What Wilms NV does

Wilms NV is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer founded in 1975, headquartered and produced at a single factory in Meerhout, in the Kempen region of Flanders. The company operates in three product categories: roller shutters (rolluiken, both built-in and surface-mounted), solar shading (zonwering — built-in screens, surface-mounted screens, and sun awnings in 500X/700X/700LX variants), and mechanical ventilation (muurventilatie with heat recovery and raamventilatie). Underlying technology is anchored by two registered patents: ShutterX® (the first fully airtight built-in roller shutter on the market, eliminating cavity heat loss) and ZipX®Zero (a welded-zip screen with EPDM guidance, wind-resistant in any position and insect-proof when closed, blocking up to 95% of heat and improving Belgium's S-peil energy rating by up to three points). Additional proprietary features include a solar-powered wireless screen variant (30+ days autonomous battery operation), integrated dimmable LED lighting on premium awnings, and Somfy-compatible smart-home/sun-sensor control.

Name

Wilms NV

Legal name

Wilms NV

Website

https://wilms.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wilms NV is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer (founded 1975) of roller shutters, solar shading screens, and ventilation systems for residential buildings. Products are made-to-measure at its Meerhout factory and distributed across Belgium through an authorized dealer network serving homeowners and architects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roller Shutters and Solar Shading

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Roller shutters
• Solar shading systems
• Ventilation solutions
• Sun protection products
• Window treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Meerhout

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product sales and installation: Wilms manufactures and sells shading products (roller shutters, screens, sunscreens) and ventilation systems. Products are sold through an authorized dealer network with professional installation. Customers can request customized quotes ('offerte op maat').

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wilms NV manufactures and sells roller shutters (rolluiken), solar shading products (zonwering) including screens and sun awnings, and ventilation systems (muurventilatie and raamventilatie) for residential buildings. Products are made-to-measure, produced at the company's factory in Meerhout, Belgium, and sold through an authorized dealer network with professional installation and customized quotations.

Product overview

Wilms NV is a family-owned Belgian company (since 1975) manufacturing window treatments and indoor climate solutions. The product portfolio centers on three core categories: Rolluiken (roller shutters including inbouwrolluiken and opbouwrolluiken), Zonwering (solar shading including inbouwscreens, voorzetscreens, opbouwscreens, and zonneschermen 500X/700LX/700X), and Ventilatie (ventilation including muurventilatie and raamventilatie). Key proprietary technologies include ZipX®Zero (patented wind-resistant screen system) and ShutterX® (patented airtight built-in roller shutter). Products are manufactured in their Meerhout factory and distributed through a dealer network. The company offers digital tools like the Stijlconfigurator for virtual product placement and supports smart home integration via Somfy. All products feature motorization with remote control, app, or smart home compatibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZipX®Zero: Patented built-in screen technology with zip-closed system that is wind-resistant in any position and insect-proof when closed. Designed for passive and low-energy homes, offering up to 95% heat blocking and can improve the S-peil energy rating by up to three points.
• ShutterX®
• Wilms SunCollection

