What Resstende does

Resstende S.r.l. is an Italian specialty manufacturer of custom-made technical roller blinds and solar shading systems, founded in 1975 as 'Prodotti Resstende' and headquartered in Arcore (Monza e Brianza). The company designs, fabricates, and distributes interior and exterior roller blinds (free-hanging, guided, motorized, and façade-mounted), insect screens, and four proprietary fabric collections (Teknik, Pure, Laylight, Stripes) spanning more than 1,000 product variants. Its technical differentiation rests on exclusive Italian rights to Zoomtech® zero-deflection technology, large-format systems such as the 8-metre EXTREME L1, drill-free NANO glass-attachment systems, ZIP wind-resistant guided systems, and motorized façade curtain lines (BPL, BOSTON, DALLAS, PROIEZIONE), with multiple European fire-reaction certifications and LEED-eligible product positioning.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C model: direct enterprise field sales for large architectural and hospitality projects (e.g., Waterfront di Levante Genoa, UniCredit HQ Milan, Bonfiglioli HQ Bologna, Renzo Piano Building Workshop projects, Bluegame luxury yachts), complemented by an authorized reseller/retailer network trained through the RESS Academy program, distribution via a regional Asia hub (Resstende Shanghai Noosa, established 2021), and online B2C ordering for tax-incentivized residential retrofits. Revenue is generated through project-based custom product sales plus pre- and post-sales services (feasibility analysis, measurement, custom design, installation, scheduled maintenance) and is not publicly disclosed; the company remains privately held by the Gasparini family, operates with 51-100 employees, and reports export presence in 30+ countries.

Name

Resstende

Legal name

Resstende S.r.l.

Website

https://resstende.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Resstende is an Italian (Arcore) manufacturer, founded in 1975, of custom-made technical roller blinds and solar shading systems serving enterprise contract projects, the reseller network, and residential customers across more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Treatments and Solar Shading Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Window Shades Retail (Roller, Roman, Cellular/Honeycomb, Solar) (CRAIAKAB)

Keywords

• Solar shading systems
• Roller blinds manufacturing
• Custom window treatments
• Facade curtain systems
• Insect screen products

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Roller Blind Manufacturing: Resstende designs and manufactures custom technical roller blinds and solar shading systems. Products include interior and exterior roller blinds, guided systems, facade curtains, insect screens, and specialized fabric collections. Revenue is generated through direct project-based sales to architects, designers, and contract clients, as well as through their reseller network.
2. Contract and Project Services: Pre and post-sales services including feasibility analysis, measurement-taking, custom design, on-site assistance, installation, and scheduled maintenance. These services support the core product sales and create additional revenue streams.
3. Design Contract Services: Specialized contract sector services for residential, commercial, marine, and complex architectural structures, offering collaborative design support to planners, retailers, and architectural firms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Resstende designs, manufactures, and installs custom-made technical roller blinds and solar shading systems for interior and exterior applications. The company produces over 1,000 product variants spanning guided roller blinds, façade curtain systems, ZIP high-wind systems, insect screens, and proprietary technical fabric collections, and delivers complementary services including feasibility analysis, custom component design, installation, and scheduled maintenance.

