SYbaie

What SYbaie does

SYbaie is the B2B-facing brand of Groupe Millet Industrie, a French family-owned industrial group founded in 1946 and headquartered in Bressuire. The company designs and manufactures custom-made windows, doors, and sliding systems in aluminium, PVC, wood, and multi-material combinations (aluminium exterior with PVC, wood, or steel interior) from eight production sites across metropolitan France and La Réunion. Its proprietary multi-material coupling technology, developed in 2011, underpins ranges such as siMple, SYma, SYma.S, SYal, SYdéal, and the Versailles heritage wood line acquired with ACIBOIS in 2020; patented innovations include the siMple concealed-frame window and the SYma.S wall-mounted sliding guide rail. Thermal performance reaches Uw 1.1 W/(m²·K) and acoustic performance up to Rw 42 dB, with air tightness rated A*4 and over 500 exterior/interior colour combinations.

SYbaie operates a B2B2C go-to-market model, selling exclusively through the Communauté SYbaie — a national network of artisan carpenter and joiner partners who resell and install products to end customers. Partners are supported by territory-based field sales representatives, an inside sales team, the M Espace Pro online portal (with the SYmax configurator for quoting and ordering), and the M Connect mobile application launched in 2019 for 24/7 order and SAV management. The pricing model is quote-based per project, with no public price list; an eco-contribution under the VALOBAT EPR scheme was added in May 2023.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Groupe Millet employs over 1,000 collaborators across its production sites, runs six CFMI training centres, and maintains partnerships with Saint-Gobain (glazing), Somfy (motors), and VALOBAT (regulatory). The company has no external funding rounds and is privately held by the Millet family.

Name

SYbaie

Legal name

SYBAIE

Website

https://sybaie.pro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SYbaie is the B2B brand of French family-owned Groupe Millet, manufacturing custom aluminium, PVC, wood, and multi-material windows and doors sold exclusively through a national network of artisan carpenter partners across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window and Door Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Custom window manufacturing
• Aluminium doors and windows
• PVC sliding doors
• Multi-material fenestration
• Artisan partner network

Headquarters

HQ city

Brétignolles-sur-Mer

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B window and door product sales: SYbaie manufactures and sells custom-made windows, doors, and sliding systems exclusively to artisan carpenter/joiner partners (B2B). Products are sold in aluminium, PVC, wood, and multi-material combinations. Partners place orders through the M Espace Pro online portal or via commercial teams, and resell to end customers (B2C) with installation included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SYbaie manufactures and sells custom-made windows, sliding doors, and entry doors in aluminium, PVC, wood, and multi-material hybrid combinations (aluminium/PVC, aluminium/wood, aluminium/steel). The company sells exclusively through a B2B network of artisan carpenter partners (the 'Communauté SYbaie'), who configure, order, and install the products via the M Espace Pro online portal and M Connect mobile app for end consumers across France.

Product overview

SYbaie is a network of partner craftsmen under Groupe MILLET, specializing in custom-made windows and doors for over 80 years. The product portfolio spans four main material categories: Aluminum (Alu), PVC, Wood (Bois), and Mixed/ multimaterials (combining PVC/Alu, Bois/Alu, and Acier/Alu). The core product lines include: siMple (innovative window with hidden frame and multimaterials technology for new construction and renovation), SYma (multi-materials windows with aluminum/PVC combination), SYal (aluminum sliding doors including pocket door option), SYma.S (patented wall-sliding patio door for renovation without construction work), SYdeal (mixed PVC/Aluminum hybrid), and Versailles (heritage wood windows from acquired ACIBOIS). Entry doors include SYpe (PVC), intenSYve (high-traffic aluminum), siMple à Panneaux (aluminum panels), and Grand Vitrage (large glass). Complementary products include integrated blinds, roller shutters with Somfy/Delta Dore/Selve motorization, and performance glazing (Saint-Gobain Eclaz range). Digital tools include M Connect mobile app and M Espace Pro professional portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• siMple: Innovative aluminium exterior / steel interior window featuring invisible frame, ultra-slim 60mm central profile, and welded steel sash for oversized dimensions up to 2650mm height. Won Equip'baie 2018 Innovation Trophy and Batimat 2019 Innovation Award.
• siMple Access
• SYma.S
• SYma
• SYal
• SYdéal
• SYle Style Versailles
• M Espace Pro
• M-Connect

Products and services

• siMple window Innovative custom window with aluminium exterior and steel interior using proprietary multi-material hybrid technology. Features hidden frame, invisible hinges, ultra-slim 60mm central profile, and welded steel opening for oversized dimensions. Designed for new construction and sold to artisan carpenter partners for installation in residential and commercial projects.
• siMple Access window Renovation version of the siMple window with visible overlapping fins (40, 60, or 90mm) designed to cover existing window frames. Maintains the same ultra-slim 60mm profile and steel-welded opening. Targeted at the French renovation market and sold through artisan carpenter partners.
• SYma Alu window Aluminium window with hidden opening using the multi-material concept (aluminium exterior / PVC interior). Composite multi-chamber structure provides thermal break and thermal transmittance Uw up to 1.2 W/(m²·K). Available in over 500 colour combinations. Sold to artisan carpenter partners for residential and commercial installation.
• SYma PVC window and French door

