CEBEL

What CEBEL does

CEBEL is a French manufacturer of custom aluminum exterior products, headquartered in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier (Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). The company was established as a SAS with €400,000 of share capital and operates from a single production site that houses administrative teams, a design office and assembly workshops. Its portfolio centers on four categories: aluminum gates (swinging and sliding, available in 13+ design collections such as Douceur, Arica, Sahara, Orion and Classiques), bioclimatic pergolas offered in four models (premium CARAT, ARCADIE, affordable ELEMENT, and modular AUSTRAL), aluminum carports, and vertical ZIP screens (OPENZIP) using Serge Ferrari Soltis Veozip fabric. Add-on modules include integrated motorization, LED lighting, matching aluminum fencing, and a customer loyalty program called Club CEBEL.

The company's underlying technology is differentiated less by digital complexity than by mechanical craftsmanship. Gate profiles use approximately 30% more aluminum than competing products, with wall thicknesses of 2–3mm. Assembly is entirely mechanical — CHC screws, locking washers, 10mm backing plates — with no welding, which makes the products partially repairable in the field. Finishing relies on Qualicoat and Qualimarine certified powder coating, and all products carry a 10-year warranty. The CEBEL augmented reality mobile app supports customer visualization but is a configuration/visualization tool rather than a production system.

CEBEL sells exclusively through a network of certified installer partners branded 'Ambassadeurs', with more than 17 partners covering French regions from Lille and Paris to Bordeaux, Nice and Annecy. End customers are residential homeowners who request quotes either through the website (routed to a local ambassador) or directly via an installer. Pricing is quote-based on custom specifications; the company explicitly competes on quality rather than lowest price. The business is privately held and founder-controlled, with Lucien Crapiz as legal representative and Estelle Crapiz overseeing data protection; no external investors, funding rounds or M&A activity are disclosed in the source materials.

Name

CEBEL

Legal name

CEBEL

Website

https://cebel.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEBEL is a French manufacturer of custom aluminum gates, bioclimatic pergolas, carports and vertical ZIP screens, selling exclusively to residential homeowners through a nationwide network of certified 'Ambassadeurs' installer partners. Founded in 2012 and based in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, it competes on French-made craftsmanship and a 10-year warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom aluminum exterior products (gates, pergolas, carports, fences, ZIP screens)

NAICS

Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (331315)

SIC

Primary Production Of Aluminum (3334)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Project Development, Engineering & EPC (Smelters/Refineries) (IMAKACAO)

Keywords

• Aluminum gates
• Bioclimatic pergolas
• Aluminum fencing
• Outdoor carports
• Vertical ZIP screens

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-quentin-fallavier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminum gates (portails): Custom-made aluminum gates sold through ambassador network. Products include swinging gates (battants), sliding gates (coulissants), classic gates, and automated gates with integrated motorization. Pricing is quote-based based on specifications.
2. Bioclimatic pergolas: Custom aluminum bioclimatic pergolas with adjustable slats for outdoor comfort. Available in three ranges: CARAT (premium), ELEMENT (affordable), AUSTRAL (modular). Sold through certified installers.
3. Carports: Aluminum carport structures for vehicle protection, sold as custom-made products through the ambassador network.
4. Vertical ZIP screens: External sun protection screens for windows, verandas, and balconies using Soltis Veozip fabric. Available as standalone products.
5. Aluminum fences and gates: Custom aluminum fencing and pedestrian gates to match main gate installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEBEL is a French manufacturer that designs, fabricates, and sells custom-made aluminum exterior products, including swinging and sliding gates (200+ models across 13+ design collections), four ranges of bioclimatic and canvas pergolas (CARAT, ARCADIE/ARCADIE OPENTIS, ELEMENT, AUSTRAL), aluminum carports, vertical ZIP sun screens (OPENZIP), and matching aluminum fences with optional integrated motorization and LED lighting. Products are assembled by hand at the company's Saint-Quentin-Fallavier facility using proprietary reinforced profiles and no-weld mechanical assembly, and sold exclusively through a national network of certified installer partners.

