers) to achieve high resistance levels to thermal shock, hydrostatic pressure, and microbial growth.
 

Liquid Membrane Market Trends

• The liquid membrane industry is experiencing structural change as conditioned by performance advancement, regulatory push, and construction mandates processed by sustainability. One of the trends reveals that it is moving towards solvent-free, liquid membrane technologies that are cold-applied, especially in urban infrastructure developments, where safety of the worker, and of the environment are of significance. As more than 60 percent of new commercial building constructions in North-America included LEED certification or other green certifications (USGBC, 2023), the demand of low-VOC liquid membranes is undergoing an accelerated pace, leading to a shift in formulations by major companies including Sika AG, BASF SE, and Tremco.
   
• The EU Green Deal and Venezian Waves of Renovation has seen extensive retrofitting to aging infrastructure across Europe, driving up the use of elastomeric polyurethane and hybrid membranes to roofs, podiums, and protecting the front of buildings. Regular political guidelines like the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) are encouraging the use of high-performance liquid-applied membranes with thermal and moisture resistance properties. The construction industry in the EU is projected to build more than 80 million deep energy retrofitted buildings by 2030 and material intake in this segment will increase.
   
• High rates of urbanization of APAC economies are leading to high adoption of fast-curing and spray-applied systems in high-rise and underground metro rails. Such nations as India and Vietnam are driving efforts to invest in public-private infrastructure, with India alone spending over USD 1.4 trillion in the National Infrastructure Pipeline. The demand of liquid-applied membrane in place of traditional sheet-based solutions is being boosted by the trend towards high-speed construction schedules and the long lifetimes being demanded in such markets.
   
• The process of digitization and Building Information Modeling (BIM) integration in a construction process is shaping the process of liquid membrane solutions specification and installation. Sellers are also offering pre-certified BIM objects, compatibility reports, and substrate analysis tools, particularly in complicated buildings, where mixed-material substrates including concrete-metal interface might be involved. It is particularly applicable to such mega-projects in the Middle East as NEOM in Saudi Arabia and Lusail City in Qatar, where high-levels of waterproofing performance have to be consistent with smart city design and conditions of temperature fluctuations.
   
• In addition, there is a growing trend in climate-resistant infrastructure building, which depends more on high UV stability, hydrostatic, and elongation at break membranes. Product innovation pipelines also take such form in flood-prone or seismic areas such as Japan and Philippines and parts of South America, with polyurethane and cementitious membranes capable of dynamic crack-bridging.
   

Liquid Membrane Market Analysis

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Based on product type, the market is divided into polyurethane (PU) liquid membranes, acrylic liquid membranes, cementitious liquid membranes, and hybrid and specialty membranes. The polyurethane (PU) liquid membranes segment dominated the market, accounting for around 38.6 % share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6.8% through 2034.
 

• PU liquid membrane is strong, elastic with UV stable qualities and their ability to adhere well has made them the preferable alternative to designs that involve complex roofing shapes and exposed surfaces both in the commercial and infrastructure divisions. Demand is very fast on the retrofitting works and the long-term performance of water proofing systems, particularly in the construction industry and industrial areas in urban environments.
   
• In 2024, acrylic-based membranes possessed almost 27.2 % of the market growth, driven by its low emissions of VOC, its ease of use and affordability in moderate climates. The increased use of renewable materials in Europe and North America and the growth of the green building projects are anticipated to maintain the forward momentum of the segment in the market. These membranes are used more in walls which are vertical and areas on roofs which have low traffic and flexibility and UV stability are paramount.
   
• The market share of cementitious liquid membranes segment was approximately 21.2 % in 2024. Cementitious membranes are gaining popularity in the use on substructures such as underground water tanks, tunnels and basements because of their capability of strongly adhering to concrete substrates and resistance to moisture. Asia pacific has very high adoption especially in areas where infrastructure development is very active on government front.
   
• In the year 2024, the hybrid and specialty variants recorded a share of 12.7% of the market and is expected to record 7.9 % growth between 2025 and 2034. They are the consolidations of the advantages of two or more types of membranes, e.g. PU-acrylic hybrids, and are optimized to perform in extreme environmental conditions or within niche industrial applications. They rise due to the development of technology and the growing need in the high-durability membranes on high-rise and LEED houses.
   

