Roll-tec

What Roll-tec does

Roll-tec GmbH is a privately held German Mittelstand manufacturer founded in 1992, headquartered in Schmallenberg in the Schmallenberger Sauerland region, operating a 1,600 square meter production facility. The company custom-manufactures (confectioning) roller shutter systems (Rollladensysteme) including Rolladenaufsatzelemente, Neubau-Aufsatzkasten in sizes 26/30/36 cm, and Vorbauelemente (surface-mounted elements), alongside sun protection systems (Raffstore external venetian blinds), and custom-measure garage roll-up doors (Garagenrolltore). Products support belt, crank, and electric operation, with optional insect protection integration and configurable fascia systems.

The company distributes exclusively to specialized trade businesses (Fachbetriebe) in the German window and roller shutter construction industry, with no consumer or developer-direct channel. Sales is executed through a direct field force split into two regional territories (North/Central/East and Central/South), supplemented by an in-house sales team, a Vertriebsleiter, and an internal sales/customer service function. Roll-tec operates its own delivery fleet to ensure fast and punctual fulfillment, and integrates third-party components from named partners including VEKA (PVC profile systems), ALUKON (garage roll-up doors), and Somfy (motors and controls), as well as Selve, Kaiser-Nienhaus, Aereco ventilation, Grupor, and System Climax sun protection products.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of custom-configured roller shutter systems and accessories (panels in plastic or aluminum, drives, controls, and spare parts) on a quote-based pricing model with no public price list. Pricing is not disclosed; orders include CE documentation, static calculations, sound insulation test reports, and conformity declarations. The company has remained an independently owned, privately financed enterprise with no venture capital, private equity, or parent company involvement disclosed, and its geographic footprint is limited to Germany.

Name

Roll-tec

Legal name

Roll-tec GmbH

Website

https://roll-tec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roll-tec GmbH is a privately held German Mittelstand manufacturer founded in 1992 that custom-produces roller shutter systems, Raffstore sun protection, and garage roll-up doors exclusively for specialized window and roller shutter trade businesses (Fachbetriebe) in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roller Shutter Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)

Keywords

• Roller shutter systems
• Roller shutter manufacturing
• Sun protection systems
• Garage roll-up doors
• Window construction components

Headquarters

HQ city

Schmallenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Roller Shutter Systems Sales: Manufacturing and selling of roller shutter systems (Rollladensysteme) including rolladenaufsatzelemente, neubauaufsatzkasten, and vorbauelemente. Products are custom-manufactured to customer specifications including special colors and custom cuts.
2. Sun Protection Systems: Sale of Raffstore (slat blind) sun protection systems, with optional integration into existing roller shutter systems.
3. Garage Roll-Up Doors: Custom-measure garage roll-up doors with standard electric tube motor installation.
4. Accessories: Sale of accessories including roller shutter panels (plastic or aluminum), drives and controls, and individual parts or complete accessory sets for all box systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Roll-tec GmbH manufactures and sells custom-configured roller shutter systems, sun protection systems (Raffstore/venetian blinds), and garage roll-up doors from a 1,600 sqm production facility in Schmallenberg, Germany. Products include Rolladenaufsatzelemente, Neubauaufsatzkasten, Vorbauelemente, and accessories such as panels, drives, and controls, distributed exclusively to specialized trade businesses (Fachbetriebe) in the window and roller shutter construction industry.

