IFD FERMETURES ET FACADES

What IFD FERMETURES ET FACADES does

IFD Fermetures et Façades is a French privately-held industrial trade company founded in February 1993 and headquartered in Cesson La Forêt (Seine-et-Marne). It designs, fabricates, and installs metal security shutters, security grilles, and storefront facades for commercial buildings — primarily serving large French and European retail chains (Adidas, Nike, H&M, Primark, Carrefour, Auchan, Sephora), shopping centers, banks, airports, SNCF railway stations, and public buildings. The company self-describes as N°1 in France for storefronts (devantures) and metal security shutters, with a product catalog spanning steel shutters (Perle 100/97/75, Bitubo, Tubonda), transparent polycarbonate shutters (Diamant), aluminum shutters (Roll Vision), stainless steel (Inox) systems, anti-burglary shutters classified CR2-CR3-CR4 (Saphir), stackable and lateral-displacement grilles (Infinity, Rubis Aérolfex, Extensible), and an industrial-door range (Apollon rapid doors, sectional doors, dock levelers, sealing airlocks).

The company's competitive positioning rests on exclusive French distribution rights for Mobilflex and Isea Italy products, an in-house engineering bureau producing DWG plans and DTU-compliant technical documents, and a regulatory stack that includes EN 13241-1, NF-1627/1630, A2P, AFNOR, and CE certifications. It operates an in-house logistics fleet with crane-equipped trucks for large-dimension installation (up to 50m width on Infinity grids, 18m on shutters) and field-based chargés d'affaires distributed across French regions.

IFD generates revenue primarily through one-time project sales (storefront closure systems, facades, industrial doors) priced on a per-project basis, supplemented by recurring maintenance contracts mandated under CE 13241-1 with 24-48 hour service response. The customer base is enterprise-level across five primary vertical segments (retail chains, transportation infrastructure, banking, industrial/logistics, public buildings), with no public revenue disclosure and a lean 13-person in-house headcount supplemented by regional installation teams.

Name

IFD FERMETURES ET FACADES

Legal name

IFD

Website

https://ifd.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IFD Fermetures et Façades is a 1993-founded French metalwork SME based in Cesson La Forêt that designs, fabricates, and installs security shutters, grilles, and storefront facades for large retail chains, shopping centers, banks, airports, and public buildings across France, holding exclusive French distribution rights for Mobilflex and Isea Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Security Shutters and Storefronts

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Facade & Cladding Systems (Rainscreens, Panels, EIFS, Siding) (IMAFAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM)

Keywords

• Security shutters
• Metal storefronts
• Security grilles
• Commercial facades
• Industrial doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Cesson La Forêt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Shutters and Metal Closures Sales: One-time sale of security metal shutters (steel, aluminum, inox, polycarbonate) to retail chains, shopping centers, banks, and commercial buildings. Products are sold with or without installation.
2. Storefront and Facade Installation: Design and installation of commercial storefronts in aluminum, steel, and stainless steel for retail chains. Services include custom fabrication and project management.
3. Industrial Doors and Equipment: Sale of rapid doors, sectional doors, dock levelers, and sealing airlocks for industrial and logistics applications.
4. Maintenance Contracts: Mandatory maintenance contracts offered to all closure users per CE 13241-1 standard. Covers after-sales service, repairs, and emergency response within 24-48 hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IFD FERMETURES ET FACADES designs, manufactures, and installs metal security shutters, security grilles, storefront facades, and industrial doors for commercial buildings in France. Products combine steel, aluminum, stainless steel (inox), and polycarbonate, with motorized operating systems, anti-burglary classifications up to CR4, and capability for very large dimensions (up to 50m width). The company also provides custom fabrication, design-office engineering, and after-sales maintenance services.

