What Breezway does

Breezway Australia Pty Ltd is a Brisbane (Coorparoo, Queensland)-headquartered, privately-held manufacturer of high-performance aluminium louvre windows operating under the Altair brand since the late 1930s. The company designs and produces custom-made-to-order window systems for residential homeowners, educational institutions (over 1,284 documented facilities), commercial buildings, aged-care facilities, and multi-storey developments across Australia, with a secondary commercial presence in nine international markets (New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hawaii, and Africa) serviced via country-specific websites and regional agents.

The product platform centers on the patented Altair Louvre Window, whose living-hinge blade mechanics and over-center locking enable opening twice as wide as conventional windows and up to 90% ventilation through the opening. The platform is extended through four modular add-ons: the Powerlouvre automated system with concealed low-voltage motors, Bluetooth control, and BMS/C-Bus integration; the Stronghold fall-prevention system tested to 1600N under AS1170; the IGLU double-glazed system delivering U-values as low as 2.6 W/m2.K with 22mm insulated blades; and a Configurator of frame systems (Easyscreen, Innoscreen, SL2, Dualair, Component) plus blade, handle, and security accessories. Products carry Australian certifications including AS2047, WERS, BAL-29/40, and fall-prevention codes validated by NATA laboratory testing.

Revenue is generated through wholesale supply of made-to-order windows to a curated Australian network of qualified window fabricators, display centres, and display-home builders, supported by a dedicated in-house design-assist technical team — no direct-to-consumer sales channel exists. Pricing is custom quote-based reflecting extensive configuration choices, and products carry a 10-year warranty against defects. No revenue, headcount trend, or funding data are publicly disclosed.

Name

Breezway

Legal name

Breezway Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://breezway.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Brisbane-headquartered manufacturer of Altair-branded aluminium louvre windows, custom-made to order and distributed via an Australian fabricator network plus international country websites. Serves residential, education, commercial, aged-care, and multi-storey customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Louvre Windows and Natural Ventilation Products

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Windows (IMADAIAC), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Aluminium louvre windows
• Natural ventilation systems
• Architectural window products
• Automated window systems
• Fenestration manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Coorparoo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

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. Custom Window Manufacturing: Breezway manufactures custom-made-to-order aluminium louvre windows and distributes through a network of window fabricators. Products include Altair Louvre Windows, Powerlouvre automated systems, Stronghold fall prevention systems, and IGLU double glazed systems. Revenue is generated through wholesale supply to fabricators who then sell and install to end customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Breezway manufactures custom-made-to-order aluminium louvre windows under the Altair brand, plus complementary products including the automated Powerlouvre system, Stronghold fall prevention system, and IGLU double glazed system. Products are designed for high-performance natural ventilation with up to 90% open area, energy efficiency, and compliance with Australian building standards. The company distributes through a network of qualified window fabricators, display centres, and showrooms across Australia and selected international markets.

