HORS D'AIR
HORS D'AIR is a Toulouse-area custom glazing and fenestration specialist (founded 1983) that designs, supplies, and installs made-to-measure windows, doors, shutters, garage doors, glass products, and Somfy home automation for individual homeowners, architects, and professional trades across the Toulouse metropolitan area.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersQuint-Fonsegrives, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What HORS D'AIR does
HORS D'AIR (legal entity SASU MBaie) is a Toulouse-area specialist in custom glazing (miroiterie) and fenestration (menuiserie) founded in 1983 and headquartered in Quint-Fonsegrives, Occitanie, France. The company designs, supplies, and installs made-to-measure windows, entry doors, shutters, garage doors, outdoor shading (awnings, bioclimatic pergolas), and glass products (tempered, laminated, lacquered, double-glazed, fireplace inserts) in aluminum, PVC, wood, and mixed wood/aluminum, with optional Somfy home automation integration on openings and shading. Technical work is performed by in-house salaried installers and glaziers, supported by a weekday trade counter for walk-in individuals and professional accounts (craftsmen, syndic, insurance, general contractors), and the company holds Qualibat RGE certification that lets clients access French state-funded energy renovation subsidies.
The business model is project-based and asset-light: one-time product sales of custom-manufactured fenestration, professional installation services, trade-counter glass supply, and an emergency dépannage service (diagnostic and travel from €95). Customer acquisition is regional and proximity-driven, primarily through field sales, the horsdair.fr website, Facebook/Instagram, Google Business Profile, and architect referrals. The company pursues horizontal segmentation across three core segments — individual homeowners (particuliers), architects and architecture firms (including ABF-controlled historic districts), and professional trades — with named premium partnerships anchoring the supply chain (Technal, Saint-Gobain, Somfy, Solarlux, Bieber, Kawneer, Méo, Zilten, Bel'M, Jansen, KE Outdoor, Bohle, Neoceram). The company is privately held, has 7 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, and operates entirely within the Toulouse metropolitan area.
HORS D'AIR firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HORS D'AIR
- Legal name
- SASU MBaie
- Website
- https://horsdair.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- HORS D'AIR is a Toulouse-area custom glazing and fenestration specialist (founded 1983) that designs, supplies, and installs made-to-measure windows, doors, shutters, garage doors, glass products, and Somfy home automation for individual homeowners, architects, and professional trades across the Toulouse metropolitan area.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HORS D'AIR industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Glazing and Joinery Services
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HVAC Controls, Thermostats & Building Automation Installation (HSAOAGAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- HVAC Zoning, Smart Dampers & Ventilation Control (HSAOANAB), Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH)
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Where HORS D'AIR is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Quint-Fonsegrives
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
HORS D'AIR business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom fenestration and glazing products: One-time sale of custom-made windows, doors, shutters, garage doors, and glass products. Products are manufactured to order (sur mesure) in aluminum, PVC, wood, or mixed wood/aluminum. Includes specialized products such as accordion doors, bioclimatic pergolas, and motorized blinds.
- Installation and fitting services: Full installation services by trained in-house technicians, covering construction, renovation, and replacement projects. Includes site preparation, measurement, production, and on-site installation.
- Trade counter (Vente au comptoir): Retail glass supply service at the company's counter, offering glass cutting, custom fabrication, and supply of vitrages to both individuals and professionals. Serves craftsmen, building management companies, insurance companies, and general contractors.
- Urgent repair and replacement services: Emergency repair and replacement of broken or damaged glass, shutters, windows, and doors. Includes rapid response for break-ins and glass breakage situations. Diagnostic and travel fee from €95.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Dépannage (repair/emergency service) - diagnostic and travel fee |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
HORS D'AIR product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HORS D'AIR is a specialist glazier and joiner (miroiterie and menuiserie) designing, fabricating, and installing custom-made windows, entry doors, shutters, garage doors, and glass products in aluminum, PVC, wood, and mixed materials. The company also integrates Somfy home automation systems and provides emergency repair services for the Toulouse metropolitan area.
