SPENLE

What SPENLE does

SPENLE is a French family-owned manufacturer of technical doors and wall protection systems for demanding environments, founded in 1977 by Jean-Martin SPENLE and headquartered in a 4,300 m² production facility in Sarrebourg, France. The company operates as SPENLE DEVELOPPEMENT, a SARL with €180,000 of share capital, and remains under family control with Pascal SPENLE as legal representative. SPENLE's product portfolio addresses four vertical segments: hospitals and laboratories (airtight swing and sliding doors SP250/SP450, lead-lined X-ray doors SP240X/SP440X, AIR&FIRE STOP® airtight fire-rated doors, STILLROOM® soundproof doors); food industry (SP200-SP500 insulated cold-room doors, SP800/SP900 polyethylene double-swing doors, SP130 service doors, L22 PVC strip curtains); professional kitchens and restaurants (HYDROFEU® water-repellent fire doors, semi-insulated SP100/110/120 doors); and industry/logistics (SP2000 flexible PVC swing doors, strip curtains, high-density polyethylene bump rails and skirting). The underlying technology combines flexible PVC, polyethylene, 304L stainless steel, and compact laminate materials with proprietary multi-attribute specifications (EI30 fire rating combined with airtight, water-repellent, or acoustic performance).

The company's business model is built on made-to-order custom manufacturing sold exclusively through a network of distributors, partners, and installers — not direct-to-end-customer — covering France and more than 50 export countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Pricing is quote-based rather than published, reflecting the bespoke nature of each project. Revenue derives primarily from one-time sales of door systems (categorized as capital-equipment transactions) plus a recurring spare-parts stream covering hinges, seals, locks, rollers, guide rails, PVC strips, and fasteners compatible with both SPENLE doors and legacy LEICHLE-brand installations. The company is conservatively financed with no external institutional investment, has 11-50 employees, and has pursued growth through capacity expansion (the 2017 factory extension), product innovation (HYDROFEU® and AIR&FIRE STOP® launched 2019-2020), and internationalization supported by public co-financing (€150K FEDER grant).

Name

SPENLE

Legal name

SPENLE DEVELOPPEMENT

Website

https://spenle-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SPENLE is a French family-owned manufacturer, founded 1977 and based in Sarrebourg, that designs and produces custom technical doors — airtight, fire-rated, lead-lined, insulated, and flexible PVC — for hospitals, food-processing plants, professional kitchens, and industrial/logistics facilities in 50+ countries via a distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized technical doors for demanding environments

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADAIAA

Exterior Doors

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Doors, Windows & Architectural Openings

Keywords

• Technical door manufacturing
• Airtight hospital doors
• Insulated cold room doors
• PVC strip curtains
• Fire-rated kitchen doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarrebourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical door sales: Manufacture and sale of specialized doors (airtight, fire-rated, insulated, lead-lined, flexible PVC) for hospitals, food industry, restaurants, and industrial applications. Products are made-to-order and custom-manufactured to specifications.
2. Spare parts: Sale of replacement parts including door hinges, seals/gaskets, locks, rollers, guide rails, PVC strips, and fastening systems for SPENLE doors and competitor products (FERMOD components, compatible with old LEICHLE brand doors).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SPENLE manufactures made-to-measure technical doors and wall protection systems for demanding environments across four verticals: Hospitals/Laboratories (airtight, airtight fire-rated, acoustic and lead-lined X-ray doors), the Food Industry (insulated cold-room doors, polyethylene double-swing and service doors), Professional Kitchens/Restaurants (water-repellent and fire-rated doors), and Industry/Logistics (flexible PVC swing doors and strip curtains). The offering includes proprietary product families (HYDROFEU®, AIR&FIRE STOP®, STILLROOM®), compatible spare parts and accessories, and is sold via a partner/distributor/installer channel rather than direct retail.

Product overview

SPENLE is a family-owned French manufacturer (established 1977, based in Sarrebourg) specializing in technical doors and wall protection systems for demanding environments. The product portfolio spans four main sectors: Hospitals/Laboratories (airtight, fire-rated, soundproof, and X-ray protection doors), Food Industry (insulated cold room doors, double-swing polyethylene doors, and service doors), Professional Kitchens/Restaurants (water-repellent, fire-rated, and semi-insulated doors), and Industry/Logistics (flexible PVC swing doors, strip curtains, and wall impact protection). Core product lines include the SP250/SP450 airtight doors, AIR&FIRE STOP® fire-rated airtight doors, HYDROFEU® water-repellent fire doors, STILLROOM® acoustic doors, SP130/SP800 polyethylene doors, SP200-SP500 insulated doors, L22 strip curtains, and wall protection bump rails. Products are manufactured to order and custom-sized, with spare parts, BIM files, and configurators available for specification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HYDROFEU®: Water-repellent fire doors with EI30 fire rating for professional kitchens and food industry environments
• AIR&FIRE STOP®
• STILLROOM®
• L22
• D22
• O22

