erfal

What erfal does

erfal GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned manufacturer founded in 1984 in Falkenstein/Vogtland, Saxony, that produces custom-made interior sun protection systems, insect screening, and curtain hardware. The portfolio spans DUETTE honeycomb pleated blinds, Plissees (S/M/L sizes), roller blinds (350+ fabric options), aluminum and wooden venetian blinds, lamellar and panel curtains, ISIFIX insect screen tension frames, Lichtschachtabdeckungen (LiSA, RESi, TERRESA light well covers built on the NEHER system), curtain rods and rails (including the Flow wave band system), and the COFLEX custom RAL powder-coating service. The company combines in-house production with manual craftsmanship at a 480+ employee single-site facility.

The business model is strictly B2B2C: erfal sells exclusively through qualified specialist retailers (Fachhändler) and purchasing cooperatives (Südbund, Decor-Union, FHR, MZE, WOHNUNION, Euretco, Besko, SLS, SBH), reaching end consumers across 12 European countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden, Slovenia). A separate architect/specifier channel is served via the Architektenportal with BIM files, DWG drawings, and certification documentation (DGNB, BREEAM, LEED, GREENGUARD). Products are custom-made to millimetre precision with no public list pricing; quotes, measurement, and installation are handled by dealers. Supporting infrastructure includes the erfal.shop B2B ordering platform (web and mobile), the Designfinder tool (2,192+ fabric options), and the eACCU/Bliss smart home integrations with Somfy, Mediola, and KNX.

Revenue mechanics are anchored to dealer order flow and custom project volume rather than list-price transactions. The company is privately held, family-led by Jörg Erler, with an erfal-Stiftung for corporate continuity; no external institutional investors, funding rounds, or public listing are indicated in available sources. Distribution is complemented by trade fair presence (R+T Stuttgart, Heimtextil, fensterbau frontale, CASA Salzburg) and a 300 m² showroom/training facility.

Name

erfal

Legal name

erfal GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://erfal.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

erfal is a German family-owned manufacturer of custom-made interior sun protection, insect screening, and curtain hardware, selling exclusively through qualified specialist retailers across 12 European countries with 480+ employees at its Falkenstein/Vogtland facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Treatments and Interior Sun Protection Manufacturing

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

Keywords

• Interior sun protection
• Custom-made insect screens
• Pleated and roller blinds
• Curtain rails and rods
• Smart home window drives

Headquarters

HQ city

Falkenstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Manufacturing & Wholesale: erfal manufactures custom-made sun protection, insect screening, and curtain hardware products and sells exclusively through qualified specialist retailers (Fachhändler). The company also supplies purchasing cooperatives and associations with which it cooperates. Pricing, order quantities, and terms are negotiated through the dealer network.
2. B2C via Specialist Dealers: erfal products reach end consumers exclusively through specialist retailers who provide planning consultation, professional measurement, and installation services. erfal provides B2B portals and apps (erfal.shop) for its dealer partners to configure and order products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

erfal manufactures custom-made, millimetre-precise interior sun protection systems (plissees, DUETTE honeycomb blinds, roller blinds, panel curtains, aluminium and wooden venetian blinds, lamellar curtains, blackout and shading installations), insect screening systems (ISIFIX tension frames, door and light-well covers with Polltec pollen option) and curtain hardware (rails, rods, Flow wave band), supplemented by Smart Home drives (eACCU, Bliss) and the COFLEX custom powder-coating colour programme.

