What Colfert does

Colfert is an Italian B2B distributor of hardware, accessories, and consumables for the window and door industry, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Mogliano Veneto. The company serves approximately 3,500 serramentisti — installers and fabricators of windows and doors — through four locations across northern Italy, fulfilling roughly 570 deliveries and 2,200 order lines per day on a 24-48 hour lead-time basis. Its catalog spans more than 30,000 SKUs sourced from over 80 brands, positioning Colfert as a one-stop procurement partner for the Italian fenestration channel rather than a single-product specialist.

The business model is classic specialty distribution: revenue is generated through catalog markup on the resale of third-party brands, complemented by training and certification services delivered through Laboratorio Colfert against the UNI 11673 installation standard, an annual YED trade fair that anchors the installer community, and the more recent YCO Colfert Outdoor division. The customer base is exclusively SMB installers with no disclosed anchor accounts, and the recent conversion to a Società Benefit (2022) and Family Audit certification reflect an explicit governance and stakeholder orientation rather than a financial-engineering posture.

Operationally, Colfert is in an active modernization phase: in October 2025 it acquired Brescia Ferport to extend geographic coverage, and in December 2025 it simultaneously launched a renewed e-commerce platform and the NIKI AI assistant — developed in partnership with startup KITAI — to digitize ordering and recommendation over the 30,000-SKU catalog. Share capital stands at €1,150,000 with a workforce of approximately 170-180 employees, indicating a conservatively financed mid-sized operator executing incremental rather than disruptive expansion.

Name

Colfert

Legal name

Colfert S.p.A. Società Benefit

Website

https://colfert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Colfert is an Italian B2B specialty distributor founded in 1967 that supplies hardware, accessories, and consumables to approximately 3,500 window and door installers across northern Italy through four locations and a 30,000-SKU catalog from 80+ brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window and Door Hardware Distribution

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Glazing Hardware, Sealants & Accessories (Spacers/Gaskets/Setting Blocks) (IMADAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Glazing, Glass & Fenestration Installation (EDAOAAAH)

Keywords

• Window hardware distribution
• Door components supply
• Fenestration accessories
• Professional installation tools
• Building hardware wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Mogliano Veneto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Components Sales: Sale of accessories and components for windows/doors including handles, locks, hardware, profiles, and tools. Products sourced from 80+ brands including AGB, Olivari, Alias, Assa Abloy, Dormakaba, Giesse, Hoppe, and many others.
2. Finished Products Sales: Sale of finished products including internal doors, automatic doors, fire-rated doors, and outdoor shading systems (YCO brand).
3. Tool Rental and Financing: Long-term rental and financing services for power tools with fixed rates, 100% deductible fees, All Risk insurance, extended 3-year warranty, and purchase or return options.
4. Training and Certification Services: Training courses, certification exams, and normative updates through Laboratorio Colfert. Includes installer certification (UNI 11673-2), fire door maintenance certification (RINA/ACCREDIA), and technical courses.
5. Custom Processing Services: Custom services including key cutting and cylinder machining, workwear customization with embroidery, and custom strip assembly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Colfert distributes hardware, accessories, components, and finished products for the window and door (fenestration) industry to professional installers and manufacturers in Italy. The company offers a catalog of 30,000+ articles from 80+ brands organized into product streams (Legno-PVC, Alluminio-Ferro, Prodotto Finito), complemented by the YCO Outdoor division for bioclimatic pergolas and shading systems. Supporting services include tool rental/financing, custom processing (key cutting, embroidery, strip assembly), the NIKI AI assistant for product selection, and the Laboratorio Colfert training hub offering certified installer programs.

Product overview

Colfert is a Società Benefit specializing in the distribution of hardware, accessories, and components for windows/doors (serramenti) in wood, aluminum, and PVC. The company operates a multi-channel model centered on its e-commerce platform and physical point of sale, offering over 30,000 articles from 80+ brands. The portfolio is organized into Value Streams (Legno-PVC, Alluminio-Ferro, Prodotto Finito) complemented by the YCO Outdoor division for solar shading solutions. Supporting services include tool rental, 24/7 locker pickup, custom processing, and Laboratorio Colfert for professional training and certification programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YCO (YCO Outdoor): Outdoor solutions division of Colfert specializing in bioclimatic pergolas, vertical drop awnings, solar shading systems, and outdoor living products. The YCO brand was developed as an extension of Colfert's architectural and fenestration expertise into the outdoor space.
• YED (Yellow Expo Days)
• Yellow
• YPOSA
• NIKI

