What HUET does

HUET is a family-owned French manufacturer of interior and exterior joinery (doors and windows) established in 1945 and operating as a brand of JH Industries SAS, headquartered in Challans, Vendée, with a share capital of €22 million. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes wood and aluminium doors and windows, with particular specialization in technical door blocks — fire-rated (EI30/EI60), acoustic (up to Rw 55dB), security, and specialized variants for demanding environments including healthcare (Anti Rayon X with lead shielding), thalassotherapy and balneotherapy (Thalasso line with moisture-resistant cores), laboratories, collective catering, and recording studios. Its proprietary Stylium aluminium sliding system holds 4 invention patents and exclusive design profiles, while the Technidécor engraving technology is a registered industrial design.

The company serves three primary market verticals: individual houses, collective housing and residences, and functional/ERP public buildings (hotels, healthcare, schools, theaters, cultural venues). Named enterprise references span hospitality (Shangri-La Paris, Sofitel Saint James London, Le Scribe, Saint Pancras London, Novotel Confluence Lyon), media (Radio France, Barking Recording Studio London), culture (Théâtre La Gaîté Lyrique Paris), healthcare (EHPAD Le Noble Age), education (Lycée Bertrand de Born), and collective housing (Résidences Le Pluriel, Richelieu). The commercial organization is segmented into dedicated director-led business units for ERP, Chantiers Fenêtres, and Logements Collectifs, supported by a national network of exclusive technical sales representatives.

Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales (interior doors, entry doors, technical doors, aluminium and PVC windows) and complementary professional services (QUALIBAT-certified installation in Ile-de-France and Western France, plus project logistics). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing on multi-year construction contracts, distributed across three dedicated professional portals (Espace Pro, Espace Pro Rénovation, HUET Distribution Nord Normandie) and serving 1500+ menuiseries clients throughout France. The company is privately held, family-led (Anne-Laure HUET serves as Directrice de la publication), employs 501–1000 people, and has no external PE/VC ownership signals. There is no evidence of AI/ML capabilities, digital platforms, or data-driven product features; the value proposition rests entirely on physical manufacturing expertise, regulatory certifications (NF fire ratings, QUALIBAT installation), patent-protected product design, and 75+ years of accumulated brand trust in the French construction market.

Name

HUET

Legal name

JH Industries

Website

https://huet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

HUET is a family-owned French manufacturer (est. 1945) of interior and exterior wood and aluminium doors and windows, specializing in fire-rated, acoustic, and technical doors for housing, collective residences, and ERP public buildings across France via B2B field sales and professional portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Doors and Windows Manufacturing

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

Keywords

• Door manufacturing
• Window manufacturing
• Fire-rated doors
• Acoustic doors
• Aluminium joinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Challans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Doors Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacture and sale of interior and exterior doors including communication doors, entry doors, technical doors (fire-rated EI30/EI60, acoustic, security), and palières doors. Both direct sales to construction professionals and through distribution channels.
2. Windows Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacture and sale of aluminium (Stylium, Sensalium) and PVC (Zendow) windows and patio doors. Products offered in supply-only or supply-and-installation packages.
3. Installation Services: Complete window installation services with qualified and QUALIBAT-certified installation teams in Ile-de-France and Western France regions.
4. Logistics and Project Management: Project management and logistics services for construction sites including delivery scheduling and palletization adapted to construction site requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HUET designs, manufactures, and distributes interior and exterior joinery products, including communication doors, entry doors (PVC and aluminium), technical doors (fire-rated EI30/EI60, acoustic, security, anti-rayon X, humidity-resistant), apartment entrance doors, door frames, and aluminium (Stylium, Sensalium) and PVC (Zendow) windows. The company serves three application domains: housing (individual and collective), hospitality, and public buildings (ERP), with specialized high-performance door blocks for demanding environments including healthcare, thalassotherapy, laboratories, and collective catering. HUET also provides window supply-and-installation services through QUALIBAT-certified teams in Ile-de-France and Western France.

Product overview

HUET is a family-owned French manufacturer (established 1945) of interior and exterior wood and metal joinery products, operating as part of JH Industries. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: Interior Doors (Portes de Communication, Portes Techniques with fire-rated EI30/EI60, acoustic 32-48dB, and specialized doors for medical/laboratory/spa environments) and Exterior Windows/Doors (Stylium and Sensalium Aluminium systems, Zendow PVC windows, and ZENDOOR/Stylium Door entry doors). HUET serves three market segments: residential housing, collective housing/residences, and functional buildings/ERP (Établissements Recevant du Public) including hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and theaters. The products are designed with various performance characteristics including fire resistance, acoustic insulation, thermal insulation, and anti-effraction protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stylium: Aluminum window and door product line including windows, French doors, sliding doors, and entrance doors
• ZENDOOR
• Zendow
• Sensalium
• Styliumdoor
• Technidécor
• Thalasso
• Euroflam
• Club
• Isaclub
• Isadx
• Chorus
• Axiome
• Clyvo
• Clyvo Maternelle

