Balkan

What Balkan does

Balkan is a Greek industrial manufacturer headquartered in Metamórfosi, Greece, founded in 2007. The company produces three principal product lines: aluminium extrusions (used in construction, transportation, and industrial fabrication), photovoltaic systems (solar energy equipment for the renewable-energy value chain), and polycarbonate sheets (transparent thermoplastic panels typically used in construction glazing, roofing, and signage). The combination positions Balkan as a diversified supplier serving overlapping building-envelope and energy-infrastructure channels.

The firm operates at a modest mid-market scale, with a reported headcount of 51-100 employees and a private, for-profit ownership status. As of the source data, no revenue, customer base, distribution channels, pricing model, certifications, patents, management team, or capital-raise history is disclosed. The corporate website (balkan.gr) currently displays a default Plesk hosting page rather than functional content, indicating either a lapsed web presence or an under-invested digital channel — a meaningful diligence flag for a B2B industrial supplier where procurement typically relies on online credibility.

The input also contains a partnership record referencing "Balkan Green Energy News" signing an MOU with Montenegro's Ministry of Energy and Mining (announced April 2026) regarding the Belgrade Energy Forum 2026. The source data treats Balkan Green Energy News as a separate green-energy media/news organization rather than a subsidiary of the industrial manufacturer Balkan; therefore, that partnership should not be attributed to the industrial entity without further ownership confirmation.

Name

Balkan

Website

https://balkan.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Balkan is a Greek industrial manufacturer founded in 2007 that produces aluminium extrusions, photovoltaic systems, and polycarbonate sheets for construction, transportation, and renewable-energy applications, operating with 51-100 employees from Metamórfosi, Greece.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminium Extrusions and Photovoltaic Products

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Frames, Sashes, Mullions & Subframes (IMADAIAH)

Keywords

• Aluminium extrusions
• Photovoltaic systems
• Polycarbonate sheets
• Industrial building materials
• Metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Metamórfosi

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel

Core offering

Balkan is an industrial manufacturer based in Metamórfosi, Greece that produces aluminium extrusions, photovoltaic systems, and polycarbonate sheets. The company fabricates physical products serving the construction, building envelope, and renewable energy sectors. Its product portfolio spans architectural/structural aluminium profiles, solar energy hardware, and transparent/corrugated plastic sheet materials used in roofing, cladding, and glazing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aluminium Extrusions
• Photovoltaic Systems
• Polycarbonate Sheets

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Montenegro's Ministry of Energy and MiningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026Montenegro's Ministry of Energy and Mining signed a memorandum of understanding with Balkan Green Energy News to establish institutional cooperation for promoting energy transition, green economy investments, and regional development. The ministry will become an institutional partner of the Belgrade Energy Forum 2026, which facilitates direct communication between energy ministers, regulators, and investors across the region. The partnership aims to enhance Montenegro's international visibility regarding EU regulatory transposition and the promotion of key energy sector investments and infrastructure projects.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• JinkoSolar: JinkoSolar is one of the world's largest manufacturers of solar PV modules. Comparable as a global PV systems manufacturer, though operating at massive scale relative to Balkan's Greek operations.
• First Solar: First Solar is a major global manufacturer of photovoltaic solar modules with utility-scale and commercial deployments. Comparable as a PV systems producer, though operating at vastly larger scale and with thin-film technology.
• Constellium: Constellium manufactures aluminium products including extrusions and rolled products for aerospace, automotive, and packaging markets. Comparable as a competing aluminium extrusion manufacturer serving industrial customers.
• SunPower (now Maxeon Solar Technologies): Maxeon (formerly SunPower) designs and manufactures premium solar PV systems for residential and commercial markets. Comparable as a PV systems manufacturer targeting similar end customers.
• Covestro (formerly Bayer MaterialScience): Covestro produces polycarbonate resins and sheets (Makrolon) for industrial and construction applications. Comparable as a major upstream competitor in polycarbonate sheet manufacturing, though at a far larger scale.
• Aluminium extrusion industry peers (e.g., Hydro Extrusion): Norsk Hydro is a global aluminium extrusion producer with broad product lines serving construction, transport, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Balkan's aluminium extrusions business, though operating at vastly greater scale and with full vertical integration.

Direct peers

• Palram Industries: Palram is a global manufacturer of polycarbonate and other thermoplastic sheets used in construction, agriculture, and DIY applications. Directly comparable to Balkan's polycarbonate sheets product line, including similar end-uses such as roofing, cladding, and glazing.
• Brett Martin: Brett Martin is a UK-based manufacturer of plastic sheets including polycarbonate, often used in roofing and architectural applications. Directly comparable to Balkan's polycarbonate sheet production with overlapping customer profiles.

Regional players

• ETEM (a member of ELVAL Group): ETEM is a Greek-based aluminium extrusion producer serving architectural and industrial applications across Southeastern Europe. Highly comparable as a direct regional peer competing in the same Greek/Balkan market for aluminium profiles.
• Alumil (aluminium extrusion): Alumil is a Greek-based aluminium extrusion group producing profiles for architectural and industrial applications. Directly comparable as a regional peer competing in the same Greek and Balkan markets for aluminium extrusions.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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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