Talius
Talius is a privately held Canadian manufacturer founded in 1980 that designs and builds custom aluminum roll shutters, habitat screens, awnings, and fly screens, selling exclusively through a North American authorized dealer network serving residential, commercial, institutional, and storm-protection end markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersSalmon Arm, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Talius does
Talius is a privately held Canadian manufacturer founded in 1980 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, with manufacturing and R&D operations in Salmon Arm. The company designs and builds roll-formed aluminum roll shutters, exterior habitat screens, retractable awnings, and fly screens, with product lines spanning six roll-shutter profiles (Mammoth, Safe Mini HD, Safe View, Shield Mini HD, HQ Macro HD, AG-77 HD) and three habitat screen variants (Habitat, Habitat Plus, Habitat Clear). Notable technical components include the proprietary S.H.I.E.L.D. StormLock networked system controlled via a smartphone app, an edge-retention zipper system rated to 100 mph winds, and a SafeGuard end-retention rail for tamper resistance. Products are custom-manufactured to opening specifications and are compatible with major smart-home ecosystems including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, KNX, and Zigbee.
The company operates an exclusively B2B go-to-market, selling 100% of product through a network of hundreds of authorized installation dealers across North America with a recently added Caribbean presence (Jamaica, 2024). Talius does not publish pricing and instead routes quote requests through its dealer channel. Customers span four primary use-case segments: residential security, small business and commercial storefront protection, institutional security (schools, government), and commercial/multi-family and storm/weather protection. End customers named in case studies include BC Liquor Distribution Branch, Langley Events Centre, Express News Convenience, Salish Secondary School, British Pacific Properties, and Sony Store. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware purchases of custom-manufactured products supplemented by dealer support and training services, with a 10-year limited warranty standardized across the product line in 2026.
The product portfolio has been actively extended in recent years with the 2023 launch of the S.H.I.E.L.D. StormLock smart system, the 2024 Caribbean expansion, and the 2026 launches of the FlyScreen line, the Focal-partnered Energy Calculator, and the standardized 10-year warranty. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity, and is led by long-tenured operators including COO Cal Johnson (nearly three decades with the company). Talius reports over 20,000 installations completed worldwide since founding and qualifies its products under LEED energy-efficiency guidelines.
Talius firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Talius
- Legal name
- Talius
- Website
- https://talius.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Talius is a privately held Canadian manufacturer founded in 1980 that designs and builds custom aluminum roll shutters, habitat screens, awnings, and fly screens, selling exclusively through a North American authorized dealer network serving residential, commercial, institutional, and storm-protection end markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Talius industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Roll Shutters and Exterior Building Protection Systems
- NAICS
- Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems (IMADAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN), Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH)
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Where Talius is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Salmon Arm
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Talius business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Roll Shutter and Habitat Screen Product Sales: One-time purchase of custom-manufactured aluminum roll shutters, habitat screens, awnings, and fly screens. Products are made-to-order for each opening. Revenue is generated through authorized dealer network who purchase products from Talius and install/ sell to end customers.
- Dealer Partnership and Support Services: B2B partnerships with authorized dealers providing marketing support, technical training, dealer login portal access, and ongoing business development assistance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom product quotes through authorized dealers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Talius product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Talius is a North American manufacturer of custom-made roll shutters, habitat screens, retractable awnings, and fly screens built from roll-formed and extruded aluminum. Products provide security against break-ins and vandalism, storm and hurricane protection, solar heat and UV blocking, and energy efficiency for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. All products are made-to-order and sold exclusively through a network of authorized installation dealers across North America.
Product overview
Talius is a North American manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of exterior building protection and shading products centered on roll shutters and habitat screens. The core product lines include roll shutters (Mammoth, Safe Mini HD, Safe View, Shield Mini HD, HQ Macro HD, AG-77 HD) providing security, weather protection, and energy efficiency; habitat screens (Habitat Screens, Habitat Plus, Habitat Clear) offering solar shading and insect protection; plus retractable awnings and fly screens. Add-on modules include the S.H.I.E.L.D. StormLock smart storm protection system and anti-graffiti coating. All products are custom-manufactured to specification and distributed exclusively through an authorized dealer network across North America.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Mammoth: Largest and strongest roll shutter profile, designed as ultimate garage door alternative with unmatched strength and durability.
- Safe View
- Safe Mini HD
- Shield Mini HD
- HQ Macro HD
- AG-77 HD
- Habitat Screens
- Habitat Plus
- Habitat Clear
- S.H.I.E.L.D. StormLock
Products and services
- Mammoth Roll Shutter Talius' largest and strongest roll shutter profile, engineered for oversized openings. Functions as a garage door alternative combining security, space savings, and sleek design with maximum widths up to 29.5 ft. Targeted at residential and commercial customers needing heavy-duty protection.
- Safe Mini HD Roll Shutter Strongest insulated roll shutter profile with hard resin core. Best suited to protect property against break-ins, vandalism, and theft for commercial spaces, storefronts, and high-risk locations.
- Safe View Roll Shutter See-through extruded aluminum profile providing 24-hour visibility for storefront security. Allows between 29% and 42% light transmission while maintaining security for retail displays, shopping centers, and counter enclosures.
- Shield Mini HD Roll Shutter Energy-efficient, medium-duty roll shutter profile insulated with hard polyurethane foam. Best suited for solar protection, vandalism protection, privacy, and heat, weather, sound protection.
- HQ Macro HD Roll Shutter Energy-efficient, light-duty roll shutter profile insulated with hard polyurethane foam. Best suited for solar protection and privacy with light-duty applications.
