Spilka industri

What Spilka industri does

Spilka Industri AS is a Norwegian, family-owned (third-generation Stafset family) precision manufacturer founded in 1933 and headquartered in Ålesund, with a workforce of approximately 75–80 employees. The company produces hardware systems, fittings, and components primarily in steel and aluminum for outward-opening and reversible windows and doors, anchored by the Spilka Classic™ hinge introduced in 1959 — a turn-around window hinge that has sold more than 45 million units and carries a 60-year product guarantee. Manufacturing is supported by in-house tool-making, automated machining, robotic programming, and (since the November 2023 acquisition of Strafo AS) electrolytic zinc plating and chromate conversion coating capabilities. Through its 2021-established subsidiary Spilka Building Solutions AS, the company has expanded into facade systems, marketing the Fixade screw-free reusable mounting system and the Fixade Solar™ photovoltaic-integrated cladding developed with ACEL and (via a January 2025 stake) Solskifer.

The business operates a direct B2B sales model with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts, supplying complete system solutions to Scandinavian and international window and door OEMs, and selling Fixade facade systems to building contractors, developers, architects, and consultants. Distribution is augmented by channel partnerships — Cosentino Group handles Scandinavian cross-distribution of Fixade and Cosentino facade products (announced June 2025), and Roto Frank Window and Door Technology is a strategic partner (June 2024). The 2025 acquisition of RM Beslag AS adds turn/tilt hardware to the portfolio. Surface treatment is sold both internally and to external metalworking customers. Marketing relies on industry trade shows (Bygg Reis Deg), content and EPD publication, sustainability-themed PR (including visits from the Norwegian Prime Minister), and LinkedIn.

Revenue grew from 122 mNOK in 2020 to 136.7 mNOK in 2022, with operating profit swinging from 6.6 mNOK (2021) to a 4.4 mNOK loss in 2022 due to input-cost inflation not fully passed through to customers. Management has stated an ambition to roughly triple revenue toward 300 mNOK within three years, supported by Fixade scale-up, Cosentino-led Scandinavian expansion, and the Strafo and RM Beslag integrations. The Produktivitetsspranget LEAN program reduced changeover time from 83m23s to 13m36s and inventory by 13.5 mNOK.

Name

Spilka industri

Legal name

AS Spilka Industri

Website

https://spilka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Spilka Industri is a Norwegian family-owned precision manufacturer supplying hardware systems for outward-opening windows and doors (including the Spilka Classic™ hinge, 45M+ units since 1959) and the Fixade reusable facade system to Scandinavian and international B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building hardware / Industrial door and window hardware manufacturing

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Building Systems (PEMB) (IMADACAB)

Keywords

• Window hinge systems
• Door hardware manufacturing
• Facade fastening solutions
• Reversible window fittings
• Industrial surface treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ålesund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Systems for Door & Window Manufacturers: Spilka Industri supplies complete system solutions — including hinges, fittings, and hardware components — to manufacturers of reversible/outward-opening windows and doors. Revenue is generated through the sale of manufactured components and systems. A substantial portion of production is exported internationally.
2. Fixade Facade System (via Spilka Building Solutions): The Fixade facade fastening system and Fixade Solar are sold as complete system solutions to building projects, developers, contractors, and architects. Revenue comes from system component sales for facade installation, with distribution through direct sales in Norway and via Cosentino in Scandinavian markets.
3. Surface Treatment Services: Following the acquisition of Strafo (November 2023), Spilka now offers electrolytic zinc plating (galvanizing) and chromate conversion coatings (blue-clear and black) for its own production and for external customers in the metalworking industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spilka Industri is a Norwegian precision manufacturer of metal hardware systems for the building industry. It produces and sells complete system solutions — hinges, fittings, and hardware components — for manufacturers of reversible/outward-opening windows and doors, and supplies the Fixade screw-free facade fastening system and Fixade Solar™ integrated solar facade cladding for the construction industry. It also provides electrolytic zinc plating and chromate surface treatment services to external metalworking customers following its acquisition of Strafo.

Product overview

Spilka Industri is a Norwegian industrial company offering a portfolio of building hardware and facade solutions across multiple divisions. The core offerings include Spilka Classic™ hinges for reversible windows (45+ million sold since 1959), the Fixade facade fastening system designed for reuse and circular economy, and Fixade Solar™ combining facade cladding with integrated solar cells. The company operates through sub-brands: Spilka Door & Window Solutions (system solutions for window/door manufacturers), Spilka Building Solutions (sustainable building systems), and Spilka Composites. Recent acquisitions include RM Beslag (window/door hardware, 2005) and Strafo (surface treatment services since 1929). The Fixade system enables screw-free facade mounting that eliminates rot damage and reduces installation time by half, while Fixade Solar integrates solar cells into facade panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spilka Building Solutions: Division focused on smart and sustainable building systems, including the Fixade facade system and Fixade Solar.
• Spilka Door & Window Solutions
• Fixade
• Fixade Solar
• Spilka Classic

