What Silent Gliss International Ltd. does

Silent Gliss International Ltd. (UK operating entity Silent Gliss Ltd., headquartered in Broadstairs, Kent) is a privately held, owner-managed subsidiary of the Swiss Silent Gliss Group and a global supplier of premium interior window treatment systems serving the architecture, interior design, and specification trades since 1952. The company invented the world's first silent curtain track by combining nylon gliders with aluminium tracks and subsequently pioneered push-button motorised curtain operation, the Wave Curtain Heading System, and Matter-compatible smart motorisation.

The product portfolio spans curtain track systems (electric, hand, cord), Metropole curtain poles, roller blinds, panel glides, roman blinds, vertical blinds, pleated blinds, venetian blinds, skylight shading systems, and cubicle/room divider systems, complemented by an in-house fabric collection offering transparent, semi-transparent, dimout/blackout, screen, and pleated-blind fabrics with energy-saving, acoustic, flame-retardant, and antimicrobial variants. Smart motorisation is delivered through the Move Smart Home Hub, Move 4.0 app, and Silent Gliss Gateway, with native integration into Crestron, Control4, and Matter-based building automation ecosystems. The company also provides custom fabrication services (bending, laser cutting, digital printing), BIM/NBS specification resources, and a RIBA-assessed CPD programme for trade professionals.

Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales of window treatment systems and proprietary fabrics, distributed globally via an authorised dealer network and direct specification engagement with architects, interior designers, and project specifiers. The company does not sell direct to consumers and does not publicly disclose pricing. Customers span hospitality (e.g., Gstaad Palace, Nikki Beach Dubai, Hotel Casa Bonay Barcelona), healthcare (hospital cubicle track networks, Marie Curie Hospice, Rehab Clinic Bellikon), commercial offices (Centre Point London, The Circle Zurich, One Football Berlin), education (Durham Gateway, AEON Chubu Head School), transportation (Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, Air France), and high-end residential, with over 100 documented case studies. Approximately 350 employees support worldwide operations across at least 24 countries on five continents.

Name

Silent Gliss International Ltd.

Legal name

Silent Gliss Ltd.

Website

https://silentgliss.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Silent Gliss International Ltd. is a Swiss-engineered, premium manufacturer of motorised and manual interior window treatment systems, serving architects, interior designers, and specifiers across hospitality, healthcare, offices, residential, transportation, and public buildings worldwide since 1952.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Treatment Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

Keywords

• Premium window treatments
• Motorised curtain tracks
• Architectural shading systems
• Interior blind systems
• Smart home motorisation

Headquarters

HQ city

Broadstairs

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Window Treatment Systems: Silent Gliss generates revenue through the sale of premium interior window treatment systems including curtain tracks, blinds, and associated hardware. Products are sold through authorised dealers and directly to trade professionals. The company also offers custom services including bending, sampling, custom colouring, laser cut, and digital printing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Silent Gliss designs, manufactures, and distributes premium interior window treatment systems, including motorised and manual curtain track systems, Metropole curtain poles, roller blinds, roman blinds, vertical blinds, pleated blinds, venetian blinds, panel glide systems, skylight shading systems, and cubicle/room divider systems, along with proprietary fabric collections. The company sells through an authorised dealer network to trade professionals and project specifiers across hospitality, healthcare, offices, residential, public buildings, and transportation.

Product overview

Silent Gliss is a leading global supplier of premium interior window treatments, founded in 1952 with the invention of the first silent curtain track combining nylon gliders with aluminium tracks. The product portfolio centres on motorised and manual window treatment systems including Curtain Track Systems (electric, hand-operated, cord-operated configurations including the flagship SG 5600 and SG 5100), Metropole Curtain Poles (combining traditional elegance with motorisation), Roller Blind Systems, Panel Glide Systems, Roman Blind Systems, Vertical Blind Systems, Pleated Blind Systems, Venetian Blind Systems, Skylight Shading Systems, and Cubicle/Room Divider Systems. Complementary fabric offerings include The Collection by Silent Gliss with transparent, semi-transparent, dimout/blackout, screen, and pleated blind fabrics. Smart motorisation is enabled through the Move Smart Home Hub, Move 4.0 App, and Silent Gliss Gateway supporting Matter compatibility and integration with building automation systems including Crestron and Control4. The Wave Curtain Heading System and 2C Gliders represent proprietary technologies. Additional services include custom fabrication (bending, laser cutting, digital printing), BIM/NBS support, and RIBA-accredited training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metropole: Curtain pole system combining elegance with advanced automation for smooth, silent, and powerful operation.
• Wave Curtain Heading System
• Move Smart Home Hub
• The Collection by Silent Gliss

