What Gaviota Simbac does

Gaviota Simbac (legal name GAVIOTA SIMBAC, S.L., CIF B-03022449) is a Spanish private limited company that manufactures components, accessories and integrated systems for rolling shutters, sun-protection awnings and glass outdoor enclosures. Founded in 1968 and incorporated on 20 February 1969 in Alicante, the group is headquartered in Sax (Alicante) and operates three sites across the province of Alicante — the central offices and plant in Sax, an injection-moulding and coating facility in Salinas, and a logistics/distribution centre in Villena. Its portfolio spans traditional open awnings (Tropical, Desert, Indico, Solaris), enclosed cassette box awnings (Sama, Indie, Iris, Ares, Concept Box, Aland, Kali, Kyma, Arko, Maximus), hidden-arm systems (A1 and M1 series), bioclimatic pergolas (Climatika, Clima Rain, Clima 120, Clima 120 LUX, Hera), folding and sliding glass enclosures (Nuda, Tomei), rolling-shutter accessories and motors/automatisms including the solar-powered Elite-i.

The group's competitive positioning rests on vertically integrated manufacturing — in-house plastic and aluminium injection, electrostatic powder coating, and steel stamping/profiling — combined with a co-engineering model in which components are developed jointly with OEMs, assemblers and professional installers. Distribution runs through B2B channel partners, building-materials distributors and wholly owned European subsidiaries in Italy, France, Romania and the UK, with localized websites in Spanish, English, French and Italian supporting a customer portal model. The company claims presence in more than 75 countries and describes a workforce of over 1,200 people.

Gaviota Simbac is family-managed, privately held and self-funded, with no disclosed venture or private-equity backing; capital investment has been partially co-financed by Spanish and EU public programmes (CDTI, FEDER, IDAE, IVACE, Ministry of Industry). It does not publish revenue or financial statements, and the 251-500 employee figure in firmographic databases is materially lower than the company's stated headcount, signalling either a definitional difference or limited external visibility into its scale.

Name

Gaviota Simbac

Legal name

GAVIOTA SIMBAC, S.L.

Website

https://gaviotagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Gaviota Simbac is a privately held Spanish manufacturer (founded 1968, Sax, Alicante) of components, systems and motors for rolling shutters, awnings, pergolas and glass enclosures, serving OEMs, professional installers and building-materials distributors across 75+ countries through B2B channels and wholly owned subsidiaries in Italy, France, Romania and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sun Protection Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Window Shades & Awnings Retail (Exterior Shades, Retractable Awnings) (CRAIAKAH)

Keywords

• Sun protection systems
• Awning components
• Rolling shutter systems
• Glass enclosure systems
• Pergola awnings

Headquarters

HQ city

Sax

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Components and Accessories): Sale of manufactured components, accessories, and systems for rolling shutters, awnings, and glass enclosures. The company sells to manufacturers, installers, and distributors in the building materials sector. Products include traditional and box awnings, invisible arm systems, glass curtains, rolling shutter accessories, and motors/automatisms.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gaviota Simbac manufactures and supplies components, accessories, and complete systems for rolling shutters, awnings, glass enclosures, and associated motors/automatisms. Its range covers traditional open awnings, cassette/box awnings, invisible-arm awnings, flat pergola awnings (including the motorized Climatika system), folding and sliding glass curtains, rolling shutter spare parts, articulated arms, and motorized automation products. Products are sold primarily to B2B customers — manufacturers, professional installers, and building materials distributors — across more than 75 countries.

