What Bubendorff does

Bubendorff is a French industrial manufacturer of aluminum motorized roller shutters, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Mulhouse. The company is the only European producer that controls the full local manufacturing chain for both roller shutters and motors (electric and solar) across six factories — five in France and one in Germany. Its product portfolio is organized around the iD4 generation and spans MONO (renovation), TRADI (new-build/box integration), MONO ITE (external thermal insulation), BLOC N/R (block-shutter), ROLAX (roof/veranda), ZIP (vertical zipped canvas), and MOSTIX (mosquito net) variants, each available in solar or electric configurations. Motor options include Solar Radio (SO), Hybrid (MH) with battery backup, and Radio Universal (RU) supporting Bubendorff proprietary and Zigbee 3.0 protocols for integration with Apple HomeKit, Legrand Home+Control, Amazon Alexa, IKEA TRÅDFRI, and Hager Coviva. Connected add-ons include iDiamant with Netatmo, CLIMAT+ automatic thermal control (RE2020-compliant), and a programmable clock.

The business operates a B2B2C model through a certified installer network in France, complemented by a prescriber network (architects, study offices, developers) served via the BIM&CO platform. Pricing follows a 'prix unique' model — one fixed installed price per SKU regardless of dimensions — reducing sales friction and enabling a website-based 'Prix Express' configurator. Revenue streams combine hardware sales (rollers + motors), recurring SAV subscription packs (5/7/10-year prepaid coverage with €1/month extension), and a multi-brand Bubendorff-Service repair operation providing 30-year after-sales coverage with in-home technician visits. Distribution is domestic-French with selective European reach through bubendorff.de and a German factory. The company is privately held and family-controlled (President Eric Bubendorff), with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or acquisition activity. Operational priorities include a €15M+ 2021-2025 environmental transition (70% scope 1&2 CO2 reduction, 100% renewable energy via biomass and on-site solar), and regulatory positioning around France's RE2020 building standard via individual FDES environmental declarations.

Name

Bubendorff

Legal name

BUBENDORFF SAS

Website

https://bubendorff.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bubendorff is a French industrial manufacturer of motorized aluminum roller shutters (solar and electric), serving residential homeowners, certified installers, and building prescribers across France and Germany via six factories, with a 30-year after-sales service commitment and smart-home ecosystem integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Coverings (Roller Shutters)

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD)

Keywords

• Motorized roller shutters
• Solar powered shutters
• Electric roller shutters
• Window covering systems
• Smart home automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-louis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roller Shutter Sales: Sale of aluminum roller shutters in solar and electric versions with various configurations (standard, adjustable blades, ZIP screen, etc.). Pricing is unique per product regardless of dimensions and includes professional installation. Bulk degressive pricing available for whole-property renovation.
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: Bubendorff-Service provides at-home repair services for all brands of roller shutters using flat-rate pricing for parts, labor, and travel. SAV coverage for 30 years on Bubendorff products.
3. SAV Packs: Prepaid maintenance packs offering 5, 7, or 10 years of coverage including parts, labor, and travel at no additional cost. Extension to 10 years available for 1 euro TTC per remaining month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bubendorff manufactures aluminum roller shutters in solar and electric motorization variants, sold exclusively through a certified installer network across France. The company is the only European manufacturer controlling full local production of both shutters and motors across 6 factories (5 France, 1 Germany). Offerings include the iD4 product family (MONO, TRADI, MONO ITE, BLOC N/R, ROLAX, ZIP, MOSTIX variants), proprietary radio/solar/hybrid motors, smart-home connected accessories (iDiamant, CLIMAT+, Link), and a 30-year after-sales service (Bubendorff-Service) backed by serial-number traceability.

Product overview

Bubendorff is a French manufacturer of aluminum roller shutters offering a comprehensive product portfolio organized around the iD4 generation. The core product line includes MONO variants for standard renovation, TRADI variants for integration into existing boxes in new construction or renovation, MONO ITE variants for external thermal insulation systems, BLOC N/R block-shutter solutions for all window types, and ROLAX roof shutters for conservatories and skylights. Each product is available in both solar and electric motorizations. The iD4 product line features two slat types: standard adjustable slats (lames ajourables) for ventilation and light filtering, and adjustable slats (lames orientables) allowing precise orientation control for maximum light and ventilation customization. Motorization options include the Radio Universal (RU) with dual Bubendorff/Zigbee 3.0 protocol, Hybrid (MH) with battery backup, and Solar Radio (SO) motor. Connected solutions include iDiamant with Netatmo (developed with Legrand), CLIMAT+ automatic thermal control, and Link key for Hager/Coviva integration. Mosquito nets (MOSTIX) are offered as independent add-on products. Comprehensive after-sales service (Bubendorff-Service) is provided for 30 years on all products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bubendorff-Service: After-sales service division providing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting for Bubendorff roller shutters and all other brands.
• CLIMAT+
• iDiamant with Netatmo
• Link

