Unilux

What Unilux does

Unilux B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of custom-made insect screens (horren), founded in 1990 and headquartered in Boxtel, Netherlands, where it operates its own production factory. The company's product range centres on window screens (raamhorren) and door screens (hordeuren) covering every common Dutch opening type — plissé (pleated), roller, fixed, spring-pin, sliding, swing, French-door, and skylight configurations — plus specialty meshes such as pollengaas (pollen screen) and petscreen. All products are built from recyclable aluminium frames with UV-resistant plastic components and are backed by a 5-year warranty, with 1-week custom delivery direct from the Boxtel factory. The company also operates two adjacent sub-brands: Fractions (premium aluminium shutters developed with designer Osiris Hertman) and TopSpin (skylight/light-shaft systems).

Unilux sells through a hybrid go-to-market combining a nationwide network of more than 1,600 independent horror specialists across the Netherlands and Belgium (who provide measurement, installation, and after-sales service) with a direct-to-consumer webshop offering a 15% discount for self-measured and self-installed orders. Publicly listed unit prices span roughly €169 for basic window screens to €998+ for premium double plissé door screens, with free shipping above €275 and a 3D online configurator enabling custom colour and dimension specification. Revenue streams comprise one-time product sales, dealer-channel professional measurement and installation services, and replacement parts/repair.

Unilux is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hunter Douglas Group, the global window-decoration manufacturer, and is described as the largest Dutch producer of custom insect screens and the Netherlands market leader in insect protection. The company positions itself around sustainability messaging (recycled aluminium, 'Bescherm de Insecten' campaign) and consumer trust signals (Thuiswinkel Waarborg certification, 8.6/10 Kiyoh rating across 833 reviews), and employs 51-100 people. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

Unilux

Legal name

Unilux B.V.

Website

https://unilux.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Unilux is a Dutch manufacturer of custom-made insect screens and door screens, founded in 1990 and based in Boxtel. It sells through 1,600+ dealers and a direct webshop to homeowners across the Netherlands and Belgium, and is a subsidiary of Hunter Douglas Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window and door insect screens

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Physical/Mechanical Controls (Sealing, Screens, Traps, Barriers) (HSAMALAI)

Keywords

• Custom insect screens
• Window screens manufacturing
• Door insect screens
• Pleated screen doors
• Aluminium screen systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Boxtel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Insect Screen Sales: One-time sale of custom-made aluminium insect screens for windows and doors. Revenue generated from product sales to both end-consumers (online) and through the dealer network. Product range spans multiple screen types and price points (from €169 for basic window screens to €998+ for premium plissé double door screens).
2. Professional Measurement and Installation Services: Dealers and horror specialists provide in-home measurement, professional installation, and after-sales service. These services are offered through the dealer network and represent an additional revenue stream beyond the product itself. Installation adds labour revenue and ensures quality fit.
3. Replacement Parts and Repair Services: Unilux supplies replacement parts (mesh, cords, chains) and the dealer network handles repair services for existing screens. Referenced on repair pages and in dealer service model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Unilux designs and manufactures custom-made insect screens (horren) for windows and doors in its own factory in Boxtel, Netherlands. The product range covers plissé (pleated), roller, fixed, spring-tension, swing, sliding, and skylight configurations, plus specialty meshes for pollen filtration and pet resistance. All products are made from recyclable aluminium with UV-resistant plastic components and backed by a 5-year warranty.

Product overview

Unilux is a Dutch manufacturer of custom-made insect screens (horren) for windows and doors. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: Raamhorren (window screens) and Hordeuren (door screens), with multiple variants including pleated (plissé), roller (rol), fixed (vast), and spring-pin (veerstift) systems. Door screens include swing doors, French doors, and sliding door options. Unilux also offers complementary products: Fractions aluminium shutters for interior decoration and solar shading, and TopSpin skylights. The company operates a 3D configurator for online ordering and sells through a network of horror specialists (dealers). All screens are made from recyclable aluminium with UV-resistant plastic components, backed by a 5-year warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fractions: Aluminium shutters — a premium window decoration and interior shading product line. The Fractions brand was expanded through a 2019 collaboration with designer Osiris Hertman.
• TopSpin

