What Ehret does

EHRET GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of aluminum facade shutters, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Mahlberg, Baden-Württemberg. The company produces more than 400 model variants across four opening formats — hinged (Klappläden), sliding (Schiebeläden), folding-sliding (Faltschiebeläden), and modular folding (Faltläden) — with configurable frame profiles, fill elements (slats, closed panels, insulating foam, mesh), and surface finishes spanning RAL Classic, RAL Design, NCS, VSR, wood, stone, and rust decors. EHRET positions itself as the German market leader (#1) in aluminum shutters and emphasizes 'Made in Germany' manufacturing with a 10-year product warranty. The portfolio has been extended with proprietary motorization systems (VOLETRONIC io with Somfy io-homecontrol, VOLETRONIC Solar, E-motion) and, in January 2026, with SolarSlide, a building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) sliding shutter co-developed with Fraunhofer ISE that combines solar shading with on-site power generation using glass-on-glass PV modules.

The business model is project-based and customization-led: virtually all products are made-to-order, pricing is quote-based (no public list prices), and revenue is generated primarily through a network of specialist dealers (Fachbetriebe) across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France, with an own webshop for selected standard SKUs and accessories. End-customer segments are segmented horizontally across Bauherren (private builders/owners), Architekten (architects who specify products into projects), and Fachbetriebe (installers), spanning residential single-family, multi-family developments (e.g., LAGOM in Herrsching, Altstadtkieker in Rostock), hospitality (KH Hotel, Geisenfeld), and public/healthcare buildings. Operating geographies are European, with Germany as the core market and France as the most recent expansion focus tied to the SolarSlide launch.

Revenue, ownership structure, and headcount trends are not disclosed in the public data set; the company operates as a GmbH without a parent or known institutional investors and without any recorded funding rounds. Key strategic vectors visible in the data are: (i) the SolarSlide/BIPV extension into energy-generating facades, (ii) the VOLETRONIC ecosystem converting the installed base into a connected/retrofit-revenue layer, and (iii) internationalization beyond DACH into France, supported by a multilingual storefront and localized product launches.

Name

Ehret

Legal name

EHRET GmbH

Website

https://ehret.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Window Shutters

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shutters Retail (Plantation, Interior/Exterior) (CRAIAKAE)

Keywords

• Aluminum window shutters
• Building-integrated photovoltaics
• Facade sun protection
• Shutter motorization systems
• Exterior building products

Headquarters

HQ city

Mahlberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Window Shutters: Manufacture and sale of aluminum shutters including hinged (Klappläden), sliding (Schiebeläden), and folding (Faltschiebeläden) variants. Products are customized and made to order. Revenue from direct dealer sales and project-based contracts.
2. SolarSlide BIPV Products: Building-integrated photovoltaic sliding shutters combining solar protection with energy generation. Sold through the same dealer network as standard products.
3. Motorization Systems: VOLETRONIC io, VOLETRONIC Solar, and E-motion motorized hinges sold as accessories for both new installations and retrofitting existing shutters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ehret manufactures and sells custom-configured aluminum exterior shutters in over 400 models across four opening types (hinged Klappläden, sliding Schiebeläden, folding-sliding Faltschiebeläden, and modular Faltläden). The portfolio centers on the SolarSlide BIPV sliding shutter (developed with Fraunhofer ISE) and proprietary motorization systems (VOLETRONIC io, VOLETRONIC Solar, E-motion). Solutions are specified for architects, sold through specialist dealers (Fachbetriebe), and tailored for residential and commercial facade sun protection, weather protection, and energy generation.

Product overview

Ehret is a German facade systems manufacturer offering aluminum shutters in over 400 models across four main opening types: Klappläden (hinged window shutters), Schiebeläden (sliding shutters), Faltschiebeläden (folding sliding shutters), and Faltläden (modular folding systems). The portfolio centers on the SolarSlide, an innovative energy-generating sliding shutter with integrated photovoltaic modules developed with Fraunhofer ISE. Motorization options include the VOLETRONIC io (Somfy io-homecontrol compatible), VOLETRONIC Solar (solar-powered), and E-motion motorized hinges. Key product lines include NATURE (wood slat fillings), NICE, PROVENCE, MATRICO, SUN, ISO (insulating), TIZO-PISA, and PARIS, each offering various frame profiles, fill elements, colors, and surface finishes for architectural customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SolarSlide: Energy-generating sliding shutter with integrated photovoltaic modules, developed in collaboration with Fraunhofer ISE
• VOLETRONIC io
• VOLETRONIC Solar
• E-motion

