Exlabesa
Exlabesa is a Spanish-headquartered, family-owned aluminium systems manufacturer founded in 1966, designing and extruding window, door, curtain wall, and shop front systems across nine production sites in 40 countries, selling primarily to glazing installers and fabricators under B2B trade terms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1966
- HeadquartersDoncaster, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Exlabesa does
Exlabesa is a Spanish-headquartered, family-owned aluminium systems manufacturer founded in 1966 that designs, extrudes, and finishes architectural aluminium window, door, curtain wall, shop front, and balustrade systems. Its portfolio spans more than 50 proprietary systems under named SKUs (KT51, KC75, KC51, KS59 windows; Xlafold, KLS, KD51, Xlaslide doors; KLW and ECW-50 curtain walls; KTS and KSF shop fronts; Xladeco internal partitions; Glass Rail balustrades), all built around polyamide thermal-break profiles, mechanical corner cleats, and fabricator-friendly interchangeable sections. The group operates nine production centers in Spain, Germany, Portugal, Poland, Morocco, the United Kingdom, the United States, and France, with 160,000 tonnes per year of extrusion capacity, in-house powder coating and anodising, and the Clean Planet recycling operation producing low-carbon billet at 79.6% below the world CO2 average for primary aluminium. Commercial activity is dominated by a B2B trade model: UK Architecture sales are run through regional field managers (Midlands, South), supported by a Doncaster showroom, the Exlabesa 360 digital platform, and recurring presence at the FIT Show, with pricing quote-based and credit facilities discretionary. Certification coverage (PAS-24, BS 6375-1, CWCT, Qualicoat) and the Made-in-Britain positioning for the UK business underpin its specification-led go-to-market with glazing installers, fabricators, architects, and homeowners as downstream end users.
Exlabesa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Exlabesa
- Legal name
- EXLABESA BUILDING SYSTEMS, S.A.U.
- Website
- https://exlabesa.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1966
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Exlabesa is a Spanish-headquartered, family-owned aluminium systems manufacturer founded in 1966, designing and extruding window, door, curtain wall, and shop front systems across nine production sites in 40 countries, selling primarily to glazing installers and fabricators under B2B trade terms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Exlabesa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Aluminium Systems
- NAICS
- Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Windows (IMADAIAC), Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)
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Where Exlabesa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Doncaster
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices9 records
Markets served
Exlabesa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Aluminium Window Systems: Sale of aluminium casement windows (KT51, KC75, KC51, KS59) and related window systems to fabricators and installers
- Aluminium Door Systems: Sale of aluminium bifolding doors (Xlafold), sliding doors (Xlaslide, KLS), and residential doors (KD51) to glazing installers and fabricators
- Curtain Wall Systems: Sale of aluminium curtain walling systems (KLW, ECW-50) for commercial building facades
- Shop Front Systems: Sale of aluminium shop front systems (KTS thermal, KSF non-thermal) for commercial buildings
- Aluminium Recycling and Clean Planet: Recycled aluminium billet production through state-of-the-art recycling plants for sustainable profile extrusion
- Powder Coating and Finishing: In-house powder coating service offering over 200 RAL colours, anodising, and finishing for aluminium profiles
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Exlabesa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Exlabesa designs, extrudes, and supplies architectural aluminium profile systems for windows, doors, curtain walls, shop fronts, balustrades, and interior partitions. Founded in Spain in 1966 and headquartered globally, the company operates nine production sites with a combined capacity of 160,000 tonnes per year, supplying certified system solutions to glazing installers, fabricators, and construction projects across 40 countries on three continents.
Product overview
Exlabesa is a global aluminium systems company manufacturing architectural aluminium windows, doors, curtain walls, shop fronts, and balustrade systems for residential and commercial buildings. The product portfolio centers on the KT51, KC75, KC51, and KS59 casement window systems offering various sightline widths and aesthetic options; Xlafold bifolding doors, KLS lift & slide patio doors, KD51 residential thermal doors, and Xlaslide sliding doors for entrances; KTS and KSF shop front systems for commercial applications; KLW and ECW-50 curtain wall systems for facades; Glass Rail balustrades; and Xladeco internal doors and partitions. All products feature polyamide thermal break technology for energy efficiency, PAS24 security accreditation, and are designed for fabricator-friendly installation. Products are extruded and manufactured in the UK (Doncaster) with in-house powder coating and anodising capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Exlabesa Global: The international division of Exlabesa managing global operations and production sites.
- Exlabesa Architecture
- Exlabesa Industry
- Exlabesa Clean Planet
- Colours by Exlabesa
- Exlabesa 360
Products and services
- Aluminium Window Systems (KT51, KC75, KC51, KS59) Range of aluminium window profile systems designed for residential and commercial fenestration. Sold as engineered system kits to glazing installers and fabricators for fabrication into finished windows for new build and refurbishment projects.
- Aluminium Door Systems (Xlafold, KLS, KD51, Xlaslide) Aluminium profile systems for bifold (Xlafold), lift-and-slide (KLS), hinged (KD51), and sliding (Xlaslide) doors. Supplied as engineered kits to fabricators for production of residential and commercial door installations.
