Schultz

What Schultz does

Schulz Italia S.r.l. is a privately held Italian manufacturer of PVC and aluminum windows, doors, and shutter systems, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Paliano (Frosinone province, Lazio) with a registered office in Rome. The company operates an integrated production facility in Paliano and sells exclusively in the Italian market through a two-channel model: a company-owned showroom offering personalized consultation, and a network of more than 255 authorized dealers/installers searchable via an extranet portal. Customers span residential homeowners (replacement and renovation), architects and design professionals (new construction and bespoke projects), and commercial buyers, with the residential segment serving as the primary demand driver.

The product portfolio spans approximately 20 sub-brands organized into two material families. PVC systems include Extreme (flagship with smallest central node, up to 20% more glass area), Sintesi (six-chamber, 0.9 W/m²K, passive-house capable, engineered with Gealan), Luce (minimal structural system with STV technology), Smoovio (hybrid sliding), HST Vision (heavy-duty lift-slide with optional Siegenia motorization), Traslante PAF, Evo Slide, Alzante, Art Sliding, 500 Eco, and the V-Perfect technology sub-brand. Aluminum systems include Lumex, Astra, and Siderea (with iron-line aesthetic), each available in standard and Slide variants, featuring 40mm polyamide thermal break bars and EPDM vulcanized gaskets. Security is addressed by the Sekur RC3 line (certified to UNI ENV 1627-1630) and the CasaTua Allianz insurance bundling; entry doors (Portoni d'Ingresso) utilize KFV multi-point locks; shutter systems include Ghost, Cardine, Scorrevole, Start, and Storica; and triple glazing (Triplovetro with Saint Gobain glass) is offered as a free upgrade. Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales via the dealer network and direct showroom, with pricing not publicly disclosed and quotes handled through consultation.

Name

Schultz

Legal name

Schulz Italia S.r.l.

Website

https://schulzitalia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schulz Italia is a privately held Italian manufacturer of PVC and aluminum windows, doors, and shutter systems, founded in 1997 and based in Paliano. It sells exclusively in Italy through a company showroom and a 255+ authorized dealer network, serving residential homeowners, architects, and dealers with proprietary thermal-break and RC3-rated security product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fenestration Products

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Storefronts, Curtain Wall & Window Wall Systems (IMADAIAG), Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

Keywords

• PVC window manufacturing
• Aluminum door systems
• Thermal break glazing
• Anti-intrusion windows
• Fenestration products

Headquarters

HQ city

Paliano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct window and door sales: Schulz Italia manufactures and sells PVC and aluminum windows, doors, and shutters directly to end customers through company-owned showrooms and through a network of authorized resellers. Revenue is generated from the sale of manufactured fenestration products with customization options for residential and commercial projects.
2. Authorized dealer network: The company operates through a network of authorized dealers who purchase Schulz products and provide installation services to end customers, extending the company's distribution reach throughout Italy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schulz Italia designs and manufactures PVC and aluminum windows, doors, and architectural glazing systems at its Paliano facility, complemented by shutter/shading systems and entry-door products. Offerings span roughly 20 product lines across residential and commercial fenestration, with proprietary technologies for thermal break, acoustic insulation, RC3 anti-intrusion, minimal-frame structural glazing, and motorized sliding systems. Products are sold through a company showroom and an authorized dealer/installer network of over 255 locations across Italy.

