What Schweng does

Schweng GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer, distributor, and installer of made-to-measure aluminum outdoor structures, headquartered in Butzbach (registered office in Friedberg) and led by Managing Director Maxim Schweng. The company's core product portfolio comprises terrace coverings (S350, S400, and polycarbonate models), carports (flat-roof C600/C600+ and pent-roof S400), awnings (cassette, summer garden, vertical, and above-roof), and seasonal garden rooms (Sommergärten), extended into pergolas, balcony and entrance canopies, garden rooms, conservatories, bicycle and smoker shelters, grill covers, and aluminum fencing. A newer line of solar-integrated carports and terrace coverings is offered in partnership with Enpow. All products are built around a vertically integrated aluminum construction platform, with manufacturing executed across four wholly-owned Schweng Gruppe facilities (AMTS WERK 1-4) under TÜV Süd certified processes.

The company operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and enterprise go-to-market, distributing through 21 company-owned showrooms across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (including a new Switzerland location in Dietlikon near Zürich and a planned Würzburg showroom), an e-commerce shop (schweng-shop.eu), self-service online configurators for terrace coverings and carports, and field sales representatives providing on-site measurement and consultation. Customers can finance purchases through a partnership with Targo Bank, and installation is performed by Schweng's own employees rather than subcontractors. Revenue is generated primarily from one-time sales of customized products plus associated professional services (measurement, delivery, installation) and accessories such as glass sliding walls, LED lighting, side panels, and storage units.

The customer base is anchored in B2C homeowners seeking weather protection and aesthetic enhancement for terraces, vehicles, and gardens, with secondary channels serving architects, developers (Bautr\u00e4ger), and large customers (Großkunden). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the made-to-measure nature of the offering, and a 10-year warranty on core products anchors the value proposition. Marketing spans digital channels (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, email newsletter with a 50€ voucher), content marketing, radio advertising, customer referrals, and television brand placements including RTL2's "Die Geissens." The company is family-controlled, has 251-500 employees, and discloses no external investors.

Name

Schweng

Legal name

Schweng GmbH

Website

https://schweng.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Schweng GmbH is a German manufacturer and retailer of made-to-measure aluminum outdoor structures, including terrace coverings, carports, awnings, and solar-integrated products, distributed through 21 owned showrooms across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and installed by its own employees for B2C homeowners and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Aluminum Structures and Overhangs

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Pergolas, Gazebos & Shade Structures (HSAPALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gazebo, Pavilion & Shade Structure Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAH), Pergola, Arbor & Trellis Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAG), Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

Keywords

• Aluminum terrace coverings
• Carport manufacturing
• Summer garden enclosures
• Outdoor sun protection
• Made-to-measure aluminum structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Terrace Coverings: One-time sale of made-to-measure aluminum terrace coverings including S350, S400 models, polycarbonate options, and glass variants. Products are manufactured in-house and customized to customer specifications.
2. Product Sales - Carports: One-time sale of carports including flat roof (C600, C600+) and pent roof (S400) models. Includes aluminum options with wood-effect rhombus panels.
3. Product Sales - Awnings: Sale of cassette awnings, summer garden awnings, vertical awnings, and roof-mounted awnings (TSZ 600).
4. Professional Services: On-site measurement, technical calculations, delivery, and installation services performed by the company's own employees. Also includes consultation and quote generation.
5. Accessories and Add-ons: Side walls, glass sliding doors/walls, equipment houses, lighting, heaters, roller shutters, gable triangles, shading panels, milk glass, polycarbonate plates, and laminated safety glass (VSG).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Schweng manufactures, distributes, and installs made-to-measure aluminum outdoor structures including terrace coverings, carports, summer gardens, awnings, and pergolas. The company operates its own production facilities (AMTS WERK 1-4), 21 retail showrooms across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and employs its own installation teams to deliver fully fitted outdoor covering solutions to homeowners.

