Aerolux GmbH

What Aerolux GmbH does

Aerolux GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of components and mounting systems for sun and privacy protection products, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Norderstedt near Hamburg. The company operates a six-line product portfolio — QUICKFIT (clamp and adhesive mounting solutions), HORIZONTAL (venetian blind components), VERTIKAL (vertical blind rail systems), ROLLO (roller blind components), RAFFTECHNIK (roman and gathered shades), and UNIVERSAL (universal components such as glass bead brackets, curtain rails, and safety elements) — supplied alongside installation accessories under the MONTAGEZUBEHÖR line. Core proprietary technology centers on the QuickFit tool-free mounting system, including the patent-pending Gelenkklebeplatte (articulated adhesive plate for plissee) and patented QuickFit Dichtungspads (sealing pads) validated by ift Rosenheim testing to preserve approximately 98% of window insulation versus roughly 50% with competing clamp brackets. Registered trademarks QUICKFIT and AEROLUX, plus the tesa SE adhesive partnership, underpin the technical differentiation.

Aerolux sells exclusively on a B2B basis to two primary customer segments: Sonnenschutz-Konfektionäre (sun protection confections and manufacturers) and Fachhändler (specialty retailers). Pricing is quote-based, delivered net ex-warehouse Norderstedt, with 24-hour dispatch from warehouse stock. The company maintains a professional sales team with named contacts across sales management, inside sales, purchasing, and product management, and supports buyers via downloadable PDF catalogs, YouTube product demonstrations, and an active LinkedIn presence. All sales are conducted from a single facility in Norderstedt, with no disclosed international offices or distribution partners.

The business is owned and led by Uwe Henn, a trained industrial clerk born in 1970 in Cuxhaven, who joined Aerolux in June 2000 and became sole shareholder in 2019. The company operates without external institutional investors, parent entities, or disclosed subsidiaries, and is run with 11–50 employees. With no public revenue disclosure, no funding rounds, and no announced acquisitions or geographic expansions, Aerolux presents as a stable, mature Mittelstand components supplier whose recent strategic emphasis has been on product-line innovation (notably the QuickFit adhesive platform and Dichtungspads) rather than scale-driven expansion.

Name

Aerolux GmbH

Legal name

AEROLUX GmbH

Website

https://aerolux.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aerolux GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer, founded in 1959 and based in Norderstedt, that designs, produces, and sells B2B mounting systems, brackets, and components for sun and privacy protection products to German and European confectioners and specialty retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Norderstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Component Sales: Aerolux generates revenue through the sale of sun and privacy protection mounting systems, brackets, components, and accessories. Products include QuickFit mounting solutions, horizontal, vertical, roller, and raff technology components, as well as universal components. The company operates on a B2B model selling to confections and manufacturers of sun protection systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aerolux GmbH develops, produces, and sells components, brackets, and fastening elements for sun and privacy protection systems. The product portfolio spans six interconnected lines (QUICKFIT, HORIZONTAL, VERTIKAL, ROLLO, RAFFTECHNIK, UNIVERSAL) plus installation accessories, supplying manufacturers (Sonnenschutz-Konfektionäre) and specialty retailers (Fachhändler) of blinds, plissees, roller shades, vertical systems, and roman shades.

Product overview

Aerolux GmbH is a German manufacturer of sun and privacy protection systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of six interconnected product lines for the blind and shutter industry. The core portfolio comprises: QUICKFIT (clamp-and-adhesive mounting solutions for drill-free installation), HORIZONTAL (horizontal venetian blind components with 100+ lamella colors), VERTIKAL (vertical blind rail systems including Compact/Omega, Enigma, and Vertila), ROLLO (roller blind components across Hansamatik and D-Series platforms), RAFFTECHNIK (roman and gathered shade technology), and UNIVERSAL (universal components including curtain rails, chains, and safety elements). All product lines are supported by MONTAGEZUBEHÖR (installation accessories). The company also provides an Innovation section featuring patented products such as the Gelenk-Klebeplatte (articulated adhesive plate) for plissee installation and Quickfit Dichtungspads (sealing pads) for clamp brackets, the latter validated by ift Rosenheim testing showing 50% insulation loss without pads versus 98% with pads.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QUICKFIT: Quickfit is an innovative mounting system for sun and privacy protection products including blinds, pleated shades, and roller blinds. The system allows for screw-free and drill-free mounting, particularly suitable for plastic windows. Includes patented sealing pads that prevent air leakage and maintain window insulation.
• QUICKFIT GELENK-KLEBEPLATTE

