What Groupe JANNEAU does

Groupe JANNEAU (legal entity: Groupe Janneau Industries) is a family-owned French fenestration manufacturer founded on 16 May 1973 by Henri Janneau at Le Loroux-Bottereau in the Pays de la Loire region. The company designs and manufactures premium windows, French doors, and entrance doors in four materials — wood (Bois), PVC, aluminium, and steel (Acier) — across 7 production units on 5 sites totalling 40,000 m², all located in France. Its industrial footprint is supported by Janneau Logistique, a wholly-owned delivery subsidiary operating a fleet of 10 vehicles.

The group distributes its products through a layered channel architecture: the Janneau Menuisier Créateur (JMC) franchise network of 116+ points of sale across France, the Confians brand serving 1,000+ artisan installers without showrooms, specialised FMA (aluminium) and F2M (steel) brands for architects and specifiers, the Maison Janneau subsidiary in Austin, Texas for the North American luxury residential market, and Janneau Distribution managing ~15 company-owned retail points. Following the September 2024 acquisition of Distral, the group also designs and manufactures custom aluminium gates. Additional recurring-revenue exposure comes from Hôtel by Janneau Accordia, a hospitality offering providing fenestration replacement, installation, and maintenance contracts (e.g., with ACCOR).

The business model is product-sale-driven: revenue derives from one-time sales of manufactured fenestration units through franchise, direct specification, and artisan channels, with no subscription component. Reported revenue is approximately €120 million, with 600-720 employees. The company is privately held and family-controlled, with Henri Janneau as President and Pierre Bordier as Director General. The portfolio is differentiated by four-material manufacturing expertise under one group, French-made positioning (Made in France), multiple French product certifications (NF, AEV, A2P, Label Fenêtrealu, CE, Acotherm, QUALIOPI), a proprietary end-of-life recycling network (IZIrecy), and BIM libraries for architectural specification.

Name

Groupe JANNEAU

Legal name

Groupe Janneau Industries

Website

https://groupe-janneau.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Groupe JANNEAU is a family-owned French manufacturer founded in 1973, producing premium windows, doors, and gates in wood, PVC, aluminium, and steel. It serves French homeowners, artisans, architects, and hotel operators through a 116+ point-of-sale franchise network, specialised direct-sales brands, and a US subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Loroux-bottereau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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. B2C/B2B fenestration product sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling high-end windows, French doors, and entrance doors in Bois, PVC, Aluminium, and Acier. Products are sold directly through the Janneau Menuisier Créateur franchise network (116+ points of sale) to individual homeowners, and to trade professionals (artisans, architects, general contractors) through the Confians brand and specialized FMA/F2M brands. Prices are set per product unit; no subscription component.
2. Franchise/network royalties and fees: The Janneau Menuisier Créateur network operates on a franchise model with independent dealer-installers. Revenues derive from product sales to network partners as well as potentially licence/network fees from affiliated points of sale.
3. Logistics and transport services: Janneau Logistique, a wholly-owned subsidiary, provides dedicated transport and delivery of fenestration products across France. The fleet of 10 vehicles serves the group's own production sites and delivers to installer customers nationwide.
4. Hotel sector maintenance and installation contracts: 'Hôtel by Janneau Accordia' provides a bundled offering to hotel operators including audit, replacement, installation, and ongoing maintenance contracts for fenestration — a recurring service revenue stream targeting the hospitality sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Groupe JANNEAU manufactures and sells premium windows, French doors, and entrance doors in four materials — wood (Bois), PVC, aluminium, and steel (Acier) — assembled across 7 production units in 5 industrial sites in the Pays de la Loire region of France. Products are sold through the Janneau Menuisier Créateur franchise network (116+ retail points of sale), the Confians brand for artisan installers (1,000+ partners), FMA and F2M specialised brands for architects and specifiers, and the Hôtel by Janneau Accordia service offering for hotel operators.

Product overview

Groupe JANNEAU is a French manufacturer of premium fenestration products (windows, French doors, and entry doors) operating since 1973. The company offers a multi-brand portfolio spanning four materials (Wood, PVC, Aluminum, and Steel), with specialized sub-brands: Janneau Menuisier Créateur (JMC) for the retail installer network with 110+ points of sale; Confians for artisan installers; FMA for remarkable aluminum solutions; F2M for steel fenestration; Maison Janneau for the North American market; Janneau Logistique for in-house delivery; Janneau Distribution for owned retail points; and Distral (acquired 2024) for aluminum gates. The Hôtel by JANNEAU Accordia brand serves the hospitality sector. All products are manufactured in France (Pays de la Loire region) across 5 sites and 7 production units covering 40,000m².