Products and services

• Curtain Track Systems
• Metropole Curtain Poles
• Roller Blind Systems
• Panel Glide Systems
• Roman Blind Systems
• Vertical Blind Systems
• Pleated Blind Systems
• Venetian Blind Systems
• Skylight Shading Systems
• Cubicle / Room Divider Systems
• The Collection by Silent Gliss (Fabrics)
• Move Smart Home Hub
• Silent Gliss Gateway
• Fabric Services (Bending, Sampling, Custom Colouring, Laser Cut, Digital Printing)
• BIM / NBS Services
• RIBA Assessed CPD Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• Silent Gliss products can make a significant contribution to the reduction of heating and lighting costs through the use of appropriate fabrics and control systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• pCon.planner / pCon SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026Silent Gliss products are now available in pCon.planner – a leading 3D space planning tool for interior designers and space planners. Allows visualization and configuration of window treatments in 3D models for early project specification with accurate visual and technical context.
• Control4coreTechnology or IntegrationSmart home integration partner for motorised shading systems. Marie Curie Hospice project demonstrates integration with Control4 building automation system for seamless smart home control.
• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilding management system integration partner. Centre Point London project demonstrates integration with Crestron BMS for centralised control of 1,500 roller blind systems.
• Matter Smart Home StandardcoreTechnology or IntegrationSG 5600 flagship motorised curtain track is now Matter compatible, ensuring effortless integration with modern smart-building ecosystems and open-protocol products.
• All Major Building Automation SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen-architecture approach ensures compatibility with all major building control systems. Products are backed by national network of advisors and technical support.
• pCon CommunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccess to pCon.planner 3D data through pCon Community platform for interior designers and space planners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Griesser: Swiss manufacturer of external and internal shading solutions with a long heritage and focus on premium commercial and residential projects. Direct regional peer sharing Swiss engineering heritage and project specification go-to-market.
• Warema: German manufacturer of sun shading systems (external venetian blinds, roller shutters, awnings) for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable European premium manufacturer with strong specification channel presence.
• Lutron: US-based specialist in motorised shading and lighting control systems with deep smart-building/BMS integration. Closest direct competitor in the premium motorised curtain and blind category, particularly for high-end commercial and residential projects.
• Coulisse: Dutch supplier of custom-made window coverings (roller, roman, pleated, Venetian) with a strong focus on smart motorisation and B2B specification sales. Comparable specialty manufacturer in product mix and channel orientation.
• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in premium window coverings (blinds, shades, shutters, curtain systems) serving residential and commercial projects. Most directly comparable peer by product breadth, premium positioning and global specification channel.
• Bandalux: Spanish manufacturer of premium interior and exterior window covering systems (roller, vertical, roman, venetian, awnings). Comparable European premium specialist with similar B2B/project specification positioning.

Regional players

• Schenker Storen: Swiss provider of shading systems (roller shutters, venetian blinds, awnings, smart controls) primarily serving Switzerland and neighbouring markets. Comparable product range with similar premium heritage, mainly competing in DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• Somfy: Global leader in motorisation for blinds, awnings, curtains and rolling shutters. Adjacent incumbent that supplies motors and controls across many shading OEMs (including potentially competing solutions), making it both a partner and partial competitor.
• Springs Window Fashions: US-based manufacturer of window coverings (blinds, shades, shutters, curtains) across multiple brands including Bali and Graber. Larger North American incumbent offering premium and mid-market solutions, providing scale comparison.

Emerging players

• Velux: Danish global leader in roof windows and skylights, with a growing portfolio of motorised skylight shading. Comparable in the skylight shading niche Silent Gliss addresses with its skylight systems line, though broader category leadership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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