Based on applications, the liquid membrane market is divided into roofing applications, below-grade waterproofing, above-grade applications, infrastructure applications and specialty applications. The roofing applications segment dominated the market, accounting for around 41.2% revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5.6% through 2034.
 

• Increasing expenditure in the residential and commercial building renovation, particularly in the North American and European urban centers is fueling demand. The importance of liquid membranes is that they are simple to apply, are very resistant to UV and better at bridge cracks than any other membrane. Use of energy-efficient roofing systems and equipping with solar technologies are factors that make the demand sustained.
   
• Below-grade waterproofing would include foundation waterproofing, basement waterproofing as well as underground constructions where liquid membranes are ideal because they adhere well to these areas and are chemically resistant.
   
• The above grade applications such as podium decks, balconies, terraces and facade applications make up approximately 14.4 % of the global market in 2024. These membranes have gained rise to be used in both vertical and horizontal surfaces because they support movements and exposure to environmental stressors. Another element that will cause an increase in market share in the next decade is product innovation, such as a newer elastomeric and hybrids membrane product with the aesthetic flair.
   
• Infrastructure applications are part of 18.5% of the market in 2024. The use of liquid membranes is fast gaining popularity in large-scale civil works such as bridges, tunnels, metros and dams because they have a good mechanical strength and are being rapidly adopted because of good curing qualities. The government investments in smart cities, transportation corridors, and flood control systems will be a positively contributing factor on demands especially in China, India and some regions of the Middle East.
   
• Specialty applications of liquid membranes, such as water features, planters, green roofs, and containments areas, amount to about 5.3 % of the market in 2024. The segment is experiencing niche expansion, more so in architectural and landscape design activities. The growing concerns with regards to sustainability in building envelopes, as well as the surge in requirements in solvent-free and bio-based membranes, formulations are likely to contribute strategic value to this segment.
   

Based on end use industry, the liquid membrane market is divided into residential construction, commercial construction, industrial construction and infrastructure and public works. Residential construction segment dominated the market, accounting for around 31.5% share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6.7% through 2034.
 

• The residential construction segment dominates the end use industry segmentation owing to the swift advancement in urban housing growth, modernization of the existing old residential properties as well as increased consumer awareness on damp-proofing strategies. Liquid-applied membranes are suitable on terraces, balconies, bathrooms and wet areas because they are easy to install, require a smooth finish, and can deal with various substrates. The segment is derived by the increased demand of energy-efficient and moisture resistant housing units, more so, the densely populated areas of the Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
   
• Commercial construction is estimated to make 28.8 % of the market share in 2024, including use in offices, malls, educational establishments, and hospitality infrastructures. The aesthetic durability and rooftop waterproofing requirements and structural stability in high footfalls are stimulating the use of high-performance liquid membrane, which is more UV-resistant and durable. Moreover, the utilization of commercial real estates, especially in the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Tier-1 cities of India and China, are playing a relevant role in increasing the market growth in this sector.
   
• Industrial construction captured 17.5 % share in 2024 and comprises both factories/refineries, logistics hubs and processing plants where chemical resistance, oil resistance, temperature variation and wear and tear are paramount. Special formulated liquid membranes include polyurethane and blending of bitumen and polymer which are used in service corridors machine rooms and containment areas. Investments on food processing, pharmaceutical and electronic manufacturing plants are increasing at a rapid pace, which is strengthening demand in North America and Europe.
   
• Infrastructure and public works segment makes approximately 22.3 % of the market share in 2024 and its usage towards bridges, tunnels, subway and water management structures is on the rise. The trend in infrastructure modernization projects led by the government in the emerging economies are providing high-volume tenders involving membrane systems with lifecycle performance warranties. An increasing number of below-grade and horizontal waterproofing systems are using spray-applied membranes; this has been a trend in the transport and civil infrastructure megaprojects.
   

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Based on technology, the liquid membrane market is divided into application technology, curing technology and performance technology. The application technology segment dominated the market, accounting for around 54.2% share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5.6% through 2034.
 

• This category contains brush, spray and roller applied liquid membranes which have high flexibility in irregular surfaces and in detailing areas that are very important in construction. Rapid urbanization, increase in retrofitting in old buildings, and demand of easy to apply waterproofing systems is encouraging growth.
   
