BoWiDo
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersHerbstein, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
BoWiDo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BoWiDo
- Legal name
- LB. Profile GmbH
- Website
- https://bowido.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BoWiDo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Materials
- NAICS
- Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI), Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)
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Where BoWiDo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Herbstein
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
BoWiDo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Aluminium profile system sales: Sale of aluminium window and door profile systems (windows, entrance doors, sliding doors) to fabricators and installers in the commercial and residential construction market.
- PVC profile system sales: Sale of PVC/window profile systems including GEALAN and Schüco Living ranges to fabricators and installers.
- Accessories sales: Sale of accessories including glass, seals, handles, and other components to complement the profile systems.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
BoWiDo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BoWiDo (LB. Profile GmbH) distributes and fabricates PVC and aluminum window and door profile systems for the German commercial object business and residential construction market. The portfolio spans PVC window/door/sliding systems from GEALAN and Schüco, the own-brand LB PCD PVC line, Schüco aluminum window, entrance door and sliding/folding door systems, plus accessories such as glass, seals, handles, and ventilation units. Products are sold primarily to fabricators and installers via a dedicated Klaes Cloud ordering portal and project-based inquiry forms, with a secondary direct-to-homeowner sales channel.
Product overview
BoWiDo (LB. Profile GmbH) is a PVC and aluminum window and door systems distributor operating as a multi-brand portfolio. The product portfolio comprises two main material categories: PVC systems sourced from GEALAN and Schüco brands, and aluminum systems from Schüco. PVC offerings include seven GEALAN profile lines (SMOOVIO, LINEAR, KUBUS, S 7000, S 8000, S 9000) and own-brand LB PCD systems (PCD 70, PCD 82, PCD 82 XT), alongside Schüco Living PVC windows and entrance/sliding doors. Aluminum systems span Schüco AWS window profiles (70 HI, 75 SI, 90 SI), ADS/AD UP entrance doors (multiple variants), and sliding/folding doors including the ASS 50, ASE 60, ASE 80, and ASS 70 FD. The company also offers accessories including glass, seals, and handles. Products are distributed through two German locations in Herbstein and Ulm.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LB PCD: PVC window system product line
- GEALAN-SMOOVIO
- GEALAN-LINEAR
- GEALAN-KUBUS
- GEALAN-S 9000
- GEALAN-S 8000
- GEALAN-S 7000
- SCHUECO Living
- ASS 50
- ASS 70 FD
- ASE 60
- ASE 80
- AWS
- ADS
Products and services
- GEALAN-SMOOVIO® PVC window profile system from GEALAN featuring modern design and high thermal insulation for residential and commercial buildings. Distributed to fabricators and installers.
- GEALAN-LINEAR® PVC window profile system with linear, minimalist design aesthetic and good thermal performance. Distributed to fabricators and installers.
- GEALAN-KUBUS® PVC window system featuring a cubic, geometric design with narrow sightlines and high thermal efficiency. Distributed to fabricators and installers.
- GEALAN-S 9000® Premium PVC window system offering superior thermal insulation and design flexibility for residential and commercial applications.
- GEALAN-S 8000® High-performance PVC window system with excellent thermal and acoustic insulation values for residential and commercial buildings.
- GEALAN-S 7000® PVC window system providing good thermal insulation with cost-effective performance for residential and commercial projects.
- LB PCD 70 Own-brand PVC window profile system with 70mm installation depth for residential applications. Manufactured/distributed by BoWiDo.
- LB PCD 82 Own-brand PVC window profile system with 82mm installation depth for enhanced thermal performance in residential and commercial applications.
- LB PCD 82 XT Enhanced version of the LB PCD 82 PVC window system with extended thermal insulation capabilities for high-performance applications.
- SCHUECO Living Kubus 6 Schüco PVC window system with minimalist cubic design and 6-chamber technology for energy-efficient residential and commercial applications.
- SCHUECO Living Variant 15 Schüco PVC entrance door system offering security, thermal efficiency, and design versatility for residential applications.
- SCHUECO Living 82 AS Schüco PVC window system with 82mm installation depth and high thermal insulation standards for residential and commercial buildings.
- SCHUECO Living 82 MD Schüco PVC window system with 82mm depth featuring triple-seal technology for maximum weather protection in residential and commercial applications.
- SCHUECO Living Slide Schüco PVC sliding door system for seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces in residential applications.
- AWS 70 HI Schüco aluminum window system with 70mm installation depth and high insulation values for residential and commercial applications.
- AWS 75 SI Schüco aluminum window system with 75mm depth and superior insulation (Super Insulation) for residential and commercial applications.
- AWS 90 SI Schüco premium aluminum window system with 90mm depth achieving passive house levels of insulation for high-performance residential and commercial buildings.
- ADS 70 HI Schüco aluminum entrance door system with 70mm depth and high insulation for residential applications.
- ADS 70 HD HI Schüco heavy-duty aluminum entrance door system designed for high-traffic applications with superior insulation for commercial and residential buildings.
- ADS 75 SI Schüco aluminum entrance door with 75mm depth offering excellent thermal and security performance for residential and commercial applications.
- ADS 90 SI Premium Schüco aluminum entrance door meeting passive house standards with 90mm installation depth for high-performance residential and commercial buildings.
- AD UP 75 Aluminum entrance door system with 75mm profile depth for modern architectural requirements in residential and commercial applications.
- ASS 50 Schüco aluminum sliding door system with 50mm profile depth suitable for large openings with slim sightlines; Uw-value 1.9 W/(m²·K) and sound reduction up to 40 dB(A).
