Emerus

What Emerus does

Emerus is a privately held Southeast European aluminum extrusion manufacturer founded in 2006, operating its primary production facility in Široki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with regional sales offices in Zagreb and Šibenik (Croatia) and Novi Sad (Serbia). The company runs two extrusion presses (18 MN and 25 MN) on an 18,000 m² site strategically located 70 km from the Adriatic port of Ploče, giving it logistics reach across Europe. It employs 300+ people and states annual production capacity above 20,000 tons. Headquartered legally in Široki Brijeg as EMERUS D.O.O. BiH, Emerus has progressively verticalized since 2018 under a new ownership structure, adding thermal break insertion (2007/upgrade cycles), surface treatment (2009 onward), and machine processing (2015, modernized 2021 and 2024).

The company's product portfolio spans three lines: industrial aluminum profiles (standard and custom), proprietary Emerus branded building systems (windows, doors, facades, sun protection, fencing, sliding systems, and raise-clip systems), and aluminum solar substructures for floor, sloping-roof, flat-roof, and tiled-roof installations. Post-processing is fully integrated in-house and includes CNC machining, polyamide thermal break insertion (14.8–60 mm strips into profiles up to 4000 × 250 mm), powder coating, anodizing, sublimation, and packaging. The factory is powered by a 990 kW rooftop solar plant installed in 2022, with 100% renewable energy procurement, and the company holds EN 15088, ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, QUALICOAT SEASIDE, and EPD certifications, which collectively enable CE marking and architectural-grade specification across the EU.

Emerus operates a direct, sales-led B2B model selling on a quote/project basis to four named customer groups: architects and architectural firms, building systems processors, solar installers and renewable energy developers, and industrial profile users. Distribution is direct with no third-party resellers identified, supported by regional offices and by participation in major European industry fairs (BAU Munich, ALUMINIUM Düsseldorf, Balkan Solar Summit, UK Metals Expo). No public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed; revenue is generated from one-time B2B sales of manufactured, post-processed aluminum products, with solar substructures and proprietary building systems positioned as higher-margin growth lines against standardized industrial profiles.

Name

Emerus

Legal name

EMERUS D.O.O. BiH

Website

https://emerus.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Emerus is a Southeast European aluminum extrusion manufacturer producing 20,000+ tons annually of industrial profiles, proprietary building systems, and solar substructures from two presses in Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving B2B construction, industrial, and renewable-energy customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Extrusion and Building Systems Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

Keywords

• Aluminum extrusion manufacturing
• Aluminum building systems
• Aluminum solar substructures
• Custom aluminum profiles
• Aluminum surface treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Extruded Aluminum Profiles (Custom and Standard): Manufacture and sale of extruded aluminum profiles tailored to customer specifications. Covers industrial profiles, building system components, and solar substructures. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of manufactured products with post-processing (cutting, machining, surface treatment, packaging).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emerus manufactures extruded aluminum profiles (standard and custom), proprietary building systems for windows, doors, facades, sun protection, fencing, and sliding systems, and aluminum substructures for solar power installations. Production is supported by in-house extrusion (two presses), CNC machining, thermal break processing, surface treatment, tool correction, and engineering/logistics services. Customers include architects, building systems processors, solar installers, and industrial profile users across Europe.

