What FIMAT does

FIMAT is an industrial manufacturer of custom and specific aluminum joinery (fenestration) for professional buyers, founded circa 1984 and headquartered at a 4,000 m² facility in La Seyne-sur-Mer (Var), France. The company designs, fabricates, and installs aluminum windows, doors, sliding walls, folding doors, minimalist sliding systems, curtain walls (murs rideaux), oversized frames, fire-rated frames (coupe-feu), fire barriers (pare-flamme), and armored doors (blindé). Production relies on profiles sourced from eight gammist system providers (Technal, Wicona, Schuco, Reynaers, Kawneer, Installux, Sapa, Sepalumic) and is differentiated by an in-house thermosetting (powder coating) line with chromatation offering up to 1,500 color/texture finishes and a daily capacity above 1,000 m², supported by a digital 3-axis machining center and dual-head cutting benches. FIMAT holds Agréé Technal and Référent Technal PACA status, CE conformity across all gammist ranges, CEKAL-certified glazing, and SNFA membership.

FIMAT sells exclusively through direct B2B engagement (no consumer or e-commerce channel), targeting construction professionals — architects, general contractors, and developers — on projects ranging from single bespoke units to 2,000+ chassis orders, with leadership claiming it is the only prefab capable of addressing 1,000+ chassis projects in very specific or multi-range configurations. Pricing is per-project quotation, with lead capture flowing through brochure, free quote, and callback forms on its website. The company is co-led by Patrick Saint Etienne and Vincent Thibaudat as Dirigeants Associés, operates with 11–50 employees, and serves a geographic zone spanning the PACA region and the broader French southeast (Narbonne–Lyon–Monaco) as well as export markets in Africa, particularly Benin and West Africa, where it operates a dedicated logistics network. Reference projects include Aéroport de Nice, DCNS headquarters, Palais Omnisport de Marseille, Aquamotion Courchevel, Crédit Agricole siège, Nespresso Boutiques (Cannes), and Château Sainte-Marguerite, indicating an enterprise customer base across aviation, defense, sports infrastructure, banking, luxury retail, and hospitality.

Name

FIMAT

Legal name

FIMAT

Website

https://fimatfrance.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FIMAT is a French industrial manufacturer of custom and specific aluminum joinery (windows, doors, curtain walls, fire-rated and armored systems) for professional construction buyers, based in La Seyne-sur-Mer since 1984, serving PACA, the broader French southeast, and Africa via direct B2B project quotation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Seyne-sur-mer

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Aluminum Fenestration Product Sales: FIMAT generates revenue through the one-time fabrication and sale of custom and specific aluminum fenestration products (windows, doors, sliding walls, curtain walls, large-dimension frames, fire-rated frames, armored frames, etc.) to professional buyers in the construction sector. Products are priced per project/quotation and are not sold through public e-commerce channels. The company also provides logistics and delivery services, particularly for international export (e.g., Benin).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FIMAT is an industrial manufacturer of specific and custom aluminum joinery (windows, French doors, sliding doors, folding doors, minimalist sliding systems, hidden-opening windows, oversized frames, fire-rated frames, fire barriers, armored doors) and curtain walls for construction professionals. It uses aluminum profiles from major gammists (Technal, Wicona, Schuco, Reynaers, Kawneer, Installux, Sapa, Sepalumic), operates a 4,000 m² production facility with an in-house 3-axis digital machining center, dual-head cutting benches, and a thermosetting (powder coating) line with chromatation offering up to 1,500 color/texture options and 1,000+ m²/day capacity. The company addresses projects from 1 to 2,000+ units, positioning itself as the only prefab capable of 1,000+ chassis in very specific and/or multi-range configurations.

