MagnorVinduet
MagnorVinduet is a Norwegian manufacturer of maintenance-free windows and doors, built on a proprietary 3-layer wood-composite-aluminium construction with a 60-year lifespan. It sells made-to-order products directly via showrooms and regional sales offices to private homeowners, contractors, architects, and public institutions across Norway.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersBergen, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MagnorVinduet does
MagnorVinduet (legal entity: H-vinduet Magnor AS) is a Norwegian manufacturer of maintenance-free windows and doors, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Bergen with production at a factory in Magnor, south of Kongsvinger. The company operates exclusively in the Norwegian market, employing a direct sales model through showrooms in Bergen and Oslo, regional sales offices in Drammen, Rogaland, and Innlandet, and a field salesforce covering defined geographic territories.
The company's core product line is built on a proprietary three-layer composite construction: a Nordic pine or hardwood (oak) interior, a structurally stable and insulating composite core (using materials comparable to those in aircraft and automotive manufacturing), and a powder-coated marine-grade aluminium exterior. This architecture delivers U-values as low as 0.54 W/m2K, a 60-year expected product lifespan, and a lifetime guarantee against external fungus and rot. Core products include fixed frame windows, top swing windows, patio doors, sliding doors (with proprietary SoftClose and AquaStop features), back entrance doors, and the newly launched Magnor external door. The portfolio is complemented by functional glass options (energy, solar reflective, sound-reducing, safety, self-cleaning, anti-fog, decorative, and MicroShade-integrated passive solar shading) plus MagnorTech cladding fittings.
MagnorVinduet generates revenue through one-time hardware sales of made-to-order products, with pricing provided via custom quotes. The customer base spans private homeowners (primary segment), housing cooperatives, public institutions (schools, kindergartens), commercial buildings, holiday home owners, and architectural specifiers. Notable projects include 59 apartments at Skjoldnes in Bergen (containing the heaviest window the company has produced at 400 kg) and a recording studio for artist AURORA. Distribution is direct-only with no third-party intermediaries, supported by trade show participation (Architect@Work, regional Boligmesser), an active Instagram channel, BIM/EPD technical documentation for architects, and Enova energy-subsidy referrals.
MagnorVinduet firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MagnorVinduet
- Legal name
- H-vinduet Magnor AS
- Website
- https://magnorvinduet.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MagnorVinduet is a Norwegian manufacturer of maintenance-free windows and doors, built on a proprietary 3-layer wood-composite-aluminium construction with a 60-year lifespan. It sells made-to-order products directly via showrooms and regional sales offices to private homeowners, contractors, architects, and public institutions across Norway.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MagnorVinduet industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Products (Windows and Doors)
- NAICS
- Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)
- SIC
- Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)
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Where MagnorVinduet is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bergen
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
MagnorVinduet business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Windows and Doors Manufacturing and Sales: MagnorVinduet manufactures and sells maintenance-free windows and doors directly to customers. Products are made to order with no standard sizes, offering extensive customisation options. All products are produced at the factory in Magnor, Norway. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales rather than recurring revenue.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
MagnorVinduet product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MagnorVinduet manufactures and sells maintenance-free windows and doors built with a unique three-layer composite construction: Nordic pine or oak interior, a super-strong composite core (same materials used in aircraft and car manufacturing), and powder-coated marine-grade aluminium exterior. All products are made to order at the company's factory in Magnor, Norway, in any custom size, shape, RAL/NCS colour, and glass configuration, and carry a 60-year expected lifespan with a lifetime guarantee against external fungus and rot.
Product overview
MagnorVinduet is a Norwegian manufacturer of maintenance-free windows and doors with a 60-year lifetime guarantee against external fungus and rot. The product portfolio centers on a unique 3-layer construction combining Nordic pine or hardwood (oak) interior, a super-strong composite core, and powder-coated marine-grade aluminum exterior. Core products include fixed frame windows (Fastkarmvindu), top swing windows (Toppsving vindu), patio doors (Balkongdør), sliding doors (Skyvedør), back entrance doors (Kjellerdør), and external doors (Ytterdør). The product line is complemented by functional glass add-ons including energy glass, solar reflective glass, sound-reducing glass, safety glass, self-cleaning glass, anti-fog glass, decorative glass, and MicroShade integrated solar shading. Accessories include Magnortech customized window fittings, rails/mullions, handles, and oak interior options. All products are customizable in size, shape, color (RAL/NCS palette), and interior finishes, with products manufactured at the Magnor facility south of Kongsvinger.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MagnorTech: MagnorTech cladding fixtures - specially adapted, maintenance-free solution in powder-coated aluminum that replaces traditional sills and window trim in wood.
