What Folgner does

FOLGNER GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of window shading and sun protection systems, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Bad Aibling, Bavaria. Its product portfolio covers roller shutters (Rollläden), external venetian blinds (Raffstores), zip screens, awnings, rolling doors (Rolltore), and insect protection, marketed under the parent brand and the FORSA premium sub-brand. Products are 'Smart Home Ready,' certified to interoperate with Somfy, elero/Yubii Home, KNX, and Loxone, and increasingly feature solar-powered drives with extended autonomy (e.g., SkyTwin, up to 45 days without grid input).

The company operates two manufacturing facilities — the legacy Bad Aibling site and a 7,000 sqm plant opened in March 2022 in Rieschweiler-Mühlbach — and is currently led by third-generation owners Bernd Folgner and Sebastian Folgner. Its go-to-market is exclusively indirect, going to market through a certified 'Fachpartner' (specialist partner) installer network supported by the 'Level Up' partner program, the FOLGNER Forum industry event, and digital tools such as the ZipScreen Konfigurator and Fachpartner-Suche locator. Revenue mechanics are anchored in B2B2C sales of physical shading hardware through these installers to residential end customers; no direct-to-consumer channel or large commercial-contract exposure is evident, leaving the business exposed to German residential construction and renovation cycles.

Name

Folgner

Legal name

FOLGNER GmbH

Website

https://folgner-rolladen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FOLGNER GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer founded in 1977 that produces roller shutters, external venetian blinds, zip screens, awnings, rolling doors, and insect protection, serving residential customers through a certified Fachpartner installer network across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Shading & Sun Protection Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Window Shades Retail (Roller, Roman, Cellular/Honeycomb, Solar) (CRAIAKAB), Shutters Retail (Plantation, Interior/Exterior) (CRAIAKAE), Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE), Curtain, Blind & Shade Installation/Repair (HSAGAAAG)

Keywords

• Window shading systems
• Roller shutters
• External venetian blinds
• Zip screen systems
• Building sun protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Aibling

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Window Shading Products: Manufacturing and selling rolling shutters, venetian blinds, zip screens, awnings, rolling gates, and insect protection systems. Products are custom-manufactured to order with various material options (aluminum, PVC), colors (31 standard colors, 120+ RAL options), and drive systems (manual, electric, solar).
2. Smart Home Integration: Integration with smart home systems (Somfy, elero/Yubii Home, KNX, Loxone) for automated control of shading products. Products are 'Smart Home Ready' compatible.
3. Installation and Technical Services: Products are installed through certified Fachpartner network. The company provides technical documentation, configuration tools, and support for partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FOLGNER manufactures custom-made window and door shading products — roller shutters (Rolläden), external venetian blinds (FORSA Raffstore), ZipScreens, insect protection, awnings (Markisen), and rolling doors (Rolltore) — together with integrated solar-powered drive systems and smart home connectivity. Production occurs at two German facilities (Bad Aibling headquarters and Rieschweiler-Mühlbach) and products are sold exclusively through a certified Fachpartner dealer and installer network across Germany. A wide configuration palette (aluminum/PVC, 31 standard colors plus 120+ RAL options, manual/electric/solar drives) and the new SkyTwin combined shutter/ZipScreen system anchor the offering.

Product overview

FOLGNER is a German manufacturer of sun and view protection systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of products. The core product range includes roller shutters (Rolladen), external venetian blinds (Raffstore), vertical screens (ZipScreen), insect protection systems, awnings (Markisen), and rolling doors (Rolltore). The portfolio is organized around mounting systems including surface-mounted (Vorbauelemente) and sash-mounted (Aufsatzelemente) variants with models AK Variant 2.0, AK Variant EPS, and AK Reno 2.0. Smart home integration is available through compatibility with Somfy, elero/Yubii Home, KNX, and Loxone systems. Solar-powered drive options are offered for roller shutters, Raffstores, and ZipScreens. The newest innovation is SkyTwin, combining roller shutter and ZipScreen in one mounting system. All products are manufactured in Germany at facilities in Bad Aibling and Rieschweiler.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyTwin: Product innovation combining roller shutter and ZipScreen in one surface-mounted system
• FORSA
• FOLGNER Forum

