Gutmann Bausysteme

What Gutmann Bausysteme does

GUTMANN Bausysteme GmbH is a privately held, family-controlled German manufacturer of aluminium building envelope systems, headquartered in Weißenburg, Bavaria since its founding as a lightweight-metal wire factory in 1937. The first aluminium extrusion press was commissioned at the same site in 1962, and the business has since split into two operating divisions: GUTMANN Bausysteme GmbH (construction systems) and GUTMANN GmbH (industrial aluminium extrusion), together with two wholly-owned subsidiaries — Color/G Aluminium GmbH (in-house anodising and powder coating) and GUTMANN ALUSWISS AG (Swiss sales/marketing entity in Schindellegi). The group employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff and operates two main coating lines (3 million m² vertical + 1 million m² horizontal, with up to 60 daily colour changes) backed by a CHP plant commissioned April 2014.

The company's core product portfolio spans nine categories — aluminium, wood-aluminium, and PVC-aluminium window systems (GWD, MIRA, DECCO); entrance and door systems (GWD-050n); large-opening sliding elements (GLS-180, CORA); curtain wall and facade systems (EF68/EF68plus, LARA-GF, GCW 050/060, TWINLOC); fall-protection (FPS-I/K/FPA); window sills and accessories (GS40/GS25, DELTA, SLIMFLEX); custom edgings via the Tuulo Kantteilkonfigurator; door thresholds (WESER-ZERO); and weather bars — all finished in-house through Color/G certified to GSB SeaProof, QUALICOAT Seaside and QUALANOD. Marquee installations include the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg (20,190 m² curtain wall), Munich Airport Terminal 2 (17,000 m² facade), FIFA Headquarters Zurich, Zalando HQ Berlin, Kühne+Nagel Bremen, Bavarian State Bank, and Centre Paul Klee in Bern.

GUTMANN generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of these systems to architects (who specify them at design stage), window/door fabricators (who process and install them), and building-material distributors across Germany, Switzerland, and ten additional European countries. GTM is a hybrid enterprise field-sales model anchored by direct technical sales to fabricators, distributor/wholesale channels, a dedicated Swiss subsidiary, integrated software partners (Klaes, Orgadata, 3E Datentechnik, MAP), the ausschreiben.de tender platform, and annual trade-fair presence at FENSTERBAU FRONTALE. Quote-based B2B pricing is not publicly disclosed. Sustainability and closed-loop aluminium recycling are commercially leveraged via the A|U|F partnership, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications.

Name

Gutmann Bausysteme

Legal name

GUTMANN Bausysteme GmbH

Website

https://gutmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gutmann Bausysteme is a privately held German manufacturer of aluminium window, door, curtain wall, and facade building systems serving architects, fabricators, and distributors across DACH and broader Europe. In-house extrusion and Color/G coating plus a Swiss subsidiary support a vertically integrated, family-owned specialty manufacturer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Building Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)

Keywords

• Aluminium building systems
• Window door systems
• Curtain wall systems
• Facade engineering
• Aluminium extrusion

Headquarters

HQ city

Weißenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Systems: Manufacture and sale of aluminium window systems, door systems, curtain wall systems, fall protection, sliding elements, window sills, accessories, and edgings for the construction industry
2. Surface Finishing Services: In-house anodizing and powder coating services for aluminium components through Color/G facilities, offering vertical and horizontal coating with high capacity and flexibility
3. Aluminium Extrusion: GUTMANN GmbH division providing aluminium extrusion services for industrial sectors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gutmann Bausysteme manufactures aluminium building systems for the construction industry, producing windows, doors, curtain walls, and facades. The company is headquartered in Weißenburg, Germany, and was founded in 1937 by Hermann Gutmann, supplying aluminium system solutions for building envelopes.