Product overview

Schweng is a market-leading manufacturer and retailer of aluminum outdoor coverings and structures, operating a network of 21 stores across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The product portfolio centers on four core categories: Terrassenüberdachungen (terrace coverings including S350, S400, and polycarbonate models), Carports (flat-roof C600 and pent-roof S400 models), Sommergärten (seasonal garden rooms), and Markisen (awnings including cassette, summer garden, vertical, and above-roof types). Beyond these, Schweng offers a comprehensive range of outdoor solutions including pergolas (lamellar, folding, and classic), balconies, garden rooms, conservatories, entrance canopies, and exterior elements such as bicycle shelters, smoking areas, BBQ covers, basement stairs covers, and aluminum fences. The portfolio extends into solar-integrated products (solar carports and terrace coverings) and accessories including glass sliding doors/walls, side panels, storage units, LED lighting, heating, and rolling shutters. Schweng provides an online configurator for customizing products, professional measurement services, and installation through their own staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terrassenüberdachung S350 Aluminum terrace roofing system with customizable dimensions and glass or polycarbonate roof panels, providing weather protection for residential outdoor living spaces.
• Terrassenüberdachung S400 Premium aluminum terrace roofing model with advanced design features, suitable for residential outdoor coverage with various customization options including glass and polycarbonate roof panels.
• Terrassenüberdachung Polycarbonat Aluminum terrace covering with polycarbonate panels, offering lightweight and durable weather protection for residential outdoor areas at a competitive price point.
• Sommergarten S400 All-season aluminum garden room enclosure system that transforms terrace areas into protected living spaces with optional glass sliding walls and side panels for year-round use.
• Flachdachcarport C600 & C600+ Modern flat-roof aluminum carport providing vehicle protection with optional features such as LED lighting, storage compartments, and rhombus panel privacy screens.
• Pultdachcarport S400 Classic single-pitch roof aluminum carport with durable construction for vehicle shelter, available in various sizes with wood-effect rhombus panel options.
• Kassettenmarkisen Cassette-style awnings with enclosed fabric housing when retracted, providing sun protection with high longevity and modern aesthetics for residential terraces.
• Sommergartenmarkisen Summer garden awnings designed for use with terrace coverings or standalone to provide flexible sun and weather protection for residential outdoor areas.
• Senkrechtmarkise Vertical awning system for side screening and sun protection on residential terraces and building facades.
• Aufdachmarkise TSZ 600 Above-roof mounted awning system installed on top of terrace coverings for additional sun protection on residential properties.
• Lamellenpergola Louvered aluminum pergola system with adjustable slats for customizable shade and weather protection on residential terraces.
• Faltpergola Folding aluminum pergola system with retractable roof elements for flexible residential outdoor space management.
• Wintergarten Aluminum conservatory/sunroom structure with full glass enclosure for year-round residential use as additional living space.
• Eingangsüberdachung S350 Aluminum entrance canopy providing weather protection at residential and commercial building doorways and entrances.
• Solar-Carports Aluminum carport structures integrated with photovoltaic solar panel systems for renewable energy generation combined with vehicle protection, offered in cooperation with Enpow.
• Solar-Terrassenüberdachungen Aluminum terrace roofing systems with integrated solar panels combining weather protection with renewable energy generation, offered in cooperation with Enpow.
• Montage- und Aufmaß-Service Professional on-site measurement (kostenloses Aufmaß), technical calculation, delivery, and installation services performed by Schweng-employed technicians for all purchased outdoor covering products.

Named customers1 record

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 minor.

• EnpowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for solar energy solutions. Schweng offers solar-integrated carports and terrace coverings in cooperation with Enpow.
• AMTS GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAMTS GmbH operates as a specialist dealer (Fachhändler) for Schweng products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Weinor: German awning and terrace covering manufacturer with similar made-to-measure aluminum products and specialist dealer network. Strong apples-to-apples competitor in DACH residential outdoor coverings.
• Markilux: German premium awning manufacturer offering cassette, vertical, and pergola awnings with comparable customization and dealer networks. Most direct competitor to Schweng in the premium outdoor shading segment.

Broad incumbents

• Roma: German manufacturer of rolling shutters, awnings, and external sun protection. Comparable in DACH residential building products but broader portfolio with greater emphasis on roller shutters and B2B/contractor channels.
• Warema: Large German manufacturer of sun shading systems, awnings, and outdoor structures. Comparable to Schweng as a DACH incumbent with overlapping outdoor covering product lines, but operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Hörmann: Large German building products manufacturer spanning garage doors, doors, and aluminum outdoor structures. Comparable to Schweng's aluminum outdoor product category but as a much larger, broader incumbent.

Emerging players

• Leiner GmbH: German provider of aluminum patio covers, carports, and outdoor structures. Comparable niche player focusing on similar residential outdoor construction products with smaller regional footprint.
• Solarlux: German manufacturer of glass sliding walls and wintergarden systems. Comparable to Schweng's Glasschiebewände and Wintergarten products, with overlapping premium residential customer base but narrower product focus.
• Sunflex: German specialist in glass and aluminum sliding systems for outdoor and indoor spaces. Comparable to Schweng's glass sliding door and wall offerings, but more focused on glazing-only solutions.

Regional players

• Glas Marte: Austrian manufacturer of glass systems including sliding walls and balcony glazing. Comparable to Schweng as a DACH premium outdoor/glass product supplier with adjacent offerings.
• Klaiber Sonnen-_und Wetterschutztechnik: German maker of awnings, terrace roofs, and conservatories. Comparable mid-sized DACH competitor in the same product category though typically with smaller geographic reach than Schweng.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBhpw6xy8Y3eHuVUxMp48KA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SchwengGmbH
• Instagraminstagram.com/schweng.eu
• Pinterestpinterest.de/schweng_dach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schweng-gmbh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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