Duco

What Duco does

Duco is a Belgian ventilation and sun-control specialist founded in 1991 and headquartered in Veurne, operating through two divisions: DUCO Ventilation (residential window ventilation, mechanical ventilation units such as the DucoBox range, and demand-controlled natural ventilation systems) and DUCO Projects (intensive ventilation, continuous louvre walls, louvre doors, and architectural solar shading including DucoSun and DucoSlide). Its product portfolio integrates natural ventilation, mechanical extraction, acoustic attenuation (up to 17 dB), intrusion resistance (RC2-certified DucoDoor), and solar shading (up to 63% cooling-load reduction) with smart-building connectivity via a REST API / ModBus TCP Connectivity Board.

The company sells primarily B2B through a network of wholesalers and distributors complemented by dedicated field-sales and project-support teams serving architects, HVAC installers, window manufacturers, building developers, and project specifiers. Distribution is supported by country-specific websites across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, the UK, Ireland, and Germany, plus dealer portals, BIM libraries, DUCO Academy training, and an installer mobile app. Showcase customers span education (Schulbauoffensive Berlin, Atheneum Pegasus), data centres (Colt FRA 3 Frankfurt, Jupiter MDC Jülich), retail (LIDL Luton, Migros Chur), and high-rise residential (London developments including Bailey Point, Watling Place, and Faraday House).

Duco is a privately held company with no disclosed parent, funding rounds, or public revenue. Recent strategic activity in 2026 includes the launch of the DucoVent Family product line, the DucoSun Cubic InsertFit architectural shading system, re-certification under the VCDO sustainability charter, VKG and VMRG quality certifications, and the Duco Connectivity Board with REST API / ModBus TCP integration for building management systems. The business model is hardware-led with a recurring services layer (consulting, installation support, training), and pricing is quote-based rather than list-priced.

Name

Duco

Legal name

DUCO Ventilation

Website

https://duco.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Duco is a Belgian manufacturer of natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation, and architectural sun-control systems, serving residential, education, data-centre, and high-rise commercial projects across 8+ European countries through B2B wholesale, distribution, and direct project sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building ventilation and sun protection systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC), Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Natural ventilation systems
• Mechanical ventilation units
• Architectural solar shading
• Acoustic louvre walls
• Window ventilation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Veurne

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Products: Sales of window ventilation systems, mechanical ventilation units (DucoBox series), wall/window louvres, continuous louvre walls, roof turrets, and louvre doors for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
2. Sun Control Products: Sales of architectural sun control systems including DucoSun louvre systems, DucoSlide sliding and folding panels, and related solar shading solutions.
3. Professional Services: Consulting services for ventilation system design, technical support, installation assistance including Start-Up Service, and training programs through the DUCO Academy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Duco designs, manufactures and sells natural and mechanical ventilation systems (window vents, DucoBox extract units, continuous louvre walls, louvre doors) and architectural sun control products (DucoSun louvres and DucoSlide sliding/folding panels). Offerings are organised into two divisions: VeroDuco for residential ventilation and Duco Projects for commercial intensive ventilation and architectural shading. Products are sold B2B to architects, HVAC installers, window manufacturers and building developers across Europe for residential, educational, data centre, healthcare and high-rise applications.

Product overview

Duco is a ventilation and sun control specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The offering consists of two main divisions: VeroDuco (basic ventilation products including window ventilation and mechanical ventilation systems) and Duco Projects (intensive ventilation, architectural solar shading, and sliding/folding panels). The core product line includes DucoBox mechanical ventilation units (DucoBox Energy Sky, DucoBox Focus, DucoBox Silent Connect) for demand-controlled natural ventilation; continuous louvre wall systems (DucoWall Solid, Classic, Acoustic, and Screening variants) for intensive ventilation and acoustic control; window ventilation products (DucoMax, SkyMax, SkyVent) for acoustic and high-rise applications; architectural solar shading systems (DucoSun Ellips, DucoSun Cubic, DucoSun Wing) and sliding/folding panels (DucoSlide); plus Duco Connectivity for smart home and building management system integration via REST API and ModBus TCP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DucoBox: Mechanical ventilation units and boxes for residential demand-controlled natural ventilation systems
• DucoWall
• DucoSun
• DucoSlide
• DucoGrille
• DucoDoor