Product overview

Schulz Italia is a manufacturer of PVC and aluminum windows, doors, and architectural glazing systems based in Italy. The product portfolio is organized into two primary material categories — PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and Aluminum (Alluminio) — each spanning multiple product lines at varying price and performance tiers, plus complementary shutter/shading systems and specialty offerings. The PVC range includes Exentia (v1 and v2, squared modern lines), Extreme (flagship with smallest central node), Sintesi (six-chamber passive-house capable), Luce (minimal structural system with STV technology), Smoovio (hybrid sliding), HST Vision (heavy-duty lift-slide), Traslante PAF (parallel-action sliding), Art Sliding, Evo Slide, and Alzante (lift-slide). A V-Perfect technology sub-brand and 500 Eco eco-focused line further diversify the PVC range. The aluminum range is anchored by Lumex (premium design), Astra (slim profiles), and Siderea (iron-line aesthetic), each available in standard and Slide (sliding) variants. Anti-intrusion needs are served by the Sekur RC3 security line with Allianz insurance. Shutter/shading systems include Ghost (recessed), Cardine, Scorrevole, Start, and Storica. A triple-glazing upgrade (Triplovetro) and entry door systems (Portoni d'Ingresso) round out the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Extreme: Premium PVC window and door system with extreme performances and essential soul
• Lumex
• Sekur
• Sintesi
• Astra
• Siderea
• Exentia
• Luce
• 500 Eco
• Storica
• Start
• Ghost
• Cardine
• V-Perfect
• Smoovio
• Evo Slide
• Art Sliding
• HST Vision
• Alzante
• Astra Slide
• Lumex Slide

