What Profalux does

Profalux is a French industrial manufacturer of aluminium roller shutters, orientable sun breakers (BSO), exterior vertical screens, rolling and sectional garage doors, and motorised gates, headquartered in Thyez, Haute-Savoie. Founded in 1974 (the name is a contraction of 'profilage d'aluminium pour la lumière'), the company designs and profiles its own aluminium slats in-house, with proprietary thermal-insulation technologies (Thermo-Reflex coating at ΔR = 0.25 m²K/W, Beckrytherm solar-blocking lacquer, ISOMAXX dual-season blade) and an exclusive solar motorization offering up to 45 days of autonomy without sunlight. Profalux is an operating subsidiary of StellaGroup, the European leader in closures and solar protection.

The company sells exclusively through a France-wide authorized network of Installateur-Conseil partners who handle measurement, installation, and after-sales; direct-to-consumer e-commerce is not used for primary sales, though a dedicated spare-parts e-commerce site supports after-sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. End customers are primarily residential homeowners (renovation and new construction) plus timber-frame and ITE (external thermal insulation) contractors; the Caserne de gendarmerie Dessaix in Annecy is one named institutional reference. Product lines are NF CSTB Fermetures-certified — Profalux holds the only NF-certified BSO (since 2019) and the only NF-certified rolling garage door (Castellane, since 2011) in France.

Profalux's connected-home strategy centres on the Calyps'HOME platform using ZigBee radio, with factory-pre-configured integration into Legrand (since January 2023) and Delta Dore (2023, via StellaGroup) ecosystems, complemented by a Spare-parts channel, a professional installer portal (profalux-pro.com), QR-coded product manuals, and a YouTube content channel. The company employs 101–250 people and operates as a privately held entity with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Profalux

Legal name

Profalux

Website

https://profalux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Profalux is a French manufacturer of aluminium roller shutters, orientable sun breakers, exterior screens, and garage doors, serving French residential homeowners and installers through a national Installateur-Conseil network as a subsidiary of StellaGroup.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exterior Building Closures

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD), Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Shutters Retail (Plantation, Interior/Exterior) (CRAIAKAE)

Keywords

• Aluminum roller shutters
• Exterior sun protection
• Garage door manufacturing
• Solar motorization systems
• Thermal insulation closures

Headquarters

HQ city

Thyez

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roller Shutter and Closure Product Sales: Profalux generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of aluminium roller shutters, combined roller shutters (with screen, store, or mosquito net), BSO (Brise-Soleil Orientable), outdoor screens, garage doors, and portals. Products are sold through a network of installer-dealers across France. Revenue is predominantly one-time hardware revenue with optional professional installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Profalux designs, manufactures, and markets aluminum roller shutters, orientable sun breakers (BSO), exterior vertical screens, rolling and sectional garage doors, and motorized gates for residential new construction and renovation. The company sells more than 1,300 closure products per day through a nationwide network of authorized installer-dealers, with optional solar motorization, proprietary thermal insulation slats, and ZigBee-based home automation integration.

Product overview

Profalux is a French manufacturer of aluminum exterior protection and comfort products based in Thyez, Haute-Savoie. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of roller shutters (volets roulants) including Visio, Presto, Coffralux, and Evolution 4 lines with various configurations (standard, solar-powered, combined functions); orientable sun breakers (BSO) with Z-shaped adjustable blades; vertical screens (stores) including Ambio, Ambio ZIP, and Stylbio ZIP lines; and garage doors (Castellane rolling door and sectional doors). Products feature proprietary motorization technologies including solar options, and integrate with home automation systems via Zigbee protocol and partnerships with Legrand and Delta Dore. The company emphasizes thermal insulation through proprietary blade technologies like ISOMAXX, Thermo-Reflex, and Beckrytherm. Profalux is part of StellaGroup, the European leader in closures and solar protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NeosoL: Solar panel brand for Profalux's solar motorization solutions
• Calyps'Home
• Visio
• Presto
• BSO Référence
• Ambio
• Coffralux
• Stylbio Zip

