Ouveo

What Ouveo does

Ouveo is a French manufacturer of custom-made exterior joinery (windows, entrance doors, sliding glass doors, and shutters) in aluminium, wood, and PVC, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Estémi. The company was originally founded as the family business Guigneux in 1948 and rebranded to Ouveo, operating today through four regional SAS entities across Aquitaine, Bretagne, Bourgogne, and Hauts-de-France, with manufacturing sites totalling over 34,000 m² and approximately 80 collaborators. Its product portfolio spans three material lines — aluminium (Alwin 7 Classique/Finesse, Altitude sliding), wood (Manoir heritage, Doucine classic), and PVC (Eudonie Design/Élégance, Eurythmie sliding, Eudonial hybrid) — with thermal performance down to Uw 0.88 W/m².K and acoustic performance up to Rw 40 dB. Core technology relies on third-party certified profile systems from SCHÜCO (aluminium) and KÖMMERLING (PVC), with proprietary range design and assembly performed in-house under CSTB, NF, Qualicoat, Qualimarine, and SNFA certifications audited bi-annually.

The company operates a pure B2B distribution model, selling exclusively through a network of approximately 2,000 independent professional artisan installers across France — it does not sell directly to end consumers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue generated through one-time product sales routed through the installer channel. Marketing is structured to drive consumer demand into the installer network, primarily via a website with technical catalogues, the SIMULEO online door configurator, content marketing, Instagram, YouTube, and press relations under the Groupe Estémi press apparatus. The installer channel is supported by the Pro à Pro loyalty programme, which provides 24/7 access to exclusive benefits, pricing, and account management. Customer segments include individual homeowners served via installers (primary), professional installers as direct B2B buyers (primary), and a specialised heritage/listed-property segment served by the Manoir wood range (secondary). The company is privately held with no public financials, and remains focused exclusively on the French national market.

Name

Ouveo

Legal name

Ouvêo Aquitaine SAS

Website

https://www.ouveo-menuiseries.fr/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ouveo is a French manufacturer of custom-made exterior joinery (windows, doors, and shutters) in aluminium, wood, and PVC, selling exclusively through a network of approximately 2,000 professional artisan installers across France as a subsidiary of Groupe Estémi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Exterior Joinery Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineered Wood Siding, Trim & Mouldings (IMAMACAI), Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMADAKAD), Custom Built-Ins (Shelving, Entertainment Centers, Mudrooms) (HSAPAIAH)

Keywords

• Custom joinery manufacturing
• Exterior windows doors
• Aluminum wood PVC
• Sliding glass doors
• Roller shutters

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-médard-de-guizières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B product sales to professional installers: Ouveo manufactures custom-made exterior joinery and sells exclusively to a network of professional artisan installers (artisans poseurs, fenêtriers, and general construction firms) in France. The end consumers (homeowners, building professionals) purchase through these installer partners. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, not direct consumer sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ouveo designs and manufactures custom-made exterior joinery — windows, large-format sliding glass doors, entry doors, and roller/hinged shutters — in aluminium, wood and PVC at four French production sites. Production is sold exclusively to a network of approximately 2,000 professional artisan installers across France, supported by a Pro à Pro partner programme; the company does not sell directly to end consumers. Custom dimensions, certified thermal/acoustic/weather performance (Uw as low as 0.88 W/m².K, Rw up to 40 dB, AEV up to A4–E7B–VC2) and a heritage-compatible wood range underpin the offer.

