D-Fence

What D-Fence does

D-Fence NV is a Belgian designer and manufacturer of custom aluminium gates and perimeter-fencing solutions, headquartered in Dendermonde, Belgium, with a wholesale distribution operation in Schoonaarde. Founded around 2000 and operating for over 20 years, the company serves primarily residential homeowners in Flanders, with a secondary segment for industrial and commercial properties. The product portfolio centres on two flagship categories—sliding gates (Schuifpoorten) and swing gates (Draaipoorten)—offered in aluminium and steel constructions, alongside garden fencing, wire fencing, wire panels, gabions, gate automation systems, and integrated mailbox solutions. Style collections span Modern, Classic, Wooden, and Industrial designs, all manufactured to customer-specified dimensions, RAL colours, and automation preferences. Sales are predominantly quote-based with no published price list.

The company's core technology consists of proprietary aluminium undercarriage profiles for its sliding-gate line—Aluette, Terminus, and Pretorian—each integrating the motor within the undercarriage to deliver cantilever operation with passage widths from 5 m up to 12 m single (24 m combined). The swing-gate line features the Invisio motor system, invisibly mounted inside the vertical gate profile. Automatic gates are pre-assembled and factory-tested under a "plug-and-play" concept intended to reduce on-site installation to a small number of contractor steps. Automation components integrate with third-party access-control brands including Fermax (intercoms) and Niko (videophones); mailboxes and parcel boxes are offered via a partnership with e-Safe. Gates are CE-compliant and finished with powder coating for corrosion resistance.

D-Fence operates a dual-channel go-to-market model: a quote-based retail showroom in Dendermonde (open Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons by appointment) for end customers, and a wholesale trade counter in Schoonaarde—recently consolidated into the Dendermonde site from 12/1—that serves contractors and private buyers. All pricing is quote-driven, with a 25% cancellation fee rising to 100% once fabrication has commenced. A network of independent installation partners handles on-site fitting. The company is privately held with no disclosed outside investors, operates exclusively in Belgium, and has no disclosed revenue.

Name

D-Fence

Legal name

D-FENCE NV

Website

https://dfence.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

D-Fence NV is a Belgian designer and manufacturer of custom aluminium sliding and swing gates, fencing materials, and gate automation systems, serving Belgian residential and light-industrial customers via a Dendermonde showroom and wholesale trade counter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Gates and Fencing Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (332618), Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing (33261)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Gate Automation, Access Control & Operator Repair (HSAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC), Fence Panel & Picket Repair/Replacement (HSAGAJAD), Privacy Screens, Lattice & Windbreak Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Custom aluminium gates
• Sliding gate manufacturer
• Swing gate fabrication
• Fencing wholesale materials
• Gate automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Dendermonde

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom gate manufacturing and sales: D-Fence designs and manufactures bespoke aluminium gates (swing gates and sliding gates) to customer specifications. Orders are quote-based, requiring a signed technical drawing with 'Akkoord voor fabricatie' (approval for fabrication). Revenue is generated through one-time sale of the finished gate. Customization options include style (Modern, Classic, Wood, Industrial), RAL colour, and manual or automated operation.
2. Gate automation and access control systems: D-Fence supplies and installs automation systems (motors, keypads, remote controls, smartphone apps, videophones, intercoms) for its own gates and potentially third-party gates. These are add-on products sold alongside gate orders, generating additional per-unit revenue.
3. Wholesale fencing materials: D-Fence operates as a wholesaler (groothandel) of fencing materials in Schoonaarde, supplying wire fencing, wire panels, garden fencing, gabion/stone basket systems, and modular garden fencing components (composite, wood, aluminium, concrete). Open to both professionals (with VAT number) and private individuals. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

D-Fence designs, manufactures, and supplies custom-made aluminium gates (sliding and swing), gate automation and access control systems, and a wholesale range of fencing materials (wire, panels, garden fencing, gabions) and mailboxes. Production is quote-based with each gate built to customer-specified dimensions, style, RAL colour, and automation choice, complemented by a network of professional installation partners.

