ProTex
ProTex (Протекс) is a privately held Saint Petersburg-based Russian wholesale and retail distributor, founded in 2007, that designs, produces, and installs curtains, blinds, curtain rod systems, and window automation for dealers, enterprise clients, and end consumers across Russia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersSaint Petersburg, Russia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ProTex does
ProTex (OOO PROTEKS, Протекс) is a privately held Russian wholesale and retail distributor of curtain systems, blinds, curtain rods, and window automation based in Saint Petersburg, founded in 2007. The company operates dual B2B and B2C channels, supplying wholesale dealers across Russia while serving end consumers through a Saint Petersburg showroom at Design District DDA and the protexinfo.ru e-commerce platform; named enterprise customers include Sberbank, Gazprom, Alfa Bank, Russian Railways, and Zenit.
Its product portfolio spans four categories: window coverings (Roman shades, roller shades including blackout variants, tulle, decorative curtains, and accessories such as grommets, tapes, and tiebacks), blinds (vertical and horizontal variants in fabric, aluminum, plastic plus photo and multi-factor blinds), curtain rod systems (profile/concealed tracks like DUBLE, decorative rods in multiple finishes, cornices, and manual/electric tracks), and automation/control hardware including the Italian-manufactured ERA TRACK EDGE 185 motorized drive paired with MiniWay MW1/MW2/MW3 and ERA P1/P6 radio remote controls operating at 433.92 MHz. The company runs its own high-tech production unit branded "Protekst" (Протекст) with manufacturing tolerances for high-altitude installation work, a dedicated quality control department, own warehouses, and full-cycle project services from design through installation and post-warranty maintenance.
Revenue is generated through wholesale and retail hardware sales (curtain rod systems, sun protection systems, curtain automation), professional services (design consultation, designer training, full project implementation), and warranty/post-warranty maintenance. Go-to-market combines dealer relationships, direct enterprise sales for large projects, showroom traffic, and online commerce; the company also cooperates with European and US industry leaders to source automation technology and act as a trend conduit in the Russian market. Pricing is per-unit pay-as-you-go for retail with quote-based pricing for enterprise projects and an unusual 15% partial-payment option for consumers.
ProTex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ProTex
- Legal name
- OOO PROTEKS (ООО «ПРОТЕКС»)
- Website
- https://www.protexinfo.ru
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ProTex (Протекс) is a privately held Saint Petersburg-based Russian wholesale and retail distributor, founded in 2007, that designs, produces, and installs curtains, blinds, curtain rod systems, and window automation for dealers, enterprise clients, and end consumers across Russia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ProTex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Window Treatments and Sun Protection Systems
- NAICS
- Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD)
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Where ProTex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint Petersburg
- HQ country
- Russia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
ProTex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wholesale and Retail Trade: Wholesale and retail trade of curtain rod systems, sun protection systems, curtain automation, and control/automation systems.
- Professional Design Services: Services of professional designers and decorators for finding unique solutions for interior designers and architects.
- Project Design and Implementation: Comprehensive project design, preparation of project documentation, coordination, and management of the entire project cycle until facility handover. Installation and implementation of equipment with adaptation to individual user requirements, followed by service and consultations.
- Designer Training: Training of designers on new trends and directions in the curtain industry.
- Warranty and Post-Warranty Service: Guarantee, service, and post-warranty maintenance services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Curtain Rods and Accessories |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Curtains (Шторы) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Blinds (Жалюзи) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Automation and Remotes |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
ProTex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ProTex designs, manufactures, and distributes curtain, blind, and curtain rod systems alongside motorized automation and control products for the Russian market. The company operates both wholesale (B2B to dealers and enterprise clients) and retail (B2C through e-commerce and showroom) channels, and additionally provides professional design consultation, project documentation, installation, and post-warranty service for window decoration and sun protection projects.
Product overview
ProTex is a Russian curtain, blinds, and window treatment company founded in 2007 and based in Saint Petersburg. Its product portfolio consists of four integrated categories: (1) Window Coverings — Roman shades, roller shades (including blackout variants), tulle, decorative curtains, and curtain accessories (grommets, tapes, tiebacks); (2) Blinds — vertical (fabric, aluminum, plastic, blackout, screen variants) and horizontal aluminum blinds in 25 mm and 50 mm widths, plus photo blinds and multi-factor blinds in an extensive range of colors and materials; (3) Curtain Rod Systems — profile (concealed) tracks including the DUBLE system, decorative rods in various finishes (gold, silver, chrome, copper, onyx), cornices, and manual and motorized electric track systems; and (4) Automation & Control — the ERA TRACK EDGE 185 motorized curtain drive (made in Italy) paired with a range of radio remote controls (MiniWay MW1/MW2/MW3 single-to-triple channel, and ERA P1/P6 multi-function transmitters) operating at 433.92 MHz. The company also offers its own brand 'Протекст' for high-tech production and installation of complex non-standard projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Protekst (Протекст): Own technological production division with permits for high-altitude work and individual approach in project design, allowing to solve complex non-standard tasks on large-scale projects in the shortest possible time. Can implement products into existing management systems or create new more effective systems based on existing ones.
Products and services
- Curtains (Roman shades, roller shades, blackout curtains, tulle, decorative textiles) Window coverings including Roman shades (fold into horizontal pleats when raised), roller shades (standard and blackout variants), traditional draped curtains sold by the meter, tulle (sheer lightweight overlay), blackout curtains, and decorative textiles (tassels, lambrequins, ornamental accessories). Used by residential consumers, interior designers, and enterprise clients.