Products and services
- Top Swing Window (Toppsving vindu) Top swing windows that rotate 180 degrees for inside cleaning, with one-grip operation and childproof ventilation settings. U-values from 0.74 W/m2K with the company's three-layer wood-composite-aluminium construction.
- Fixed Frame Window (Fastkarmvindu) Fixed frame windows without an opening function that maximize daylight and provide a clean, modern aesthetic. U-values from 0.66 W/m2K with three-layer wood-composite-aluminium construction and moisture-resistant materials.
- Patio Door (Balkongdør) Patio doors combining modern design with high functionality for Norwegian weather, available in single or double configurations with safety glass on both sides as standard. U-values from 0.70 W/m2K.
- Sliding Door (Skyvedør) Child-friendly sliding doors with SoftClose damping mechanism (prevents crushing injuries), AquaStop threshold for weather sealing (tested 25,000 cycles), and maximum height of 2.8 metres. Available with frame weight up to 250 kg, including the largest sliding doors delivered for the Skjoldnes project.
- Back Entrance Door (Kjellerdør) Secondary entrance doors for basements, utility rooms, and garages, featuring maintenance-free aluminium sandwich construction that prevents rot and fungal decay.
- External Door (Magnor Ytterdør) New external door offering with maintenance-free aluminium exterior and custom design options, leveraging MagnorVinduet's three-layer composite construction.
- MagnorTech Window Fittings (Magnortech Kledningsbeslag) Customised powder-coated aluminium cladding fittings that replace traditional wooden window sills and trim, providing seamless integration with the window facade in matching colour and surface finishes for efficient installation and lower maintenance.
- MicroShade Solar Shading Glass Passive solar shading glass with microscopic louvers integrated between glass layers that progressively shade direct sunlight. Reduces summer solar energy by up to 90% while preserving views and allowing ~35% winter transmission, with no power or maintenance required.
Quantifiable outcome
- U-values as low as 0.54 W/m2K, reducing energy consumption and electricity bills
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use MagnorVinduet
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MagnorVinduet technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
MagnorVinduet partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hydro (Hydro Extrusion Norway / Hydro CIRCAL)coreHydro supplies aluminium for MagnorVinduet's window and door frames, sourced from Hydro Extrusion Norway facilities located within a few kilometres of the Magnor factory. In 2022, MagnorVinduet announced adoption of Hydro CIRCAL aluminium, a low-carbon aluminium containing at least 75% recycled material. This partnership is central to MagnorVinduets sustainability strategy and contributes to BREEAM-NOR qualification.
- Moelven Profil AScoreMoelven Profil on Kirkenær supplies timber (wood) for MagnorVinduet products. The short distance from Kirkenær to Magnor keeps raw material transportation minimal, supporting the company's local sourcing sustainability strategy. FSC-certified timber is used, ensuring responsible forest management.
- MicroShadecoreMicroShade is a Danish company founded in 2003 that provides a passive solar shading technology integrated between glass layers. MagnorVinduet integrates MicroShade micro-lamellae into its windows and doors, providing up to 90% solar energy reduction in summer while maintaining views and daylight. The partnership enables MagnorVinduet to offer advanced solar shading without external shading systems. The technology is passive, requiring no power, maintenance, or manual operation.
- Glavatech (Glava Group)coreGlavatech is Glava Group's innovation company. MagnorVinduet (H-Vinduet Magnor) partnered with Glavatech to develop a window system for integration into Glava Front facade elements — a renovation system for energy-upgrading existing buildings using prefabricated panels. A new frame system (patented/patents pending) was jointly developed. Pilot projects include buildings in Longyearbyen on Svalbard. The collaboration also includes Solskjermingsgruppen i Oslo for integrated solar shading solutions.
- LAB Entreprenør ASminorGeneral contractor for the Skjoldnes residential development near Bergen (59 apartments across 6 buildings). MagnorVinduet supplied all windows and doors for this large project, which included the heaviest window ever produced (400 kg) and largest sliding doors.
- Slidre Bygg & Prosjektering ASminorContractor that has used MagnorVinduet since 2005 on numerous projects. CEO Steinar Trøen actively recommends MagnorVinduet to clients for quality, maintenance-free properties, and competitive pricing. Long-term working relationship spanning nearly two decades.
