Econframe

What Econframe does

Econframe Berhad is a Malaysian public-listed manufacturer (ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia) specializing in metal door and window frames, founded in 2001 in Klang, Selangor by Managing Director Lim Chin Horng. The company manufactures a comprehensive total door systems portfolio under the ECONFRAME brand (metal door and window frames using Zincalume, Galvanneal, and Galvanized Iron Steel with CNC bending for custom profiles from 50mm to 300mm, pre-hung doors, and steel doors) and the DUROE sub-brand (1-hour and 2-hour fire-rated doors certified by SIRIM and BOMBA, ironmongery, and Tuya-integrated digital locks). Production capacity has expanded to approximately 162,000 doors annually following the 2025 acquisition of Ivory Pearl Sdn. Bhd.

The company operates a project-based B2B distribution model, supplying door systems to major Malaysian property developers (including Gamuda, SP Setia, Sime Darby, Sunway, IOI Properties, IJM Land, Eco World, UEM Sunrise, Mah Sing, LBS Bina, Matrix Concepts, and Aset Kayamas) via main contractors and building materials trading arms. Econframe has vertically extended through acquisitions: Lee & Yong Aluminium Sdn. Bhd. (65%, 2022) and Trans United Sdn. Bhd. (100%, 2022) added aluminium glazing and façade capability; Duroe Glass Sdn. Bhd. (65%, 2024) added in-house glass processing; and Ivory Pearl Sdn. Bhd. (100%, 2025, RM56 million) added wooden door manufacturing with direct entry into UK and Australian export markets. Key regulatory assets include SIRIM and BOMBA fire-rating certifications, ISO 9001:2015 quality management, and CIDB/CIDM Malaysia registrations, which are prerequisites for supplying certified doorsets into Malaysian residential, commercial, mixed-use, and government construction projects.

Name

Econframe

Legal name

Econframe Berhad

Website

https://econframe.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Econframe Berhad is a Malaysian public-listed manufacturer (ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia) that produces metal door and window frames, pre-hung doors, steel doors, fire-rated doors, ironmongery, and digital locks for major Malaysian property developers and contractors via a project-based B2B distribution model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials - Door Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Windows (IMADAIAC), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Metal door frames
• Fire rated doors
• Pre-hung doors
• Architectural ironmongery
• Steel doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Klang

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Door Systems Hardware Sales: Econframe generates revenue through manufacturing and selling metal door frames, fire resistant door sets, wooden doors, metal doors, and ironmongery products. Products are supplied on project basis to property developers through main contractors or building materials trading arms. Revenue is project-based and one-time per project.
2. Wooden Door Manufacturing: Following the acquisition of Ivory Pearl Sdn Bhd, Econframe expanded into manufacturing and selling internal, external, and fire-rated wooden doors for UK and Australian markets.
3. Aluminium Glazing and Glass Products: Through subsidiary Lee & Yong Aluminium Sdn Bhd (LYASB), Econframe provides aluminium glazing, glass products and façade works including aluminium windows and glass doors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Econframe manufactures and supplies metal door and window frames, pre-hung doors, steel doors, fire-rated door sets, architectural ironmongery, and digital locks. The company operates as a total door systems solution provider, supplying products on a project basis to property developers through main contractors and building materials trading arms across Malaysia and selected international markets.

Product overview

Econframe is a total door systems solution provider offering an integrated portfolio of building material products. The core ECONFRAME brand covers metal door and window frames (with CNC-customizable profiles up to 300mm), pre-hung doors (available in Melamine, American White Oak, HDF Flush, Plywood, MGO, HMR, and PVC Laminated series with various core constructions), and steel doors (galvanized steel with honeycomb core). The DUROE sub-brand encompasses fire rated doors (1-hour and 2-hour BOMBA/SIRIM certified, in Melamine and Veneer finishes), ironmongery (lever handles, mortise locks, door closers, hinges, and panic devices), and digital locks (smart locks with Tuya WiFi integration, fingerprint, card, and app access). The company has expanded through acquisitions including Lee & Yong Aluminium (aluminium glazing and façade) and Ivory Pearl (wooden doors for UK/Australia markets), with Duroe Glass incorporated for in-house glass processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECONFRAME®: Primary brand for metal door frames, metal window frames, pre-hung doors, and steel doors.
• DUROE®

