Gunther Tore

What Gunther Tore does

Günther Tore GmbH is an Austrian private limited company headquartered in Kuchl, Salzburg, that designs, distributes, and configures residential and industrial door, gate, and sun-shading systems. Founded in 1976 and led by Geschäftsführer Walter Strimitzer, the company operates as a specialty manufacturer with 11-50 employees and a self-described market-leading position in Austria across both private and industrial segments. The product portfolio spans sandwich-panel sectional garage doors under the UniPro, UniPro SNP, UniTherm, and Prime lines; aluminum roller shutters (BR77, BR100); side doors (DoorPro); motorized awnings (GT Karibik, GT Marokko); electric-lamella pergolas (GT 400, GT 400 PRO); Refleksol vertical screens; industrial sectional doors; FAAC barrier systems; and a deep catalog of accessories including LED lighting, handsenders, and safety light curtains from third-party drive brands such as Marantec, Somfy, FAAC, Wisniowski, Cardin, and Nemo.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market: a direct e-commerce shop with an online product configurator (shop.guenther-tore.at), a showroom with virtual-tour capability at the Kuchl headquarters, and a B2B partner program with dedicated login, pricing, and ordering for trade installers and architects. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (configurable garage doors, industrial doors, roller shutters, awnings, and pergolas, typically €899-€7,318+ at entry price points), accessory and spare-part sales (LED sets, remotes, safety systems), and professional services including installation, measurement service (€96, credited back on qualifying orders), maintenance inspections, and tiered travel surcharges for zones outside the base service area. Industrial and institutional project references span automotive manufacturing (Van Deer), timber construction (Freisinger Holzbau), emergency services (Freiwillige Feuerwehr Fügen, Rotes Kreuz Ellmau), underground parking (MyPlace Rum), and high-altitude alpine infrastructure (Unterbergalm, Kaprun, 1,500m+).

Products are engineered in Austria and manufactured in Europe, with sandwich-panel door construction, premium powder coating, and proprietary lamella-roof pergola engineering cited as technical differentiators. The company has invested in IoT and smart-home interoperability through partnerships with Somfy (io-homecontrol), KNX/Luxone (via CONEX input board), FAAC (Simply Connect), Marantec (bi-linked), Wisniowski (Smart IO), Cardin, and Nemo (Wave RX), enabling integration with mainstream European home-automation protocols. No external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity are disclosed, and the firm operates entirely within the Austrian domestic market.

Name

Gunther Tore

Legal name

Günther Tore GmbH

Website

https://guenther-tore.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Günther Tore GmbH is an Austrian specialist in sectional garage doors, roller shutters, industrial gates, awnings, and electric-lamella pergolas, serving residential homeowners, industrial/commercial buyers, and trade installers across Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Garage Door and Outdoor Shading Systems Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADAIAE

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Doors, Windows & Architectural Openings

SECONDARYHSAGAMAC

Garage Door Cable, Roller & Hinge Repair

Home & Personal Services/Home Repair, Maintenance & Handyman/Garage Door & Opener Repair

SECONDARYIMADAIAB

Interior Doors

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Doors, Windows & Architectural Openings

SECONDARYHSAPAJAK

Window & Door Trim, Casing & Sill Replacement

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Windows, Doors & Skylights Replacement

Keywords

• Sectional garage doors
• Roller shutter doors
• Industrial door systems
• Outdoor awning solutions
• Pergola and sun shading

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuchl

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Garage & Industrial Doors: One-time sale of sectional garage doors, rolling shutters, and industrial gate systems. Products are sold via online shop and B2B partners with optional installation. Revenue generated from base product price plus options, accessories, and color/surface upgrades.
2. Sun Shading Systems: Sale of awnings (Markise), pergolas, and vertical sun shades including GT Karibik, GT Marokko, GT Europe, and GT 400/GT 400 PRO models. Electric drive upgrades and motorization available as add-ons.
3. Accessories & Spare Parts: Remote controls, drive systems, LED lighting sets, hardware accessories, clothing, and merchandise sold through online shop. Replacement parts for existing installations also available.
4. Professional Services (Installation & Maintenance): Charged installation services for garage doors, side doors,awnings, pergolas, and barrier systems. On-site measurement service (Aufmaßservice) and maintenance/inspection services per §8AM-VO. Service revenue from labor, travel zones, and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Günther Tore GmbH designs, manufactures, and distributes sectional garage doors, rolling shutter garage doors, industrial doors, side doors, awnings, pergolas, and vertical screens (Refleksol). The company serves both private end-customers (via its online shop and showroom in Kuchl) and a B2B partner/dealer network, offering made-to-measure products, professional on-site measurement, and installation services. Drive systems, smart-home integrations, and accessories are sold as configurable options alongside the core door and shading products.

