Gypass

What Gypass does

Gypass is a family-owned French manufacturer of custom-made aluminum exterior joinery, headquartered and produced in Envermeu, Normandy. Founded in 1992 by Alain Lefebvre and now led by his daughter Stéphanie Lefebvre, the company operates from a single vertically integrated site housing 8 CNC machining centers, in-house powder coating (Qualicoat Seaside Class 2), sublimation for wood-effect finishes, and final assembly. Its product portfolio spans garage doors (sectional, lateral, side-hinged), gates and fences (Infini, Urban, Rivage, Perspective, Evolys, Maestria, and the 2025 ACCELY entry-level range), claustras, entrance doors, carports (Canberra), and pergolas (Melbourne, Sydney bioclimatic and Wellington fixed-roof), with motorization and home-automation options compatible with Somfy, Sommer, and Nice.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer plus approved-installer hybrid model. End customers configure projects through the gypass.fr website and the 'Mon Projet' tool, then are routed to a network of trained, certified local installers who handle on-site measurement, installation, and after-sales. Trade-fair presence (Artibat), mass-market TV and radio sponsorships on TF1+ and RTL, and an annual student design competition ('Outdoor') with Architecture a Vivre support both consumer demand generation and installer recruitment. Pricing is quote-based per project with no public price list; products carry up to a 25-year powder-coating warranty (Qualicoat Seaside Class 2, ≥5 km from the sea) and a 10-year sublimation weather warranty, and the company emphasizes its 'Fabrication Qualité Française' domestic-manufacturing badge and CE EN 13241-1 compliance.

The company serves primarily individual French homeowners seeking harmonized exterior solutions, with secondary demand from approved installers, copropriétés/condominiums, and local collectivities. It is a privately held SASU with €2,000,000 of share capital and 51-100 employees, with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no operations outside France. There is no proprietary AI or software product; the technology differentiators are manufacturing process (sublimation, integrated powder coating, CNC precision), certification stack (Qualicoat, CE), and breadth of range rather than software intelligence.

Name

Gypass

Legal name

GYPASS

Website

https://gypass.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gypass designs and manufactures custom aluminum exterior joinery — garage doors, gates, fences, entry doors, carports, and pergolas — at a single integrated facility in Envermeu, Normandy, selling to French homeowners via its website and an approved-installer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Exterior Joinery

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB)

Keywords

• Aluminum exterior joinery
• Custom garage doors
• Garden gates fences
• Bioclimatic pergolas
• Aluminum privacy screens

Headquarters

HQ city

Envermeu

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom aluminum exterior joinery products: GYPASS designs, manufactures, and sells custom aluminum exterior products including garage doors, gates, fences, claustras, entrance doors, carports, and pergolas. Products are sold directly to consumers and through a network of approved installers who handle measurement, installation, and after-sales support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gypass designs, manufactures, and sells custom aluminum exterior joinery products at its Normandy facility, including sectional, lateral, and double-leaf garage doors, swing and sliding gates, fences, privacy screens (claustras), entrance doors, carports, and bioclimatic and fixed-roof pergolas. Each product is made to order to the customer's dimensions, style, color, and finish specifications, with in-house CNC machining, sublimation for wood effects, and Qualicoat Seaside Class 2 powder coating. The company sells directly to homeowners and through an approved installer network that handles measurement, installation, and after-sales support.

