Sunesta

What Sunesta does

Sunesta is a US-based manufacturer of custom retractable awnings, screens, and shelters, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The company operates as a subsidiary within the Gibraltar group of companies, a diversified industrial conglomerate that also includes Prospiant, Air Vent, Terrasmart, HIG, D.S. Brown, and MAPS. Sunesta serves residential homeowners and commercial customers (restaurants, hospitality, and retail) through an authorized dealer network spanning the United States and Canada, with the dealer channel conducting at-home consultations and custom installations as the primary go-to-market motion.

The company's core product line includes the flagship Sunesta Patio awning (backed by a lifetime warranty), the Sunstyle Patio (15-year warranty), the Sunlight Patio (12-year warranty), the Sunplus retractable shelter, retractable screens, and commercial awnings, supported by over 100 fabric options. Technical components include a Smart Control system with wireless remote operation and automated sun/rain sensors, an online Awning Visualizer for pre-purchase visualization, and accessories such as LED lighting, the Smart Mount installation system, and the Sunboot seasonal cover. Sunesta was the first manufacturer to exceed Miami-Dade and Florida Building Codes and holds the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation.

Sunesta's business model is a one-time sale of custom-manufactured products routed through dealers. Pricing is quote-based with no published price list, and the company has no disclosed subscription, recurring, or repeat-revenue mechanic. The company employs 11-50 people, operates a sales-led GTM focused on premium residential and commercial segments, and currently shows no disclosed funding events, M&A activity, leadership changes, or geographic expansion in the input data.

Name

Sunesta

Legal name

Sunesta

Website

https://sunesta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunesta is a US-based manufacturer of custom retractable awnings, screens, and shelters, serving residential homeowners and commercial customers through an authorized dealer network across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retractable Awnings and Outdoor Shade Products

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Enclosures (HSAPALAF), Sunroom & Conservatory Additions (HSAPADAE), Outdoor Window Shades & Awnings Retail (Exterior Shades, Retractable Awnings) (CRAIAKAH)

Keywords

• Custom retractable awnings
• Outdoor shade solutions
• Retractable patio covers
• Exterior sun screens
• Commercial awning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Retractable Awning Sales: Sunesta generates revenue through the sale of custom-made retractable awnings for residential and commercial applications. Products are manufactured to exact specifications including size, color, fabric, and style, with professional installation included or offered through dealer network.
2. Retractable Screens Sales: Sale of custom retractable screens for patios, windows, and doors to provide insect protection, wind resistance, and privacy
3. Retractable Shelters Sales: Sale of patio and deck shelters, including the Sunplus model with widths up to 18 feet and projections up to 23 feet
4. Commercial Awning Solutions: Custom commercial retractable awnings, screens, and shelters for businesses including restaurants, hospitality, and retail

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sunesta designs, manufactures, and sells custom retractable awnings, retractable screens, and retractable patio shelters for residential and commercial customers. Products are made to exact specifications (size, color, fabric, style) in the United States, sold through an authorized dealer network, and installed by factory-trained professionals, typically within weeks.

Product overview

Sunesta is a custom retractable awning and shade solutions manufacturer offering a portfolio of motorized and manual outdoor comfort products. The core product lines include The Sunesta Patio, The Sunstyle Patio, and The Sunlight Patio retractable awnings, along with The Sunplus retractable shelter system. These are complemented by retractable screens, retractable shelters, and commercial awning solutions. The company provides extensive customization with over 100 fabric options across awning, screen, and valance categories. Accessories include Smart Control wireless automation, Smart Mount mounting systems, LED awning lights, and seasonal covers. Sunesta also offers an online Awning Visualizer tool for homeowners to preview products. All products are custom-built to exact specifications and backed by industry-leading warranties ranging from lifetime to 10-year coverage on motors and fabrics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Sunesta Patio
• The Sunstyle Patio

Quantifiable outcome

• UPF 30+ protection on all fabrics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• Boys and Girls Club of the SuncoastminorOthers · 1 February 2024Sunesta partnered with The Boys and Girls Club of the Suncoast on February 1st, 2024, to support literacy development for children throughout Southwest Florida. This community initiative provides support for child literacy programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SunSetter Products: SunSetter is one of the largest U.S. retractable awning brands, selling primarily direct-to-consumer through Costco and online channels. Directly comparable because both target residential homeowners seeking motorized retractable awnings, though SunSetter emphasizes DIY self-installation while Sunesta emphasizes custom consultative-installation.
• Sunair Awnings: Sunair manufactures and installs retractable awnings, screens, and solar shades for residential and commercial markets. Closely comparable to Sunesta given the overlapping product portfolio (awnings + screens) and a dealer/installer GTM model.
• Eclipse Shading Systems: Eclipse manufactures retractable awnings, retractable roof systems, and screens with a U.S. dealer network. Directly comparable to Sunesta in product category, channel strategy, and target customer (residential premium shading).
• KE Durasol Awnings: KE Durasol is a U.S. manufacturer of retractable awnings and exterior shade products, with a long history in the category. Directly comparable given its focus on custom retractable awnings distributed through a dealer network.
• Aristocrat Awnings: Aristocrat manufactures custom retractable awnings and exterior shading products through a dealer/installer network. Closely comparable to Sunesta in product mix, configuration options, and consultative sales motion.
• Perfection Awning: Perfection Awning manufactures and distributes retractable awnings, stationary awnings, and motorized shades. Directly comparable as a specialty manufacturer serving residential and light-commercial customers through dealer channels.
• Marygrove Awnings: Marygrove is a U.S. manufacturer of custom retractable awnings marketed through dealer/installer channels. Directly comparable in target customer (residential), product category (custom retractable awnings), and custom-fabrication sales motion.
• NuImage Awnings: NuImage is a manufacturer of aluminum and retractable awnings, canopies, and patio covers serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable to Sunesta in product category (exterior shade structures) and dealer-channel distribution.

Emerging players

• Sol-Lux (Solar Innovations): Sol-Lux offers retractable and motorized awning/screen systems with similar automation features to Sunesta's Smart Control. Comparable as an emerging player in automated exterior shade products, with growing channel presence in the U.S.

Broad incumbents

• Shade Structures Inc. Shade Structures designs and manufactures a wide range of commercial and architectural shade products, including retractable systems. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the architectural-shade category, with overlap to Sunesta's commercial line but a wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunesta
• Xx.com/sunestaawnings
• Facebookfacebook.com/SunestaAwnings

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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