Products and services

• QUICKFIT A clamp-based mounting system for tool-free, drill-free installation of sun and privacy blinds directly on window frames. Includes QuickFit-Klemmträger (clamp brackets) for horizontal, plissee, and universal applications, QuickFit-Klemmleiste (clamp bar), QuickFit-Klebeleiste (adhesive bar), and interchangeable inserts. Sold to manufacturers and specialty retailers of sun protection systems.
• HORIZONTAL (Horizontal-Jalousie) Components for horizontal venetian blind systems, including Jalousie-Träger (blind brackets), accessories, and Pendelsicherung (pendulum safety devices). Offers over 100 lamella colors in various widths. Sold to sun protection confections and specialty retailers.
• VERTIKAL (Vertikal-Komponenten) Complete vertical blind system components including System Compact/Omega, System Enigma, System Vertila rail systems, Vertikal-Träger (vertical brackets), Elektro-Komponenten (electric components), and accessories. Sold to sun protection confections and specialty retailers.
• ROLLO (Rollo-Komponenten) Roller blind components including Hansamatik-Serie (standard and softrollo), Hansamatik-Fensterflügelkassette (window wing cassette), Rollo D-Serie, Antriebsfedern (drive springs), Wellen (shafts), Dachflächenträger (roof surface brackets), and Klebeleisten (adhesive bars). Supports chain, cord, and motor operation. Sold to sun protection confections and specialty retailers.
• RAFFTECHNIK Roman shade and gathering shade technology including Raff-Rollo (gathered roller shade) and Verschiebbarer Raffbehang (sliding gathered panel) for decorative light and privacy control. Sold to sun protection confections and specialty retailers.
• UNIVERSAL (Universal-Komponenten) Universal components including Glasleistenträger (glass bead brackets), Gardinenschiene (curtain rails), Ketten und Schnüre (chains and cords), Endlos-Bedienkette (endless operating chain), Sicherheitselemente (safety elements), and Beutelverpackungen (bag packaging). Sold to sun protection confections and specialty retailers.
• MONTAGEZUBEHÖR (Installation Accessories) Installation accessories supporting all product lines, including PDF catalogs and the 2024 product catalog for reference. Sold to sun protection confections and specialty retailers of sun and privacy protection products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Windows with QuickFit clamp brackets maintain 98% insulation compared to 50% with competitors' brackets without sealing pads
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• tesa SEcoreTechnology or IntegrationAerolux partners with tesa as a strong partner for QuickFit adhesive solutions. The QuickFit mounting system utilizes tesa adhesive technology for secure, long-lasting, and damage-free mounting of sun and privacy protection products on plastic window frames.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Roma KG: German manufacturer of roller shutters, external venetian blinds, and sun protection systems. Comparable to Aerolux as a German sun protection supplier serving the same Fachhändler channel, but on a much larger scale and with finished systems rather than purely components.
• Warema Renkhoff SE: Germany's largest sun protection systems manufacturer, producing complete outdoor and indoor shading solutions. Comparable to Aerolux as a German sun protection specialist, but far larger, vertically integrated downstream, and serving a much broader product portfolio beyond mounting components.
• Hunter Douglas N.V. Global market leader in window coverings and architectural products, with brands including Luxaflex. Comparable to Aerolux as a window-treatment player, but with global scale, integrated manufacturing, and broad consumer-facing product lines versus Aerolux's B2B components focus.
• MHZ Hachtel GmbH & Co. KG: German family-run manufacturer of sun protection, insect protection, and decorative window products. Comparable to Aerolux as a German sun protection specialist serving Fachhändler, but with a wider portfolio spanning finished systems and a larger sales footprint.
• Luxaflex (Hunter Douglas brand): Hunter Douglas's European retail-facing window coverings brand offering made-to-measure blinds and shades. Comparable to Aerolux as a window-treatment player in the same end category, but consumer-facing, branded, and global rather than a B2B components supplier.
• Alukon KG: German manufacturer of roller shutters, external venetian blinds, and sun protection systems. Comparable to Aerolux as a German sun protection supplier overlapping in the same Fachhändler and confection channel, though Alukon sells finished systems rather than mounting components.

Others

• Siegenia-Aubi KG: German manufacturer of hardware, fittings, and ventilation systems for windows and doors. Comparable to Aerolux as an adjacent German building-products component supplier with overlapping window-industry customers, though focused on hardware rather than sun protection specifically.

Regional players

• Schenker Storen AG: Switzerland's leading manufacturer of sun and weather protection systems. Comparable to Aerolux as a European sun protection specialist, but operates predominantly in Switzerland and does not directly compete in the German market Aerolux serves.
• Leha GmbH: Austrian sun protection manufacturer of venetian blinds, roller blinds, and awnings. Comparable to Aerolux as a European sun protection components supplier, but primarily serves Austria and adjacent markets rather than the German core market.

Direct peers

• Heroal Johannes Henkenjohann GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of aluminum profile systems for windows, doors, facades, and sun protection. Closely comparable to Aerolux as a German B2B components supplier to the window/sun protection value chain, with overlapping customer base of confections and fabricators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCD9Sd60D3qSChUN9pnFlDqw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aeroluxgmbh

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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