Products and services

• Spilka Classic™ Hinge System The flagship Spilka Classic™ reversible-window hinge system, with more than 45 million units sold since 1959 and a 60-year product guarantee. Sold to manufacturers of outward-opening/reversible windows in Scandinavia and internationally.
• Fixade Facade Fastening System Innovative screw-free facade fastening system that eliminates rot damage, halves installation time, and is designed for full disassembly and reuse (circular economy). Sold to building contractors, developers, architects, and facade consultants in Scandinavia.
• Fixade Solar™ Facade Cladding Groundbreaking facade cladding with fully integrated solar cells combining facade aesthetics with photovoltaic energy generation. Targeted at upcoming building regulations requiring solar on commercial (from 2026) and residential (from 2029) buildings in Norway/EU.
• Spilka Door & Window Solutions (Complete System Solutions for Window and Door Manufacturers) A portfolio of complete system solutions (hinges, fittings, hardware components, accessories) sold to manufacturers of reversible / outward-opening windows and doors. Includes the Spilka Classic™ hinge and complementary components, plus the newly acquired RM Beslag range of turn/tilt hardware.
• RM Beslag Window & Door Hardware Window and door fittings, turn/tilt hardware and accessories developed and sold by RM Beslag AS since 2005; integrated into Spilka's door and window solutions portfolio after the June 2025 acquisition.
• Strafo Surface Treatment Services Electrolytic zinc plating (galvanizing) and chromate conversion coatings (blue-clear and black) provided as contract services to Norwegian metalworking industry customers, after the November 2023 acquisition of Strafo.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fixade cuts facade installation time in half compared to traditional screw-based systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cosentino GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2025Strategic partnership between Spilka Building Solutions AS and Cosentino Group (Spain), announced June 5, 2025. The agreement covers cross-distribution: Spilka becomes distributor of Cosentino facade products in the Norwegian market, while Cosentino distributes the Fixade facade system in all Scandinavian markets. The partnership also includes joint R&D on product innovation and sustainable building products, with a combined offering providing up to 60-year facade warranties.
• RM Beslag ASminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 2 June 2025Spilka Industri acquired RM Beslag AS (established 2005) as of June 2, 2025, expanding its product portfolio to include window and door turn/tilt hardware with accessories. Rune Malmberg, the founder and managing director, sold the company after 43 years in the industry. RM Beslag will be merged into Spilka Industri and operations moved to Spilka's Emblem facility in Ålesund.
• SolskifercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2025Spilka Industri took an ownership stake in Solskifer, with CEO Terje Bøe becoming board chairman and Business Development Manager Haakon Fivelstad joining the board. The companies had collaborated on developing facade claddings with integrated solar cells. Solskifer is a Norwegian-produced solar slate solution developed with IFE and SINTEF, delivering up to 167W/m² with 80% power retention after 25 years.
• Roto Frank Window and Door TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2024Strategic partnership announced June 17, 2024 combining the strengths of Spilka and Roto Frank to deliver greater value to customers in the door and window solutions market.
• Strafo AScoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 November 2023Spilka Industri took over the operations of Strafo AS through a business transfer effective November 1, 2023. Strafo had provided surface treatment services (electrolytic zinc plating / galvanizing, chromate conversion coatings) to Spilka for decades. Spilka now operates the surface treatment facility directly and offers these services to both existing and new external customers.
• Vekst ØrskogminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpilka has a long-term collaboration with Vekst Ørskog, a social enterprise that provides assembly services for Spilka products, employing people who cannot participate in the regular labor market. Vekst Ørskog has equipment from Spilka on-site to perform the assembly work, demonstrating Spilka's commitment to social inclusion.
• SINTEF Manufacturing / SIVA / Lean Forum Norge (Produktivitetsspranget)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpilka participated in Produktivitetsspranget, a development program based on Swedish 'Produktionslyftet', facilitated by SINTEF Manufacturing, SIVA (Norwegian Catapult), and Lean Forum Norge. The program ran from October 2022 to 2024, providing workshops and coaching on lean production, resulting in significant improvements (changeover time reduced by 84%, inventory reduced by 13.5 mNOK).
• Medi3 BedriftshelsetjenesteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpilka collaborates with Medi3 BHT (Occupational Health Service) for systematic work environment management. Together they have established a risk-assessed cooperation plan covering health, safety, and environmental matters.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Swedish global leader in access solutions and architectural hardware. Adjacent peer in building hardware with overlapping customer base (window/door manufacturers, construction), though focused on locks and access rather than hinges/fasteners.
• Schüco: German global leader in aluminum window, door, and facade systems. Broad incumbent comparable to Spilka Building Solutions' Fixade facade offering, with much larger scale and deeper international project pipeline.
• VELUX Group: Danish global leader in roof windows and skylights. Broad incumbent in the window systems space, with adjacent hardware needs and similar Nordic construction customer base, though focused on roof rather than facade applications.
• Hydro Extrusion: Norwegian global aluminum extrusion major with building systems business. Broad incumbent providing aluminum components and facade solutions to similar Scandinavian construction customers as Spilka Building Solutions.

Direct peers

• Roto Frank: Global German leader in window and door hardware technology. Directly comparable to Spilka Door & Window Solutions in producing hinges, fittings, and locking systems for reversible and turn-tilt windows. Now a strategic partner to Spilka (June 2024), reflecting close product overlap.
• Aluprof: Polish aluminum facade, window, and door systems manufacturer with growing Scandinavian presence. Direct peer to Fixade in the facade mounting/system space, particularly in commercial building applications.
• Siegenia-Aubi: German manufacturer of window hardware, door hinges, and ventilation systems. Closely comparable to Spilka's precision hardware offering, particularly in tilt-turn and reversible window mechanisms across European markets.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian developer of aluminium facade and window systems. Direct peer to Spilka Building Solutions in the facade system space, with established architectural specification presence across Europe and growing Scandinavian footprint.
• Gretsch-Unitas (GU): German specialist in window and door hardware systems with broad product portfolio covering hinges, locking systems, and fittings. Direct peer to Spilka's hardware business serving window and door manufacturers.
• MACO: Austrian manufacturer of window and door hardware with strong presence in European markets. Directly comparable to Spilka Classic™ hinge business in producing premium hardware systems for outward-opening and reversible windows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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