Product overview

Resstende is an Italian company specializing in the design and manufacture of custom-made technical roller blinds and solar shading systems. The product portfolio centers on two core product lines: roller blinds (available in free-hanging, guided, motorized, and façade-specific configurations) and insect screens, complemented by four proprietary fabric collections (Teknik, Pure, Laylight, Stripes). The offerings include over 15 distinct roller blind system types (ZIP Systems, Façade Curtains, NANO System, L1 Series, Extreme L1, Veranda, Orizzonti, Wintermeeting, B/R/DB/DR/DZ Series) and hundreds of fabric variants across shading, blackout, and specialty categories. The company also provides contract design services including feasibility analysis, custom component design, installation, and scheduled maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roller Blinds (Tende a Rullo) Custom-made technical roller blinds for interiors and outdoors, available in multiple configurations including free-hanging, guided, and motorized variants, serving residential, commercial, hospitality, and architectural projects.
• Insect Screens (Zanzariere) Custom-made mosquito nets designed to protect homes from insects while maintaining ventilation and visibility.
• ZIP Systems High wind-resistant guided roller blind systems with zip technology for fabric retention, available in Z 720 and Z 721 models.
• Stabilized Cristal ZIP Systems ZIP systems designed for enhanced panoramic views while maintaining connection between indoor and outdoor environments.
• Façade Curtains Motorized blind systems specifically designed for external applications on curtain walls and building façades, including BPL, BOSTON 110/135, DALLAS 110/135, PROIEZIONE 110/135, and VEGAS 110/135 models.
• NANO System Smart curtain system designed for direct application to glass without drilling fixtures, featuring a compact design.
• L1 Series Refined blinds with stainless steel tracks, specifically designed for outdoor applications.
• Extreme L1 System High-capacity system capable of covering windows up to 8 meters wide for ambitious architectural projects.
• Veranda System System designed for external covering of verandas and large windows.
• Orizzonti Systems Systems particularly suitable for applications on external pergolas, light wells, and winter gardens.
• Wintermeeting System Versatile system designed for applications on any inclination surface.
• Sunscreen Satine 5500 Premium fiberglass-PVC sunscreen fabric with 4% openness factor, providing 96% UV shielding and excellent lightfastness, certified with fire reaction classes C1 (Italy), M1 (France), B1 (Germany), C-s3-d0 (EU).
• Garden Blackout New PES-acrylic blackout fabric designed for outdoor garden applications with excellent colorfastness and fire reaction class C1 (Italy).
• C-Screen Polyester-PVC stripe fabric for contract applications with 35% polyester and 65% PVC composition, fire reaction class C1 (Italy) and B1 (Germany).
• Zoomtech® Technology Zero Deflection technology for roller blinds; Resstende is the only authorized Italian manufacturer of this patented innovation, winner of Gold Innovation Award at R+T 2024.
• Contract Design Services Custom solar protection design services for residential, commercial, hospitality, and marine applications including feasibility analysis, measurement-taking, custom design, on-site assistance, installation, and scheduled maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% savings on air-conditioning costs with external solar shading
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration at VELUXlab experimental laboratory for studying energy efficiency, environmental comfort, and building technologies. Resstende solar shading systems part of research activities for future solar shading systems. Also collaborated with four graduate students on the 'Art of Building' architecture course managed by Arch. Renzo Piano.
• Stefano Boeri ArchitetticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResstende is technical partner for Green Tensegrity project involving monitoring performance of solar shading systems. Also collaborated on exhibition 'Who is on stage!' at Ostia Antica Roman theater.
• Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collaborations including Monte Rosa 91 redevelopment (former Sole24ore headquarters), Tjuvholmen Icon Complex in Oslo, and Waterfront di Levante Genoa project.
• Contract District GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynergy of excellence for Milan's new living model. Collaboration on GDM7 mockup apartment, Corte Foscolo sensory apartment, and other residential projects.
• Studio Marco PivamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnical partner for Fuorisalone installations at Milan Design Week. Also collaborated on fifth edition of 'Waterfronts' event at Venice Arsenal.
• ACPV Architects (Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResstende provided technical expertise for Symbiosis urban regeneration project promoted by Covivio.
• BT GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOngoing collaboration including architecture and design meetings, Soltis Tour 2024 participation, and Welcoming Gate tourism-hospitality projects.
• TheatromajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic collaboration since Theatro's foundation for events and conferences dedicated to architects and industry experts. Also collaborated on Cinema in Theatro and Rinascente restyling project.
• Serge Ferrari GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationHost of Soltis Tour 2024 Italian stop at new headquarters in Arcore. The tour featured 60 dates across Europe, 20 weeks, 15 countries, 9,000 installers.
• Livinwow / Milano Contract DistrictmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst Design Innovation Center providing new interior concepts, smart and accessible. Resstende collaborated on design platform projects.
