Durach

What Durach does

Durach GmbH is a German manufacturer of interior sun protection, glare protection, and room acoustic systems, founded in 1994 in Leutkirch, Germany, and operating as a privately held, family-owned Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH). The company builds made-to-order roller shutter systems (chain-driven K-series, motorized E-series, ZIP-guided, battery-powered, and BigSize cassette formats for large architectural facades), pleated blinds, electric curtain tracks (Glydea P-595, Power P-591), fabric panel tracks, vertical louver systems, and a portfolio of room acoustic elements (Sonic-Unity, Sonic-Panel, Sonic-Base, Soft-Frame, Sonic-Slice) under the principle "Our competence for your project!"

Core technology is centered on metallized Low-E fabrics with an ultra-thin aluminum coating achieving up to 85% heat reflection, thermally hardened polyester fleece acoustic cores rated at αw = 1.00 (Absorption Class A), and a CNC-controlled profile bending machine that enables custom corner, radius, and specialty bends for curtain and electric track rails. Manufacturing is conducted at the Leutkirch headquarters using 100% certified green electricity from in-house photovoltaic systems, and the company supplies BIM data (RFA), DWG drawings, technical data sheets, and a digital room acoustics calculator (Raumakustikrechner) to support architects and planners during specification.

Durach operates a project-based, quote-driven business model with no public pricing or e-commerce channel. Revenue is generated from one-time sales of customized manufactured systems plus technical consulting services covering energy value calculations (g-tot, Fc-Wert), acoustic planning, and DIN compliance support. Go-to-market is executed through a Germany-wide direct field sales force of approximately ten regional representatives (covering Baden-Württemberg, Berlin/Brandenburg/Sachsen, NRW Nord and Süd, Bayern Nord and Süd, Bremen/Niedersachsen, Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein/Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Rheinland-Pfalz/Hessen/Saarland) targeting architects and planners during early project phases, supplemented by trade fair participation (Architect@Work, BAU, R+T) and a digital download/lead capture infrastructure. Primary customer segments are commercial property developers, architects, and object-sector projects, with a secondary residential/homeowner segment. Named reference projects include Omniturm Frankfurt, EDGE ElbSide Hamburg, AXA Versicherung, BOSCH Power Tools, Fraport Conference Center, Estrel Tower Berlin, Goethe-Institut, Suhrkamp Verlag, and Deichmann Campus Essen.

Name

Durach

Legal name

Durach GmbH

Website

https://durach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Durach GmbH is a German manufacturer of customized interior sun protection, glare protection, and room acoustic systems, serving architects, commercial property developers, and object-sector projects across Germany and select European markets through project-based, made-to-order solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Sun Protection and Acoustic Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

Keywords

• Interior sun protection systems
• Glare protection solutions
• Room acoustic panels
• Custom roller blinds
• Electric curtain tracks

Headquarters

HQ city

Leutkirch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Sun Protection Systems: Sale of customized interior sun protection and glare control systems including roller blinds, pleated shades, vertical blinds, electric track systems, and acoustic elements. Products are made-to-order for specific building projects. Revenue is project-based with long sales cycles.
2. Technical Consulting Services: Architectural and technical consultation for building planning, including energy value calculations, acoustic planning, and compliance with DIN standards for screen workstations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Durach GmbH manufactures and sells made-to-order interior sun protection, glare protection, and room acoustic systems for commercial and residential buildings. Core product families include roller shutter systems (Rolloanlagen) in chain-driven, electric, battery, and ZIP-guided variants; room acoustic panels (Sonic-Unity, Sonic-Panel, Soft-Frame, Sonic-Base, Sonic-Slice); pleated blinds; electric curtain track systems; fabric panel tracks; and vertical louver systems.