Products and services

• Colfert E-commerce Platform
• NIKI AI Assistant
• YCO Outdoor Solutions
• Noleggio Elettroutensili (Tool Rental and Financing)
• Yellow Locker Self-Service Pickup
• Prenota e Ritira (Book and Pickup)
• Laboratorio Colfert Training Hub
• Posa Eccellente (Certified Installation Program)
• Custom Processing Services
• Porta Pronta (Ready-Made Door)

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid shipping throughout Italy in 24/48 hours for available merchandise
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KITAIcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Strategic partnership with KITAI startup to develop NIKI, the first AI-powered digital assistant for the window/door industry. KITAI developed the AI system with mathematicians, engineers, and university professors, capable of understanding technical requests and guiding users through 30,000+ article catalog.
• Zephir PassivhausminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-exhibition partnership at Klimahouse 2025 and 2026. Colfert featured at Zephir stand for tours focused on thermal bridges and air tightness solutions for passive houses.
• SRC (Società), ACMI (Associazione)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnerships for fire door installer/maintainer certification courses. SRC provides technical expertise while ACMI (participating in Ministry of Firefighters Technical Table) develops curriculum. Courses prepare for RINA/ACCREDIA certification.
• LegnoLegno ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LegnoLegno consortium for 'Posa Eccellente' (Excellent Installation) training program. Provides window installer qualification according to UNI 11673-2 standard with Posa Qualità mark authorization.
• ICMQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited certification body (ACCREDIA) partner for issuing installer certification credentials following Posa Eccellente training. Colfert Mogliano Veneto serves as official examination center.
• RENOLITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership for PVC and aluminum profile repair courses. RENOLIT technicians provide know-how for autonomous window profile repair. Participants receive certificate enabling product purchases through Colfert e-commerce.
• Benetton RugbyminorOthersOfficial Partner for 3rd consecutive year (2025/2026 season). YCO installed Waterproof bioclimatic pergola with glass perimeter closures at Monigo Stadium for fan hospitality area.
• Udinese CalciominorOthersOfficial Partner for 6th consecutive year (2025/2026 season). Shared values of excellence, innovation, and sustainability (Udinese recognized as most sustainable Italian football club by ESG parameters).
• Treviso BasketminorOthersOfficial Partner for 2025/2026 season. Supporting local basketball excellence representing Treviso city.
• Prosecco DOC Imoco VolleyminorOthersSponsor for 2025/2026 season. Women's volleyball team (Conegliano) recognized as Italian, European, and World Club champion. Shared values: teamwork, excellence, territorial belonging.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Würth: Global market leader in B2B distribution of fasteners, hardware, tools, and consumables to trades professionals. Highly comparable multi-channel model (field sales, e-commerce, pickup stations) serving SMB craftsmen, the same go-to-market archetype Colfert uses for serramentisti.

Broad incumbents

• Roto Frank: German manufacturer of window and door hardware with European-wide distribution to fenestration professionals. Overlaps in target customer and product scope but is a single brand rather than a multi-brand distributor.
• Winkhaus: German window and door hardware manufacturer with broad European distribution. Directly competes with several brands Colfert distributes (handles, locks, sealing systems) and shares the same end customer.
• Salamander Industrie-Produkte: European window and door systems manufacturer with PVC profile and hardware distribution. Overlaps with Colfert's PVC window/door vertical and serves similar installer customers across Europe.
• Schüco International: Major European manufacturer of window, door, and façade systems with its own fabrication partner network. Reaches the same window-professional customer base Colfert serves, but at the systems/specification level rather than the hardware aftermarket.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution: Distribution arm of Saint-Gobain serving European contractors and tradespeople with building materials, glazing, and hardware. Overlaps with Colfert's contractor customer base but operates across all building trades, not just fenestration.
• Aluprof: Major European aluminum systems supplier for windows, doors, and façades, with associated hardware distribution. Serves the same serramentisti customer base, particularly in the Alluminio-Ferro vertical Colfert highlights.
• Maco Mayer & Co Beschläge: Austrian window and door hardware manufacturer with strong European distribution. Comparable customer overlap with serramentisti and similar product categories (handles, locks, hinges), though as a brand owner rather than aggregator.
• Internorm: Austria's leading window manufacturer with partner-installer distribution across Europe. Comparable end-customer (window installers) and presence at premium end of Italian/European fenestration market.
• Siegenia Group: German manufacturer and distributor of window/door hardware, drives, and ventilation. Comparable target customer (fenestration professionals) but operates as a brand owner plus supplier rather than a multi-brand distributor like Colfert.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/colfertspa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colfert

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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