QFORT
QFORT is a private, family-owned European manufacturer of custom high-performance PVC and aluminum windows, doors, and sliding systems, selling exclusively through a network of over 1,000 certified installation partners and serving residential, architectural, and renovation customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersEysines, France
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What QFORT does
QFORT is a private, family-owned manufacturer of high-performance PVC and aluminum windows, entry doors, and sliding/folding door systems, operating under the Romanian-registered holding PIER IP Management Company. The company runs an integrated business model from design through production to logistics, centered on a 43,000 m² manufacturing facility in Pielești, Dolj (Romania) that produces 2,000–2,400 window and door units per day. The product portfolio is structured as tiered performance lines: Stars by QFORT windows (4Stars through 7Stars in both PVC and aluminum), Panorama and Paysage sliding doors, Baby I'm Home entry doors, plus complementary Discret roller shutters, NoBuzz mosquito nets, and ScreenLine integrated blinds. Notable technical features include QFORT View hidden vent geometry (29% larger glass surface), 7-chamber PVC profile systems, polyamide thermal shields in aluminum profiles, and SuperLowE low-emissivity glass, with products independently certified by IFT Rosenheim and manufactured under ISO 9001/14001/45001.
QFORT generates revenue through one-time hardware sales priced by custom quotation (based on profile type, dimensions, glazing, color, and hardware) and distributes exclusively through a network of over 1,000 certified installation partners across Europe, supported locally by a French sales office in Eysines. End-customers — residential homeowners, architects, builders, and renovation professionals — access the products through these partners who provide measurement, installation, and after-sales service. The company relies on a tightly integrated component supply chain (Saint-Gobain for glass, aluplast/VEKA for PVC profiles, Cortizo for aluminum, Somfy for motorization, Hoppe/Roto for hardware, Pellini for integrated blinds) to sustain its tiered performance range and to enable broad customization across color, finish, and configuration options.
QFORT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- QFORT
- Legal name
- PIER IP Management Company
- Website
- https://qfort.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- QFORT is a private, family-owned European manufacturer of custom high-performance PVC and aluminum windows, doors, and sliding systems, selling exclusively through a network of over 1,000 certified installation partners and serving residential, architectural, and renovation customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
QFORT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Windows and Doors Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD), Curtains, Blinds & Window Treatment Installation (HSAGAHAC)
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Where QFORT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eysines
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
QFORT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Windows and Doors Sales: QFORT generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of high-performance PVC and aluminum windows, entry doors, and sliding/folding door systems. Products are sold as one-time purchases to end customers through a network of professional installation partners.
- Accessories and Complementary Products: Revenue from complementary products including venetian blinds, roller shutters, and mosquito nets sold alongside main window and door products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
QFORT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
QFORT manufactures and sells custom, energy-efficient PVC and aluminium windows, entry doors, and sliding/folding door systems through a network of over 1,000 certified installer partners across Europe. The product range is organized under the "Stars" performance tiers (4Stars to 7Stars) and includes complementary offerings such as integrated blinds (ScreenLine), roller shutters (Discret), and mosquito nets (NoBuzz). Products are specified, quoted, and installed via partner installers, with manufacturing consolidated at a 43,000 m² facility in Romania.
Product overview
QFORT is a manufacturer of high-performance PVC and aluminium windows, sliding doors, and entry doors designed for durability. The product portfolio centers on the Stars by QFORT line (5Stars, 6Stars, 7Stars, 4Stars) which uses a tiered performance system, with aluminium products featuring the View (hidden opening) concept and PVC products offering chamber-based insulation (5-7 chambers). Entry doors are branded as Baby I'm Home with Suprême, Moderne, and Classique lines. Complementary products include Discret by QFORT roller shutters (Reno, Tradi Rapide, NOVA, Apex T) and ScreenLine integrated blinds, plus NoBuzz mosquito nets. The company operates an integrated business model from design through production with 43,000 m² production facilities manufacturing 2,000 windows and doors daily.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Stars by QFORT: Product line for aluminium windows featuring 5Stars and 6Stars models with high thermal and acoustic insulation performance.
- Baby I'm Home
- Discret by QFORT
- NoBuzz by QFORT
- ScreenLine
Products and services
- QFORT View Window System
Quantifiable outcome
- Triple glazing can save up to 87% energy compared to single glazing
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use QFORT
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
QFORT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
QFORT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- Saint-GobaincoreSaint-Gobain is a key glass supplier for QFORT, providing Planiclear glass that includes 13% recycled materials. This partnership ensures consistent supply of high-quality insulating glass units for QFORT's window and door products.
