What Joris Ide Group does

Joris Ide Group is a privately held European steel building-envelope manufacturer, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Zwevezele, Belgium, supplying roofing, wall cladding, insulated panels, facades, structural profiles, and solar mounting systems to the agricultural, industrial, residential, and commercial construction markets. The company's core technology is the conversion of coated steel coil into finished envelope components - sandwich panels with PIR-foam or mineral-wool cores, single-skin profiles in box, corrugated, tile-effect, and standing-seam geometries, structural liner trays, highdecks, purlins, and translucent polycarbonate light solutions - supplemented by proprietary sub-systems such as the JI Shield built-up roof/wall system, the Jorisolar/JI Solar PV-mounting family, Ultra X coating, JI NatureBlack wood-effect steel, and the new JI Brise Rising light-motion facade. Joris Ide Group holds a 10-year product warranty under its Confidex program and operates a take-back guarantee called Next Circle. Operations are organized around 22 production sites across Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, and Portugal, giving the company a multi-country European footprint and roughly 497,000 tonnes of annual steel processing capacity.

The business model is straightforward industrial B2B: Joris Ide Group manufactures and sells steel envelope products through direct project-based sales with technical consultation, supported by country-specific websites, B2B self-service portals in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark, and Sweden, and an e-commerce shop in Belgium. Pricing is quote-based on project specifications rather than published list prices, and revenue is recognized on a one-time, unit-pricing basis for each project. Distribution extends to both end-customers (builders, roofers, industrial constructors, and architects across all four sectors) and through major steel-service intermediaries such as Klöckner & Co Deutschland. The customer base spans individual roofers and homeowners (SMB) through industrial developers (Industriebouwer Brabant), large logistics and industrial players (TopTex, Bodemer/Renault distributor, Storage 24), and public-sector projects (Morlaix Hospital, Agrocampus Rennes).

Growth has been pursued through both organic product extensions and selective acquisitions: the company opened a dedicated Energy division for photovoltaic roofing in 2008 and formalized the Jorisolar brand in 2011, then acquired Rafinor and Eftex in Denmark in 2023 and Alaço Portugal (founded 1982 by the Ferraz family, based in Ourém/Fatima) in 2024. Recent launches include JI Slate (2024), Joris Ide Digital (2024), Next Circle (2024), JI Brise Rising (2025), Ultra X (2025), and Low Carbon by Joris Ide (2025). The company is led organizationally through a regional structure, with Gauthier Declercq as Managing Director of West-Europe and Tiago Carreira as Managing Director for Portugal. Joris Ide Group holds ISO 9001, BES 6001 responsible sourcing, and an EcoVadis Medal, and operates a Planet Passionate sustainability program that includes 7,425 kWp of installed solar capacity across its own facilities.

Name

Joris Ide Group

Legal name

Joris Ide Group

Website

https://joriside.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Joris Ide Group is a privately held Belgian-founded steel building-envelope manufacturer, founded in 1985, that produces roofing, wall cladding, insulated panels, facades, structural profiles, and solar mounting systems for agricultural, industrial, residential, and commercial construction customers across 8 European countries from 22 production sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Building Envelope Products

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts) (IMAFAMAE), Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN)

Keywords

• Steel building envelopes
• Metal roofing sheets
• Insulated wall panels
• Photovoltaic mounting systems
• Structural steel profiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwevezele

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Steel Building Materials Sales: Manufacturing and direct sale of steel building products including roofing sheets, wall cladding, insulated panels, facades, structural profiles, and accessories. Products sold to construction companies, builders, architects, and building owners across agricultural, industrial, residential, and commercial sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Joris Ide Group manufactures and supplies steel building envelope products, including roofing sheets, wall cladding sheets, insulated panels with PIR foam or mineral wool cores, façade systems, structural liner trays, highdecks, purlins and wall rails, light solutions, and accessories. The company serves agricultural, industrial, residential, commercial, and public buildings across 8 European countries, and offers proprietary solutions such as JI Shield built-up systems, JoriSolar photovoltaic mounting systems, Ultra X coating, JI NatureBlack wood-effect finishes, and the Confidex guarantee.

