What Pellini does

Pellini S.p.A. is a privately held, family-owned Italian manufacturer founded in 1974 in Codogno that designs and produces integrated solar shading systems under its flagship ScreenLine brand, alongside two complementary divisions (Tende e Sistemi for interior technical blinds and Pellini Nautica for luxury yachts). Its core technology embeds venetian, roller, pleated or ultrathin-film blinds directly within sealed double or triple insulating glass units, with movement transmitted through magnetic coupling that never penetrates the glass seal — a patented architecture first filed in 1992 and now protected by 40 international patents. The portfolio is differentiated by the V95 low-emissivity slat co-developed with European nanotechnology research institutes, the Wave ultrathin-film system achieving gtot below 10%, the W Smart rechargeable battery motor with KNX and voice-assistant integration, and a warm-edge spacer bar. Production spans four units in Italy and the Czech Republic, with downstream operations integrated through the wholly-owned Finglas glassworks (acquired 2015) and Idea Plastica (acquired 2022) for plastic components and sealants.

The company operates a sales-led, channel-driven go-to-market model combining direct specification work with international architects, ten licensed ScreenLine manufacturers worldwide, twenty exclusive agencies and distributors, and 100+ authorised dealers in Italy alone, reaching roughly 50 countries and 6,000+ customers. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales of shading products and ScreenLine technology licensing, with quote-based project pricing; recent turnover is approximately €75 million. Customer segments are diversified across residential, commercial architecture, healthcare, education, hospitality and nautical verticals, anchored by landmark projects such as the Politecnico di Milano campus (Renzo Piano), Torre PwC-Libesk kind in Milan, ToHa in Tel Aviv (LEED Platinum), and the Cidade Administrativa de Minas Gerais in Brazil (22,000 blinds). Forward strategy emphasises residential channel build-out via the new ScreenLine Official Store programme, consumer brand-building through broadcast advertising, and continued R&D partnerships including ENEA and the European MZeroE project.

Name

Pellini

Legal name

Pellini S.p.A.

Website

https://pellini.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pellini S.p.A. is an Italian family-owned manufacturer (founded 1974, ~€75M revenue) that designs and produces patented solar shading blinds integrated inside sealed insulating glass units under the ScreenLine brand, serving residential, commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality and luxury yacht customers across 50 countries through licensees, agencies and dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Shading Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Flat Glass Manufacturing (327211)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Flat Glass (3211)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) & Double/Triple Glazing (IMADAHAC), Smart Lighting & Shading Systems (HSAPAPAC), Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD), Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF)

Keywords

• Integrated solar shading
• Blinds in insulating glass
• Technical interior blinds
• Insulating glass units
• Yacht shading systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Codogno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Shading Products (ScreenLine, Tende e Sistemi, Nautica): Pellini generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of three lines of solar shading products: ScreenLine (blinds integrated in insulated glass), Tende e Sistemi (technical indoor shades including Verosol roller fabrics), and Pellini Nautica (custom shades for luxury yachts). Products are sold through a combination of direct sales to architects and project specifiers, a network of licensed manufacturers, exclusive agencies, and authorised dealers. The company also licenses its ScreenLine technology to producers in 10 countries worldwide, generating royalty income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pellini develops, manufactures, and licenses solar shading systems integrated within sealed double or triple insulating glass units under the ScreenLine brand, alongside technical interior blinds (Tende e Sistemi) and bespoke shading solutions for luxury yachts (Pellini Nautica). The flagship ScreenLine technology embeds venetian, roller, pleated, or ultrathin Wave film blinds inside the glazing cavity, controlled via manual magnetic coupling or motorized systems, eliminating maintenance and protecting the blind from dust and weather.

Product overview

Pellini is a manufacturer of solar shading solutions organized into three divisions: ScreenLine, Tende e Sistemi, and Nautica. ScreenLine is the core product line featuring window-integrated blinds (venetian, roller, pleated, and Wave film) installed within insulating double or triple glazing units, controlled via manual systems (cord, magnetic cursor, knob, low knob) or motorized systems (wired or battery-powered). Tende e Sistemi offers technical interior blinds under the Series Swift, Air, and Light sub-lines with various mounting options. Pellini Nautica provides custom blinds for yachts and prestige vessels. The portfolio includes complementary technologies like V95 low-emissivity slats, warm edge spacers, Verosol metallized fabrics, and Sanitized antimicrobial treatments. The company operates through subsidiaries including Pellini CZ (Czech Republic) and Finglas (glass processing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ScreenLine: The company's flagship brand for integrated solar shading solutions (venetian, roller, pleated, and Wave blinds) installed inside insulated glass units. ScreenLine is the world's first and leading blind-in-glass system, protecting from dirt, dust, and weather while requiring no maintenance.
• ScreenLine Wave
• ScreenLine W Smart
• ScreenLine Home Experience
• Pellini Tende e Sistemi
• Pellini Nautica
• Pellini Lab
• Finglas
• Verosol
• Sanitized
• ScreenView