• The most centrally concentrated curing technology takes up 30.4 % of the market by 2024, including watertight cold and hot apply liquid membranes used to create waterproofing layers after installation as seamless membranes. These cold applied systems are growing in popularity because of safety, environmental and man-power efficiency factors, without the need of heat or open flame at the time of installation. They find application at large scale in commercial urban roofing, podium slabs and in prefabricated structures. Inventions of self-leveling and quick-setting systems allowed using them in more environments where temperature and time are natural limitations.
   
• Performance technology segment contributed 15.2% share in 2024 and comprises the liquid membranes that are developed with high UV resistance, chemical defense, heat endurance, and extended lifetime.
   
• The membranes are meant to serve specialized applications in industrial areas, chemical plants, tunnels, and bridge decks. Adoption is encouraged by the rising interest in lifecycle cost optimization and regulation compliance within the public infrastructure. The manufacturers are also developing new hybrid polymer technologies (especially, polyurethane-acrylic and bitumen-polymer mixes) to withstand extreme climatic conditions and aggressiveness of the site.
   

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With over 82% market share U.S. is leading the liquid membrane market that is valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2024.
 

• In 2024, the largest share of the liquid membrane is expected in North America. The region is expected to be largely driven by the United States. The superiority of the country is due to the well-developed construction ecosystems, high waterproofing, and growing investments in heat-efficient building envelopes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau records, in the same year, the amount of money spent publicly in water and environmental infrastructure constituted more than USD 122 billion which is a substantial proportion of expenditure dedicated to waterproofing and recovery in the use of membranes.
   
• One of its major highlights in a major metropolitan area, like retrofitting of high rises in New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago) and green building initiatives and certification efforts (LEED, Energy Star), are jumping forward to speed the implementation of new cutting-edge technology, cold applied and elastomeric liquid membranes. When reaching products with low levels of VOC and solvent-free formulas, contractors are following the EPA revised 2021 AIM Coatings Rule revisions, especially with roofing, basements, and plaza decks.
   
• Technological advancements in application techniques such as the airless spray system and drone-facilitated inspection are also becoming popular among certified applicators and subcontractor. Furthermore, real estate developers and infrastructure authorities are increasingly using insurance-backed warranties and life-cycle cost modeling as part of their procurement of business strategy.
   

The liquid membrane market in the Germany is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

• Germany ranks as the largest participant in the market in the European region with an almost 25 % revenue market share in 2024, owing to strong building energy saving regulations (like the GEG and the European directive EPBD) and prevalent building renovation schemes and high adoption of liquid-applied waterproofing in projects in which residential buildings and commercial premises are retrofitted.
   
• According to data provided by the Federal Statistical Office, more than 216,000 residential buildings were refurbished in the year 2024, additionally, more than 60 % of these sealing projects involved sealing roofs with sealing materials based on elastomeric liquid membranes and bituminous liquid membranes, as the market strongly favors seamless and VOC-compliant formulations.
   
• With the increased trend towards the use of green roofs, solar-integrated flat roofing systems and energy-neutral buildings in cities such as Berlin, Frankfurt and Hamburg, there has also been the increased use in the PMMA-based and acrylate-crosslinked polyurethane hybrid membranes, particularly within Tier 1 architecture and construction companies.
   
• Within the industrial segment, the auto-manufacturing factories in Stuttgart and Leipzig, and logistic centres in North Rhine-Westphalia are more finding ways to use cold-applied waterproofing coatings in corrosion protection, secondary containment, in assembled bunds and in bund lining. High- performance liquid-applied membranes are being specified with REACH compliance, long term maintenance free cycles and compatibility with metal substrates within chemical processing areas and utility corridors.
   
• Robotic equipment in the application of spray and the spray equipment are also enhancing membrane efficiency in the vertical façade and multi surface assembly expediting the market penetration of redevelopment projects in the commercial mid-rise constructions.
   

The Chinese market for liquid membrane is expected to experience significant growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

• In 2024, the share of the liquid membrane market in China is about 32 % because of the extensive urbanization, infrastructure projects implemented by the government as part of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and strict requirements of waterproofing standards. Based on research by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD), it projected the industry to have more than 4 billion new constructions in 2024 to be accommodated through liquid membrane use on below grade and exposed roof systems especially Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities application.
   
• Commercial and residential development in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou are continuing to switch to polyurethane-based and polymer-modified bitumen liquid membranes, due to its crack-bridging characteristics, resistance to UV degradation, and on older geometries can be applied in a seamless way. They are more popular on vertical walls, wet areas and podium slabs where roll membranes are not suitable.
   