Product overview

Emerus is a European manufacturer of extruded aluminum profiles and building systems delivering solutions that combine precision, quality, and lasting value. The company operates a production facility with over 19 years of experience and two extrusion presses (18 MN, 25 MN) with 20,000+ tons annual capacity. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: Industrial Profiles (standard and custom profiles for various industries), Building Systems (proprietary Emerus systems for windows, doors, facades, sun protection, and fencing), and Solar Substructures (aluminum mounting structures for solar power installations across floor, sloping roof, flat roof, and tiled roof applications). The company provides comprehensive post-processing services including extrusion, surface treatment (powder coating, anodizing, sublimation), machine processing, thermal break processing, quality control, logistics, and engineering support. Emerus serves architects, processors, and industrial users across Europe, with a strategic location 70 km from the port of Ploče enabling efficient logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Profiles Standard and custom extruded aluminum profiles for industrial sectors, offering lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant properties. Includes both catalog standard profiles and fully custom profile development from first die through final delivery.
• Building Systems Proprietary Emerus aluminum building systems covering windows, doors, facades, sun protection, fencing, and sliding systems. Designed for durable, modern, and energy-efficient construction projects.
• Windows and Doors Energy-efficient, safe, and aesthetically attractive aluminum window and door systems meeting modern construction project requirements.
• Entrance Door Aluminum entrance door building systems designed for durability and modern aesthetics in residential and commercial construction.
• Sliding System Aluminum sliding systems enabling easy space management with high functionality and modern design for residential and commercial applications.
• Facade System Aluminum facade solutions allowing control of sunlight, improving energy efficiency and providing protection against external conditions.
• Sun Protection Aluminum sun protection systems integrated into building envelopes for energy efficiency and indoor comfort.
• Fencing System Aluminum fencing systems for residential and commercial perimeter applications.
• Solar Substructures Aluminum substructures for solar power plants that are lightweight, robust, reliable, and easy to install, designed for floor systems, sloping industrial roofs, flat roofs, and tiled roofs.
• Aluminum Extrusion Production Service Toll and contract aluminum extrusion production using two presses (18 MN and 25 MN capacity), producing profiles to customer specification.
• Surface Treatment Service Post-processing surface treatment including powder coating, anodizing, and sublimation for surface protection and aesthetics of aluminum profiles.
• Machine Processing Service Precision machining including sawing, milling, drilling, engraving, brushing, punching, and cutting operations for aluminum profiles.
• Thermal Break Processing Service Insertion of polyamide strips (14.8–60 mm) into aluminum profiles up to 4000 × 250 mm to achieve lower Uf values for improved thermal insulation performance.
• Quality Control Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 t+ annual production capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FBiH Environmental Protection Fund (Fond za zaštitu okoliša FBiH)minorOthers · 1 January 2024The FBiH Environmental Protection Fund co-financed the removal and environmentally safe disposal of hazardous waste from Emerus's production facility in 2024. The total project value was KM 53,370, of which KM 41,410.40 was covered by the Fund. This is a public environmental financing partnership rather than a commercial or technology partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Constellium: Global aluminum products company serving aerospace, automotive, and packaging. Tangentially comparable on aluminum processing capabilities but operates at significantly larger scale and in different end markets — relevant as a strategic acquirer or upstream supplier of billet.
• Hydro Extrusion: Europe's largest aluminum extruder (part of Norsk Hydro), serving building systems, automotive, and industrial customers across Europe. Highly comparable core activity — extruded profiles and value-added fabrication — but operating at materially larger scale and with broader geographic reach than Emerus.
• Schüco: German global leader in aluminum and steel building envelopes (windows, doors, facades). Competes with Emerus on the building systems side but at a vastly larger scale, with broader R&D, integrated digital services, and global specification presence.

Direct peers

• Alumil: Greek aluminum extrusion and building systems producer serving Southeast European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern markets. Directly comparable geographic overlap with Emerus's Balkan focus and a similar product mix spanning industrial profiles and architectural systems.
• Metra: Italian aluminum extruder producing profiles for industrial, transport, and architectural applications. Comparable to Emerus on extrusion manufacturing, surface treatment, and industrial profile offerings, though more focused on Italian and broader Western European markets.
• Aluprof: Polish aluminum systems manufacturer producing extrusion-based window, door, facade, and roller-shutter systems. Direct comparable to Emerus on product architecture (proprietary branded systems) and end customers (architects, building systems processors), with larger scale and broader European presence.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum systems for windows, doors, facades, sliding elements, and sun protection. Closely comparable to Emerus's proprietary building systems portfolio, serving architects and processors across Europe, though with a stronger international brand and larger product portfolio.
• Aliplast: European aluminum systems brand offering window, door, sliding, and facade systems based on extruded profiles. Directly comparable to Emerus's proprietary building systems portfolio and target customer base of architects and processors.
• Alumero: Dutch aluminum extrusion and systems provider producing profiles for industrial and solar mounting applications. Comparable to Emerus on solar substructures specifically, with overlap in roof- and ground-mount aluminum products for European solar installers.
• Technal: European aluminum building systems brand (part of Norsk Hydro) producing windows, doors, facades, and solar shading. Directly comparable to Emerus's proprietary architectural systems range, serving architects and fabricators across Western and Southern Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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