Novoferm France

What Novoferm France does

Novoferm France is a French industrial manufacturer specializing in closure systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Machecoul, France. The company operates three domestic production sites — Vaux-Le-Pénil (Seine-et-Marne), Bavilliers (Territoire de Belfort), and Machecoul (Loire-Atlantique) — and runs four sub-brands: Novoferm Habitat (residential garage doors and collective parking), Novoferm Industrie (industrial doors and dock equipment), Novoferm Lutermax (NF/CE-certified fire-rated doors including swinging, sliding, acoustic, tunnel, data center, and blast-resistant models), and Novoferm Tôlerie (industrial sheet metal fabrication, ISO 9001 certified, 150,000 production hours/year on 6,000m²). The product portfolio spans six residential garage door types (sectional ISO20/45/70, tilting Noviso/DL, lateral-sliding Novoside, roller Novorol, swing Duo/Duoport), a motorization range (Novoporte Speed, Novomatic 200/443/423/573, Integraport, solar variant), industrial fast doors (Novospeed series), industrial sectional doors, dock levelers and loading systems, custom-made Oberkail lines (Kosy, Sékur, Ekilibre), and carports.

Core technology is built around insulated steel sandwich panels (20mm to 67mm polyurethane foam with thermal break technology), achieving U-values from 0.34 to 1 W/m²K depending on model; anti-intrusion-certified motorization (RC2); patented anti-finger pinch protection; and smart-home integration with Delta Dore and Somfy IO HomeControl platforms. The Tôlerie division provides fine and medium-gauge sheet metal processing in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized, electrozinc, and pre-lacquered metals.

Novoferm France has been a subsidiary of Sanwa Holdings Corporation since 2003, a Japanese conglomerate that is a global leader in closure systems. The company distributes exclusively through a nationwide network of authorized distributors and installers, with a dedicated professional prescriber channel (Coin du Pro) providing BIM/3D plans and technical documentation to architects and contractors. Pricing is quote-based, project-specific, and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through hardware sales (residential, industrial, fire doors, motorizations) and professional services (industrial sheet metal fabrication). Customers span individual homeowners, multi-family housing developers, industrial/logistics operators, and commercial/institutional buyers (data centers, transit infrastructure, cultural venues); named references include BMW Reims, Cité du Cinéma (Luc Besson), Hôtel des Villes Montpellier, and Gaîté Lyrique. Headcount is approximately 700 employees.

Name

Novoferm France

Legal name

Novoferm France

Website

https://novoferm.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Novoferm France is a French manufacturer (founded 1958, ~700 employees, subsidiary of Sanwa Holdings) producing residential garage doors, industrial doors, NF-certified fire-rated doors, motorization systems, and industrial sheet metal across three production sites, distributed exclusively through a nationwide certified installer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Doors and Closure Systems

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Garage door manufacturing
• Industrial doors
• Fire-rated doors
• Door motorization systems
• Closure systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Machecoul

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Garage Doors: Sale of sectional, tilting, sliding, rolling, and swinging garage doors for individual homeowners through distributor network
2. Industrial Doors and Equipment: High-speed doors, sectional industrial doors, and dock equipment (levelers, dock shelters, bumpers) for commercial and industrial facilities
3. Fire-rated Doors (Lutermax): CE-labeled and NF-certified fire doors including swinging, sliding, acoustic, tunnel, and blast-resistant models for commercial buildings
4. Motorization and Accessories: Integrated and external motorization systems, remote controls, access control keypads, safety sensors, and spare parts
5. Industrial Sheet Metal Fabrication: Custom sheet metal processing services for steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized, electrogalvanized, and pre-lacquered metals in small and large series

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Novoferm France manufactures and distributes garage doors (sectional, tilting, sliding, roller, swing), industrial doors (high-speed, sectional industrial, dock equipment), fire-rated doors (Lutermax range), and integrated motorization systems. Products are produced across three French manufacturing sites and supplied exclusively through a national network of authorized distributors and installers serving both individual homeowners and building/industrial professionals.

