RAICO

What RAICO does

RAICO Bautechnik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1992 and headquartered in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, specializing in custom-made glazing systems for building envelopes. The company develops and sells modular aluminum, steel, and wood-aluminum systems across five core product categories: facades (Fassaden), windows (Fenster), doors (Türen), glass roofs (Glasdächer), and lift-and-slide doors (Hebe-Schiebetür). Its proprietary product family includes THERM+ curtain wall systems in multiple material variants (FS-I steel, A-I/A-V aluminum, H-I/H-V wood), FRAME+ window and door systems, the SLIFT 170 lift-and-slide door, ELEMENT+ H-I prefabricated wood element facades, and RULCA/RLCA low-carbon aluminum solutions supporting construction decarbonization.

RAICO operates a B2B specification-driven business model, engaging directly with architects, facade planners, and general contractors during the design phase and selling through certified fabricators and metal builders for installation. The company serves marquee international projects across education, healthcare, culture, commercial, sports, and government segments in 14+ countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, UK, France, Spain, Slovenia, Italy, Canada, Azerbaijan, Korea, and Australia. Notable projects include the Paris 2024 Olympic Village, Kö-Bogen II in Düsseldorf (Europe's largest green facade), the Ragon Institute (Mass General, MIT, Harvard), Foster + Partners' Bodegas Faustino Winery, and Frank Gehry's Camino Residence. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and its systems support DGNB Gold, LEED Silver/Gold/Platinum, Cradle to Cradle, and A|U|F building certifications.

The business is managed by Bernd Schweinberger and Hagen Weber, who assumed managing director roles in October 2023 as part of a generational leadership transition from previous managing directors Albert Inninger and Manfred Hebel. RAICO is structured as a GmbH with no parent company, no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no public listing. Pricing is quote-based per project, with revenue derived from one-time system sales rather than recurring contracts. International expansion, sustainability-driven product development (low-carbon aluminum), and physical experience centers (RAICO LAB) are the primary forward growth vectors.

Name

RAICO

Legal name

RAICO Bautechnik GmbH

Website

https://raico.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RAICO Bautechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer founded in 1992 that develops and sells custom modular glazing systems in aluminum, steel, and wood for facades, windows, doors, and glass roofs, serving architects and developers through certified fabricators in 14+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glazing and Facade Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK), Windows (IMADAIAC), Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

Keywords

• Curtain wall systems
• Aluminum window systems
• Glass roof systems
• Building envelope solutions
• Facade engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Pfaffenhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glazing System Sales: RAICO develops and sells innovative glazing systems for windows, facades, doors, and glass roofs, ranging from aluminum windows to highly complex facade structures. The company offers both standard system solutions and custom-made special solutions tailored to individual project requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RAICO Bautechnik GmbH develops, manufactures, and distributes modular glazing systems for building envelopes, covering facades (THERM+ series in aluminum, steel, and wood), windows (FRAME+ series), doors (including SLIFT lift-and-slide systems), and glass roofs. The company supplies both standard modular system solutions and custom-engineered special fabrications tailored to individual commercial, cultural, residential, and institutional building projects internationally.

