BARBACANE

What BARBACANE does

MENUI'PRO is a privately held French fenestration contractor (fenêtrier-menuisier) founded in 1989 in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, Loire department, operating under the commercial identity that aggregates into BARBACANE (SIREN 35074490000019). The company sells, manufactures (via French partner workshops), and installs exterior joinery products — windows, entry doors, shutters, garage doors, gates, pergolas, carports, and verandas — for residential homeowners across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Technologically, MENUI'PRO does not develop proprietary platforms; instead, it curates and distributes certified NF-grade products from third-party manufacturers (Grosfillex, Teckentrup, Novoferm, Somfy) and layers its own value through technical diagnostics, site measuring, custom specification, and a proprietary installation team of 14 qualified installers executing approximately seven construction sites per day.

The business model is straightforward product sale plus installation: free personalized quotes, unit-based pricing on finished goods (entry-level aluminium rolling shutter from €175; carport shelter from €6,314), staged milestone payments (35% acceptance / 55% start / balance delivery), and a decennial guarantee on installation. Revenue is generated almost entirely from one-time B2C transactions with individual homeowners, supplemented by an after-sales service (parts, motor changes) and a 48-hour emergency glazing service delivered in partnership with Miroiterie Vitrerie Chassang, which shares MENUI'PRO's headquarters address. Distribution is omnichannel but lean: two physical showrooms (Saint-Priest-en-Jarez and Feurs), a field sales force conducting on-site diagnostics, a website with detailed product catalog and pricing, and a Batitrade-powered online configurator for gates, fencing, and railings. Marketing relies primarily on regional word-of-mouth, showroom walk-ins, Facebook, and 35+ years of local reputation rather than paid digital acquisition.

Strategic posture is that of a regional craft-based business rather than a tech-enabled scale player. The company holds RGE Qualibat certification (required for customers to access French energy-efficiency subsidies), NF product certification validated by CSTB, and a decennial guarantee — collectively functioning as regulatory and reputational moats within the local market. There is no evidence of external venture or growth capital, no digital platform, no software product, and no AI capability; growth depends on installer headcount, showroom expansion, and product range extension.

Name

BARBACANE

Legal name

MENUI'PRO

Website

https://menuipro.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MENUI'PRO is a privately held French fenestration contractor founded in 1989, selling and installing windows, doors, shutters, garage doors, gates, pergolas and verandas for residential homeowners in the Loire department and surrounding Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, using its own team of qualified installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

ST PRIEST EN JAREZ

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product sales and installation: Sale and installation of windows, doors, shutters, garage doors, gates, pergolas, and verandas. Both supply-only and supply-with-installation options available. Custom-made products manufactured in France.
2. After-sales service: Quality service including SAV (after-sales service), parts replacement, motor changes, and site follow-up. Intervention for glazing emergencies within 48 hours through partner Miroiterie Vitrerie Chassang.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BARBACANE (MENUI'PRO) is a French fenestration contractor that sells and installs exterior joinery and outdoor enclosure products for residential customers. Its portfolio covers windows, shutters, entry doors, garage doors, gates, pergolas, verandas, carports, fencing, and railings, all installed by an in-house team of 14 qualified installers and supported by partner brands such as Grosfillex, Teckentrup, Novoferm, Somfy, Profils Systèmes, Bel'm, Atlantem, Sothoferm, Lumisol, and Biossun.

