SOBOX France

What SOBOX France does

SOBOX France is a family-owned French designer and manufacturer of custom aluminium outdoor structures, headquartered in Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne in the Ain department. The company operates a 2,500 m² industrial facility equipped with an in-house design bureau (bureau d'étude) and aluminium joinery production lines, and claims 30 years of expertise in aluminium menuiserie. Its product portfolio centres on bioclimatic pergolas (SUNBOX EPURE, SUNBOX INTEGRALE, SUNBOX MIXTE, OPTIMSTORE), fixed-roof pergolas (OPTIMBOX, XTENDBOX), aluminium carports (CARBOX), terrace awnings (SKYBOX), and modular garden rooms/pool houses (MAKOBOX), all built on a QUALICOAT Classe 2 certified aluminium thermolaqué process with custom CAD-driven design and a 25-year structural warranty. Differentiated technical features include motorised adjustable slats, integrated concealed rainwater drainage, integrated ZIP lateral shades, and proprietary span capabilities (up to 7m without intermediate post on XTENDBOX, up to 70 m² on SUNBOX INTÉGRALE).

The company sells on a custom-quotation basis with no published price list, generating revenue through one-time product sales combined with installation services. It runs a hybrid direct-to-consumer and channel-partner go-to-market: customers initiate contact via the sobox-france.fr website, the SOBOX 3D mobile/web application, or a phone line (+33426850686), then are routed to a certified regional installer partner for technical site assessment, custom manufacturing at the Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne plant, and on-site installation typically completed in 1–2 days. SOBOX targets two primary segments — private individual homeowners and CHR (Café, Hôtel, Restaurant) professionals — with a secondary segment of camping and outdoor leisure operators. Its network of roughly 15 certified installer partners covers France, Switzerland (Geneva), Belgium (Liège), and Luxembourg (Esch-sur-Alzette). Louis Schmitt is the named responsible person; no external investors, parent entity, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

SOBOX France

Legal name

SOBOX

Website

https://sobox-france.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SOBOX France is a family-owned French designer and manufacturer of custom aluminium outdoor structures — bioclimatic and fixed-roof pergolas, carports, awnings, and garden rooms — serving individual homeowners and hospitality (CHR) professionals across France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Luxembourg via a certified regional installer partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Aluminum Structures (Pergolas, Carports, Awnings, Garden Rooms)

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAIAJAG

Pergola, Arbor & Trellis Installation/Repair

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Fence, Gate & Deck Installation/Repair (Outdoor Structures)

SECONDARYHSAGAHAI

Outdoor Mounting & Assembly (patio furniture, pergolas, sheds kits)

Home & Personal Services/Home Repair, Maintenance & Handyman/Furniture Assembly, Mounting & Installation

SECONDARYHSAPALAE

Outdoor Kitchens & Built-In BBQ Construction

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Deck, Patio, Fence & Outdoor Living Construction

SECONDARYHSAIABAH

Outdoor Kitchens & Living Space Build-Out (Softscape Integration)

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Landscape Design & Installation

Keywords

• Bioclimatic pergolas
• Aluminum outdoor structures
• Fixed roof pergolas
• Aluminum carports
• Garden rooms pool houses

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Aluminium Outdoor Structures (B2C & B2B): SOBOX designs, manufactures, and sells custom aluminium outdoor structures — pergolas, carports, awnings, pool houses, and garden rooms — directly to private individuals and CHR/hospitality professionals. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (ready-to-assemble kits) combined with installation services delivered through certified partner installers. No recurring subscription model is evident.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SOBOX France designs, manufactures, and sells custom aluminum outdoor structures — bioclimatic pergolas, fixed-roof pergolas, carports, awnings, pool houses, and multifunctional garden rooms — through a network of certified regional installer partners across France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. All products are made-to-order using 100% powder-coated (QUALICOAT Classe 2) aluminum, custom-designed in-house and shipped from the company's 2,500 m² facility in Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne, Ain. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales combined with installation services delivered by partner installers.