Products and services

• Rolluiken (Roller Shutters) Security and comfort roller shutters providing a safe and secure feeling at home. Includes inbouwrolluiken (built-in) and opbouwrolluiken (surface-mounted) variants for residential properties.
• Zonwering (Solar Shading) Sun protection products including screens, sun awnings, and window shading that let light in while blocking heat for comfortable indoor temperatures. Covers inbouwscreens (built-in screens), voorzetscreens (surface-mounted screens), and zonneschermen (sun awnings).
• Ventilatie (Ventilation) Ventilation systems for a healthy indoor climate, including muurventilatie (wall ventilation with heat recovery) and raamventilatie (window ventilation). Type D systems provide mechanical supply and exhaust with heat recovery for fresh air and moisture control.
• ZipX®Zero Patented Screen Technology Patented screen technology that is fully airtight when installed in cavity walls. Wind-resistant in any position and insect-proof when closed. Blocks up to 95% of heat and can improve S-peil energy rating by up to 3 points. Optional carbon shaft for improved fabric attachment and hanging behavior.
• ShutterX® Airtight Built-in Roller Shutter Patented airtight built-in roller shutter innovation - the first fully airtight system on the market combining aesthetics and energy efficiency without heat loss. Designed to eliminate the drawbacks of traditional built-in shutters.
• Voorzetscreens (Surface-Mounted Screens) Surface-mounted screens installed on the outside of windows without construction work. Includes solar-powered variants with wireless battery operation lasting a minimum of 30 days. Average starting price from €890 excluding VAT and including installation.
• Zonneschermen (Sun Awnings) Sun awnings available in three models: 500X (compact, up to 5m wide, 3.5m projection, suitable for smaller or enclosed terraces), 700X (large-format up to 7m wide, 3.5m projection without LED lighting), and 700LX (large-format luxury version up to 7m wide with integrated dimmable LED lighting and magnetic side caps). Available in any RAL color.
• Inbouwscreens (Built-in Screens) Screens integrated into the facade for a seamless architectural look. Wind-resistant in any position and can be combined with insect screens. Provides privacy, heat protection, and contributes to lower energy consumption.
• Muurventilatie (Wall Ventilation) Decentralized wall ventilation with heat recovery (Type D system) providing mechanical supply and exhaust for fresh air and moisture control room by room. Designed for healthier sleep and minimal heat loss.
• Raamventilatie (Window Ventilation) Window-integrated ventilation providing continuous fresh air supply and removal of polluted air for a healthy indoor climate. Often combined with built-in screens in timber frame construction.
• Solar-Powered Surface-Mounted Screens Wireless surface-mounted screens powered by solar panel with built-in battery. Compact solar panel on the box captures daylight and converts to energy. Functions for a minimum of 30 days in any season, even on cloudy days. No cables required inside. Includes 7-year warranty on motor, battery, and solar panel.
• Wilms SunCollection Fabric/cloth collection for screens and sunshades offering 24 popular color options. Available in screen and roller shutter variants for customization.
• WilmsCollection Screen Fabrics Screen fabric collection with 11 fabric types offering different light transmission and blackout properties for screens. Customers can choose fabrics based on desired light, privacy, and visibility characteristics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% of heat blocked by ZipXZero screens
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bouwcenter Ramen en DeurenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partner located in Arendonk, Belgium. Specialized in windows and doors, installing Wilms built-in screens for modern homes.
• Vandamme Vanreusel ArchitectenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArchitecture firm in Arendonk, Belgium. Partner for projects involving Wilms shading solutions.
• ArkanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partner in Arendonk, Belgium. Specializes in energy-efficient construction, installing Wilms ZipXZero built-in screens for modern new builds.
• H3 HoutskeletbouwminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTimber frame construction company in Westerlo, Belgium. Combines Wilms ventilation and shading for holistic healthy home solutions.
• Lippens AluminiumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAluminum specialist in Lievegem, Belgium. Installing Wilms screens for projects requiring large glass surfaces and architectural shading solutions.
• Het RamenhuisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer in Hasselt, Belgium. Installing Wilms built-on roller shutters for residential projects combining rural architecture with modern comfort.
• Joris MentenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent installer in Diest, Belgium. Specializes in solar-powered screen installations for educational and commercial buildings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WAREMA Renkhoff SE: Germany's leading manufacturer of external sun shading systems (roller shutters, external venetian blinds, awnings, textile screens). Wilms competes most directly with Warema's residential shading portfolio across Belgium and neighboring markets.
• Roma Rolladen GmbH: Major German roller shutter and external shading systems producer with a broad European footprint. Comparable to Wilms in product mix (roller shutters, screens) and dealer-led go-to-market.
• Winsol: Belgian manufacturer of roller shutters, screens, awnings and garage doors headquartered in Belgium. Headquartered in the same country with the same dealer-distributed, custom-manufactured business model, making it Wilms' closest like-for-like competitor.
• Markilux: Premium German awning specialist offering cassette and free-standing awnings distributed via specialist dealers across Europe. Overlaps with Wilms' 500X/700X/700LX sunscreen ranges on product and channel.
• Beck+Heun GmbH: Manufacturer of roller shutters, RAL-colored built-in systems, and decentralized residential ventilation with heat recovery. Closely comparable to Wilms' combined shutter-plus-ventilation offering.
• heroal: German manufacturer of roller shutters, sun protection systems, and ventilation components sold through specialist dealers. Closely matches Wilms in product architecture and dealer channel.

Others

• Somfy SA: French leader in motors, sensors and smart-home controls for window coverings. Functions both as an enabling technology partner (Wilms integrates Somfy) and a competitive force via IoT shading platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas Group: Global market leader in window coverings and architectural products (blinds, shades, shutters, pergolas). Significantly larger, broader portfolio than Wilms; competes more on commercial/large-project shading than custom residential Belgian installs.

Regional players

• Aluprof SA: One of Europe's largest roller shutter and external blind manufacturers, based in Poland and active across the EU. Offers similar products to Wilms but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Griesser AG: Swiss specialist in external solar shading (roller shutters, venetian blinds, textile screens) for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable product focus, though primarily Switzerland/France/Austria rather than Belgium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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