Product overview

Roll-tec GmbH is a medium-sized company specializing in the confectioning (custom manufacturing) of roller shutter systems, distribution of sun protection systems, and garage roll-up doors exclusively for specialist trades in window and roller shutter construction. Founded in 1992, the company operates from Schmallenberg, Germany with a production area of 1,600 sqm. The product portfolio centers on Rollladensysteme (roller shutter systems) comprising Rolladenaufsatzelemente, Neubauaufsatzkasten, and Vorbauelemente, supplemented by Sonnenschutzsysteme (sun protection systems) including Raffstore, Garagenrolltore (garage roll-up doors), and comprehensive Zubehör (accessories) including motors, controls, and replacement parts. Products support multiple operating methods (belt pull, crank, electric drive) and feature customization options including special colors and custom cuts. The company distributes partner brands VEKA and ALUKON alongside its own Roll-tec branded products, integrating motors from manufacturers including Somfy, Selve, and Kaiser-Nienhaus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rollladensysteme (Roller Shutter Systems) Main product line consisting of roller shutter systems for energy-efficient renovation and new construction. Includes Rolladenaufsatzelemente (top-box elements), Neubauaufsatzkasten (new construction top boxes), and Vorbauelemente (surface-mounted elements) with box sizes of 26, 30, and 36 cm. Supports belt pull, crank, and electric drive operation.
• Rolladenaufsatzelemente (Roller Shutter Top-Box Elements) Three box sizes for energy-conscious renovation and new construction. Features easily accessible revision panels (inside or bottom), compatible with belt pull, crank, and electric drive. Includes integrated insect protection (also retrofittable) and option to integrate Raffstore systems alongside classic roller shutters.
• Neubauaufsatzkasten (New Construction Top Box) One system for nearly all masonry buildings and every installation variant. Available in sizes 26, 30, and 36 cm and as special form for brick construction. Features excellent sound insulation properties, optimal thermal insulation, simple and fast attachment to window. Option to integrate Raffstore alongside roller shutter. Insect protection available.
• Vorbauelemente (Surface-Mounted Elements) Surface-mounted roller shutter systems that are visually appealing and serve for energy savings. Comprehensive fascia system allows configuration for functional and optical requirements. Roll-formed or extruded fascias suitable for new construction or renovation. From square surface-mounted elements to round boxes to flush-mounted systems, featuring high-quality aluminum alloys and stable wall thicknesses with weather-resistant coatings.
• Sonnenschutzsysteme (Sun Protection Systems) Sun protection systems including Raffstore (venetian blinds) that can be integrated with existing roller shutter systems using common components, enabling quick and easy processing. Available with crank or electric drive.
• Garagenrolltore (Garage Roll-Up Doors) Garage roll-up doors manufactured to custom dimensions according to customer requirements. Standard equipped with electric tube motor. Includes Kastenrolltore (box roller doors) as a variant.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VEKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationVEKA is a major manufacturer of PVC profile systems for windows and doors. Roll-tec integrates VEKA products into its roller shutter systems, including the VEKA Variant 2.0 system. The partnership includes static calculations, thermal performance test certificates, and sound insulation certifications for VEKA products. VEKA's logo appears on the Roll-tec website footer.
• ALUKONcoreTechnology or IntegrationALUKON is a manufacturer of roller shutters and garage doors. Roll-tec offers ALUKON garage roll-up doors as part of its product range. The partnership includes conformity declarations (Konformitätserklärung) and assembly instructions for ALUKON products. ALUKON's logo appears on the Roll-tec website footer.
• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSomfy is a leading manufacturer of motors and controls for sun protection and door/window automation. Roll-tec offers Somfy motors and controls as accessories for its roller shutter and sun protection systems. Multiple Somfy product user manuals are available in the downloads section. Somfy's logo appears on the Roll-tec website footer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Somfy: Global market leader in motors and controls for roller shutters, sun protection, and smart home automation. While not a direct shutter fabricator, Somfy is both a key supplier (partner) and an adjacent incumbent whose drive/control ecosystem defines the broader product category Roll-tec serves.

Direct peers

• Warema: Germany's leading manufacturer of sun protection systems (Raffstore, external venetian blinds) and roller shutters. Directly overlaps with Roll-tec's Sonnenschutzsysteme and roller shutter product lines and serves the same Fachbetriebe and project installer customers.
• Heroal: German aluminum systems manufacturer producing roller shutters, roller doors, sun protection, and window/door systems. Directly comparable in roller shutter fabrication using aluminum alloys, serving both new construction and renovation channels.
• ROMA: German manufacturer of roller shutters, external venetian blinds (Raffstore), and garage doors. Competes head-to-head with Roll-tec in Aufsatzkasten, Vorbauelemente, and Raffstore product categories for the German Fachbetriebe market.
• ALUKON: German manufacturer of roller shutters and garage roll-up doors based in Bavaria. Directly competes with Roll-tec in the same Fachbetriebe channel and same product categories (roller shutters, garage doors); also an active distribution partner on Roll-tec's website.
• Beck+Heun: German specialist in roller shutter systems and Aufsatzkasten elements for new construction and renovation. Directly comparable product range (Aufsatzkasten, Vorbauelemente, integrated solutions) and customer channel (Fenster- und Rollladen-Fachbetriebe).
• Reflexa: German manufacturer of roller shutters, external venetian blinds (Raffstore), and textile sun protection. Direct overlap with Roll-tec's core roller shutter and Sonnenschutzsysteme product lines and Fachbetriebe distribution model.
• Schanz Rollladen: Mid-sized German roller shutter manufacturer producing Aufsatzkasten, Vorbauelemente, and integrated sun protection systems. Closely comparable Mittelstand scale, product portfolio, and Fachbetriebe customer channel to Roll-tec.

Regional players

• Leha: Austrian roller shutter and external venetian blind manufacturer. Comparable product range (Aufsatzkasten, Raffstore, integrated solutions) and Fachbetriebe distribution; primarily serves Austria, an adjacent but non-overlapping geographic market to Roll-tec's German focus.
• Griesser: Swiss manufacturer of roller shutters, external venetian blinds, and awnings. Comparable product categories (Raffstore, roller shutters) and Fachbetriebe distribution model; serves a different primary geography (Switzerland/DACH region) than Roll-tec's Germany-only focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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