Zilten
Zilten is a French manufacturer of customizable entrance doors in five materials (Aluminium, Steel, PVC, Wood, and Mixed), producing 210+ models across five dedicated French factories and selling exclusively B2B to a nationwide network of certified professional resellers and installers serving individual homeowners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersRoanne, France
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Zilten does
Zilten is a French manufacturer of customizable entrance doors, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Roanne, France, operating as the entry-door specialist brand of the CETIH group (legal entity SAS CETIH ROANNE). The company produces a catalogue of over 210 door models spanning five material categories — Aluminium, Acier (Steel), PVC, Bois (Wood), and Mixte Alu/Bois (Mixed) — manufactured across five dedicated French factories, each specialized by material, located in Machecoul-Saint-Même, Roanne, Roncey, and Sèvremoine. Its product portfolio includes core door lines by material, premium sub-brands such as NATIV (high-end Red Cedar wood with Shou Sugi Ban techniques) and UNIK (custom wood designs), specialized types (service doors, high-traffic doors, made-to-measure), and accessories such as a motorized lock (Serrure Motorisée) with multiple access-control options (fingerprint, keypad, badge, radio remote, hands-free card) and branded hardware (quincaillerie). All products are 100% manufactured in France, with thermal performance from Ud 0.68 to 1.9 W/m².K, acoustic insulation up to Rw 32dB, and finish warranties up to 20 years under Qualimarine/Qualisteelcoat certifications, supporting French regulatory standards including RE2020 and PMR accessibility.
Zilten firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zilten
- Legal name
- SAS CETIH ROANNE
- Website
- https://zilten.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Zilten is a French manufacturer of customizable entrance doors in five materials (Aluminium, Steel, PVC, Wood, and Mixed), producing 210+ models across five dedicated French factories and selling exclusively B2B to a nationwide network of certified professional resellers and installers serving individual homeowners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Zilten is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Roanne
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Zilten business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Entry Door Sales (B2B): Zilten manufactures and sells entry doors exclusively to professional resellers/installers (B2B model). End consumers purchase through the certified reseller network. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to trade partners.
- After-Sales Service & Spare Parts: Zilten provides after-sales support and warranty services through its professional reseller network. Spare parts and accessories (quincaillerie/hardware) are sold as add-on components.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bois (Wood) entry doors — standard dimensions 90×215 cm |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Aluminium entry doors — standard dimensions 90×215 cm |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mixte Alu/Bois (Mixed Aluminium-Wood) entry doors — standard dimensions 90×215 cm |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Acier (Steel) entry doors — standard dimensions 90×215 cm |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | PVC entry doors — standard dimensions 90×215 cm |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Nativ 3 — Premium Wood Door |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels13 records
Zilten product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zilten manufactures and distributes a complete range of entry doors in five materials (Aluminium, Steel, PVC, Wood, and Mixed Aluminium/Wood) with more than 210 models, sold exclusively through a certified network of professional resellers and installers in France. The company operates five specialized factories across France and complements its door range with service doors, high-traffic doors, custom-made doors, the NATIV and UNIK premium wood sub-brands, domotic motorized locks and Zilten hardware accessories. End consumers purchase Zilten products only through these certified professional partners.
Product overview
Zilten is a French manufacturer of entry doors offering over 210 models across 5 materials: Aluminium, Acier (Steel), Bois (Wood), PVC, and Mixte Alu/Bois. The product portfolio includes core door lines organized by material (Aluminium, Acier, Bois, PVC, and Mixed Alu/Bois), premium sub-brands like NATIV (high-end wood doors featuring Red Cedar and Shou Sugi Ban techniques) and UNIK (unique wood designs), specialized door types (service doors, high-traffic doors, custom-made doors), and associated accessories including motorized locks with various control options and decorative hardware. The company operates 5 French factories each specialized by material, providing nationwide coverage through professional reseller partners. Digital tools include an online simulator for visualizing doors on facades.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NATIV: High-end wood entrance door collection featuring contemporary design, natural aesthetics, and low ecological impact. Made from Red Cedar with various finishes including Shou Sugi Ban technique.
- UNIK
Products and services
- Aluminium entry doors Entry doors made from aluminium with thermal-break profiles; sold to professional resellers and installers who supply and fit them for French residential customers.
- Steel entry doors Entry doors in steel with Qualisteelcoat-certified finishes; marketed through the certified professional reseller network for residential applications in France.
- Wood entry doors Entry doors made from wood, manufactured in France in a dedicated wood factory; distributed through the Zilten certified professional installer network.
- PVC entry doors Entry doors in PVC from a dedicated French factory; sold to certified professional resellers and installers for French residential projects.