Product overview
Hors d'Air is a Toulouse-based company (established 1983) offering two integrated service lines: Miroiterie (glass work) and Menuiserie (joinery/windows/doors), complemented by Domotique (home automation). The Miroiterie division provides counter sales, custom cutting, installation, and emergency replacement of all glass types (tempered, laminated, double-glazing, lacquered, fluted, fireplace inserts) and applications (mirrors, shower walls, kitchen splashbacks, glass railings, canopies). The Menuiserie division offers custom-made windows, entry doors, shutters, garage doors, and outdoor shading (awnings, bioclimatic pergolas) in PVC, aluminum, wood, and mixed materials. Domotics services connect all openings to Somfy home automation systems for remote/automatic control. The company serves both residential and commercial clients in the Toulouse region, with exclusive partnerships including Somfy (home automation), Technal and Saint-Gobain (glass), and Solarlux (folding doors).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fenêtres & Portes-fenêtres Custom-made windows and patio doors in PVC, aluminum, wood, and mixed wood/aluminum. Available in fixed, hinged, hopper, panoramic, sliding, folding, and swing configurations, supplied and installed for residential and commercial clients.
- Portes d'entrée Custom entry doors in aluminum, wood, PVC, glass, or mixed wood/aluminum, available in full, glazed, or decorative configurations. Manufactured by exclusive French partners Zilten and Bel'M. Designed for residential and architectural premium projects.
- Volets Custom shutters in aluminum, wood, PVC, or composite, including roller (manual, electric, solar, or Somfy domotics-enabled), swing, sliding, and adjustable sun shades (brisoleil). Premium partners include Griesser and Baumann Hüppe.
- Portes de garage Custom garage doors exclusively in aluminum, including sectional and roll-up models with thermal insulation and burglary resistance. Suppliers exclusively French or German.
- Stores & Pergolas Outdoor shading solutions including awnings, bioclimatic pergolas with adjustable aluminum slats, winter gardens (flat glass roofs), interior Venetian blinds, vertical band blinds, and screens. Partner: KE France for awnings.
- Domotique (Home Automation) Home automation systems based on Somfy that control lighting, heating, openings (windows, doors, shutters), and media. Products include connected roller shutters, doors, blinds, sun shades, garage doors, and security systems, with over 30 years of expertise.
- Miroiterie Services (Glass Work Services) Glass work services including trade counter sales, custom cutting, fabrication, and professional installation for both residential (custom mirrors, shower walls, kitchen splashbacks, glass balustrades, fireplace inserts, canopies) and commercial (storefronts, security glass) applications.
- Dépannage (Emergency Repair and Replacement) Emergency repair and replacement of broken windows, damaged doors, malfunctioning roller shutters, and burglary/effraction damage. Service area: Toulouse and surroundings. Diagnostic and travel fee starting at €95.
Quantifiable outcome
- 200+ projects completed per year
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use HORS D'AIR
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
HORS D'AIR technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature4 records
HORS D'AIR partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SomfycoreExclusive partnership with Somfy, a French world leader in connected home solutions. Hors d'Air integrates Somfy home automation systems for controlling shutters, blinds, doors, garage doors, and security devices. Partnership emphasized as key competitive differentiator, active for over 30 years.
- SomfycoreConnected home automation partner supplying motorization and smart home control systems for integration with Hors d'Air fenestration products.
- TechnalcoreLong-standing privileged distributor partnership since 1990. Technal is a French manufacturer of aluminum fenestration systems (windows, doors, facade systems). Hors d'Air distributes and installs Technal products as a key partner in the Toulouse region.
- Saint-GobaincorePrivileged distributor partnership since 1990. Saint-Gobain is a renowned French manufacturer of glass and construction materials. Hors d'Air sources glass products including tempered, laminated, decorative, and insulated glass from Saint-Gobain.
- SolarluxcorePremium German manufacturer of minimalist glass folding walls (baies accordéon/bai accordéon) and sliding systems (CERO). Used in high-end architectural projects for large-format openings and glass walls. Featured in multiple exceptional project case studies.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
HORS D'AIR competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Atelier Marc Deloche Architecture: Documented client (architect) of Hors d'Air specifying custom glass and fenestration on premium Toulouse projects. Comparable not as a competitor but as a recurring enterprise customer whose continued engagement is a leading indicator of Hors d'Air's project pipeline.
