The new UK training centre marks a strategic expansion of RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products’ extensive European learning infrastructure, underscoring the company’s deep commitment to empower installers with practical skills, creating a trusted partnership that translates into guaranteed long-term performance and peace of mind for the end-client.
Sant Celoni, 6 November 2025 - RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products, a leader in advanced synthetic waterproofing membranes, is proud to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art training centre at the RENOLIT UK factory in Cramlington.
This new facility represents a significant expansion of the company's robust European training infrastructure, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to supporting installers and guaranteeing an impeccable result for the end-client.
The official inauguration, attended by the company's top management, was held on the 4th of November.
RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products: investing in expertise across Europe
To uphold the highest standards of waterproofing, RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products is significantly expanding its investment in professional training.
The new UK training centre will serve as a pivotal hub within its already extensive European training facilities, which delivers professional courses in Spain, Italy, France, the Benelux countries, Scandinavian and Baltic regions, and Germany. These comprehensive programmes are designed not only to support installer clients but also to guarantee exceptional results for the end-client, acknowledging that the product alone is insufficient without expert application.
On average on yearly basis, RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products trained approximately 300 individuals, equipping them with practical skills and in-depth technical knowledge. The training covers everything from understanding membrane specifications to mastering advanced welding techniques, ensuring that installations consistently meet and exceed industry standards. This commitment to continuous professional development ensures that partners are fully prepared to tackle complex projects efficiently and to the highest quality.
Ensuring excellence through skilled application and trusted partnerships
This strategic investment in training reflects RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products’ core belief that while their membranes are engineered to the highest standards, the ultimate success of any waterproofing project hinges on the expertise of its application.
For the end-client, this translates directly into guaranteed long-term performance, reliability, and peace of mind, reinforcing the understanding that a premium product coupled with professional installation delivers optimal outcomes.
“Without adequately trained professionals, even the highest-quality products cannot achieve their full potential, jeopardising the long-term performance and reliability of the final installation”, explains Renaat Demeulemeester, Head of Roof & Water care at RENOLIT.
“This is why our new training centre is vital. It allows us to work alongside our installers, equipping them with the expertise needed to master the application of our products and ensuring every single project results in a long-lasting, high-quality roof for the end-client. Our commitment is to our partners and to the quality they deliver, project after project”, he adds.
This collaboration extends beyond installers and customers to the highest levels of the roofing industry value chain. Demonstrating this, SPRA - the trade association for the UK’s single ply roofing industry - chose the new RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products training centre as the venue for its “contractor day”.
This key industry event, which took place on the 5ht of November, brought together contractors, specifiers, and other professionals to discuss best practices, technical standards, and project management. The decision by SPRA to hold their event at the new facility highlights RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products’ role as a trusted and authoritative partner, solidifying its position as a central hub for professional excellence and training within the industry.