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Janneau Menuisier Créateur: Retail network of independent window and door installers with dedicated showrooms across France, over 110 points of sale
• Confians
• FMA
• F2M
• Maison Janneau
• Janneau Logistique
• Janneau Distribution
• Distral
• Hôtel by JANNEAU Accordia

Products and services

• Premium Windows (Fenêtres) Top-tier French-made windows available in wood (Bois), PVC, aluminium, and steel (Acier) with certified thermal, acoustic, and weather resistance performance. Designed for residential renovation, new-build, heritage, and technical architectural projects and sold through the Janneau Menuisier Créateur franchise, Confians artisans, and direct FMA/F2M specification sales.
• Entry Doors and French Doors (Portes d'entrée et Portes-fenêtres) Entry doors and French doors manufactured in all four materials (wood, PVC, aluminium, steel) with customisation options including the co-developed 'Les Capitales' stained-glass range with Fany Glass. Intended for residential and small commercial installations through the same network as windows.
• Les Capitales Stained Glass Collection Specialised entry-door stained-glass collection co-developed with Fany Glass (Best Craftsman of France 2015) that combines traditional Art Deco leaded glass with double-glazed thermal insulation, sold as a premium range of decorative entrance doors.
• Hôtel by JANNEAU Accordia Bespoke fenestration offering for hotel chains and independent hospitality operators providing replacement, installation, and ongoing maintenance contracts, with NF, CE, and Acotherm certified products delivering acoustic insulation up to 42 dB and thermal performance upgrades.
• Distral Bespoke Aluminium Gates Custom-designed and manufactured aluminium gates with Qualistral certification, 30+ years of expertise, and patented processes; distributed through Distral's own sales channels in France.

Quantifiable outcome

• Acoustic insulation up to 42 dB for hotel room fenestration
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fany Glass (Atelier Fany Glass)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 202320+ year collaboration with Fany Glass, an expert Art Nouveau/Art Deco stained glass workshop in Val-d'Oise led by Dominique Legris (Best Craftsman of France 2015). Jointly developed a method for integrating decorative leaded glass (trame plomb) directly into double-glazed units for Janneau entrance doors ('Les Capitales' range). Combines traditional stained glass craft with modern insulation performance.
• Fany GlasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of decorative glass ranges for the 'Les Capitales' entrance door collection, launched January 2023, featuring Art Deco leaded glass integrated into double-glazing — a first in the market combining traditional stained glass aesthetics with modern thermal performance.
• ACCORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with ACCOR hospitality group, through which Janneau provides fenestration replacement and maintenance services for hotel properties across France under the 'Hôtel by Janneau Accordia' programme.
• Fenêtres et Confort (Matthieu Lohiague)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJanneau Menuisier Créateur franchise partner in Bayonne, operated by entrepreneur Matthieu Lohiague. Opened one of the largest closure showrooms in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in 2022 with financial support from Groupe Janneau.
• UFME (Union des Fabricants de Menuiseries)minorOthersIndustry body working to accelerate the territorial coverage of end-of-life fenestration collection points. The Groupe Janneau recycling network complements rather than competes with UFME's efforts.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atlantem: French industrial group manufacturing windows, doors, and closures (roller shutters, garage doors) for new-build and renovation. Comparable to Groupe Janneau on multi-product fenestration manufacturing, scale, and French distribution focus.
• Millet Industrie: French manufacturer of aluminum windows, doors, and verandas, including fire-rated and security solutions. Comparable to Janneau's FMA and F2M brands on technical, specification-grade aluminum and steel fenestration.
• Tryba: One of France's largest fenestration manufacturers and installer networks, offering windows and doors in PVC, aluminum, and wood through a national franchise of dealer-installers. Directly comparable to Janneau on product range, multi-channel distribution, and French residential renovation focus.
• K-Line: French specialist in aluminum windows, sliding doors, and verandas serving the residential renovation market. Comparable to Janneau's FMA aluminum franchise on material specialization and premium positioning in French fenestration.
• Bel'M: French manufacturer specializing in entrance doors (PVC, aluminum, wood, steel) for the renovation and new-build markets. Directly comparable to Groupe Janneau's entrance-door business and its multi-material premium positioning.
• Lorillard: French manufacturer of PVC, aluminum, and wood windows and doors with a strong national presence. Closely comparable to Groupe Janneau on product mix, material breadth, and B2C renovation-led distribution in France.

Others

• AluK: International designer of aluminum window, door, and curtain-wall systems supplying fabricators across Europe. Comparable to Janneau's FMA and F2M businesses as an enabling supplier of fenestration systems technology, rather than a direct end-product competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Compagnie de Saint-Gobain: Global building products giant and a key Janneau materials supplier (glass/glazing) that also owns competing fenestration brands (e.g., through Point.P and other distribution networks). Comparable as a broad incumbent in French building products, with substantially greater scale and capital resources.
• Lapeyre: Large French home-renovation retailer and manufacturer of windows, doors, and staircases, owned by Saint-Gobain. Comparable to Janneau on product overlap (windows, doors) and French residential customer base, but operates a much wider home-improvement portfolio at national scale.

Regional players

• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered designer and supplier of aluminum window, door, and curtain-wall systems for the European market. Comparable to Janneau's FMA aluminum franchise on technical aluminum fenestration, though primarily a systems supplier rather than a finished-product manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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