Product overview

Novoferm France is a French manufacturer specializing in closure systems for residential and industrial applications. The company operates three production sites in Vaux-Le-Pénil (77), Bavilliers (90), and Machecoul (44), producing under three sub-brands: Novoferm Habitat (residential garage doors and parking), Novoferm Industrie (industrial doors and dock equipment), and Novoferm Lutermax (fire doors). The product portfolio includes six types of residential garage doors (sectional, tilting, sliding, roller, swing, coordinated design), multiple motorization systems (Novoporte Speed, Novomatic, Integraport, solar variants), industrial rapid doors (Novospeed series) and sectional industrial doors, dock levelers and loading systems, complete fire door ranges (swing, sliding, acoustic, tunnel, anti-blast) with NF and CE certifications, sheet metal fabrication services, and carports. Founded in 1958 and part of Sanwa Holdings Corporation since 2003, the company serves building professionals through distributor and installer networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Novoferm Habitat: Brand for garage doors and collective parking doors for residential use
• Novoferm Industrie
• Novoferm Lutermax
• Novoferm Tôlerie
• Novoporte
• Novomatic
• Novorol
• NovoSide
• Oberkail

Products and services

• ISO45 Sectional Garage Door Sectional garage door with 45mm insulated sandwich panels featuring thermal bridge break technology, achieving U=0.44 W/m²K thermal coefficient. Available with wicket door option, wood cladding, and slope adaptation. Targets individual homeowners and building professionals.
• ISO70 Sectional Garage Door Premium sectional garage door with 67mm thick insulated panels achieving K=0.34 W/m²K coefficient. Features RC2 anti-burglary certification as standard, double-ball bearing rollers, and optional thermal sealing system improving insulation by 15%. Targets individual homeowners and high-end residential projects.
• ISO20 Sectional Garage Door Budget-friendly sectional garage door with 20mm insulated panels, U=1 W/m²K thermal coefficient. Features multi-spring pack system, anti-finger pinch profiles, and is suitable for new construction with 6 designs and 12 color options. Targets cost-sensitive residential new-build applications.
• Noviso Tilting Garage Door Insulated tilting garage door combining insulation, economy, motorization capability, and integrated wicket door in one product. Features 3-point locking system, Class 2 resistance, and 20mm panel thickness with U=1 W/m²K. Targets individual homeowners seeking a multi-feature tilting door.
• NovoSide Lateral Sliding Garage Door Lateral sliding garage door with independent pedestrian wicket gate. Features 45mm polyurethane insulation, multi-point hook locking, aluminium frame and rails, and is compatible with Novomatic motorization and smart home systems. Targets homeowners with constrained ceiling space.
• Novorol Roller Garage Door Motorized roller garage door with vertical lifting and 100% aluminium insulated curtain. Features anti-lifting alarm, optical safety edge, mechanical parachute for overspeed protection, and optional Somfy Rollixo IO HomeControl motorization. Complies with EN13241-1 safety standard. Targets space-constrained residential applications.
• Duo Swing Garage Door Swing garage door with two door leaves and integrated wicket door opening outward. Offers practical daily access while maintaining security and thermal insulation. Targets residential developments and subdivisions.
• Novoporte Speed Motorization Integrated motorization system for sectional doors featuring 2x faster opening speed (29 cm/second), 0.5W standby consumption, integrated LED lighting, and Delta Dore smart home compatibility. Belt transmission system for smooth operation. Sold as add-on for sectional door installations.
• Novomatic Motorization Range Ceiling-mounted motorization family for all door types (200, 443, 573 Speed models) featuring belt or chain transmission, automatic closing with safety cells, partial opening for ventilation, and LED lighting. RC2 certificate available with ISO45 pairing. Sold as add-on across residential door lines.
• Novomatic 423 Accu Solar Motorization Solar-compatible motorization for garages without electrical connection, featuring 400N traction force, 13 cm/s opening speed, 12V-15Ah backup battery, optional solar panel module (10Wp), and integrated LED lighting. Targets off-grid residential garage installations.