Product overview

erfal is a German manufacturer (Falkenstein/Vogtland) of custom-made interior sun and privacy protection systems, insect screens, and curtain hardware. The product portfolio centers on five main categories: (1) Sicht- & Sonnenschutz encompassing DUETTE® honeycomb pleated blinds, Plissees in S/M/L sizes, L-Plissees for special window forms, Rollos, Doppelrollos, Flächenvorhänge/panel curtains, Alu- and Holz-Jalousien, Lamellenvorhänge, plus Außenraffstore, Beschattungsanlagen, and Verdunklungsanlagen; (2) Insektenschutz featuring ISIFIX tension frames, door and window insect screens, Lichtschachtabdeckungen (LiSA/RESi/Terresa), Gewebearten including Transpatec and Polltec, and special forms; (3) Vorhangstangen & -schienen including Flow wave band systems, curtain rails, curtain rods, and decorative accessories; (4) Smart Home solutions with eACCU battery motors, Bliss® automation, and Somfy/Mediola integrations; and (5) Coflex powder coating service for custom RAL color matching on aluminum components. Products are distributed exclusively through qualified specialist retailers and supported by digital tools (Designfinder, Wohninspiration, Farbgruppenfinder), mobile apps (erfal.shop, erfal.info, my erfal), and an architect portal. erfal employs over 480 people at its Falkenstein facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plissees pleated blinds Custom-made pleated blinds for windows in S-plissee (16mm SMART), M-plissee (20mm) and L-plissee (32mm MAXI) sizes for residential and commercial windows.
• DUETTE Wabenplissees honeycomb pleated blinds Honeycomb cellular pleated blinds in S (20mm), M (25mm), L (32mm) and XL (64mm) sizes providing energy-saving thermal insulation, light control and acoustic absorption.
• Rollos roller blinds Custom-made roller blinds with over 350 fabric options in different colours and patterns, including special types such as roof window roller blinds and nano roller blinds.
• Doppelrollos double roller blinds Double roller blinds combining two fabric types with alternating transparent and opaque sections for variable privacy and sun protection.
• Flächenvorhänge panel curtains Panel curtains for large window fronts and open floor plans; the 2026 collection includes digital print designs, patterns and wall-mounting options.
• Aluminium-Jalousien aluminium venetian blinds Aluminium venetian / jalousie blinds in 16mm, 25mm, 35mm and 50mm slat sizes for adjustable light control with various colour and finish options.
• Holzjalousien wooden venetian blinds (Pure Wood) Wooden venetian blinds with natural wood lamellas; the Pure Wood collection features 70 different wood grain varieties in linden wood.
• Lamellenvorhänge lamellar/vinyl vertical curtains Lamellar/vinyl vertical curtains in 63mm, 89mm, 127mm and 250mm widths; the 2022 collection includes 282 different fabrics and recycled-plastic options.
• Außenraffstore external sun blind systems External venetian / sun blind systems mounted outside windows for enhanced sun protection and thermal control.
• Beschattungsanlagen shading installations Complete sun control and shading installations for various residential and commercial applications.
• Verdunklungsanlagen blackout systems Blackout systems for full light blocking, suitable for bedrooms, home theatres and other rooms requiring total darkness.
• ISIFIX insect screen tension frames for windows Custom-made insect screen tension frames for windows, including the ISIFIX SP3 (2026) generation with smart clip-based mounting that requires no drilling.
• Insect screens for doors Insect protection solutions for doors including swinging frames, sliding doors and pleated insect screen doors in various configurations.
• Lichtschachtabdeckungen light well covers (LiSA, RESi, TERRESA) Millimetre-precise light well / cellar window covers based on the NEHER system with LiSA, RESi and TERRESA models: flat aluminium profiles, all-around brush sealing, fine-mesh stainless steel grating, walkable and vehicle-capable options, slip- and break-resistant.
• Pollenschutzgitter pollen protection screens (Polltec) Pollen protection screens / mesh for allergy sufferers, featuring Polltec pollen filter fabric integrated into insect screen systems.
• Vorhangstangen & -schienen curtain rods and rails Curtain rods, curtain rails, covers and decorative accessories, with all aluminium products available with the COFLEX powder-coating colour programme for matching façade colours.
• Flow Wellenbandsystem wave band curtain system Wave band system for elegant curtain draping with smooth, wave-like folds.
• eACCU battery-powered electric drive Modern battery-operated electric drive for roller blinds and pleated blinds enabling Smart Home integration without hardwiring; programmable via app with video instructions.
• Bliss smart home automation system Smart home motor and automation system integrated into erfal sun protection products for automated and app-based operation.
• COFLEX custom powder-coating colour programme Individual powder-coating service for aluminium parts (insect screen frames, sun protection profiles, covers, guide rails, curtain rods and rails) in any RAL special custom colour, NCS, Nepexal, wood decors and pre-anodised finishes, matching window frames and façades; recognised as finalist of the BESSER LACKIEREN Award 2020.
• Blindspace concealed curtain rail system Concealed curtain rail system featured in the erfal architect portal for seamless architectural integration.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BeskocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBesko Einkaufsgesellschaft m.b.H., based in Hallwang, Austria (Wiener Bundesstraße 79, 5300 Hallwang), is a purchasing cooperative for specialist retailers in Austria. erfal cooperates with Besko as part of its Austrian distribution strategy, participating in cooperative marketing and sales campaigns.
• Decor-UnioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDecor-Union Einkauf und Service GmbH, based in Hannover, Germany (Brüsseler Straße 3, 30539 Hannover), is a purchasing and service cooperative for specialist retailers in Germany. erfal participates in Decor-Union's cooperative programs for marketing and sales.
• Euretco BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuretco BV, based in Hoevelaken, Netherlands (Koninginneweg 1, 3871 JZ Hoevelaken), is a purchasing cooperative serving specialist retailers in the Netherlands. erfal's partnership enables distribution through Dutch specialist dealers.