- Blinds (vertical, horizontal, photo, multi-factor) Window blinds including vertical blinds (fabric, aluminum, plastic, blackout, and screen variants), horizontal aluminum blinds in 25 mm and 50 mm widths (pearl, quartz, metallic finishes), photo blinds with printed images, and multi-factor blinds combining materials for enhanced decorative effect. Used for offices, residential, and enterprise facilities.
- Curtain rod systems (profile, decorative, cornices, electric tracks) Curtain rod systems including concealed profile tracks (DUBLE system for clean architectural installations), decorative rods in various finishes (gold, silver, bronze, chrome, copper, onyx) and diameters (16D to 36D), decorative cornices and valances, and electric curtain tracks (manual and motorized). Used for both residential and commercial installations.
- ERA TRACK EDGE 185 motorized curtain drive Motorized curtain drive suitable for straight and curved curtain tracks, with built-in radio receiver, automatic end-position calibration, smooth start/stop, and power-failure safety unlock. Rated 100-240V, 50/60Hz; torque 1 Nm; speed 76-85 RPM; lifting capacity 50 kg; length 340 mm; weight 1.4 kg. Manufactured in Italy.
- Radio remote control transmitters (MiniWay MW1/MW2/MW3, ERA P1/P6) Portable and miniature radio transmitters (single, two, and three-channel variants; multi-function transmitters with on/off, brightness control, Sun-for-You sensor indication, and Memo Group memory) for controlling awnings, blinds, roller shutters, and lighting. 433.92 MHz rolling code; range 200 m open space and 35 m indoors.
- Professional design and decorator services Services of professional designers and decorators to find unique window treatment and sun protection solutions, targeted at interior designers, architects, and end consumers seeking non-standard solutions.
- Project design and full-cycle implementation Full-cycle project service for enterprise and large-scale clients: project design, preparation of project documentation, coordination, installation and implementation of equipment adapted to individual user requirements, ongoing service and consultations until facility handover.
- Warranty and post-warranty service Guarantee, service, and post-warranty maintenance services for ProTex products sold to both wholesale dealers and retail customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced production costs while significantly improved dealer and end-consumer satisfaction through quality control systems
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use ProTex
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ProTex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
ProTex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- European and US Industry LeaderscoreProTex cooperates with recognized industry leaders from Europe and USA, enabling the company to meet the latest industry requirements and act as a creator of trends and conductor of new technologies in the Russian market.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
ProTex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Somfy: French global leader in motorized blinds, awnings, curtains, and shutters with associated radio remotes and home-automation controls. Directly comparable to ProTex's automation-driven motorized curtain tracks and remote-control product lines.
- Lutron Electronics: US-based manufacturer of lighting and motorized shading controls including Serena and Sivoia QS systems for integrated window-treatment automation. Highly comparable to ProTex's ERA and MiniWay remote-control-driven motorized curtain offerings.
- Silent Gliss: Swiss premium manufacturer of curtain tracks, blind systems, and electric curtain drives for high-end residential and commercial projects. Directly comparable to ProTex's electric curtain tracks, profile rods, and project-based enterprise installations.
- Rollease Acmeda: Manufacturer of window-treatment components including motorized and manual roller systems, automation motors, and remote controls. Comparable to ProTex's automation hardware (motors and remotes) and roller-shade product range.
- Coulisse: Dutch manufacturer and designer of made-to-measure window coverings including roller blinds, curtain rods, and motorized systems with associated smart-home controls. Comparable product mix and B2B distribution model to ProTex.
Broad incumbents
- Hunter Douglas: World's largest manufacturer of window blinds, shades, and architectural products, offering motorized and manual systems across residential and commercial segments. Broad incumbent with overlapping product portfolio to ProTex's blinds and shades range.
- Springs Window Fashions: US-based manufacturer of blinds, shades, and specialty window treatments under brands including Bali, Graber, and Mecho. Broad incumbent with overlapping window-treatment portfolio to ProTex's curtain and blinds offering.
- IKEA (window treatments): Global home-furnishings retailer offering curtains, blinds, and motorized window-treatment solutions across consumer and small-business segments. Comparable in product category (curtains, blinds, rods) but competes mainly at the lower-priced consumer tier versus ProTex's enterprise and specialty positioning.
Regional players
- Warema: German manufacturer of sun-protection systems including internal venetian blinds, roller shutters, and motorized exterior awnings. Comparable in product category to ProTex but primarily serves the German and European market rather than Russia.
- Griesser AG: Swiss manufacturer of external and internal sun-protection systems including roller blinds, venetian blinds, and motorized awnings with full project installation services. Comparable end-to-end project model to ProTex but focused on Switzerland and Western Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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ProTex leadership team
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ProTex funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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ProTex M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ProTex
What does ProTex do?
ProTex designs, manufactures, and distributes curtain, blind, and curtain rod systems alongside motorized automation and control products for the Russian market. The company operates both wholesale (B2B to dealers and enterprise clients) and retail (B2C through e-commerce and showroom) channels, and additionally provides professional design consultation, project documentation, installation, and post-warranty service for window decoration and sun protection projects.
Is ProTex a public or private company?
ProTex is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ProTex founded?
ProTex was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ProTex based?
ProTex is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in the Europe region.
How does ProTex make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Wholesale and Retail Trade is the primary driver. The others are professional Design Services, project Design and Implementation, designer Training and warranty and Post-Warranty Service.
Who are ProTex's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Somfy, Lutron Electronics, Silent Gliss, Rollease Acmeda and Coulisse. Broad incumbents are Hunter Douglas, Springs Window Fashions and IKEA (window treatments). Regional players are Warema and Griesser AG.
Does ProTex have an API?
No public API is recorded for ProTex.
What industry is ProTex in?
ProTex's product category is Window Treatments and Sun Protection Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAHADAD, Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation. Its NAICS code is 337920.