Ecowin
Ecowin Ltd. is a Scotland-based specialist supplier of high-performance, triple-glazed windows, doors, and Passive House building solutions sourced from leading European manufacturers. It serves residential self-builders, homeowners, architects, and contractors in Scotland and northern England through a consultative sales-led model.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersDunfermline, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ecowin does
Ecowin Ltd. is a Scotland-based specialist supplier of high-performance, energy-efficient windows, doors, and related building envelope products, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dalgety Bay, Fife. The company sources products from a curated set of European manufacturers — Solarlux (bi-folding and sliding doors including bionicTURTLE and Cero systems), Gaulhofer (timber and uPVC windows with 30-year warranty), Zyle Fenster (sash & case, aluclad, lift-and-slide), Schücco (aluminium high-insulation and Passivhaus systems), Reynaers (aluminium and curtain walling), and complementary partners (Richard Brink drainage, Gutmann cills, Illbruck airtightness). Ecowin's technical differentiator is its focus on triple glazing, slim sightlines (e.g., 99mm panel joint via bionicTURTLE), Passivhaus-certified thermal performance (Uw down to 0.8 W/m²K with Solarlux Cero), and acetylated Accoya timber with 50-year above-ground durability. Customer references span luxury residential estates (Archerfield), high-end self-builds (Pinewood Aberdeen), remote coastal sites (Taigh na Coille in the Highlands), heritage conversions (Warksburn Old Church), and commercial hospitality fit-outs (St James Quarter / Gordon Ramsay's Street Burger).
Ecowin runs a consultative, sales-led go-to-market motion. Customers initiate via a discovery call (booked through Microsoft Bookings or direct phone/email), submit elevations, floor plans, and section drawings, and receive an estimate within roughly 7 days. Proposals are reviewed over Microsoft Teams and, on approval, orders move into a 6–14 week European manufacturing lead time before installation by Ecowin's recommended installation teams (subcontracted for full supply-and-install packages). The company operates a single showroom in Dalgety Bay, open weekdays and Saturdays by appointment, and works with architects and contractors as a key referral and specification channel.
The revenue model combines product supply (one-time sale of high-performance glazing) with optional installation services and project consultation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; standard terms are 50% deposit on order and 50% balance due one week prior to dispatch for supply-only orders, with separate installation terms supplied on distinct documents for full packages. Marketing is digital-led through a project-rich website plus organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram), with the architect and contractor channel as the primary B2B route. The firm is privately held, founder-owned, has no disclosed institutional capital or funding rounds, and operates with 1–10 employees across a Scottish base with growing project presence in England.
Ecowin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ecowin
- Legal name
- Ecowin Ltd
- Website
- https://ecowin.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Ecowin Ltd. is a Scotland-based specialist supplier of high-performance, triple-glazed windows, doors, and Passive House building solutions sourced from leading European manufacturers. It serves residential self-builders, homeowners, architects, and contractors in Scotland and northern England through a consultative sales-led model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ecowin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- High-Performance Windows and Doors
- NAICS
- Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Windows (IMADAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Storefronts, Curtain Wall & Window Wall Systems (IMADAIAG)
Keywords
Where Ecowin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dunfermline
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ecowin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Windows and Doors Supply: Supply of high-performance triple-glazed windows and doors from European manufacturers. Products include aluclad windows, timber windows, aluminium windows, uPVC windows, sliding doors, bi-folding doors, lift and slide doors, and entrance doors.
- Installation Services: Professional installation through recommended installation teams. Installation contract is between customer and installation team for supply-only orders, or through Ecowin's appointed subcontracted installation team for full supply and installation packages.
- Project Assessment and Consultation: Discovery call, appraisal, quotation and proposal services. Customers share elevations, floor plans and section drawings for estimate preparation within 7 days.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Supply Only - Windows and Doors |
| Hybrid | Multi-year contract | Supply and Installation Package |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Ecowin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ecowin supplies high-performance triple-glazed windows and doors from leading European manufacturers (Solarlux, Gaulhofer, Zyle Fenster, Schücco, Reynaers), covering aluclad, timber, aluminium and uPVC windows, plus sliding, bi-folding, lift-and-slide and entrance doors. The company also provides complementary building-envelope products — curtain walling, sun protection, drainage, aluminium cills and airtightness systems — and offers professional installation through recommended teams. Supply-only and full supply-and-installation packages are available across Scotland with select projects in England.
Product overview
Ecowin is an energy-efficient windows and doors specialist company founded in 2012, offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance glazing solutions. The product range includes Windows (AluClad, Timber, Sash & Case, Aluminium, uPVC), Doors (Sliding, Bi-folding, Lift and Slide, Entrance), and Other Products (Curtain Walling, Sun Protection, Drainage Solutions, Gutmann Aluminium Cills, Illbruck Airtightness). The company partners with European manufacturers including Solarlux, Gaulhofer, Zyle Fenster, Schüco, Reynaers, Richard Brink, Gutmann, and Illbruck to supply products across Scotland including Edinburgh, Fife, and the Lothians. Products focus on triple glazing, energy efficiency, and Passivhaus standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Windows Energy-efficient triple-glazed windows in aluclad, timber, sash & case, aluminium and uPVC constructions supplied from leading European manufacturers for residential and commercial builds.
- Doors Range of high-performance doors — sliding, bi-folding, lift-and-slide and entrance — supplied from Solarlux, Zyle Fenster and Gaulhofer with thermal performance suitable for Passive House standards.
- Other Building-Envelope Products Curtain walling, sun protection, drainage, aluminium window cills and airtightness/sealing products from Richard Brink, Gutmann, Illbruck and Reynaers to complete a high-performance building envelope.
- Passivhaus Certified Windows and Doors Specialist product selection covering Passivhaus-certified windows and doors for Passive House and Passive House Plus projects, including Scotland's first certified Passive House Plus timber straw bale house.
- Supply and Installation Package Full supply-and-installation service covering project assessment, product supply and professional installation by Ecowin's subcontracted installation team, with site surveys and quality checks.
Quantifiable outcome
- Uw value of up to 0.8 W/(m2K) with Solarlux Cero IV for passive house standards
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Ecowin
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ecowin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Ecowin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- SolarluxcoreExclusive UK partner for Solarlux bi-folding doors (Ecoline, Highline, Megaline, Woodline, Combiline), sliding doors (Cero, Ecoline S, Highline S), and related systems. Solarlux supplies award-winning products including the bionicTURTLE technology and Cero IV sliding systems with passive house-certified thermal performance.
- GaulhofercorePartner for Gaulhofer timber windows (Natureline, Styrialine), uPVC windows (Energyline), lift and slide doors, entrance doors, and Fusionline products. Gaulhofer is an Austrian manufacturer offering 30-year warranty on wooden and wood-aluminium windows with sustainable timber sourcing near their factory in Übelbach, Austria.
- Zyle FenstercorePartner for Zyle Fenster Sash & Case windows (conservation and heritage ranges), Europa 92 aluclad windows and doors, Sky Frame sliding doors, and curtain walling systems. Zyle Fenster products include Accoya modified timber with approved and certified membership.
- SchücocorePartner for Schüco aluminium windows including High Insulation AWS 70HI and Passivhaus AWS 90 SL+ systems. Schüco products offer narrow face widths, concealed vents, and maximum thermal insulation for sustainable architecture.
- ReynaerscorePartner for Reynaers aluminium thermal windows (ML8, SL38) and CW50 curtain walling. Products offer clean external lines with sophisticated insulation systems available for high-insulation, low-energy, or Passivhaus buildings.
- Richard BrinksupportingPartner for Richard Brink drainage channel solutions including Fultura, Hydra, and Cubo systems. Products offer versatile and efficient water management with durable, corrosion-resistant materials for residential and commercial applications.
- GutmannsupportingPartner for Gutmann aluminium window cills available in depths from 50mm to 400mm in 3-metre lengths. Includes joint connection profiles, special shapes, end caps, and Delta drainage solution for exposed locations.
- IllbrucksupportingPartner for Illbruck airtightness products including ME508 airtightness membrane, TP600 Compriband weather protection, and FM330 flexible PU foam. Products ensure complete air and moisture control, thermal and acoustic insulation for sealed building envelopes.