Products and services

• DucoBox Energy Sky Compact mechanical ventilation unit delivering 275 m³/h airflow in a 30 cm height housing with smart demand control for maximum energy efficiency, aimed at residential applications.
• DucoBox Focus Compact and quiet ventilation box with internal control valves for zonal extraction of polluted or humid air, capable of ventilating up to 11 rooms from a single unit.
• DucoBox Silent Connect Decentralised ventilation system with two central extract units concealed in a classroom tiled ceiling, designed for schools and buildings requiring ample ventilation in a compact form factor.
• DucoBox Silent Central extract units for decentralised ventilation systems, concealed in suspended tile ceilings, providing quiet mechanical extraction.
• DucoMax SR Heavy noise exposure acoustic window vent with excellent wind and waterproofing, suitable for use up to 40 m height in noisy environments.
• SkyMax SR High-rise window vent suitable for use up to 70 m height, providing fresh air supply in tall buildings.
• SkyVent BE SR (AK+) High-rise window vent for buildings up to 70 m with high performance ventilation and the highest class wind and water tightness.
• Silenzio Through-Wall Ventilation Wall dampers providing natural air supply through a wall, ideally suited for renovation projects requiring acoustic and thermal performance.
• DucoWall Solid W 30Z Continuous louvre wall with stackable perforated louvre blades providing high rigidity and quick installation, featuring insect screens and a clean-cut Z-shaped design.
• DucoWall Classic W 130HP High-airflow continuous louvre wall with Class A water resistance (99.11% effectiveness), designed for weather resistance in demanding applications.
• DucoWall Acoustic W 150 Acoustic louvre blade with up to 11 dB sound attenuation and good airflow, filled with non-flammable mineral wool.
• DucoWall Acoustic W 300 Acoustic louvre wall with up to 17 dB sound attenuation and good water resistance, blades filled with non-flammable mineral wool.
• DucoWall Acoustic W 75Z/L Acoustic louvre with up to 6 dB sound attenuation and two aesthetic application options.
• DucoWall Screening 35 Screening louvre with three variants and super-quick assembly, ideal as a screening louvre blade.
• DucoWall Screening 70 Screening louvre with large span capability, designed for modular data centre applications requiring quick installation and optimal airflow.
• DucoGrille NightVent Night ventilation hatch for summer night ventilation, available in manual or motorised versions with an intrusion resistant option.
• DucoGrille Close Fully closeable damper for wall and window openings, available in manual or electronic versions.
• DucoGrille Transfer Supply grille for larger airflows with frame depth of 28-85 mm, suitable for transfer between rooms.
• DucoGrille Transfer Acoustic Air flow grille with additional damping material, suited for use between multiple spaces where acoustic performance is required.
• Duco Acoustic Panel 300 (HP) Very high attenuation acoustic panel with a double row of louvre blades, suited for noise-sensitive environments.
• DucoGrille Acoustic N 150 Recessed mounting louvre without flange, with sound absorbing performance up to 11 dB.
• Duco Roof Turret Quick and easy fitting roof cowl with cover plate and bottom section, featuring high-quality Solid 30Z louvre blades for roof-level ventilation intake or exhaust.
• DucoDoor Grille Free-standing louvre door with RC2 intrusion resistance and draughtproof options, with up to 180° opening for plant rooms and screened enclosures.
• DucoDoor Louvre Louvre door integrated into a louvre wall system, seamlessly matching louvred walls or screening elements.
• DucoDoor Wall Seamlessly integrated louvre door with sleek and uniform pattern for plant room and enclosure access within DucoWall systems.
• DucoSun Wing Perforated louvre blade in 500 mm or 600 mm sizes with motorised adjustment capability, for architectural solar shading of façades.
• DucoSun Ellips Unifit Elliptical louvre blade system with continuous façade design and adjustable louvre blade angle for optimal solar control on building façades.
• DucoSun Ellips Multifit Fixed elliptical louvre blade with 0° or 45° angle options, available in five sizes (200, 250, 300, 350, 400) for solar shading.
• DucoSun Ellips Intermediate Fixed or electrically adjustable elliptical louvre blade system, installed horizontally or vertically on-site, available in seven sizes (100-400) for maximum daylight and solar control.
• DucoSun Ellips Moveable Motorised adjustable elliptical louvre blade system in seven sizes (100-400) for automated solar control of building façades.
