What Mariton does

Mariton is a French family-owned manufacturer founded in 1949 and headquartered in Saint-Chamas (Bouches-du-Rhône), specializing in custom-made window treatments and insect protection systems for residential and commercial buildings. The company operates as a private Société Anonyme (SA) with a share capital of €1,844,030, approximately 100 employees, and is controlled by the Baudelet family. Mariton holds ISO 9001 certification and offers up to a 10-year product warranty, with a product portfolio organized across three core categories: interior blinds (Venetian, roller, vertical band, pleated, boat/sail, Japanese panels, and skylight shades), exterior solar protection (adjustable sun breakers and exterior roller shades), and mosquito nets (rollable, sliding, hinged, fixed, and pleated variants for windows and doors). In 2024, the company acquired Roche Habitat, extending the catalog into bioclimatic pergolas (Pergol'Air SOFT and XL).

The business operates a B2B2C distribution model exclusively through a nationwide network of professional installers and dealers across France; Mariton does not sell directly to end consumers. Customers describe their project online, receive a qualification callback, and a Mariton installer visits the site for measurement and installation — pricing is quote-based with no public list prices. Underlying technology includes an in-house study bureau, multiple filed patents, integration with major component suppliers (Somfy for motors and home automation; Ferrari for Soltis textiles; Dickson Constant for SunWorker fabrics; Mermet for glass fabrics), and the proprietary MARITON DESIGNER mobile augmented reality application — described as the first mobile AR app for visualizing window treatments at 1:1 scale, available on iOS and Android. The company markets through a dedicated consumer site, a Pro installer portal, social media (Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube), trade press (Technic'Baie), the ARTIBAT trade show, and earned media including a feature on M6's Capital television program. Geographic footprint is France-only with no disclosed revenue or ARR figures.

Name

Mariton

Legal name

Mariton SA

Website

https://stores-mariton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mariton is a French family-owned manufacturer founded in 1949, producing custom-made interior and exterior blinds, mosquito nets, and (since 2024) bioclimatic pergolas. It sells exclusively through a nationwide network of professional installers serving residential and commercial customers across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Window Treatments

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pergolas, Gazebos & Shade Structures (HSAPALAD), Pergolas, Pavilions & Hardscape Shade Structures (HSAIACAH), Window Shades Retail (Roller, Roman, Cellular/Honeycomb, Solar) (CRAIAKAB)

Keywords

• Custom window treatments
• Interior blinds manufacturing
• Exterior solar protection
• Mosquito net systems
• Bioclimatic pergolas

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-chamas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Window Treatments: Mariton generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom-made blinds, mosquito nets, and pergolas. Products are sold through a network of professional installers who handle measurement and installation, creating a B2B2C model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mariton manufactures and sells custom-made window coverings, mosquito nets, and (since 2024) bioclimatic pergolas for residential and commercial buildings in France. The product range spans interior blinds (Venetian, roller, vertical band, pleated, boat/sail, Japanese panels, skylight), exterior roller shades and adjustable sun breakers, and window/door mosquito nets — all made-to-measure and distributed exclusively through a nationwide network of certified professional installers.