Products and services

• Exentia A contemporary minimalist PVC window system with squared 90-degree frame joints, comparable in appearance to aluminum profiles, designed for residential and light commercial applications requiring a modern aesthetic. Available in symmetric and asymmetric central node variants.
• Extreme Flagship PVC window featuring the smallest central node on the market, enabling up to 20% more glass surface area than standard PVC windows, with Class A profiles, triple-glazing capability, and a minimalist modular design. Also available with external aluminum cladding. For residential and commercial projects prioritizing maximum natural light.
• Sintesi Versatile six-chamber PVC window system with 82.5mm profile depth optimized by Gealan, three-gasket sealing, and thermal transmittance down to 0.9 W/m²K suitable for passive houses. Offers 38–46 dB acoustic insulation with special acoustic glass and is also available as a Sintesi Slide lift-sliding system with a low threshold. For high-performance residential and commercial projects.
• Luce Minimal Structural minimal PVC window system using STV dry-glazing adhesion technology with the thinnest visible frame and maximum glass area, central polyurethane foam injection, and Acrylcolor coating in 9 standard colors. Uf = 0.85 W/m²K. For contemporary residential architecture.
• Smoovio Hybrid sliding PVC window combining lift-slide and parallel-sliding technologies with a continuous perimeter gasket for superior weather tightness and an ultra-soft closing mechanism. Balances maximum panoramic glass area with minimal space requirements. For residential and commercial projects requiring large openings.
• HST Vision Heavy-duty lift-slide PVC door system with reinforced sash, low aluminum threshold, and optional Siegenia motorization controllable via smartphone. Designed for large-format doors and panoramic glazing. For premium residential and commercial installations.
• Traslante (Traslante PAF) Parallel-action sliding PVC window system with semi-automatic coupling, micro-ventilation that leaves the window open on four sides while maintaining security mushroom heads, and synchronized dual-track operation for stable, smooth movement. For projects requiring maximum viewing area with minimal footprint.
• Art Sliding Sliding PVC window system within the Schulz sliding portfolio, designed to provide wide glazed openings.
• Evo Slide PVC sliding door/window system with 76mm deep frame, slim visible profile, and wide glazed surfaces designed to maximize light entry and free up living space, suitable even for small spaces.
• Alzante Lift-slide PVC system enabling large panoramic openings with easy operation despite large sash weight, designed for maximum light entry.
• 500 Eco Eco-focused PVC window system from the 500 line, oriented toward environmental sustainability and energy savings.
• Portoni d'Ingresso PVC entry doors with flush-fit structural cladding and structural adhesive bonding, equipped with KFV multi-point locks and Siegenia/KFV access control systems for mechanical and smart access management. Available with a wide range of external cladding models and optional glass inserts.
• Astra Aluminum window system with ultra-slim profiles, 40mm continuous polyamide thermal-break bars, and vulcanized EPDM gaskets. Achieves Class 4 air permeability, Class 5 wind resistance, E1200 water tightness, and >38 dB acoustic insulation. EN AW 6060 aluminum with QUALICOAT/QUALANOD certification. For residential and commercial projects.
• Astra Slide Aluminum sliding window and door system combining elegant design with robust mechanical strength and panoramic views, with an ultra-low sliding threshold meeting accessibility standards and an optional recessed-in-floor variant.
• Lumex Premium aluminum window system positioned as both a technology platform and an emotional design element, combining aluminum structural strength with sophisticated aesthetics and large glazed surfaces. For premium residential and architectural projects.
• Lumex Slide Sliding aluminum variant of the Lumex system, with thermal break optimization and high design quality for panoramic openings.
• Siderea Aluminum window system with 'ferro linea' (iron-line) aesthetic that combines the visual appeal of industrial iron with modern aluminum performance. Features 40mm polyamide thermal break, vulcanized EPDM gaskets, and EN AW 6060 aluminum. For design-forward projects.
• Sekur Anti-intrusion PVC window line certified to RC3 (Resistance Class 3) under UNI ENV 1627-1630, tested to resist 20 minutes of forced entry using a defined tool set. Includes the 'Casa Tua' Allianz home contents insurance program (one year of coverage) for buyers. For security-focused residential and commercial projects.
• Ghost Recessed aluminum shutter system where the shutter disappears almost completely into the surrounding wall structure, providing a barely visible shuttering solution while maintaining thermal, acoustic, and sun control functions. For modern architecture.
• Cardine Aluminum shutter and shading system within the Schulz oscuranti range.
• Scorrevole Sliding aluminum shutter and shading system within the Schulz oscuranti range.
• Start Aluminum shutter system with fixed and adjustable lamellae, multiple frame options, and durable hollow-section components. Designed for light control, privacy, and air ventilation.
• Storica Classic-design aluminum shutter system combining traditional aesthetics with modern materials and Seaside corrosion-resistant treatment suitable for marine and coastal environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal transmittance as low as 0.9 W/(m²·K) with Sintesi PVC system — suitable for passive houses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AllianzcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSchulz Italia collaborated with Allianz to create the 'Casa Tua' insurance project, offering a one-year insurance policy covering home contents to buyers of Sekur security windows. The policy covers furniture, clothing, technological devices, valuables, bicycles, sports equipment in garage/basement, and damage to the security window itself from attempted break-ins.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Finstral: Family-owned Italian/South Tyrolean manufacturer of PVC and aluminum windows and doors with integrated extrusion and a direct-to-dealer plus showroom model; directly comparable on product mix (PVC/aluminum, passive-house performance), Italian distribution, and Made-in-Europe premium positioning.
• Profine (KBE/Kömmerling): German PVC profile systems maker (KBE, Kömmerling, Trocal) supplying window manufacturers across Europe; sister group to Gealan (which Schulz uses), directly comparable in the upstream profile technology supply chain.
• Piva Group: Italian manufacturer of aluminum and PVC windows and doors serving residential and commercial markets with a similar dealer-driven distribution approach; the most direct domestic competitor within Italy's fenestration market.
• Aluprof: Polish aluminum systems manufacturer producing window, door, and façade systems distributed across Europe; overlaps directly with Schulz's aluminum product lines and competes for mid- to premium residential and commercial projects.
• Salamander Industrie-Produkte: German PVC profile systems supplier that sells into window manufacturers including Schulz (via Gealan/Profine network); competes in the same upstream PVC profile category and supplies comparable technology to fenestration fabricators.
• Oknoplast: Polish PVC window manufacturer with pan-European dealer distribution and active presence in Italy; comparable on PVC-only material focus, energy-efficient product positioning, and reliance on an installer-dealer channel.
• Heroal: German aluminum window, door, roller-shutter, and façade systems manufacturer serving European residential and commercial markets with comparable thermal-break technology and premium performance positioning.
• Internorm: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of PVC and aluminum-PVC composite windows and doors sold through a partner-dealer network across Europe; closely comparable on material mix, premium energy-efficiency positioning (passive house), and dealer-led distribution strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum window, door, curtain wall, and sliding systems with strong European distribution; directly comparable to Schulz's aluminum range (Lumex, Astra, Siderea) but at significantly larger scale and with broader architectural product lines.
• Schüco: German global leader in aluminum and PVC-U window, door, and façade systems; overlaps with Schulz's aluminum (Astra, Lumex, Siderea) range and competes for premium architectural projects, but operates across a much broader international footprint and product portfolio than Schulz.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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