The Norwegian company Protan is Europe's second largest producer of singly ply roofing membranes.
In the 1980s PVC roof membranes became more recognised and Protan started to focus heavily on these. Over the next decade Protan developed a range of roofing systems and products for exposed roofs, protected roofs and green roofs, and built up a strong position in northern Europe as a leading roofing membrane company.
Protan continued innovating new products in more PVC-based business areas. One of its areas of focus in recent years has been technical textiles. The company, in collaboration with heavyweights within the oil and aquaculture industries has developed niche products that meet specialised needs. Ventiflex has become an international market leader within the area of ventilation systems and, since the 2000s, Protan has also developed world-leading quality membranes for wet room and radon protection as well as expanding geographically into almost 20 markets.
Today Protan is Europe’s second largest producer by volume of single ply roofing membrane (PVC). In addition, the company produces different types of PVC-coated textiles for a range of uses.