Product overview

GYPASS is a Norman family company founded in 1992 that designs and manufactures customizable aluminum exterior fenestration products in Normandy (Envermeu, Seine-Maritime). The product portfolio is the most complete on the French market, encompassing garage doors (sectional ceiling-opening, lateral-sliding, and double-door styles), carports, gates/portails (battant/swing, coulissant/sliding, telescopic, and self-supporting), fences, claustras/privacy screens, entry doors, and bioclimatic/fixed-roof pergolas. The offering operates as a unified platform-plus-modules architecture where aluminum structural products serve as the core offerings, with motorization and home automation systems (compatible with Somfy, Sommer, and Nice) functioning as add-on modules. All products feature Qualicoat Seaside Class 2 powder coating for corrosion resistance, up to 25-year color warranties, and comprehensive customization including dimensions, styles, colors, glass inserts, decorative panels, and accessories. GYPASS provides both standard catalog models and full bespoke/sur-mesure solutions through their integrated design bureau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sectional Ceiling Garage Doors (Portes de garage sectionnelles plafond) Custom aluminum sectional garage doors that open vertically into the ceiling space, providing maximum floor clearance and thermal insulation with a Ud coefficient of 1.49 W/m².K, for homeowners needing overhead-opening garage doors.
• Lateral Garage Doors (Portes de garage latérales) Aluminum lateral-opening garage doors that slide along the wall, designed for spaces with limited ceiling height or unusual configurations, targeting homeowners with non-standard garages.
• Double-leaf Garage Doors (Portes à vantaux) Traditional aluminum double-door garage gates opening outward, suitable for classic architecture and homeowners seeking heritage-style garage access.
• INTÉGRALE Sectional Garage Door with Flush Transom Sectional aluminum garage door with flush transom (imposte affleurante) providing seamless facade integration through trompe-l'œil design, for homeowners seeking discreet and architecturally coherent garage openings.
• Activa A2P Garage Door A2P-certified security aluminum garage door with enhanced anti-intrusion features, for homeowners prioritizing certified break-in resistance.
• Sposa Lateral Garage Door (Néo-Rétro) Lateral aluminum garage door reinterpreted in NÉO-RÉTRO traditional style with modern detailing, available in 38 standard colors and clear or frosted acid glass glazing, for homeowners blending heritage and modern aesthetics.
• Practys Garage Door Standard aluminum garage door model with practical design and reliable operation, targeting homeowners seeking a functional everyday solution.
• Zad Garage Door Aluminum garage door with clean contemporary lines, for homeowners favoring modern minimalist garage aesthetics.
• Oxalys Garage Door Aluminum garage door model with a distinctive aesthetic design, for homeowners seeking a unique signature garage door look.
• Canberra Aluminum Carport Custom aluminum carport protecting vehicles from weather, available with three roof choices, dimensions up to 6m x 5m single module, with 1–3 side closures using full panels, slatted louvres, or claire-voie openings, for homeowners needing vehicle shelter.
• Accely Gates and Fences Affordable aluminum gate and fence range offering four gate models (Plein, Claire-voie, Ajouré 20mm, Ajouré 50mm) and four fence models, positioned as accessible excellence for budget-conscious homeowners.
• Infini Gates and Fences Premium aluminum gate and fence range with multiple filling options (full, semi-open, open) and swing, sliding, and trapezoidal forms for sloped terrain, targeting homeowners seeking maximum design flexibility.
• Urban Gates and Fences Contemporary-style aluminum gates and fences with strong design presence, preserved privacy, and clean modern lines, for modern urban and contemporary homes.
• Rivage Gates and Fences Classic-style aluminum gates and fences inspired by waterfront aesthetics, available in full, semi-open, and open variants, for coastal and traditional-style homes.
• Perspective Gates and Fences Aluminum gates and fences with natural wood-grain aesthetic, featuring decorative sublimation panels in natural or greyed wood tones with a 10-year weather guarantee, for homeowners seeking wood appearance with aluminum durability.
• Evolys Gates and Fences Aluminum gates and fences with convivial wood-effect aesthetic combining natural appearance with aluminum durability, for homeowners wanting warm natural look without wood maintenance.
• Maestria Premium Fences Premium aluminum fence range with refined design available in full, open, and claire-voie variants, for high-end residential properties requiring sophisticated boundary solutions.
• Aluminum Claustra Panels (Claustras Panneaux) Aluminum privacy screen panels for garden zoning and visual protection, for homeowners creating outdoor partitions, separation areas, or decorative boundaries.
• Glass Claustra Panels (Claustras Vitrées) Glass-panel privacy screens allowing light transmission while providing visual separation, for homeowners partitioning outdoor spaces without blocking natural light.
• Tendance Entry Doors (Portes d'entrée Tendance) Contemporary design aluminum entry doors with decorative panels for modern architecture, for homeowners seeking distinctive modern entry aesthetics.
• #Connect Connected Entry Doors (Portes d'entrée #Connect) Aluminum entry doors with integrated motorization and home automation compatibility for smart home access, for homeowners seeking connected, keyless entry solutions.