- Mixed Aluminium/Wood (Alu/Bois) entry doors Entry doors combining aluminium and wood in a single construction; sold via the certified professional reseller network.
- Service doors (Portes de service) Secondary or service doors manufactured by Zilten as a complementary line to entry doors, distributed through the certified professional installer channel.
- High-traffic doors (Portes hautes performances) Heavy-duty, high-performance doors designed for intensive use; distributed via Zilten's certified professional reseller and installer network.
- Custom-made doors (Sur-mesure) Bespoke, custom-manufactured door solutions configured to project specifications; ordered through the certified professional reseller network.
- NATIV premium wood sub-brand Premium wood entry-door sub-brand for design-led, high-end residential projects; distributed through the certified professional reseller network.
- UNIK unique wood designs sub-brand Sub-brand of unique wood entry-door designs for distinctive residential projects; sold through Zilten's certified professional reseller and installer network.
- Domotic motorized lock (Serrure motorisée) Connected domotic motorized lock for Zilten entry doors, supporting multiple access methods including badge, fingerprint, numeric code and smartphone; sold via certified professional installers.
- Zilten hardware (Quincaillerie Zilten) Branded hardware and accessories (handles, fittings, complementary ironmongery) for Zilten doors, distributed through the certified professional reseller network.
Quantifiable outcome
- Thermal performance from Ud 0.68 to 1.9 W/m².K across the range, supporting energy savings and RE2020 compliance.
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Companies that use Zilten
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Zilten technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Zilten partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- CETIH Group (CETIH ROANNE / CETIH DEVELOPPEMENT)coreZILTEN is a commercial brand owned by SAS CETIH ROANNE, which is itself owned by CETIH DEVELOPPEMENT SAS. The CETIH Group encompasses multiple entities (sociétés du groupe CETIH) that share data for advertising mutualisation, service quality improvement, and internal process enhancement. Zilten operates as the group's entry door specialist brand.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Zilten competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Finstral: South-Tyrolean manufacturer of premium windows and doors. Comparable on premium positioning, material specialisation, and certified thermal/acoustic performance — though primarily active outside France.
Direct peers
- K-Line: French manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows serving new-build and renovation markets. Comparable on aluminium thermal performance, professional channel distribution, and French regulatory positioning (RE2020).
- France Fermetures: French manufacturer of doors, windows, shutters, and garage doors. Comparable on product mix and French professional-channel distribution, though broader in scope than Zilten.
- Bel'm: French manufacturer of custom entry doors (aluminium, steel, wood, PVC, mixed). Competes head-to-head with Zilten in the same product categories, price tiers, and through overlapping professional installer networks in France.
- Atlantem: French industrial group producing doors, windows, and joinery for new-build and renovation. Operates in the same French B2B/professional channel with comparable aluminium and PVC entry-door offerings.
- Tryba: French network of window and door manufacturers/installers. Comparable through its franchise-style professional installer model and multi-material door range sold to French homeowners.
- Lapeyre: Historic French manufacturer and retailer of doors, windows, and home fittings. Directly comparable as a French door specialist with a multi-material range and nationwide professional and retail distribution.
Others
- Bricard: French hardware and lock specialist (part of the Assa Abloy group). Comparable as an ecosystem participant — Zilten sells Bricard-compatible hardware and lock systems within its door offering.
Broad incumbents
- Grosfillex: French building products group with PVC and composite windows/doors. Comparable on French channel distribution and PVC product offering, though broader across multiple building-product categories.
- Hörmann: European incumbent for entry doors, industrial doors, and garage doors. Comparable on premium door positioning and broad product range, but operates as a much larger group with wider geographic reach than Zilten.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Zilten leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Zilten funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Zilten M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Zilten
What does Zilten do?
Zilten manufactures and distributes a complete range of entry doors in five materials (Aluminium, Steel, PVC, Wood, and Mixed Aluminium/Wood) with more than 210 models, sold exclusively through a certified network of professional resellers and installers in France. The company operates five specialized factories across France and complements its door range with service doors, high-traffic doors, custom-made doors, the NATIV and UNIK premium wood sub-brands, domotic motorized locks and Zilten hardware accessories. End consumers purchase Zilten products only through these certified professional partners.
Is Zilten a public or private company?
Zilten is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Zilten founded?
Zilten was founded in 2005. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Zilten based?
Zilten is headquartered in Roanne, France, in the Europe region.
How does Zilten make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Entry Door Sales (B2B) is the primary driver. The others are after-Sales Service & Spare Parts.
Who are Zilten's main competitors?
Finstral is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are K-Line, France Fermetures, Bel'm, Atlantem, Tryba and Lapeyre. Bricard is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Grosfillex and Hörmann.
Does Zilten have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zilten.