What BOUVET does

Bouvet Menuiseries (BOUVET SA) is a French, family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1921, headquartered in La Membrolle-sur-Longuenée (Anjou, Maine-et-Loire) and operating a single-site production complex that turns out 1,200 windows/sliding doors and 500 roller shutters per day. The company employs around 700 people and serves the French residential new-build and renovation markets across four material lines — PVC, aluminium, wood and mixed aluminium/PVC — with proprietary in-house PVC extrusion that most competitors outsource. Its product range covers windows, sliding doors, entrance doors (over 200 models), roller/sliding/swing shutters, integrated units (Bloc Baie Isolys), accessories, and smart-home-enabled motorisation through partnerships with Somfy and Delta Dore.

The business operates a hybrid B2B2C model: end consumers and specifiers are reached through TV advertising (410 appearances on TF1/TNT), SEO/content marketing, and a website configurator and quote-request funnel; conversion is then routed through a network of 4,000 certified professional installers ('Espace Pro'), supplemented by a dedicated prescriber portal ('Espace Prescripteurs') for architects and collective-housing developers. Products are made-to-measure, priced per unit without a public list, and supported by certifications (NF, CE, D.T.A, CEKAL, QUALIMARINE/QUALICOAT/QUALANOD, Origine France Garantie, PEFC) that are mandatory for French regulatory compliance. Bouvet monetises almost exclusively through one-time hardware sales; recurring revenue is limited to accessories, motorisation add-ons, and warranty/service flows.

Strategic positioning is anchored on three durable differentiators: a patented 'Dépose Totale' full-strip renovation method yielding up to 35% more natural light; 100% French manufacturing since 1921; and multi-material breadth delivered through a single industrial footprint. Recent moves — the FullSun PVC window, the Bouvet x Somfy solar roller shutter, and the redesigned entry-door range — point to incremental premiumisation and energy-efficiency focus rather than a pivot, while the absence of funding, M&A, or leadership change signals a self-funded, family-controlled growth posture.

Name

BOUVET

Legal name

BOUVET SA

Website

https://menuiseries-bouvet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bouvet Menuiseries is a French, family-owned manufacturer (founded 1921) producing made-to-measure PVC, aluminium, wood, and mixed windows, doors, and shutters, distributed through a 4,000-installer network to French residential and collective-housing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fenestration Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineered Wood Siding, Trim & Mouldings (IMAMACAI)

Keywords

• PVC windows manufacturing
• Aluminium joinery products
• Roller shutter systems
• Multi-material fenestration
• French door manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

La Membrolle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Windows and Sliding Doors: One-time sale of manufactured windows and sliding doors in PVC, aluminium, wood, and mixed materials. Products are made-to-measure. Revenue is generated per unit ordered through professional installers or direct consumer requests.
2. Entrance Doors: One-time sale of made-to-measure entrance doors in steel, aluminium, wood, and PVC. 120+ models available, 250+ colour options.
3. Roller, Sliding, and Hinged Shutters: One-time sale of shutter systems (roller, sliding, hinged) in aluminium or PVC, including motorized and solar-powered variants.
4. Accessories and Hardware: Sale of complementary accessories including handles, locks, control systems (Somfy, Delta Dore), smart home boxes (Tahoma, Tydom), and hardware.
5. Professional Installation Services: Through a network of 4,000 professional partners who install Bouvet products. Customers are directed to a Bouvet professional partner for installation following quote requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bouvet manufactures and sells made-to-measure windows, sliding doors, entrance doors, and roller/swing/sliding shutters in PVC, aluminium, wood, and mixed (alu/PVC) materials. All products are produced to order at the Anjou (Maine-et-Loire) workshops in France and reach end customers either directly via website quote requests or, more commonly, through a network of 4,000 certified professional installers. The range spans budget PVC entry-level products to premium wood (Orijine) and innovation-led systems (FullSun, Twinea, Dépose Totale renovation).