Products and services

• Plisséfit Easy Pleated door screen that folds compactly into an aluminium cassette; suitable for placement on or in the frame. Targeted at residential consumers seeking unobtrusive insect protection for doorways.
• Plisséfit Easy-Dubbel Double pleated door screen with two pleated panels for wider door openings; same cassette-fold mechanism as Plisséfit Easy.
• Schuifhordeur Luxe Sturdy aluminium door screen that slides on rails, supplied with extra-transparent PPP mesh as standard and optionally with pollen mesh or extra-strong petscreen. Dealer-only product.
• Super+ Elegant window screen that rolls slowly, with the mesh sitting in guides when closed; designed for windows subject to high wind load.
• Softfit Window screen with flexible flange that fits any window without screws; designed for draaikiepraam (turn-tilt) windows.
• Raamhor Vast Veerstifthor Window screen with tightly tensioned mesh in an aluminium frame, operated via spring pins; ideal for wooden turn-tilt windows.
• Raamhorren (window screen range) Complete category of custom-made window insect screens across multiple configurations to fit every Dutch window type.
• Hordeuren (door screen range) Complete category of custom-made door insect screens across multiple configurations to fit Dutch door types including single swing, French (openslaande tuindeur), and sliding (schuifpui) doors.
• Fractions Aluminium Shutters Premium aluminium shutters for interior window decoration and solar shading, operated as the Fractions sub-brand and sold through dedicated Fractions dealers.
• TopSpin skylight system Roof window / light shaft (lichtstraat) system for natural daylight solutions, targeted at the architectural and renovation market and sold through dedicated TopSpin dealers.
• Professional measurement, installation, and after-sales service In-home measurement, professional installation, and after-sales service delivered through Unilux's nationwide network of 1,600+ horror specialists. Provided at full retail price, without the 15% online DIY discount.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty on all systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• RTL (Netherlands)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 March 2020Starting 14 March 2020, Unilux partnered with RTL for a major marketing campaign across RTL TV channels and online platforms. The campaign promoted the 'Bescherm de Insecten' (Protect the Insects) message. The partnership also included a life-size insect hotel feature in the TV show Eigen Huis & Tuin with biologist Arjan Postma. Unilux allocated €250,000 budget for this communication campaign.
• Osiris Hertman (Designer)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2019Unilux announced a collaboration with top designer Osiris Hertman to launch the 'Fractions by Osiris Hertman' aluminium shutter line. The collaboration was presented at the exclusive 'Art of Living' event and featured at ETC Design Experience 2018-2019. Osiris Hertman graduated from Design Academy Eindhoven in 1998.
• Hunter Douglas GroupcoreOthersUnilux B.V. is a subsidiary of Hunter Douglas Group, the world's leading manufacturer of window decorations and blinds. As part of the group, Unilux combines the character of a local market leader with access to international knowledge, resources, and colleagues. The group has offices worldwide.
• Thuiswinkel.orgcoreOthersUnilux is a certified member of Thuiswinkel.org, the Dutch association of distance sellers. Certification means Unilux adheres to Thuiswinkel's code of conduct, offers dispute resolution through the Thuiswinkel Geschillencommissie (Disputes Committee), and is backed by Thuiswinkel.org's guarantee for binding decisions up to €10,000.
• AXA (Security Hardware)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnilux recommends combining its insect screens with AXA security window openers for safe ventilation. AXA security hardware is available through Unilux horror specialists. This partnership enables consumers to ventilate safely without compromising on security, addressing both ventilation and burglary prevention needs.
• Fractions (Aluminium Shutters Brand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFractions is a separate aluminium shutter brand operated by Unilux (fractions.nl), targeting the interior design and high-end window decoration market. Fractions shutters are sold through dedicated Fractions dealers. The brand was developed in collaboration with designer Osiris Hertman.
• TopSpin (Skylight Brand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTopSpin is a skylight (lichtstraat) brand operated by Unilux, targeting the architectural and renovation market. Products are sold through dedicated TopSpin dealers with portfolio and contact pages on unilux.nl.
• Arjan Postma (Biologist)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBiologist Arjan Postma collaborated with Unilux on the 2020 'Bescherm de Insecten' campaign, appearing on the Eigen Huis & Tuin TV show to explain the importance of insects and what homeowners can do in their own gardens.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Renson: Belgian manufacturer of insect screens, sun protection, and ventilation products, operating in the same Benelux region as Unilux. Renson is the closest direct peer in custom-made screens and a direct competitor to Unilux's dealer network.
• Pellini Screens & Shutters: Italian manufacturer of insect screens, roller shutters, and ZIP-style screen systems across Europe. Direct peer in the custom-made, made-to-measure insect screen category with overlapping dealer distribution models.
• Roma Rolladen & Sonnenschutz: German manufacturer of roller shutters and insect screen systems sold through specialized dealer networks. Direct peer for made-to-measure screens in European residential markets.

Broad incumbents

• Warema: German sun protection specialist offering roller shutters, external venetian blinds, and integrated insect screens for residential and commercial use. Comparable because it serves the same European market with similar window-covering and insect-protection products at broader scale.
• Hunter Douglas Group: Unilux's corporate parent and the world's largest manufacturer of window coverings (blinds, shades, shutters). Functions as a broad incumbent with category overlap and provides the capital backbone and international scaling potential for Unilux.
• Luxaflex (Hunter Douglas brand): Hunter Douglas sub-brand selling premium window blinds, shades, and shutters through dealers across Europe. Overlaps with Unilux on dealer-distributed window solutions and represents an internal benchmark for channel scale and premium positioning.
• Velux: Danish global leader in roof windows and skylights, also offering insect screens and blackout accessories for skylights. Directly comparable to Unilux's TopSpin skylight sub-brand and dakraam window screen range.
• Heroal: German manufacturer of aluminium roller shutters, insect screens, and awnings for residential and commercial applications. Overlaps on Made-in-Germany aluminium insect screens, custom manufacturing, and dealer-driven distribution.

Regional players

• Sunway Rolladen & Sonnenschutz: Manufacturer of roller shutters, screens, and sun protection products primarily serving the German-speaking markets. Comparable as a regional player in custom insect screens with overlapping dealer-led GTM in adjacent European geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UniluxBV
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniluxBV

Compliance2 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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