Product overview

IFD FERMETURES ET FACADES is a French company founded in 1993, specializing in security shutters, metal grilles, storefront facades, and general locksmithing for retail, commercial, and industrial applications. The product portfolio includes steel security shutters (Perle 100, Perle 97, Perle 75, Bitubo, Tubonda, Creativ), transparent polycarbonate shutters (Diamant, Polycarbonate), aluminum shutters (Roll Vision, Volets roulants), stainless steel shutters (Perle P100 Inox, Agathe Inox), and anti-burglary shutters (Diamant CR3, Saphir CR2-CR3-CR4). Security grilles include stackable models (Infinity Microperforé, Infinity à croisillons) and lateral displacement models (Extensible, Rubis Aéroflex). Facade offerings include aluminum facades, mirror-polished and brushed stainless steel facades, and steel facades. Industrial products include accordion doors, dock levelers, seal frames, sectional doors, and rapid doors (Apollon). The company also provides general locksmithing services for railings, staircases, and claddings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rideaux Perle 100 Steel Security Shutter Exclusive IFD flat micro-perforated slat shutter at 100mm pitch, available in galvanized, RAL painted, or 316L stainless steel finishes, supporting large dimensions up to 18 meters width. Designed for retail chains and commercial buildings combining aesthetics with security.
• Rideaux Perle 97 Steel Security Shutter IFD-exclusive micro-perforated slat shutter at 97mm pitch with nylon shoe locks for noise reduction and maintenance-free operation. Available in galvanized, RAL painted, or 316L stainless steel.
• Rideaux Perle 75 Steel Security Shutter Compact-footprint micro-perforated shutter designed for space optimization and signage visibility. Available in galvanized steel, stainless steel, or RAL epoxy painted finishes with minimum 60-micron coating thickness.
• Rideau Bitubo Metal Grid Shutter Registered-design metal grid shutter with rectangular steel mesh and modern aesthetic; customizable colors and high rigidity over large widths. Used by H&M and other retail chains.
• Rideaux Tubonda High-Resistance Shutter High-resistance shutter built from corrugated 14mm tubes connected by patented high-security fasteners, providing complete storefront visibility with 45mm spacing for total security.
• Rideaux Creativ Customizable Advertising Shutter Customizable advertising security shutter using the proprietary NumeriSteel digital transfer printing system with anti-graffiti protection; allows digital-file customization including retrofits on existing shutters.
• Diamant Transparent Polycarbonate Security Shutter Transparent polycarbonate security shutter with 83% visibility and 92% light transmission, anti-UV protection and staggered-link design. Available with central motor, tubular motor, or 380 tri direct drive. Designed for high-end retail visibility while secured.
• Rideau Transparent Polycarbonate Shutter Original transparent shutter with unbreakable polycarbonate slats treated with exclusive dual-face anti-UV, anti-soiling, and anti-yellowing process. Designed for high-end stores and shopping centers such as Le Furet du Nord.
• Rideaux Roll Vision Aluminum Shutter Aluminum security shutter distributed exclusively by IFD in France (Mobilflex); functional, lightweight, quiet, with smooth lifting and lowering for intensive daily use.
• Volets Roulants Aluminum Rolling Shutter Resistant, solid, economical monobloc aluminum rolling shutter with multi-layer thermo-lacquered coating (UV-resistant) injected with CFC-free polyurethane foam for thermal insulation.
• Rideau Perle P100 Inox Stainless Steel Shutter IFD pioneering flat micro-perforated slat in 316L stainless steel with 100mm pitch, anti-tag functionality; supports large dimensions up to 18 meters width to EN 13241-1.
• Rideau Agathe Inox Woven Mesh Shutter Woven stainless steel mesh shutter combining trend, aesthetics, and security. Ideal for separations, decoration, and storefront cladding; used on SNCF Gare de Lyon and the Queen Mary ocean liner.
• Diamant CR3 Anti-Intrusion Security Shutter Anti-intrusion transparent polycarbonate security shutter providing CR3-level protection against break-ins and theft, with clear aesthetic design available in different dimensions and colors.
• Rideaux Anti-effraction Saphir (CR2-CR3-CR4) Exclusive-in-France anti-burglary shutter innovation compliant with NF-1627/1630 standards at CR2, CR3, and CR4 classifications, providing enhanced burglary resistance for retail and commercial applications.
• Grille Infinity Microperforé Stackable Grille Exclusive IFD-in-France distribution of Isea Italy patented (2014) microperforated grille for large spaces with extra security, nothing passing through; supports dimensions up to 18m to EN 13241-1. Deployed at Carrefour supermarkets.
• Grille Infinity à Croisillons Stackable Grille Motorized stackable grille for extreme dimensions up to 50 meters width and 5 meters height to CE 13241-1, allowing cash-register lines without intermediate posts. Delivered in kit form for on-site assembly. Used at UGC Cinemas Paris and Sephora.
• Grille Extensible Lateral-Displacement Grille Steel extensible lateral-displacement grid designed to protect city-center stores, meeting ABF (Architectes des Bâtiments de France) requirements and those without high ceilings. Non-motorized but very maneuverable.
• Grilles Rubis Aéroflex Lateral-Shift Grille Exclusive Mobilflex distributor product. Aesthetic and technical innovation for closing stores; the Aéroflex model adapts to and follows curved surfaces. Deployed at Kiko Milano boutiques.
• Façade en Aluminum Storefront Aluminum storefront facade with fixed frames and curtain walls, weatherproof joint devices, lightweight and slim profile suited to integrating aerial facades enveloping buildings. Used at Jennyfer Aéroville.
