Manufacturer of EPDM, TPO and liquid-applied waterproofing systems for flat roofs, façades and structures.
CARLISLE Construction Materials GmbH
Hamburg · Waltershausen · Kaufbeuren · Kampen · Weesp · Mansfield · Kirkby-in-Ashfield · Belper · Baia MareNew on Amplifa
About CARLISLE® CM Europe
CARLISLE Construction Materials (CCM) Europe develops and produces waterproofing and sealing systems for the entire building envelope. Its core business is EPDM production: under the RESITRIX® (EPDM/bitumen hybrid) and HERTALAN® (custom-manufactured EPDM membranes) brands, single-ply roofing membranes are manufactured, complemented by SURE-WELD® TPO/FPO membranes with polyester reinforcement, SURE-MELT® hot-bitumen systems, ARBOFLEX® liquid-applied membrane made of pure polyurethane, and ALUTRIX® self-adhesive vapour barrier membranes made of aluminium composite foil. The portfolio also includes PU sealants and adhesives (ARBO), flat-roof insulation (INSUTRIX), stainless steel accessories and fall-arrest systems. The value chain includes an in-house R&D and testing laboratory, technical calculations (wind uplift, drainage, U-value), CAD detail planning, and CARLISLE® ACADEMY training courses. The group is part of the publicly listed CARLISLE Companies Incorporated (USA) and produces at eight sites in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Romania.
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- EPDM waterproofing membrane production (RESITRIX®, HERTALAN®), TPO/FPO roofing membrane production (SURE-WELD®), Liquid-applied PU waterproofing (ARBOFLEX® PU, LIQUISEAL), Hot-melt bitumen waterproofing system (SURE-MELT®), Vapour barrier membrane production (ALUTRIX®), Sealant/adhesive production (ARBO: ARBOSEAL Pro®, ARBOBOND Pro®, ARBOSHIELD Pro®, ARBOPROTECT, Rubber processing / elastomer processing (vulcanisation), Engineering services: drainage, wind uplift and U-value calculations,
- Materials
- EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber), TPO/FPO (thermoplastic polyolefins), Polyurethane (PU), Polymer-modified bitumen, Butyl rubber, Aluminium composite foil, Polyester fabric, Natural rubber
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, EPD (Environmental Product Declaration Type III), FM Approval (SURE-WELD TPO), BBA certification (RESITRIX), Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze (HERTALAN Easy Cover)
- Founded
- 1856
- Industries
- Flat-roof waterproofing (commercial and residential construction), Structural waterproofing / below-grade components, Façade waterproofing and air-tightness, Green roofs / PV industrial roofs, Adhesive and sealant applications, Roofing trade
- 01
Research & development (own testing laboratory)
- 02
Rubber/plastics processing (vulcanisation, calendering)
- 03
Production of waterproofing membranes and system components
- 04
Quality and compatibility testing
- 05
Engineering & planning support
- 06
Training (CARLISLE® ACADEMY)
- 07
Delivery direct to the construction site
- 08
On-site support & quality assurance audits
Materials & Processes
EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber)
Synthetic rubber with high resistance to weathering, UV, ozone and ageing from approx. -50 °C to +130 °C; the basis of the RESITRIX® and HERTALAN® brands.
Thermoplastic polyolefins
Plasticiser-free, halogen-free and heavy-metal-free single-ply roofing membranes (SURE-WELD®) with a polyester fabric insert for high tear strength.
Polyurethane
One-component liquid-applied membrane (ARBOFLEX® PU, LIQUISEAL) for air- and watertight waterproofing of complex details, and the basis of ARBO sealants.
Butyl rubber
Material of the first roofing membrane developed by Hertel in 1966.
Polymer-modified bitumen
Combined with EPDM, a constituent of the RESITRIX® hybrid membranes and of the SURE-MELT® hot-melt system.
Aluminium composite foil
Reinforced, cold self-adhesive material of the ALUTRIX® vapour barrier membranes for high tensile strength and an sd value > 1,500.
Polyester fabric
Internal reinforcement layer of the SURE-WELD® TPO membranes for break and tear-propagation resistance.