- AG-77 HD Roll Shutter Roll shutter profile designed for large openings, insulated with polyurethane foam. Energy-efficient, medium-duty solution designed to prevent vandalism and provide protection with maximum width of 21.3 ft.
- Habitat Plus Screen Commercial-grade exterior solar protection screen with stainless-steel cable guide system. Features extruded overhead panel box and bottom bar, designed for mid to high-rise balconies with wind resistance. Blocks between 55% and 99% of sun's rays.
- Habitat Clear Screen Clear vinyl screen providing weather protection while maintaining visibility. Regulates interior temperatures by trapping warm air in cooler months. Blocks wind, rain, dust, snow, and insects with enclosed system. Features 0% openness and <99% UV protection.
- Habitat Screens Exterior solar protection screens installed on outside of windows to block sun's heat before it reaches glass. Available in various weave densities blocking 55%-99% of sun. Features unique edge retention zipper system for insect protection and wind resistance up to 100 mph.
- S.H.I.E.L.D. StormLock System Smart storm protection system for roll shutters. Networked and controlled remotely through proprietary smartphone app allowing property owners to secure homes from anywhere when storms develop. Part of Talius hurricane and storm protection product line.
- Retractable Awnings Premium aluminum frame retractable awnings with protective cassette housing. Motorized options available with remote control, smart home integration, wind sensor, and sun sensor for automatic retraction. Solution-dyed acrylic fabric resists UV rays and fading.
- FlyScreens Insect protection screens for windows and doors. FlyScreen+ lateral systems and FlyScreen 2D dual-orientation units with PDF instructions and installation videos available.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 20,000 successful installations worldwide
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Companies that use Talius
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Talius technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability3 records
Feature4 records
Talius partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- British Pacific Properties LtdminorPartnership to implement security roll shutters for the Cypress Mountain Village retail location. British Pacific Properties is a community developer overseeing prestigious West Vancouver developments since the 1930s. The roll shutter installations provide added security and protection for the retail area at the base of Cypress Mountain ski resort.
- Premier Automation & DesignminorPremier Automation & Design served as the installing partner for a very large residential Habitat XL screen installation, one of the largest automated habitat screen installations attempted, measuring 22' 8" wide x 16' high.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Talius competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Somfy: Global leader in motorized shading, roller shutters, and smart-home automation. Directly named as a competitor in the smart electric roller shutter market in Talius's source material, competing for motorized, integrated shutter deployments.
- Hunter Douglas: World's largest window coverings manufacturer with motorized blinds, shades, shutters, and exterior screen products. Overlaps with Talius's habitat screen and shading portfolio at the architectural-spec level.
- Lutron Electronics: Premium manufacturer of motorized window treatments and lighting controls, including cellular shades, roller shades, and home automation integration. Competes for the smart, integrated shading budget that Talius targets.
- Pella Corporation: Major U.S. window and door manufacturer offering rolling shutters and architectural solutions through its dealer network. Competes with Talius for integrated window-plus-shutter specification on residential and light commercial projects.
- Andersen Windows & Doors: Large North American window and door manufacturer with proprietary storm/impact protection solutions. Competes at the building envelope level for hurricane and security-conscious residential and commercial builds.
Direct peers
- QMI (Quality Metalcraft Industries): North American manufacturer of roll-form security shutters, rolling doors, and storefront protection systems with hurricane/impact ratings. Closest direct competitor to Talius's Safe Mini HD, Mammoth, and S.H.I.E.L.D. product lines for commercial security shutter bids.
- SWFcontract (Springs Window Fashions): Commercial-grade manufacturer of motorized roller shades, exterior solar screens, and zippered screen systems for institutional and architectural projects. Direct overlap with Talius's Habitat Screens and Habitat Plus in the commercial/multi-family spec channel.
- PowerShade: Manufacturer of automated exterior solar shades and zippered wind-resistant screen systems for commercial buildings. Directly comparable to Talius's Habitat Plus and Habitat Clear in the high-rise/mid-rise commercial shading segment.
- Roll-A-Way Industries: Canadian manufacturer of custom roll-up doors, security shutters, and counter shutters serving commercial and industrial markets. Geographic and product-line overlap with Talius's North American commercial security shutter business.
Regional players
- Renlita Doors North America: Designer and manufacturer of oversized custom opening solutions with insulated panels, primarily serving high-end North American residential and resort projects. Comparable use cases (large openings, custom security, weather protection) but with a different product geometry than Talius's roll shutters.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Talius social profiles
Digital presenceTalius compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Talius financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Talius leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Talius funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Talius M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Talius
What does Talius do?
Talius is a North American manufacturer of custom-made roll shutters, habitat screens, retractable awnings, and fly screens built from roll-formed and extruded aluminum. Products provide security against break-ins and vandalism, storm and hurricane protection, solar heat and UV blocking, and energy efficiency for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. All products are made-to-order and sold exclusively through a network of authorized installation dealers across North America.
Is Talius a public or private company?
Talius is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Talius founded?
Talius was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Talius based?
Talius is headquartered in Salmon Arm, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Talius make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Roll Shutter and Habitat Screen Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are dealer Partnership and Support Services.
Who are Talius's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Somfy, Hunter Douglas, Lutron Electronics, Pella Corporation and Andersen Windows & Doors. Direct peers are QMI (Quality Metalcraft Industries), SWFcontract (Springs Window Fashions), PowerShade and Roll-A-Way Industries. Renlita Doors North America is listed as a regional player.
Does Talius have an API?
No public API is recorded for Talius.
What industry is Talius in?
Talius's product category is Roll Shutters and Exterior Building Protection Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAK, Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems, with a secondary code of IMADAIAN, Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings). Its NAICS code is 332321 and its SIC code is 3442.