Products and services

• Portes de Communication (Interior Communication Doors) Interior communication doors for residential and collective housing, available in plane, engraved (Technidécor), molded, and postformed finishes.
• Portes d'Entrée (Entry Doors) Entry doors available in PVC (ZENDOOR) and Aluminium (Stylium Door) variants with multiple collections and color options.
• Portes Techniques (Technical Doors) Technical doors including fire-rated (Coupe Feu EI30/EI60), acoustic doors (32-48 dB), and specialized doors for specific environments such as healthcare, laboratories, and thalassotherapy.
• Portes Palières (Apartment Entrance Doors) Apartment entrance doors available in plane, engraved, lacquered, and laminated finishes for collective housing.
• Huisseries (Door Frames) Door frames including metallic variants (HC, HCI, HBI, Pyro) for various wall types and installation requirements.
• Stylium Aluminium Windows and Doors Aluminium window and door system with exclusive design profiles and 4 invention patents, offering thermal performance up to Uw 1.3 W/(m².K) and acoustic performance up to RAtr 32 dB.
• Sensalium Aluminium Windows Aluminium window product line for exterior applications.
• Zendow PVC Windows PVC window product line for exterior applications.
• Stylium Door (Aluminium Entry Door Collection) Aluminium entry door collection with 27 models across 3 collections (Lumière, Relief, Garden), featuring 7-point lock, anti-effraction glazing, and Polaris II handle.
• ZENDOOR (PVC Entry Door Collection) PVC entry doors with exclusive design, offering thermal insulation up to 40% superior to market standards, available in 3 collections (Lumière, Relief, Garden) with 40 color options.
• Anti Rayon X (X-ray Protection Door) X-ray radiation blocking door for medical facilities, featuring lead sheets (1mm) and radiography protection with acoustic Rw 42 (-2;-3) dB and EI60 fire rating.
• Thalasso Euroflam EI30 Moisture-resistant fire-rated door for collective catering, EI30 fire rating, ACROVYN finish in 15 colors.
• Thalasso Labo (Laboratory Door) Moisture-resistant laboratory door with polypropylene core, PVC frame, and Stadip Protect vitrage option.
• Thalasso (Balneotherapy Door) Moisture-resistant door for balneotherapy facilities.
• Chorus Acoustic Door Range (Chorus 39/42/43/46/49) Acoustic door range with sound reduction from Rw 39 dB to Rw 48 dB, EI30 fire rating, suitable for tertiary and hotel applications including prestigious hotel environments.
• Isadx Acoustic and Fire-Rated Doors (Isadx 3960 / Isadx 4260) Acoustic and fire-rated door with Rw 41-42 dB, EI60 fire rating, climate 3C stable, multi-layer variable density acoustic core.
• Euroflam Fire-Rated Door Range (EI30 / EI60) Fire-rated door range with EI30 and EI60 ratings, including DAS (automatic re-closing system) variants, Pyro versions for flexible partition walls, and double-action lintel pivot variants, Mode 2 NF Portes certified.
• Supply and Installation Services for Windows Complete window supply-and-installation services with QUALIBAT-certified installation teams in Ile-de-France and Western France regions, including project management, logistics, and palletization adapted to construction site requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% better thermal insulation than market standard for PVC doors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QUALIBATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnership for installation teams. HUET works with QUALIBAT-certified installation teams for window installation services in Ile de France and Western France, ensuring quality installation standards for construction projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian aluminium system supplier for windows, doors, sliding systems, and façades operating across Europe. Comparable to HUET's Stylium line in high-end aluminium design and performance, with a much wider international footprint.
• Schüco: German global leader in aluminium and PVC-U window, door, and façade systems. A broader incumbent that competes with HUET in premium aluminium window systems and ERP-grade technical solutions, with substantially greater scale and R&D.

Direct peers

• Bouvet: French industrial door and window manufacturer with a long heritage, comparable to HUET in technical doors and aluminium products for the public-building and commercial segments.
• Atlantem: French industrial group manufacturing PVC and aluminium windows, doors, and closures. Competes with HUET across menuiseries for individual and collective housing with similar national distribution.
• Millet Industrie: French aluminium window and door specialist with national reach. Overlaps directly with HUET's Stylium and Sensalium aluminium ranges and serves similar ERP, collective housing, and individual house segments.
• Lapeyre: Major French door, window, and home improvement specialist with a national retail and trade network. Overlaps with HUET on aluminium and PVC windows, entry doors, and technical interior doors for housing and ERP.
• K-Line: Leading French manufacturer of PVC windows and doors with national distribution. Directly competes with HUET's Zendow and ZENDOOR ranges in the French new-build and renovation markets with comparable B2B go-to-market.
• Janneau: French window and door manufacturer with a strong menuisier distribution network. Competes with HUET in PVC and aluminium windows, entry doors, and technical products for the French residential market.
• Tryba: French window and door manufacturer and installer with a national franchise network. Closely comparable to HUET in serving menuisiers and end-customers with PVC, aluminium, and wood windows plus entry doors.

Regional players

• Finstral: South Tyrolean window and entry door manufacturer with growing presence in France. Competes with HUET in premium PVC-aluminium windows and entry doors, primarily serving the French market from outside France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11446003
• Instagraminstagram.com/huet_portes_fenetres

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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