Renson
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1909
- HeadquartersWaregem, Belgium
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Renson firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Renson
- Legal name
- Renson NV
- Website
- https://renson.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1909
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Renson industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Climate and Ventilation Products
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)
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Where Renson is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Waregem
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Renson business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales (B2C and B2B): Renson generates revenue through direct sales of ventilation systems, solar shading products, pergolas, wall cladding, and carports to consumers and through distributor networks. Products are configured and priced through dealer consultation with custom quote requests.
- Professional Services and Training: Renson Academy provides technical and commercial training programs for professionals and installers, with recognized certification through Constructiv that may qualify for government training subsidies.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Renson product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Renson manufactures and sells aluminum-based healthy indoor and outdoor climate solutions, including mechanical ventilation systems (Healthbox), solar shading products (outdoor blinds, Fixscreen solar-powered screens, brise soleil), outdoor living structures (pergolas with louvered or fixed roofs, carports), aluminum wall cladding (Linarte, Linius), heat pumps, and Smart Living building automation. Products are configured and specified through digital tools including BIM models, SketchUp integrations, and the RIO B2B platform, and sold through a network of more than 1,800 distributors worldwide to both private consumers and building professionals.
Product overview
Renson is a Belgian manufacturer (established 1909) offering an integrated portfolio of building climate management solutions centered on four core pillars: ventilation (mechanical ventilation, window vents, CO2 monitors, industrial louvres), solar shading (outdoor blinds, solar-powered screens, brise soleil architectural shading), outdoor living (pergolas with louvered or fixed roofs, carports), and wall cladding (Linarte aluminum systems in horizontal/vertical configurations). The product line also extends to heat pumps and building automation (Smart Living/OpenMotics) for complete indoor climate control. Renson positions itself through 'Total Concepts' — bundled solutions targeting specific segments: Healthy Residential (homes), Healthy School (education), Health Care (medical facilities), and Healthy Apartment (multi-residential). The portfolio includes sub-branded pergola lines (Camargue Skye, Algarve, Lapure, Aero) and the Linarte wall cladding brand with wood-look finishes. The company sells through 1,800+ distributors globally and operates a B2B platform (RIO) for professional ordering, alongside digital tools including BIM models, SketchUp integrations, and product configurators.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Outdoor Blinds Exterior screen systems for solar shading, available in manual, motorised, and solar-powered variants. Provides efficient outdoor sun protection while reducing indoor overheating for residential and commercial buildings.
- Fixscreen Solar Solar-powered outdoor screen system with integrated photovoltaic cell on the fabric cassette, enabling wireless retrofit installation for sun protection without electrical infrastructure.
- Brise Soleil Shading Architectural solar protection systems using fixed or adjustable aluminum louvres to control solar gain on building facades while maintaining visual aesthetics, targeted at building projects.
- Pergolas Terrace covering systems available in freestanding, lean-to, louvered roof, and fixed roof configurations. Enables year-round outdoor living with protection from sun, rain, and wind for residential and hospitality settings.
- Aluminum Carport Premium aluminum carport structures providing vehicle protection while integrating aesthetically with residential architecture. Available with optional storage modules for residential properties.
- Linarte Wall Cladding Aluminum wall cladding system available in horizontal and vertical designs, featuring modular profiles with customizable finishes including wood-look options for architectural façade applications on residential and commercial buildings.
- Healthbox Mechanical Ventilation Fully automated mechanical ventilation unit tailored to lifestyle, providing controlled ventilation with heat recovery to maintain indoor air quality and prevent moisture-related issues in residential applications.
- Window Vents Window-integrated ventilation solutions providing continuous or controlled airflow for maintaining indoor air quality without compromising security or comfort in residential and commercial buildings.
- CO2 Monitor Indoor air quality monitoring device measuring carbon dioxide levels to indicate ventilation effectiveness and help optimize fresh air supply in residential and commercial buildings.
- Ventilation Louvres Industrial-grade ventilation grilles and louvre systems for architectural applications including data center facades, enabling airflow while providing weather protection.
- Heat Pumps Air-to-water heat pump systems for residential heating and domestic hot water production, including heat pump boilers and hot water tanks with automation controls.