Product overview

Joris Ide Group is a steel construction solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of metal building materials for roofing, wall cladding, façade, and structural applications. The product lineup includes core offerings such as Roofing Sheets (box profile, corrugated, tile effect, standing seam), Wall Cladding Sheets, Façade Systems (architectural profiles, sidings, cassettes), Insulated Panels (PIR foam or mineral wool core), Structural Liner Trays, Highdecks, Structures and Profiles (purlins, wall rails), Light Solutions (translucent panels), and Accessories. Sub-brands include JI Solar (photovoltaic mounting systems), JI Shield Systems (built-up roofing/wall solutions), JI NatureBlack (wood-effect steel), JI Magine (ridged façade), and JI Brise Rising (light-motion façade). Digital services include a B2B Portal and Dak Configurator tool. The company operates across agriculture, industrial, residential, and commercial sectors with 22 production sites serving European markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Planet Passionate: Joris Ide's sustainability program addressing key environmental and sustainability goals for the next decade.
• JI Solar
• Jorisolar
• JI Shield
• Ultra X
• Next Circle
• Confidex

Products and services

• Roofing Sheets Metal roofing sheets available in box profile, corrugated, tile effect, and standing seam profiles, designed for quick installation and weatherproofing for agricultural, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Wall Cladding Sheets Metal wall cladding sheets in ribbed, corrugated, and standing seam profiles. Quick-to-install, aesthetic, and hard-wearing solutions for protecting and enhancing façades across agricultural, industrial, residential, and commercial buildings.
• Insulated Panels Sandwich panels with PIR foam or mineral wool insulation core between two metal sheets. Available as roof panels, wall panels, tile effect, and slate effect variants for thermal, acoustic, and fire resistance performance.
• Façade Systems Aesthetic façade claddings including architectural profiles, sidings, and cassettes. Range includes JI NatureBlack (wood aesthetics), JI Magine (ridged façade cladding), and JI Brise Rising (light-motion façade).
• Structural Liner Trays Structural liner trays used within JI Shield solutions to provide support for insulation in double skin roof systems. Customizable for project-specific structural, thermal, fire, and acoustic requirements.
• Highdecks Extremely durable structural steel products suitable for both new-build construction and renovation, compatible with latest structures and standards.
• Structures and Profiles Concrete profiles (steel plate concrete floor and formwork) and galvanized profiles (purlins and wall rails) tailored to building regulations.
• Light Solutions Translucent polycarbonate sheets and roof panels designed to bring natural light inside buildings. Used in agricultural sheds, warehouses, offices, and stores.
• Accessories Finishing accessories providing aesthetic detailing for buildings, including ready-made and bespoke solutions.
• JI Solar Solar installation products for integrating photovoltaic modules on metal roofs, including dedicated mounting systems like JoriSolar RS-R, RS-EVO, and Opti'Roof for landscape and portrait layouts.
• Next Circle Take-back guarantee and reuse program for used panels, supporting circular economy initiatives for steel building envelope materials.
• B2B Portal Business-to-business online portal for customer ordering and account management, available across multiple European country sites (UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden).
• JI Shield Systems Built-up roofing and wall cladding solution combining structural strength of steel with insulation performance, offering thermal insulation, acoustics, airtightness, and structural integrity for double skin systems.
• JI NatureBlack Steel façade product with authentic wood aesthetics combined with long-lasting steel performance for façade applications.
• JI Slate Imitation slate steel insulated panel combining slate character aesthetics with thermal performance for residential and commercial buildings.
• JI Brise Rising Façade solution that plays with light in motion, transforming buildings with architectural light effects.
• Ultra X Coating Premium advanced coating technology for steel products offering extended lifespan and reduced environmental impact compared to standard coatings.
• Low Carbon by Joris Ide Low carbon steel solutions helping lower building carbon footprints without performance compromise.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alaço PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition completed by Joris Ide Group of Portuguese manufacturer Alaço, founded in 1982 by the Ferraz family and based in Ourém/Fatima. Alaço specializes in single skin profiles, PIR insulated panels, purlins, and accessories. Managing Director Tiago Carreira reports to Gauthier Declercq, MD of Joris Ide Group West-Europe. Acquisition aligns with geographical and product range strategy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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