Product overview

D-Fence is a Belgian manufacturer specializing in custom-designed gates and fencing solutions. The product portfolio centers on two core product lines: sliding gates (Schuifpoorten) and swing gates (Draaipoorten), each available as aluminum or steel constructions with manual or automatic operation. Supporting product categories include garden fencing (Tuinafsluiting), wire fencing (Draadafsluiting), wire panels (Draadpanelen), gabions/stone cages (Steenkorven), gate automation systems (Automatisatie), and integrated mailboxes (Brievenbussen). Gates are offered in four distinct style collections: Modern (Moderne Poorten), Classic (Klassieke Poorten), Wooden (Houten Poorten), and Industrial (Industriepoorten). Key sliding gate models include Aluette, Terminus, Pretorian (aluminum cantilever), and Taurus (steel cantilever). The company operates as both a wholesaler (groothandel) and maintains a showroom, serving both residential and commercial customers across Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schuifpoorten (Sliding Gates) Custom sliding gates in rail-mounted or cantilever (free-running) configurations, available in aluminium (Aluette up to 5 m passage, Terminus up to 10 m, Pretorian up to 12 m / 24 m combined) and steel (Taurus), with manual or automatic operation. For homeowners and industrial sites seeking perimeter gates tailored to specific passage widths.
• Draaipoorten (Swing Gates) Custom aluminium swing gates (single or double leaf) opening inward or outward, available with above-ground motors, underground motors, articulated arm motors, or the Invisio motor integrated invisibly within the gate wing profile (for wings up to 2.5 m wide / 150 kg). Powder-coated, lightweight, and sturdy; for residential driveways and commercial entrances.
• Automatisatie (Gate Automation) Gate automation and access-control systems for sliding and swing gates, including motors, keypads, remote controls, smartphone/tablet apps, and Fermax and Niko audio/video intercoms. Compatible with D-Fence gates and offered as add-on solutions to enable remote- and app-based entry.
• Tuinafsluiting (Garden Fencing) Modular garden fencing systems available in composite, wood, aluminium, and concrete variants, including the H-extreme aluminium groove post system for combining with wood and composite panels. Sold by linear metre via quote for residential gardens.
• Draadafsluiting (Wire Fencing) Wire fencing solutions including harmonicagaas (tennis wire), tuindraad (garden wire), and schapendraad (sheep wire) for garden and pasture boundaries; available in green (RAL 6005) and black (RAL 9005) PVC-coated finishes.
• Draadpanelen (Wire Panels) 2D and 3D rigid wire panel fencing systems with V-profiled stiffeners for added strength; available in lighter (6/5/6) and industrial (8/6/8) variants in RAL 6005, 7016, and 9005 colours.
• Steenkorven (Gabions) Custom-made gabion walls and columns filled with stones or pebbles, fabricated from zinc/aluminium wire with 50x50 and 75x75 mm mesh sizes. Includes the Easy Box pre-assembled DIY option and stone wall (steenschutting) variant at 90 mm thickness for residential and commercial landscape applications.
• Brievenbussen (Mailboxes) Mailbox solutions integrated into gate posts for swing and sliding gates, including standard and parcel-compartment options, with e-Safe partnership offering 24/7 parcel delivery and collection systems for residential customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sliding gate passage up to 24 m when two Pretorian gates are combined
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• e-SafeminorStrategic or Co-development Partnere-Safe is D-Fence's partner for parcel and mailbox solutions. e-Safe addresses the problem of missed deliveries by enabling 24/7 home delivery and collection of parcels and letters, with a focus on design. D-Fence offers e-Safe parcel boxes in its range, and they are showcased in D-Fence's showroom and referenced in marketing materials for the brievenbussen (mailbox) product line.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wisniowski: Polish manufacturer of custom metal gates, fencing, and garage doors serving residential and industrial customers across Europe. Closely comparable to D-Fence's custom aluminium gate model with comparable style and automation breadth, and a relevant competitive reference for cross-border expansion.
• Betafence: European fencing and gate manufacturer with a strong perimeter-security portfolio including sliding/swing gates and panels. Comparable to D-Fence's fencing and gate offering, but with a much larger industrial footprint and brand recognition.
• Gardival: Spanish custom metal gate and fencing manufacturer offering swing, sliding, and pedestrian gates for residential and industrial customers. Closely comparable to D-Fence's bespoke aluminium gate model, with a regional rather than international footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Hörmann: Europe's largest manufacturer of doors, gates, and operators, with a broad residential and industrial portfolio. Directly comparable to D-Fence across swing and sliding gates and automation, but operates at far greater scale and across many countries.
• Came: Italian global supplier of gate automation, access control, and home automation systems. Comparable to D-Fence on gate motors, automation, and intercom/access-control integrations, but operates as a broad automation incumbent rather than a custom gate manufacturer.
• Nice (NICE Group): Global home automation group offering gate operators, intercoms, and smart-home control. Overlaps with D-Fence's automation and access-control product range and competes at the operator/integrator layer rather than custom gate fabrication.
• FAAC: Italian manufacturer of automation systems for gates, doors, and barriers, with broad European installer and distributor coverage. Comparable to D-Fence on gate motors and access control and a likely competitor for D-Fence's automation supply.

Emerging players

• Locinox: Belgian manufacturer of gate hardware, fencing accessories, and automation components. Same Belgian base as D-Fence with overlapping installer-channel focus, but supplies components rather than finished custom gates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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