MHZ Hachtel GmbH

What MHZ Hachtel GmbH does

MHZ Hachtel GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned manufacturer of custom-made window shading, sun protection, and insect screening products, founded in 1930 and headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart. The company operates an in-house production facility in Musberg and a showroom in Lindau, and produces both indoor products (pleated blinds, DUETTE honeycomb blinds, roller blinds, double roller blinds, Roman blinds, curtains, Venetian and wooden venetian blinds, vertical blinds, panel blinds, curtain rails and rods, and SQUID adhesive window film) and outdoor products (insect screens, folding-arm awnings, ZIP 6 vertical awnings, exterior roller blinds under the SOLIX sub-brand, side awnings under SOLEO II, privacy screens, conservatory shades, and SENRO/SENNO metal blinds). Notable technical features include the patented DUETTE honeycomb structure for thermal insulation, the SOLIX exterior roller blind designed for inside retrofit without scaffolding, and the Perlex glare-reduction coating on pleated blinds for home office use. The range is offered in over 200 RAL colors, with many fabrics Cradle to Cradle Certified at bronze level, and the company curates themed collections including the Pleated Blinds Collection 2026 and exclusive sieger design DUETTE collaborations (Heroes and Elements).

Name

MHZ Hachtel GmbH

Legal name

MHZ Hachtel GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://mhz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Shading and Sun Protection Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Window Shades Retail (Roller, Roman, Cellular/Honeycomb, Solar) (CRAIAKAB), Outdoor Window Shades & Awnings Retail (Exterior Shades, Retractable Awnings) (CRAIAKAH)

Keywords

• Custom window blinds
• Sun protection systems
• Honeycomb blinds
• Made-to-measure shading
• Interior sun shading

Headquarters

HQ city

Leinfelden-echterdingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom-made sun shading products: MHZ manufactures and sells made-to-measure window shading products including pleated blinds, honeycomb blinds, roller blinds, curtains, venetian blinds, awnings, insect screens, and exterior blinds. Products are sold exclusively through a network of authorized dealers in Germany and Austria. Revenue is generated through wholesale/dealer pricing to the dealer network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MHZ Hachtel GmbH manufactures and sells custom-made, made-to-measure window shading, sun protection, and insect screen systems for residential and commercial interiors. The portfolio spans indoor products such as pleated blinds, DUETTE honeycomb blinds, roller blinds, Roman blinds, venetian blinds, curtains, panel blinds, and curtain rails, alongside outdoor products including awnings, exterior roller blinds, side awnings, conservatory shades, and metal blinds. Products are available in over 200 RAL colour options and are sold exclusively through a network of authorized dealers in Germany and Austria.

Product overview

MHZ Hachtel GmbH is a made-to-measure window treatment company founded in 1930, offering a comprehensive portfolio of indoor and outdoor privacy, sun protection, and insect screening solutions. The indoor product line includes pleated blinds (Plissees), DUETTE® honeycomb blinds, roller blinds, double roller blinds, Roman blinds, curtains, Venetian blinds, wooden venetian blinds, vertical blinds, panel blinds, curtain rails, and SQUID adhesive window film. The outdoor range encompasses insect screens, folding-arm awnings, exterior roller blinds (SOLIX), side awnings (SOLEO II), privacy screens, conservatory shading systems, ZIP vertical awnings (ZIP 6), and metal blinds (SENRO/SENNO). The company also offers curated collections including the Pleated Blinds Collection 2026 with European-themed patterns, the DUETTE® Honeycomb Blinds Collection, and the sieger design collaboration featuring Heroes and Elements themes. Products are available in over 200 RAL colors and many feature Cradle to Cradle certification. A digital product configurator supports customer design planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DUETTE: Premium honeycomb blind brand with distinctive hexagonal cell structure for superior insulation and light control
• SOLIX
• Sieger Design Collection
• SQUID
• MyMHZ

