Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH

What Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH does

Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of PVC window and door profile systems, headquartered in Türkheim, Unterallgäu, with European production in Türkheim, Papenburg, and Wloclawek (Poland). The company sells through direct B2B relationships to an installed base of approximately 1,800 window manufacturers across more than 85 countries, supported by a Fachhandelspartner specialist-partner network and architect-focused demand-generation via trade shows and design-event sponsorships.

The core offering comprises three profile-system platforms — greenEvolution (sustainable, multi-variant 76mm system), bluEvolution82/92 (premium 82mm and 92mm systems with U-values down to Uw 0.7), and proEvolution (bionic multi-chamber insulation with recycled core) — plus the evolutionDrive family of sliding door systems (HST lift-and-slide, plus, SF, 60). Proprietary technology platforms include Greta®Fenster (100% recycled PVC with concrete-look surface), evoCore (PET-core passive-house insulation reducing weight ~25%), realMaterial surface lamination (leather, copper, brushed metal finishes), climAktiv Plus rebate ventilation, and the myWindow_C3 app that personalizes configuration against climate, case, and customer variables. The company operates four divisions: Salamander Window & Door Systems, ttp Papenburg (custom plastic profiles and outdoor decking/fence/facade), Salamander Extrutec Solutions (extrusion tooling), and Salamander SPS (leather-fiber fabrics).

Revenue is generated predominantly through B2B hardware sales of profile systems and sliding systems to window manufacturers, supplemented by custom-profile contracts, extrusion-tool professional services (Extrutec), and hardware sales of leather-fiber fabrics (SPS). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through direct sales or specialist partners. The company is led by co-CEOs Götz and Till Schmiedeknecht (third-generation owners, in role since 2017) alongside CSO Wolfgang Sandhaus, and is anchored by a 100+ year brand heritage stemming from the original 1903 Salamander shoe brand, repurposed under PVC profiles since 1973 and re-privatized by the Schmiedeknecht family in 2004. FY2021 group revenue was €324 million.

Name

Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH

Legal name

Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH

Website

https://salamander-windows.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of PVC window and door profile systems and sliding door systems, serving approximately 1,800 window manufacturers across 85+ countries through direct B2B sales and a specialist-partner network, with four operating divisions spanning profiles, custom extrusion, tooling, and leather-fiber materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window and Door Profile Systems

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI)

Keywords

• PVC window profiles
• Door profile systems
• Sliding door systems
• Passive house windows
• Window manufacturing supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Türkheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PVC Window & Door Profile Systems: Salamander manufactures and sells high-performance PVC profile systems (bluEvolution, greenEvolution, proEvolution) and sliding systems (evolutionDrive) to window manufacturers for use in renovation and new construction projects in residential and commercial buildings.
2. Custom Plastic Profiles (ttp Papenburg): ttp Papenburg division manufactures customized profiles from various plastics and develops specific extrusion solutions for wide-ranging applications.
3. Special Tool Manufacturing (Salamander Extrutec Solutions): Expert in manufacture of special tools used in extrusion of plastic profiles, serving internal and external customers.
4. Leather Fiber Materials (Salamander SPS): World's oldest, largest and leading manufacturer of high-quality leather fiber fabrics used in shoe, furniture, leather goods, and packaging industries.
5. Outdoor Profile Systems (Salamander Decking, Fence & Facade): Quality profile systems for outdoor applications including decking, fencing, and facade from ttp Papenburg division.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH manufactures and sells high-performance PVC profile systems for windows and doors, including the bluEvolution, greenEvolution, and proEvolution product platforms, as well as evolutionDrive sliding systems. The company supplies approximately 1,800 window manufacturers across more than 85 countries, complemented by innovations such as Greta®Fenster (recycled PVC windows), realMaterial premium surfaces, evoCore insulation technology, and the myWindow_C3 digital consultation app.

