Skyfold
Skyfold is a Montreal-based manufacturer of custom acoustic vertically folding retractable walls, serving architects and facility managers in commercial offices, education, hospitality, convention centers, and healthcare. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of dormakaba Group, distributing globally through authorized dealers and showrooms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersMontréal, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Skyfold does
Skyfold is a Montreal-based manufacturer of custom acoustic vertically folding retractable walls, serving architects, contractors, interior designers, and end-user facility managers across commercial offices, education, hospitality, convention centers, healthcare, and government. Founded in 1995 and acquired by Switzerland-based dormakaba Group in 2017, the company operates a single ISO 9001-2015 certified production plant in Baie D'Urfé, Québec, and has produced more than 10,000 walls cumulatively. The product portfolio comprises six lines: solid walls (Zenith, Zenith Premium, Classic, Classic Premium) and glass walls (Mirage, Prisma), with acoustic ratings from STC 33 up to STC 60 (Rw 59) and finishes engineered for up to 97% recycled content.
The core technology is a dual-plane steel panel system separated by a 10¼-inch anechoic air space, with panels folding vertically into a ceiling pocket via either an accordion-style pantograph lift (Classic) or a narrow straight-down deployment (Zenith). Automatic acoustic seals engage against the floor and fixed walls when deployed, and most models operate without floor or wall tracks. Worldwide patents are pending on the Zenith Premium closure panel technology. All walls are custom-made-to-measure per installation, with no public pricing; quotes flow through an exclusive network of authorized independent distributors supported by physical showrooms in North America, the UK, Singapore, China, and Australia.
Skyfold's revenue model is primarily project-based, generating one-time sales of custom-engineered walls plus installation services delivered through distributors. Recurring and aftermarket revenue is generated through a replacement panel program (surface refreshes, color changes, and acoustic upgrades) and optional accessories such as LED lighting, digital touchscreen operators, and extended warranties. The Global Key Accounts Program extends this model to multinational corporations seeking standardized movable wall plans across multiple geographies, leveraging dormakaba's presence in 130+ countries.
Skyfold firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Skyfold
- Legal name
- Skyfold, Inc.
- Website
- https://skyfold.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Skyfold is a Montreal-based manufacturer of custom acoustic vertically folding retractable walls, serving architects and facility managers in commercial offices, education, hospitality, convention centers, and healthcare. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of dormakaba Group, distributing globally through authorized dealers and showrooms.
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Skyfold industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Acoustic Retractable Wall Systems
- NAICS
- Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)
- SIC
- Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Office Furniture (2520)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)
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Where Skyfold is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montréal
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices9 records
Markets served
Skyfold 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
Revenue model
- Custom Acoustic Retractable Walls: Skyfold walls are custom-made to measure for each installation. Revenue is generated from the sale of custom-designed vertically folding acoustic walls with various acoustic ratings (STC 33 to STC 60 / Rw 33 to Rw 59) and finish options. Each transaction involves the full product, installation service through authorized distributors, and potential customization.
- Replacement Panels: Aftermarket revenue from replacement panel program allowing customers to refresh surfaces, change colors, update fabrics, or upgrade functionality (e.g., adding markerboard finish or NRC panels) on existing Skyfold walls.
- Options and Accessories: Additional revenue from optional features including LED lighting, digital touchscreen operator stations, seal colors (black/white), custom framework finishes for Mirage and Prisma models, and extended warranties.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing through authorized distributors |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Skyfold product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Skyfold designs, manufactures, and sells custom-made, fully automatic vertically folding acoustic retractable wall systems that retract into ceiling storage pockets. The product portfolio includes solid walls (Zenith, Zenith Premium, Classic, Classic Premium) and glass walls (Mirage, Prisma), with acoustic ratings from STC 33 to STC 60. Walls are sold through authorized distributors globally with installation, customization, and a replacement panel aftermarket program.