Products and services

• MONO iD4 Lames ajourables Aluminum renovation roller shutter designed to mount on facade or under lintel, available in solar or electric versions with standard adjustable slats for ventilation and light control. Sold through certified installers with included measurement and professional installation.
• MONO iD4 Lames orientables Aluminum renovation roller shutter with adjustable slat technology allowing precise light and ventilation control, available in solar or electric versions for facade or under-lintel mounting.
• TRADI iD4 Lames ajourables Aluminum roller shutter for new construction or renovation integration into existing box systems, available in solar or electric versions with standard adjustable slats.
• TRADI iD4 Lames orientables Aluminum roller shutter with adjustable slats for new construction or renovation, integrating into existing box systems, available in solar or electric versions with orientation control.
• MONO ITE iD4 Lames ajourables Aluminum renovation roller shutter designed for integration with external thermal insulation (ITE) systems, available in solar or electric versions.
• MONO ITE iD4 Lames orientables Aluminum roller shutter with adjustable slats for external thermal insulation (ITE) systems, solar or electric powered, for renovation applications.
• BLOC N/R iD4 Lames ajourables Aluminum block-shutter solution for all window types, available in solar or electric versions, providing integrated shutter and frame functionality for new construction.
• ROLAX iD4 Tablier aluminium Aluminum slat roof roller shutter specifically designed for conservatories and skylights, providing thermal protection and light control for roof installations.
• ZIP iD4 Toile zippée Vertical external store with zipped canvas technology, available in solar or electric versions, providing sun protection with secure fabric retention via zip system.
• MOSTIX iD4 Moustiquaire sur-mesure Independent rollable mosquito net available in vertical or lateral configurations, custom-made for windows and French doors.
• Bubendorff-Service (SAV 30 ans) After-sales repair and maintenance service covering Bubendorff roller shutters for 30 years (including parts, labor, and travel), and also repairing roller shutters of all other brands via home technician visits.
• Packs SAV 5, 7, 10 ans Prepaid maintenance subscription packages offering 5, 7, or 10 years of after-sales coverage including parts, labor, and technician home-visit travel at no additional cost; extension to 10 years available for 1 euro TTC per remaining month.
• CLIMAT+ Commande Groupée Automatic thermal control system integrating a temperature sensor to close shutters during high temperatures, providing up to 6°C interior cooling, RE2020 compliant without internet connection or additional equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 6°C cooler interior temperature in summer with CLIMAT+ automatic control (tested by CEA summer 2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LegrandcoreTechnology or IntegrationCo-developed iDiamant with Netatmo solution for remote control of Bubendorff radio shutters via Legrand Home+Control app, Siri voice control, and Apple HomeKit integration. Bubendorff radio universal motors are directly compatible with Legrand solutions.
• NetatmocoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint development of iDiamant with Netatmo connected control module enabling smart home integration for Bubendorff shutters.
• BIM&COcoreTechnology or IntegrationBubendorff provides technical documentation, 3D models, installation plans, certificates, and FDES environmental data on BIM&CO platform for architects and study offices to access during project design phases.
• ONF (Office National des Forêts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest biomass partnership for renewable energy transition, maintaining forests in France as part of decarbonization strategy.
• CNPF (Centre National de la Propriété Forestière)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest biomass partnership for renewable energy transition, maintaining forests in France as part of decarbonization strategy.
• RexelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio Universal motors compatible with Rexel home automation systems via Zigbee 3.0 protocol.
• AGARYK FranceminorOthersWebsite hosting provider for bubendorff.com, located at 520 Rue Dieumegard, 90400 Saint-Ouen, France.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nice Group: Italian-listed home automation group producing motors and integrated systems for gates, garage doors and roller shutters. Comparable as a motorization specialist competing in the same automation category as Bubendorff's RU/MH/SO motor range.
• WAREMA: One of Europe's largest manufacturers of sun protection systems, including roller shutters, external venetian blinds and awnings, based in Germany. Directly comparable product portfolio and DACH-centric channel to Bubendorff's German footprint.
• Profalux: French manufacturer of roller shutters and blinds, with a similar aluminum roller shutter offering and installer-based distribution model in France. Closest like-for-like French competitor to Bubendorff by geography and product mix.
• Roma: German specialist manufacturer of roller shutters, roller garage doors and sun protection systems. Closely mirrors Bubendorff's aluminum roller shutter offering with strong presence in renovation and new construction across Central Europe.
• Somfy: World leader in motors and automated solutions for roller shutters, blinds, awnings and curtains, headquartered in France. Somfy is the most direct competitor to Bubendorff's core motorization franchise and competes across both electric and connected segments.
• Griesser: Swiss manufacturer of roller shutters, external venetian blinds and awnings with strong presence in France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Directly comparable European mid-market peer with overlapping product lines and installer-based distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global leader in window coverings (blinds, shades, shutters) with motorized and smart-home-connected product lines. Broader portfolio and global scale than Bubendorff, but competes directly in motorized interior/exterior shading.
• Velux: Global leader in roof windows and skylights, with integrated shutters, blinds and smart controls (incl. VELUX Active). Overlaps with Bubendorff's ROLAX conservatory/skylight range and competes for the same regulatory-compliant daylight/thermal performance narrative.

Emerging players

• Delta Dore: French specialist in smart home and building automation, listed as a Bubendorff integration partner but also competing in connected shutter/roller control via its Tymo and Zigbee-based domotic ecosystem. Adjacent smart-home competitor.

Regional players

• Lakal: German roller shutter and roller garage door manufacturer, primarily serving the DACH market. Comparable product category to Bubendorff but with a regional focus that doesn't directly overlap Bubendorff's French core market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 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

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