Optilite

What Optilite does

Optilite ApS is a Danish manufacturer and installer of roof daylighting and ventilation systems for commercial, industrial, and public buildings, headquartered in Horsens, Denmark, and operating as a subsidiary of KERA Group. Founded in 1992 and employing between 11 and 50 staff, the company supplies custom-fabricated skylights in acrylic (Optilite Acrylovenlys), polycarbonate (Optilite PC-ovenlys, Optilite Planlys), glass (Optilite Glaslys), and glass/aluminum (Optilite Glas/alu, Optilite Skylux) constructions, using extruded aluminum profiles and proprietary flashings. The portfolio also covers CE-marked smoke ventilation systems (Brandventilation) compliant with European standard EN 12101-2, integrated comfort ventilation with chain motors and weather sensors, and the supporting control units (SVL, SVM, SV series).

The core technology is materials- and fabrication-driven rather than software-driven: thermoplastic and glass/aluminum composite assemblies with UV absorbers, thermal-break insulated profiles, and a range of opening mechanisms (fixed frames, operable frames, and 90° or 160° ventilation flaps). Smoke ventilation products carry mandatory third-party CE certification, providing a regulatory moat in life-safety applications for industrial, warehouse, and stairwell installations.

Optilite runs a sales-led B2B model, providing project-specific quotations, technical consultation, participation in construction meetings, and in-house installation services executed by specially trained technicians across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales of custom skylights and ventilation equipment, plus professional installation services, with annual inspection work on smoke ventilation systems handled via partner arrangements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company distributes through direct field engagement with construction companies, architects, and building owners, supported by organic social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Name

Optilite

Legal name

Optilite ApS

Website

https://optilite.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Optilite ApS is a Danish manufacturer and installer of custom skylights, CE-marked smoke ventilation, and comfort ventilation systems for commercial and industrial buildings across Scandinavia, operating as a subsidiary of KERA Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skylight and Building Ventilation Solutions

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH)

Keywords

• Skylight manufacturing
• Smoke ventilation systems
• Roof daylighting solutions
• Comfort ventilation
• Building envelope products

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsens

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skylight Products (Ovenlys): Sale of custom-manufactured skylights including acrylic, polycarbonate, glass, and glass-aluminum variants. Products are tailored to individual building specifications and include fixed or operable frames.
2. Smoke Ventilation Systems (Brandventilation): CE-marked smoke ventilation equipment including operators, control units, motors, and accessories. Includes annual inspection services through partner agreements.
3. Installation Services (Montage): In-house installation services performed by specially trained technicians in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Includes technical consultation and participation in construction meetings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Optilite ApS manufactures and installs custom roof daylighting (Ovenlys), smoke ventilation (Brandventilation) and comfort ventilation (Komfortventilation) products for construction and building projects. Core products include acrylic, polycarbonate, glass and glass-aluminum skylights, CE-marked smoke ventilation systems compliant with EN 12101-2, and integrated comfort ventilation with chain motors and weather sensors. The company delivers each solution directly via an in-house installation team operating across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Product overview

Optilite ApS is a Danish skylight and ventilation solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of roof daylighting and ventilation products. The core offering consists of six main skylight product lines: Optilite Acrylovenlys (acrylic), Optilite PC-ovenlys (polycarbonate), Optilite Planlys (flat polycarbonate for sloped roofs), Optilite Glaslys (glass), Optilite Glas/alu (glass/aluminum), and Optilite Skylux (premium low U-value solutions). These are complemented by dedicated fire ventilation systems (Brandventilation) compliant with EN 12101-2, including SA Power single/double systems, glass/aluminum solutions, and wave plate roof variants, all featuring CE-marked smoke ventilation capabilities. The product range extends to comfort ventilation systems with chain motors, weather sensors, and control units. Optilite also provides professional installation services across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The company operates as part of KERA Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Optilite Acrylovenlys: Acrylic skylights made from thermoplastic, weather-resistant material with UV absorbers, featuring extruded aluminum profiles.
• Optilite PC-ovenlys
• Optilite Planlys
• Optilite Glaslys
• Optilite Glas/alu
• Optilite Skylux

