Lacker AG

What Lacker AG does

Lacker AG (legally LACKER GmbH) is a privately held German manufacturer of bespoke glass and metal building envelope solutions, headquartered in Waldachtal in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg. The company designs, engineers, and fabricates custom facade systems and specialized window technologies at a single 100%-in-house manufacturing facility under the 'Made in Germany, Black Forest' positioning. Its customer base consists of architects, specialist planners, and commercial/institutional building owners across Germany and selected international markets. The company is owner-managed by Managing Directors Frank Lacker and Stefan Störzer and operates with approximately 100 employees.

The core product portfolio divides into Fassadentechnik (steel-aluminium facades, timber facades, bridges, glass roofs) and Fenstertechnik, the latter anchored by four proprietary window systems: bigAir Facade (system-independent louvre windows up to ~6m with all-glass blades and XXL NSHEV certification), bigAir Roof (roof louvre windows for pitches down to 15°), bigSwing (top- and side-hung windows up to 6m²), and topSwing (roof windows from 7° pitch). Value-added services include Pearl Finish (in-house glass-bead blasting surface treatment) and Lacker SmartTag (digital identification via QR-coded weatherproof tags). Differentiated engineering IP includes the patented Taifun four-point locking system (±10,000 Pa wind load), a wind deflector system concealed in mullions, a bayonet blade-replacement mechanism, IP67-rated drives for indoor pools, and anti-trap protection up to Safety Class 4. Quality and compliance are anchored by DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, NSHEV certification to DIN EN 12101-2, and DGNB sustainable-building conformity.

Lacker operates a project-based B2B sales model with no distribution or reseller channels. Each project is engineered to specification and priced via direct quotation; revenue is generated through one-time project sales (facades, custom windows) plus recurring maintenance contracts and after-sales service. The go-to-market is consultative, with the company engaging architects and planners from the schematic design phase through installation and ongoing service. Documented reference projects span manufacturing (adidas, Knorr-Bremse, Vector Informatik, Groz-Beckert), education (University of Warwick, Vitzthum Gymnasium), government/civic (Staatsarchiv Bamberg, Goethe-Institut Dublin), healthcare, retail, and leisure segments across Germany, the UK, Ireland, and Switzerland.

Name

Lacker AG

Legal name

LACKER GmbH

Website

https://lacker.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lacker AG is a German manufacturer of bespoke glass and metal facade and window systems, serving architects, specialist planners, and building owners on custom commercial, institutional, and heritage projects, with 100% production at its Waldachtal facility in the Black Forest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Facade and Window Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADAIAC

Windows

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Doors, Windows & Architectural Openings

SECONDARYIMADAIAD

Skylights & Roof Windows

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Doors, Windows & Architectural Openings

SECONDARYIMADAHAK

Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Glass & Glazing Products

SECONDARYIMADAFAL

Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Roofing Materials & Systems

SECONDARYHSAPAJAI

Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Windows, Doors & Skylights Replacement

Keywords

• Facade engineering
• Glass window systems
• Louvre windows
• Architectural metalwork
• Smoke exhaust ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Waldachtal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Facade and Window Systems: Custom-designed and manufactured facade and window solutions including bigAir louvre windows, bigSwing top/side-hung windows, and topSwing roof windows. Products are tailored to specific architectural projects and building requirements.
2. Maintenance and Servicing: Comprehensive maintenance and servicing including maintenance contracts, after-sales support, spare parts provision, and on-site assistance. Maintenance services extend warranty periods for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lacker AG designs, engineers, and manufactures bespoke glass and metal facade and window systems for commercial, institutional, and high-rise buildings, including louvre windows (bigAir Facade, bigAir Roof), top- and side-hung windows (bigSwing), and roof windows (topSwing). All products are custom-engineered per project and 100% manufactured at the company's Waldachtal facility in the Black Forest, with complementary services spanning Pearl Finish surface treatment, Lacker SmartTag digital identification, and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Lacker AG is a German manufacturer of glass and metal building solutions offering two main product lines: Fassadentechnik (Facade Technology) including steel-aluminium facades, timber facades, bridges, and glass roofs; and Fenstertechnik (Window Technology) featuring four core window products. The window portfolio centers on bigAir® Fassade (facade louvre windows) and bigAir® Dach (roof louvre windows) for ventilation and NSHEV applications, supplemented by bigSwing (top- and side-hung windows) and topSwing (roof windows for attic conversions). Value-added services include Pearl Finish® surface treatment and Lacker SmartTag digital identification. All products are 100% manufactured in Germany at the Waldachtal facility in the Black Forest region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bigAir® Facade: System-independent louvre windows for stick-system assemblies, wall reveals and timberwork structures, ideal for ventilating halls and NSHEV units.
• bigAir® Roof
• bigSwing
• topSwing
• Pearl Finish®
• Lacker SmartTag

Products and services

• bigAir® Fassade

Quantifiable outcome

• XXL NSHEV approval enabling use in very large smoke extract applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seele: German specialist in bespoke structural glass facades, glass roofs, and complex building envelopes headquartered in Gersthofen. Highly comparable as a German high-end custom glass-and-metal facade contractor serving landmark commercial architecture projects.
• Josef Gartner (Gartner): German premium facade specialist focused on unitized curtain walls, steel/glass construction, and complex architectural envelopes. Direct comparable in terms of bespoke-engineering approach, high-end customer base, and custom-fabrication model.
• Raico Bautechnik: German manufacturer of aluminum and steel facade systems including mullion-transom, unitized, and structural glazing solutions. Direct competitor in custom aluminum facade engineering serving architects and developers on commercial building envelopes.
• POHL Fassaden: German facade construction specialist offering custom aluminum, steel-glass, and timber facades for commercial and institutional buildings. Comparable as a German specialty facade contractor serving similar architects/developers with project-based custom solutions.
• Solarlux: German manufacturer of bespoke glass sliding/folding systems and large-format windows. Comparable as a Northern German specialty fenestration manufacturer with strong customization, premium positioning, and direct B2B project sales to architects and building owners.
• Heroal: German aluminum systems manufacturer producing windows, doors, facades, and roller shutters for commercial and residential markets. Comparable in aluminum window/facade systems manufacturing but with broader, more standardized product portfolio than Lacker's bespoke focus.

Broad incumbents

• Wicona (Hydro): Aluminum building systems brand owned by Hydro, offering window, door, and facade solutions for commercial and high-rise projects. Direct competitor in custom aluminum facade engineering, particularly relevant for high-rise applications where Lacker's Taifun system also competes.
• Schüco International: One of Europe's largest aluminum and steel systems providers for windows, doors, and facades. Schüco competes in overlapping custom facade and window system segments but operates at far greater scale with a much broader product portfolio than Lacker's specialty niche.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminum window, door, and curtain-wall systems serving commercial and residential markets across Europe. Comparable as a direct facade systems competitor but with substantially broader product breadth and international distribution.

Regional players

• Aluprof: Polish aluminum systems manufacturer serving Central and Eastern European markets with window, door, and facade systems. Comparable in product category and aluminum systems manufacturing but primarily a regional competitor rather than a German-market head-to-head peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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