ERHARDT Markisenbau

What ERHARDT Markisenbau does

ERHARDT Markisenbau GmbH is a German manufacturer of outdoor sun protection and weather-shading products headquartered in Burtenbach, Bavaria. Established in the 1980s and operating for over 40 years, the company designs and produces awnings (Markisen), louvered roofs (Lamellendächer), fabric roofs (Stoffdächer), terrace roofs (Terrassendächer), vertical awnings (Senkrechtmarkisen), and glass elements (Glaselemente), all custom-manufactured to order in Germany. Products integrate motorized Somfy io-Funkmotor wireless control, TaHoma smart-home compatibility, ZIP-guided wind-stable vertical screens, and modular add-ons including LED lighting and infrared heaters; the 2026 line adds the Teracubic cubic terrace roof, Wivara and Wisola winter garden awnings, Qube One and Qube Move louvered roofs, and a lower-priced Go series with wireless motor control.

The company operates a pure B2B2C go-to-market model, selling exclusively through a network of trained Fachpartner specialist dealers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg who deliver consultation, on-site measurement, professional installation, and after-sales service. Customers reach Erhardt through the website, dealer locator, product finder, and project inquiry channels (including dedicated architect/planner support) and are routed to local specialist partners; dealer ordering is supported through an online ordering system (EOS). Revenue comes from one-time hardware sales of custom-configured sun protection systems and accessories (sensors, remotes, motors, LEDs, heaters) to dealers, with no direct-to-consumer sales and no subscription or recurring revenue streams identified. Erhardt is a privately held German GmbH operating as a brand within StellaGroup, a European outdoor-living platform, under Managing Director Fabrice Rousseau.

Name

ERHARDT Markisenbau

Legal name

Erhardt Markisenbau GmbH

Website

https://erhardt-markisen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ERHARDT Markisenbau is a German manufacturer of custom outdoor sun protection systems, including awnings, louvered roofs, fabric roofs, and terrace roofs, sold exclusively through trained specialist dealers (Fachpartner) across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Sun Protection Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Window Shades & Awnings Retail (Exterior Shades, Retractable Awnings) (CRAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ)

Keywords

• Outdoor sun protection
• Terrace roofing systems
• Awning manufacturing
• Louvered roof systems
• Patio shading products

Headquarters

HQ city

Burtenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sun Protection Products: One-time sale of manufactured sun protection products (awnings, louvered roofs, fabric roofs, terrace roofs) and accessories through specialist dealer partners. Products are custom-made to order with various options for dimensions, colors, fabrics, and motorization.
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of complementary accessories including sensors (wind, sun, rain), remote controls, motors, LED lighting, and heating elements.
3. B2B Sales to Specialist Partners: Business-to-business sales to Fachpartner (specialist dealers/installers) who purchase products for resale and installation to end customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ERHARDT Markisenbau manufactures custom-made outdoor sun protection and terrace roofing products in Germany, including awnings (cassette, open, pergola, and winter garden variants), louvered roofs with adjustable aluminum lamellas, fabric roofs, and glass/aluminum terrace roofs. Products are motorized with Somfy wireless controls and support smart home integration, sensor automation, and accessories such as LED lighting and infrared heaters. All products are sold exclusively through a trained specialist dealer network (Fachpartner) that handles consultation, measurement, professional installation, and after-sales service across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Product overview

Erhardt Markisenbau is a German manufacturer specializing in outdoor sun protection and living solutions, operating as part of the StellaGroup. The product portfolio centers on four core categories: Markisen (awnings) in cassette, open, pergola, and winter garden variants; Lamellendächer (louvered roofs) with adjustable aluminum lamellas; Stoffdächer (fabric roofs); and Terrassendächer (terrace roofs) in glass and aluminum. Supporting products include Senkrechtmarkisen (vertical awnings), Glaselemente (glass elements), Zubehör (accessories), and Markisenstoff (fabric collections). The 2026 product line includes new launches such as Teracubic (flat cubic terrace roof), Wivara and Wisola (winter garden awnings), Qube One (entry-level louvered roof), and the Go-series awnings with wireless motor control. Products are distributed exclusively through trained specialist partners throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with full measurement and professional installation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qube: Product family for lamellar roofs, including Qube One and Qube Move models
• Teracubic
• Senkrechtmarkise Z
• Wivara
• Wisola
• HS Plus
• PM Light Plus
• PM Plus
• K Go