Product overview

RAICO offers a comprehensive modular system portfolio for building envelopes, centered on five core product categories: Fassaden (facades), Fenster (windows), Türen (doors), Glasdächer (glass roofs), and Hebe-Schiebetüren (lift-and-slide doors). The THERM+ series provides various material variants (aluminum, steel, wood) including THERM+ FS-I (steel), THERM+ A-I/A-V (aluminum), and THERM+ H-I/H-V (wood). The FRAME+ series covers windows and doors with systems like FRAME+ 75 DI (door) and FRAME+ 75/90 LF (ventilation flap). The SLIFT 170 is a dedicated lift-and-slide door system. ELEMENT+ H-I offers prefabricated wood element facades. Additionally, RULCA® and RLCA® provide low-carbon aluminum solutions for sustainable construction. All systems are designed for modular combination and can be customized for individual building projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fassaden (Facades) Modular facade systems offering extensive combination possibilities for different building components, including aluminum and steel constructions. Targeted at architects, facade planners, and developers specifying building envelopes.
• Fenster (Windows) Window systems offering a broad spectrum for various requirements in facades and glass roofs. Targeted at architects and facade planners integrating windows into commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings.
• Türen (Doors) Door series with innovative system components and variable thermal insulation setting new standards. Targeted at architects, developers, and facade contractors specifying door systems for commercial and institutional buildings.
• Glasdächer (Glass Roofs) Specialized RAICO glazing and sealing technology enabling all constructions and roof forms up to a certain roof pitch. Targeted at architects and developers designing skylights, atria, and glass-roofed public buildings.
• Hebe-Schiebetür (Lift-and-Slide Door) Lift-and-slide door systems for seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. Targeted at architects and developers designing large openings in residential, commercial, and cultural buildings.
• THERM+ FS-I Steel Curtain Wall Steel transom-mullion facade system with integrated threaded tube in support profile, applicable without welding. Offers high load-bearing capacity and energy efficiency in production and recycling. Targeted at architects specifying high-performance steel facades.
• RULCA / RLCA Low-Carbon Aluminum Low CO2 emission aluminum solutions contributing to decarbonization of the construction industry. Targeted at developers and architects pursuing sustainability certifications such as LEED, DGNB, and Cradle to Cradle.
• ELEMENT+ H-I Wood Element Facade Prefabricated wood element facade combining wood competence, high degree of prefabrication, and optimal recyclability. Targeted at architects and developers seeking warm, sustainable facade solutions.
• SLIFT 170 Lift-and-Slide Door System Lift-and-slide door system combining technical precision and maximum flexibility for large openings. Targeted at architects and developers designing large-span transitions in residential and commercial projects.
• FRAME+ 75/90 LF Ventilation Flap Ventilation flap system available in 75mm and 90mm construction depths for automated ventilation integrated into facades. Targeted at architects and developers designing buildings requiring automated, integrated ventilation solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kö-Bogen II features Europe's largest green facade with 30,000 hornbeam plants providing ecological effect equivalent to approximately 80 mature deciduous trees
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BAX studio architecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect for DCB Montana project in Ljubljana, Slovenia - a nine-story office building achieving DGNB Gold certification. RAICO supplied FRAME+ and THERM+ systems for this flagship sustainable office development.
• gmp Architekten (Gerkan, Marg and Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architects for Hyparschale Magdeburg renovation project. RAICO supplied facade systems for this historic monument conversion into a modern event venue.
• PayettecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect for Ragon Institute of Mass General, MIT, and Harvard. RAICO provided THERM+ H-I timber curtain wall for this LEED Gold certified research facility.
• Foster + PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architects for Bodegas Faustino Winery visitor center in La Rioja. RAICO collaborated with Alumarte for steel curtain wall installation.
• ingenhoven associates GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architects for Kö-Bogen II in Düsseldorf, Europe's largest green facade project. RAICO supplied glazing systems for this climate-adapted urban development.
• Studio GangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect for Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts transformation. RAICO steel curtain wall frames the LEED Silver certified addition.
• Blackcomb Facade TechnologymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFabricator for Camino Residence (Frank Gehry project). Blackcomb manufactured and assembled RAICO facade, window, and slide door systems.
• Metallbau Windeck GmbHmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMetal builder/fabricator for Hyparschale Magdeburg renovation project.
• RoschmannmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSteel construction partner for Longwood Gardens West Conservatory, working with RAICO THERM+ S-I steel curtain wall system.
• Alkam d.o.o.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFabricator for DCB Montana project in Ljubljana.
• Lanz MetallminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMetal builder for Heliks Climbing Centre, Bruneck.
• Vitrine GlazingmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlazing contractor for Bristol University Life Sciences Building.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WICONA: Norway-based aluminum systems brand (owned by Norsk Hydro) supplying curtain walls, windows, doors, and sliding systems for commercial and residential buildings. Competes head-to-head with RAICO's THERM+ and FRAME+ ranges on European specification projects.
• Jansen Profile Systems: Swiss steel profile systems manufacturer producing steel and stainless steel solutions for windows, doors, and facades. Directly comparable to RAICO's THERM+ FS-I steel curtain wall technology and steel window/door offering.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum glazing systems for windows, doors, sliding doors, and curtain walls, serving residential and commercial construction across Europe and internationally. Directly comparable modular product portfolio and architectural-specification go-to-market motion.
• Forster Profile Systems: Swiss specialist in steel and stainless steel profile systems for windows, doors, and facades, including fire-rated and thermal-break applications. Closely comparable to RAICO's steel curtain wall and metal door competencies.
• Schüco: Germany-headquartered global leader in aluminum and steel window, door, and facade systems. Schüco is RAICO's most direct large-scale competitor, offering overlapping curtain wall, window, and door product lines to the same architect and developer customer base.
• Heroal: German Mittelstand manufacturer of aluminum window, door, sliding, and roller-shutter systems with curtain wall capabilities. A like-sized direct competitor in the German-speaking market for facade and window systems.
• Technal: Hydro-owned aluminum architectural systems brand with curtain wall, window, door, and solar-shading solutions specified on commercial and high-end residential projects across Europe and beyond. Directly competes with RAICO on curtain wall and aluminum window specifications.
• Aluk Group: Italian-headquartered designer and manufacturer of aluminum windows, doors, and curtain walling systems with a pan-European and emerging international footprint. Closely comparable product range and channel model targeting architectural specifiers.

Broad incumbents

• Kawneer: US-based (Arconic-owned) architectural aluminum systems brand offering curtain walls, entrances, and windows across North America. Comparable product offering to RAICO THERM+ but primarily serves the North American market where RAICO has only nascent presence.

Regional players

• Aluprof: Polish aluminum systems manufacturer (Grupa Kęty) producing curtain walls, windows, doors, and roller shutters, primarily across Central and Eastern Europe. Comparable product portfolio with regional market overlap on European specification projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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