Products and services

• ECONFRAME Metal Door and Window Frame Metal door frames and window frames manufactured using Zincalume, Galvanneal, Electro-galvanized, and Galvanized Iron Steel. Offers customized profiles (50mm to 300mm), CNC bending capabilities, acoustic sealing options (EF31-EF34 profiles), and up to 10-year warranty for Zincalume frames. Sold under ECONFRAME brand.
• ECONFRAME Pre-Hung Door Complete door assemblies pre-hung with frames, available in Melamine, American White Oak, HDF Flush, Plywood, MGO, HMR, and PVC Laminated series with various core constructions including Hollow, Honeycomb, Semi-Solid Timber, Solid Particle, and Solid Timber.
• ECONFRAME Steel Door Steel doors manufactured using galvanized steel (GI) with material thickness options of 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm for door leaf and 1.0mm-1.4mm for frames. Features honeycomb core construction, Duroe SUS304 stainless steel hinges, conceal joint design, and powder coated or spray paint finishing. Maximum single leaf size 1200mm x 3000mm.
• DUROE Fire Rated Door Fire resistant door sets with 1-hour and 2-hour fire ratings, certified by SIRIM and BOMBA. Available in Melamine finish (12 wood grain options) and Veneer finish (11 wood species options). Includes fire rated metal door frames (EF1, EF3, EF7, EF17, EF18 profiles) with reinforcement stiffeners and heavy-duty hinges.
• DUROE Ironmongery Architectural ironmongery products under DUROE brand including lever handles with plates (DR-SSLHP series), grip handles, pull handles, mortise locks (DR-ML85), mortise deadbolts, mortise hook locks, euro profile cylinders, deadbolt locks, cylindrical locks, panic devices, door closers, hinges (including fire-arm hinges), sliding door fittings, folding door fittings, disabled toilet lock sets, and accessories.
• DUROE Digital Lock Smart digital locks including H1-3DFR model with card access, password, fingerprint (50 capacity), app access via Tuya WiFi, camera face recognition, remote control, doorbell function, low battery alarm, and mechanical key override. H1-814A model offers basic card, password, and fingerprint access. Both certified by BOMBA.
• Lee and Yong Aluminium Products Fabrication and installation of aluminium glazing, glass products and facade works comprising aluminium windows and glass doors, supplied through subsidiary Lee and Yong Aluminium Sdn. Bhd.
• Ivory Pearl Wooden Doors Internal, external, and fire-rated wooden doors manufactured by Ivory Pearl Sdn. Bhd., with key markets in UK and Australia. Preferred by Nature certification indicates sustainable sourcing practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 162,000 doors annual production capacity increase through Ivory Pearl acquisition
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IJM LandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Econframe Marketing contributed to IJM Land's myHome Programme by providing door products for rebuilding an Orang Asli family's home in Labu, Negeri Sembilan. The RM80,000 home rebuild was part of IJM Land's CSR initiative to provide safe housing for families in need.
• Ivory Pearl Sdn. Bhd. (IPSB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2025Econframe acquired IPSB for RM56 million (RM46.67 million cash and RM9.33 million via 16.5 million consideration shares). IPSB is an Ipoh-based wooden door manufacturer specializing in internal, external, and fire-rated wooden doors with key markets in UK and Australia. The acquisition enables Econframe to expand internationally and adds 162,000 doors annual production capacity.
• Duroe Glass Sdn. Bhd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2024Econframe incorporated Duroe Glass Sdn. Bhd. as a wholly-owned subsidiary and entered into an Assets Purchase Agreement with Suria Kaca Sdn. Bhd. to acquire machinery and motor vehicles for RM3 million. Sim Han Kai holds 35% stake and becomes Executive Director. The subsidiary complements LYASB's aluminium and façade business by establishing in-house glass processing capability.
• Suria Kaca Sdn. Bhd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2024Suria Kaca Sdn. Bhd. sold machinery and motor vehicles to Duroe Glass Sdn. Bhd. for RM3 million (RM2,996,500 in cash and RM3,500 via share issuance). Sim Han Kai, a nominee of Suria Kaca, joined Duroe Glass as Executive Director.
• Lee & Yong Aluminium Sdn. Bhd. (LYASB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2022Econframe acquired 65% equity interest in LYASB, which is principally involved in the fabrication and installation of aluminium glazing, glass products and façade works comprising aluminium windows and glass doors. The acquisition complements Econframe's existing core business to provide a one-stop total solution for partners.
• Trans United Sdn. Bhd. (TUSB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2022Econframe acquired 100% equity interest in TUSB which owns the land and factory operations where LYASB operates from. This acquisition secures the manufacturing premises for the aluminium glazing business.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LIXIL Group: Large Japanese building products conglomerate with windows, doors, kitchens, and bathrooms; relevant as a broad incumbent in the same architectural openings category where Econframe competes.
• Cornerstone Building Brands: North American building products manufacturer with doors, windows, and enclosures; broader portfolio than Econframe but overlapping in metal door and window systems for construction.

Direct peers

• dormakaba: Swiss-listed provider of door hardware, access control, and entrance systems; directly comparable to DUROE ironmongery, panic devices, and digital smart lock offerings.
• Schüco: German specialist in window, door, and façade systems, closely aligned with Econframe's metal window frames, aluminium glazing (LYASB), and integrated door-and-window solutions.
• Masonite: Global door manufacturer with broad residential and commercial door portfolio including interior, exterior, and architectural doors; comparable in product mix and channel to Econframe's pre-hung, steel, and fire-rated doors.
• Assa Abloy: Global leader in door opening solutions including locks, hinges, closers, and access hardware; closely comparable to Econframe's DUROE ironmongery and digital lock product lines.
• Allegion: US-listed pure-play door security and hardware company; comparable to Econframe's ironmongery and digital lock business serving both residential and commercial projects.
• JELD-WEN: One of the world's largest manufacturers of doors and windows serving residential and commercial construction, directly comparable in core product category and customer base to Econframe.
• YKK AP: Japanese manufacturer of aluminium window and architectural products; directly comparable to Econframe's aluminium glazing, glass façade, and window frame capabilities via LYASB.
• Hörmann: German global manufacturer of doors and frames including steel, fire-rated, and industrial doors, highly comparable to Econframe's metal door frame and fire-rated door portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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