Products and services

• Visio (and Visio Solaire) roller shutter Roller shutter designed for renovation projects, featuring the smallest cassette in its category (123mm section) for maximum light entry and minimal window obstruction. Available in standard and solar-powered (Visio Solaire) versions for renovation without electrical wiring.
• Visio Moustiquaire (and Visio Moustiquaire Solaire) 2-in-1 roller shutter with integrated mosquito net providing insect protection while allowing ventilation and outward visibility. Available in solar-powered variant.
• Visio Moustiquaire Store (and Visio Moustiquaire Store Solaire) 3-in-1 product combining roller shutter, vertical screen, and mosquito net in one cassette. Blocks up to 93% of heat and reduces interior temperature by up to 5°C in summer.
• Visio avec Store Vertical Roller shutter combined with a vertical screen in a single cassette with dual motorization for independent operation. Blocks up to 93% of heat with 28% natural light transmission.
• Presto (and Presto Solaire) roller shutter Roller shutter with the most compact rolling diameter on the market, ideal for wood-frame construction with small reserved dimensions. Available in standard and solar-powered versions.
• Presto Moustiquaire Store (and Presto Moustiquaire Store Solaire) 3-in-1 combined roller shutter, vertical screen, and mosquito net within the Presto compact-rolling range. Available in solar-powered variant.
• Coffralux roller shutter Roller shutter system with sealed cheeks for optimal thermal performance, designed for renovation applications.
• Evolution 4 pour Isolation Thermique par l'extérieur (and Solaire) Roller shutter designed for exterior thermal insulation (ITE) applications with enhanced thermal performance. Available in standard and solar-powered variants.
• BSO Référence (and BSO Référence Solaire) Orientable sun breaker with Z-shaped adjustable blades (0–90°), bioclimatic management, wind resistance class 3–5. First and only NF-certified BSO on the French market. Solar version offers 45-day autonomy.
• Visio BSO Référence (and Visio BSO Référence Solaire) BSO integrated within the smallest roller shutter cassette category, designed for renovation when boxes were not originally planned, especially for exterior thermal insulation (ITE) applications.
• Store Vertical Ambio (and Store Vertical Ambio Solaire) Vertical exterior screen blocking up to 97% of heat, with Soltis Ferrari fabric, multiple colors, 90mm compact cassette, and self-supporting structure. Solar version available.
• Store Ambio ZIP (and Ambio ZIP Solaire) ZIP-guided vertical exterior screen with enhanced wind resistance, Soltis Véozip fabric, no creases or waves, and high dimensional stability. Solar-powered version available.
• Stylbio Zip (and Stylbio Zip Solaire) Connected vertical exterior ZIP screen, compatible with home automation systems, with Soltis Véozip fabric for pergolas and terraces. Solar version available.
• Castellane rolling garage door Rolling garage door, the first and only NF-certified rolling garage door on the French market since April 2011, tested across 9 criteria including wind resistance, endurance, manoeuvrability, security, and thermal resistance.
• Sectional garage doors Sectional garage doors with aluminum construction and various automation options.
• Calyps'HOME connected home platform Connected home platform transforming a smartphone into a remote control for all Profalux equipment (roller shutters, BSO, garage doors, gates, screens, lights) with presence simulation, scheduling, and energy management features. Supports ZigBee radio protocol.
• Noé remote control General remote control for all Profalux radio-controlled roller shutters and BSO. Features 8 channels, screen display, customizable channels, manual or programmed operation, and presence simulation.
• Zoé remote control Next-generation general remote with color screen, intuitive operation, light indicator confirming orders sent, anti-piracy and anti-interference security using the same system as car key fobs. Operates within the ZigBee radio ecosystem.
• Profalux motorized gate range Complete aluminum motorized gate range with remote control, manufactured with 4 patents, available in traditional, classic, and modern styles with high quality standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 16% heating cost reduction with roller shutters (winter insulation)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Delta DorecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023StellaGroup (Profalux's parent) signed a partnership with Delta Dore, a pioneer in connected home solutions. The collaboration aims to bring simple, innovative energy-saving solutions to residential customers by integrating Profalux's motorised closures with Delta Dore's home automation ecosystem.
• LegrandcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Since January 2023, Profalux ZigBee motorised roller shutters, BSO, and screens can be directly controlled via Legrand's self-e remotes and smart home box. Products are pre-configured in the factory for seamless integration, advancing Profalux's interoperability in the connected home space.
• StellaGroupcoreOthersProfalux is a member of StellaGroup, the European leader in closures, security, and solar protection solutions. The group logo (stella group) appears on the Profalux website footer. StellaGroup enables strategic purchasing, technology sharing, and cross-brand partnerships such as the Delta Dore smart home and Legrand ZigBee integration.
• Serge FerraricoreTechnology or IntegrationSerge Ferrari is the supplier of high-performance composite fabrics used in Profalux's outdoor screens and BSO products, including Soltis Véozip, Soltis Horizon 86, and Soltis Opaque B92. The PRÉCONTRAINT technology ensures dimensional stability and durability. Profalux's commercial team visits Serge Ferrari's facilities (Saint-Alban-de-Roche) for training.
• SNFPSA (Syndicat National de la Fermeture, de la Protection Solaire et des Professions Associées)minorOthersNational trade association for the closure, solar protection, and related professions. Profalux is a member and adheres to industry standards and lobbying activities. Profalux references SNFPSA-sponsored thermal performance studies.
• ELISEminorOthersELISE is a circular economy operator that provides waste sorting and recycling solutions. Profalux partnered with ELISE to install recycling bins for paper, plastic bottles, cans, and general waste in company break areas, supporting Profalux's RSE (sustainable development) commitments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• France Fermetures: French manufacturer specializing in roller shutters, garage doors, and BSO for residential and commercial applications. Direct peer serving identical customer segments (homeowners, installers) with comparable product portfolio and French-market focus.
• Bubendorff: French family-owned manufacturer of roller shutters and solar protection, headquartered in Alsace. Direct competitor in the French residential market with comparable product categories (roller shutters, BSO, garage doors) and similar installer-dealer distribution model.
• Soprofen: French manufacturer of roller shutters, garage doors, and solar protection under multiple brands (Soprofen, Franciaflex, Soprofen Industrie). Direct competitor serving the same French residential and renovation markets with comparable product range and StellaGroup peer positioning.
• Warema: German manufacturer of solar protection systems (BSO, roller shutters, external venetian blinds). Direct peer in BSO and exterior roller shutter categories with strong European footprint and comparable focus on energy efficiency and smart home integration.
• Lakal: European manufacturer of roller shutters, rolling garage doors, and external venetian blinds based in Germany. Direct peer to Profalux's roller shutter and Castellane garage door product lines, serving similar residential and professional installer channels.

Regional players

• Roma: German manufacturer of roller shutters, external venetian blinds, and garage doors. Comparable in roller shutter and BSO categories, primarily serving DACH region markets with similar NF/TÜV-style certification focus and professional installer channels.
• Griesser: Swiss-European manufacturer of solar protection (roller shutters, external venetian blinds, awnings). Comparable in BSO and roller shutter categories with focus on Swiss, German, and Austrian markets; less direct competition in France but similar product technology.

Others

• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of high-performance composite fabrics for solar protection. As the supplier of Soltis fabrics used in Profalux's BSO and exterior screens, Ferrari is an upstream technology partner and adjacent player in the broader sun protection ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Somfy: World leader in motorized shutter and smart home solutions, also a StellaGroup partner. While primarily a motorization supplier rather than shutter manufacturer, Somfy competes with Profalux's CalypsHOME ecosystem and supplies competing installers across Europe.
• Hörmann: German-European leader in garage doors, industrial doors, and entrance doors with significant presence in roller shutters. Comparable to Profalux's Castellane garage door offering and competes in France through professional installer channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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