Products and services

• Rolladen (Roller Shutters) Custom-manufactured roller shutters serving as facade design elements that protect against weather, heat, noise, heat loss, and unwanted views, offering energy-saving potential and additional burglary protection. Available in aluminum and PVC profile options, multiple box forms and surface-mounted (Vorbau) or sash-mounted (Aufsatz) variants.
• FORSA Raffstore (External Venetian Blinds) FORSA-branded external venetian blind system combining view, light, and glare protection in one product with infinitely adjustable lamellae that direct light as desired, block heat and support energy saving. The 2025 i88 lamella variants add shutter-style benefits.
• ZipScreen Vertical screen system offering summer heat protection with simultaneous high wind resistance. ZipScreens deliver maximum daylight comfort across different transparency levels up to full blackout, individually configured online and manufactured to specification.
• SkyTwin Product innovation combining roller shutter and ZipScreen in one outdoor mounting system, allowing daytime use as glare protection with a view outward and evening use as full privacy and shielding. Marketed as combining comfort, energy efficiency and modern design in a single surface-mounted unit.
• Insektenschutz (Insect Protection Systems) Insect protection systems providing effective protection against mosquitoes, wasps, flies and optionally pollen, available for windows and doors throughout the house to create insect-free rooms and improve living quality.
• Markisen (Awnings) Custom awnings creating a healthy protection barrier. Suitable for new construction and renovation, mountable on walls, ceilings or roof rafters with adjustable sun protection.
• Rolltore (Rolling Doors) Rolling and ceiling-running doors as well as rolling gates for garage openings and commercial spaces. Made from aluminum profiles, individually custom-made, with modern drive technology for convenient operation via remote control, push button or key switch.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% improvement in thermal insulation with AK Reno 2.0 renovation solution
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart Home Ready by Somfy enables FOLGNER products to integrate with Somfy's smart home ecosystem including TaHoma Switch central control, smartphone app control, and weather sensors (wind, sun, rain). The partnership provides customers with smart automation capabilities for their shading products.
• elero (Nice Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationSmart Home by elero provides integration with Yubii Home smart home system, enabling control of FOLGNER products through smartphone app, voice control, and automated scenarios. elero's Silent Motion technology offers particularly quiet operation for FOLGNER products.
• Level Up - Fenster für WeiterdenkerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOLGNER is part of Level Up initiative connecting window manufacturers, sun protection, and automation partners for holistic building solutions. Focus on energy efficiency, climate comfort, and intelligent control.
• Somfy io Solar-KitcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolar kit integration for FOLGNER rolling shutters, venetian blinds, and zip screens, enabling autonomous solar-powered operation without electrical connection. The kit includes integrated solar panels and batteries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ROMA KG: ROMA is one of Germany's largest roller shutter and sun protection manufacturers, headquartered in Burghausen. Directly competes with FOLGNER in roller shutters, venetian blinds, and smart home-integrated shading products for residential and commercial applications.
• Schanz Rollladensysteme GmbH: Schanz is a German manufacturer of roller shutters, external venetian blinds, and sun protection systems. Competes directly with FOLGNER in the German residential shading market with similar product lines and dealer distribution model.
• Reflexa Rolladen und Markisen GmbH: Reflexa is a German manufacturer of roller shutters, awnings, and external sun protection systems. Direct competitor to FOLGNER in the German residential shading market with similar product categories and dealer network distribution.
• MHZ Hachtel GmbH & Co. KG: MHZ is a German manufacturer of sun protection, roller shutters, venetian blinds, and curtain systems. Offers a comparable product portfolio to FOLGNER with a focus on the German-speaking market and similar channel partner distribution.
• Beck+Heun GmbH: Beck+Heun is a German manufacturer specializing in roller shutter and insect protection systems as well as window renovation solutions. Highly comparable to FOLGNER's products including the AK renovation box system and roller shutters.
• WAREMA Renkhoff SE: WAREMA is a leading German manufacturer of sun protection systems including roller shutters, external venetian blinds (Raffstores), and awnings. Competes directly with FOLGNER across the residential shading product range with a broader portfolio and national presence.

Regional players

• Aluprof S.A. Aluprof is a leading European roller shutter and aluminum systems manufacturer based in Poland. Highly comparable product range to FOLGNER (roller shutters, venetian blinds, zip screens) with a strong presence in Eastern European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas N.V. Hunter Douglas is a global leader in window coverings and architectural products. While not focused exclusively on the German market, it competes with FOLGNER in the broader window treatments category including venetian blinds, roller shades, and zip screen systems.
• Somfy SAS: Somfy is a global leader in smart home and building automation, particularly for shading motors and controls. Partners with FOLGNER for Smart Home Ready integration, but also competes as a broader smart home ecosystem provider in the shading category.

Others

• elero GmbH (Nice Group): elero is a German manufacturer of drive and control systems for roller shutters, awnings, and sun protection products. While a partner of FOLGNER (Yubii Home integration), it also competes as a drives/motor supplier and integrator in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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