• Futurely / ConfimiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuturely project designed to support young people in career choices, promoted by Confimi Industria Monza Brianza. Resstende invested in future of young people through this initiative.
• MC InternationalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVette e Onde Experience - traveling format dedicated to evolution of hospitality, architecture, and contemporary design. Resstende supported multiple stops including Cortina, Cattolica, Livigno, and Amalfi.
• EDILPIÙminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuOgo project - 'Building the common space' conceived by horizontal collective. Resstende supported this extraordinary initiative. Also collaborated on Sunscreen Satinè 5500 fabric project.
• MAISERminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBiella-based company specializing in window production. Resstende participated in event sponsored by Order of Architects of Biella showcasing excellences in production and cutting-edge projects.
• BeSpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnconventional place dedicated to excellence for brain-matching of worksites. Resstende was invited as leader in technical roller blind sales and innovator of excellence.
• One Works StudiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel dei Cavalieri di Milano restoration project - Resstende provided 90 roller systems for panoramic restaurant.
• Antonio Iascone & PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPRINTGAS headquarters (3,800 sqm) and Residenze Risorgimento projects in Bologna.
• ICE-AgenziamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian Trade Agency promoting Resstende's international presence at events including MOSBUILD Moscow, Big 5 Construct Saudi, Project Qatar, and other international trade fairs.
• BluegamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResstende designed and manufactured completely custom-made blinds for luxury yachts using unique cutting-edge fabrics and production technologies.
• EFFE Summer CampminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree summer program dedicated to financial education and female entrepreneurship at University of Milano-Bicocca. Carlotta Gasparini, CFO, shared experience and engaged with younger generations.
• IAMA OnlusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare residence project - Casa dei Ragazzi in Olgiate Molgora for 40 children with disabilities. Resstende created 106 solar screens for the facility.
• PizzAutminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial inclusion laboratory for autistic people. Resstende provided solar shading for restaurants in Cassina de' Pecchi and Monza.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bandalux: Spanish manufacturer of custom roller blinds, technical fabrics, and motorized sun-shading solutions with international distribution. Highly comparable to Resstende in custom-made roller blinds, contract/hospitality focus, and Iberian-to-international export footprint.
• Gibus: Italian manufacturer of outdoor and indoor sun protection systems (roller blinds, pergolas, awnings). Closely comparable to Resstende as a fellow Italian premium roller blind specialist competing in the same domestic contract and residential market.
• Coulisse: Dutch manufacturer of custom-made window coverings including roller blinds, with a strong international reseller network. Comparable to Resstende in custom roller blind design, fabric portfolio breadth, and reliance on channel partner distribution across Europe.
• Warema: Leading German manufacturer of technical solar shading and roller blind systems for residential and commercial buildings. Closely comparable to Resstende in product range (interior/exterior roller blinds, facade systems), premium positioning, and architect-channel GTM across Europe.
• Mottura: Italian maker of interior and exterior sun-shading systems including roller blinds, venetian blinds, and motorized systems. Directly comparable to Resstende in Italian-made technical roller blinds for residential, commercial, and hospitality specification.
• Heroal: German manufacturer of roller shutters, sun protection systems, and aluminum window components with a strong European dealer network. Comparable to Resstende in motorized exterior shading systems, technical customization capability, and B2B specification-driven sales model.
• Griesser: Swiss specialist in roller blinds, external venetian blinds, and facade solar shading, with strong presence in DACH and neighboring markets. Comparable to Resstende as a premium European technical sun-shading manufacturer serving contract and residential projects through specification channels.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window coverings and architectural sun shading, offering motorized blinds, shutters, and facade systems. Directly comparable as a premium global supplier to architects and developers, though with a far broader product portfolio and global manufacturing footprint than Resstende.
• Lutron: Global leader in lighting controls and motorized window treatment automation including roller blinds and shading integration. Comparable to Resstende's NANO and QMotion/Zigbee integrated motorized blind solutions, though operating from a broader lighting-and-shading controls portfolio.

Emerging players

• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of technical flexible composite materials and solar-protection fabrics (e.g., Soltis range). Listed as a strategic fabric partner of Resstende and directly comparable as an upstream supplier into the premium solar-shading value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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