Everlite

What Everlite does

Deutsche Everlite GmbH (branded EVERLITE) is a German manufacturer of polycarbonate-based daylight construction systems, headquartered in Wertheim and founded in 1975. The company designs and produces integrated roof light bands (Dachlichtbänder), skylights (Lichtkuppeln), and transparent facade systems that combine natural daylighting with smoke/heat extraction ventilation (RWA), sun protection, and fall-through safety functions in single certified assemblies. Its product portfolio is organized into three performance tiers — PREMIUM LINE (U-values 1.2-1.4 W/m²K), COMFORT LINE (1.3-1.6 W/m²K), and BASIC LINE (1.8-2.6 W/m²K) — supplemented by EV40/EV50 facade systems, three sun-protection technologies (the patented VLIES INSIDE integrated-fleece glazing, patented CONTROLITE motorized 180° lamella system, and FSZ external blind), and safety accessories (EVE fall-through protection, SRS roof edge protection). Two granted patents (CONTROLITE, VLIES INSIDE) and a stack of German and European building-authority certifications (bauaufsichtliche Zulassung, DIN EN 12101 Teil 2, DIN 4102 Teil 7 / EN 13501 B roof t1, DGUV Vorschrift 38) form the technical and regulatory backbone of the product offering.

The business serves the industrial and commercial building sectors — primarily production facilities, warehouses, and logistics centers, with secondary reach into sports/event venues and facade-renovation projects — through a direct B2B sales motion targeting building owners, architects, planners, and facility managers in Germany. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with revenue generated principally through one-time product sales plus optional installation (Montage) services billed at fixed rates. Distribution is domestic Germany-only, with all manufacturing and administration managed from the Wertheim headquarters. The company employs 51-100 people, is privately held as a GmbH with two Managing Directors (Björn Schmidt and Sven Schmidt-Tudl), and has no disclosed external investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity.

The go-to-market is augmented by a digital specification ecosystem aimed at architects and specifiers: an interactive product configurator, 3D viewer, downloadable CAD drawings and GAEB-format tender texts, an online energy savings calculator, and a professional chat channel. Together these tools embed Everlite into the early specification phase of German building projects. The company references over 45 years of continuous operation and CO2-savings positioning, a Top 100 Award (per its own website) for innovation excellence, and a claimed global first in building-authority-approved thermally separated facade frame profiles (EV50). No AI/ML capability, API platform, or software ecosystem beyond the specification tools is evidenced.

Name

Everlite

Legal name

Deutsche Everlite GmbH

Website

https://everlite.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Deutsche Everlite GmbH, founded 1975 in Wertheim, Germany, manufactures polycarbonate roof light bands, skylights, and facade systems with integrated smoke ventilation, sun protection, and safety features for industrial and commercial building projects, sold direct across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Envelope Daylight Systems

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA), Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ), Skylight & Roof Penetration Flashing (Exterior) (HSAPAKAJ)

Keywords

• Daylight construction systems
• Roof light bands
• Polycarbonate skylights
• Facade glazing systems
• Smoke ventilation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Wertheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Daylight System Products: Sale of manufactured daylight systems including roof light bands, light domes, and facades with integrated components. Products are sold with associated services including delivery and installation. Pricing varies by product line (Premium, Comfort, Basic) and specifications.
2. Professional Services (Montage): Installation and mounting services offered alongside product sales. Montagearbeiten werden zu gültigen Montagesätzen abgerechnet. Festpreise für Montage können vereinbart werden.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Everlite manufactures and sells polycarbonate-based daylight systems for industrial and commercial buildings, including roof light bands (Dachlichtbänder), skylights (Lichtkuppeln), and transparent facades. The portfolio is organized in three performance tiers — PREMIUM LINE, COMFORT LINE, and BASIC LINE — and is complemented by patented sun protection systems (VLIES INSIDE, CONTROLITE, FSZ), smoke and heat extraction devices (RWA), fall-through and roof edge safety systems, and facade systems EV40 and EV50. Products are complemented by professional installation services and digital tools for specification, configuration, and energy savings calculation.

Product overview

Everlite (Deutsche Everlite GmbH) is a provider of daylight solutions for industrial and commercial buildings, offering a comprehensive portfolio of roof light bands (Dachlichtbänder), skylights (Lichtkuppeln), and transparent facade systems (Transparente Fassaden). The core product lines are organized in three tiers: PREMIUM LINE (high-end, U-values 1.2-1.4 W/m²K), COMFORT LINE (mid-range, U-values 1.3-1.6 W/m²K), and BASIC LINE (entry-level, U-values 1.8-2.6 W/m²K). These are complemented by EV40 and EV50 facade systems, sun protection solutions (VLIES INSIDE, CONTROLITE, FSZ), and safety systems (EVE fall-through protection, SRS roof edge protection). The company also provides digital tools including a 3D viewer, product configurator, energy calculator, and downloadable tender specification texts in GAEB format. Additional smoke and heat extraction (RWA) systems, ventilation components, and accessories complete the product portfolio. The products are primarily sold in Germany through their headquarters in Wertheim.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PREMIUM LINE: High-end daylight band system with superior thermal insulation properties (U-Wert 1.2-1.4 W/m²K), featuring double-layer polycarbonate elements with VLIES INSIDE technology for glare protection.
• COMFORT LINE
• BASIC LINE
• VLIES INSIDE
• CONTROLITE
• FSZ
• EV40
• EV50

