Herralum Industrial

What Herralum Industrial does

Herralum Industrial, S.A. (operating as Herralum and Grupo Herralum) is a 100% Mexican company founded in 1972 and headquartered in El Salto, Jalisco. It manufactures and distributes hardware and accessories for architectural aluminum and tempered glass installations, serving contractors, fabricators, and installers of residential and commercial construction projects. The company operates as a vertically integrated producer with in-house manufacturing capabilities spanning aluminum injection molding, zamak die casting, plastic injection molding, vinyl extrusion, stamping, aluminum anodizing, electropainting (e-coating), stainless steel processing, and assembly, supplemented by a maquila partnership with INALUM for high-capacity metal castings.

Its product portfolio comprises approximately 4,000 SKUs organized into four core categories: aluminum hardware (hinges, pivots, locks, handles, door closers, rollers, brackets, automatic systems, and anti-cyclonic shutter components), glass hardware (railings, hydraulic hinges, shower enclosures, panic bars, spider fittings, canopy hardware, and silicone-locking systems), proprietary sliding systems (a catalog of branded lines including Sistema Acapulco, Sistema México I-VI, Sistema Oaxaca I-V, Sistema Chetumal, Sistema Huatulco, Sistema Balandra, Sistema Playa del Carmen, Sistema Telescópico Ticla, and Sistema Guillotina Riviera Maya), and polycarbonate sheets with connectors and tapes. The catalog also includes distributed international brands such as FAPIM, Ryobi, Comenza, Vorne, Monticelli, Cherokee, Caldwell, DLC, Galnze, and Diamut.

Herralum generates revenue through the manufacturing and sale of these products via a physical retail distribution model consisting of 37 Tienda Herralum stores operating as concession locations across 22+ Mexican states. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held, has 251-500 employees, and shows no evidence of external institutional investment, parent holding company, or M&A activity. Supporting channels include the herralum.com website with downloadable catalogs and virtual showroom tour, active social media profiles (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok), and periodic product bulletins including the July 2026 Nuevos Lanzamientos newsletter and the Catálogo Revista 2026.

Name

Herralum Industrial

Legal name

Herralum Industrial

Website

https://herralum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Herralum Industrial is a Mexican manufacturer and distributor founded in 1972, producing approximately 4,000 hardware SKUs for architectural aluminum and tempered glass installations and selling them through a nationwide network of 37 retail stores serving contractors, fabricators, and installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Hardware

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metals, Plastics & Fabrication Materials Marketplaces (CRAFAHAN)

Keywords

• Architectural aluminum hardware
• Tempered glass hardware
• Sliding door systems
• Polycarbonate sheets Mexico
• Window door fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

El Salto

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices42 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Accessories Sales: Manufacturing and distribution of hardware and accessories for architectural aluminum and tempered glass through a nationwide retail store network. Products include hinges, handles, locks, door closers, rollers, seals, polycarbonate sheets, and complete sliding systems sold directly to contractors, fabricators, and installers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Herralum Industrial manufactures and distributes hardware and accessories for architectural aluminum and tempered glass installations, operating an in-house production system spanning aluminum injection molding, zamak die casting, plastic injection, vinyl extrusion, stamping, anodizing, electropainting, and stainless steel processing. Its product range of over 4,000 SKUs covers hinges, pivots, locks, door closers, rollers, seals, brackets, handles, sliding systems (proprietary named lines such as Sistema Acapulco, México, Oaxaca, Chetumal, Huatulco), polycarbonate sheets, and distributed international brands including FAPIM, Ryobi, Comenza, Vorne, Monticelli, Cherokee, Caldwell, DLC, Galnze, and Diamut. The company sells exclusively through its nationwide network of 37 owned retail stores (Tienda Herralum) across Mexico.