Product overview

CEBEL is a French manufacturer (SAS, capital 400,000€) specializing in exterior aluminum products. The product portfolio centers on four core categories: (1) Aluminum gates in swinging and sliding configurations available in 13+ design collections (Douceur, Douceur bi-ton, Arica, Beipan, Carene, Ganymède, Kunshan, Sahara, Mauna Loa, Mayon, Orion, ATACAMA, Classiques), all featuring Qualicoat/Qualimarine certified powder coating and 10-year warranties; (2) Bioclimatic and canvas pergolas in four distinct models (CARAT with its signature angular design, ARCADIE/ARCADIE OPENTIS, affordable ELEMENT, and modular AUSTRAL); (3) Aluminum carports; and (4) Vertical ZIP screens (OPENZIP) using Serge Ferrari Soltis Veozip fabric. The offering is complemented by add-on modules including integrated motorization, LED lighting, aluminum fencing, and an augmented reality mobile application. Products are manufactured at CEBEL's Saint-Quentin-Fallavier facility with reinforced profiles (30% more aluminum), mechanical assembly without welding, and assembly by qualified workers, positioning them among the most robust gates on the market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OPENZIP: Vertical ZIP screen product line for windows and balconies providing solar protection with Soltis Veozip fabric by Serge Ferrari.

Products and services

• Portails battants en aluminium (Swinging Aluminum Gates) Custom-made swinging aluminum gates available in 13+ design collections (Douceur, Douceur bi-ton, Arica, Beipan, Carene, Ganymède, Kunshan, Sahara, Mauna Loa, Mayon, Orion, ATACAMA, Classiques) with optional motorization, integrated LED lighting, and various decorative finishes. Sold to residential homeowners through certified Ambassadeur installers across France.
• Portails coulissants en aluminium (Sliding Aluminum Gates) Sliding aluminum gates in the same design collections as the swinging models. Hand-assembled, custom-sized, and built without welding in CEBEL workshops, with options for motorization, lighting, and decorative elements. Sold through the Ambassadeur installer network.
• Pergola bioclimatique CARAT Premium-range bioclimatic aluminum pergola with a unique diamond-shaped angle design, ORIGINE FRANCE GARANTIE certification, integrated electrical outlets and LED lighting in posts. Available in attached (2-post) or island (4-post) configurations. Sold through certified installers.
• Pergola bioclimatique ARCADIE / ARCADIE OPENTIS Bioclimatic aluminum pergola with rectangular angles, sharing the technical features of CARAT. Offered in both bioclimatic (ARCADIE) and retractable canvas canopy (ARCADIE OPENTIS) variants. Sold through certified Ambassadeur installers.
• Pergola bioclimatique ELEMENT Affordable bioclimatic aluminum pergola with no visible screws, combining CEBEL's craftsmanship with a competitive price point. Provides solar protection, robust performance, and an accessible entry into the CEBEL pergola range.
• Pergola bioclimatique AUSTRAL Modular bioclimatic aluminum pergola engineered to adapt to all outdoor configurations, including L-shaped houses and wall-mounted installations. Additional modules can be added to create XXL outdoor living spaces.
• Carport ELEMENT Custom-made aluminum carport structure with a competitive quality/price ratio. Provides elegant and durable protection for vehicles while enhancing exterior aesthetics. Sold through the Ambassadeur installer network.
• Store vertical OPENZIP Vertical ZIP screen for windows, balconies, and verandas using Soltis Veozip fabric by Serge Ferrari. Filters up to 96% of UV rays, withstands winds up to 60 km/h, and offers pest protection with preserved visibility. Available with solar-powered motorization. Sold through certified installers.
• Clôtures aluminium (Aluminum Fences) Custom aluminum fences and pedestrian gates designed to match CEBEL main gate installations in style and color, providing complete exterior coherence. Sold through certified Ambassadeur installers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products carry a 10-year warranty, indicating confidence in durability
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ambassadeurs CEBEL networkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified installer partners across France who sell, measure, install, and provide after-sales service for CEBEL products. Partners include companies like AM ATLANTIQUE (Bordeaux), VEM (Var), DELTA'R 03 (Vichy), PORTANEUF (Sens), CPL (Limoges), FF HABITAT (Isère), VERVAS METAL (Roanne), GODSTORE (Lille), CARILLON FERMETURES (Lille), DVD INDUSTRIES (Grenoble), FPS (Annecy), SV3P (Yvelines), toofil concept (Nice).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CEBELFrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cebel-france

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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