• The transportation infrastructure domain, such as high-speed railway, subway, and bridges has become highly dependent on the acrylic elastomeric membranes and cementitious coating which comply with the requirements. The manufacturers at the provincial level are increasing the amount of domestic production to maintain the current level of importation and to meet the Green Building Evaluation Standards (GBES).
   
• Two cities Chengdu and Wuhan have taken up the pilot project of rolling out low-VOC and water-based formulations in response to dual-carbon objectives to lessen occupational exposure and enhance the indoor air environment during deployment periods. Adoption is spreading to prefab building system building as well as industrial park development, where construction schedules require fast-drying, low-odor construction with membrane
   

The liquid membrane market in Brazil is growing moderately but steadily with the main growth being instigated by the increase in size of the food processing industry and the increased demand of high protein functional ingredients.
 

• In 2024, Brazil accounts to approximately 38 % of the Latin American market, which is underpinned by high growth rates in residential building, development of infrastructure in flood inclined areas and increasing utilization of energy saving building materials. More than 60% of which need liquid waterproofing protection such as exposed roofs and below-grade foundations.
   
• The liquid polyurethane-based membrane market is gaining momentum in India and Brazil in terms of vertical housing projects and commercial towers because of its elasticity, waterproof and suitability to rain intensive areas with varying temperature conditions. In São Paulo and the city of Porto Alegre, major urban centers, liquid applied systems have been required in social housing development undertaken with the Minha Casa, Minha Vida development program.
   
• In industrial and logistics complexes, especially in the states of Paran and Bahia, as part of warehouse roofing system and drainage corridors, we are putting bitumen rubber and acrylic emulsion membranes into this direction, and making them waterproof in compliance with ABNT NBR 9575 standards. Many public procurement projects are looking to low-VOC, fast-curing products to speed the progressive construction projects in congested labor markets.
   
• Infrastructure redevelopment in Brazil such as port development at Santos and bridge reinforcements in the states neighboring the Amazon region is creating the need in cementitious liquid membranes using high bonding strength and negative-side waterproofing capabilities.
   

The liquid membrane market in the UAE is witnessing steady growth, primarily driven by the country’s heavy reliance on food imports, diverse population demographics, and a growing demand for healthier dietary choices.
 

• By 2024, the UAE already represents over 45 % of the liquid membrane demand on the GCC construction chemicals market due to the dynamic businesses in urban infrastructure, Flexible high-end real estate, and mitigation of the climate through waterproofing requirements. The report carried out by BNC Network on the active construction projects in UAE, specifically in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah shows active construction projects mention the use of liquid-applied membranes in terms of substructures, terraces, and wet areas.
   

• In high end business and hospitality industries specifically in LEED certified towers and resorts in the Expo City, Al Maryah Island and downtown Dubai areas polyurethane and polyurea made membranes are to be used because of their ability to provide seamless coverage, resistance to the ultraviolet rays and compliance with the ESTIDAMA and Dubai green building regulations. These are in use whereby they are being sprayed on to podium slabs and inverted roofing assemblies of spray-grade systems.
   
• The use of bitumen modified emulsions and acrylic dispersion are also found in afforded housing and water treatment infrastructure in the government which is very active in the Northern Emirates. The use of elastomeric membrane in projects under Sheikh Zayed Housing Program and Federal Water & Electricity Authority (FEWA) is growing because of the ability of the membrane to bridge the crack and resist the chemical exposure.
   
• The desert-harsh weather of the UAE including sand storms and salty environment is hastening the move towards superior breathable coating of facade and towering cladding in the UAE. Such prominent users as membrane sprayers and infrared curing systems, as well as AI-controlled infrared curing systems, are being invested as they relate to time-sensitive developments to be introduced to Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 strategies since they require smart, resilient, and energy-efficient construction materials.
   

Liquid Membrane Market Share

In the liquid membrane industry, the top five companies Sika AG, BASF SE, Tremco Incorporated, Carlisle Companies Inc., and Soprema Group, have nearly 55% of the worldwide market share by 2024. These companies have leadership based on being able to formulate in advanced ways, having manufacturing presence regionally and having deep integrations to commercial, industrial and civil infrastructure schemes.
 

• Such companies take advantage of well-established product lines from cold-applied, bitumen-modified, polyurethane or polyurea and hybrid membranes which allow very wide compatibility with new build and retrofit applications. Their vertically incorporated supply arrangements and domesticated manufacturing formed in main demand zones like North America, Europe, and developing sections of Asia (e.g., India, Vietnam, and Indonesia) also serve as ceases against the fluctuation and work escalation of raw material and freight inflation.
   