- Shop Front Systems (KTS, KSF) Aluminium shop front profile systems used by fabricators for retail and commercial storefront construction. KTS and KSF series are designed for glazed ground-floor facades in commercial developments.
- Curtain Wall Systems (KLW, ECW-50) Aluminium curtain wall profile systems for building envelopes on commercial, residential, and high-rise projects. KLW and ECW-50 series are engineered for unitised or stick-built curtain wall fabrication by specialist installers.
- Glass Balustrade Systems Aluminium channel and base-shoe systems for structural glass balustrades used on balconies, terraces, and internal voids. Supplied to fabricators and installers for residential and commercial projects.
- Xladeco Internal Doors and Partitions Aluminium internal door and partition profile system for commercial interiors, including office partitioning and glazed internal screens. Sold to fit-out contractors and fabricators.
Quantifiable outcome
- 79.6% less carbon emissions compared to world average for primary aluminium extraction (3.67 kg CO2 per kg vs 18 kg world average)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Exlabesa
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Exlabesa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Exlabesa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Flandria AluminiumcoreAcquisition of Flandria Aluminium, a French company specialised in extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and recycling of aluminium profiles. The acquisition strengthens Exlabesa's direct presence in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, offering high-value-added products with the highest level of service in these markets. Flandria maintains autonomy to respond to specific needs of its market.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights9 records
Exlabesa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cortizo: Spanish aluminium systems manufacturer with strong Iberian roots and growing international presence. Competes with Exlabesa across window, door, curtain wall, and architectural profile segments.
- Aluprof: Polish aluminium systems manufacturer (Grupa Kęty) with broad window, door, façade and roller-shutter portfolio. Comparable in scale and product breadth, particularly relevant in Central/Eastern Europe where Exlabesa also operates.
- Wicona (Hydro): European aluminium building systems brand owned by Norsk Hydro, offering window, door, façade and balcony solutions. Direct competitor in commercial architectural aluminium across European markets Exlabesa serves.
- Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered aluminium systems manufacturer offering windows, doors, sliding systems, curtain wall and conservatories. Closely comparable in product mix, customer base (fabricators/installers), and European footprint.
- Aluk (Aluminium UK Group): UK-focused aluminium window, door, and curtain wall systems supplier serving fabricators and installers. Direct overlap with Exlabesa Architecture UK in product range, channel, and target customer base.
- Smart Systems (Systems Aluminium): UK aluminium systems manufacturer producing windows, doors, curtain walling, and shop fronts for the trade fabricator market. Direct competitor to Exlabesa Architecture in UK fenestration.
- Technal: French-origin aluminium architectural systems brand (Norsk Hydro-owned) offering windows, sliding doors, curtain wall, and solar shading. Direct competitor in premium architectural aluminium.
Broad incumbents
- Kawneer (Arconic): US-headquartered architectural aluminium systems company offering windows, doors, and curtain wall for commercial construction. Competitor in North America and adjacent to Exlabesa's US operations.
- Schüco: German global leader in aluminium window, door, and façade systems. Direct competitor across Exlabesa's product portfolio with much larger scale and broader services including solar and building automation.
- Sapa (Hydro Extrusions): Norwegian aluminium extrusion giant (part of Norsk Hydro) supplying profiles for building systems, transport, and industry. Competitor at the extrusion and systems level with vastly greater scale.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Exlabesa social profiles
Digital presenceExlabesa compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
Exlabesa financial estimates
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Exlabesa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Exlabesa subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Exlabesa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Exlabesa M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Exlabesa
What does Exlabesa do?
Exlabesa designs, extrudes, and supplies architectural aluminium profile systems for windows, doors, curtain walls, shop fronts, balustrades, and interior partitions. Founded in Spain in 1966 and headquartered globally, the company operates nine production sites with a combined capacity of 160,000 tonnes per year, supplying certified system solutions to glazing installers, fabricators, and construction projects across 40 countries on three continents.
Is Exlabesa a public or private company?
Exlabesa is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Exlabesa founded?
Exlabesa was founded in 1966. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Exlabesa based?
Exlabesa is headquartered in Doncaster, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Exlabesa make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Aluminium Window Systems are the primary driver. The others are aluminium Door Systems, curtain Wall Systems, shop Front Systems, aluminium Recycling and Clean Planet and powder Coating and Finishing.
Who are Exlabesa's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cortizo, Aluprof, Wicona (Hydro), Reynaers Aluminium, Aluk (Aluminium UK Group), Smart Systems (Systems Aluminium) and Technal. Broad incumbents are Kawneer (Arconic), Schüco and Sapa (Hydro Extrusions).
Does Exlabesa have an API?
No public API is recorded for Exlabesa.
What industry is Exlabesa in?
Exlabesa's product category is Architectural Aluminium Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKACAG, Aluminum Extrusion, with a secondary code of IMADAIAC, Windows. Its NAICS code is 332321 and its SIC code is 3442.