- aluplastcorealuplast supplies PVC profile systems for QFORT's PVC window and door products, providing the material foundation for their thermal insulation frames.
- VEKAcoreVEKA supplies PVC profile systems for window and door manufacturing, complementing the aluplast partnership.
- CortizocoreCortizo supplies aluminum profile systems for QFORT's aluminum window and door products, providing corrosion-resistant and recyclable aluminum frames.
- SomfymajorSomfy provides motorization solutions for roller shutters and integrated blinds, enabling automated control of QFORT's shading products via remote control, smartphone, or tablet.
- HoppemajorHoppe supplies high-quality hardware components including handles and locking systems for windows and doors.
- RotomajorRoto provides hardware solutions including hinges, locks, and other mechanical components for window and door systems.
- PellinimajorPellini supplies components for integrated blind systems within insulating glass units, supporting QFORT's ScreenLine product line.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
QFORT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Aluprof: Polish manufacturer of aluminium window, door and façade systems primarily serving Central and Eastern Europe. Comparable aluminium systems product portfolio to QFORT but with stronger regional anchor in CEE and more limited French presence.
Direct peers
- Drutex: Polish PVC and aluminium window and door manufacturer selling across Europe via partner installers. Comparable Eastern European manufacturing scale, residential focus, and direct distribution model to QFORT.
- Schüco: German market leader in aluminium window, door and façade systems with deep European installer/integrator network. QFORT competes head-on in high-performance aluminium residential windows and shares the systems-and-components distribution model.
- Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminium window, door and sliding systems sold via an extensive partner network across Europe. Closely comparable to QFORT's aluminium product lines (Stars, Panorama, Paysage, BiFold) and channel structure.
- profine (KÖMMERLING): German-based profile manufacturer of KÖMMERLING, KBE and TROCAL PVC systems used to fabricate residential windows; competes with QFORT's PVC range through its fabricator network and overlapping spec-grade certifications.
- REHAU Windows (Building Solutions): German plastics-systems maker producing uPVC window profiles and finished window solutions marketed through partner fabricators across Europe, overlapping materially with QFORT's PVC (4Stars/7Stars) portfolio.
- Internorm: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of high-performance PVC, timber-aluminium and aluminium windows and entrance doors, sold across Europe through certified partner dealers — directly comparable business model, premium positioning, and installer-channel go-to-market as QFORT.
Broad incumbents
- Hörmann: German family-owned manufacturer of entrance doors, residential and industrial doors. Overlaps with QFORT's Baby I'm Home entry-door range as a broader building-envelope incumbent with deeper brand equity in doors.
- Saint-Gobain (Distribution): French-headquartered building products giant that supplies QFORT with Planiclear glass but also offers competing window/door solutions through its distribution arm (e.g., Glassolutions, ISOVER-adjacent offerings). Functions as both key supplier and broad competitor.
Others
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
QFORT social profiles
Digital presenceQFORT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
QFORT financial estimates
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QFORT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
QFORT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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QFORT M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about QFORT
What does QFORT do?
QFORT manufactures and sells custom, energy-efficient PVC and aluminium windows, entry doors, and sliding/folding door systems through a network of over 1,000 certified installer partners across Europe. The product range is organized under the "Stars" performance tiers (4Stars to 7Stars) and includes complementary offerings such as integrated blinds (ScreenLine), roller shutters (Discret), and mosquito nets (NoBuzz). Products are specified, quoted, and installed via partner installers, with manufacturing consolidated at a 43,000 m² facility in Romania.
Is QFORT a public or private company?
QFORT is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was QFORT founded?
QFORT was founded in 2005.
Where is QFORT based?
QFORT is headquartered in Eysines, France, in the Europe region.
How does QFORT make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Windows and Doors Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Complementary Products.
Who are QFORT's main competitors?
Aluprof is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Drutex, Schüco, Reynaers Aluminium, profine (KÖMMERLING), REHAU Windows (Building Solutions) and Internorm. Broad incumbents are Hörmann and Saint-Gobain (Distribution). Internorm (see above) is listed as an others.
Does QFORT have an API?
No public API is recorded for QFORT.
What industry is QFORT in?
QFORT's product category is Windows and Doors Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIADAJ, Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles), with a secondary code of HSAHADAD, Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation. Its NAICS code is 33792.