What Sothoferm does

Sothoferm is a French industrial manufacturer of exterior building closures (fermetures) — shutters (volets battants and coulissants), louvered shutters (persiennes), gates (portails), fencing (clôtures), and garage doors — produced in aluminum, PVC, wood, polyurethane, and steel from a single integrated site in Mauzé-Thouarsais, Deux-Sèvres, France. The company was founded in 1989 and operates as a SAS with €1,226,000 of registered capital; it is part of Groupe Sothogam. Its flagship proprietary technology is Lumis®, an integrated solar-photovoltaic motorization system that powers autonomous shutter operation for up to 30 cycles without sunlight and requires no electrical connection. The product range is custom-made with extensive RAL color, finish, and configuration options, supported by downloadable catalogs and online configurators (via Batitrade) for gates and garage doors.

Sothoferm runs a B2B distribution model, selling exclusively through a network of approximately 3,500 professional resellers across France and the broader European Union, including négoce building-materials traders, woodworking manufacturers, and fenêtriers (window installers). End customers are individual homeowners and builders undertaking new construction or renovation; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds ISO 50001 energy-management certification, PEFC sustainable-forestry certification, and GDPR/French data-protection compliance, and offers a 10-year product warranty. Recent strategic emphasis is on premium product extensions (Lumis, Danaos, Orphée, Poséidon) and digitization of the B2B specification workflow rather than on M&A, fundraising, or international expansion.

Name

Sothoferm

Legal name

SOTHOFERM

Website

https://sothoferm.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sothoferm is a French manufacturer (founded 1989) of custom-made exterior closures — shutters, persiennes, gates, fencing, and garage doors — in aluminum, PVC, wood, and steel, sold via 3,500+ professional resellers across France and the EU, with proprietary Lumis solar motorization as its flagship technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exterior Building Closures (Shutters, Gates, Fences, Garage Doors)

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Exterior building closures
• Shutters and blinds manufacturing
• Aluminum PVC wood closures
• Solar motorized shutters
• Gates fences garage doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Mauzé-thouarsais

HQ country

France

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing and sale of exterior closures: Sothoferm manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of exterior closure products including shutters (battants/coulissants), solar shutters, blinds (persiennes), gates (portails), fences (clôtures), and garage doors. Products are available in aluminum, PVC, wood, and steel materials. The company operates on a B2B model, selling to professional resellers who distribute to end customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sothoferm is a French manufacturer of custom-made exterior building closures (fermetures) including volets (swinging and sliding shutters), persiennes (louvered shutters), portails (gates), clôtures (fences), and portes de garage (garage doors) in aluminum, PVC, wood, steel, and polyurethane. The company sells its products through a B2B network of approximately 3,500 professional resellers (building materials traders, woodworking industries, and window installers) across France and the European Union, offering extensive customization in dimensions, RAL colors, finishes, and opening mechanisms. Its flagship offering is the exclusive Lumis® solar-powered autonomous motorization technology integrated into shutters.

Product overview

Sothoferm is a French manufacturer of exterior closures (fermetures) with a comprehensive product portfolio spanning six main categories: volets (shutters - swinging and sliding in aluminum, PVC, wood, and polyurethane), persiennes (louvered shutters in aluminum, PVC, wood, and steel), portails (gates), clôtures (fencing), portes de garage (garage doors - sectional and traditional), and brise-soleil (sun shades). The flagship innovation is Technologie Lumis®, a solar-powered autonomous motorization system integrated into aluminum shutters that eliminates the need for electrical connection. Products are available in multiple materials (aluminum, PVC, wood, steel) with extensive customization options including colors, finishes, and configurations. The company serves both renovation and new construction markets through a network of professional resellers across France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LUMIS: Exclusive solar motorization technology developed by Sothoferm for autonomous solar-powered closure operation without electrical connection
• Danaos
• Orphée
• Andromède
• Océanos
• Mistral
• Poseidon