- AccoyasupportingZyle Fenster's trusted partnership with Accoya delivers highest quality engineered timber product. Accoya is modified timber using acetylation technology, guaranteed for 50 years above ground and 25 years in ground or freshwater.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Ecowin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- CR Smith: Largest Scotland-based windows and doors specialist, serving Scottish residential customers with a vertically integrated manufacturing operation. Direct geographical overlap with Ecowin but with a mass-market positioning and own-factory economics that contrast with Ecowin's premium-import distribution model.
Direct peers
- Dempsey Dyer: UK trade supplier of uPVC and aluminium windows and doors serving installers and architects. Comparable distribution-led model, though positioned more toward trade/competitively-priced volume than Ecowin's premium Passivhaus niche.
- The Sash Window Workshop: UK specialist in heritage and conservation timber windows, including Accoya and like-for-like period replacements. Overlaps Ecowin's Sash & Case / Zyle Fenster heritage range with comparable customer segment (heritage properties, conservation-area homeowners).
- Sunflex UK: UK distributor of Solarlux-comparable German sliding and bifolding door systems for residential and commercial projects. Directly competitive with Ecowin in the premium sliding-door and bifold category in Scotland and northern England.
- Bereco: UK specialist supplier of high-performance timber and timber-aluminium windows and doors targeted at self-build, Passivhaus and renovation segments. Closely comparable to Ecowin in customer profile, product depth and consultative sales model, though without the multi-brand aggregation across Solarlux/Reynaers/Schücco.
- Internorm UK: Austrian window manufacturer operating a UK distribution/installation model for Passivhaus-grade uPVC, timber-aluminium and aluminium glazing. Closely comparable to Ecowin's Gaulhofer and Schücco ranges and similar self-build/Passivhaus customer base.
- Origin Frames (Origin): UK manufacturer and direct-to-consumer supplier of aluminium bifold doors, sliding doors and windows. Comparable to Ecowin in serving premium residential self-build and extensions, but vertically integrated in manufacturing rather than distribution of multiple European brands.
- Clearview Windows & Doors: UK-based specialist in high-performance timber windows and doors for self-build, heritage and Passivhaus projects. Comparable customer overlap and consultative sales motion, though without Ecowin's curtain walling or commercial glazing capability.
Broad incumbents
- Everest Home Improvements: UK mass-market home improvements incumbent offering windows, doors and conservatories. Overlaps Ecowin's residential door/window category but at the volume mainstream rather than premium Passivhaus segment — useful as a "scale benchmark" peer in the same industry.
- Anglian Home Improvements: UK's largest home improvements company with full in-house manufacturing, installation and national sales coverage. Comparable broad end-market (UK residential glazing) but with a consumer-volume rather than high-performance specialist positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ecowin social profiles
Digital presenceEcowin compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Ecowin financial estimates
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Ecowin leadership team
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Ecowin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ecowin M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ecowin
What does Ecowin do?
Ecowin supplies high-performance triple-glazed windows and doors from leading European manufacturers (Solarlux, Gaulhofer, Zyle Fenster, Schücco, Reynaers), covering aluclad, timber, aluminium and uPVC windows, plus sliding, bi-folding, lift-and-slide and entrance doors. The company also provides complementary building-envelope products — curtain walling, sun protection, drainage, aluminium cills and airtightness systems — and offers professional installation through recommended teams. Supply-only and full supply-and-installation packages are available across Scotland with select projects in England.
Is Ecowin a public or private company?
Ecowin is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ecowin founded?
Ecowin was founded in 2012. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Ecowin based?
Ecowin is headquartered in Dunfermline, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Ecowin make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Windows and Doors Supply is the primary driver. The others are installation Services and project Assessment and Consultation.
Who are Ecowin's main competitors?
CR Smith is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Dempsey Dyer, The Sash Window Workshop, Sunflex UK, Bereco, Internorm UK, Origin Frames (Origin) and Clearview Windows & Doors. Broad incumbents are Everest Home Improvements and Anglian Home Improvements.
Does Ecowin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ecowin.
What industry is Ecowin in?
Ecowin's product category is High-Performance Windows and Doors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAC, Windows, with a secondary code of IMADAIAA, Exterior Doors. Its NAICS code is 337212 and its SIC code is 5031.