Product overview

Günther Tore is an Austrian manufacturer of residential and industrial door, gate, and sun protection systems with over 40 years of experience. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio rather than a platform architecture, serving both private residential and industrial/commercial customers. Core products include garage sectional doors (UniPro, UniPro SNP, UniTherm, Prime) with sandwich panel technology, roller shutters (BR77, BR100) for garages, and industrial doors. Sun protection offerings encompass awnings (GT Karibik, GT Marokko with full cassette), pergolas (GT 400, GT 400 PRO with electric lamella roofs), and Refleksol vertical screens. The company also provides drive and automation systems from partnered manufacturers (Marantec bi-linked, Wisniowski W/Ws, Somfy IO, Nemo, FAAC) integrated into their doors, plus barrier systems, side doors (DoorPro), fencing, and comprehensive accessories including LED lighting, remote controls, safety light curtains, and mounting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UniPro Sectional Garage Door
• UniPro SNP Sectional Garage Door Sectional garage door with steel panels (Stahl-Sandwichpaneele) positioned in the UniPro product line for private customers, with the same configurator and drive options as the base UniPro door.
• UniTherm Sectional Garage Door Thermally insulated sectional garage door from the UniTherm line, designed for improved energy performance on residential and light-commercial garages; configured via the same made-to-measure configurator.
• Prime Sectional Garage Door Premium-positioned sectional garage door featuring a special wood-look finish and refined panel design, targeting higher-end residential applications.
• Garage Roller Shutter Door BR77 Roller shutter (Rolladen) garage door with 77 mm slat profile for residential garages where ceiling space is constrained; vertically opening with integrated drive options.
• Garage Roller Shutter Door BR100 Larger-slat roller shutter garage door (100 mm profile) for residential and light-commercial garages requiring higher stability or larger opening sizes.
• DoorPro Side Door (Nebentür) Side entrance door (Nebentür) visually and functionally matched to the Günther Tore sectional and roller shutter garage doors, for residential side access into garages.
• Industrial Door Programme (Sektional- und Industrietore) Industrial-grade sectional and industrial doors (Sektionaltore, Industrietore, Schnelllauftore) for warehouses, logistics centres, production halls, and commercial buildings; sold via the B2B channel.
• FAAC Schrankenanlagen (Barrier Systems) Vehicle barrier systems from FAAC, distributed by Günther Tore, for controlling vehicle access at car parks, industrial sites, and commercial premises.
• GT Karibik Awning (Markise) Cassette awning for terraces and balconies in the residential sun-shading programme, with optional drive, LED, and wind/rain sensor integration.
• GT Marokko Awning (Markise) Open awning (Markise) for terrace and balcony shading, with optional motorisation and accessories.
• Pergola GT 400 Roof-integrated pergola system for terraces and outdoor living areas, with fabric roof and optional lighting, drive, and sensor accessories.
• Pergola GT 400 PRO Premium pergola with rotating lamella (Raffstore) roof, integrated LED lighting, and weather sensor options for high-end residential outdoor spaces.
• Refleksol R120 ZiiiP Vertical Screen Zip-guided vertical exterior screen (Senkrechtmarkise) for windows, patios, and facades, offering sun and privacy protection with motorised control.
• On-Site Measurement Service (Aufmaßservice) Mobile on-site measurement service where Günther Tore staff visit the customer's property to take precise dimensions for made-to-measure garage doors, side doors, awnings, and pergolas.
• Professional Installation Service (Montage) Professional installation and delivery service for garage doors, industrial doors, awnings, and pergolas, performed by Günther Tore installation teams or qualified B2B partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% rainproof lamella pergola system for year-round outdoor use
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roma: German manufacturer of roller shutters, sun protection systems (including awnings and external venetian blinds), and garage doors. Comparable to Günther Tore's roller shutter (BR77, BR100) and sun shading product lines (Markise, Pergola).
• Weinor: German manufacturer of awnings, pergola awnings, and conservatory shading. Closely comparable to Günther Tore's awning (Markise) and pergola offerings, serving similar residential and commercial customers in DACH markets.
• Markilux: German premium awning and sun shading specialist. Comparable as a peer in the sun shading product category (Markise), which Günther Tore addresses with its GT Karibik and GT Marokko awning lines.
• Alulux: European specialist in aluminum roller shutters and rolling garage doors. Comparable in aluminum roller shutter technology and product positioning to Günther Tore's BR77 and BR100 roller garage doors with 77mm/100mm aluminum slats.
• Novoferm: European manufacturer of garage doors, industrial doors, and door operators headquartered in Germany. Directly comparable as a sectional garage door and industrial door supplier serving residential and commercial customers in German-speaking markets.
• Wisniowski: Polish manufacturer of garage doors, gates, fences, and industrial doors with growing DACH market presence. Closely comparable product portfolio (sectional doors, roller shutters, smart IO drives) and is already integrated into Günther Tore's drive system offering.
• Teckentrup: German manufacturer of sectional garage doors, industrial doors, and roller shutters with strong DACH presence. Comparable in offering residential sectional doors and industrial door systems to similar Austrian/German-speaking customers.

Broad incumbents

• Hörmann: Europe's largest manufacturer of garage doors, industrial doors, and entrance systems. Directly comparable as a sectional and roller garage door competitor in Austria, but operates at vastly larger scale across Europe with a much broader product portfolio.
• Warema: Germany's largest sun shading manufacturer (awnings, external venetian blinds, pergolas, screens). Comparable in the sun shading category, particularly to Günther Tore's Refleksol vertical screens and pergola lines, but operates at much larger scale.

Others

• Somfy: Global leader in motorization and smart home controls for openings and sun protection. Comparable as an ecosystem partner — Günther Tore integrates Somfy IO drives — rather than a direct competitor, but Somfy represents both an enabler and a potential vertical integration threat.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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