Lyssand

What Lyssand does

Lyssand-Frekhaug AS, operating under the Lyssand brand, is a Norwegian manufacturer of wood and wood-aluminum (tre/alu) windows and doors, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Nesttun in the Bergen area. The product portfolio centers on three window series — Lyssand 96 (Basic, 2-layer energy glass, U-value down to 1.2), Lyssand 105 (Comfort, 3-layer glass, U-value 0.8), and Lyssand 120 (Premium, U-values as low as 0.6 for fixed and 0.7 for opening) — available in top-swing, side-hung, fixed, and combination configurations, plus custom shapes. Manufacturing features vacuum impregnation, finger-jointed timber for stability, two-component surface treatment, and 100% PEFC-certified timber. Door products include own-manufactured balcony and sliding doors, with external doors sourced from Nordic partner Diplomat. Functional glass options cover anti-fog, noise reduction, safety, solar control, self-cleaning, UV filter, and pressure-equalization variants.

Lyssand has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sweden-based Inwido AB since 2007; Inwido is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and reported 2025 group revenue of SEK 9 billion with a 10.5% EBITA margin across 35 business units and approximately 4,600 employees in 18 countries. The company generates revenue through order-based production with a stock of standard products for rapid delivery, sold exclusively through an authorized Norwegian dealer network that includes national building-material chains (Byggtorget, Maxbo, Optimera, XL bygg, Byggmakker, Monter) and specialized retailers. End customers are primarily Norwegian residential homeowners (renovation and new-build), with building contractors/craftsmen and dealers as intermediate buyers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are handled through dealers. Marketing is conducted via a website with an energy calculator tool, an inspirational project gallery, and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook). All products carry a 20-year warranty against fungus and rot on wood variants and 30 years on aluminum-clad variants, supported by EPD, CE marking, BREEAM-NOR, and PEFC certifications, as well as compliance with the Norwegian Transparency Act (Åpenhetsloven).

Name

Lyssand

Legal name

Lyssand-Frekhaug AS

Website

https://lyssand.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lyssand-Frekhaug AS is a Norwegian wood and wood-aluminum window and door manufacturer founded in 1947 and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inwido AB, selling through authorized dealers to Norwegian residential homeowners, contractors, and building-material retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window and Door Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

Keywords

• Window manufacturing
• Wood windows
• Energy-efficient glazing
• Residential doors
• Custom windows

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Windows and doors sales: Lyssand manufactures and sells windows and doors through a dealer network in Norway. Products include wood windows, wood-aluminum windows, balcony doors, sliding doors, and external doors. Revenue is generated through order-based production with standard products stocked for quick delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lyssand manufactures and sells wood and wood-aluminum (tre/alu) windows and doors for the Norwegian residential and light-commercial market, organized into three energy-rated window series (Lyssand 96, 105, 120) and complemented by balcony, sliding, and external doors. Production is order-based with standard products stocked for rapid delivery, and the entire portfolio is distributed through an authorized dealer network across Norway.

Product overview

Lyssand is a Norwegian window and door manufacturer with operations since 1947, now part of the Inwido Group (Europe's leading window conglomerate). The product portfolio centers on three window series: Lyssand 96 (basic, 2-layer glass), Lyssand 105/Comfort (3-layer glass), and Lyssand 120/Premium (highest energy efficiency). These windows are offered in multiple opening types (top-swing, side-hung, fixed frame, combination) and materials (wood or wood/aluminum cladding). Door products include balcony doors, sliding doors, and external doors sourced from Diplomat. The portfolio also includes functional glass options (anti-fog, noise reduction, solar control, self-cleaning, UV protection), custom-shaped windows, and a digital energy calculator tool. Products are primarily distributed through a network of dealers across Norway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lyssand 96 Window Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Windows can account for up to 40% of heat loss in a home - new energy-efficient windows can significantly reduce heating costs
• +2 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• InwidoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Since 2007, Lyssand-Frekhaug AS has been part of Inwido, Europe's leading window group. Inwido develops and sells the best and most customer-adapted window and door solutions. The group operates with a decentralized structure focusing on the consumer market and aims to grow through long-term sustainable operations, both organically and through acquisitions of businesses.
• Diplomat (External doors)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLyssand offers external doors from Diplomat, a manufacturer focused on quality and security for harsh Scandinavian conditions. Diplomat doors are produced in modern factories in the Nordic region.
• Norsk Gjenvinning (Norwegian Recycling)minorOthersLyssand has an agreement with Norsk Gjenvinning to ensure all production waste is handled correctly and recycled as much as possible.
• RutereturminorOthersMember of Ruteretur, an organization for responsible recycling of building materials.
• Grønt Punkt NorgeminorOthersMember of Grønt Punkt Norge, supporting responsible packaging waste management.
• PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)coreOthersAll Lyssand windows and balcony doors are produced using 100% PEFC certified timber, ensuring sustainable forest management.
• Science Based Targets InitiativecoreOthersInwido's sustainability goals are approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, with a target of net zero emissions by 2050.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jeld-Wen: Global manufacturer of windows, doors, and related building products with multi-brand operations across Europe. Comparable to Lyssand through its European window/door portfolio, dealer distribution, and broad product range spanning wood, composite, and metal-clad offerings.
• Schüco: German-based global specialist in high-end window, door, and facade systems. Comparable to Lyssand in targeting premium, energy-efficient residential and commercial projects with wood, aluminum, and composite systems distributed through certified partner networks.
• Inwido AB: Lyssand's publicly-traded parent and Europe's leading window group, operating 35 business units across 18 countries. Comparable as the umbrella entity that consolidates Lyssand's financials, sets group strategy, and competes with other multi-brand European window/door platforms.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum window, door, and facade systems for residential and commercial projects. Comparable to Lyssand through its aluminum-clad product expertise, European dealer network, and focus on energy-efficient, design-led window/door solutions.
• Internorm: Austrian-based European window manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient wood, wood-aluminum, and uPVC windows. Comparable to Lyssand on premium energy-efficiency positioning, multi-material product range, and dealer-based distribution into Nordic and other European markets.
• Velux: Danish-founded global leader in roof windows and skylights with a broader window offering. Comparable to Lyssand as a Nordic-rooted, energy-efficient window specialist with strong brand recognition and multi-country European distribution.

Regional players

• Diplomat Doors: Nordic manufacturer of external doors distributed in Norway, including as Lyssand's own external-door supplier. Comparable as a Scandinavian door specialist focused on security, design, and weather performance, occupying an adjacent category to Lyssand's window business.
• Huntonit (Hunton Fiber): Norwegian building products manufacturer with a heritage in wood-based construction materials. Comparable to Lyssand as a domestic Norwegian building-products brand selling through the same dealer channels and serving residential renovation/construction.

Direct peers

• NorDan: Leading Norwegian and Nordic window and door manufacturer serving residential and commercial markets with wood and wood-aluminum products. Direct competitor to Lyssand in the Norwegian market with overlapping product categories, dealer channel, and focus on energy efficiency for Nordic climates.
• VELFAC: Danish-origin window manufacturer with a strong Norwegian market presence offering wood and wood-aluminum windows for residential and commercial use. Closely comparable to Lyssand in product mix, energy-efficiency positioning, and Norwegian distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lyssandvinduer
• Instagraminstagram.com/Lyssand_vindu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/6595902

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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