- Grude bygg ASminorContractor for the cottage project in Rogaland (2020), using a combination of top-swing windows, fixed frame windows, side entrance doors, and sliding doors.
- Byggmester Skåtøy ASminorContractor for the AURORA sound studio project, collaborating with ABO Arkitekter AS on a project that required sound-reducing windows and custom specifications.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
MagnorVinduet competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gilje: Norwegian window and door manufacturer (part of the Swedish Inwido group), producing wood-aluminium windows and exterior doors for the Norwegian market. Directly comparable in product, customer base, and Norwegian geographic focus, with the backing of a larger Nordic platform.
- VELFAC: Danish manufacturer of wood-aluminium windows and doors (owned by VKR Holding). Closely comparable to MagnorVinduet in composite wood-aluminium construction, premium positioning, and Nordic market focus, with broader European reach and significantly larger scale.
- Lyssand Vinduer: Norwegian manufacturer of premium windows and exterior doors, including wood-aluminium composite products, serving the residential and project market. Comparable to MagnorVinduet in Norwegian focus, premium positioning, and custom-made-to-order model.
- Nordan: Largest Norwegian window and door manufacturer (now part of DOVISTA), producing wood-aluminium windows for the Nordic market. Directly comparable to MagnorVinduet in product, customer base (Norwegian homeowners, contractors, housing cooperatives), and 3-layer construction approach, but with materially larger scale and broader distribution.
Broad incumbents
- DOVISTA: Danish-owned Nordic window and door group (parent of Nordan and other brands), operating across multiple European markets. Directly comparable category peer with greater scale, broader product portfolio, and stronger project-channel access in the Nordic region.
- Schüco: German global player in window, door, and facade systems, including aluminium and composite solutions. Overlaps with MagnorVinduet in high-performance window/facade integration (e.g., Schüco aluminium systems) but is much broader in scope, scale, and international footprint.
- Inwido: Swedish-listed group and one of Europe's largest window and door manufacturers, with Nordic brands including Gilje. Comparable as a parent/scale peer in the same product category and Nordic market, with publicly listed scale, M&A track record, and capital access that MagnorVinduet does not have.
- Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian manufacturer of aluminium and aluminium-clad window, door, and facade systems with strong presence in the Nordic/European high-end segment. Comparable in premium composite construction and sustainability positioning, but operating at significantly larger scale and across many geographies.
- Internorm: Austrian-founded European leader in windows and doors, including composite wood-aluminium and aluminium systems. Comparable in premium positioning and energy-efficient design, but operates at substantially larger scale across multiple European countries.
Emerging players
- Velux: Danish global leader in roof windows and skylights (VKR Holding, also parent of VELFAC). Comparable as a Nordic premium building-products peer with strong sustainability positioning, but focused on a different product category (roof windows) rather than directly competing with MagnorVinduet's façade windows and doors.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MagnorVinduet social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
MagnorVinduet financial estimates
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MagnorVinduet leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
MagnorVinduet funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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MagnorVinduet M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about MagnorVinduet
What does MagnorVinduet do?
MagnorVinduet manufactures and sells maintenance-free windows and doors built with a unique three-layer composite construction: Nordic pine or oak interior, a super-strong composite core (same materials used in aircraft and car manufacturing), and powder-coated marine-grade aluminium exterior. All products are made to order at the company's factory in Magnor, Norway, in any custom size, shape, RAL/NCS colour, and glass configuration, and carry a 60-year expected lifespan with a lifetime guarantee against external fungus and rot.
Is MagnorVinduet a public or private company?
MagnorVinduet is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MagnorVinduet founded?
MagnorVinduet was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MagnorVinduet based?
MagnorVinduet is headquartered in Bergen, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does MagnorVinduet make money?
One revenue line is on record: windows and Doors Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are MagnorVinduet's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gilje, VELFAC, Lyssand Vinduer and Nordan. Broad incumbents are DOVISTA, Schüco, Inwido, Reynaers Aluminium and Internorm. Velux is listed as an emerging player.
Does MagnorVinduet have an API?
No public API is recorded for MagnorVinduet.
What industry is MagnorVinduet in?
MagnorVinduet's product category is Building Products (Windows and Doors). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADADAG, Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim, with a secondary code of IMAMABAI, Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock). Its NAICS code is 321911 and its SIC code is 2400.