Product overview

Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of PVC window and door systems organized into three core platform families: greenEvolution (sustainable platform for renovation and new construction with multiple design variants), bluEvolution (premium line with 82mm and 92mm installation depths for high energy efficiency), and proEvolution (bionic design optimized for recycling). The company also provides evolutionDrive sliding systems (HST lift-and-slide, plus parallel-slide, SF smart sliding, and 60 multi-track), complemented by innovations like Greta®Fenster (100% recycled material with concrete texture), Greta®Fenster_dinkel (bio-hybrid with spelt husks), realMaterial (premium surface laminates including leather and metals), evoCore (thermally insulating core), climAktiv Plus (ventilation accessory), and the myWindow_C3 app for personalized window consultation. The complete offering includes extensive color/decors collections and care/maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• greenEvolution: Sustainable window system platform for renovation, refurbishment and new construction with multiple design variants
• bluEvolution
• proEvolution
• evolutionDrive
• Greta®Fenster
• Greta®Fenster_dinkel
• realMaterial
• evoCore
• climAktiv Plus
• myWindow_C3
• passiveHouse_Window

Products and services

• greenEvolution A sustainable PVC window platform system with multiple design variants (free, straight, box, curve, flex/flex A) for renovation, refurbishment, and new construction. Features 5-7 chamber profiles with 76mm installation depth and U-values up to 0.74 W/(m²K). Sold to window manufacturers.
• bluEvolution82 Premium PVC window system with 82mm installation depth combining high energy savings with innovative sealing technology. Suitable as passive house component with 5- or 6-chamber profiles and glazing up to 52mm. Sold to window manufacturers.
• bluEvolution92 Premium PVC window system with 92mm installation depth featuring 6-chamber construction, glazing up to 60mm, and U-values of Uf=0.9, Uw=0.7. Available with aluminium shells for modern facade aesthetics. Sold to window manufacturers.
• proEvolution Bionic PVC window system designed for recycling from the start, featuring air chamber insulation inspired by bird feathers, EcoTec plus with recycled core, RC2 burglary protection, and flex design language for diverse architectural styles. Sold to window manufacturers.
• evolutionDrive HST Lift-and-slide door system for connecting interior spaces to outdoors, featuring levelZer0 threshold for accessibility, optimal thermal protection with optimized sealing levels, and large glass areas. Sold to window manufacturers.
• evolutionDrive plus Parallel-Turn-Slide system offering space-saving sliding and ventilation comfort with space-opening effect through generous glass surfaces. Sold to window manufacturers.
• evolutionDrive SF Smart concept sliding window or sliding door construction with 76mm frame depth, compatible with Streamline series profiles. Sold to window manufacturers.
• evolutionDrive 60 Multi-track frame sliding window range with 60mm, 74mm, 92mm, and 108mm depth options offering enhanced security and stability for various architectural situations. Sold to window manufacturers.
• Greta®Fenster 100% recycled PVC window with unique concrete-like surface texture. Available on greenEvolution and bluEvolution systems. Winner of German Design Award and Red Dot Design Award 2022. Sold to window manufacturers.
• Greta®Fenster_dinkel Bio-hybrid window incorporating shredded spelt husks and black pigments into PVC, with organic texture, wood-like feel, CO2 storage through organic material, and improved flexural strength. Sold to window manufacturers.
• realMaterial Premium surface lamination technology offering authentic materials including loopedLeather (interior), realMetal brushed stainless steel look (exterior), and realCopper vintage finish (exterior). Applied to greenEvolution profiles.
• evoCore Thermally insulating core technology replacing steel in window profiles, reducing weight by 25% for more environmentally friendly transportation and enabling 100% material separation for recycling. Sold to window manufacturers.
• climAktiv Plus Window rebate ventilator integrating into PVC-U windows for automatic, energy-saving basic ventilation, featuring integrated volume flow limiter and room air temperature control for preheating incoming air.
• myWindow_C3 App Personalized window consultation app implementing the Salamander C3 Principle (Climate, Case, Customer) to recommend ideal window systems based on location, building characteristics, and customer preferences, available on web and mobile.
• Custom Plastic Profiles (ttp Papenburg) Customized profiles from various plastics and specific extrusion solutions for wide-ranging industrial applications, manufactured by ttp Papenburg GmbH division for internal and external customers.
• Leather Fiber Materials (Salamander SPS) High-quality leather fiber fabrics used in shoe, furniture, leather goods, and packaging industries. World's oldest, largest and leading manufacturer in this field.
• Outdoor Profile Systems (Decking, Fence & Facade) Quality profile systems for outdoor applications including decking, fencing, and facade manufactured by ttp Papenburg division.