• R&D investment is still growing in these companies, aiming at low-VOC, bio-based and energy-efficient applications systems. Sika AG, by way of example, is emphatically focusing on recyclate content in its membranes whereas BASF and Carlisle are pursuing polymer chemistries with greater elongation, UV resistance and low temperature performance. The other technologies that market players are investigating include fast-curing PMMA technologies and seamless membrane systems to integrate vertical walls and roofs.
   
• Application flexibility and system packaging are being looked into as a source of innovation that enables rapid construction cycles. Tremco and Soprema have pioneered pre-mixed kits and rapid-set systems suitable to cold weather or constrained jobsite requirements and digital applications to test membrane thickness and detect leakage are in pilot stages with many OEM collaborations.
   
• Sustainability has become a very important axis of differentiation. Such firms are embracing the concept of circular design and seeking to cut down GHGs. Specific polymer recycling collaboration between Sika and Sulzer and the integration of ECO3 granules in its SOPRALENE Series by Soprema point out practical product-specific innovations. In the same way, Carlisle mothers Plasti-Fab aligns the membrane and insulation products into a thermal efficient envelope supply with life cycle impact tracking.
   
• There is a push by market leaders to make acquisitions and enter into co-development partnership with local waterproofing companies, chemical formulators, and digital construction technology solutions providers. The notorious ones are Sika acquiring Elmich (Singapore), Carlisle acquiring Plasti-Fab(Canada), and BASF strategic restructuring after selling the coating arm. The actions will strengthen end-market alignment in civil-infrastructure, urban-roofing and energy-retrofit markets.
   
• When it comes to market positioning, these players are dividing their portfolios into economy, mid-tier, and premium product bands to achieve volume and value-driven expansion. This tiered approach, which is enabled by loyalty programs offered by contractors, architecture trainings, and price promotion of specifications enables firms to protect market share against smaller local formulators. They also introduce digital traceability, including raw material supply through to purchase sites, as an element of warranty assurance systems and ESG.
   

Liquid Membrane Market Companies

Major players operating in the liquid membrane industry are:

• Sika AG
• BASF SE
• Tremco Incorporated
• Carlisle Companies Inc.
• Soprema Group
• GAF Materials Corporation
• Johns Manville Corporation
• Firestone Building Products
• Dow Chemical Company
• Huntsman Corporation
• Pidilite Industries Limited (India)
• Fosroc International Limited (UK)
• MAPEI S.p.A. (Italy)
   

BASF SE: Being one of the largest companies in the liquid-applied membrane sector on a worldwide level, BASF SE operates under the Master Builders Solutions brand portfolio. The company is known in the market by its MasterSeal waterproofing systems, and the company operates in the premium area of the value chain of liquid membranes and focuses on large infrastructure and commercial real estate. The company focuses on the high-performance hybrid polyurethanes and modified-bitumen liquid membranes that satisfy performance requirements in a variety of climates and geotechnical conditions. The U.S. and German R&D divisions also help it in creation of new polymer formulations to change the elongation, UV resistance, and ecological-safety advantages.
 

Tremco Incorporated (RPM International): Tremco Incorporated is a very concentrated manufacturer of liquid applied waterproofing systems at the commercial level of construction. Being a unit of the RPM International, it enjoys cross-segment synergies with the other RPM brands in sealants, coatings, and building envelope technologies. Its hall mark systems are known to be widely used in podium decks, balconies, green roofs and heavy traffic vehicular decks. The competitive advantage of Tremco is backed by its architectural specification network in the North American market as well as its consulting methodology of system design. The company has done significant progress in integration of bio-based content, solvent-free chemistry and energy-efficiency in application technologies.
 

Tremco Incorporated (RPM International): Tremco Incorporated is a very specialized provider of liquid-applied waterproofing systems in the commercial construction industry. Being a subsidiary of RPM International it enjoys cross-segment synergy with the other RPM brands in sealants, coatings and building envelope technologies. Its flagship products are highly embraced on the podium decks, balconies, green decks and traffic-heavy vehicular decks. Tremco possesses its competitive advantage over other manufacturers due to a robust network of architectural specifications in North America and consultative nature of its system design.
 

