What Teba does

Teba GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer of custom-made interior and exterior sun-shading systems, headquartered in Duisburg and operating since 1938. From a single production facility of approximately 320 employees, the company manufactures roughly 440,000 made-to-measure assemblies per year across plissees, DUETTE honeycomb pleated blinds, roller blinds, venetian blinds, vertical lamella curtains, panel curtains, exterior Raffstores and roller shutters, and insect screens. The product portfolio is built on a combination of precision engineering and skilled handcraft, with proprietary technical features such as the DUETTE honeycomb thermal-insulation structure, MegaView tilting, Lift 2.0, LiteRise cordless operation, WireFree battery motors, and infrared lamellas. Smart-home integration is delivered through core technology partnerships with Somfy (io-homecontrol, WireFree) and MotionBlinds (Eve MotionBlinds with Apple HomeKit/Thread, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings), enabling app-based control, scheduling, and presence simulation.

Teba's go-to-market is exclusively indirect: products are sold through a nationwide network of more than 5,000 specialist trade dealers (Fachhandel) in Germany, supported by a B2B Business Portal, an in-house delivery fleet, training programs, and the DESIGNSPACE digital visualization tool. There is no direct-to-consumer e-commerce. End customers are split between private homeowners (the primary segment, served via dealer consultation, measurement, and installation) and architects and commercial-project specifiers in the object business (offices, hotels, healthcare, education), where Teba supplies fire-retardant Trevira CS fabrics, B1-certified products, emergency-exit motors, and automated sensor controls. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time capital purchases of made-to-measure units; pricing is opaque and project-specific, with no subscription or recurring component disclosed. The company reports annual revenue of approximately 40 million EUR, holds awards including the Life & Living Award 2024 and German Brand Award, and operates long-term design collaborations with APELT, Pascal Walter, and Sabine Röhse, alongside a 40+ year social partnership with Caritas.

Name

Teba

Legal name

Teba GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://teba.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Teba is a Duisburg-based German manufacturer, founded in 1938, that produces approximately 440,000 custom-made sun-shading and insect-screen assemblies per year for sale exclusively through a nationwide network of specialist trade dealers in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Coverings and Sun Protection Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Curtain and Linen Mills (31412)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Made-to-measure window coverings
• Interior sun shading
• Insect screen systems
• Smart home shading
• Custom blinds manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Duisburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Made-to-measure sun shading and insect screen systems: Teba generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom-made-to-measure window covering systems. Products are sold exclusively through a network of specialist trade dealers in Germany. Each product is configured to individual window dimensions and specifications. The revenue model is entirely one-time capital purchase (no subscription), with pricing determined per order based on size, fabric selection, and technical features. Repeat revenue comes from new customer acquisition and aftermarket (replacement fabrics, spare parts).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Teba is a German manufacturer of custom-made-to-measure interior sun shading, privacy, and insect protection systems, producing approximately 440,000 individual assemblies per year at its Duisburg facility. The product portfolio spans plissé blinds, DUETTE honeycomb blinds, roller blinds, venetian blinds, vertical lamella and panel curtains, exterior Raffstores/roller shutters, and insect screens, with optional smart-home motorization (MotionBlinds, Somfy WireFree). All products are sold exclusively through a nationwide specialist trade dealer (Fachhandel) network in Germany.

Product overview

Teba is a German manufacturer of custom-made privacy and sun protection window treatments based in Duisburg, operating since 1938. The product portfolio includes interior window coverings (Plissee pleated shades, DUETTE Wabenplissee honeycomb shades, Rollos roller shades, Doppelrollo double roller shades, Jalousie venetian blinds, Lamellenvorhang vertical blinds, Flächenvorhang panel blinds) and exterior products (Außenprodukte including Raffstores and roller shutters). The range is complemented by Insektenschutz (insect screen) solutions with 62 models. Smart home integration is available through WireFree (Somfy-powered) and MotionBlinds systems. Designer collaborations include APELT, Sabine Röhse, and Pascal Walter. Products are sold through a nationwide dealer network and manufactured in Duisburg with approximately 320 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DUETTE® Wabenplissee: Honeycomb pleated blinds with energy-saving air chamber technology
• MotionBlinds
• WireFree™
• sun collection