Products and services

• PREMIUM LINE Dachlichtband Premium-tier roof light band system with U-values 1.2-1.4 W/m²K, double-layer polycarbonate elements with VLIES INSIDE technology for glare protection, and integrated fire protection properties compliant with DIN 4102 Part 7 and EN 13501 B roof t1. Designed for industrial and commercial building owners, architects, and construction planners.
• COMFORT LINE Dachlichtband Universal curved roof light band system with enhanced fire resistance, improved sun protection, and U-values of 1.3-1.6 W/m²K. Uses UV-protected coextruded polycarbonate elements on pre-bent aluminium support bars for industrial and commercial applications.
• BASIC LINE Dachlichtband Entry-level roof light band system for construction projects without special building physics requirements, with U-values from 1.8 to 2.6 W/m²K and basic polycarbonate glazing.
• EV40 Transparente Fassade Multi-layer transparent facade system with 40mm element thickness, suitable for partial facade glazing, complete wall cladding, or shed glazing. Features high stability with concealed fixing and excellent thermal insulation for facade renovation and new construction.
• EV50 Transparente Fassade Building authority-approved facade system with 50mm multi-chamber polycarbonate plates (U-value < 0.9 W/m²K) and thermally separated profiles. Marketed as the first worldwide with building approval including thermally separated frame profiles, with weight approximately 5 kg/m².
• Lichtkuppeln (Skylights) Roof skylights for flat roofs of production, storage, sports, and exhibition halls bringing daylight and fresh air. Available in 2-layer, 3-layer, and 4-layer variants, with heat protection, polycarbonate, dark versions, and RWA (smoke/heat extraction) models.
• Großraumlichtkuppel Large-area skylight for industrial buildings, designed for maximum daylight entry in spacious facilities such as warehouses and production halls.
• EVE-Durchsturzsicherung Fall-through protection system preventing people from falling through skylights and roof light bands, designed for compliance with DGUV Vorschrift 38 accident prevention regulations for construction work.
• SRS - Seitenrandabsicherung Roof edge protection system designed for safe working on roofs and preventing falls from roof edges.
• VLIES INSIDE Sonnenschutzsystem Patented sun protection system with integrated fleece layer inside polycarbonate glazing, providing fire, glare, sun, and heat protection simultaneously with U-values up to 1.0 W/m²K.
• CONTROLITE Sonnenschutzsystem Patented light band system with semicircular, motorically rotatable 180° lamellae embedded in polycarbonate, allowing variable light transmission and direction control for glare-free light and optimal room climate.
• FSZ - Flexibler Sonnenschutz Flexible external sun protection system for common light band types with motor-driven operation via radio remote control or fixed installation control, adaptable to seasonal conditions.
• CO2-Notauslösestation CO2 emergency release station in metal housing for manual activation of smoke and heat extraction devices, with status display and thin glass pane for operation.
• 24-Volt RWA-System 24-volt smoke and heat extraction system with electric motor opening mechanism and battery backup providing up to 72 hours of operation during power outages, also allowing daily ventilation without additional motor.

Quantifiable outcome

• U-Werte bis 1,0 W/m²K achievable with VLIES INSIDE systems
• +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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Pilkington (NSG Group): Pilkington is a global glass manufacturer offering high-performance architectural glazing for facades and rooflights used in industrial and commercial buildings. While primarily a glass-focused supplier, Pilkington competes with Everlite's polycarbonate systems in facade and daylighting specifications where designers choose glass alternatives.
• Velux Group: Velux is the global leader in roof windows and skylights for residential and commercial buildings, with far broader scale, brand recognition, and distribution than Everlite. While primarily residential-skewed, Velux competes in commercial daylighting and brings significant scale advantages and R&D resources to the broader daylighting category Everlite addresses.
• Kingspan Group: Kingspan is a global building envelope leader offering insulated panels, daylighting solutions, and facade systems through its Kingspan Light + Air business. It serves industrial and commercial buildings with comparable daylight and ventilation products but at far greater scale, with potential to encroach on Everlite's mid-market German industrial customer base.
• Sapa Building Systems (Hydro): Sapa (part of Hydro) is a European aluminum building systems provider offering facade, window, and roof glazing solutions for commercial and industrial buildings. It competes with Everlite's EV40/EV50 facade systems at the broader building envelope level, often serving the same architectural specifiers.

Direct peers

• Danpal: Danpal is an international manufacturer of polycarbonate daylighting systems, facades, canopies, and roofing solutions for commercial and industrial buildings. Its translucent facade and rooflight products compete with Everlite's EV40/EV50 facades and PREMIUM/COMFORT light bands in the same specification-driven B2B segment.
• Lamilux: Lamilux Heinrich Strunz GmbH is a German manufacturer of daylight systems including flat roof skylights, light bands, smoke ventilation systems, and facade solutions — directly competing with Everlite in the same German industrial/commercial building market with overlapping product categories and similar B2B specification-driven sales motion.
• Colt International: Colt International is a specialist in smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (RWA), natural ventilation, and daylight systems for industrial and commercial buildings across Europe. It directly overlaps with Everlite's RWA, smoke ventilation, and daylight band offerings, serving the same specifier base of architects and facility managers.
• Rodeca: Rodeca GmbH is a German specialist in polycarbonate daylighting systems, light bands, facades, and translucent building envelopes serving industrial and commercial buildings across Europe. It directly competes with Everlite in polycarbonate-based light bands and facades with comparable technical specifications.
• JET Tageslicht & RWA: JET Gruppe is a German manufacturer of daylight systems, smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (RWA), and natural ventilation for industrial buildings. It is one of Everlite's closest direct competitors in the German market with a comparable product portfolio including light bands, skylights, and RWA systems.

Regional players

• esco (European Skylights Company): esco is a European manufacturer of architectural skylights, glass rooflights, and facade glazing serving commercial and public buildings. It operates in a similar product space to Everlite but with a stronger focus on glass-based systems and broader European (non-German-centric) distribution, making it a partial geographic and product peer.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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