• Special Tool Manufacturing (Salamander Extrutec Solutions) Manufacture of special tools used in extrusion of plastic profiles, serving internal and external customers.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rewindo (Fenster-Recycling-Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Salamander is a founding/partner member since 2002 of the Rewindo recycling initiative consisting of leading German PVC-U profile manufacturers. The voluntary initiative serves as a clearing house recording volume flows with goal of increasing recycling of removed plastic windows, roller shutters, and doors for reuse in new products. Growing quantities of reusable recyclate demonstrate success.
• EPPA (European PVC Window Profile and Related Building Products Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPPA is the political lobby of European PVC window profile manufacturers. Salamander is an active member working to achieve and communicate sustainable solutions in technical, economic, and institutional matters throughout Europe. EPPA supports the voluntary VinylPlus initiative.
• VinylPluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVinylPlus is the European PVC industry's voluntary commitment to sustainable development. The initiative, building on Vinyl 2010, addresses environmental challenges and priorities until 2020 with goals including recycling 800,000 tons of PVC. Salamander received VinylPlus Product Label certification for Europe.
• Window + Façade Association (VFF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutonomous and independent trade organization representing interests of leading manufacturers in window, door, and façade sectors plus system and trade partners and installation companies in Germany. Salamander has been a member since 1995.
• RAL Gütegemeinschaft Kunststoff-Fensterprofilsysteme (GKFP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwards RAL quality mark to member companies fulfilling rules of RAL-GZ 716 quality and test specifications. Members include system houses, manufacturers of seals, raw materials, films, adhesive systems, and machines. Salamander has been a member since 1981.
• KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman state-owned development bank providing funding programs for energy-efficient building renovations. Salamander windows qualify for KfW subsidies and funding programs, prominently featured in marketing materials as a key benefit for customers.
• AIT-DialogminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArchitecture debate platform collaborating with Salamander on 'O - A Debate Series on Architecture' events in Hamburg, creating thought leadership and brand awareness among architect community.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• REHAU Group: German family-owned manufacturer of polymer-based window and door profile systems. Directly comparable as a large-scale PVC window profile competitor serving European window manufacturers with similar B2B distribution.
• VEKA AG: One of the largest PVC window profile manufacturers globally with extensive European and North American presence. Directly comparable product portfolio (PVC profile systems for windows and sliding doors) and B2B go-to-market through window manufacturers.
• Deceuninck NV: Belgian-headquartered global manufacturer of PVC window and door profiles, sliding systems, and outdoor living products. Comparable product mix including premium profile lines and sustainability initiatives around recycled PVC.
• Gealan Fenster-Systeme GmbH: German PVC window and door profile manufacturer, part of the VEKA group. Direct mid-market competitor with comparable multi-chamber profile platforms serving European window fabricators.
• Profine GmbH (KBE / Kömmerling): Major European PVC window and door profile manufacturer with brands KBE and Kömmerling. Direct competitor offering similar multi-chamber profile systems and serving the same B2B window manufacturer customer base.
• Aluplast GmbH: German manufacturer of PVC window and door profile systems with comparable product platforms (e.g., energeto, ideal 4000/5000/7000 series). Direct competitor in the mid-to-premium PVC profile category serving European fabricators.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials giant with overlapping window, facade, and glass-related product lines. Mentioned as a Salamander collaborative partner at BAU 2023. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the building envelope category.
• Schüco International KG: German broad-line building envelope specialist offering aluminum, PVC-U, and hybrid window/door systems plus facades. Overlapping in PVC window profiles but operates a much wider portfolio across metals and building envelope solutions.
• Internorm International GmbH: Austrian window manufacturer offering PVC, wood-aluminum, and timber-aluminum systems. Comparable in premium positioning and energy efficiency focus, but vertically integrated into fabrication rather than being a profile-only supplier.

Regional players

• alu-rex Inc. North American PVC building products manufacturer focused primarily on the Canadian and US markets with comparable extrusion and recycling capabilities. Less direct overlap but serves as a regional comparable in PVC window/door profiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/salamander.mywindow
• YouTubeinstagram.com/salamander.mywindow
• Facebookfacebook.com/Salamander.Industrie.Produkte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salamander-window-and-door-systems

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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