Product overview

Mariton is a French family-owned manufacturer specializing in custom-made blinds (stores) and mosquito nets (moustiquaires) for residential and commercial applications. Founded in 1949, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main product categories: interior blinds (including Venetian, roller, vertical band, pleated, boat/sail, Japanese panels, and skylight shades), exterior blinds (adjustable sun breakers and exterior roller shades), and mosquito nets (for windows and doors in various configurations). Following the 2024 acquisition of Roche Habitat, the product line was expanded to include bioclimatic pergolas (Pergol'Air SOFT and XL). The company distinguishes itself through made-to-measure manufacturing, a 10-year product warranty, ISO 9001 certification, and proprietary technology including the MARITON DESIGNER augmented reality application for product visualization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stores intérieurs (Interior Blinds) Custom-made interior window treatments including Venetian blinds, roller shades, vertical band blinds, pleated shades, boat/sail shades, Japanese panels, and skylight/roofing shades, available in aluminum, wood, and fabric materials with manual or motorized (Somfy) operation. Produced by Mariton for residential and commercial windows.
• Stores vénitiens (Venetian Blinds) Aluminum or wood Venetian blinds with adjustable slats for light control, available in multiple colors and finishes with optional Somfy motorization. Custom-made by Mariton for windows in residential and commercial settings.
• Stores enrouleurs (Roller Shades) Interior roller shades with or without housings, available in various fabrics including day/night alternating transparent and filtering bands, with manual or motorized (Somfy) operation. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Stores à bandes verticales (Vertical Band Blinds) Vertical blinds for large bay windows with adjustable vertical bands for modulating sunlight, available with various control options including motorization. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Stores plissés (Pleated Shades) Elegant pleated fabric shades with accordion-style folding, available in standard, honeycomb/alveolar, no-drill, direct-pull, and vertical configurations for various window types including special shapes. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Store bateau (Sail/Boat Shades) Fabric shades with waved fabric resembling boat sails, offering decoration and light filtering with various opacity options (sheer, filtering, blackout), available in dimensions up to 4m width or height. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Panneaux Japonais (Japanese Panels) Japanese-style fabric panels for large openings and room separation, functioning as decorative partitions or sliding closet doors, available in 2 to 10 panels with various control options. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Stores pour toiture (Skylight/Roofing Shades) Custom shades for skylights and roof windows including blackout options and pleated variants, with compatibility for roof window brands like Velux. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Stores extérieurs (Exterior Blinds) Exterior solar protection products including adjustable sun breakers, exterior roller shades, and ZIP-screen systems, designed for weather resistance and solar protection on building facades. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Brise-soleil orientable (Adjustable Sun Breakers) Exterior adjustable louver systems for controlling sunlight and providing solar protection on building facades, with adjustable blade angles. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Stores enrouleurs extérieurs (Exterior Roller Shades) Exterior roller shades including RolloZip (ZIP-screen with side guides), RolloLounge (with LED lighting), RolloCompact (simplified installation), RolloSun (adjustable inclination), and RolloExtérieur models. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Moustiquaires (Mosquito Nets) Custom mosquito nets for windows and doors including rollable, sliding, hinged, fixed, and pleated variants, designed to protect against insects while allowing ventilation. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Moustiquaires fenêtres (Window Mosquito Nets) Mosquito nets specifically designed for windows, available in rollable (MoustiRoll, MoustiOne, MoustiClassic, MoustiZy), sliding (MoustiGliss), hinged (MoustiPorte), fixed (MoustiFix, FlexScreen, InsectiFix), and pleated (MiniPliss) configurations. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Moustiquaires portes et baies vitrées (Door and Bay Mosquito Nets) Mosquito nets for doors and large bay windows including rollable (InsectiDoor, MoustiZip, MoustiRoll), sliding (MoustiGliss), pleated (MoustiPliss Latérale), hinged (MoustiPorte), and retractable (Centor S4/S2) variants. Custom-made by Mariton.
• Pergol'Air (Bioclimatic Pergolas)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10-year warranty on products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• Roche (Roche Habitat)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Mariton acquired Roche, a manufacturer of exterior blinds and pergolas, expanding its product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the outdoor solar protection segment.
• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSomfy is a key technology partner providing motors and automation systems for Mariton's motorized blind products. Mariton featured Somfy as an 'engaged partner' in a December 2025 news update.
• FerrarimajorTechnology or IntegrationFerrari provides Soltis 99 textile materials for interior blinds and awnings, recognized as the most suitable product for indoor solar protection with exceptional thermal protection and reduced dimensions.
• Dickson ConstantmajorTechnology or IntegrationDickson provides SunWorker technical fabric used for both interior and exterior applications. Dickson is the international leader in technical textiles for home improvement and protection.
• MermetmajorTechnology or IntegrationMermet supplies Modulight glass fabrics for interior solar protection, offering intelligent textiles with visual comfort, thermal protection, UV resistance, and mechanical strength.
• AnswebminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnsweb is the web agency responsible for website design, development, and hosting services for stores-mariton.com.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Somfy: Global leader in motors and automation for window treatments. Listed by Mariton as a core technology partner supplying motors, IO-home-control, and sensors. Somfy sits in Mariton's value chain rather than competing directly, but its motors power a portion of Mariton's premium offering.
• Centor: Manufacturer of retractable insect and solar screens (S4/S2 systems) referenced as a component supplier in Mariton's door and bay window mosquito net range. Adjacent to Mariton's insect protection business via technology integration rather than direct competition.

Direct peers

• Lakal: European manufacturer of roller shutters, external blinds, and insect protection systems. Directly comparable to Mariton's exterior blinds and mosquito net range, operating across France and neighboring markets via installer networks.
• Renson: Belgian manufacturer specializing in ventilation, sun protection (including brise-soleil), and outdoor living structures such as pergolas. Directly comparable to Mariton's newly acquired pergola offering and exterior solar protection line.
• Warema: German manufacturer of sun protection systems including exterior roller shutters, Venetian blinds, and brise-soleil. Directly overlaps Mariton's exterior solar protection portfolio and operates in adjacent European markets with comparable custom manufacturing and installer-led distribution.
• Griesser: European (Swiss-based) manufacturer of external venetian blinds, roller shutters, and awnings. Comparable to Mariton's exterior blinds and solar protection offering, with a similar focus on architectural solar control for residential and commercial customers.
• Bubendorff: French manufacturer of roller shutters and solar protection products. Directly competes with Mariton in France on residential exterior and interior window treatments, including motorized solutions, with a similar B2B2C installer-driven distribution model.
• Franciaflex: French manufacturer specializing in custom roller shutters, blinds, and solar protection. Closely comparable to Mariton in product range, French market focus, custom manufacturing approach, and reliance on a professional installer network.

Emerging players

• Velux: Danish manufacturer of roof windows and skylights. Mariton produces custom skylight/roofing shades explicitly compatible with Velux products, making Velux a complementary rather than competing player — but it owns the adjacent category in which Mariton's shading solutions are specified.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global leader in window coverings and architectural products. Comparable to Mariton across custom interior blinds (Venetian, roller, roman, cellular) and motorized solutions, but operates at a much larger scale with broader geographic reach and a more diversified product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Maritonsa
• Facebookfacebook.com/storesmariton
• Pinterestpinterest.com/storesmariton

Compliance2 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

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