Product overview

SOBOX France is a French designer and manufacturer of custom aluminum outdoor structures. The product portfolio centers on bioclimatic pergolas (SUNBOX EPURE, SUNBOX INTEGRALE, SUNBOX MIXTE) and fixed roof pergolas (OPTIMSTORE, OPTIMBOX, XTENDBOX), complemented by carports (CARBOX), awnings (SKYBOX), and multifunctional garden rooms/pool houses (MAKOBOX). The company operates through a distributor/installer partner network across France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Luxembourg. A 3D visualization application (SOBOX 3D) supports sales by enabling customers to preview customized products in real-time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUNBOX EPURE: Bioclimatic pergola range with clean design and excellent quality-price ratio.
• SUNBOX INTÉGRALE
• OPTIMSTORE
• OPTIMBOX
• XTENDBOX
• CARBOX
• SKYBOX
• MAKOBOX

Products and services

• SUNBOX EPURE Bioclimatic pergola with adjustable slats offering design, robust manufacturing, and a rainwater evacuation system. Includes integrated LED spots in slats, domotic management, and heating options. Designed for residential homeowners and CHR professionals seeking year-round outdoor living.
• SUNBOX INTÉGRALE High-end bioclimatic pergola with integrated ZIP stores, available up to 70 m² in attached version. Features adjustable slats, integrated LED lighting, domotics, and full customisation in all RAL colours. Designed for premium residential and CHR projects.
• SUNBOX MIXTE Hybrid pergola combining an adjustable slat roof with a fixed waterproof roof, offering modular space for outdoor kitchen, dining area, or lounge. Targets both residential and CHR applications.
• OPTIMSTORE Minimalist pergola with integrated roof store system that deploys on demand. Features 100% powder-coated aluminum structure with QUALICOAT Class 2 certification, 25-year structural guarantee, available in all RAL colours. Designed for residential and commercial outdoor sun protection.
• OPTIMBOX Fixed-roof pergola with clean contemporary lines, up to 6m width without intermediate post and 5m depth. Features decorative panels, privacy screens, glass walls, solar protection, LED lighting, and roofing options (sandwich panel, chevron with sandwich panel, or steel tray). Designed for residential and CHR use.
• XTENDBOX Evolutionary fixed-roof pergola with large dimensions up to 7m width without intermediate post and 5m depth. Features chevron roofing with 44.2 laminated glass, invisible rainwater evacuation, LED spots, and heating integration. Designed for premium residential outdoor living extensions.
• CARBOX Aluminum carport protecting vehicles from sun and weather, preventing bodywork corrosion and UV damage. Available for cars, camping cars, and multiple vehicles with options for electric car charging stations, roll-up garage doors, and LED lighting. Targets residential and hospitality/leisure properties.
• SKYBOX Modern terrace awning in powder-coated aluminum with up to 60 m² coverage and 12m span with a single intermediate pillar. Features LED ribbon, straight gutter, roof solar protection, and ZIP stores. Designed for large residential terraces and commercial outdoor areas.
• MAKOBOX Multifunctional garden room concept combining a flat-roof pergola with a box module. Modular structure for spa, outdoor kitchen, or pool house applications with wide choice of finishes and customisations. Designed for residential properties seeking dedicated outdoor leisure spaces.
• SOBOX 3D Application Proprietary 3D design tool for outdoor development providing immersive customer experience through real-time project visualisation. Available on Android, iOS, and web platform for pergola and carport customisation. Used by end customers and certified installer partners to preview and configure products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70 m² of additional covered outdoor living space in the SUNBOX INTÉGRALE attenante version
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered regional and minor.