Product overview
Skyfold is the acoustic leader in vertically folding retractable walls, offering a portfolio of six distinct product lines. The solid wall portfolio includes the Classic™ Series (original accordion-style wall for high ceilings up to 36 feet), Classic™ Premium Series (with seamless ceiling closure panels), Zenith® Series (narrow path of travel with straight-down descent), and Zenith® Premium Series (ceiling-integrated closure with touchscreen operation). The glass wall portfolio includes Mirage® (transparent glass partition with STC 33) and Prisma™ (trackless glass wall with STC 52). All walls are fully automatic, retract into ceiling storage pockets, and provide acoustic ratings up to STC 60. Optional add-ons include LED lighting, digital touchscreen operators, and extensive finish customization options. Skyfold walls serve diverse applications including offices, education, hospitality, convention centers, and healthcare facilities worldwide.
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Products and services
- Skyfold Zenith® Series Vertical folding operable wall combining folding elements at the top with a straight-down deployment, featuring industry-leading STC ratings from 48 to 60 (Rw 48 to 59) and a narrow path of travel for areas with wall obstructions. Designed for offices, classrooms, and other spaces with limited clearance.
- Skyfold Zenith® Premium Series Premium vertical folding wall featuring closure panels that hide the ceiling pocket for seamless ceiling integration, with faster deployment than the standard Zenith and LCD touchscreen operation. Includes LED lighting options in pocket closure and floor panels.
- Skyfold Classic™ Series The original Skyfold wall featuring accordion-style vertical folding panels with a pantograph lift system, accommodating ceiling heights up to 36 feet (11m) and acoustic ratings from STC 51 to 60 (Rw 51 to 59). Suitable for conference rooms, auditoriums, hotel ballrooms, gymnasiums, and convention centers.
- Skyfold Classic™ Premium Series Premium version of the Classic Series with built-in closure panels that conceal the ceiling pocket, maintaining a flushed ceiling appearance while providing maximum sound isolation up to STC 60. Suitable for offices, classrooms, and complex auditoriums with sloped or stepped floors.
- Skyfold Mirage® Glass partition wall incorporating Skyfold technology with transparency, featuring clean lines, STC 33 (Rw 33) acoustic properties, and wall tracks for consistent glass panel operation. Designed for spaces seeking natural light and modern aesthetics.
- Skyfold Prisma™ Glass vertical partition with no floor or wall tracks, rendering it completely invisible when stored in the ceiling. Features STC 52 (Rw 52) acoustic rating, sleek black frame, touchscreen operation, and tapered-down deployment for tight spaces.
- Skyfold Replacement Panels Program Aftermarket panel replacement program allowing customers to refresh surfaces, change colors, update fabrics, or upgrade functionality (e.g., adding markerboard finish or NRC panels) on existing Skyfold walls. Includes access to sustainable textiles such as Ocean Waste Clean Impact and Biodegradable options.
- Skyfold Finishes Catalog Comprehensive selection of standard and specialty finishes for Skyfold wall products, including fabric, vinyl, paint, plastic laminate, wood veneer, architectural films, stainless steel, white markerboard, and sustainable textiles (Ocean Waste Clean Impact and Biodegradable).
Quantifiable outcome
- Acoustic ratings up to STC 60 (Rw 59) and NRC/SAC up to 0.65
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Companies that use Skyfold
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Skyfold technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
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- Has API
- No
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Feature6 records
Skyfold partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- dormakaba GroupcoreIn 2017, Skyfold Inc. joined the dormakaba Group as part of their Key & Wall Solutions segment. dormakaba provides innovative and reliable access and security solutions and partition systems for hotels, shops, sports facilities, airports, residential and corporate. dormakaba is one of three leading companies for access control and security solutions on the global market and one of the world's two leading companies in the field of partition systems.
- ModernfoldStylescoreAuthorized Skyfold distributor and showroom operator serving New York and New Jersey markets from their showroom and Acoustic Design Lab in South Hackensack, NJ.
- Modern Door & Equipment SalesregionalAuthorized Skyfold distributor serving Virginia market from their showroom in Ashland, VA.
- Style (UK)regionalAuthorized Skyfold distributor and showroom operator serving the UK market from their showroom in London.
- dormakaba Singapore Pte Ltdregionaldormakaba subsidiary serving as authorized Skyfold distributor and showroom operator for Singapore market.
- dormakaba USA Inc.regionaldormakaba subsidiary serving as authorized Skyfold distributor and showroom operator for Michigan market.
