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World’s most durable
synthetic roofing solutions

Our mission is to provide the international industry with the most permanent and ecological solutions in exotic synthetic roofing and coverings.

How it all started

Back in 1998, in French Polynesia, an idea was born from a simple question. Why not try to create synthetic palm leaves? With natural palm leaves being overharvested worldwide – and with their short shelf-life of 5 years at best – this seemed like the obvious solution…and the marketplace agreed.

Over five years in research and development ensued in an effort to create a unique product. Then in 2003, Palmex International Inc. was set up and open for business. That very same year, a first wave of sales came through from French Polynesia. Over the years, Palmex built a name for itself – known for product quality and durability – and is now a world leader in synthetic  thatch roofing.

Palmex Sustainability Commitment

Eager to share a vision for sustainable development, we offer an eco-friendly product range to fulfill today’s building and development demands without compromising the ability of future generations to fulfill their own. We are certified according to ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems certifications.

Palmex industrial-strength and highly resistant materials suit all climates: this durability is what makes our product’s lifespan estimated at 50 years or more. Our products have been designed to provide a permanent, long-term solution to the problematic issue of massive over-harvesting of natural resources throughout the planet for the purpose of building exotic roofing. We help minimize the negative effects that real-estate development can have on the natural environment.

Product waste in all our plants is diverted from final disposal and sent to be recycled in other plastic manufacturing processes. Our packaging is kept to an absolute minimum for shipping and is made of Palmex production waste. We have also undergone a third-party verification process with Vertima Inc. and Athena Sustainable Materials Institute where Palmex International Inc. products and our entire supply chain were assessed. We received the Validated Eco-Declaration® Certification summarizing verified environmental claims, as well as Vertima’s Environmental Data Sheet®.

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Happy customers all over the world

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and your spouse for your great professionalism. Your instructions were very clear and the videos on your site very well explained. Not to mention the friendly and warm welcome. We have almost no losses, except for five pieces cut from the ends of the rows, with one or two fingers and the solid parts cut to make the hip joints. I followed your advice for the small roof by “cheating” the leaves, to keep the look and ventilation. This product is simply revolutionary and perfect. I have nothing but praise! Long life to your business Sol Tropical and thank you again!
Lyne Jean, Designer-Architect
Canada
This is the third time we have used Palmex (...) to build our dream palapas and we couldn’t be more pleased. The palapas are a key component to giving our backyard paradise the tropical feel we were looking for. The quality of the construction and longevity of the Palmex thatch roofing have given us great peace of mind and we know they will be standing strong and look amazing for many years.
Mr. Brett Clifford
Aruba
Thank you so much for getting us this thatch! It went on easily and has held up perfectly in the heavy winds, rain and heat. We wanted to see if we could fool real Hawaiians so we blind folded three and took them to the Tiki to see if they would think they were still in Hawaii. Two out of three Hawaiians could not tell the difference between your thatch and real Hawaiian thatch and the third Hawaiian thougt she was in Fiji... so close enough!!!! We love it and may put it on our house too!!!!
Mr. Bob and Ms. Alicia Vacchiano
USA
The pavilion on the beach was created about 15 years ago as a venue to host weddings and group functions. The final outcome with the thatch roof and bamboo ceiling looks astonishing both during yoga and Pilates classes as well as during the wedding parties we host at night. From the outside it looks supernatural as well as it blends in very well with the many beach- shade palapas that we have for our guests.
Manchebo Resort Beach & Spa
Aruba
....we have been using your product for the past 10 years and it has shown its durability and catchy look. Not many people can tell the difference but certainly can feel the difference. When we first purchased Palmex products people here were hesitant due to it not being proven in our country. and we have proven it. for the past 10 years we have NOT replaced a single sheet of Palmex material...
Mr. Jayson Walter
Micronesia
You can enjoy a Tiki experience in your own backyard. I have put this roofing leaves on in 4 hours. My tools were a hammer, some nails and some scissors. Really easy to install. It’s really typical 3-foot long shingles : you half lap them like ordinary shingles. It’s not rocket science, as a matter of fact it’s really fun and I have fun every night coming home in my own backyard and looking at my pool shed because now my backyard reminds me of the Caribbean every single night!’
Alfresco Backyard Escape
Canada
For his hotel in Cameroon, where it’s 30 degrees under the shade, my customer mentioned that the canopy structure covered with Palmex is pleasant ant that the other structures must be covered with Palmex. With the exotic touch, Palmex is totally appropriate and being flexible, the Palmex can adapt to surfaces.
Mr. Franz Masson
Cameroon
The roof is looking great! Of course, as you can imagine, already there have been many admiring passers-by. Who knew that putting on a roof would pull in so many new acquaintances?
Ms. Kristine and Mr. Jim Atkinson
Costa Rica
Well our Tiki Hut is complete and we are very happy with it. While it is late in the summer I know we will definitely get lots of use for ourselves and friends in the future. Everyone who sees it thinks it’s great.Thank you!’
Ms. Linda Laframboise
Canada
Hello Palmex, I purchased your thatch from Tiki Mundo in 2007 to replace the real grass thatch I had installed on my Tiki Bar/Cabana in 2005. It is now 6 years later and the thatch still looks like new! It has stood up to everything from hot sun, high winds, rain and heavy snow we see here in Massachusetts. I just want to say I love this product, it’s fantastic!! I get comments on it all the time from my guests.
Mr. Gary Leblanc
USA
Withstanding the exposure to rough New England winters, Palmex Thatch roofing is a fresh durable, and amazingly functional alternative to traditional roofing… Gives us the aesthetic appeal we need with the durability and ease to use, which other materials have lacked. Thank you Palmex, simply put… we love it!
Ms. Cindy Lavoie
USA
Our Palmex roof really makes the whole look and feel of our house and we feel that it is a very high quality material and the installation was professionally done. We had planned on a roof of tin, insulation and teak... a fairly standard choice in our area, but made a late decision to use Palmex. I cannot imagine this house without Palmex and we are so happy that we made the right decision. When I am in a neighbor’s house with a tin roof and the rain starts coming down it sounds like a Jamaican steel drum marching band and I can’t wait to sit in my house and quietly watch the rain fall. Palmex has so many benefits in the tropics. Thanks!
Mr. Ture Hoefner
Costa Rica
The first time we approached the product was because of the difficulty of supply of natural palm leaves after the cyclones so the natural Pandanus was not available and there was a price increase, so we had to lower our hotel charges. The perennity of the Palmex product, the self-maintenance (are advantages) because natural vegetal thatch, they are colonized by insects and after 2-3 years with the lightest wind or some waste coming off of the thatch we are obligated to clean the roof. My counterparts have also adopted this solution. Now, per sqm, your ROI is reached between 2 ½ to 3 years.
Mr. Bruno Chevallereau
Tahiti
Our hotel is a ethnic, rustic hotel that tries to identify with the island’s culture and it’s environment. So when we thought about bettering the hotel’s image, we had to find something appropriate. In Chile, we did not have the material that we needed. We started searching and we found Palmex. Now, with Palmex, the hotel changed completely. What I like most is the aesthetic of the thatch and the fact that it lowers the temperature inside. The Palmex roof reduces the sound of the rain and it makes it more pleasant under a Palmex roof. It’s better than the natural.
Mr. Benjamin Pao Huki
Easter Island
We are very satisfied with the look and the accomplished work. The compliments are coming from many parts. The only thing remaining is the official opening on July 28th. Thank you!
Mr. Guy Lapolice
Canada

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