Products and services

• Markisen (Awnings) Sun protection awnings for terraces and balconies available in cassette (Kassettenmarkisen), open (Offene Markisen), pergola (Pergolamarkisen), and winter garden (Wintergartenmarkisen) variants, with options for motorized and wireless control and smart home integration.
• Lamellendach (Louvered Roof) Modern louvered roofs with adjustable aluminum lamellas that adapt to weather conditions and sun position, providing shade and optimal ventilation with a bioclimatic effect; available in variants such as Qube One and Qube Move.
• Stoffdach (Fabric Roof) Fabric roofs for terraces offering textile lightness that harmoniously integrates into garden and terrace designs, available in freestanding and facade-mounted variants.
• Terrassendach (Terrace Roof) Stable terrace roofs made of glass and aluminum providing year-round weather protection, expandable with side elements, heaters, and LED lighting.
• Glaselemente (Glass Elements) Glass sliding doors and glass elements providing flexible wind and weather protection in glass with and without frames for terraces, balconies, and gardens.
• Senkrechtmarkise Z (Vertical Awning) Vertical awning with ZIP guidance for facades, glass fronts, and windows; hidden zipper system delivers wind stability up to wind force 6 and eliminates light gaps between fabric and guide rail.
• Zubehör (Accessories) Accessories including remote controls, wind sensors, sun sensors, rain sensors, motors, LED lighting, and infrared heaters that extend the comfort and automation of awnings and outdoor living solutions.
• Markisenstoff (Awning Fabrics) Fabric collections for awnings including Erhardt Ambiente (polyester), Erhardt Classic (acrylic), and Erhardt Screen (for vertical awnings), available in over 210 fabric options.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for motorization components. Erhardt products feature Somfy io-Funkmotor (wireless radio motor) technology, Somfy TaHoma smart home integration, and Somfy sensor automation (wind, sun, rain). The summer campaign offers free Somfy Eolis 3D io windsensors with qualifying purchases.
• StellaGroupcoreOthersParent company. Erhardt Markisenbau GmbH is a StellaGroup company, a European leader in outdoor living and sun protection solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Palmiye: Turkish manufacturer of bioclimatic pergolas and aluminum outdoor structures expanding in Europe. Provides competitive pressure at the lower-to-mid price tier of louvered roofs versus Erhardt's Qube series.
• Bubendorff: French manufacturer of roller shutters and external venetian blinds with growing presence in motorized outdoor shading. Adjacent competitor to Erhardt in the wider European sun protection market.

Regional players

• Solarlux: German premium manufacturer of glass sliding doors, winter garden extensions, and terrace solutions. Complementary product portfolio to Erhardt's glass elements and terrace roofing, with shared DACH dealer/dealer-install channel.

Direct peers

• Brustor: Belgian specialist in louvered roof systems, pergolas, and terrace coverings. Directly competitive to Erhardt's Lamellendach and Stoffdach categories, particularly in the Benelux and German cross-border markets.
• Warema: Germany's largest sun-shading manufacturer, producing awnings, external venetian blinds, and terrace roofing for residential and commercial applications. Warema is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Erhardt in the DACH premium market.
• Markilux: German premium awning specialist offering cassette, pergola, and conservatory awnings with broad fabric and motorization options. Closely overlaps Erhardt's product range and dealer-led go-to-market across DACH.
• Klaiber Sonnen- und Wetterschutz: Swiss manufacturer of awnings, terrace roofs, and glass patio enclosures. Closely comparable to Erhardt in product mix and regional focus, particularly across the German-speaking Swiss market.
• Renson: Belgian manufacturer of outdoor sun protection with a strong louvered-roof (Camargue, Algarve) and pergola portfolio. Comparable to Erhardt's Qube and Lamellendach lines, with overlapping premium positioning in DACH and Benelux.

Others

• Somfy: Global leader in motorization and smart-home control for shading products. Erhardt integrates Somfy motors and TaHoma as a core technology partner, making Somfy both a key supplier and a potential adjacent competitor in automated shading.

Broad incumbents

• Gaviota Simbac: Spanish international player in awnings, pergolas, and terrace enclosures with European distribution. Comparable in product category but larger and more internationally diversified than Erhardt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/erhardtuk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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