• Glass Entry Doors (Portes d'entrée Vitrée) Aluminum entry doors with glass panels maximizing natural light entry while maintaining security, for homeowners prioritizing bright, light-filled entryways.
• Traditional Entry Doors (Portes d'entrée Traditionnelle) Classic-style aluminum entry doors with traditional molding designs for heritage architecture, for period properties and traditional-style homes.
• Melbourne Bioclimatic Pergola Aluminum bioclimatic pergola with adjustable slats providing controlled light, ventilation, and weather protection to create adaptable outdoor living space, for homeowners seeking year-round terrace comfort.
• Sydney Bioclimatic Pergola Aluminum bioclimatic pergola model with adjustable slat technology enabling outdoor climate control and light management, for homeowners creating adaptable sheltered outdoor areas.
• Wellington Fixed-Roof Pergola (Pergola à toit fixe Wellington) Aluminum fixed-roof pergola providing permanent shelter and architectural presence for year-round outdoor use, for homeowners wanting consistent overhead coverage.
• Augusta Sun Protection Pergola (AUGUSTA Protection Solaire) Aluminum sun protection pergola/overhead screen system designed to create ideal shade for terrace comfort, for homeowners seeking targeted sun protection for outdoor seating areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Powder coating warranty up to 25 years in environments 5km+ from sea
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Architecture a VivreflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2024Architecture a Vivre magazine partners with GYPASS for the annual Outdoor design competition, providing media exposure and credibility within the architecture and design community. Competition showcases student innovations in exterior openings design.
• Architect@work PariscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2024GYPASS presents Outdoor competition winners at Architect@work Paris trade show, an established venue for architecture and design professionals to discover innovative products and solutions.
• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSomfy provides motorization solutions for GYPASS gates and garage doors, enabling automated opening and closing with remote control and smart home integration capabilities.
• SommercoreTechnology or IntegrationSommer provides motorization solutions for GYPASS gates and garage doors, offering European-manufactured motors compatible with various automation requirements.
• NicecoreTechnology or IntegrationNice provides motorization and home automation solutions for GYPASS products, complementing the Somfy and Sommer motorization offerings with additional options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Profils Systèmes: French manufacturer of custom aluminum joinery (windows, doors, verandas, and exterior products) targeting the residential and commercial markets — directly comparable to GYPASS in product category, French market focus, and sur-mesure custom manufacturing model.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered European manufacturer of aluminum solutions for windows, doors, sliding systems, and façades. Directly comparable to GYPASS in aluminum exterior joinery, though operating at a significantly larger multi-country scale.
• Technal (Hydro): France-based aluminum architectural systems brand owned by Norsk Hydro, offering windows, doors, sliding systems, and façade solutions. Direct peer to GYPASS in the French residential and commercial aluminum exterior category.
• K-Line: French manufacturer specializing in aluminum windows, entrance doors, and verandas for the residential new-build and renovation market. Directly comparable to GYPASS in French-market focus, aluminum exterior product category, and installer-channel distribution.
• Tryba: French home improvement company manufacturing and installing windows, doors, verandas, and pergolas primarily through a franchise/installer network. Directly comparable to GYPASS in residential French exterior joinery, with a similarly installer-led go-to-market model.
• Coulidoor: French manufacturer of interior and exterior doors (sliding, swing, custom). Directly comparable to GYPASS in the French custom door manufacturing space, with overlapping product categories in entrance doors and aluminum/metal exterior solutions.
• Bieber Aluminium: European manufacturer of aluminum joinery (windows, doors, sliding systems) serving residential and commercial markets. Comparable to GYPASS in aluminum product category and customization, with multi-country European distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Schüco: German-headquartered global leader in aluminum and steel building envelope systems (windows, doors, façades, sliding systems). Comparable to GYPASS as an aluminum exterior systems manufacturer, but operating at much broader geographic and product scale.
• Sapa (Hydro Building Systems): European aluminum building systems brand within the Hydro group, offering windows, doors, and façade solutions. Comparable to GYPASS in aluminum exterior category, with substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Biossun: French specialist in bioclimatic pergolas and outdoor living structures, with overlap in GYPASS's newly launched Melbourne/Sydney/Wellington bioclimatic and fixed-roof pergola ranges. Comparable on outdoor living product focus, though narrower than GYPASS's broader aluminum exterior portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Gypass
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gypass

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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