PROTEKTOR SAS France

What PROTEKTOR SAS France does

PROTEKTOR SAS France is the French wholly-owned subsidiary of PROTEKTORWERK Florenz Maisch GmbH & Co. KG, a German family-owned manufacturer of metal and PVC construction profiles founded in 1903 and operating across three generations. The French entity, established in 1997 and headquartered in Collégien, Ile-de-France with 8 employees, functions as the regional sales, support, and distribution hub for the French market. The parent group self-describes as the European market leader in construction profiles.

The company's product portfolio spans 12+ categories, including light steel construction systems (ediWall, ediRoof, ediFloor, ediBeam, ediBox and extensions for garages, guardrails, tribunes), dry construction profiles (standard profiles, Flexibilo formable profiles, Silencio acoustic insulation, Defendo corrosion protection, Lumino LED design lighting, Passagio door systems, Piccolo accessories, MaxiTec processing technology), interior and exterior plaster profiles, thermal insulation (WDVS) systems, curtain wall and roof ventilation profiles, roof drainage, wet room and concrete/screed profiles, and system reveal panels. Sub-brands such as Protektor Green Line emphasize sustainability-certified offerings. Products are CE-marked and positioned as 'Made in Germany.'

Revenue is generated through B2B sales of construction profiles to four primary customer segments: construction artisans and craftsmen (primary), construction companies and builders, industrial customers, and architects/designers. Go-to-market combines direct field sales, an authorized commercial partner and distributor network across Europe, and the proprietary Protektor Xpress B2B e-commerce platform for registered trade accounts. Supporting channels include a mobile app, the Protektor Loyalty Club, the Protektor Academy for training and webinars, and social/email marketing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a pay-as-you-go basis for validated partner accounts.

Name

PROTEKTOR SAS France

Legal name

PROTEKTORWERK Florenz Maisch GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://protektor.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PROTEKTOR SAS France is the French sales and distribution subsidiary of the German family-owned PROTEKTORWERK group, supplying metal and PVC construction profiles (steel lightweight systems, plaster, dry construction, insulation, ventilation, drainage) to trade craftsmen, builders, and architects in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Profile Systems and Building Materials

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAL

Bridge & Infrastructure Steel Components

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

Keywords

• Construction profile systems
• Steel light construction
• Dry construction profiles
• Plaster profiles
• Facade filling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Collégien

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Profile Sales: Protektor develops and produces high-quality profiles for modern construction, including steel lightweight construction, dry construction, interior design, plaster applications, thermal insulation, ventilation, and roof drainage. Products are sold through B2B channels to construction professionals, artisans, and industry partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PROTEKTOR SAS France develops and produces metal and PVC profile systems for modern construction, including steel lightweight construction systems (ediWall, ediRoof, ediFloor, ediBeam, ediBox), dry construction profiles, plaster profiles for interior and exterior use, thermal insulation, ventilation, roof drainage, wet room profiles, and concrete/screed profiles. Products are sold through authorized commercial partners and a B2B e-commerce platform (Xpress) to construction professionals, artisans, and building firms in France.

Product overview

PROTEKTOR SAS France is the French subsidiary of PROTEKTORWERK Florenz Maisch GmbH & Co. KG, a German family-owned company established in 1903 and market leader in Europe for construction profiles. The company develops and produces high-quality metal and PVC profiles for modern construction, organized into distinct product lines: (1) Light Steel Construction (ediWall, ediRoof, ediFloor, ediBeam, ediBox systems), (2) Dry Construction (standard profiles, Flexibilo formable profiles, Silencio acoustic insulation, Defendo corrosion protection, Lumino LED lighting, Passagio door systems), (3) Interior Fitting, (4) Interior Plaster, (5) Exterior Plaster, (6) Thermal Insulation (WDVS), (7) Curtain Wall Ventilation Profiles, (8) Roof Ventilation Profiles, (9) Roof Drainage, (10) Wet Room Profiles, (11) Concrete/Screed Profiles, and (12) System Reveal Panels. These are supported by digital services including the Protektor Xpress B2B web shop, Loyalty Club program, and mobile application. The company emphasizes 'Made in Germany' quality and serves craftspeople and industry with innovative solutions for over 120 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Protektor Green Line: Product line grouping products with clear criteria for future-oriented construction and resource-friendly production, including ecological materials and minimized environmental impact.
• Defendo
• Silencio
• Lumino
• Passagio
• Piccolo
• EdiWall
• EdiRoof
• EdiBeam
• EdiBox
• EdiFloor
• EdiCarBox
• EdiStand
• EdiRail
• EdiDrop
• EdiBuild
• EdiRenoFa

