What SAPELI does

SAPELI is a Czech privately held door manufacturer founded in 1925 and headquartered in Jihlava, with approximately 101-250 employees and three wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in Germany (SAPELI GmbH, since 2019), Slovakia (SAPELI SK s.r.o.), and Austria (Sapeli AT GmbH, since 2021). The company produces roughly 150,000 custom-made doors annually in over 100 variants from a centralized manufacturing facility, supplying interior doors, entrance and security doors, doorframes, door hardware, and glass walls. Materials include wood veneer, laminate, painted finishes, glass (under the SAPglass brand), and specialty sustainable and cardboard cores, with the SAPELI Muteo award-winning design line and Nanoverde sustainable surface technology as the principal premium and eco sub-brands.

The business model is custom-made-to-order manufacturing with centimeter-precise dimensional flexibility, supported by a multi-channel go-to-market: an authorized dealer network of approximately 145 stores across Czech Republic (68), Slovakia (24), Austria (46), and Germany (7), four premium SAPELI Unlimited showrooms in Brno, Prague, Bratislava, and Vienna, dedicated B2B portals and direct field sales for architects, designers, and developers, and a self-service online door configurator (Moje dveře). Pricing is per-unit, configuration-dependent, and not publicly disclosed in full, with basic interior doors starting at approximately 5,000 CZK and frame and hardware typically adding 4,490-7,890 CZK; premium products such as Muteo, SAPglass, and atypical dimensions command materially higher prices. Customers are split among homeowners (B2C), architects and designers (B2B specification), developers and project managers (B2B volume), and institutional buyers (healthcare, education, government) served through specialized fire, smoke, acoustic, climate, and X-ray-rated door lines. Distribution extends to 20 countries, with revenue generated through one-time unit sales and a 5-year warranty backed by testing equivalent to a 25-year lifespan.

Name

SAPELI

Legal name

SAPELI, a.s.

Website

https://sapeli.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SAPELI is a Czech custom door manufacturer (founded 1925, headquartered in Jihlava) producing interior doors, entrance doors, frames, hardware, and glass walls for homeowners, architects, developers, and institutional buyers across Central Europe through 145-plus dealers and 4 premium showrooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Doors and Door Frames

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ), Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB)

Keywords

• Custom interior doors
• Door frames
• Glass wall systems
• Security entrance doors
• Fire rated doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Jihlava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Door Manufacturing: SAPELI manufactures doors to order with all products made to customer specifications. Revenue is generated from the sale of interior doors, entrance/security doors, doorframes, door hardware, and glass walls. Production capacity of 150,000 doors annually with custom sizing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SAPELI manufactures custom-made interior doors, entrance/security doors, doorframes, glass wall systems, and door hardware, with all products produced to individual specifications at centimeter precision in the Czech Republic. The company serves both individual consumers purchasing for residential use and B2B customers (architects, designers, developers) through dedicated dealer networks and premium showrooms across Central Europe.

Product overview

SAPELI is a Czech door manufacturer producing custom-made doors, doorframes, and glass wall systems with over 100 years of craftsmanship tradition. The company operates a platform-plus-customization model, offering doors in over 100 variants across materials (wooden/veneered, laminate, painted, glass, sustainable, cardboard), opening systems (swing, sliding, folding, pivoting), and functional properties (fire-resistant, smoke-resistant, soundproof, waterproof, X-ray resistant). Core products include interior doors, entrance/security doors, doorframes, door hardware, and glass walls (Sapglass brand). Premium sub-brands include SAPELI Muteo (award-winning design) and Nanoverde (sustainable line). All products are manufactured to individual order in the Czech Republic, with annual production of approximately 150,000-165,000 doors. The company serves markets in 20 countries through dealer networks and premium SAPELI Unlimited showrooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAPELI Unlimited: Premium showroom concept featuring high-end door displays and design consultations in Brno, Prague, Bratislava, and Vienna
• Sapglass
• Muteo
• Nanoverde