Product overview

Breezway is a manufacturer of Altair Aluminium Louvre Windows, offering a comprehensive product portfolio built around a core louvre window system with multiple complementary add-on modules and frame systems. The main product is the Altair Louvre Window, which can be enhanced with the automated Powerlouvre System, the Stronghold Fall Prevention System for multi-storey safety compliance, and the IGLU Double Glazed System for superior thermal insulation. Multiple framing systems (Easyscreen, Innoscreen, SL2, Dualair, and Component) provide flexibility for different building types and screening requirements. Blade options include various glass types (clear, tinted, low-E) and aluminium finishes, with control options ranging from manual handles to smartphone/BMS automation. Products are custom manufactured to order in Australia with a 10-year warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Altair Louvre Window The primary high-performance aluminium louvre window featuring patented design, non-corrosive materials, WERS energy ratings, bushfire compliance up to BAL-40, and fall prevention compliance. Opens twice as wide as regular windows for maximum natural ventilation up to 90% of the window opening. Custom-manufactured to order for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
• Altair Powerlouvre System Automated window option featuring low voltage motors concealed within the frame, controlled via wall switch, Apptivate Advance Control Unit, smartphone app, or Building Management System integration. Opens automatically to 87.5 degrees allowing 90% natural ventilation. Designed for commercial buildings, high-end residential, and accessibility applications.
• Stronghold Fall Prevention System Mechanical blade retention system that locks louvre blades into clips to increase force resistance. Tested to withstand loads up to 163kg without breakage. Meets Australian Building Code fall prevention requirements for multi-storey buildings while maintaining views and ventilation. Designed for buildings above ground floor where fall prevention compliance is required.
• IGLU Double Glazed Louvre System Revolutionary double glazed louvre system featuring 22mm thick blades (5mm Low E/12mm Argon Gas/5mm Low E) for high thermal performance with U-values as low as 2.6 W/m2.K, acoustic rating of Rw30, and 90% ventilation through window opening. Designed for energy-efficient buildings requiring superior thermal insulation.
• Easyscreen Window System Aluminium framing system suitable for all building types with external screening available. Supplied fully assembled with 131mm frame depth and multiple blade options including IGLU compatibility. The only window system energy rated in WERS with permanent externally fitted metal mesh screens. Designed for residential and commercial projects requiring integrated screening.
• Innoscreen Window System Aluminium framing option with internal screening pocket, ideal for buildings requiring internal screening while maintaining external aesthetics. Features 131mm frame depth. Designed for commercial and residential buildings where internal screening is preferred.
• SL2 Window System Narrow frame system developed for concrete block construction applications when screening is not required. Features 52mm frame depth for minimal visual impact. Designed for projects prioritizing minimal frame visibility.
• Dualair Secondary Glazed System High performance secondary glazed louvre component system designed for commercial buildings featuring two louvre galleries in one commercial frame without integrated screening. 150mm frame depth. Designed for high-performance commercial applications requiring enhanced thermal properties.
• Altair Component System Gallery system allowing installation into most window frames (aluminium, timber, UPVC), enabling identical frames across varying windows and doors throughout a project. Available through select fabricators for experienced DIY enthusiasts or builders for self-installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% ventilation through window opening (vs 12-30% for common powered awning windows)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Aneeta Window Systems: Australian manufacturer of louvre and operable window systems for residential and commercial buildings. Directly comparable to Breezway's Altair Louvre line, competing in the same product category, same Australian channel, and similar education/healthcare/aged-care verticals.
• Louvretec: Australian specialist manufacturer of aluminium louvre window and screen products. Closely comparable niche product focus, similar Australian distribution model, and overlapping customer base in residential and light-commercial projects.

Broad incumbents

• Stegbar: Large Australian windows and doors manufacturer covering sliding, awning, casement and louvre systems. Comparable because it sells competing window categories through similar builder and renovation channels in Australia, but operates at much broader scale across multiple window types.
• Wideline Windows & Doors: Australian manufacturer of aluminium and timber windows and doors for residential and commercial markets. Comparable as a domestic competitor supplying fabricators/builders, though broader product range including sliding, awning, and double-glazed units beyond louvre.
• JELD-WEN Australia: Subsidiary of global JELD-WEN, manufacturing a wide range of windows and doors (including louvre options) in Australia/New Zealand. Comparable via shared fenestration category and builder/developer channel, but vastly larger portfolio and scale.
• Andersen Windows & Doors: Major US fenestration manufacturer with a broad window and door portfolio. Relevant as a global windows benchmark for architectural specification, though not a direct louvre competitor and serving a different primary geography.
• Pella Corporation: Major US window and door manufacturer with extensive product breadth and dealer network. Comparable for product/category benchmarking and design-assist channel model, though predominantly US-focused and not a louvre specialist.
• VELUX Group: Global leader in roof windows and skylights, with growing flat-roof and smart-ventilation product lines. Comparable as a premium branded window supplier targeting architects/specifiers, though operating in skylights rather than louvre openings.
• YKK AP: Asia-Pacific architectural products business of YKK, producing aluminium windows, doors, and curtain-wall systems. Comparable through aluminium fenestration and APAC construction exposure, though operates at much larger scale and broader product set.

Others

• Breezway Concept Louvre (Asia distributors): Listed to flag ecosystem participants rather than direct competitors: aluminium extrusion and louvre-blade fabricators in Southeast Asia (e.g., suppliers to Breezway's regional sites) form the upstream ecosystem relevant to manufacturing cost and supply continuity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BreezwayLouvreWindow
• Facebookfacebook.com/BreezwayLouvreWindows
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/breezway-australia-pty-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/breezwaylouvrewindows
• Pinterestpinterest.com/breezwaylouvres
• Xx.com/breezway

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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