What Mantion does

Mantion is a French design and manufacturing company specializing in mechanical sliding systems for the building and construction industry, with operations approaching a century (founded circa 1920). The company is headquartered in Besançon, France, registered as MANTION SAS with €7,200,000 in share capital, and operates as part of the Mantion Group alongside subsidiaries including Mantion Manutention (materials handling) and MANTION Baubeschläge GmbH (German sales subsidiary in Heiligenhaus). Mantion's product portfolio spans interior sliding and folding door systems (SAF series including SAF-200, SAF-WOOD, SAF-BLACK, SAF-FOLD, plus TANGO and MINISPORT for wardrobes and partitions), exterior systems (SPORTUB, HERCULE for heavy doors up to 2000 kg, WIN-SLIDE 2 for shutters), motorization products (SYCOMM radio/wired and solar, WIBAT, MOVENTIV, WIDOOR), space dividers (OPENTEC), and the SLIDSOFT proprietary online calculation and configuration software.

The business model is B2B wholesale, with sales generated through an approved distributor and hardware dealer network that must meet specific qualification criteria including Mantion-trained staff, technical advisory capability, after-sales service, and minimum stock levels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts and minimum package unit requirements. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct relationships with wholesalers, presales support through SLIDSOFT configuration tools, ongoing installer training, and active participation in major international trade shows (BAU, BATIMAT, BIG5, PROWOOD, Architect@Work, Paint Expo). The company maintains multilingual websites for France, Germany, Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands, and has expanded into the Middle East via Saudi Arabia.

Mantion sells complete systems designed and tested to work together (tracks, hangers, brackets, stops, guides), with products certified to NF EN 1527 European standards covering corrosion resistance, durability up to 100,000 cycles, and friction performance, and CE marking compliance for motorized products. Primary customer segments are professional installers and wholesalers/hardware dealers, with project-based enterprise references including Hampton by Hilton Al Marjan Island and Hard Rock Café Madrid. The company is privately held under Mantion Group ownership, led by CEO Florian CUNIN, with 11-50 employees and no external institutional investment disclosed.

Name

Mantion

Legal name

MANTION SAS

Website

https://mantion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mantion is a French designer and manufacturer of mechanical sliding systems for the building and construction industry, serving professional installers and wholesale distributors across Europe and the Middle East with hardware, motorization, and configuration software for interior, exterior, and heavy door applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural sliding hardware and door systems

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Sliding door hardware
• Interior door systems
• Shutter motorization
• Heavy door hardware
• Folding door systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Besançon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Hardware Sales - Sliding Systems: Sale of mechanical sliding systems including tracks, hangers, brackets, stops, guides, and accessories for interior doors, wardrobe doors, exterior shutters, gates, and heavy doors. Products are sold as complete sets designed to work together.
2. Motorization Products: Sale of motorized systems including SYCOMM radio/wired motors, SYCOMM SOLAR, WIBAT LINTEAU SOLAR, and related controls for automating doors and shutters.
3. Accessories: Sale of supporting products including guiding profiles, stops, hinges, locks, handles, and other complementary hardware.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mantion designs, manufactures, and sells complete mechanical sliding system hardware for interior and exterior building applications, including tracks, hangers, brackets, stops, guides, motorization components, and accessories. Its portfolio covers interior sliding/folding/wardrobe doors (SAF, TANGO, MINISPORT), exterior shutters and heavy doors (WIN-SLIDE 2, HERCULE, SPORTUB), and motorized automation (SYCOMM, WIBAT, MOVENTIV, WIDOOR), with door weight capacity from a few kilograms up to 2,000 kg. Products are sold as certified, complete sets designed to work together, supported by the SLIDSOFT online configuration tool and an approved wholesale distributor network.

Product overview

Mantion is a European manufacturer of sliding systems and hardware components. The product portfolio is organized into distinct categories: interior sliding solutions (SAF series including SAF-200, SAF-WOOD, SAF-BLACK, plus TANGO and MINISPORT for wardrobes and partition doors), exterior systems (SPORTUB and HERCULE for heavy doors, WIN-SLIDE 2 for shutters), motorization products (SYCOMM, WIBAT, MOVENTIV, WIDOOR for automating doors and shutters), and space dividers (OPENTEC for folding-sliding applications). The company also offers SLIDSOFT online calculation software for product selection. Products range from simple hardware fittings for doors weighing a few kilograms to heavy-duty industrial systems supporting up to 2000 kg. The portfolio follows a platform approach where core hardware systems are offered in multiple variants and can be combined with motorization add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAF®: Sliding system product line including SAF-200 (up to 200kg with soft-closer), SAF-WOOD (wooden pelmet), SAF-BLACK (black painted aluminium pelmet), SAF-FOLD (folding-sliding), SAF-INSIDE, SAF-POCKET, SAF-SLIM, SAF-TELESCOPIC, SAF-TWIN, and SAF-INSIDE POWER
• SYCOMM®
• TANGO
• WIN-SLIDE 2
• OPENTEC®
• ROC-DESIGN®
• HERCULE®
• SPORTUB®
• MINISPORT
• MOVENTIV®
• WIBAT®
• WIDOOR
• SLIDSOFT®