Product overview

Bouvet Menuiseries is a French manufacturer specializing in multi-material window, door, and shutter solutions. The company produces four core product lines: PVC windows (Thermience, Odace, FullSun ranges), Aluminium windows (Novaltuce), Wood windows (Orijine), and Mixed aluminium/PVC windows (Coloriance). Entry doors are offered in Steel, Aluminium, Wood, and PVC with over 200 models. Shutter offerings include roller shutters (volets roulants), swing shutters (volets battants), and sliding shutters (volets coulissants) in aluminium and PVC. The portfolio includes integrated units like Bloc Baie Isolys and specialized variants such as solar-powered shutters and the FullSun window with hidden frames for maximum natural light. Products are designed for both new construction and renovation applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fenêtres PVC (PVC Windows) Made-to-measure PVC windows and sliding doors with high thermal and acoustic performance. Available in multiple ranges including Thermience, Odace, and the FullSun innovation line with hidden frame profiles. Sold to individual homeowners, professional installers, and prescribers for residential new-build and renovation projects.
• Fenêtres Aluminium Novaltuce Aluminium windows and sliding doors featuring slim profiles for maximum glass surface, available in up to 6-meter width in 4-panel configurations. Sold for residential new-build and renovation projects requiring slim, contemporary aesthetics.
• Fenêtres Bois Orijine (Wood Windows) Made-to-measure wood windows in French oak (duramen only, no sapwood), available in 58mm and 68mm profiles with PEFC-certified sustainable sourcing. Untreated wood (no insecticide, fungicide, or hydrophobing treatments). Marketed for premium residential projects valuing natural materials and traditional aesthetics.
• Fenêtres Mixtes Coloriance (Mixed Aluminium/PVC Windows) Made-to-measure mixed-material windows combining aluminium exterior (aesthetics, broad colour range) with PVC interior (thermal performance). Positioned for residential projects seeking both design flexibility and energy efficiency.
• Coulissant Twinea (PVC/Fibreglass Sliding System) First mixed-material sliding window combining PVC and fibreglass, developed in-house through Bouvet's proprietary extrusion. Provides enhanced rigidity and thermal performance for large glazed openings.
• Portes d'entrée (Entrance Doors) Made-to-measure entrance doors in Steel, Aluminium, Wood, and PVC materials. Over 200 models available across contemporary and classic lines, with 250+ colour options and a wide range of accessories. Marketed for individual homeowners, professional installers, and prescribers for residential new-build and renovation.
• Volets roulants (Roller Shutters) Roller shutters in aluminium or PVC, covering new construction (Isolys, Bloc Baie) and renovation (Tradi/Tunnel, Serenys) configurations. Available with manual or motorised operation (Somfy, Delta Dore), including a solar-powered autonomous variant.
• Volets battants (Swing Shutters) Swing shutters in PVC or aluminium for traditional or contemporary aesthetics. Includes the Cécilia design aluminium variant and customizable PVC ranges with multiple filling options and finish choices.
• Volets coulissants (Sliding Shutters) Sliding aluminium shutters designed for contemporary architecture, featuring concealed rail that matches the shutter colour. Positioned for residential projects with modern aesthetics.
• Dépose Totale (Full-Strip Renovation Method) Exclusive Bouvet-patented full-strip window renovation service in which both the existing frame (dormant) and sash (ouvrant) are completely removed before installing new windows. Delivers up to 30–35% more glazed surface area and natural light versus traditional renovation. Offered via the 4,000-partner installer network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 35% more natural light transmission with FullSun window (hidden frame and opening profiles)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for motorized and smart home shutter solutions. Bouvet integrates Somfy motors (RS 100 IO, RS 1100 IO, RTS) and smart home systems (Tahoma box) into its roller shutter products. Jointly developed the Bouvet x Somfy solar-powered roller shutter — a 100% autonomous solar-motorized solution requiring no electrical wiring.
• Delta DorecoreTechnology or IntegrationMotorization and smart home integration partner for roller shutters and windows. Bouvet offers Delta Dore controls (TYXIA radio controls, Tydom smart home box) as alternatives to Somfy systems. Provides complementary smart home ecosystem for customers preferring Delta Dore.
• ValobatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partner for end-of-life window recycling. Bouvet adheres to Valobat's collection and recycling scheme for construction waste. Registration number FR299444_04WIWM in the ADEME-operated SYDEREP national register of producers.
• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary technical certification body for Bouvet's product ranges. CSTB issues D.T.A (Document Technique d'Application) for all PVC, aluminium, wood, and mixed window ranges, and NF quality certifications for manufacturing processes. CSTB validation is mandatory for regulatory compliance in French construction.
• PEFC (Pan European Forest Certification)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForestry certification partner for Bouvet's wood product range (Orijine). Bouvet sources wood from sustainably managed forests certified under PEFC, ensuring traceability of timber origins. Additionally, Bouvet uses only untreated wood (no insecticide, fungicide, or hydrophobing treatments) for health and environmental reasons.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Profine GmbH: German-owned large-scale PVC profile and window systems manufacturer with K-Line in France. Comparable technology stack (PVC extrusion, multi-chamber profiles) and broader pan-European scale, though operates as a broad incumbent rather than a finished-goods specialist.
• Schüco International: German premium aluminium window, door, and façade systems manufacturer. Comparable to Bouvet's Novaltuce aluminium range and competes for high-end residential and commercial specification projects across Europe.
• Internorm (Internorm International): Austrian premium PVC, timber-aluminium, and aluminium window manufacturer. Comparable in multi-material innovation and premium positioning to Bouvet's Orijine wood and FullSun PVC ranges, with broader European distribution.
• REHAU Windows: Global polymer-based window, door, and façade systems manufacturer with comparable PVC profile technology to Bouvet's in-house extrusion. Operates as a broad incumbent with a wider portfolio beyond finished windows.

Others

• Somfy: Strategic technology partner and motorization supplier for Bouvet's connected and solar roller shutters. Included as an ecosystem participant because Somfy co-development and Tahoma integration are central to Bouvet's smart home product roadmap.

Direct peers

• Bel'm: French manufacturer of made-to-measure entrance doors in aluminium, steel, and PVC. Directly comparable to Bouvet's 200+ model entrance door range and competes for the same prescriber and installer specification channel.
• Atlantem: French multi-material window and door manufacturer serving residential new build and renovation markets with similar Made-in-France positioning and prescriber/specifier channels. Direct competitor to Bouvet across PVC, aluminium, and mixed product lines.
• Sepalumic (Sté Industrielle): French aluminium window and door systems manufacturer offering comparable slim-profile and large-format solutions to Bouvet's Novaltuce range. Competes in the same commercial and high-end residential aluminium segments.
• K-Line (Profine Group): French aluminium window and sliding door specialist serving residential and commercial markets. Directly competes with Bouvet's Novaltuce aluminium range and Coloriance mixed systems through similar prescriber and installer channels.
• Tryba (Groupe Atrya): France's largest window and door network with similar multi-material (PVC, aluminium, wood) offering and a comparable certified installer network model. Tryba is the most direct competitor to Bouvet in the French residential fenestration market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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