Products and services

• Optilite Acrylovenlys Skylight made of 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-layer acrylic thermoplastics with UV absorbers, framed in extruded aluminum profiles with fixed or opening frames; provides natural daylight, fresh air and heat to buildings year-round.
• Optilite PC-ovenlys Polycarbonate skylights with extreme impact strength and longevity, including polycarbonate gables for maximum light ingress; intended for durable daylighting in buildings.
• Optilite Planlys til hældningstag Plan lights made of polycarbonate in clear, opal, or gray colors for sloped roof applications, with glass fiber flashings for corrugated sheet metal roof coverings (B6, B9-S, B9-S MAX).
• Optilite Glaslys Glass skylights with 2- or 3-layer thermal glass, insulated sandwich gables, set in powder-coated aluminum profiles with fixed or opening frames in custom heights.
• Optilite Glas/alu (Alulite) Glass/aluminum skylights with 2- or 3-layer thermal glass, cold bridge insulated aluminum profiles, aluminum flashings, available in standard colors white RAL 9010 interior and black RAL 9005 exterior, with other colors or anodizing on order.
• Optilite Skylux Premium skylight solutions with ultra-low U-value and design focus, available with glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic, for daylight, fire ventilation and comfort ventilation applications.
• Optilite Brandventilation SA Power single CE-marked smoke and heat ventilation system compliant with EN 12101-2, designed as polycarbonate skylights in vaulted, rider-shaped, north-light, pyramid and flat configurations, all with 160° opening.
• Optilite Brandventilation SA Power double CE-marked smoke ventilation with EN 12101-2 compliance, featuring polycarbonate vaulted skylights with integrated double flap, all with 90° opening.
• Optilite Brandventilation Glas/aluminium Fire ventilation system with thermal glass in cold bridge insulated aluminum profiles, featuring openable sections for smoke ventilation, designed for exclusive architectural solutions.
• Optilite Brandventilation til bølgepladetag CE-marked smoke ventilation as polycarbonate flat lights with 160° opening, designed for corrugated sheet metal roofs with glass fiber reinforced polyester flashings.
• Optilite Komfortventilation Comfort ventilation systems integrated with Optilite skylights and fire ventilation, featuring chain motors (HCV, HCVA, HCVAR), wind and rain sensors (AWR, VRM 401), door drives for replacement air, and weekly timers for automated ventilation control.
• Optilite Montage (Installation Services) Professional installation services with trained specialists operating throughout Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, including technical consultation and participation in construction meetings.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KERA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptilite is a part of KERA Group, a larger corporate group. Optilite operates under the KERA Group umbrella, sharing resources and brand positioning within the building materials and construction solutions sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Wasistas: Smaller European skylight and roof window manufacturer focused on niche custom daylighting solutions. Comparable to Optilite in scale and specialization, though operating in different geographic pockets.

Direct peers

• Roto Frank: German-headquartered manufacturer of roof windows and skylights. Comparable to Optilite in offering daylighting products for pitched and flat roofs across European markets.
• Fakro: Major European manufacturer of roof windows, skylights, and loft ladders. Competes with Optilite across residential and commercial skylight segments, including smoke ventilation solutions.
• VELUX Group: Global market leader in roof windows and skylights, with extensive commercial daylighting and smoke ventilation product lines. Direct competitor in the Scandinavian and European skylight category where Optilite competes.
• Solar Industries: Manufacturer of skylights, smoke vents, and roof accessories for industrial and commercial buildings. Comparable product mix and target customer base to Optilite.
• Colt International: Specialist in smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems (SHEV) for industrial and commercial buildings. Direct overlap with Optilite's EN 12101-2 compliant Brandventilation range.
• Kingspan Light + Air: Provider of daylighting, smoke ventilation, and natural ventilation systems for commercial and industrial buildings. Directly comparable to Optilite's combined skylight and smoke/comfort ventilation offering.
• LAMILUX: European manufacturer of flat roof skylights, smoke vents, and continuous rooflight systems. Direct competitor to Optilite's polycarbonate and glass-aluminum skylight lines.

Others

• K2 Systems: While focused on solar mounting, K2 is part of the broader KERA Group ecosystem of building envelope solutions, illustrating the type of cross-portfolio partnership Optilite could leverage through its parent.

Broad incumbents

• Sapa Building Systems (Hydro): Major aluminum profile supplier to the building envelope industry, including skylight frames. Sapa's aluminum systems underpin many daylighting products, including Optilite's Glas/alu range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/optiliteaps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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