What Coil does

Coil S.A./N.V., headquartered in Landen, Belgium with a German production subsidiary in Bernburg, is a specialty industrial manufacturer focused on the continuous anodising of aluminium flat rolled products in coil form, sheets, and panels. The company operates proprietary continuous coil anodising lines as well as a vertical anodising line (the X-3D capability) that enables it to process pre-fabricated sections, extrusions, and complex structures such as architectural mesh. Its technology centres on the controlled formation of an integrated anodic oxide layer on aluminium, sold through seven trademarked brands — X-Iconic (premium façade), X-Wall (general-purpose architectural sheet), X-Bond (laminating with hot-gluing tolerance), X-Flex (post-anodising roll-forming), X-Deco (industrial/decorative), X-Tech (functional surfaces such as laser-welding preparation), and X-3D (vertical-line products) — each carrying a lifetime guarantee on architectural applications.

Coil serves construction, architectural specification, panel manufacturing, transportation infrastructure, and industrial finishing markets across approximately 17 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia. Revenue is generated by selling finished anodised aluminium to architects, façade contractors, building developers, and aluminium composite panel manufacturers, with project references spanning Moscow Metro, Barcelona Airport, Amsterdam North-South Metro, the Carlton Hotel Bangkok, and the Norton Museum of Art. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the company goes to market through dedicated European and international sales teams, an Architectural Helpline for technical specification support, and a network of international sales agents and distributors. As of H1 2025 the company reported a significant decline in activity due to weak end-market demand, prompting an October 2025 capital increase of €1.3 million, the appointment of new Managing Directors Jean Schroyen and Jan Robeyns after termination of the FMI management contract, and a recovery plan that includes progressing a technology licensing agreement in China.

Name

Coil

Legal name

Coil S.A./N.V.

Website

https://coil.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Coil is a Belgian specialty industrial manufacturer that is the world leader in continuous anodising of aluminium flat rolled products, sheets, and panels, serving architects, façade contractors, panel makers, and transportation infrastructure buyers across 17 countries through seven trademarked X-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Anodising Services and Anodised Aluminium Products

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Rolling (Flat-Rolled Products: Sheet, Plate, Foil) (IMAKACAF)

Keywords

• Continuous aluminium anodising
• Anodised aluminium products
• Architectural cladding materials
• Aluminium surface treatment
• Façade panel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Leuven

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Anodised Aluminium Product Sales: Coil generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of pre-anodised aluminium flat rolled products including coil form, sheets and panels. The company offers continuous anodising services and sells finished anodised aluminium products with various finishes, colours, and specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Coil manufactures and sells anodised aluminium flat rolled products (coil form, sheets, and panels) under seven X- branded product lines (X-Iconic, X-Wall, X-Bond, X-Flex, X-Deco, X-Tech, X-3D) used for architectural façades, interior cladding, aluminium composite panel manufacturing, decorative applications, and industrial finishing. The company operates two production facilities (Belgium and Germany), runs a vertical anodising line for complex pre-fabricated structures, and offers lifetime guarantees on architectural products.

Product overview

Coil is the world leader in the continuous anodising of aluminium flat rolled products in coil form, sheets and panels. The company offers a portfolio of seven core product lines under the X- brand: X-Iconic (premium architectural façade), X-Wall (general purpose architectural sheet), X-Bond (laminating applications), X-Flex (flexible for roll-forming), X-Deco (industrial/decorative), X-Tech (functional surfaces), and X-3D (vertical line for complex structures). All products are backed by a lifetime guarantee and are sold globally to the construction, architectural, and industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• X-Iconic: High-end anodising treatment for matte architectural façade applications for high-end public and private buildings with tightest guaranteed tolerances for gloss and colour levels.
• X-Wall
• X-Bond
• X-Flex
• X-Deco
• X-Tech
• X-3D

Products and services

• X-Iconic High-end anodising treatment for matte architectural façade applications on high-end public and private buildings, with the tightest guaranteed tolerances for gloss and colour levels to ensure near-perfect uniformity over large surface areas. Sold with a lifetime guarantee to architects and façade contractors.
• X-Wall Reference product for architectural and general purpose anodised aluminium sheet, used for matte architectural façade and interior applications with excellent control of gloss and colour uniformity. Sold with a lifetime guarantee and used in flagship projects such as the Barcelona Airport exterior and Moscow Metro.
• X-Bond Highly decorative, non-combustible, corrosion-resistant anodised aluminium finish suitable for all laminating applications, including aluminium composite panel manufacturing. Features an enhanced anodic layer whose back-side withstands hot gluing processes, sold with a lifetime guarantee to façade contractors and panel manufacturers.
• X-Flex Anodised aluminium with a flexible anodic film developed in the continuous coil anodising process, enabling roll-forming after anodising without losing aspect, surface uniformity, or protection. Used to create curved architectural elements such as the Graz Main Station redesign. Sold with a lifetime guarantee.
• X-Deco Anodised aluminium for industrial and decorative applications on thinner metal gauges, where the surface aspect is critical because it is viewed at close range. Offers a wide range of colours and finishes for decorative product manufacturers.
• X-Tech Functional anodising product where the anodised layer provides extra capabilities beyond corrosion resistance, including surface preparation for coating, improved laser welding of spacer bars for double glazing, and cosmetic finishing of aluminium welded tubes.
• X-3D Vertical anodising line offering for pre-fabricated sections, panels, extrusions, and complex structures such as architectural mesh, supporting metal gauges of 1–5 mm with anodising film thickness of 15/20 microns. Extends the Coil continuous anodising capability beyond coils, sheets, and panels to three-dimensional components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Anodised aluminium maintains its appearance and corrosion resistance for the lifetime of the building when properly maintained
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• China Licensing PartnerminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025Coil is progressing a licensing agreement in China as part of their financial recovery plan. The specific partner name is not disclosed in the available sources. This represents a technology licensing arrangement to expand market presence in China through a local partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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