Products and services

• Klappläden (Hinged Window Shutters) Hinged aluminum shutters that open and close by swinging outward, available in over 400 model configurations with customizable frame profiles, fill elements (slatted, closed, insulating), colors, and finishes. Sold to end customers via specialist dealers for residential and commercial facade sun and weather protection.
• Schiebeläden (Sliding Shutters) Aluminum shutters that slide horizontally along a track, available in multiple configurations with moving slats, fixed slats, closed models, and special fillings, including the SolarSlide BIPV variant. Sold via specialist dealers for facade shading and weather protection.
• Faltschiebeläden (Folding Sliding Shutters) Aluminum shutters combining folding and sliding mechanisms for flexible sun and weather protection on large facade openings. Sold via specialist dealers for residential and commercial projects.
• Faltläden (Modular Folding Systems) Modular aluminum folding shutter systems, including the PROVENCE model, offering customizable folding solutions for facades. Sold via specialist dealers.
• SolarSlide (Photovoltaic Sliding Shutter) Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) sliding shutter combining solar shading with on-site power generation. Uses 1,000x1,000 mm glass-on-glass modules with 25 monocrystalline cells producing approximately 141.7 W each. Targets the building-integrated photovoltaics market and is available in France since January 2026.
• VOLETRONIC io Motor Drive Proprietary motorized drive system for aluminum shutters with discreet frame integration, bidirectional position feedback, integrated emergency power battery, and Somfy io-homecontrol radio compatibility for integration with awnings, gates, and lighting. Sold as an accessory for new installations and retrofits via specialist dealers.
• VOLETRONIC Solar Motor Drive Solar-powered motorized drive system for aluminum shutters that operates independently of mains electricity, functioning during power outages and harmonizing with facade aesthetics. Designed for new construction and renovation; sold via specialist dealers.
• E-motion Motorized Hinges Invisible motorized strap drive for automated opening and closing of shutters via radio technology, suitable for operating 1–4 shutters in new builds and renovations. Sold as an accessory via specialist dealers.

Quantifiable outcome

• SolarSlide modules generate approximately 141.7W per 1000mm x 1000mm glass-on-glass module with 25 monocrystalline cells

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

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fraunhofer ISEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Development partnership for the SolarSlide energy-generating sliding shutter. Fraunhofer ISE (Institute for Solar Energy Systems) contributed technical expertise for integrating PV modules into aluminum shutter systems. The collaboration produced glass-on-glass BIPV modules with 141.7W output per module.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roma: Major German manufacturer of roller shutters and sun-protection systems for residential and commercial buildings; competes directly with Ehret's aluminum shutter range and shares the German/Austrian dealer-driven GTM model.
• Alukon: German specialist in aluminum roller shutters, exterior blinds, and insect protection; a close peer to Ehret on materials (aluminum), product format (rolling/sliding shutters), and DACH distribution.
• Beck+Heun: German roller shutter and sun-protection manufacturer serving residential and commercial construction; comparable product mix (roller shutters, ready-made systems) and Fachbetriebe channel model.
• Heroal: German manufacturer of aluminum systems for windows, doors, sliding doors, roller shutters, and sun protection; directly comparable on aluminum fabrication capability and DACH dealer distribution.
• Schanz Rolladen: German manufacturer of aluminum and PVC roller shutters, exterior blinds, and insect screens; competes head-on with Ehret in the DACH region with comparable product breadth and specialist dealer distribution.
• Warema: Germany's largest sun-shading specialist offering exterior shutters, awnings, and pergolas; comparable to Ehret as a direct competitor in the German/DACH market for aluminum shutters and exterior solar protection.

Broad incumbents

• Somfy: Global leader in automated motors and smart-home controls for blinds, shutters, awnings, and gates; both partner (via VOLETRONIC io's io-homecontrol integration) and incumbent competitor on the motorization layer.

Regional players

• Baier Rollladen-Systeme: German family-owned roller shutter and sun-protection manufacturer; a regional player offering comparable aluminum shutter products across DACH, though with a more regionally concentrated footprint than Ehret.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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