Product overview

Ouvêo is a manufacturer of custom-made exterior joinery and closures, operating as a brand of the Groupe Estémi. The product portfolio spans three primary materials—aluminium, wood, and PVC—and encompasses six core product families: Fenêtres (windows and French doors), Baies vitrées (large-format sliding glass doors), Portes d'entrée (entry doors), Volets battants (hinged shutters), Volets roulants (roller shutters), and Bloc Baie (integrated window units with built-in shutters). Underneath these core families, distinct product sub-lines serve specific market needs: aluminium lines include Alwin 7 Classique/Finesse and Altitude sliding doors; wood lines include Manoir (heritage-style) and Doucine (classic); PVC lines include Eudonie Design/Élégance, Eurythmie (sliders), and Eudonial (hybrid PVC/alu). A door configurator tool called SIMULEO enables online customization and facade preview. Ouvêo distributes exclusively through a network of approximately 2,000 partner-installers across France, supported by a B2B program called Pro à Pro. Manufacturing occurs at four French sites in Aquitaine (PVC and aluminium), Brittany (PVC and wood), and Hauts-de-France (PVC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fenêtres Ouveo (Custom Windows) Custom-made windows and French doors in aluminium, wood and PVC, manufactured to dimension at Ouveo's French production sites for renovation and new-construction projects, sold exclusively through the professional installer network.
• Baies vitrées Ouveo (Custom Sliding Glass Doors) Large-format custom sliding glass doors and bay windows manufactured to order at Ouveo's French sites in aluminium, wood or PVC, intended for residential and small commercial projects and sold exclusively through the installer network.
• Portes d'entrée Ouveo (Custom Entry Doors) Custom 100% made-to-measure entry doors offered in contemporary, classic, wood, glazed and customizable configurations, available with motorisation and home-automation options and sold via the artisan installer network.
• Volets battants Ouveo (Hinged Shutters) Custom hinged shutters in aluminium, wood or PVC, manually operated or motorized, with multiple blade configurations (horizontal, vertical, louvered) to match varied architectural styles, sold through Ouveo's installer partners.
• Volets roulants Ouveo (Roller Shutters) Custom roller shutters in aluminium or PVC, available with manual, electric or solar-powered operation, including integrated-invisible-box options for new construction and renovation projects; sold exclusively through Ouveo's installer network.
• Bloc Baie (Integrated Window + Roller Shutter Unit) All-in-one integrated window and built-in roller-shutter unit providing a single delivered product that combines window and shutter for renovation projects, simplifying installation for Ouveo's professional installer clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal performance: Uw as low as 0.88 W/m2.K (Eudonie Elegance, triple glazing)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SCHÜCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationSCHÜCO supplies aluminium profiles for Ouveo's aluminium joinery ranges. SCHÜCO is a leading international supplier of window and façade systems, and its profiles are subject to Document Technique d'Application (DTA) compliance requirements. Ouveo commits to SCHÜCO's DTA guidelines in its manufacturing process, ensuring certified quality and performance of the aluminium ranges.
• KÖMMERLINGcoreTechnology or IntegrationKÖMMERLING supplies PVC profiles for Ouveo's PVC joinery ranges (including Eudonie, Eurythmie, and Eudonial). KÖMMERLING profiles carry CSTB certification and DTA specifications that govern their use in certified manufacturing. Ouveo's PVC ranges comply with KÖMMERLING's performance specifications and test results.
• Charte Fenêtre bois 21supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOuveo is a signatory of the Charte Fenêtre bois 21, a charter committing window manufacturers to technical, environmental, and societal quality standards. Signatories agree to evaluate and reduce the environmental impact of their products, use sustainably sourced wood, and maintain quality standards in manufacturing.
• Artisan installer network (artisans poseurs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA network of approximately 2,000 independent professional artisan installers (artisans poseurs, fenêtriers, and general construction firms) across France install Ouveo products. The network is Ouveo's exclusive distribution channel. Ouveo operates a 'Pro à Pro' programme offering exclusive benefits to installer partners, while they remain independent.
• ONITIsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerONITI is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Ouveo website (ouveo-menuiseries.fr). The site also uses ONITI infrastructure for hosting (OVH servers).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Millet Industrie (Groupe Millet): French manufacturer of custom-made windows, doors, and joinery in aluminium, wood, and PVC, with a national installer network and French manufacturing footprint — directly comparable to Ouveo across materials, customisation model, and B2B distribution.
• Tryba: One of France's leading window and door manufacturers, distributing through a national network of franchise installers. Highly comparable to Ouveo's multi-material custom offering and installer-led GTM.
• K-Line (Profine): Specialist French manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors, and sliding systems. Comparable to Ouveo's aluminium range (Alwin 7, Altitude) and French-market focus on premium custom joinery.
• Janneau Menuiseries: French manufacturer of bespoke windows and doors in wood, aluminium, and PVC, with national distribution via installer networks. Direct competitor across Ouveo's full material range.
• Atlantem: French industrial group manufacturing windows, doors, shutters, and closures for the renovation and new-build markets. Comparable product breadth and B2B2C distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• AluK (UK / Global): International aluminium systems supplier for windows, doors, and façades. Comparable technology layer to Ouveo's SCHÜCO-sourced aluminium systems; broader geographic and segment scope.
• Schüco: Global leader in aluminium window, door, and façade systems. Ouveo already uses Schüco profiles; Schüco is comparable as a benchmark for system technology, certification, and premium positioning in aluminium joinery.
• Profine (KÖMMERLING parent): International PVC profile manufacturer (owner of KÖMMERLING). Comparable technology layer to Ouveo's PVC ranges and a relevant benchmark for PVC window systems performance and certification.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered supplier of aluminium solutions for windows, doors, façades, and sliding systems. Comparable to the aluminium layer of Ouveo's portfolio across premium residential and commercial projects.

Regional players

• BWT Group / Bieber: French/German window and door manufacturer with comparable multi-material product offering and a strong presence in the French and DACH renovation markets; a relevant cross-border peer for product positioning benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Ouv%C3%AAoMenuiseries(Ouv%C3%AAo-Provelis)
• Instagraminstagram.com/ouveo.menuiseries
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ouveomenuiseries
• Facebookfacebook.com/ouveomenuiseries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groupeouveo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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