RWD Schlatter

What RWD Schlatter does

RWD Schlatter AG is a Swiss manufacturer of custom-designed and functional wooden doors, headquartered in Roggwil (Thurgau), Switzerland. Founded in 1884 as Theodor Schlatter AG and reorganized in 1995 through the merger of RWD and Theodor Schlatter, the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Arbonia Group since 2007. It produces approximately 80,000 custom wooden doors annually in a highly automated facility, organized across two primary product lines: Design doors (including Linolea linoleum-surface and Acrilea acrylic-glass-surface concepts) and Functional doors (FlamEx fire protection up to EI30, SoundStar soundproofing up to 45 dB, Protect and Foras S burglary protection RC2/RC3). The portfolio also includes wood, steel, and aluminum door frames, accessories, and a recurring service business (maintenance, repairs, spare parts) accessed through a dedicated digital Service Portal.

The company serves B2B customers across eight verticals — education, healthcare, lodging, office/administration, residential, public buildings, special buildings, and historic building restoration — via specialized trade partners (Fachhandel) and direct regional sales teams. Four locations (Roggwil HQ, Dietikon, Taverne, Jongny) provide nationwide Swiss coverage with 5-10 day delivery to most regions. The company employs approximately 200 people (firmographics range 251-500), maintains FSC and PEFC certifications (≥70% PEFC by volume per door), and has earned an EcoVadis Bronze medal, UN Global Compact membership, and SBTi Net-Zero commitment. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

RWD Schlatter distributes both under its own brand and via the Arbonia Doors umbrella brand, which combines its custom functional doors with standard doors from German sister company Prüm. The company's competitive positioning rests on Swiss manufacturing precision, 140+ years of heritage, comprehensive safety/regulatory certifications, multi-vertical coverage, and integration with the Arbonia Group's broader building components portfolio (~3,700 employees, ~3 million doors/yr across 15 companies). It is privately held with no public ticker, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity as an acquirer.

Name

RWD Schlatter

Legal name

RWD Schlatter AG

Website

https://rwdschlatter.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RWD Schlatter is a Swiss manufacturer of custom design and functional wooden doors (fire, sound, burglary protection), producing ~80,000 units annually at its Roggwil facility. It serves B2B customers across construction verticals via trade partners and regional branches throughout Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Door Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

Keywords

• Custom wooden doors
• Fire protection doors
• Soundproof interior doors
• Door frame manufacturing
• Burglary resistant doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Roggwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Door Manufacturing: RWD Schlatter produces approximately 80,000 custom wooden doors annually in Roggwil TG, sold as complete door elements including frames and accessories. Products include functional doors (fire, sound, burglary protection) and design doors, offered alongside maintenance and repair services through a dedicated service portal.
2. Service & Maintenance: The company provides maintenance services, repair services, spare parts supply, and a brand-neutral door frame service (Zargenservice) through Arbonia for existing door installations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RWD Schlatter manufactures custom-made wooden design and functional doors at its Roggwil TG facility, producing approximately 80,000 door elements annually. The portfolio spans design doors with high-quality surfaces (linoleum, acrylic glass) and functional doors with integrated fire protection (FlamEx, up to EI30), soundproofing (SoundStar, up to 45 dB Rw), and burglary protection (Protect RC2/RC3, Foras S), complemented by wood, steel and aluminum door frames and accessories.

Product overview

RWD Schlatter is a Swiss complete provider for design and functional doors, producing approximately 80,000 custom-made wooden doors annually at its Roggwil TG facility. The product portfolio comprises Design doors (including Linolea linoleum-surface and Acrilea acrylic glass-surface doors) and Functional doors (including FlamEx fire protection, SoundStar soundproofing, Protect burglary protection, and Foras S security panels). Door panel series include Pura, FlamEx, SoundStar, UniStar, Allrounder, ClearStar, Protect, and Foras S. The company also offers door frames in wood, steel, and aluminum, plus accessories. All products are supported by a digital Service Portal and maintenance services. RWD Schlatter is a subsidiary of the Arbonia Group, with approximately 200 employees and regional branches in Dietikon ZH, Taverne TI, and Jongny VD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arbonia Doors: Marketing brand under which the Arbonia Doors Division markets the joint specialised trade range, combining high-quality functional doors from RWD Schlatter with standard doors from German sister company Prüm.