Product overview

Herralum Industrial is a 100% Mexican manufacturer and distributor founded in 1972, offering a comprehensive portfolio of approximately 4,000 hardware products for architectural aluminum and tempered glass installations. The company operates 37 stores nationwide and maintains 27 strategic alliances. Their product ecosystem centers on four core categories: (1) Herrajes para Aluminio - hardware components for aluminum doors, windows, and curtain walls including hinges, locks, handles, rollers, automatic systems, and specialized hardware; (2) Herrajes para Vidrio - comprehensive glass hardware including railings, hydraulic hinges, shower enclosures, spider fittings, panic bars, and display case components; (3) Sistemas Corredizos - proprietary named sliding systems (Sistema Acapulco, México, Oaxaca, Chetumal, Huatulco, Playa del Carmen, Ticla) for doors and windows; and (4) Láminas de Policarbonato - polycarbonate sheets with connectors and tapes. The portfolio includes own brands (Línea Clearfix cleaning products, Herralum hydraulic hinges), distributed European brands (FAPIM, Vorne, Comenza, Ryobi), and regional product lines (Línea Europea, Línea Española). Manufacturing capabilities span aluminum injection, Zamak injection, plastic injection, vinyl extrusion, stamping, assembly, anodizing, electropainting, and stainless steel processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grupo Herralum: Parent corporate brand for the group of companies

Products and services

• Herrajes para Aluminio (Hardware for Aluminum) Complete line of hardware components for architectural aluminum installations, including door and window accessories, hinges, pivots, rollers, locks, door closers, handles, seals, brackets, automatic systems, and specialized hardware for cyclone curtains. Sold to contractors, fabricators, and installers through Tienda Herralum stores.
• Herrajes para Vidrio (Hardware for Glass) Comprehensive range of hardware for tempered glass installations including railings, panic bars, hydraulic hinges, bathroom hinges, stabilizer arms, shower enclosures, locks, clips, connectors, solenoid locks, suspended facade hardware, canopy hardware, glass door hardware, display case hardware, handles, glass films, and polycarbonate profiles.
• Sistemas Corredizos (Proprietary Sliding Systems) Proprietary sliding window and door systems named after Mexican cities and locations, including Sistema Acapulco I/II, Sistema Balandra, Sistema Chetumal I/II/III, Sistema Guillotina Riviera Maya, Sistema Huatulco, Sistema México I-VI, Sistema Oaxaca I-V, Sistema Playa del Carmen, and Sistema Telescópico Ticla, plus Puertas Abatibles Ciudad de México. Designed for specific Mexican geographic and architectural requirements.
• Láminas de Policarbonato (Polycarbonate Sheets) Polycarbonate sheet products with associated connectors and tapes for installation, supported by full range of profiles and sealing tapes for roofing, canopies, and sunshade applications.
• Barandales Comenza (Comenza Railing Systems) Premium glass railing and balustrade systems distributed through partnership with Comenza, including Glassfit profile series (CC-772, CC-775, CC-780, CC-782, CC-791), SV series profiles (SV-1501, SV-1602, SV-1701), Sistema R Concept, Handrail, and Brico components.
• Canceles de Baño (Shower Enclosure Kits) Complete shower enclosure kits with tempered glass and hardware, including Curvo 1300, Río Bravo 1301/1329, Escuadra 1302, Bacalar 1305, Cozumel 1306, Cielo 1307, Mexicali, and Punta Maroma models.
• Sistemas Automáticos Ryobi (Ryobi Automatic Sliding Door Systems) Automatic sliding door systems distributed through partnership with Ryobi, including linear drive systems, accessories, and activation sensors for commercial and residential automatic door applications.
• Bisagras Hidráulicas (Hydraulic Hinges) Floor-mounted hydraulic hinges and kits for glass doors, including Ryobi S202N models and Herralum-branded hydraulic hinges for controlled-closing glass door installations.
• Línea Europea (European Line Hardware) Premium European-style hardware for premium aluminum window and door applications, including FAPIM handles, Grip hinges, Vorne multipoint locking systems, Monticelli corner brackets, and Olé embedded closures.
• Línea Española (Spanish Line Hardware) Spanish-style aluminum hardware components including polyamide gaskets designed for European chamber profiles in aluminum window and door systems.
• Línea Clearfix (Glass Cleaning and Maintenance) Cleaning and maintenance products for glass, including Crema Quita Gotas (spot remover cream), Afloja Todo (penetrating oil), Crista Klin glass cleaner, and Repel Glass water repellent.
• Láminas de Plástico Herralum (Herralum Plastic Sheets) Proprietary plastic sheet products for construction and industrial applications.
• Panel Compuesto de Aluminio (Aluminum Composite Panel) 4mm aluminum composite panels for facades and architectural applications.