- dormakaba China Ltd.regionaldormakaba subsidiary serving as authorized Skyfold distributor and showroom operator for China market.
- dorma Hueppe Pty. Ltd. (dormakaba)regionaldormakaba subsidiary serving as authorized Skyfold distributor and showroom operator for Brisbane and Melbourne markets in Australia.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Skyfold competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Steelcase: Steelcase is a major office furniture and architectural interiors manufacturer with a portfolio that includes demountable wall solutions and space-division products. It competes more broadly than Skyfold across the full workplace specification but overlaps in flexible office wall applications.
- Haworth: Haworth is a global office furniture and architectural products manufacturer offering movable wall systems (such as the VTX and Brio lines) for commercial interiors. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Skyfold in corporate and education applications where flexible space division is specified.
- dormakaba Group: dormakaba is Skyfold's parent and one of the world's two leading companies in partition systems, offering a full portfolio of access, security, and movable wall solutions. As the broad incumbent, it competes broadly in the partition space across multiple brands (including Skyfold and Modernfold) and geographies.
Regional players
- Style Group: Style is a UK-based movable wall manufacturer and Skyfold's authorized distributor in London. As both a regional peer and channel partner, Style offers directly competing operable wall systems across the UK and Europe while serving as a Skyfold distributor.
Direct peers
- Modernfold: Modernfold is a direct sister company under dormakaba Group and the most direct peer, manufacturing operable/movable walls (horizontally sliding and accordion) for the same commercial, hospitality, and institutional customers. Its product lines overlap with Skyfold's at the project specification level, often competing for the same wall slot.
- DIRTT Environmental Solutions: DIRTT is a Canadian manufacturer of architectural interior walls and prefabricated partitions for commercial interiors. It competes with Skyfold in the office and institutional space-planning market, especially for reconfigurable interior wall systems with a focus on speed of installation.
- Moderco: Moderco is a Canadian manufacturer of operable and movable walls serving North American commercial, hospitality, and institutional markets. It is a direct competitor to Skyfold in the same geographic home market with overlapping acoustic and partition product offerings.
- Hufcor: Hufcor is one of the largest US-based manufacturers of operable walls and movable partitions, including accordion, sliding, and panel partitions for convention centers, hotels, schools, and corporate offices. It competes head-to-head with Skyfold in commercial and institutional specifications.
- Maars Living Walls: Maars is a Dutch manufacturer of architectural partition walls, including double-glazed glass partitions and movable wall systems for offices, airports, and healthcare. It overlaps with Skyfold's Mirage and Prisma glass-wall lines and competes in the high-end office specification market.
Others
- Kuraray / Trosifol (architectural acoustic glazing): Trosifol supplies acoustic and laminated glass interlayers used in architectural glass partitions and facades. While not a direct competitor to Skyfold, it is an enabling materials supplier whose acoustic glazing technology underpins the Mirage and Prisma glass-wall product lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Skyfold
What does Skyfold do?
Skyfold designs, manufactures, and sells custom-made, fully automatic vertically folding acoustic retractable wall systems that retract into ceiling storage pockets. The product portfolio includes solid walls (Zenith, Zenith Premium, Classic, Classic Premium) and glass walls (Mirage, Prisma), with acoustic ratings from STC 33 to STC 60. Walls are sold through authorized distributors globally with installation, customization, and a replacement panel aftermarket program.
Is Skyfold a public or private company?
Skyfold is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Skyfold founded?
Skyfold was founded in 1995. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Skyfold based?
Skyfold is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Skyfold make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Acoustic Retractable Walls are the primary driver. The others are replacement Panels and options and Accessories.
Who are Skyfold's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Steelcase, Haworth and dormakaba Group. Style Group is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Modernfold, DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Moderco, Hufcor and Maars Living Walls. Kuraray / Trosifol (architectural acoustic glazing) is listed as an others.
Does Skyfold have an API?
No public API is recorded for Skyfold.
What industry is Skyfold in?
Skyfold's product category is Acoustic Retractable Wall Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFANAG, Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings. Its NAICS code is 337215 and its SIC code is 2540.