Construction Business Review

KOCH
Building a Sustainable Future with Innovative Roofing

Mathias Koch, Board Member, KOCHChristian Schlosser, Thorsten Koch, Klaus Koch and Mathias Koch, Managing Directors
According to Architecture 2030, residential and commercial structures account for 30 to 40 percent of carbon emissions. This stat, combined with the skyrocketing growth of the global roofing industry, illustrates how it has the potential to play a significant role in the battle against climate change. In light of these developments, the roof construction sector is under growing pressure to reduce its environmental impact and provide sustainable options that leverage solar energy via photovoltaic and solar systems.

Building a sustainable future and strengthening the roofing industry’s ability to drive energy transitions is KOCH. The company focuses on constructing small and large photovoltaic systems in private and open spaces. Currently, KOCH is working on addressing two pressing concerns in the roofing industry. The first issue is shortage of trained professionals. To fight this, the company collaborates with the German Chambers of Crafts, Chambers of Industry and Commerce, and State Guild Associations while regularly offering various student sponsorships. The other issue is the rising prices and supply chain disruptions triggered by the Ukraine crisis, which KOCH bypasses by relying on its long-standing partnerships with suppliers across the European continent.

“Our firm is in its fifth generation of leadership competence, and the emphasis we place on continual development and long-term sustainability makes us one of the lead roofing providers,” says Mathias Koch, Board Member. This consistent and forward-thinking mindset at its helm makes KOCH one of the top firms in Germany and Europe for roofing, wall, and waterproofing work.

From a geographical standpoint, the company is headquartered in Wirges with a growing footprint throughout the Rhineland- Palatinate, Lower Saxony, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt regions of Germany.

KOCH is recognised by DIN EN ISO 9001 and has received five stars, the highest standard of service quality a firm can achieve in the German construction industry. Apart from its commitment to maintaining superior service quality, the KOCH Group has been Crefozert-certified since 2019, which is the globally recognised Creditreform creditworthiness certificate that attests to a company’s exceptional creditworthiness, flawless business behaviour, and promising prospects. Another key milestone in the company’s roadmap is its Großer Preis des Mittelstandes, awarded by the Oskar-Patzelt-Stiftung, a leading NGO and NPO that recognises outstanding achievements of medium-sized companies throughout Germany and rewards them annually.

Our firm is in its fifth generation of leadership competence, and the emphasis we place on continual development and long-term sustainability makes us one of the lead roofing providers

With such solid and award-winning competencies, KOCH recently completed the largest order in company history for one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, covering over 100,000 m2 (approx. 14 soccer pitches). This engagement is just the first of many milestones the company aims to achieve with its unparalleled adaptability. KOCH’s managing directors Klaus Koch, Thorsten Koch, Mathias Koch, and Christian Schlosser attribute the firm’s adaptability to its highly competent 350-strong workforce.

Moving forward, KOCH plans to be in a position to achieve any business objective through the creation of numerous apprenticeship positions as well as constant internal and external training of its employees. In the coming months, KOCH plans to expand its footprint out of Germany and develop various ecologically friendly energy production and storage facilities in the U.S., including the construction of charging facilities for all types of electric cars. Such a forward-thinking roadmap combined with KOCH’s comprehensive roofing services and ability to ensure continuous compliance with the latest construction regulations and standards poises it to play a critical role in building a sustainable future.