La Toulousaine

What La Toulousaine does

La Toulousaine (legal entity FTFM La Toulousaine, SAS) is a French manufacturer of aluminum and metal closure products, founded in 1956 and operating from a single site in Escalquens near Toulouse. The company designs, fabricates, and supplies a broad portfolio including aluminum gates, fencing, garage doors, security roller shutters (MiniMax VRS), pergolas (bioclimatic and canvas), balustrades, pool barriers, metal grilles and security curtains (Murax, Dentel, Delial), and industrial sectional doors. Products are A2P-certified for security applications and integrate motorization systems sourced from SOMFY and SOMMER alongside La Toulousaine's own LT100, LT200, IM5000, and OP'DRIVE 3.0 proprietary motors.

The company runs a dual B2B/B2C go-to-market: a B2C-facing consumer website for project inquiries and a dedicated B2B platform (pro.la-toulousaine.com) with a configurator and spare-parts e-shop for a national network of 7,000+ certified professional installers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; products are sold either supply-only or supply-plus-installation, with manufacturing lead times of roughly four days for roller shutters and sectional doors and four weeks for gates and balustrades. Distribution is single-country (France) and concentrated through the installer channel.

La Toulousaine is a subsidiary of StellaGroup, a diversified industrial group in closure and building solutions. The company has historically pursued growth through acquisitions (Eveno in 2012, Profalux in 2007) and growth capital (Grand Sud Ouest Capital in 2013, Andera Partners in 2016). Its registered share capital is €2,210,511 (RCS Toulouse 302 117 775); no public revenue figures have been disclosed. Marketing emphasizes 70 years of Made-in-France manufacturing, up to 25-year warranties, and reduced 10% TVA on bioclimatic pergolas as solar-protection elements.

Name

La Toulousaine

Legal name

FTFM La Toulousaine

Website

https://la-toulousaine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

La Toulousaine is a French aluminum and metal closure manufacturer (founded 1956) producing gates, garage doors, shutters, pergolas, balustrades, and industrial doors for the French residential and commercial markets, sold primarily through a 7,000+ installer network and direct consumer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Closure and Building Products

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems (IMADAIAK)

Keywords

• Aluminum closure products
• Security roller shutters
• Residential garage doors
• Bioclimatic pergolas
• Metal building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Escalquens

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product sales: La Toulousaine manufactures and sells closure solutions (gates, fences, garage doors, roller shutters, pergolas, metal grilles, industrial doors) to professional installers and end customers. Products are sold with or without installation. The company operates through a B2B model targeting closure professionals and a B2C model for end consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

La Toulousaine (FTFM La Toulousaine SA) designs and manufactures aluminum and metal closure solutions for residential and commercial/industrial buildings. Its portfolio includes aluminium gates, fencing, garage doors, security roller shutters, bioclimatic and canvas pergolas, pool barriers, balustrades, metal grilles and curtains, and industrial sectional doors. Products are sold through a network of 7,000+ certified professional installers across France, with or without installation services.