Products and services

• SAF-200 Sliding System Next-generation SAF interior sliding system with a built-in soft-closing damper for heavy interior doors up to 200 kg, combining durable design with simplified installation for professional installers.
• SAF-WOOD Sliding System Interior sliding system with a ready-to-paint MDF wooden pelmet, combining refined design aesthetics with ease of use and simple installation for interior doors.
• SAF-BLACK Sliding System Interior sliding system featuring a black-painted aluminium pelmet, combining modern design with technical performance and simplified installation.
• TANGO Sliding and Folding Range Redesigned range of sliding and folding systems for interior partition doors and wardrobes, offered in two configurations tailored to specific needs.
• SYCOMM SOLAR Motorization Solar-powered motorization system for sliding shutters with integrated battery and radio control, supporting 1-4 door wings with maximum total weight of 80 kg per wing.
• SYCOMM Motorization Motorization system for sliding shutters with radio or wired control, supporting 1-4 panels up to 200 kg total, available with or without holding brake and battery pack.
• WIBAT LINTEAU SOLAR Motorization Kit Solar-powered motorization kit for double swing shutters, integrated into the lintel, with radio control and built-in 2900 mAh weather-resistant battery.
• WIN-SLIDE 2 Sliding Shutter System Sliding system for exterior shutters with high-end finishing and increased inertia for improved wind resistance, offering time and safety benefits during installation and use.
• SAF-FOLD Sliding Folding Door System Sliding folding door solution within the SAF family, designed to create comfortable and pleasant interior living spaces.
• OPENTEC FMF 150 Folding-Sliding Space Divider Folding-sliding space divider system for interior applications, supplied with profiles from Forster Profile Systems Ltd for projects such as Hard Rock Café Madrid.
• HERCULE Heavy Door Sliding System Heavy door sliding system for demanding exterior applications, part of the registered HERCULE trademark portfolio.
• SPORTUB Heavy Sliding and Folding System Heavy duty sliding and folding system supporting doors from 80 to 2,000 kg, used in exterior and industrial applications and sold under the SPORTUB trademark.
• MINISPORT Interior Sliding System Sliding system for wardrobe doors and interior partition doors, offered alongside CADETTE, INTEC, MAGLASS, PICO, PICOSTAR, STARAL, SUPERCADETTE, and TUBEL component variants.
• MOVENTIV Automated Sliding Door System Automated system for sliding doors with motorization capabilities, sold under the MOVENTIV registered trademark (including the MOVENTIV 80 variant).
• WIDOOR Interior Door Motorization Interior door motorization system sold under the WIDOOR sub-brand.
• SLIDSOFT Online Calculation Software Online calculation and configuration software that helps customers verify and confirm the correct Mantion sliding solution for their project, sold under the SLIDSOFT registered trademark.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Forster Profile Systems LtdnotableTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative project for the Hard Rock Café Madrid installation where sliding folding doors were manufactured using Forster Profile Systems Ltd profiles combined with the MANTION Opentec FMF 150 system. This represents a technical integration partnership for a specific architectural project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scrigno: Italian manufacturer of pocket-door sliding frames and systems. Direct competitor in interior sliding solutions with overlapping distribution through European builders' merchants.
• Häfele: Global German hardware specialist offering sliding door systems, furniture fittings, and architectural hardware. Overlaps directly with Mantion's interior sliding, folding, and wardrobe systems portfolio across European distribution.
• GEZE: German manufacturer of door, window, and safety technology, including automated sliding door systems. Comparable product category (sliding systems + motorization) and overlapping European customer base in commercial and architectural projects.
• Eclisse: Italian specialist in pocket-door sliding systems for interior applications. Comparable to Mantion's TANGO, MINISPORT, and SAF-INSIDE/POCKET product lines targeting partition and wardrobe doors.
• Hettich: German family-owned manufacturer of furniture and door hardware, including sliding door systems for wardrobes and interior doors. Direct competitor to Mantion in the European sliding-fittings market, with broader furniture-hardware scale.
• Klein: Italian sliding-door hardware manufacturer with a comparable range of interior and exterior sliding systems for residential and architectural applications. Direct niche competitor in the European market.
• MWE Edelstahlmanufabrik: German stainless-steel hardware manufacturer producing sliding door systems and accessories. Comparable in scale and product focus, particularly in higher-end exterior and architectural applications.

Regional players

• Henderson: UK-based manufacturer of sliding door gear systems for residential and light commercial applications. Comparable in product type (sliding door hardware) but primarily focused on the UK/Ireland market.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global Swedish door hardware and locking conglomerate with overlapping product categories in door systems, automatic entrances, and architectural hardware. A broad incumbent against which Mantion competes in project-driven segments.
• Dormakaba: Swiss-German global leader in access and entrance systems, including automatic sliding doors and architectural hardware. Overlaps with Mantion in sliding and motorization but operates at significantly larger scale across a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Mantioncoulissant
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mantion-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/mantionsas
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/mantion0456

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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