• Richer Portails & ClôturesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstallation partner specialised in outdoor fittings and closure solutions in the Grand Est region. Handles sales and installation of SOBOX pergolas, carports, and related aluminium structures for end customers in eastern France.
• Innov AluregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstallation specialist for aluminium outdoor solutions including bioclimatic pergolas, fixed-roof pergolas, carports, and verandas in the Puy-en-Velay and Haute Loire region.
• BEAUNE PERGOLA CONCEPTregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist installer of bioclimatic pergolas, carports, and aluminium joinery in the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region, based in Sainte Marie La Blanche.
• QUALIALSACEregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist in the installation of bioclimatic pergolas and aluminium carports, entirely manufactured in France. Based in Reiningue, Alsace, with 15 years of expertise serving private customers.
• Métallerie MonteiroregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetalwork and installation specialist for aluminium outdoor solutions — bioclimatic pergolas, fixed-roof pergolas, carports, gates, fencing, and exterior joinery — serving the Grand Est region from Ingwiller.
• OUTDOOR PROJECTregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesign and installation firm for aluminium bioclimatic pergolas and carports in Angers and Maine-et-Loire, creating bespoke outdoor spaces for private customers.
• CSKONCEPTregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstaller of gates, pergolas, and exterior joinery in Dieppe and Seine-Maritime, offering SOBOX aluminium solutions for residential properties.
• AS OUVERTURESregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier and installer of aluminium pergolas, carports, and pool houses in the Drusenheim and Strasbourg area, acting as a local SOBOX partner.
• J'éco RénoveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRenovation company in Épinal offering aluminium bioclimatic pergolas and insulation solutions, extending SOBOX reach in the Vosges area.
• Fermetures NEWARTregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist in pergolas, carports, gates, fencing, safety barriers, and roller shutters in Péron, Pays de Gex, offering SOBOX aluminium solutions for the Franco-Swiss border region.
• JALISminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and digital marketing agency based in Marseille. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the sobox-france.fr website. Listed as webmaster and publisher in legal notices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Biossun: French designer and manufacturer of bioclimatic aluminium pergolas and outdoor living structures. Directly competes with SOBOX in the French residential and CHR market with a comparable product range and custom manufacturing model.
• Renson: Belgian manufacturer of aluminium outdoor living solutions including the Camargue bioclimatic pergola line. Highly comparable custom-engineered, premium-positioned pergola offering across Benelux and France.
• Brustor: Belgian specialist in aluminium pergolas, verandas, and patio covers with strong Benelux and French dealer network. Comparable custom-configured bioclimatic pergola offering and premium positioning.
• Solisysteme: French manufacturer of bioclimatic pergolas and aluminium outdoor structures. Competes head-to-head with SOBOX in the French residential market with a similar made-to-order model.
• Alukov: Czech manufacturer of aluminium and polycarbonate patio covers, pergolas, and pool enclosures with European distribution. Comparable custom-engineered outdoor structure portfolio competing for the same end customers.
• Gibus: Italian manufacturer of bioclimatic pergolas and outdoor living systems with European distribution. Comparable premium aluminium pergola range and CHR/hospitality targeting.

Broad incumbents

• Weinor: German manufacturer of awnings, pergolas, and patio roof systems with broad European dealer network. Overlaps with SOBOX on SKYBOX-style terrace awnings and premium outdoor coverings, but operates a much wider product portfolio.
• Markilux: German specialist in premium awnings and patio covers with established European dealer network. Comparable on awning/pergola products but a more mature, broader brand targeting similar premium residential customers.
• Schüco: German global leader in aluminium building envelope systems (windows, facades, sliding doors) with adjacent pergola and outdoor living offerings. Overlaps with SOBOX on premium aluminium outdoor structures but as part of a much broader construction products portfolio.

Emerging players

• Palram Applications: Israel-headquartered manufacturer of polycarbonate and aluminium patio covers, pergolas, and carports. Comparable outdoor structure product line competing at a more standardised, lower price point than SOBOX's custom aluminium offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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 →

Frequently asked questions about SOBOX France