Products and services

• SP250 Airtight Swing Door Airtight swing door for hospitals and laboratories, designed to provide air-tight sealing to prevent particulate contamination in sterile environments.
• SP450 Airtight Sliding Door Airtight sliding door for hospitals and laboratories, providing air-tight sealing with a space-saving sliding mechanism.
• AIR&FIRE STOP® Airtight Fire-Rated Door Combined airtight and fire-rated swing door (EI30) for hospitals and laboratories, providing contamination control and fire protection in a single door, made-to-measure to project dimensions.
• STILLROOM® Soundproof Airtight Door Airtight and acoustic door for laboratories and hospitals requiring soundproofing, available in both swing (SP250 STILLROOM®) and sliding (SP450 STILLROOM®) versions.
• SP240X / SP440X Lead-Lined X-Ray Protection Doors Lead-lined doors for radiation protection in hospital X-ray rooms, available in swing (SP240X) and sliding (SP440X) configurations.
• SP150 HYDROFEU® Water-Repellent Fire Door EI30 fire-rated water-repellent door designed for professional kitchens and food industry environments, combining fire resistance with moisture and corrosion resistance and food-safe materials.
• SP200 / SP300 / SP400 / SP500 Insulated Doors Temperature-controlled insulated doors for cold rooms and refrigerated areas: SP200 (positive pivot), SP300 (negative pivot), SP400 (positive sliding) and SP500 (negative sliding), for the food industry.
• SP800 / SP900 Polyethylene Double-Swing Doors Double-action polyethylene swing doors for food industry and professional kitchens; SP800 is the standard version and SP900 the semi-insulated version.
• SP100 / SP110 / SP120 Semi-Insulated Service Door Semi-insulated service door for food industry and professional kitchen applications, providing moderate thermal separation in service areas.
• SP130 Polyethylene Service Door Water-repellent polyethylene service door for food industry and professional kitchens, insensitive to humidity and food-safe.
• SP2100 Flexible Swing Doors Flexible PVC swing doors for food industry applications, with soft vanes that allow quick passage and visibility through the opening.
• SP2000 Flexible PVC Swing Door Flexible PVC swing door for industry and logistics, designed for high-traffic areas requiring quick passage with thermal separation.
• L22 PVC Strip Curtains Flexible PVC strip curtains for industrial, logistics, cold storage and food industry applications, available in multiple grades including food contact, polar/cold, flame-retardant, UV-resistant and antistatic; sold with L22 (standard), D22 and O22 rail sub-systems.
• High-Density Polyethylene Wall Protection Systems (Bump Rails & Skirting) Impact protection systems made from high-density polyethylene, supplied as bump rails and skirting for industrial, food industry and professional kitchen walls to protect against forklift and pallet truck damage.
• Spare Parts and Accessories (Hinges, Seals, Rollers, Locks, Hanging Rails) Replacement components including stainless-steel and composite door hinges, silicone seal strips, sliding-door track rollers, locks, and hanging rails for PVC strip curtains; FERMOD-compatible spare parts also supported for old LEICHLE-brand doors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products exported to more than 50 countries worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• FERMODcoreTechnology or IntegrationFERMOD is a supplier of door hardware components including hinges (series 4521, 4523, 1573 HP, 1671 HP), locks (521 HP, 520 HP, 55, 55HP, 57, 57HP), and gaskets used in SPENLE doors. FERMOD products are standard components integrated into SPENLE door solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in door opening solutions with extensive fire-rated, acoustic, and specialty door product lines serving hospitals, commercial, and industrial customers. Directly competes with SPENLE in fire-rated and airtight specialty doors across multiple geographies.
• TMI International: Manufacturer and distributor of PVC strip curtains, flexible doors, and air curtains for industrial, commercial, and cold storage applications. Directly comparable to SPENLE's L22 PVC strip curtain and flexible swing door product lines.
• Manusa: Spanish manufacturer of automatic sliding and swing doors for hospitals, airports, and commercial buildings. Comparable to SPENLE in hospital automatic door and airtight door segments, particularly in European healthcare projects.
• Chase Doors (Chase Industries): US-based manufacturer of impact traffic doors, cold storage doors, and specialty doors for the food industry and logistics. Highly comparable to SPENLE's food industry and industrial polyethylene double-swing doors.
• Fermod: French manufacturer specializing in cold room and refrigerated door hardware and hinges used as components in cold storage doors, which SPENLE integrates into its own insulated door range. Comparable in food-industry cold storage door applications and customer overlap.
• GEZE: German manufacturer of door, window, and safety technology including fire and smoke protection doors, automatic sliding doors, and access control systems. Comparable to SPENLE in hospital and institutional specialty door segments.
• Metaflex: Dutch manufacturer specializing in airtight sliding and swing doors for cleanrooms, hospitals, and laboratories. Directly comparable to SPENLE's hospital/laboratory door offering, particularly in airtight contamination-control applications.
• Hörmann: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial, commercial, and residential doors including fire-rated doors, insulated doors, and high-speed doors. Highly comparable to SPENLE in fire-rated and insulated cold-room door segments, particularly across European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Tormax: Swiss manufacturer of automatic door systems, sliding doors, and integrated access solutions for healthcare, retail, and commercial buildings. Comparable to SPENLE in hospital automatic and sliding door applications.
• dormakaba: Swiss-listed global provider of access solutions, door hardware, and automatic doors for commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Overlaps with SPENLE in hospital and commercial door segments as part of a broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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