Product overview

DURACH GmbH is a German manufacturer of high-quality interior sun protection, glare protection, and room acoustic systems for commercial and residential use, operating under the principle 'Our competence for your project!' for over 30 years. The product portfolio is organised into two core product families: (1) Rolloanlagen (roller shutter systems), encompassing chain-drive (K-series: K-45 through K-200), electric (E-series: E-60 through E-400 BigSize), battery-powered (Akkurollo), and ZIP-guided roller shutters, plus cassette-enclosed, counterweight, ball-impact-safe, and full blackout variants; and (2) Raumakustik (room acoustics), comprising acoustic panel product lines including Sonic-Unity, Sonic-Panel, Soft-Frame, Sonic-Base (acoustic column), and Sonic-Slice (round elements), alongside sound-absorbing acoustic fabrics. Supporting product lines include Plisseeanlagen (pleated blind systems) in tensioned, cassette, chain-drive, cord-drive, electric, roof window, and special-form configurations; Elektrozugschienen (electric curtain tracks) including Glydea P-595 and Power P-591 with smart building integration; Flächenvorhänge (fabric panel tracks and panels P-100); Lamellenvorhänge (vertical louver systems, Model G-127); Gardinenstoffe (curtain fabrics including TecWave glare protection curtain, Silence, Valon, Maleo); and Aufhängesysteme (hanging systems including Vorhanggarnituren and Up & Down). The Stoffkollektion (fabric collection) spans all product categories with options for transparency, blackout, thermal protection, digital printing, and certifications such as Öko-Tex Standard 100, Cradle-to-Cradle, and Trevira CS. All products are manufactured in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sonic-Unity: Acoustic panel combining acoustic absorption with aesthetic design, achieving absorption class A with αw = 1.00
• Sonic-Panel
• Sonic-Base
• Sonic-Slice
• Soft-Frame
• Glydea P-595
• Power P-591
• TecWave