Product overview

La Toulousaine offers a comprehensive portfolio of aluminium and metal closure products for both residential and commercial/industrial applications. The residential line includes pergolas (bioclimatic and canvas), aluminium gates, fencing, garage doors, security roller shutters, pool barriers, and balustrades. The commercial and industrial range features metal grilles, security roller shutters, and industrial sectional doors. Products are complemented by motorization options, a spare parts e-shop, and a 3D configurator tool. The company emphasizes French manufacturing quality with warranties up to 25 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pergola (Bioclimatique et Toile) Outdoor shading structures available in bioclimatic (adjustable slats for climate control) and canvas (retractable fabric) versions, providing solar protection and outdoor living extension. Designed for residential homeowners.
• Portail Aluminium (Aluminium Gates) Aluminium gates available in swing and sliding configurations, designed for residential entrances with various motorization options. Targeted at residential property owners.
• Clôture Aluminium (Aluminium Fencing) Aluminium fencing systems for residential property boundaries, available in various designs and colors. Targeted at homeowners.
• Porte de Garage (Garage Doors) Residential garage doors including vertical refluence, lateral displacement, and roll-up models with various motorization options. Targeted at residential property owners.
• Volets Roulants de Sécurité MiniMax VRS (Security Roller Shutters) Security roller shutters for residential use, A2P-certified for enhanced protection against intrusion. Targeted at residential property owners.
• Barrières de Piscine (Pool Barriers) Safety barriers for residential swimming pools to prevent unauthorized access and ensure child safety. Targeted at residential pool owners.
• Garde-corps Aluminium (Aluminium Balustrades) Aluminium balustrades and railings for balconies, terraces, and staircases in residential applications. Targeted at residential property owners.
• Grille Extensible Délial (Extensible Security Grille) Extensible metal grilles for security applications, foldable design for commercial and residential use. Targeted at businesses and homeowners needing security closures.
• Grilles et Rideaux Métalliques (Metal Grilles and Shutters — Murax, Dentel, Délial) Metal grilles and security roller shutters for commercial and industrial applications, including Murax 110, Murax 47, Murax Vision, Murax Isolé, Dentel, and Ridobox models. Targeted at commercial and industrial businesses.
• Portes Sectionnelles Industrie (Industrial Sectional Doors) Industrial sectional doors for commercial buildings, available in foam-insulated and glazed panel options. Targeted at commercial and industrial facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• VAT reduced to 10% for pergolas as recognized solar protection element
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• StellaGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStellaGroup is the parent company of La Toulousaine (FTFM La Toulousaine). The company is identified as part of the StellaGroup industrial group, which focuses on closure and building solutions.
• SOMFYmajorTechnology or IntegrationSOMFY provides motorization systems for La Toulousaine products including Dexxo compact RTS, Dexxo optimo RTS, and Dexxo Pro IO motors for garage doors and gates.
• SOMMERmajorTechnology or IntegrationSOMMER provides motorization solutions including Pro+ and TD motors for garage doors and gates.
• PlanB CommunicationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency responsible for website design and development.
• Mille VoltsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency responsible for the SOS (support) website design and development.
• ChrysalideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner for professional installer education programs.
• eco-systemminorOthersEco-organization for recycling electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in compliance with French environmental regulations. La Toulousaine is registered with IDU FR021800_05DLXR.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SOMFY: Global leader in motorized solutions for roller shutters, gates, garage doors, and connected home. Both a key technology supplier to La Toulousaine and a downstream competitor offering finished connected closure solutions — a critical ecosystem participant.

Broad incumbents

• Warema: German sun shading specialist with a broad portfolio of pergolas, awnings, external venetian blinds, and roller shutters. Comparable in pergola/solar protection and broader closure categories, operating at significantly larger scale.
• Renson: Belgian manufacturer specializing in pergolas (Camargue, Algarve), sun protection, ventilation, and outdoor living products. Highly comparable in the bioclimatic pergola segment, though broader in ventilation and façade solutions.

Direct peers

• Lakal: European roller shutter and sun protection manufacturer serving residential and commercial customers through professional installer networks. Comparable product mix (roller shutters, sectional doors, pergolas) and similar distribution model.
• Soprofen: European manufacturer of roller shutters, garage doors, and awnings, part of the Soprema group. Directly competes with La Toulousaine in roller shutters, sectional doors, and motorized closure solutions for residential and commercial.
• France Fermetures: French manufacturer of roller shutters, garage doors, gates, and awnings. Closely comparable product portfolio (aluminum closures, professional installer network) and similar geographic focus on the French market.
• Bubendorff: French specialist manufacturer of roller shutters and solar protection products for residential and commercial buildings. Directly comparable to La Toulousaine in roller shutters, with overlapping installer channel and similar A2P/certification positioning.
• TS Industrie: French manufacturer of industrial sectional doors, high-speed doors, and loading equipment. Direct competitor in the Commerce et Industrie (industrial doors) product line that La Toulousaine serves through its Murax and sectional door ranges.
• Caron Industrie: French manufacturer of industrial doors (sectional, rolling, rapid) for commercial and industrial buildings. Directly comparable industrial/ commercial door range to La Toulousaine's Portes Sectionnelles Industrie and rideaux métalliques lines.

Regional players

• Profalux: French aluminum roller shutter and closure manufacturer (acquired by La Toulousaine in 2007 but operating with continued brand presence in adjacent product lines). Historically a direct peer and now part of the broader group structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A2 records

Investments

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