Products and services

• Light Steel Construction Profiles (edi systems) Comprehensive light steel framing systems for construction including walls (ediWall), roofs (ediRoof), intermediate floors (ediFloor), long-span beams (ediBeam), modular spaces (ediBox), facade filling (ediWall IF/OS), roof elevations (ediRoofUp), renovation (ediRenoFa), new construction (ediBuild), garages (ediCarBox), parapets (ediDrop), guardrails (ediRail), and stands (ediStand). Designed for construction professionals and builders requiring complete steel lightweight construction systems.
• Dry Construction Profiles (Construction sèche) Dry construction profiles for ceilings and walls including standard profiles, special products, formable Flexibilo profiles, standard accessories, Silencio sound insulation, Defendo corrosion protection, Edificio light steel construction, Lumino LED design lighting, joint tapes, Piccolo dry construction accessories, MaxiTec, fastening means, tools, Passagio door supports and systems, and molded pieces. Targeted at dry construction professionals and building trade craftsmen.
• Interior Fitting Profiles (Aménagement intérieur) Interior fitting profiles including joint corner strips, filling profiles, design profiles, composite profiles, profile adhesive, construction chemistry, and tools for interior finishing applications in residential and commercial construction.
• Interior Plaster Profiles (Enduit intérieur) Interior plaster and mortar profiles including corner beads, fabric, templates, stop profiles, start profiles, soffit profiles, joint profiles, design profiles, plaster base, construction chemical products, and tools. Used by plasterers and interior construction professionals.
• Exterior Plaster Profiles (Enduit extérieur) Exterior plaster and mortar profiles including corner beads, stop profiles, base profiles, soffit profiles, joint profiles, connection profiles, design profiles, plaster base, construction chemistry, and tools. Targeted at exterior plaster and facade construction professionals.
• Thermal Insulation Profiles (Isolation thermique WDVS) Thermal insulation profile systems for external thermal insulation composite systems (WDVS) including corner beads, assembly elements, connection and end profiles, base profiles, soffit profiles, articular profiles, mechanical fixation profiles, surface fabric, profiles for thermal insulation plaster, and tools. Used by construction firms executing thermal insulation projects.
• Ventilation Profiles (Profils de ventilation) Ventilation profiles for curtain walls and facades including roof ventilation, fascia profiles, facade ventilation, the Protektor ventilation system, attachment profiles, special ventilation shapes, and Omega profiles. Designed for architects and facade construction professionals.
• Roof Drainage Systems (Drainage du toit) Roof drainage systems including round gutters, square gutters, carport gutters, downpipes, leaf guards, roof sheets, gravel stop bars, and tools for residential and commercial roofing projects.
• Wet Room Profiles (Pièces humides) Wet room profiles for W2-I and W3-I wet zones, including construction chemistry products for wet room construction applications in residential and commercial buildings.
• Concrete and Screed Profiles (Béton / chape) Concrete and screed profiles including gravel retention strips, joint profiles, thermal conduction plates, and step nose profiles for concrete and screed construction applications.
• System Reveal Panels (Panneaux de révélation du système) System reveal panels for architectural finishing applications, used by architects and designers for distinctive building aesthetics.
• Protektor Xpress B2B E-commerce Platform Online B2B e-commerce platform for ordering Protektor construction profiles and accessories, including user account management, order tracking, product catalog browsing, and customer-specific pricing for authorized commercial partners.
• Protektor Loyalty Club Customer loyalty program allowing construction trade customers to earn points through purchases and exchange them for quality rewards, accessible via mobile application.
• Protektor Mobile Application Mobile application for construction professionals providing access to Protektor product information, international contact directories, and catalog browsing, available on iOS and Android.

Quantifiable outcome

• Market leadership in Europe
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baustoff + MetallcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2025Baustoff + Metall organized a comprehensive practical product training session in Sofia, Bulgaria on May 15, 2025 in collaboration with Protektor (Germany), IProfili (Italy), and L'Outil Parfait (France). The training focused on dry construction professionals.
• IProfili (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian profile manufacturer partnering with Protektor for joint training events in Eastern European markets, specifically mentioned in the Sofia training collaboration.
• L'Outil Parfait (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench tool manufacturer partnering with Protektor for joint training events, specifically mentioned in the Sofia training collaboration organized by Baustoff + Metall.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Knauf: Global leader in building materials with strong presence in drywall, plaster, and insulation systems. Overlaps with Protektor's dry construction, plaster, and thermal insulation profile categories as a broad incumbent with much greater scale, distribution, and R&D resources.
• Kingspan Group: Irish building materials company specializing in insulated panels, light steel framing, and building envelopes. Broad incumbent with overlapping products in light steel construction and building envelope systems serving European and global markets.
• Saint-Gobain: French multinational building materials conglomerate with extensive portfolio including plaster, insulation, and facade products. Broad incumbent competing with Protektor across multiple construction profile categories including plaster, insulation, and facade systems across European markets.

Direct peers

• Hadley Group: UK-based manufacturer of cold-rolled steel sections and profiles for construction. Direct peer in light steel framing and prefabricated metal building components, with overlapping product categories in steel profiles and construction systems for European markets.
• Catnic (Tata Steel): UK-based manufacturer of steel building components including lintels, masonry supports, and structural steel products, part of Tata Steel. Direct peer in steel building components with overlapping products in facade and structural steel profiles for construction applications.
• IProfili: Italian profile manufacturer partnering with Protektor for joint training events in Eastern European markets. Direct peer in construction profiles with overlapping product categories in plaster and dry construction profiles for the Italian and broader European markets.
• L'Outil Parfait: French tool and profile manufacturer partnering with Protektor for joint training events. Direct peer in French construction profiles market with overlapping steel and PVC profile products serving artisans and construction professionals.
• Baustoff + Metall: German distributor of construction profiles and metals, partnered with Protektor for joint training in Eastern European markets. Direct peer in the construction profiles distribution channel serving German-speaking markets with overlapping customer base of construction professionals.
• Metsec (Voestalpine): UK-based manufacturer of cold-rolled steel sections and structural framing systems, part of Voestalpine. Direct peer in light steel construction with overlapping products in structural steel framing and prefabricated building components for European construction projects.

Regional players

• British Gypsum: UK-based manufacturer of plaster, drywall, and ceiling solutions, part of Saint-Gobain. Regional player in UK/Ireland competing with Protektor in plaster profiles and dry construction categories, with comparable product offerings but primarily serving the British market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PROTEKTORWERK
• Facebookfacebook.com/Protektorwerk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/protektor-sas-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/protektorwerk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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