Products and services

• Technologie Lumis® (Solar-Powered Motorized Shutters) Solar-powered motorization technology integrated into Sothoferm's aluminum swinging and sliding shutters. Photovoltaic panels capture solar energy to autonomously power shutter operation, delivering up to 30 cycles without sunlight and requiring no electrical wiring. Designed for residential applications where running electrical connections is impractical.
• Volets Battants Aluminium (Aluminum Swinging Shutters) Aluminum swinging shutters in multiple models including Mistral (27mm sandwich panel), Océanos (33mm extruded aluminum), Thor (32mm sandwich panel), and Lumis solar versions. Features vertical or horizontal slats, insulation options, and motorization compatibility. Custom-made for residential new construction and renovation.
• Volets Coulissants Aluminium (Aluminum Sliding Shutters) Aluminum sliding shutters including Mistral, Thor, Océanos solar, and Lumis solar models. Modern design with sliding operation on rails, suitable for contemporary residential architectures.
• Volets Battants PVC (PVC Swinging Shutters) PVC swinging shutters in multiple models: Atlas (28mm, clipped-glued), Hermès (24mm, mass-tinted), Pégase (28mm, alveolar), and Diomède (36mm, welded frame). Feature wood-look aesthetics with minimal maintenance requirements.
• Volets Bois (Wood Shutters) Wood swinging and sliding shutters made from pine and exotic woods. Natural wood aesthetics with staining or painting options for customization, suitable for traditional residential architecture.
• Volets Polyuréthane Monobloc Poséidon (Polyurethane Monobloc Shutters) Monobloc polyurethane swinging shutters combining thermal insulation with modern aesthetics. Single-piece construction for enhanced performance and durability in residential applications.
• Danaos Persienne Repliable Aluminium (Folding Aluminum Shutter) Folding aluminum shutter with 20mm panel thickness. Combines traditional aesthetics with modern aluminum benefits: lightweight, corrosion-resistant, zero maintenance, and compatible with urban planning requirements.
• Persiennes Aluminium (Aluminum Louvered Shutters) Aluminum louvered shutters including Orphée (16mm insulated sandwich panel, the first insulating folding shutter on the market), Danaos (20mm), and Andromède (13mm sliding). Available with or without projection and ventilation options.
• Persiennes PVC (PVC Louvered Shutters) PVC louvered shutters including Calypso (14mm alveolar PVC) and Télès (sliding). Budget-friendly options with various color choices and projection capabilities for residential applications.
• Persiennes Bois (Wood Louvered Shutters) Wood louvered shutters including Astéria, Antarès (Pin d'Orégon), and Iris Tourangelle (25mm exotic red wood). Traditional aesthetics with natural wood warmth for residential use.
• Persiennes Acier Déméris (Steel Louvered Shutters) Steel louvered shutters with 10mm thickness (also available in 12mm). Traditional design compliant with architectural requirements, security features, and multiple color options for residential applications.
• Portails Aluminium (Aluminum Gates) Aluminum gates available in swinging and sliding configurations. Wide variety of forms and fillings for all property types. Configurable online for residential entrance applications.
• Portails PVC (PVC Gates) PVC gates in swinging and sliding versions. Low maintenance options with various design possibilities for residential use.
• Portails Bois (Wood Gates) Wood gates combining natural aesthetics with Sothoferm quality standards. Available in swinging and sliding configurations for residential properties.
• Clôtures Aluminium (Aluminum Fencing) Aluminum fencing matching gate collections. Adjustable form, finish, and color for harmonious residential property entrance.
• Clôtures PVC (PVC Fencing) PVC fencing in ajourée (perforated) and pleine (solid) configurations. Low maintenance options matching PVC gate collections for residential properties.
• Clôtures Bois (Wood Fencing) Wood fencing harmonizing with wood gate collections. Natural wood aesthetics with staining or painting options for residential use.
• Portes de Garage Sectionnelles (Sectional Garage Doors) Sectional garage doors in aluminum, wood, PVC, and steel. Modern design with various insulation options and configurations for residential garages.
• Portes de Garage Traditionnelles (Traditional Garage Doors) Traditional garage doors suitable for renovation projects. Available in multiple materials including aluminum, wood, PVC, and steel for residential applications.
• Brise-soleil ALATE (Sun Shades) Sun shade products for controlling sunlight and heat gain. Aluminum construction with various configurations for residential and light commercial buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30 cycles of autonomous operation even without sunlight with Lumis technology

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Franciaflex: French manufacturer of roller shutters, blinds, and awnings; closely comparable to Sothoferm in product range, materials, and distribution through professional installers across France.
• Tryba: French window, door, and closure manufacturer with a national network of franchise installers; comparable to Sothoferm in French-market orientation, integrated closure offerings, and B2B-pro distribution model.
• Lakal: German manufacturer of roller shutters and garage doors; comparable to Sothoferm's volets roulants and portes de garage categories with motorization options and B2B distribution through professional installers.
• Griesser: Swiss manufacturer of external venetian blinds, roller shutters, and awnings with pan-European distribution; comparable to Sothoferm in product range, materials (aluminum-centric), and motorization focus.
• Bubendorff: French manufacturer specializing in roller shutters (volets roulants) and motorization, direct competitor to Sothoferm's core shutter business in the French residential market with similar B2B/professional distribution.
• Aluprof: Major European (Polish) manufacturer of aluminum roller shutter, blind, garage door, and façade systems; comparable to Sothoferm across all exterior closure categories and competing for European-wide distributor and installer relationships.
• Warema: German manufacturer of sun shading systems (roller shutters, external venetian blinds, awnings); comparable to Sothoferm across volets, persiennes, and brise-soleil categories with similar motorization/smart-building integration.
• Profalux: French manufacturer of roller shutters, garage doors, and outdoor closures; overlaps with Sothoferm's volets, portes de garage, and product categories for the residential renovation and new-build segments.
• Heroal: German aluminum systems manufacturer for roller shutters, external venetian blinds, sliding doors, and façades; closely comparable to Sothoferm's aluminum shutter, gate, and fencing product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Somfy: Global leader in shutter/closure motorization and smart-home automation headquartered in France; broader and more technologically diverse, but competes directly through automated drive and control offerings that complement or rival Sothoferm's Lumis system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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