BLACKDROP

What BLACKDROP does

BLACKDROP is a French SARL founded on 19 March 2019 by Marina and Romain GOUTENOIR, headquartered in Saint-Vulbas (with a registered office in Blyes) in the Ain department. The company designs, fabricates, and installs exterior aluminium and steel joinery, curtain wall facades, and fine locksmithing for building industry professionals (architects, project managers, general contractors, insurance companies) and demanding individual clients. Operations span the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, primarily concentrated in Ain.

Operationally, BLACKDROP delivers projects end-to-end: an in-house design office (bureau d'études) produces measurement studies, plans, and calculation notes using BIM methodology and professional software (AUTOCAD, BIM VISION, AUTODESK, ROBOT, REVIT, LOGIKAL); a manufacturing workshop equipped with CNC shear and a digital press brake fabricates aluminium facades and joinery; and in-house installation teams execute on-site pose. A separate reactive subcontracting service addresses building professionals needing surge capacity at any project stage, while an after-sales (SAV) line covers roller shutter repairs, motor replacement, and gate/door repairs. The BKDP+ secure client portal stores collaboration history, user manuals, and parts references, supporting long-tail maintenance engagement.

The business model is project-based with three revenue streams: full project management contracts (conception to installation), subcontracting services, and maintenance/repair (SAV). Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales targeting construction professionals, complemented by memberships in BTP de l'Ain and FFB Métallerie associations, plus a marketing presence via the bkdp.fr website, LinkedIn, and Facebook. The company partners with leading aluminium systems suppliers (WICONA, INSTALLUX, SAPA) for profile systems. No public pricing, named enterprise customers, or external funding are disclosed; ownership remains entirely with the founder family.

Name

BLACKDROP

Legal name

BLACKDROP

Website

https://bkdp.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BLACKDROP is a French SARL founded in 2019 in Saint-Vulbas that designs, fabricates, and installs exterior aluminium and steel joinery, curtain wall facades, and fine metalwork for building professionals and high-end individuals across the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exterior Building Joinery and Metalwork Services

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal & Flashing Works (Gutters, Copings, Edge Metal, Downspouts) (IMAFAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Exterior aluminium joinery
• Curtain wall facades
• Fine locksmithing services
• Building project subcontracting
• Steel joinery fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Vulbas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Management (Conception to Installation): Full-service project delivery from engineering and design through fabrication and on-site installation for exterior aluminium and steel joinery, curtain walls, and fine metalwork
2. Subcontracting Services: Reactive subcontracting services for building professionals at any stage of their projects, providing rapid turnaround capabilities
3. Maintenance and Repair (SAV): Maintenance services including roller shutter repair, motor replacement, and gate/door repairs for professionals and demanding individuals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BLACKDROP designs, fabricates, and installs exterior aluminium and steel joinery (windows, roller shutters, verandas, railings, electric gates), curtain wall facades, and fine locksmithing/metalwork for building professionals and demanding individual clients. The company delivers full project management from engineering conception (measurements, plans, calculation notes) through in-house fabrication to on-site installation, with reactive subcontracting services for building professionals requiring rapid turnaround.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Menuiserie extérieure (Exterior Joinery) Exterior aluminium and steel joinery services including windows, shutters, and glazing solutions designed, fabricated, and installed for building professionals and demanding private clients.
• Façade mur-rideau (Curtain Wall Facade) Curtain wall facade systems designed, fabricated, and installed for commercial and residential buildings, using aluminium systems from partners such as WICONA, INSTALLUX, and SAPA.
• Serrurerie fine (Fine Locksmithing) Fine locksmithing services including lock organization systems, high-security lock installation, and latest-generation lock fitting for buildings, serving professionals and private clients.
• SAV & dépannage (After-Sales Service and Emergency Repairs) After-sales service and emergency repairs including roller shutter repairs, motor replacements, and portal/door repairs for professionals and demanding private clients.
• Sous-traitance (Subcontracting) Subcontracting services for building professionals requiring immediate responsiveness and rapid turnaround at any stage of their projects.
• Projet global (Full Project Management) Full project management from concept to installation, including design studies (measurements, plans, calculation notes), in-house manufacturing or partner fabrication, and professional installation with safety-focused methodology.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WICONAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAluminium systems partner providing aluminium profile systems for BLACKDROP's fabrication and installation services. WICONA is a leading aluminium building system provider.
• INSTALLUXcoreTechnology or IntegrationAluminium systems partner supplying aluminium solutions for BLACKDROP's exterior joinery and facade projects.
• SAPAcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilding systems partner providing aluminium profile systems used in BLACKDROP's fabrication and installation operations.
• BTP de l'AincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership for the building industry in the Ain department, providing industry networking and professional development support.
• FFB MétalleriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the Fédération Française du Bâtiment Métallerie (French Metalwork Federation), providing industry representation, standards compliance, and professional credibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SAPA (Sapa Building Systems / Hydro Building Systems): European aluminium building systems brand and named partner of BLACKDROP, providing aluminium profiles for its fabrication and installation work. Comparable because SAPA operates squarely in the aluminium facade and exterior joinery category serving professional builders across Europe.
• Groupe Diard: French metalwork and construction group with steel/structural and facade activity. Comparable to BLACKDROP as a French metalwork specialist serving building professionals on similar exterior envelope and serrurerie work, but operating at a meaningfully larger scale.
• WICONA: Aluminium building systems brand (Hydro Building Systems) and a named core partner of BLACKDROP. Comparable because WICONA and BLACKDROP both serve architects and building professionals on facade and exterior joinery projects; WICONA is also a supply-side partner rather than a direct installer-competitor, but operates in the same category.
• Sepalumic: French aluminium systems supplier specializing in windows, doors, and curtain walls for the building industry. Comparable to BLACKDROP because it serves the same French market with aluminium facade and joinery solutions for building professionals.
• Installux Aluminium: French aluminium systems brand and named partner of BLACKDROP. Comparable because it sits in the same aluminium facade and exterior joinery category serving building professionals in France and Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Hydro Building Systems: Umbrella brand owning Technal, WICONA, SAPA, and other aluminium systems brands—three of which (WICONA, INSTALLUX via former network, SAPA) are BLACKDROP's direct partners. Comparable as the parent group organizing much of the aluminium facade ecosystem BLACKDROP participates in.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors, sliding systems, and curtain walls with a large European project footprint. Comparable to BLACKDROP as it sits in the same aluminium facade/joinery category, serving architects, project managers, and general contractors across Europe.
• Technal: French-headquartered aluminium building systems brand (part of Hydro Building Systems) supplying window, door, and curtain wall profiles used by contractors like BLACKDROP. Comparable because it operates across the same exterior aluminium joinery/facade value chain, but at vastly greater scale and as part of a global portfolio.
• Aluk Group: Italian/European aluminium window, door, and curtain wall systems supplier with a multi-country distribution and installer network. Comparable to BLACKDROP through its aluminum systems and facade focus serving professional building clients across Europe.
• Schüco: German building envelope specialist producing aluminium and steel window, door, and façade systems used globally. Comparable to BLACKDROP because it serves the same exterior metal joinery and curtain wall segments, but at massive scale and across a broad international portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bkdp

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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