• Façade Inox Poli Miroir Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel Facade Mirror-polished stainless steel facade with ultra-bright refined surface polishing; unbreakable and corrosion-resistant mirror-like finish for high-end retail boutiques.
• Façade Inox Brosse Brushed Stainless Steel Facade Brushed stainless steel facade combining aesthetics and robustness; matte finish with easier maintenance. Widely used in public establishments like SNCF train stations for durability.
• Façade en Acier Steel Storefront Facade Steel storefront facade used by renowned store chains such as Aldo, Guess, and Kriss; very design-oriented models adapting to brand identity, with strong mechanical performance, durability, and insulation.
• Serrurerie Générale Locksmithing Services General locksmithing service covering railings, staircases, and claddings in aluminum, stainless steel, steel, and Alucobond. Includes design and installation for stores and commercial buildings, complying with NF P01-012 and NF P01-013 standards.
• Porte Accordéon Industrial Accordion Door Custom-made accordion door manufactured with dovetail-welded profiles (80x60) with 20mm guiding fin; features 33/2 laminated glazing, electric contactor service doors, and door closer. Used at Beaugrenelle.
• Niveleur de Quai Hydraulic Dock Leveler Hydraulic dock leveler with folding lip available as chassis formwork or suspended-in-pit system; electro-hydraulic drive and low-pressure hydraulics adapted to nearly all truck types for warehouse loading bays.
• Sas d'Étanchéité Sealing Airlock Retractable or fixed seal frame with anodized extruded aluminum structure; double staggered-lamellar or unified front upper tarpaulin. Integrates into cold chains as an essential link in refrigerated environments.
• Portes Sectionnelles Industrial Sectional Doors Industrial sectional doors made of double-skin steel sections filled with 40mm polyurethane foam; K=0.40 W/m² thermal insulation coefficient. Standard 20,000-cycle springs with 50,000 and 100,000 options. Available with panoramic sections for natural lighting.
• Portes Rapides Apollon Rapid Rolling Door Apollon compact rolling door with integrated cabinet featuring the proprietary TRAFICONTROL safety system (deformable track, controlled slat reinsertion, soft-edge closing). 1 m/s opening and closing speed, 19 dB A acoustic insulation, K=5 W/m²/°K thermal insulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Security shutters available in anti-burglary classifications CR2, CR3, and CR4 per NF EN 1627-1630 standards
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers46 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MobilflexcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIFD is the exclusive distributor of Mobilflex products in France. Mobilflex supplies security grille systems including the Rubis Aéroflex lateral-shift grille (which follows curved surfaces) and other security closure products. This partnership provides IFD with proprietary product access not available to competitors in the French market.
• Isea ItalycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIFD is the exclusive distributor in France of the Isea Italy Grille Infinity product line. The Infinity R (patented 2014) is a security grille designed for very large dimensions (up to 18 meters width), featuring microperforated or solid blades with enhanced security properties. This partnership enables IFD to serve hypermarket and large retail chain customers requiring extra-wide security coverage without intermediate posts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Swedish-headquartered global leader in access solutions, security doors and entrance automation. Overlaps with IFD's security shutters, grilles, and automated door business as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Schüco: German specialist in aluminum and steel facade systems, windows and sliding doors. Directly comparable to IFD's aluminum curtain wall and steel storefront facade range but with international scale.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum facade, window and door systems for commercial and residential buildings. Comparable to IFD's aluminum curtain wall and facade offering with broader European reach.
• Hörmann: Germany-based global market leader in industrial, commercial and residential doors, rolling shutters, and operators. Highly comparable to IFD's security shutter and industrial door range but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• France Fermetures: French manufacturer of roller shutters, blinds, gates, and garage doors. Overlaps with IFD's metal shutter and rolling closure range for the French market.
• Kawneer: US-origin (now part of Arconic) architectural aluminum building products company with strong presence in France via Kawneer France. Directly comparable to IFD's aluminum storefront and curtain wall business for retail and commercial projects.
• Bubendorff: French manufacturer of roller shutters and solar-powered closures. Direct French-market peer to IFD's rolling shutter business, though with stronger residential versus commercial tilt.
• Lakal: European roller shutter and external venetian blind specialist active in France and Germany. Comparable product portfolio (aluminum and steel rolling shutters, security closures) to IFD's aluminum Roll Vision and security shutter lines.
• Mobilflex: Italian manufacturer of lateral-shift security grilles including the Rubis Aéroflex that IFD distributes exclusively in France. Direct peer in the security grille category IFD also serves, and a key supplier relationship for IFD.
• Isea Group: Italian manufacturer of high-end security grilles (Grille Infinity). Direct peer in the security grille category IFD serves, and exclusive distribution supplier to IFD for the French market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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