Product overview

FIMAT is an industrial manufacturer of specific and custom-made aluminum windows and doors for professionals. The company operates from a 4,000 m² facility in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, with over 40 years of experience. FIMAT offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into standard products (Fenêtres, Portes fenêtres, Baies coulissantes, Portes repliables, Ouvrants cachés) and specific/custom products (Murs rideaux, Coulissants minimalistes, Châssis de très grandes dimensions, Châssis coupe-feu, Pare-flamme, Blindé). The standard product line covers conventional aluminum fenestration needs, while the specific product line addresses specialized requirements including curtain walls, fire-rated systems, armored doors, and oversized frames. FIMAT is an approved Technal partner and Referent Technal in PACA, working with major system providers including Wicona, Schuco, Reynaers, Kawneer, Installux, Sapa, and Sepalumic. The company operates its own powder coating line offering approximately 1,500 color options in matte, glossy, and fine texture finishes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Murs Rideaux (Curtain Walls) Curtain wall systems (façade rideau) in aluminum and glass for commercial buildings, designed to provide structural support and natural lighting. Types addressed include facade grille, horizontal grid, vertical grid, VEP (verre extérieur pareclosé), VEC (verre extérieur collé), VEA (verre extérieur agrafé), and double-skin facades.
• Fenêtres (Windows) Aluminum windows for construction professionals, available in standard and custom dimensions across multiple gammist ranges (Technal, Wicona, Schuco, Reynaers, Kawneer, Installux, Sapa, Sepalumic).
• Portes Fenêtres (French-Door Style Windows) French-door-style aluminum windows combining window and door functions, available in standard and custom dimensions for professional construction projects.
• Baies Coulissantes (Sliding Doors) Large aluminum sliding doors providing wide openings and natural light access for residential and commercial construction projects.
• Portes Repliables (Folding Doors) Folding aluminum doors that create wide openings by folding panels together, used in commercial and high-end residential projects.
• Coulissants Minimalistes (Minimalist Sliding Systems) Minimalist sliding aluminum systems with slim profiles that maximize glass surface area and light penetration, used for high-end residential and commercial projects.
• Ouvrants Cachés (Hidden-Opening Windows) Hidden-opening aluminum windows where the opening mechanism is concealed within the frame for a clean aesthetic, used in modern architectural projects.
• Châssis de Très Grandes Dimensions (Extra-Large Frames) Extra-large aluminum frames designed for significant openings in commercial and residential projects, enabled by FIMAT's digital 3-axis machining center.
• Châssis Coupe-Feu (Fire-Rated Frames) Fire-resistant aluminum frames meeting fire-safety standards for building construction, addressing very specific and/or multi-range project requirements.
• Pare-Flamme (Fire Barriers) Fire-barrier aluminum systems providing fire compartmentalization in buildings, fabricated by FIMAT to fire-safety standards.
• Blindé (Armored Doors) Armored aluminum doors providing enhanced security for high-risk applications, fabricated by FIMAT as part of its specific fenestration range.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ chassis capacity for specific/multi-range projects — only prefab capable of this scale in the market
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TechnalcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFIMAT is the official agréé Technal partner and référent Technal in the PACA region (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). This is the company's primary and most strategically important partnership. As an agréé Technal, FIMAT is authorized to manufacture and install Technal aluminum fenestration systems. The partnership grants FIMAT access to Technal's product ranges (windows, doors, curtain walls, sliding systems, concealed opening lights) and its technical support, training, and certification framework. FIMAT is regularly consulted by Technal on pilot designs ahead of official product launches, indicating a deep technical collaboration. Technal is a European leader in aluminum fenestration systems.
• SNFA (Syndicat National de la construction des Fenêtres, façades et Activités associées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIMAT is a member of SNFA, the French national industry union for windows, facades, and associated activities. SNFA membership provides industry representation, standardization influence, and credibility signaling within the French aluminum fenestration sector.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered aluminum systems provider with a major French commercial footprint, offering windows, doors, sliding systems and curtain walls. Comparable to FIMAT in multi-range aluminum fenestration for professional construction projects across Europe.
• Profils Systèmes: French designer and manufacturer of aluminum profiles and custom fenestration solutions headquartered in Béziers, southern France. Closely comparable to FIMAT in product range, B2B professional customer base, and focus on multi-gammist aluminum systems for the French market.
• Sepalumic: French aluminum systems manufacturer offering windows, doors and curtain wall profiles. Already one of FIMAT's eight gammist partners, but also a direct competitor in the French custom-fabrication space with overlapping professional customer targets.
• Kawneer (Arconic): US-headquartered aluminum architectural systems brand owned by Arconic, with established French operations in curtain walls, windows and entrances. Comparable to FIMAT as a gammist with approved-fabricator networks servicing large commercial and infrastructure projects in France.
• Wicona (Hydro Building Systems): Aluminum systems brand of Hydro Building Systems, supplying facade, window and door systems with strong presence in France. Comparable as a gammist whose systems are integrated by FIMAT and whose approved-fabricator networks parallel FIMAT's Technal agréé positioning.
• Schüco: German-owned global aluminum and steel systems manufacturer with French operations, supplying windows, doors, sliding systems and curtain walls. Directly comparable product portfolio and professional B2B GTM to FIMAT, though at much larger scale.
• Permasteelisa: Italian-headquartered global specialist in curtain walls and architectural envelopes, with French project offices. Closely comparable project-based GTM and complex-facade execution model to FIMAT's curtain wall (mur rideau) capability.

Regional players

• Aluprof: Polish aluminum systems manufacturer with growing distribution across Central and Western Europe, including France. Comparable product offering (windows, doors, curtain walls) to FIMAT but primarily competing in different geographies; a potential cross-border entrant into the French market.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: French multinational building materials group whose subsidiaries (Glassolutions, Sage Glass, etc.) operate across the building envelope, including glazing and facade systems. Overlaps with FIMAT's scope as a broad incumbent rather than a niche aluminum-fenestration specialist.
• Technal: European leader in aluminum fenestration systems, headquartered in France (Toulouse) and part of the Hydro group. Functions simultaneously as FIMAT's primary gammist partner and as a broader market player with its own fabrication, training and specification reach across all of France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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