- Smart Living Building Automation Building automation and smart home integration system for controlling and automating Renson ventilation, solar shading, and other building systems, integrated with OpenMotics.
- Healthy Residential Concept Integrated Total Concept combining ventilation, solar shading, and building automation for optimal indoor air quality and comfort in residential applications.
- Healthy School Concept Comprehensive indoor climate Total Concept tailored for educational facilities, addressing air quality, thermal comfort, and CO2 monitoring for learning environments.
- Health Care Concept Specialized ventilation and indoor climate Total Concept designed for healthcare facilities to ensure optimal air quality and patient comfort.
- Healthy Apartment Concept Compact indoor climate Total Concept designed for multi-residential buildings with space-efficient ventilation and solar shading integration.
Companies that use Renson
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Renson technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Renson partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- OpenMoticscoreRenson has a partnership with OpenMotics for building automation and smart living solutions. OpenMotics is mentioned in privacy statements as a connected company within the Renson group ecosystem.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Renson competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Weinor: German premium manufacturer of awnings, pergolas, and terrace roofs for residential outdoor living. Directly comparable to Renson's Camargue, Algarve, and Lapure pergola sub-brands.
- Markilux: German maker of premium awnings, pergola systems, and solar protection for homes. Targets the same residential outdoor-living buyer as Renson's pergola and outdoor blinds ranges.
- Brakel: Dutch specialist in integrated facade, ventilation, and solar shading solutions for buildings. Overlaps with Renson's brise-soleil, ventilation louvres, and Healthy Apartment concept.
- Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window blinds, shades, and architectural solar control products. Closest large-scale peer to Renson's outdoor blinds and solar shading portfolio.
- Zehnder Group: Swiss-listed manufacturer of indoor climate solutions including residential mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, radiant heating/cooling, and clean air systems. Most direct European overlap with Renson's Healthbox and indoor-air portfolio.
- Warema: German family-owned specialist in sun shading systems (external blinds, conservatory awnings, pergolas) and smart building controls. Closely mirrors Renson's outdoor blinds, brise-soleil, and pergola lines.
- Griesser: Swiss manufacturer of external venetian blinds, roller shutters, and awnings with European distribution. Closely comparable to Renson's external solar shading and brise-soleil lines.
- Aldes: French family-owned ventilation and indoor air quality group producing single-flow and dual-flow mechanical ventilation units, heat recovery, and air purification — competing head-to-head with Renson Healthbox.
Broad incumbents
- VELUX Group: Global leader in roof windows and skylights with expanding indoor climate and shading offerings. A larger, broader incumbent competing in adjacent healthy-indoor-climate and solar-control categories.
- Stiebel Eltron: German-headquartered manufacturer of heat pumps, ventilation, and hot water systems. Most relevant overlap with Renson's heat pump and mechanical ventilation product lines, though at significantly greater scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Renson social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Renson leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Renson subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries13 records
Renson funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Renson M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Renson
What does Renson do?
Renson manufactures and sells aluminum-based healthy indoor and outdoor climate solutions, including mechanical ventilation systems (Healthbox), solar shading products (outdoor blinds, Fixscreen solar-powered screens, brise soleil), outdoor living structures (pergolas with louvered or fixed roofs, carports), aluminum wall cladding (Linarte, Linius), heat pumps, and Smart Living building automation. Products are configured and specified through digital tools including BIM models, SketchUp integrations, and the RIO B2B platform, and sold through a network of more than 1,800 distributors worldwide to both private consumers and building professionals.
Is Renson a public or private company?
Renson is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Renson founded?
Renson was founded in 1909. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Renson based?
Renson is headquartered in Waregem, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Renson make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales (B2C and B2B) is the primary driver. The others are professional Services and Training.
Who are Renson's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Weinor, Markilux, Brakel, Hunter Douglas, Zehnder Group, Warema, Griesser and Aldes. Broad incumbents are VELUX Group and Stiebel Eltron.
Does Renson have an API?
No public API is recorded for Renson.
What industry is Renson in?
Renson's product category is Building Climate and Ventilation Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAB, HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAG, Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.