• DucoSun Cubic InsertFit Aluminium louvre system with rectangular blades and concealed fixings, designed for contemporary façades, combining refined design, structural performance and passive solar management.
• DucoSlide BiFold / QuadraFold Folding sliding panels available in bi-fold or quad-fold configurations with the LuxFrame 40/40 system, achieving up to 63% reduction in cooling load for residential and commercial buildings.
• DucoSlide LuxFrame Strong frame sliding panel with 9 possible arrangements, available with aluminium or wooden louvre blades for architectural solar shading.
• DucoSlide SlimFrame Discreet side-section sliding panel with 6 possible arrangements, featuring aluminium louvre blades for architectural solar shading.
• Duco CO2 System Demand-Controlled Natural Ventilation (VNV) system using CO2 measurement for residential ventilation; simple and quick to install, guaranteeing a healthy indoor climate.
• Duco Comfort System Demand-Controlled Natural Ventilation (VNV) system using moisture measurement for residential ventilation; modular components enable precise system assembly according to occupant wishes.
• DucoVent Family New Duco product line of ventilation systems, encompassing residential and commercial demand-controlled ventilation solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% less energy consumption through demand-controlled zonal ventilation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AnfindominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner for data centre ventilation projects in the German market, collaborating on acoustic facade elements for the Colt FRA 3 Data Centre Frankfurt project.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Warema: German market leader in technical sun shading products including exterior louvres and sliding panels. Closely comparable to Duco's DucoSun Ellips, DucoSun Cubic, and DucoSlide ranges for architectural solar shading.
• Colt International: UK-based specialist in smoke control, natural ventilation, and data centre cooling/ventilation. Overlaps with Duco's data centre facade ventilation references (Colt FRA 3 Frankfurt) and architectural louvre wall applications.
• Renson: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of ventilation, sun shading, and outdoor solutions. Directly comparable to Duco's combined ventilation + architectural louvre portfolio, with overlapping school, residential, and commercial segments across Benelux and wider Europe.
• WindowMaster: Danish specialist in natural and hybrid ventilation with motorized window actuators and NV controllers. Directly overlaps with Duco's Duco Connectivity / demand-controlled ventilation proposition for schools, offices, and high-rise.
• Siegenia-Aubi: German manufacturer of window hardware, ventilation systems, and smart comfort solutions. Closely comparable to Duco's window ventilation (DucoMax, SkyMax) and acoustic window vent range, serving the same HVAC installer and window manufacturer channels.
• Helios Ventilatoren: German ventilation equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio of fans, ducting, and decentralized residential ventilation. Comparable to Duco's DucoBox mechanical ventilation and Silenzio through-wall solutions.
• Maico Ventilatoren: German manufacturer of fans, ventilation units, and air distribution systems. Comparable to Duco's mechanical ventilation boxes and louvre grille portfolio, with strong DACH distribution overlap.
• Aereco: French humidity-responsive and demand-controlled ventilation specialist. Directly comparable to Duco's VNV (demand-controlled natural ventilation) systems using CO2 and humidity sensors for residential indoor air quality.
• Aldes: French ventilation and indoor air quality specialist with single-room and central mechanical ventilation units plus acoustic terminals. Overlaps with DucoBox, DucoWall Acoustic, and demand-controlled ventilation offerings across European residential and commercial markets.

Broad incumbents

• Somfy: French global leader in motorized blinds, shutters, and smart home controls. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping motorised sun shading and BMS-integrated offering, though broader and more focused on interior/retail channels than Duco's architectural exterior louvres.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DucoVentilation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ducoventilationsuncontrol167
• Facebookfacebook.com/DucoVentilationandSunControl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ducoventilationandsuncontrol/mycompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/ducoventilationandsuncontrol

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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