Product overview

MENUI'PRO is a specialized window and door contractor (fenêtrier-menuisier) established in 1989 in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, Loire department, France. The company operates as a single-location business with a portfolio of core fenestration products including windows (Fenêtres in PVC, aluminum, wood, and mixed materials), shutters (Volets in rolling, swing, slat, and sliding variants), entry doors (Porte d'entrée in PVC, aluminum, wood, steel, and mixed configurations), garage doors (Porte de garage in self-supporting tilting, swing, rolling, and sectional models), and gates (Portails in contemporary and traditional styles). The offering extends to outdoor structures such as bioclimatic pergolas, carports, fencing, and railings. All products are predominantly French-made and NF-certified, with in-house installation teams and a quality service department. The company provides complete project services from technical diagnosis and quote through installation by proprietary craftsmen to after-sales support, including emergency glazing through partner CHASSANG Miroiterie Vitrerie.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Windows (Fenêtres) Sale and installation of PVC, aluminum, wood, and mixed-material residential windows in multiple opening types (sliding, swing, fixed, etc.), supplied via partner brands such as Profils Systèmes, Bel'm, and Grosfillex and installed by the in-house team.
• Shutters (Volets) Sale and installation of roller, sliding, traditional, and solar-powered shutters for residential windows, with optional Somfy TaHoma home-automation integration.
• Entry Doors (Portes d'entrée) Sale and installation of residential entry doors, including aluminum and wood designs from manufacturers such as Bel'm, installed by the in-house team.
• Garage Doors (Portes de garage) Sale and installation of residential garage doors, including self-supporting (autoportant) and connected variants from partner brands such as Teckentrup and Novoferm.
• Gates (Portails) Sale and installation of residential gates (PVC, aluminum, and other materials), supplied via partner manufacturers and installed by the in-house team.
• Pergolas and Verandas (Pergolas et Vérandas) Sale and installation of bioclimatic pergolas with adjustable slats and residential verandas from partner brands such as Biossun and Lumisol, including connected-roof variants.
• Carports Sale and installation of residential carports (aluminum/PVC), aligned with the company's outdoor enclosure offerings.
• Fencing and Railings (Clôtures et Garde-corps) Sale and installation of residential fencing (PVC and aluminum) and railings / guardrails for outdoor use.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationMotorization partner for rolling shutters, garage doors, and gates. Provides domotics integration for automated control and centralization programmable systems.
• TeckentrupcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of sectional garage doors. Products include ceiling and lateral opening sectional doors with high insulation and security features.
• Novoferm France SAScoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of carports and vehicle shelters. Products feature aluminium structure with polycarbonate roof treated anti-UV, wind resistance up to 180 km/h.
• GrosfillexcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides commercial warranty for products. Offers 10-year warranty on certain product lines including doors and windows.
• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific and technical center for building that conducts independent testing and certification of NF window products.
• Miroiterie Vitrerie ChassangcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlazing partner for emergency repairs and glass replacement. Provides 48-hour emergency intervention service for break-ins, weather damage, and other glazing needs. Located at same address as MENUI'PRO headquarters.

Scale indicators4 records

Direct peers

• Tryba: France's largest fenestration network, selling and installing windows, doors, and shutters through franchise showrooms. Directly comparable to MENUI'PRO's product range and B2C residential model, but with national scale.
• KparK: French franchise network specializing in windows, doors, and home renovation, with strong direct-to-consumer sales. Operates with similar showroom + installation model to MENUI'PRO but broader geographic footprint.
• Véranda Rideau: French specialist in verandas, pergolas, and fenestration products with regional showrooms. Direct competitor in the outdoor living / pergola segment where MENUI'PRO's bioclimatic pergola competes.
• Maison & Services: French home renovation franchise offering multi-trade services to homeowners. Comparable as a regional multi-trade home services operator competing for similar residential renovation customers in France.
• Fenêtres de France: National network of independent window and door installers in France. Same niche (PVC/aluminum/wood windows, doors, shutters) with comparable certified installer model, organized as a brand rather than corporate chain.

Broad incumbents

• Bel'M: Leading French manufacturer and installer of entry doors. Direct competitor in entry doors segment where MENUI'PRO sells, but Bel'M operates nationally with a manufacturer-plus-installer vertical model.
• Lapeyre: Major French home improvement retailer and door/window manufacturer. Overlaps with MENUI'PRO in windows, entry doors, and garage doors, but operates at national retail scale with both DIY and installed offerings.
• Saint-Gobain (Distribution France): French building materials giant encompassing brands like Technal, Glassolutions, and Point.P. Broad incumbent that competes across fenestration, glazing, and distribution channels that MENUI'PRO serves.
• Technal (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain brand for aluminum window, door, and façade systems targeting residential and commercial projects. Comparable as a premium aluminum fenestration system supplier that MENUI'PRO could use.

Others

• Grosfillex: Major French PVC window and home improvement product manufacturer, listed as a MENUI'PRO partner for Grosfillex-branded windows and warranty support. Acts as upstream supplier rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/menui.pro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barbacane

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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