- ASE 60 Schüco aluminum lift-and-slide door system with 60mm depth and excellent thermal insulation values (Uw 1.1 W/(m²·K)) for residential and commercial applications.
- ASE 80 Schüco high-insulation aluminum lift-and-slide door system designed for passive house applications with Uw-value of 0.99 W/(m²·K) and configurable SmartClose and SmartStop technology.
- ASS 70 FD Schüco aluminum folding door system with 70mm depth, narrow sightlines, 90° building-corner opening, flat thermally insulated barrier-free threshold, and magnetic holder; Uw-value ≥ 2.4 W/(m²·K) and burglar resistance up to RC 2.
- Glass (Glas) Glass products for windows and doors including float glass, clearvision, fire-resistant glass, and safety glass options sold to fabricators and installers.
- Seals (Dichtung) Sealing products for windows and doors ensuring weather tightness and energy efficiency, sold as accessories to fabricators and installers.
- Handles (Griffe) Window and door handles available in various designs and security levels, sold as accessories to fabricators and installers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Uw-value as low as 0.99 W/(m²·K) with ASE 80 system (passive house level)
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Companies that use BoWiDo
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BoWiDo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature12 records
BoWiDo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SchücocoreSchüco is a key technology partner providing aluminium profile systems (AWS window systems, ADS entrance door systems, ASS and ASE sliding systems) that BoWiDo distributes and fabricates for the German market.
- GEALANcoreGEALAN supplies PVC profile systems (GEALAN-SMOOVIO, GEALAN-LINEAR, GEALAN-KUBUS, GEALAN-S series) that BoWiDo distributes and fabricates.
- ReynaerscoreReynaers provides aluminium profile systems that BoWiDo distributes as part of its product portfolio.
- GeigerminorGeiger (Geiger Gruppe) is a wood systems construction partner featured in BoWiDo's partner showcase, indicating a collaborative relationship for building projects involving combined material systems.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
BoWiDo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Profine GmbH (KÖMMERLING): Profine, operating the KÖMMERLING brand, is a major European PVC profile manufacturer serving German fabricators and project customers. It is directly comparable to BoWiDo's PVC window and entrance door range.
- Aluplast GmbH: Aluplast is a major German PVC window and door profile manufacturer with a strong domestic fabricator network. BoWiDo even carries Aliplast as a partner, and Aluplast competes in the same PVC system categories served by BoWiDo.
- GEALAN Fenster-Systeme: GEALAN supplies BoWiDo's PVC profile lines (SMOOVIO, LINEAR, KUBUS, S series) and is part of the VEKA Group. As a major PVC profile manufacturer with its own fabricator network in Germany, it is directly comparable to BoWiDo's PVC side.
- Reynaers Aluminium: Reynaers is one of BoWiDo's named aluminium partners and is itself a leading European aluminium systems manufacturer with direct sales to fabricators and architects, making it both a supplier and a competitive peer.
- heroal: heroal is a German manufacturer of aluminium window, door, and sliding systems serving both residential and commercial object business. It competes head-on with BoWiDo's Schüco-sourced aluminium portfolio in the German market.
Broad incumbents
- Schüco: Schüco is BoWiDo's largest technology partner for aluminium systems (AWS, ADS, ASS, ASE), and is itself a global fenestration manufacturer with its own direct distribution across Europe. It overlaps BoWiDo's aluminium range while also competing in adjacent channels.
- VEKA AG: VEKA is a leading global PVC profile systems manufacturer and parent of GEALAN. It competes directly with BoWiDo's PVC window offerings through its own distribution and fabricator network across Germany.
- REHAU Window Solutions: REHAU is one of Europe's largest PVC profile manufacturers for windows and doors, serving German fabricators and object-business projects. It competes for the same fabricator relationships that BoWiDo serves and offers an overlapping product portfolio.
- Hörmann: Hörmann is Germany's leading door manufacturer, particularly strong in entrance and object-business doors. While broader than BoWiDo's range, it competes for the same commercial object projects and aluminium/PVC entrance door specifications.
Regional players
- Internorm: Internorm is a major Austrian window and door manufacturer with a strong presence in the German-speaking market. It serves residential and commercial customers with comparable PVC/aluminium systems and competes for premium specification projects.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about BoWiDo
What does BoWiDo do?
BoWiDo (LB. Profile GmbH) distributes and fabricates PVC and aluminum window and door profile systems for the German commercial object business and residential construction market. The portfolio spans PVC window/door/sliding systems from GEALAN and Schüco, the own-brand LB PCD PVC line, Schüco aluminum window, entrance door and sliding/folding door systems, plus accessories such as glass, seals, handles, and ventilation units. Products are sold primarily to fabricators and installers via a dedicated Klaes Cloud ordering portal and project-based inquiry forms, with a secondary direct-to-homeowner sales channel.
Is BoWiDo a public or private company?
BoWiDo is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was BoWiDo founded?
BoWiDo was founded in 1980. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is BoWiDo based?
BoWiDo is headquartered in Herbstein, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does BoWiDo make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Aluminium profile system sales are the primary driver. The others are PVC profile system sales and accessories sales.
Who are BoWiDo's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Profine GmbH (KÖMMERLING), Aluplast GmbH, GEALAN Fenster-Systeme, Reynaers Aluminium and heroal. Broad incumbents are Schüco, VEKA AG, REHAU Window Solutions and Hörmann. Internorm is listed as a regional player.
Does BoWiDo have an API?
No public API is recorded for BoWiDo.
What industry is BoWiDo in?
BoWiDo's product category is Building Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAB, Interior Doors, with a secondary code of IMADAIAA, Exterior Doors. Its NAICS code is 321911 and its SIC code is 5031.