• Novoferm Lutermax Fire Door Range Complete fire protection door range under Lutermax sub-brand including CE-labeled doors (Premio 1 and 2 vantaux), swing fire doors (F-Max series with NF certification covering 30/60/120 minute ratings), acoustic isophonic doors, sliding fire doors, data center range, tunnel doors, and anti-blast doors. Targets commercial buildings, data centers, tunnels, and public infrastructure.
• Novoferm Industrie Industrial Doors Industrial door range including fast doors (Novospeed Strong, Novospeed Prime, Novozip, Novofold), industrial sectional doors (Novodoor Thermo, Novolux, Novolux Vision XL, Novospeed Thermo), dock equipment (levelers, loading dock shelters, bumpers), and design-focused industrial doors. Targets warehouses, logistics centers, manufacturing plants, and commercial facilities.
• Novoferm Tôlerie Industrial Sheet Metal Fabrication Fine and medium sheet metal industrial workshop producing 150,000 production hours annually on 6,000 m² surface. Works all sheet metals including steel, stainless steel, aluminium, galvanized steel, electrogalvanized, and pre-lacquered materials. ISO 9001 version 2000 certified. Targets B2B clients needing custom metal fabrication services.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO45 panel achieves 17% better insulation than standard panels
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bel'M (Partner for Coordinated Doors)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bel'M, a manufacturer of entrance doors, to offer coordinated door solutions. Homeowners can match their Novoferm garage door with Bel'M entrance doors for aesthetic coordination across all building entries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hörmann: Hörmann is the largest European manufacturer of garage, industrial, and commercial doors, headquartered in Germany with a major French presence. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Novoferm across sectional, roller, and fire-rated door lines, with overlapping certifications and distribution models.
• Wisniowski: Polish manufacturer of residential garage doors, industrial doors, and gates with growing Western European distribution. Comparable to Novoferm in product breadth (sectional, roller, sliding) and similar competitive positioning in the mid-to-premium segment.
• Ryterna: Lithuanian-headquartered garage door manufacturer serving Northern, Western, and Eastern Europe. Comparable to Novoferm's residential sectional and roller door lines, with similar configurator-driven and distributor-led go-to-market.
• Teckentrup: German manufacturer specializing in industrial and fire-rated doors (steel sectional, fire doors) with strong DACH presence. Directly comparable to Novoferm's Lutermax and Novoferm Industrie ranges in the commercial/industrial fire safety segment.

Broad incumbents

• Assa Abloy: Swedish global leader in access solutions, with significant presence in industrial doors, fire doors, and entrance automation. Broader portfolio than Novoferm but overlaps in fire-rated doors, high-performance industrial doors, and motorization.
• Rite-Hite: US manufacturer specializing in industrial doors, dock levelers, and loading dock safety equipment. Directly comparable to Novoferm's Novospeed industrial doors and full dock equipment range.
• Overhead Door Corporation: US-based legacy manufacturer of commercial and industrial doors and operators. Comparable to Novoferm Industrie for sectional industrial doors and dock equipment, with broader commercial footprint in North America.
• Sanwa Holdings Corporation: Japanese conglomerate and global leader in closure systems; parent company of Novoferm France since 2003. Provides R&D, sourcing, and international scale that Novoferm France can leverage.
• Somfy: French motorization and smart home specialist whose Rollixo platform integrates with Novoferm rolling doors. Both technology partner and adjacent competitor in the motorization layer of residential garage doors across France.

Regional players

• Bel'M: French manufacturer of entrance doors and partner to Novoferm for coordinated door aesthetics. Operates in the residential closure space alongside Novoferm garage doors in the French market, complementing rather than directly competing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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