Product overview

GUTMANN Bausysteme GmbH is a manufacturer of high-quality aluminum building systems, headquartered in Weißenburg, Germany. The company operates two distinct divisions: GUTMANN Bausysteme GmbH specializes in construction systems for windows, doors, facades, and related accessories, while GUTMANN GmbH handles industrial aluminum extrusion. The product portfolio centers on nine core product categories — Window Systems (aluminum, wood-aluminum, and PVC-aluminum, including the GWD, MIRA, and DECCO families), Door Systems (GWD-050n, Haustuerblatt), Sliding Elements (GLS-180, CORA), Curtain Wall/Facade Systems (EF68, LARA-GF, GCW, TWINLOC), Fall Protection (FPS-I, FPS-K, FPS, FPA), Window Sills & Accessories (GS40/GS25 series, DELTA, SLIMFLEX, sliding closures, holders, connectors), Edgings (custom-configured kantteile), Door Thresholds (WESER-ZERO), and Weather Bars. Products are offered with the company's in-house Color/G coating and anodizing service, which provides vertical and horizontal powder coating with up to 60 daily color changes, and all coating comes with a material guarantee. A|U|F (Aluminium Umwelt Forum) membership underscores the company's commitment to closed-loop aluminum recycling. The portfolio covers residential, commercial, and public building applications across European markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Color/G: In-house coating facilities offering high-performance anodizing and powder coating for aluminium surface finishing, with vertical and horizontal coating facilities.
• Tuulo

Products and services

• Aluminium Window Systems Aluminium window systems manufactured for construction industry buyers including fabricators and developers.
• Aluminium Door Systems Aluminium door systems for residential and commercial building applications.
• Curtain Wall Systems Curtain wall systems used in commercial and large-scale building facade construction.
• Aluminium Facade Systems Aluminium facade systems engineered for building envelopes in construction projects.

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A|U|F e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA|U|F (Aluminium-Ursachen und Folgen) is a cooperation between system suppliers, fabricators, and suppliers within the aluminium industry. The partnership promotes a forward-looking and environmentally conscious approach to aluminium by recycling old windows, doors, and facades. GUTMANN holds A|U|F certificates for both GUTMANN GmbH and GUTMANN Bausysteme GmbH, ensuring qualified recycling loops for aluminium in Germany and throughout Europe.
• esco Metallbausysteme GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company for metal construction systems distribution and integration
• Verband Fenster + Fassade (VFF)minorOthersGerman industry association for windows and facades representing and supporting the industry
• ift Rosenheim GmbHminorOthersTesting and certification institute for building components, particularly windows and facades
• Verband für die Oberflächenveredelung von Aluminium e.V. (VOA)minorOthersGerman association for aluminium surface finishing industry
• Aluminium Verband SchweizminorOthersSwiss aluminium industry association
• Schweizerische Zentrale Fenster und Fassaden (SZFF)minorOthersSwiss central office for windows and facades
• AM SuisseminorOthersSwiss association for metalworking and related industries
• ausschreiben.deminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline platform for architects and specifiers providing access to GUTMANN tender texts and technical documentation for building projects

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aluprof: One of Europe's largest aluminum systems producers (part of Grupa Kęty), offering window, door, and facade systems; competes with GUTMANN across European commercial and residential projects.
• Technal (Norsk Hydro): Architectural aluminum systems brand under Norsk Hydro offering curtain walls, windows, and doors; comparable to GUTMANN's commercial/public-building facade offering.
• Ponzio: Polish aluminum systems manufacturer producing window, door, and curtain wall profiles; competes with GUTMANN in Central and Eastern European projects.
• Alukönigstahl: Austrian aluminum systems specialist distributing Schüco and Jansen brands with curtain wall, window, and door offerings; overlaps with GUTMANN across DACH commercial construction.
• Schüco: German-based global manufacturer of aluminum window, door, and facade systems serving residential and commercial construction—the most direct comparable to GUTMANN's Bausysteme portfolio and customer base.
• WICONA (Hydro): European aluminum building systems brand owned by Norsk Hydro, offering windows, doors, and curtain walls across commercial and residential segments—directly comparable product portfolio.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered specialist in aluminum building systems (windows, doors, curtain walls) with strong European footprint; competes head-to-head with GUTMANN in architectural aluminum solutions.
• Heroal: German family-owned manufacturer of aluminum window, door, sliding, and roller shutter systems with in-house extrusion—a closely comparable German Mittelstand peer to GUTMANN.

Broad incumbents

• Kawneer (Arconic): North-American-headquartered architectural aluminum systems business owned by Arconic, offering curtain walls, windows, and storefronts for commercial buildings—a broader incumbent serving similar end-uses.

Regional players

• Sapa (Hydro Extrusions): European aluminum extrusion business of Norsk Hydro supplying profiles to building systems integrators and direct OEMs—comparable to GUTMANN GmbH's industrial extrusion division.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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