• FHR (Fachhandelsring GmbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFHR Fachhandelsring GmbH, based in Harthausen, Germany (Am Pfaffensee 4, 67376 Harthausen), is a specialist retail cooperative. erfal participates in FHR cooperative sales and marketing activities.
• MZE (Möbel-Zentral-Einkauf GmbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMZE Möbel-Zentral-Einkauf GmbH (Unternehmensbereich 2HK), based in Neufahrn bei Freising, Germany (Lohweg 31, 85375 Neufahrn), is a purchasing cooperative serving the furniture and home accessories retail sector. erfal cooperates with MZE for distribution through its member retailers.
• Südbund (Einkaufsverband für Heimtextilien eG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSüdbund Einkaufsverband für Heimtextilien eG, based in Backnang, Germany (Welzheimer Straße 6, 71522 Backnang), is a purchasing cooperative for home textiles specialist retailers. erfal participates in Südbund events including the regional 'Wohntage' trade fairs and cooperative marketing campaigns.
• WOHNUNIONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWOHNUNION Einkaufs- und Marketing GmbH & Co. KG, based in Vienna, Austria (Altmannsdorferstraße 76/12/1/2A, 1120 Wien), is a purchasing and marketing cooperative for Austrian specialist retailers. erfal cooperates with WOHNUNION for Austrian market distribution.
• SLS (Sonne-Licht-Schatten Fachhandelskooperations GmbH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSLS Sonne-Licht-Schatten Fachhandelskooperations GmbH, based in Graz, Austria (Petersbergenstraße 7, 8042 Graz), is a specialist retail cooperative focused on sun protection products. erfal's partnership with SLS enables targeted distribution through Austrian sun protection specialists.
• SBH GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSBH GmbH, based in Ettlingen, Germany (Am Hardtwald 9, 76275 Ettlingen), is a purchasing cooperative member through which erfal participates in cooperative dealer programs.
• Schattenfinder (markilux GmbH + Co. KG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchattenfinder is an online advisor platform for sun protection solutions at www.schattenfinder.de, provided by markilux GmbH + Co. KG (Hansestraße 53, 48282 Emsdetten, Germany). erfal participates as a featured manufacturer on the Schattenfinder platform alongside Bahama and markilux, enabling end consumers to find erfal products through an independent comparison and advisor tool. This positions erfal alongside leading sun protection brands.
• RAL-Gütegemeinschaft (RAL Deutsches Institut für Gütesicherung und Kennzeichnung e.V.)coreOthersRAL Deutsches Institut für Gütesicherung und Kennzeichnung e.V., based in Bonn, Germany (Fränkische Straße 7, 53229 Bonn), is Germany's independent institute for quality assurance and certification. erfal operates under RAL quality standards for its products and manufacturing processes.
• VIS (Verband innenliegender Sicht- und Sonnenschutz e.V.)minorOthersVIS Verband innenliegender Sicht- und Sonnenschutz e.V., based in Wuppertal, Germany (Hans-Böckler-Straße 205, 42109 Wuppertal), is the industry association for interior sun protection. erfal is a member of this trade association.
• VDS (Verband Deutscher Sonnenschutzreiniger e.V.)minorOthersVDS Verband Deutscher Sonnenschutzreiniger e.V., based in Frankfurt a.M., Germany (Miquelallee 191, 60320 Frankfurt a.M.), is the trade association for sun protection cleaning professionals. erfal cooperates with this association.
• NEHER-System (for light well covers)coreTechnology or Integrationerfal's LiSA, RESi, and TERRESA light well/cellar window cover products are manufactured based on the NEHER system. NEHER is a specialized German manufacturer of basement window protection and ventilation systems. This partnership enables erfal to offer high-quality, system-compatible light well covers as part of its insect protection product range.
• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSomfy is a leading global manufacturer of motorized and connected solutions for home and building automation. erfal integrates Somfy motors and control systems into its sun protection products, enabling automated and smart home control of roller blinds, pleated blinds, and venetian blinds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WAREMA: WAREMA is Germany's largest sun protection manufacturer producing interior blinds, exterior shutters, and awnings; comparable to erfal across the same product categories, distribution model, and Central European customer base.
• MHZ Hachtel: MHZ is a German manufacturer of custom-made window coverings (blinds, pleated blinds, curtain rails) with similar specialist-retailer distribution and product breadth to erfal.
• Schenker Storen: Schenker Storen is a Swiss custom manufacturer of roller shutters, blinds, and sun protection; comparable in custom-made millimetre-precise products and specialist dealer/distributor go-to-market.
• Roma KG: Roma is a German manufacturer of roller shutters and sun protection systems with comparable custom-made product philosophy and specialist-dealer distribution in German-speaking Europe.
• Reflexa: Reflexa is a German manufacturer of roller shutters, exterior sun protection, and insect screens; comparable in custom manufacturing, dealer-channel distribution, and focus on the German-speaking market.
• Coulisse: Coulisse is a Dutch manufacturer of made-to-measure window coverings (roller, Roman, pleated) with a strong fabric and motorization portfolio; competes directly with erfal in Benelux and broader European dealer channels.
• markilux: markilux is a premium German awnings/sun protection manufacturer; erfal is co-listed on the Schattenfinder platform with markilux, indicating direct overlap in custom sun protection solutions for residential consumers.
• Griesser: Griesser is a Swiss manufacturer of sun and weather protection systems with comparable custom product positioning; serves overlapping commercial/architectural and residential customers in the DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Hunter Douglas is the global leader in custom window coverings with a much broader product portfolio and international footprint; competes with erfal across multiple European commercial and residential segments.
• Somfy: Somfy is the global leader in motors and smart-home automation for window coverings and is a current technology integration partner of erfal; comparable at the motorization/smart-home category level though Somfy supplies components rather than finished window treatments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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