• Herrajes para Fachada Suspendida (Suspended Facade Hardware) Spider fittings and tensioners for suspended glass facades, including Arañas Querétaro, Arañas Mérida, and related components for structural glass wall installations.
• Herrajes para Marquesina (Canopy Hardware) Hardware systems for glass canopies including Sistema Puebla I and II wall-to-tensioner components for architectural canopy installations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• INALUMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINALUM is a 100% Mexican company with over 40 years in the market offering aluminum die casting services (A380, A356) and Zamak 5 casting. Herralum partners with INALUM for the maquila (toll manufacturing) of metal castings including aluminum, zamak, and forged products. This partnership strengthens Herralum's manufacturing capabilities by providing high-capacity casting services for its hardware production.
• CherokeecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCherokee is a Mexican company dedicated to the distribution of machinery and accessories for processing glass, aluminum, and PVC. Herralum distributes Cherokee products, including a line of machines for glass machining operations such as edging, beveling, drilling, and grinding. This partnership enables Herralum to offer comprehensive solutions including both hardware and production machinery to its fabricator customers.
• FAPIMmajorTechnology or IntegrationFAPIM is an international hardware brand whose products are distributed by Herralum. FAPIM products include hinges (Grip+ series), handles, locking systems (Olé series), and caster wheels (Hockey Fapim) featured in the European Line and Spanish Line product categories.
• RyobimajorTechnology or IntegrationRyobi is an international brand whose hardware products (hydraulic hinges, door closers, automatic systems) are distributed by Herralum. Ryobi products include the S202N floor hinge, door closers, and automatic sliding systems.
• ComenzamajorTechnology or IntegrationComenza is a brand featured under Herralum's 'Barandales Comenza' (Comenza Balustrades) product category. The partnership includes Glassfit systems (CC-772, CC-775, CC-780, CC-782, CC-791), Sistema R Concept, Handrail, and Glassfit SV series profiles (SV-1501, SV-1602, SV-1701) for glass balustrade installations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• C.R. Laurence (CRL): US-based leading manufacturer and distributor of architectural hardware, glass fittings, and accessories for the glazing industry. Closest international analog given nearly identical product categories and contractor/fabricator customer model.
• GEZE: German specialist in door technology, automatic door systems, and window/door hardware. Direct product overlap with Herralum's automatic sliding systems and door closer categories.
• Sugatsune America: Japanese manufacturer of architectural and industrial hardware including sliding door systems, hinges, and latches. Strong overlap with Herralum's sliding system catalog and quality positioning.
• Roto Frank: Global manufacturer of window and door hardware for aluminum, PVC, and timber profiles. Directly comparable product offering for aluminum window and door hardware fabricators served by Herralum.
• Siegenia-Aubi: German manufacturer of hardware for windows, doors, and comfort systems including multipoint locks and tilt-turn hardware. Comparable European premium positioning in aluminum profile hardware.

Broad incumbents

• Häfele: German global leader in hardware for furniture, architectural, and electronic access solutions. Comparable as an internationally distributed hardware specialist serving fabricators and installers, with broader product breadth.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in door hardware, access solutions, and architectural hardware including aluminum/glass systems. Comparable as a comprehensive hardware manufacturer/distributor with overlapping product lines (locks, hinges, automatic systems).
• Dormakaba: Global provider of access and entrance solutions including automatic sliding doors and architectural glass hardware. Direct overlap with Herralum's Ryobi automatic systems distribution and hydraulic hinge offerings.

Others

• Aluprom (INALUM): Mexican aluminum and Zamak die casting partner of Herralum with 40+ years operating in the same ecosystem. Compared as upstream manufacturing partner serving overlapping hardware/applications markets.

Regional players

• Cuprum / Vitro (Mexican glass/aluminum ecosystem): Mexican glass and aluminum product manufacturers and distributors. Comparable as domestic players in the architectural glass/aluminum supply chain that potentially cross-sells into similar contractor channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/herralum
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• Facebookfacebook.com/herralum.oficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/grupo-herralum%C2%AE-52510930b
• Instagraminstagram.com/herralum.oficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@herralum.oficial

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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