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• VerosolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPellini distributes Verosol metallised fabrics (SilverScreen, EnviroScreen, ComfortScreen, Originals) in Italy, combining Verosol's reflective fabric technology with ScreenLine's sealed cavity integration. The EnviroScreen fabric is 100% recyclable and Cradle to Cradle certified. Pellini has distributed Verosol in Italy for over 20 years.
• SchücocoreTechnology or IntegrationSchüco incorporates ScreenLine integrated blinds into its curtain wall and window systems, including the Politecnico di Milano campus (Renzo Piano) and other major projects. ScreenLine is referenced as an approved integrated shading solution for Schüco facades.
• ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerENEA conducted a study on the Retroriflettente venetian slat developed by Pellini, validating its ability to reflect solar radiation back to its source. The technology is also part of the European MZeroE research project.
• Lutron ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationLutron ultra-silent motors are used in Pellini Nautica's custom yacht shading solutions, delivering whisper-quiet operation for luxury vessels.
• European Nanotechnology Research InstitutescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPellini collaborated with leading European nanotechnology research institutes to develop the V95 low-emissivity venetian slat, achieving performance comparable to exterior shading systems.
• MZeroE European Research ProjectflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Retroriflettente venetian slat developed by Pellini is part of the European MZeroE research project, which aims to advance building energy efficiency technologies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Schüco International: German facade and window systems manufacturer that integrates Pellini's ScreenLine into curtain wall systems (e.g., Politecnico di Milano). Functions both as Pellini's most important OEM/specification partner and as the upstream incumbent whose facade decisions gate Pellini's access to large European projects.
• Lutron Electronics: Global leader in lighting and motorized shading control systems, already a strategic supplier (Lutron motors used in Pellini Nautica) and an indirect competitor in smart-building shading control. Comparable as the benchmark for premium motorized shading experiences Pellini integrates with via KNX, Alexa, Google, and Siri.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window coverings (interior/exterior blinds, shades, shutters) with motorized and architectural product lines. Comparable to Pellini on end-product category (window shading) and premium architectural specification market, but operates at vastly larger scale and lacks Pellini's blinds-sealed-inside-IGU differentiation.
• SageGlass (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's electrochromic glass brand offering dynamic solar control for commercial facades. Direct technology substitute to ScreenLine in high-end sustainable building projects, distributed through Saint-Gobain's global glass network that competes with Pellini's facade-engineering channel.

Emerging players

• Gauzy Ltd. Israel-based smart-glass manufacturer (PDLC and suspended particle devices) supplying switchable glass for architectural and automotive applications. Emerging substitute technology competing with Pellini's mechanical shading in premium commercial and yacht segments.
• View, Inc. US-based manufacturer of electrochromic smart glass that dynamically tints to control solar heat gain and glare in commercial buildings. Represents the leading alternative-technology competitor to Pellini's integrated blinds in the premium architectural and LEED-targeted segment.

Direct peers

• Coulisse: Dutch manufacturer of interior window coverings (roller, venetian, cellular, motorized) with global B2B distribution. Comparable to Pellini on interior technical shading, fabrics, and motorization, though focused on conventional (non-in-glass) installation.
• Warema: German manufacturer of solar shading systems (external venetian blinds, awnings, conservatory shading) with strong specification presence in European commercial projects. Closest competitor to Pellini in the integrated / architectural shading category, particularly in DACH-region projects that overlap Pellini's premium European reference book.
• MHZ Hachtel: German premium manufacturer of interior and exterior window coverings (venetian, roller, pleated, vertical) with motorization and smart-home integration. Comparable to Pellini's Tende e Sistemi and motorized product lines in the European specification market.
• Griesser AG: Swiss specialist in external venetian blinds, roller shutters, and facade-integrated shading solutions with motorization and building automation. Competes with Pellini on European commercial/institutional facade specifications where high-performance solar control and BMS integration are required.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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