Product overview

Gaviota Simbac is a manufacturer of outdoor protection systems comprising four main product categories: (1) Awning systems including traditional open models (Tropical, Desert, Indico, Solaris), enclosed cassette box awnings (Sama, Indie, Iris, Ares, Concept Box, Aland, Kali, Kyma, Arko, Maximus), and invisible/hidden arm systems (A1 and M1 series in Smart, Premium, Concept variants); (2) Flat pergola awnings including Climatika (motorized rotating slats), Clima Rain, Clima 120, Clima 120 LUX, and Hera; (3) Glass enclosure systems for terraces featuring Nuda (folding glass curtains) and Tomei (sliding glass curtains); (4) Rolling shutter accessories and components; (5) Motors and automatisms including solar-powered options (Elite-i Solar). The company also provides co-engineering services for manufacturers and assemblers of awnings and shutters, offering products from co-creation through commercialization. Headquartered in Sax, Alicante, Spain since 1968 with presence in over 75 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Awnings Open-style awnings (Tropical, Desert, Indico, Solaris) used for residential and commercial sun protection applications; sold to awning manufacturers, professional installers, and building materials distributors.
• Box (Cassette) Awnings Enclosed cassette-style awnings (Sama, Indie, Iris, Ares, Concept Box, Aland, Kali, Kyma, Arko, Maximus) that protect the fabric when retracted; range spans compact (Aland) to large-format (Kali up to 14m x 3.5m, Maximus) installations. Sold to manufacturers, installers, and distributors.
• Invisible Arm Awning Systems Hidden-arm awning systems (A1 and M1 series in Smart, Premium, Concept, and Arko variants) providing clean architectural integration when retracted; targeted at premium residential and commercial installations.
• Climatika Pergola Awning Premium flat pergola awning with motorized rotating slats, watertight construction, 160x160mm profiles, hidden screw connections, optional LED lighting, and compatibility with Gaviota glass enclosures (Nuda, Tomei); designed for year-round outdoor comfort in residential and commercial settings.
• Flat Pergola Awnings (Clima line and Hera) Flat pergola-style awnings including Clima Rain (rain-protected variant), Clima 120 (standard), Clima 120 LUX (luxury), and Hera, complementing the Climatika motorized system.
• Glass Enclosure Systems (Nuda and Tomei) Glazing systems for terraces and outdoor spaces: Nuda folding glass curtains and Tomei sliding glass curtains, used independently or in combination with the Climatika pergola system.
• Motors and Automatisms (Elite-i Solar, Lusol) Electric motors and automation systems for awnings and shutters, including the Elite-i Solar solar-powered motor and the Lusol articulated arm automation system, enabling motorized and automated operation of Gaviota awning and shutter products.
• Articulated Arms (Lusol, Sama, Spiral Smart) Articulated arm mechanisms (Lusol, Sama, Spiral Smart) used as the structural support and motion components for retractable awnings.
• Rolling Shutter Accessories and Spare Parts Components, accessories, and spare parts for rolling shutters supplied to shutter manufacturers, installers, and distributors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduction projects: Sax plant reduced from 76,032 kWh to 28,512 kWh annually; Salinas plant compressor renewal reduced from 322,981 kWh to 234,837.7 kWh annually

Named customers5 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warema: German manufacturer of sun shading systems (awnings, roller shutters, external venetian blinds) with comparable B2B component supply, similar product breadth, and a strong European OEM and installer channel.
• ROMA: German specialist in rolling shutters, sun protection, and insect screens that sells components and systems to manufacturers and installers across Europe — a close match to Gaviota's rolling shutter and awning component business.
• Aluprof: Polish manufacturer of aluminum roller shutters, sectional garage doors, and sun protection systems with broad European distribution — a direct competitor in aluminum rolling shutter components and assembled systems.
• Weinor: German manufacturer of awnings, conservatory shading, and terrace roofing with motorized solutions — overlapping with Gaviota's motorized awning, pergola, and Climatika product lines.
• Markilux: German premium awning manufacturer (folding-arm, conservatory, and pergola awnings). While more retail/dealer-facing, it competes in overlapping product categories — particularly the pergola/awning segment where Gaviota's Climatika competes.
• Griesser: Swiss manufacturer of external sun shading systems (roller shutters, venetian blinds, awnings) with strong DACH/French distribution — a comparable B2B specialist in architectural sun protection.
• Reflexa: German sun protection manufacturer producing awnings, roller shutters, and conservatory shading, with comparable dealer and installer-based distribution in DACH and other European markets.
• Heroal: German manufacturer of aluminum roller shutters, sun protection systems, and window/door profiles. Competes with Gaviota in aluminum-based rolling shutter systems and shares the B2B channel model to fabricators and installers.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global incumbent in window coverings, architectural products, and sun shading, with much greater scale, a wider product portfolio, and stronger retail/contractor channels — a broader competitor rather than a head-to-head specialist.
• Somfy: Global leader in motors and automation for shading, with broad smart-home integration and significantly larger R&D and brand investment. Competes most directly with Gaviota's Elite-i motors and automation systems and could displace Gaviota in connected shading ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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