Carlisle Companies Inc.: The Carlisle Company through its subsidiary Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing (CCW) is a leader in North America in liquid membranes market especially commercial roofing and foundation waterproofing markets. The company product is divided into cold applied, hot applied and fluid applied membranes, and increasing focus on low-VOC and LEED compliant materials. The late 2024 take-over of Plasti-Fab at around USD 259.5 million has brought this upstream integration of EPS-based insulation in times of concentrating the membrane systems of Carlisle with energy efficient solutions of building envelopes. In addition, partnership between Henry Company and Hunter Panels that occurred in the last few years has added to the capacity of CCW to provide complete system solutions.
 

Soprema Group: Soprema Group is a leading European headquarters company covering the whole waterproofing and roofing business, with expanding presence in the liquid membrane market under its ALSAN and SOPRALENE brands. It bases its competitive strategy on a hybrid technique in the use of bituminous, polyurethane, and PMMA liquid membrane technology in the low-slope roofing systems, below the grade, and civil engineering. Soprema has also been building good environmental credentials by having incorporated ECO3 smog reducing granules and solvent free resins in much of their systems.
 

Liquid Membrane Industry News:

• In June 2025, Sika AG (Switzerland) had an acquisition of Gulf Additive Factory LLC in Qatar to strengthens it's footprint in the fast-growing Qatar construction chemicals market.
   
• In June 2025, Sika AG announced new and upgraded plants in China (Suzhou), Brazil (near Belo Horizonte), and Morocco (Agadir) to reinforce the “Local-for-Local” strategy.
   
• In October 2024, Carlisle Companies Inc. (USA) had an acquisition of Plasti-Fab (Canadian EPS insulation maker), purchased Plasti-Fab for $259.5m in cash, adding scale in North America EPS insulation, expected $14m in synergies and EPS accretion in 2025.
   
• In May 2025, Soprema celebrated 5 decades of its flagship SBS-modified bitumen product and now announced enhancement with ECO3 smog-reducing granules that deliver measurable environmental offsets.
   

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Market, By Product Type

• Polyurethane (PU) liquid membranes
  • Single component PU systems
  • Two-component PU systems
  • Aromatic PU membranes
  • Aliphatic PU membranes
  • Bio-based PU membranes
• Acrylic liquid membranes
  • Water-based acrylic systems
  • Solvent-based acrylic systems
  • Pure acrylic membranes
  • Modified acrylic membranes
• Cementitious liquid membranes
  • Flexible cementitious systems
  • Rigid cementitious systems
  • Polymer-modified cementitious
  • Crystalline waterproofing systems
• Hybrid and specialty membranes
  • Polyurea systems
  • Silicone-based membranes
  • Bitumen-modified systems
  • Other specialty formulations

Market, By Application 

• Roofing applications
  • Flat roof waterproofing
  • Pitched roof applications
  • Green roof systems
  • Roof renovation and repair
• Below-grade waterproofing
  • Basement waterproofing
  • Foundation waterproofing
  • Underground structures
  • Tunnel waterproofing
• Above-grade applications
  • Balcony and terrace waterproofing
  • Bathroom and wet area waterproofing
  • Facade and wall protection
  • Swimming pool waterproofing
• Infrastructure applications
  • Bridge deck waterproofing
  • Parking deck applications
  • Water treatment facilities
  • Industrial floor coatings
• Specialty applications
  • Marine and offshore structures
  • Transportation infrastructure
  • Agricultural applications
  • Mining and heavy industry

Market, By End Use Industry

• Residential construction
  • New residential construction
  • Residential renovation and repair
  • Multi-family housing
  • Single-family housing
• Commercial Construction
  • Office buildings
  • Retail and shopping centers
  • Hospitality and entertainment
  • Healthcare facilities
• Industrial Construction
  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Warehouses and distribution centers
  • Chemical and process industries
  • Food and beverage facilities
• Infrastructure and Public Works
  • Transportation infrastructure
  • Water and wastewater treatment
  • Energy and power generation
  • Government and public buildings

Market, By Technology

• Application technology
  • Cold applied systems
  • Hot applied systems
  • Spray applied systems
  • Brush/roller applied systems
• Curing Technology
  • Moisture curing systems
  • Heat curing systems
  • UV curing systems
  • Chemical curing systems
• Performance Technology
  • Standard performance systems
  • High-performance systems
  • Specialty performance systems
  • Smart and responsive systems

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe 
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America 
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa 
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa