DAKO
DAKO Sp. z o.o. is a Polish family-owned manufacturer founded in 1994 that produces PVC, wood, aluminum, and hybrid windows, doors, roller shutters, blinds, and garage doors for residential homeowners, B2B construction firms, and architects, selling via showrooms and dealers across Europe, North America, and Asia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersNowy Sacz, Poland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DAKO does
DAKO Sp. z o.o. is a privately held, family-owned Polish manufacturer of windows, doors, roller shutters, external blinds, garage doors, and complementary building-envelope products, founded in 1994 by the Studziński brothers and headquartered in Nowy Sącz, Poland. The company produces fenestration across five material systems — PVC, wood, aluminum, wood-aluminum hybrid, and PVC-aluminum hybrid — spanning product families such as the DPQ-82 PVC window, the DA-77 and DA-70N aluminum lines, the DDF-68/DDR-68 wood lines, the DDA-78 wood-aluminum line, the SmartMoveSystem-76 and DA-SkyLine lift-and-slide terrace doors, sectional and industrial garage doors, and a Smart Home/Smart Connect/Smart Control connected product line under the premium HarmonyLine sub-brand. Manufacturing is vertically integrated in Poland and the company holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification covering recycling of PVC, glass, steel, aluminum, and paper.
DAKO operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct showroom sales in Poland, a multi-country dealer and showroom network spanning several dozen countries in Europe, North America (USA, Canada), and Asia (Japan), a dedicated Strefa Architekta (Architect Zone) with CAD files and product specifications, a Strefa B2B partner zone, an e-PAM online partner portal, and a 360-degree virtual showroom. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of windows, doors, shutters, blinds, garage doors, and smart home systems, with quote-based pricing routed through showrooms and dealers rather than publicly listed price tiers. Customer segments are residential homeowners (primary), B2B construction companies and developers, and architects/designers, supported by long-term supplier partnerships with SEÇIL, Aluprof, VEKA, Winkhaus, and Pilkington.
Strategically, DAKO is in a product-refresh and ecosystem-expansion phase, evidenced by a coordinated March 2026 launch of four new window/door systems, continued rollout of its smart home product family, and sustained multi-decade geographic distribution buildout. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no M&A activity, no parent company, and no publicly available revenue, which limits financial visibility but is consistent with a family-controlled mid-market European industrial manufacturer.
DAKO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DAKO
- Legal name
- DAKO Sp. z o.o.
- Website
- https://dako.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- DAKO Sp. z o.o. is a Polish family-owned manufacturer founded in 1994 that produces PVC, wood, aluminum, and hybrid windows, doors, roller shutters, blinds, and garage doors for residential homeowners, B2B construction firms, and architects, selling via showrooms and dealers across Europe, North America, and Asia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DAKO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building envelope products (windows and doors manufacturing)
- NAICS
- Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)
- SIC
- Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN), Screens, Storm Doors/Windows & Insect Protection Systems (IMADAIAK), Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI)
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Where DAKO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nowy Sacz
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
DAKO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Windows and Doors (PVC, Wood, Aluminum): DAKO manufactures and sells windows and doors made from PVC, wood, aluminum, and hybrid materials. This is the core product line driving revenue.
- Roller Shutters and External Blinds: External roller shutters and blinds sold alongside windows as complementary building envelope products.
- Garage Doors: Segmental, rolled, and industrial garage doors for residential and commercial applications.
- Smart Home / Intelligent Home Systems: DAKO Smart Home, Smart Connect, and Smart Control systems integrated with window and door products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing through showrooms |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
DAKO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DAKO Sp. z o.o. manufactures and sells windows, balcony/external/terrace doors, roller shutters, external blinds, garage doors, balustrades, mosquito nets, window coverings, and smart home integration products made from PVC, wood, aluminum, and hybrid (wood-aluminum, PVC-aluminum) materials. The company serves residential homeowners through showrooms and dealers, and B2B customers (architects, construction firms, developers) through dedicated zones and the e-PAM partner portal across Europe and global markets.
Product overview
DAKO is a Polish manufacturer of windows, doors, roller shutters, and garage doors established in 1994. The product portfolio spans multiple material types (PVC, wood, aluminum, wood-aluminum, PVC-aluminum) across: Windows (Okna) including DPQ-82 PVC, DA-77 and DA-70N aluminum, DDF-68/DDR-68 wood, and DDA-78 wood-aluminum systems; Balcony doors in all material variants; External balustrades (DA-GlassBarrier); External doors (overlay, frame-panel, insert, profiled, special, swinging profiled); Terrace doors including SmartMoveSystem-76 lift-slide PVC, DA-SkyLine sliding, HST, HKS, folding (DA-77FD HD), ST, and PAS systems; External roller shutters (under-plaster, over-shutter box, add-on, facade) in DK-RND and DK-RZT series; External blinds (DK-ZFB self-supporting, DK-ZFS facade, DK-ZFN add-on); Garage doors (sectional Thermo 60mm and Standard 40mm, rolling, industrial); Window coverings (pleated DK-PAULA, textile); Mosquito nets; Smart home solutions (DAKO Smart Home, Smart Connect, Smart Control); and the premium HarmonyLine sub-brand. Products are sold across European markets and internationally including USA, Canada, and Japan.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HarmonyLine: Product line category for windows and doors
Products and services
- Okna PVC DPQ-82 (PVC Windows DPQ-82) PVC window system offering good thermal insulation and durability at a competitive price point, available in multiple configurations.
- Okna aluminiowe DA-77 (Aluminum Windows DA-77) Aluminum window system with high durability, slim profiles, and strong thermal performance for residential and commercial applications.
- Okna aluminiowe DA-70N (Aluminum Windows DA-70N) Economical line of aluminum profiled windows and doors with high durability and good performance, available in three functional construction variants.
- Okna drewniane DDF-68 (Wooden Windows DDF-68) Wooden windows with 68mm profile depth combining natural wood aesthetics with good thermal performance for residential projects.
- DDA-78 Wood-Aluminum Windows and Balcony Doors Wood-aluminum hybrid windows and balcony doors combining natural wood interior with aluminum exterior cladding for durability and aesthetics.
- Okna drewniane DDR-68 (Wooden Windows DDR-68) Wooden windows with 68mm profile depth offering natural wood aesthetics for residential applications.
- DA-GlassBarrier External Aluminum Balustrade Aluminum external balustrade system for balconies, terraces, and other exterior building applications.
- SmartMoveSystem-76 PVC Terrace Doors Lift-and-slide PVC terrace door system providing full light access, unique design, and high thermal performance without heat loss.
- DA-SkyLine Sliding Terrace Doors Sliding terrace doors with a hidden frame system offering unobstructed views and clean architectural lines.
- Drzwi tarasowe ST (Standard Sliding Terrace Doors ST) Standard sliding terrace doors for residential applications.
- Drzwi PAS Adjustable Sliding Terrace Doors Adjustable sliding terrace doors with adjustment function for flexible installation in residential projects.
- DA-77FD HD Folding Terrace Doors Aluminum folding terrace doors (harmonijkowe) for large residential openings and indoor-outdoor transitions.
- External Roller Shutters (Rolety zewnętrzne) External roller shutters in multiple variants — under-plaster, over-lintel box (DK-RND semi-over-lintel and DK-RZT over-lintel), add-on with PVC box, and facade-mounted — for residential and commercial buildings.
- External Blinds (Żaluzje zewnętrzne) External blinds in three variants — DK-ZFB self-supporting for facade mounting, DK-ZFS facade, and DK-ZFN add-on — designed for sun protection in residential and commercial buildings.
- Brama Thermo Sectional Garage Door 60mm Sectional garage door with 60mm insulated panels for superior thermal insulation in residential garages.
- Brama Standard Sectional Garage Door 40mm Standard sectional garage door with 40mm panels for residential garages.
- Industrial Garage Doors (Bramy przemysłowe) Industrial garage doors for commercial, warehouse, and industrial applications.
- Rolety plisowane DK-PAULA (Pleated Window Blinds) Pleated interior window blinds for residential applications.
- Moskitiery (Mosquito Nets) Mosquito nets sized to fit DAKO windows and doors for residential insect protection.
- DAKO Smart Home / Smart Connect / Smart Control Integrated smart home systems (Smart Home, Smart Connect, Smart Control) for remote and automated control of DAKO windows, doors, and shutters via mobile app and connectivity solutions.
- External Doors (Drzwi zewnętrzne) Aluminum external entry doors in overlay, frame-panel, insert, profiled, special, and swinging profiled variants for residential entrances.
- Balcony Doors (Drzwi balkonowe) Balcony doors in PVC, wood, aluminum, PVC-aluminum, and wood-aluminum variants matching the corresponding window product lines.
- HarmonyLine Premium Sub-brand Premium sub-brand collection of DAKO windows and doors targeting the higher-end residential and architectural specification segment.
Companies that use DAKO
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
DAKO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
DAKO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SEÇILcoreSEÇIL is a long-term business partner and supplier of sealing systems to DAKO. The partnership spans nearly two decades of collaboration. DAKO hosts SEÇIL representatives at its headquarters, exchanging experiences and discussing unique technologies that distinguish SEÇIL's sealing systems in the market.
- AluprofcoreAluprof participated in the DAKO conference held at Vienna House in Łódź, focusing on market perspectives for joinery, new product launches, and sales network development. Aluprof is a key brand partner in DAKO's ecosystem.
- VEKAcoreVEKA participated in the DAKO conference in Łódź alongside Aluprof, Winkhaus, and Pilkington. VEKA is a key brand partner contributing to DAKO's product ecosystem and market strategy.
- WinkhauscoreWinkhaus participated in the DAKO conference in Łódź, joining Aluprof, VEKA, and Pilkington. Winkhaus contributes hardware and locking technology to DAKO's window and door systems.
- PilkingtoncorePilkington participated in the DAKO conference in Łódź alongside Aluprof, VEKA, and Winkhaus. Pilkington supplies glass products used in DAKO's window and door systems.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights6 records
DAKO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- VEKA: German manufacturer of PVC window profiles and a long-standing DAKO supplier. Like Aluprof, VEKA is both a strategic partner feeding DAKO's PVC systems and a profile supplier whose products are used by competing window fabricators across Europe.
- Aluprof: Polish aluminum systems supplier and key DAKO partner. While Aluprof is a strategic partner (co-marketed at DAKO's Łódź conference), its aluminum profile systems are also integrated by competing fabricators, making it both a supplier and an indirect ecosystem peer.
Direct peers
- Drutex: Polish manufacturer of PVC and aluminum windows, doors, and roller shutters with significant European export presence. Closely comparable to DAKO in product mix (windows, doors, external shutters), Polish manufacturing base, and multi-country distribution.
- Krispol: Polish manufacturer of windows, doors, garage doors, and roller shutters. Overlaps directly with DAKO's product lines (fenestration + garage doors + external shutters) and Polish manufacturing footprint.
- Oknoplast: Polish manufacturer of PVC and aluminum windows and doors sold across Europe. Directly comparable to DAKO on geography, product category (PVC/aluminum windows and doors), and dealer-driven B2B/B2C distribution model.
- Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum window, door, sliding, and façade systems for residential and commercial buildings across Europe. Directly comparable to DAKO on aluminum terrace doors (HSST/SmartMoveSystem-76 analogues) and European specification-driven sales.
- Hörmann: German global manufacturer of garage doors, entrance doors, and operators. Direct overlap with DAKO's sectional, rolling, and industrial garage door product line, with similar dealer-led European distribution.
- Internorm: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of PVC, wood, and aluminum-alternative windows and doors with European-wide distribution. Comparable to DAKO on multi-material window/door portfolio and family-business heritage, though more premium-positioned.
Broad incumbents
- Schüco: German global leader in aluminum and PVC window, door, and façade systems serving residential and commercial projects. Overlaps with DAKO on aluminum door and window systems but operates at much larger scale with a broader commercial/institutional portfolio.
- Pella Corporation: American manufacturer of windows and doors (wood, vinyl, fiberglass) with national distribution. Compares to DAKO on multi-material window/door manufacturing and dealer/showroom model, but at significantly larger scale and on a different geography.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DAKO social profiles
Digital presenceDAKO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
DAKO financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DAKO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
DAKO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DAKO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about DAKO
What does DAKO do?
DAKO Sp. z o.o. manufactures and sells windows, balcony/external/terrace doors, roller shutters, external blinds, garage doors, balustrades, mosquito nets, window coverings, and smart home integration products made from PVC, wood, aluminum, and hybrid (wood-aluminum, PVC-aluminum) materials. The company serves residential homeowners through showrooms and dealers, and B2B customers (architects, construction firms, developers) through dedicated zones and the e-PAM partner portal across Europe and global markets.
Is DAKO a public or private company?
DAKO is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was DAKO founded?
DAKO was founded in 1994. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is DAKO based?
DAKO is headquartered in Nowy Sacz, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does DAKO make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Windows and Doors (PVC, Wood, Aluminum) is the primary driver. The others are roller Shutters and External Blinds, garage Doors and smart Home / Intelligent Home Systems.
Who are DAKO's main competitors?
Others on record are VEKA and Aluprof. Direct peers are Drutex, Krispol, Oknoplast, Reynaers Aluminium, Hörmann and Internorm. Broad incumbents are Schüco and Pella Corporation.
Does DAKO have an API?
No public API is recorded for DAKO.
What industry is DAKO in?
DAKO's product category is Building envelope products (windows and doors manufacturing). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPAJAI, Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement, with a secondary code of IMADAIAN, Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings). Its NAICS code is 33792 and its SIC code is 2400.