Products and services

• Pleated Blinds Custom-made pleated window blinds providing light filtering, privacy, and sun protection for residential interiors. Available in 200+ RAL colours, multiple designs, and mounting options including window frame, wall/ceiling, skylights, and special shapes such as triangular and arched windows.
• DUETTE Honeycomb Blinds Honeycomb-structured window blinds offering climate control and energy efficiency through their dual-layer air-trapping cell design. Available in over 40 patterns and 210 fabrics, with many Cradle to Cradle Certified options. Includes a Fixé technology preventing fabric from falling out on large blinds.
• Roller Blinds Custom-made roller window blinds for light control and privacy, offered in transparent, opaque, and blackout fabric variants.
• Double Roller Blinds Dual-layer roller blinds combining transparent and opaque fabrics for flexible light filtering and decorative patterning.
• Roman Blinds Fabric window blinds that fold into soft horizontal folds when raised, providing decorative privacy and daylight control.
• Curtains Custom-made curtains for residential privacy and sun protection, available in various fabrics and colours.
• Venetian Blinds Horizontal slat blinds in aluminium for light control and privacy, available with wall/ceiling, window frame, and skylight mounting options.
• Wooden Venetian Blinds Wooden horizontal slat blinds combining natural aesthetics with light control functionality.
• Vertical Blinds Vertical-orientation window blinds providing light control and privacy, suitable for large windows.
• Panel Blinds Wide fabric panels that slide along a track for flexible window coverage and decorative styling.
• Curtain Rods & Curtain Rails Hardware mounting systems including tracks and poles (e.g., Futur Mare 3401) for curtains, available with wave tape options.
• SQUID Adhesive Window Film Adhesive fabric window film providing privacy without permanent installation, suitable for special window shapes.
• Insect Screens Protective screens for windows, doors, and light wells that prevent insect entry while allowing ventilation.
• Awnings Outdoor folding-arm awnings for terrace and balcony sun protection, available in various colours and designs.
• SOLIX Exterior Roller Blinds External roller blinds for quick retrofitting; insertable from inside the window without scaffolding or damage to the façade. Provides sun protection and climate regulation.
• Side Awnings (SOLEO II) Retractable side awnings providing privacy screening on patios and terraces.
• Privacy Screens Fan-shaped side-mounted awnings providing privacy screening for balconies.
• Conservatory Shade Interior shading systems for conservatories and glass roofs that reduce heat buildup while maintaining natural light.
• ZIP 6 Vertical Awnings ZIP-guided vertical awnings for windows up to 6 metres wide, featuring uniform cassettes for a consistent appearance. Bronze winner at the 2024 Innovation Awards.
• Metal Blinds (SENRO/SENNO) Exterior vertical metal blinds in SENRO and SENNO variants providing sun protection for façades and glass structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wide windows up to 4 metres can be fitted with stable honeycomb or pleated blinds
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• sieger designcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHZ collaborates with sieger design on exclusive DUETTE honeycomb blind collections (Heroes and Elements). Designer Michael Sieger and his team create iconic patterns including comic book heroes and nature elements. The collaboration includes co-branded collections sold through the MHZ dealer network.
• Network for Democracy and Courage (NDC)minorOthersEach purchase of a DUETTE blind from the Heroes collection supports the Network for Democracy and Courage (NDC), a Germany-wide network of young people promoting democracy and tolerance. MHZ and sieger design jointly support this initiative as part of their social responsibility commitment.
• DUETTE (Hunter Douglas)coreTechnology or IntegrationMHZ is a certified converter/fabricator of DUETTE honeycomb blinds from Hunter Douglas. DUETTE is a proprietary honeycomb blind technology featuring patented structure for thermal insulation. MHZ was the first converter to launch the sieger design collection in March.

Scale indicators3 records

Direct peers

• Warema: Germany's largest manufacturer of sun shading systems (awnings, external blinds, conservatory shading) and a key competitor to MHZ in outdoor and premium shading for the DACH market.
• Roma Rolladen: German-based manufacturer of roller shutters, awnings, and external blinds serving residential and commercial customers, directly competing with MHZ in exterior sun protection.
• Erfal: German custom-made roller shutters and awnings manufacturer, comparable to MHZ as a domestic Mittelstand producer of made-to-measure window treatments.
• Reflexa: German manufacturer of exterior roller blinds, awnings, and conservatory shading; competes directly with MHZ's outdoor shading portfolio across Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global leader in window coverings and the parent/licensor of DUETTE honeycomb technology that MHZ converts; offers overlapping products (roller blinds, venetian, honeycomb) at much greater scale.
• Velux: Global skylight and roof-window brand that also offers electric and solar-powered interior shading systems, overlapping with MHZ's skylight and conservatory shading categories.
• IKEA (home smart shading range): Mass-market home furnishings retailer offering its own automated blinds (FYRTUR/KADRILJ) and curtain systems at lower price points; competes indirectly with MHZ's premium offering through consumer awareness.

Others

• Loxone: Smart-home automation platform that integrates with MHZ motorised blinds; technically a partner/supplier rather than direct competitor, but shapes the motorized-shading ecosystem.
• Somfy: Global motor and controls specialist for blinds, awnings, and curtains; MHZ integrates Somfy motors into its products, positioning Somfy as a critical supplier and ecosystem leader.

Regional players

• JalouCity: German specialist retailer chain for blinds and sun protection; functions as both distribution channel and competitor to MHZ's authorized dealer network in select metros.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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