Products and services

• Rolloanlagen (Roller Shutter Systems) Interior roller shutter systems providing sun and glare protection for commercial and residential interiors. Available in chain drive (K-series), electric (E-series), battery-powered, ZIP-guided, cassette-enclosed, counterweight, ball-impact-safe, and full blackout variants.
• Objektrollos BigSize (Large-Format Object Roller Shutters) Large-format custom roller shutters designed for demanding architectural projects, providing sun protection for expansive glass facades in commercial buildings. Models include E-300, E-350, E-360, and E-400 series.
• Sonic-Unity Acoustic Panel High-performance acoustic panel combining 50mm thermally hardened polyester fleece for broad-frequency sound absorption, rated alpha_w = 1.00 and Absorber Class A. Designed as a unified acoustic and design element.
• Sonic-Panel Acoustic Absorber Acoustic wall and ceiling absorber panel with aluminium frame and Basotect foam core, achieving Sound Absorption Class A. Can be wall or ceiling mounted or used as freestanding room dividers.
• Sonic-Base Acoustic Column Corner acoustic absorber column with 35cm Basotect foam core rated Sound Absorption Class A, effective in low and mid frequency ranges. Features aluminium frame and hardwood base plate.
• Sonic-Slice Round Acoustic Elements Round acoustic elements for wall and ceiling mounting with over 70 colour variants, achieving Sound Absorber Class A. Made with polyester fleece core and acoustic fabric cover, effective in mid and high frequency ranges.
• Soft-Frame Acoustic Panel Cost-effective acoustic panel with aluminium frame, acoustic polyester fleece core rated Sound Absorption Class A, and easy wall or ceiling mounting.
• Plisseeanlagen (Pleated Blind Systems) Pleated blind systems providing view and glare protection for any window, available in tensioned, free-hanging, chain-operated, cord-operated, electric, roof window, honeycomb, aluminium-coated, and winter garden configurations.
• Glydea P-595 Electric Curtain Track System Silent and flexible electric curtain track system for residential and commercial use. Compatible with smart building control systems, supporting operation via switch, remote, app, or automated sensors.
• Power P-591 Motorised Curtain Track Motorised curtain track system designed for large rooms and stage curtains, featuring motorised operation for heavy or oversized curtain installations.
• P-100 Fabric Panel System Ready-confectioned fabric panel track system using 2-track to 5-track aluminium extruded rails. Panels provide flexible room zoning and serve as both window decoration and room dividers.
• Lamellenvorhang Model G-127 (Vertical Louver System) Vertical louver/blind system providing adjustable light control via rotating vertical slats for private and commercial use.
• TecWave Glare Protection Curtain Metallised glare protection curtain fabric for large window surfaces, specifically developed for office and meeting rooms. Achieves Glare Protection Class 3 with high reflection values for heat protection and reduced air conditioning demand.
• E-250 100% Verdunkelung (Full Blackout Roller System) Electric roller system offering 100% full blackout for demanding commercial applications requiring complete light blocking.
• Vorhanggarnituren & Up & Down Curtain Rod Systems Stainless steel curtain rods and Up & Down hanging systems with side snap buttons or cord operation for height-adjustable curtain positioning, featuring custom bend options.
• Raffrollos (Roman Shade Systems) Roman shade systems providing a folded fabric sun protection solution with manual or motorised operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat reflection up to 85% through Low-E metalized fabrics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart Home partnership for controlling roller systems and pleated shades via Somfy's motorized drive systems. Integration enables operation via switch, remote control, or app through whisper-quiet electric drives.
• VIS (Verband innenliegender Sicht- und Sonnenschutz e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership promoting quality and innovation in interior sun protection. Contributes to developing technical standards for interior sun and glare protection to meet all building regulations and guidelines.
• DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of German Sustainable Building Council supporting planners, architects, and clients in selecting sustainable materials. Selected products are listed in the DGNB Navigator product database.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warema: Germany's largest sun and weather protection manufacturer, offering interior and exterior shading systems for commercial and residential projects. Warema is the most direct competitor to Durach in the German interior sun protection market and overlaps strongly on roller systems, pleated blinds, and architect-led specification.
• Reflexa: German manufacturer of external and internal sun protection including roller shutters, pleated blinds, and conservatory shading. Reflexa is a direct competitor in the German-made interior shading category, particularly in the residential and small commercial segments.
• Markilux: German premium manufacturer of awnings, external sun protection, and vertical roller systems. Markilux overlaps with Durach on roller-based interior sun protection and is similarly positioned as a quality-focused, German-made specialist targeting architects and planners.
• Schenker Storen: Swiss manufacturer of interior and exterior sun protection systems with a strong presence in German-speaking markets. Schenker Storen competes with Durach in commercial object-sector roller and pleated blind projects, particularly in Switzerland and southern Germany.
• Roma: German manufacturer of roller shutters, external blinds, and insect protection with a strong focus on made-to-measure systems for residential and commercial projects. Roma is a direct competitor in the German roller shutter segment where Durach's K- and E-series compete.
• Griesser: Swiss manufacturer of roller blinds, external venetian blinds, and sun protection systems for commercial and residential buildings. Griesser is a direct peer in the European interior and exterior sun protection category with comparable project-based specification selling.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window coverings and architectural products, with a broad portfolio spanning roller blinds, pleated shades, and motorized systems. Overlaps with Durach on commercial interior sun protection, especially in multinational projects, but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Emerging players

• BAUX: Swedish manufacturer of sustainable acoustic panels and design products for commercial interiors. BAUX overlaps with Durach's Sonic-Panel and Sonic-Unity product lines in the design-driven acoustic panel segment, particularly in modern office and cultural projects.
• Ecophon (Saint-Gobain): Global leader in acoustic ceilings and wall panels for commercial interiors. Ecophon is comparable to Durach's Sonic product family in the room acoustics category, representing a much larger incumbent that could expand into integrated acoustic-shading solutions.

Regional players

• Hella Sonnenschutz: Austrian manufacturer of external and internal sun protection systems with a strong presence in Austria and adjacent DACH markets. Comparable to Durach in product scope and quality positioning, primarily competing in the Austrian commercial sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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