Products and services

• Teba Plissee Custom-made pleated shades available in over 400 fabric patterns including exclusive APELT and Sabine Röhse designs; offers light control, sun protection, and blackout options with three mounting methods (screw, clamp, adhesive) for private residences and commercial properties.
• Teba DUETTE Wabenplissee Honeycomb-structured pleated shades with trapped air chambers that provide thermal insulation in both summer and winter, sound protection, and solar control; available in over 216 fabric options including exclusive Pascal Walter and SIEGER designs for residential and commercial customers.
• Teba Rollo Custom-made roller shades available in 233 fabric patterns as standard roller, cassette roller, or raffrollo (gathered fabric) variants with multiple operating mechanisms and mounting options for residential and commercial customers.
• Teba Doppelrollo Custom-made double roller shades combining two opposing fabric bands of transparent and translucent material for flexible light control and decorative lighting effects in residential and commercial spaces.
• Teba Jalousie Custom-made venetian blinds with adjustable aluminum lamellas in three sizes (16mm, 25mm, 50mm); available with LiteRise, Lift 2.0, WireFree motor, chain, or crank operation; MegaView models provide nearly double the view-through of standard venetians.
• Teba Lamellenvorhang Custom-made vertical lamella curtains in over 200 fabric options including exclusive Sabine Röhse and APELT designs; offers Decoshade hybrid combining curtain aesthetics with blind functionality, plus motorization and Smart-Home-ready options.
• Teba Flächenvorhang Custom-made panel blinds functioning as room dividers and large-window covers; HI-LIGHT system with 8mm track height, Cradle-to-Cradle certified fabric options, digital print, and fine fabric variants for residential and commercial use.
• Teba Insektenschutz Custom-made insect screens with 62 models for windows, doors, skylights, and special shapes; five specialty fabric types including Opti-Tex (near-invisible), Poll-Tex (pollen-filtering), and Pet-Screen (claw-resistant); includes allergen-friendly, pet-friendly, barrier-free, and theft-resistant options.
• Teba Außenprodukte (Exterior Raffstores and Roller Shutters) Custom-made exterior venetian blinds (Raffstores) and roller shutters available in over 650 Wohlfühlfarben; features Somfy Smart Home integration, wind/rain/light sensors, AkkuRoll battery-powered emergency exit motor for second escape routes, and integrated insect screen options.
• Teba WireFree Motorization System Somfy-powered wireless motorization system enabling automated control of Teba window treatments via radio transmitter or smartphone app with scheduling capabilities; child-safe due to absence of cords and chains; compatible with all Somfy systems for indoor and outdoor products.
• Teba sun collection (DIY Program) Self-installation window shading program allowing retail customers to order Teba-made plissé and roller blinds directly for self-measurement and self-installation, complementing the custom made-to-measure dealer channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Honeycomb (DUETTE) structure creates an insulating air chamber that improves thermal insulation in both summer (heat stays out) and winter (warmth retained), reducing energy costs for heating and cooling
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationTeba has a strategic and innovative partnership with Somfy, the global leader in drive and control technology for sun shading and building opening systems. Somfy provides motorization and smart home integration technology (WireFree, io-homecontrol) that Teba integrates into its interior and exterior sun shading products. The partnership enables Teba products to connect with broader smart home ecosystems including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings, and provides Teba customers with reliable automation and sensor-based control.
• MotionBlindscoreTechnology or IntegrationMotionBlinds provides the intelligent motorization technology powering Teba's next-generation 'MotionBlinds powered by MotionBlinds' motorization concept. This includes Bluetooth and WiFi-enabled battery motors with USB-C charging, supporting app-based control, automated scheduling, and integration with Apple HomeKit (via Eve MotionBlinds), Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa. MotionBlinds motors are deeply integrated into Teba's product design, operating without visible cables and featuring local data storage without cloud dependency.
• CaritasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeba has maintained a partnership with Caritas for over 40 years, providing integrated workplaces within Teba's Duisburg production facility for people with disabilities. This social partnership reflects Teba's corporate responsibility commitment and contributes to workforce diversity and social inclusion.
• APELT (Design and Weaving House)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPELT, a family-owned textile company, collaborates with Teba on exclusive fabric designs for pleated blinds and vertical lamella curtains. APELT brings high-quality materials and trend-driven design collections, including the unique offering of matching home textiles (cushion covers, tablecloths, bedding) that complement Teba's window coverings for holistic interior design.
• Pascal Walter (Interior Designer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational textile designer Pascal Walter has created exclusive designs exclusively for Teba's DUETTE honeycomb pleated blind collection. Walter demonstrated fine color sensitivity and trend awareness in creating designs such as the Paradiso collection, offering consumers unique artistic options not available elsewhere.
• Sabine Röhse (Surface and Textile Designer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner Sabine Röhse, known for modern designs and timeless structures, has been creating surface, textile, and product designs for Teba since 2009. Her delicate lines and structured patterns appear on pleated blinds and vertical lamella curtains, with the 'Blümchen' (little flower) design (4088) also being Cradle-to-Cradle certified.
• Sieger DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSieger Design, a renowned German design studio, collaborated with Teba on energy-themed fabric designs for the DUETTE honeycomb pleated blind collection, contributing exclusive and distinctive pattern options.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Warema Renkhoff SE: Germany's largest sun shading manufacturer, headquartered in Marktheidenfeld. Directly competes with Teba across interior (plissees, roller blinds, venetian) and exterior (Raffstores, awnings) shading, serves the same Fachhandel dealer channel, and targets both residential and commercial/architect segments.
• Roma KG: German family-owned manufacturer of internal and external sun shading systems (roller shutters, venetian blinds, awnings, insect screens). Comparable to Teba on made-in-Germany positioning, dealer-channel GTM, and made-to-measure production.
• MHZ Hachtel GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of made-to-measure window decoration (plissees, verticals, roller blinds, venetian blinds, curtains) and external sun protection. Operates through the same specialist trade dealer model and competes head-to-head with Teba across product categories.
• Reflexa Rolladen- und Markisenbau GmbH: German manufacturer of external sun shading (roller shutters, Raffstores, awnings, insect screens) and internal window coverings. Comparable to Teba on dealer-channel distribution and German customization expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas N.V. Global leader in window coverings (incl. Luxalon, Hunter Douglas branded) with European manufacturing and a far broader portfolio than Teba; competes across the same German end-customer segments at higher scale and deeper commercial pull.
• Velux Group: Danish global leader in roof windows and skylights with significant window-treatment/blind business; adjacent comp via dealer-channel distribution, smart-home integration, and architectural/project sales overlap.

Regional players

• Griesser AG: Swiss manufacturer of external sun shading (Raffstores, roller shutters, textile awnings) with strong DACH presence; similar made-to-measure, dealer-channel model and target segments as Teba but focused on the Swiss/Austrian market.
• Silent Gliss International Ltd. Swiss-origin premium supplier of internal window covering systems (curtain tracks, blinds) with strong European commercial/architect presence; comparable to Teba's commercial/architect motion though skewed more high-end and less German-mass-market.

Emerging players

• Lutron Electronics: U.S. specialist in motorized shading and lighting control with growing European commercial/residential footprint; competes with Teba in the premium smart-shading tier but lacks made-to-measure textile manufacturing scale.

Others

• Somfy SA: Global leader in motors and smart-control for window coverings; a current strategic partner of Teba (io-homecontrol, WireFree) but also a potential competitive threat as it expands into finished shading products across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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