- Somfy: Exclusive home-automation supplier partner of Hors d'Air and global leader in motorized openings. Comparable not as a competitor but as the ecosystem provider whose TaHoma/connected platform underpins Hors d'Air's domotics value proposition and whose partner strategy directly affects the company's differentiation.
Regional players
- Véranda Rideau: French specialist in verandas, pergolas, and fenestration extensions with regional installer coverage. Comparable to Hors d'Air's bioclimatic pergola and large-format opening offering (e.g., Solarlux folding walls) and shares the same premium residential customer base.
- Stores de France: French regional specialist in exterior shading (awnings, pergolas, roller shutters, screens) with installer coverage across France. Directly overlaps Hors d'Air's KE Outdoor awning and pergola range and its motorized Somfy shading proposition.
Direct peers
- Lorenove: National French specialist in custom PVC, aluminum, and wood fenestration with both renovation and new-construction focus. Directly competes on product mix and customer segment (individual homeowners) and operates a similar in-house installation-led model.
- FenêtreA: French network of independent fenestration installers offering custom windows, doors, shutters, and connected home solutions. Comparable business model to Hors d'Air (installation-led, regional franchise structure) with overlapping emphasis on home-automation add-ons.
- KparK: National French network specializing in made-to-measure windows, doors, roller shutters, garage doors, and pergolas installed by in-house teams. Closely comparable business model to Hors d'Air (sur mesure fenestration + installation) with stronger digital marketing and broader geographic reach.
- Tryba: France's largest fenestration specialist network (windows, doors, shutters, pergolas) with a nationwide installer franchise model. Directly comparable to Hors d'Air on product scope (custom PVC/aluminum/wood fenestration) and target customer (renovating homeowners), but at significantly larger scale.
Broad incumbents
- Technal: Privileged distributor partner of Hors d'Air since 1990 and a major French/European aluminum fenestration manufacturer. Comparable as a broader incumbent whose installer network overlaps Hors d'Air's service offering at the premium aluminum fenestration tier.
- Saint-Gobain (Glassolutions / Glass France): Privileged supplier partner of Hors d'Air since 1990, producing flat glass and fenestration materials. Comparable as a broader incumbent in glazing and fenestration whose Glassolutions division also serves architects and installers — a potential channel partner and a benchmark for product breadth.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
HORS D'AIR social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
HORS D'AIR financial estimates
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HORS D'AIR leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
HORS D'AIR funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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HORS D'AIR M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about HORS D'AIR
What does HORS D'AIR do?
HORS D'AIR is a specialist glazier and joiner (miroiterie and menuiserie) designing, fabricating, and installing custom-made windows, entry doors, shutters, garage doors, and glass products in aluminum, PVC, wood, and mixed materials. The company also integrates Somfy home automation systems and provides emergency repair services for the Toulouse metropolitan area.
Is HORS D'AIR a public or private company?
HORS D'AIR is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was HORS D'AIR founded?
HORS D'AIR was founded in 1983. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is HORS D'AIR based?
HORS D'AIR is headquartered in Quint-Fonsegrives, France, in the Europe region.
How does HORS D'AIR make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom fenestration and glazing products are the primary driver. The others are installation and fitting services, trade counter (Vente au comptoir) and urgent repair and replacement services.
Who are HORS D'AIR's main competitors?
Others on record are Atelier Marc Deloche Architecture and Somfy. Regional players are Véranda Rideau and Stores de France. Direct peers are Lorenove, FenêtreA, KparK and Tryba. Broad incumbents are Technal and Saint-Gobain (Glassolutions / Glass France).
Does HORS D'AIR have an API?
No public API is recorded for HORS D'AIR.
What industry is HORS D'AIR in?
HORS D'AIR's product category is Glazing and Joinery Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOAGAJ, HVAC Controls, Thermostats & Building Automation Installation, with a secondary code of HSAOANAB, HVAC Zoning, Smart Dampers & Ventilation Control. Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3822.