Products and services

• Design Doors (Designtüren)
• Functional Doors (Funktionstüren)
• Door Frames and Surroundings (Umfassungen / Zargen)
• Door Accessories (Zubehör)
• Service Portal
• Maintenance and Repair Services
• Linolea Linoleum-Surface Design Door New design door concept combining design, sustainability and functionality with a linoleum surface, presented at ARCHITECT@WORK Zurich 2025.
• Acrilea Acrylic Glass-Surface Design Door New design door concept featuring a high-quality recycled acrylic glass surface with integrated inlays, brilliant depth effect, and high scratch and UV resistance, presented in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000 custom doors produced annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arbonia GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007RWD Schlatter has been part of the Arbonia Group since 2007. Arbonia is a powerful association of leading brands in building subcontracting with approximately 3,700 employees, 15 specialized companies, and over 300,000 m² of production and logistics space. The group manufactures approximately 3 million doors annually under its roof. RWD Schlatter operates as part of the Arbonia Doors division.
• PrümcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman sister company supplying standard doors. Prüm's factory in Rhineland-Palatinate is being expanded to become the largest door factory in Europe. RWD Schlatter stocks standard doors from Prüm to complement their custom-made functional doors, enabling a complete range on the Swiss market through the Arbonia Doors brand.
• Z'Nüni BeckminorOthersCatering service that visits daily. All employees can eat at the Arbonia AG canteen at a reduced rate, with frozen meals also available.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prüm Türen GmbH: Prüm is a German door manufacturer and Arbonia sister company that produces standard interior doors at large scale. Highly comparable because it is the complement to RWD Schlatter's custom functional doors under the Arbonia Doors division, with the same go-to-market in the Swiss specialized trade channel.
• Hörmann Group: Hörmann is Europe's largest door manufacturer, producing functional interior, fire, sound, and security doors for residential and commercial markets. Direct overlap with RWD Schlatter on fire/sound/burglary-rated door systems, though Hörmann serves a much broader European footprint and product range.
• Herholz Vertrieb GmbH & Co. KG: Herholz is a German manufacturer of custom interior and functional doors with comparable fire, sound, and security product lines. Comparable because it serves the same European functional-door specification market with made-to-order wooden door systems similar to RWD Schlatter's FlamEx, SoundStar, and Protect series.
• Rodenberg Türsysteme AG: Rodenberg is a German manufacturer of premium interior and functional doors with strong custom and design capabilities. Direct peer on custom-designed functional doors for European commercial and residential projects, with similar material and finish customization as RWD Schlatter.
• WESTAG & GETALIT AG: WESTAG & GETALIT produces wood and functional interior doors for European commercial and residential markets. Comparable product portfolio (fire, sound, design) and similar B2B go-to-market via specialized trade, making it a credible benchmark for RWD Schlatter's positioning.
• Schörghuber Unternehmensgruppe: Schörghuber is a leading German functional door manufacturer (now part of Hörmann) specializing in timber-based fire, sound, and security door systems. Highly comparable to RWD Schlatter's functional door business in technology, certification approach, and European B2B specifier channel.
• Wisniowski Sp. z o.o. Wisniowski is a Polish manufacturer of doors, windows, and garage doors with growing European presence. Comparable as a European mid-market door manufacturer pushing into functional and design doors, providing a cross-border benchmark for RWD Schlatter's competitive dynamics.
• Teckentrup GmbH & Co. KG: Teckentrup is a German manufacturer of steel and functional doors for commercial and industrial buildings. Direct overlap with RWD Schlatter's fire-rated and security door systems, though with a different core material (steel vs. wood).

Broad incumbents

• JELD-WEN Inc. JELD-WEN is a global, publicly listed door and window manufacturer with a broad interior and functional door portfolio across Europe and North America. Comparable as a large incumbent in the same product category, though at vastly greater scale and with mass-market rather than custom focus.
• Schüco International KG: Schüco is a leading European building envelope specialist in windows, doors, and façades serving commercial and high-end residential projects. Comparable as a broader incumbent selling into the same European architect/specifier channel as RWD Schlatter, though focused on aluminum systems rather than wood.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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