Products and services

• Interior Doors Custom-manufactured interior doors available in wooden/veneered, laminate, painted, glass, sustainable, and cardboard materials, with multiple opening systems (swing, sliding, folding, pivoting) and special configurations (groove-less, without lining, high/tall). Sold to homeowners and B2B customers through dealers and B2B portals.
• Entrance and Security Doors Entry and security doors for residential and commercial buildings with safety/security certification ratings (RC2, RC3) and available with fire resistance, smoke resistance, soundproofing, and weather resistance properties. Targeted at homeowners and institutional buyers.
• Doorframes Doorframe systems including standard rebated frames, non-rebated frames, hidden frames, renovation frames (OKZ), and frame systems for glass wall installations, available for all door opening types.
• SAPglass Glass Walls Glass wall systems branded as SAPglass featuring frameless and framed glass wall configurations with Float clear, Satinato, Mastercarre, and Connex glass types, including industrial-style Lofty, Moon, and Zen models. Used in contemporary interior projects.
• Door Hardware (Kování) Complete range of door hardware including handles for interior, entrance, glass, sliding, and security doors, plus Magnetic locking hardware for minimal designs without visible hardware. Sold as an integrated part of the SAPELI door system.
• SAPELI Muteo Doors Premium innovative door line combining distinctive aesthetic design with functionality, recognized with eight international design awards including Red Dot 2019 and 2022, German Innovation Award, IDA, Big See, and iF Design Award. Targeted at design-conscious homeowners, architects, and high-end projects.
• Nanoverde Sustainable Doors Specialty sustainable door surface and product line featuring environmentally friendly materials and finishes, supporting eco-conscious building projects and PEFC-certified sustainable sourcing.
• Atypical and Custom Doors Bespoke custom door manufacturing service for non-standard dimensions and special architectural requirements, produced to exact customer specifications with centimeter precision, including unusual heights, widths, and shapes.
• Accessories (Doplňky) Supplementary products including fanlights, additional glass panels, and supplementary components for door and frame installations, sold as add-ons to SAPELI door systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000 custom doors produced annually with 100% made-to-order production
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dierre: Italian manufacturer of security doors, interior doors, and fire-rated doors. Comparable in specialized performance doors (security, fire, acoustic) and serves European project and residential channels.
• Porta Doors: Poland's largest interior and entrance door manufacturer, producing ~3M doors annually. Geographic neighbor in Central Europe competing for project developer specifications with comparable price points and customization options.
• Gerda: Polish security and entrance door manufacturer with strong Central European presence. Comparable in security entrance doors, frames, and accessories, particularly competing for residential developer projects.
• Hörmann: Germany-based global manufacturer of doors (residential interior, entrance, industrial) and frames, the dominant Central European competitor across SAPELI's core markets. Directly comparable product portfolio with broader scale and deeper dealer network.

Broad incumbents

• Assa Abloy: Global leader in door hardware, locks, and access solutions with strong presence in European commercial door markets. Comparable in B2B specification channel and complementary product (hardware) positioning to SAPELI's kování line.
• JELD-WEN: Global door and window manufacturer with extensive European footprint. Comparable product categories (interior, entry, performance doors) and multi-channel distribution through dealers and home improvement retailers.
• Schüco: German building envelope specialist (windows, doors, façades) with strong premium positioning across Central Europe. Comparable in architectural-grade entrance systems and project specification channel.
• Masonite: One of the world's largest door manufacturers serving residential and architectural markets. Comparable in custom-to-order manufacturing capability and broad material range, though more North America-centric.

Emerging players

• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors, and curtain wall systems serving European residential and commercial projects. Comparable in premium architectural glazing systems and project-based specification sales channel.

Regional players

• Wiśniowski: Polish manufacturer of gates, doors, windows, and fencing with growing Central European footprint. Comparable in steel/aluminum entrance doors and frames, serving similar developer and homeowner segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 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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