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal insulation Uw as low as 1.1 W/(m²·K) for SY MA PVC range, surpassing the recommended threshold of 1.3
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VALOBATcoreOthers · 1 May 2023SYbaie's parent company Groupe Millet is a member of VALOBAT (IDU FR299509_04QVXK), an approved eco-organisation under France's Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) scheme for construction products. This membership fulfils MILLET's producer obligations to fund the collection and recycling of end-of-life construction materials (windows, doors, shutters). Eco-contribution fees are passed through to customers on each product.
• RU EditionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRU Edition, founded by Fabrice Millet, is a design company that upcycles old wood windows and doors from renovation projects into modern design furniture (tables, stools, shelving). This partnership exemplifies Groupe Millet's circular economy commitment and environmental values, transforming waste into high-value products.
• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSYbaie equips roller shutters and integrated blinds with Somfy motors and control systems, offering customers wired, radio, and solar-powered motorisation options. Somfy's Tahoma Switch box enables connected home integration. This partnership ensures reliable, brand-recognised motorisation solutions for SYbaie's complementary products.
• Saint-Gobain GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationSYbaie sources advanced glazing solutions from Saint-Gobain Glass, including low-emissivity Eclaz range (Eclaz Lumi, Zen, Sun), Cool Lite Xtreme solar control glass, and acoustic PVB Silence laminate. Saint-Gobain's Naviglass traceability system is used to identify and track glazing specifications and warranties.
• FC Nantes (sponsorship)minorOthersGroupe Millet is a sponsor of FC Nantes football club. The partnership includes hosting M Academy alternate trainee integration days at the FC Nantes training centre, providing team-building activities for apprentices and their tutors. The relationship supports employer brand and talent attraction initiatives.
• Pack Récup' initiative partnersminorOthersThe Pack Récup' programme recovers packaging materials (wooden blocks, screws, and stabilizers) from customer construction sites, which are then reused for new palletisation. This initiative reduces waste and lowers material costs, with SYbaie bearing the logistics costs of collecting and returning these materials.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tryba: France's largest window and door network with a similar B2B franchise model targeting artisan installers. Comparable multi-material (PVC, aluminum, wood) product offering and national production footprint, directly competing with SYbaie's Communauté partner network across French fenestration.
• Janneau Menuiseries: Historic French window and door manufacturer producing PVC, aluminum, and wood products. Competes directly with SYbaie in the B2B artisan channel with comparable product breadth and national production capability across fenestration materials.
• Atlantem: French industrial group manufacturing PVC, aluminum, and hybrid windows and doors with B2B distribution to installers. Comparable product positioning across material categories and similar target customer base of French menuisier professionals.
• K-Line (Profine France): Major French PVC and aluminum window/door manufacturer competing in the same multi-material fenestration category. Operates through dealer networks and offers comparable custom-made products for new build and renovation, positioning as a key alternative for French artisan installers and end customers.
• FenêtreA: French PVC window and door manufacturer operating through a partner network similar to SYbaie's Communauté. Directly comparable in product positioning (energy-efficient PVC fenestration), target customer (artisan installers), and B2B2C distribution approach.
• Bieber (Saint-Gobain Distribution): Bieber is a major French PVC window and door manufacturer with a national network, directly competing in the same B2B installer channel. Now part of Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment, it combines independent agility with parent group resources across the fenestration value chain.
• Grosfillex (Fenêtres division): French PVC window manufacturer with strong heritage in building products. Competes in the multi-material fenestration category through a dealer and installer network, offering comparable thermal performance products for renovation and new build.

Broad incumbents

• Lapeyre: Major French home improvement brand offering windows, doors, and broader renovation products. While broader in scope than SYbaie and serving both retail and trade customers, Lapeyre overlaps in custom fenestration and competes for both end-consumer demand and trade installer specification.
• Saint-Gobain Glass (and fenestration brands): Saint-Gobain is both a key supplier of advanced glazing to SYbaie and a competitor through its fenestration distribution activities. As a global building materials giant, Saint-Gobain offers significantly broader product portfolio, larger R&D budget, and deeper capital resources, though less specialized in the artisan partner model.

Regional players

• Bouyer Leroux: French building materials manufacturer with complementary masonry and structural product lines, primarily serving Western France. While broader than pure fenestration, Bouyer Leroux intersects with SYbaie in the same western French construction market and shares some B2B trade customer relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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