What Savignac does

Savignac is a privately held South African company founded in 1969 and headquartered in Pretoria, operating as a manufacturer and distributor of aluminium window and door hardware for the South African and Sub-Saharan African markets. The company runs a tri-regional operating model with Inland operations in Pretoria (+27 12 804 0495), Coastal operations in Cape Town (+27 21 982 2427), and Finance based in KwaZulu-Natal (+27 31 942 7994), employing between 11 and 50 people.

Its product portfolio is organized under two main divisions — SAVI Core Products (locks, profile cylinders, lever handles, pull handles, insect screens including PETUFF pet-resistant and OUTSIGHT enhanced-view variants) and SAVI Commodity Products (hinges, flush bolts, cabin hooks, patio and sliding door gear, gaskets, woolpile, corner cleats, and SILTECH sealants) — and segmented across three registered brand tiers: SAVI EURO (premium), SAVI EQUINOX (value), and SAVI AFRIQ (budget). Notable technical features include anti-snap profile cylinders, sinkless hinge and bottom-roller systems, and a full SFDG (sliding folding door gear) range with aluminium spring clips, V-catch mechanisms, and angle brackets.

Savignac monetizes through direct B2B sales on a quote-based model, requiring credit applications from new buyers and distributing via its three regional offices with active Sub-Saharan Africa reach. Its customers are aluminium window and door manufacturers, fabricators, installers, and architects/specifiers. Marketing is executed through a published product catalogue (Vol 7, July 2025) and direct sales rather than public e-commerce pricing; no public pricing, revenue figures, or external capital relationships are disclosed.

Name

Savignac

Legal name

Savignac

Website

https://savignac.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Savignac is a South African manufacturer and distributor, founded 1969, of aluminium window and door hardware sold under the SAVI EURO, SAVI EQUINOX, and SAVI AFRIQ brands to fabricators, installers, and architects across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Window and Door Hardware

NAICS

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Glazing Hardware, Sealants & Accessories (Spacers/Gaskets/Setting Blocks) (IMADAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Aluminium window hardware
• Door hardware systems
• Architectural hardware manufacturing
• Window and door fittings
• Building hardware supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Pretoria

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of aluminium window and door hardware including locks, cylinders, handles, hinges, screens, gaskets, and related components under SAVI EURO, SAVI AFRIQ, and SAVI EQUINOX brands. Products are sold through direct sales with credit applications, targeting manufacturers, fabricators, and installers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Savignac manufactures and distributes aluminium window and door hardware under three branded product tiers: SAVI EURO (premium range), SAVI AFRIQ (budget range), and SAVI EQUINOX (value range). The company supplies the South African window and door fabrication and installation industry with mechanical hardware components and fittings since 1969.

Product overview

Savignac is a proudly South African manufacturer and distributor of aluminium window and door hardware. The company operates three registered brand tiers: SAVI EURO (premium range), SAVI AFRIQ (budget range), and SAVI EQUINOX (value range). The product portfolio is organized into two main divisions: SAVI CORE PRODUCTS (door hardware including locks, cylinders, lever handles, pull handles, black hardware, and insect screens like PETUFF pet-resistant and OUTSIGHT enhanced view screens; plus measuring tapes) and SAVI COMMODITY PRODUCTS (door hardware components like hinges, flush bolts, cabin hooks, door stops, patio and sliding door gear; window hardware including handles, corner cleats, friction stays, and restrictors; gaskets and woolpile; and tape & sealant products under the SILTECH brand including multipurpose silicone, neutral silicone, structural silicone, and silicone acrylic variants). The brands operate as a unified portfolio targeting different price segments across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAVI EURO: Premium range of aluminium window & door hardware including locks, cylinders, latchlocks, hook locks, profile cylinders, and pet resistant screens
• SAVI AFRIQ
• SAVI EQUINOX
• SILTECH

Products and services

• SAVI EURO Aluminium Window and Door Hardware

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Roto Frank: Global manufacturer of window and door hardware, including hinges, locks and tilt-and-turn systems. Overlaps with Savignac's hardware range but serves a worldwide market from a much larger base.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in door hardware, locks and access solutions. Competes with Savignac in lock cylinders, handles and door hardware but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Siegenia-Aubi: European window and door hardware manufacturer with broad product lines for aluminium, timber and uPVC systems. Comparable category overlap on premium hardware like Savignac's SAVI EURO range.
• dormakaba: Global provider of access solutions, door hardware and cylinders. Comparable product overlap with Savignac's cylinders, locks and commercial-grade door hardware.
• Aluprof: European aluminium systems and hardware provider covering window, door and façade applications. Comparable scope in aluminium fenestration components, though with a much broader systems portfolio.
• Gretsch-Unitas (GU): International hardware group manufacturing window and door systems, locks and automation. Comparable in lock, hinge and hardware categories where Savignac operates.

Regional players

• Alspec: Australian aluminium window and door component distributor and manufacturer. Comparable business model of distributing aluminium fenestration hardware/components, though operating primarily in Australia rather than Africa.

Direct peers

• Wispeco: South African aluminium product manufacturer and distributor serving the window, door and façade market. Directly comparable to Savignac as a domestic aluminium fenestration components supplier.
• AMPA (Aluminium Melting & Processing Africa): South African aluminium extrusions and downstream products supplier. Operates in the same aluminium fenestration value chain that Savignac serves with hardware components.
• Sobinco: European specialist in aluminium window and door hardware, including hinges, locks and rollers for aluminium systems. Closely comparable product overlap with Savignac's aluminium-focused catalogue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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