Natural rubber
Historical raw material of the group's rubber processing since the 19th century.
Locations
Hamburg
DEManagement, product development & sales
Waltershausen
DEProduction site (registered seat of the company)
- Materials
- EPDM
- PV system on the factory roof (approx. 15% of the site's electricity consumption)
Kaufbeuren
DEProduction site
Kampen
NLProduction site / office
Weesp
NLProduction site
Mansfield
GBProduction site / seat of the Ltd.
Belper
GBProduction site
Baia Mare
ROProduction site
Products & Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPDM waterproofing membrane production (RESITRIX®, HERTALAN®)Plastics | – | – | – | – | EPDM, Polymer-modified bitumen (RESITRIX hybrid) |
| TPO/FPO roofing membrane production (SURE-WELD®)Plastics | – | – | – | – | TPO/FPO (thermoplastic polyolefins), Polyester fabric (reinforcement) |
| Liquid-applied PU waterproofing (ARBOFLEX® PU, LIQUISEAL)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane (one-component) |
| Hot-melt bitumen waterproofing system (SURE-MELT®)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Bitumen |
| Vapour barrier membrane production (ALUTRIX®)Plastics | – | 40 m (roll length ALUTRIX 600) × 1.08 m (roll width ALUTRIX 600) | approx. 700 g/m² | – | Aluminium composite foil (self-adhesive) |
| Sealant/adhesive production (ARBO: ARBOSEAL Pro®, ARBOBOND Pro®, ARBOSHIELD Pro®, ARBOPROTECTPlastics | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane (PU, diisocyanates), Rubber-based sealants |
| Rubber processing / elastomer processing (vulcanisation)Plastics | – | – | – | – | EPDM, Butyl rubber, Natural rubber |
| Engineering services: drainage, wind uplift and U-value calculations,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fall-arrest systems (CARLISLE® SAFETY SYSTEM)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Insulation material production (INSUTRIX flat-roof insulation with aluminium facing)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Aluminium facing, Insulation material |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production sites (EPDM rubber processing) | CARLISLE® CM Europe | 8 sites | – | – | Hamburg, Waltershausen, Kaufbeuren (DE); Kampen, Weesp (NL); Mansfield, Belper |
| In-house testing laboratory and research centre (R&D) | CARLISLE® CM Europe | – | – | – | Hamburg, Waltershausen, Kaufbeuren, Kampen, Weesp, Mansfield, Belper, Baia Mare |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
Regular internal and external audits ensure the certifications under ISO 9001, ISO 50001 and ISO 14001. Product and compatibility tests are carried out in the in-house R&D and testing laboratory; products are certified, among others, with EPD (IBU), BBA (RESITRIX®), FM Approval (SURE-WELD® TPO) and Cradle to Cradle Bronze (HERTALAN® Easy Cover).
| Evidence | Waltershausen | Kampen | Mansfield | Baia Mare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||||
| ISO 14001 | ||||
| ISO 50001 |
Company History
- 1856
Foundation of a factory for rubber shoes and vulcanised rubber in Hamburg-Harburg by the brothers Albert and Louis Cohen.
- 1917
Renaming to “Harburger Gummiwaren-Fabrik PHOENIX A.G.” (PHOENIX-Hatches).
- 1945
In December, CARLISLE® Tire and Rubber Company introduces hose manufacturing from synthetic rubber.
- 1961
Opening of the new rubber factory in Kampen (NL), the foundation stone for the Kampen site.
- 1963
Nobel Prize for Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta for the process for industrial production of EPDM.
- 1966
Hertel develops its first roofing membrane made of butyl rubber.
- 1967
Development of the first European EPDM roofing membrane together with DSM; launch of the HERTALAN® brand.
- 1980
CARLISLE® Companies expands the development and production of rubber roofing membranes; emergence of the CARLISLE® Construction Materials division.
- 2000
Introduction of the RESITRIX® brand, the combination of EPDM and bitumen.
- 2012
156 years after the start, the European companies were united under the umbrella of the CARLISLE® CM Europe group.