Silent Gliss Holding Ag

What Silent Gliss Holding Ag does

Silent Gliss Holding AG, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, designs and manufactures premium interior window treatment and shading systems for residential, hospitality, commercial, healthcare, education, and transport end markets. The company's product portfolio centers on curtain track systems, roller blinds, vertical blinds, pleated shades, roman shades, panel walls, horizontal venetians, and skylight systems, offered in manual, cord, chain, and motorized variants. Signature technical differentiators include the proprietary 2C nylon glider/aluminum track (the original 1950s silent curtain rod), the Wave curtain heading system, the 3D Vertical Waves laser-cut design, the Silent Gliss Gateway for building automation, and the Move Smart Home Hub with Move 4.0 app for motorized control.

The company operates as a privately held, owner-managed group of independent regional companies with localized production facilities, employing approximately 350 people worldwide and serving projects across more than 35 countries. Revenue is generated through hardware sales executed via an authorized specialist dealer network (Fachhändler) that handles consultation, custom measurement, installation, and after-sales service. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; partners access price lists through a restricted login. Notable integrations include open-protocol compatibility with KNX and Crestron building management systems, a CASAIO partnership for KNX-based smart home installations, and a pCon.planner integration for architect and interior designer specification. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EN 13120 certifications, and its work has been recognized via the Red Dot Award (2017) and Iconic Award (2016).

Name

Silent Gliss Holding Ag

Legal name

Silent Gliss AG

Website

https://silentgliss.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Silent Gliss is a Swiss-founded (1952), privately held manufacturer of premium interior window treatment and shading systems — including curtain tracks, roller/vertical/pleated blinds, and motorized smart-shading — sold globally via specialist dealers to residential, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window Treatment Systems

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920), Window Treatment Retailers (449122), Curtain and Linen Mills (314120)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Window Shades Retail (Roller, Roman, Cellular/Honeycomb, Solar) (CRAIAKAB), Commercial Window Treatments Retail (Office, Hospitality, Healthcare) (CRAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Interior window treatments
• Motorized curtain tracks
• Roller blind systems
• Commercial shading solutions
• Smart home shading

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Window Treatment Systems: Silent Gliss generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling high-end interior window treatment systems including curtain tracks, roller blinds, vertical blinds, and related components. Products are sold through a network of specialized dealers (Fachhändler) who handle installation and customer consultation. Regional production facilities serve local markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Silent Gliss designs, manufactures, and distributes interior window treatment systems through a global network of specialist dealers. The portfolio encompasses curtain tracks (hand-drawn, corded, and motorized), roller blinds, vertical blinds, pleated shades, roman blinds, panel wall systems, horizontal venetian blinds, skylight systems, and decorative rod systems, complemented by a curated fabric collection. Complementary services include custom bending, laser cutting, digital printing, project planning, installation, and training seminars.

Product overview

Silent Gliss is the world's leading provider of high-quality interior sun and visual protection systems, founded in 1952. The product portfolio centers on curtain track systems, roller blinds, vertical blinds, pleated blinds, roman shades, and skylight systems, all available in manual or motorized configurations. Key product lines include: Curtain Systems (Vorhang-Systeme) for straight and curved tracks; Roller Blind Systems (Rollo-Systeme) in cassette and standard formats; Vertical Blinds (Vertikal-Lamellen) featuring 3D Vertical Waves design; Pleated Blind Systems (Plissee-Systeme) for various window types; Panel Wall Systems (Flächenvorhang-Systeme) for contemporary spaces; and Skylight Systems for roof windows. The Smart Motorization add-on enables app and building automation control via Move Smart Home Hub. The proprietary Wave curtain heading system creates elegant wave folds and is a signature design element. Products work with The Collection fabrics offering transparent, dimout/blackout, and screen options with various functional properties. Custom services include bending, laser cutting, and digital printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curtain Systems (Vorhang-Systeme) Hand-drawn, corded, and motorized curtain track systems available in multiple profiles, materials, and finishes for residential and commercial applications.
• Roller Blind Systems (Rollo-Systeme) Manoeuvrable and motorized roller blinds with manual, crank, and electric drive options.
• Vertical Blinds (Vertikal-Lamellen) Vertical louvre blind systems for large windows and sliding door panels.
• Pleated Blind Systems (Plissee-Systeme) Pleated fabric blinds available in various opacities and operating styles.
• Panel Wall Systems (Flächenvorhang-Systeme) Panel-style track systems for use as window treatments or decorative room dividers.
• Roman Blind Systems (Raffrollo-Systeme) Roman-style fabric blinds with motorized and manual operation.
• Horizontal Venetian Blinds (Horizontal-Jalousien) Horizontal louvre blinds for light and privacy control.
• Skylight Systems (Skylight-Systeme) Skylight-specific shading systems for overhead glazing in atria, conservatories, and sloped glazing.
• Room Divider and Rod Systems Decorative rod systems, including Metropole Styling Rods, usable as window treatments or as room dividers.
• Move Smart Home Hub Smart motorization and home automation hub enabling app-based and protocol-based control of curtains and blinds.
• The Collection (Fabric Range) Curated in-house fabric collection available across all product categories and sold per linear meter.
• Custom Bending Service (Biegeservice) Custom bending of tracks and profiles to accommodate non-standard window shapes such as arches, bays, and angled glazing.
• Laser Cutting Service Precision laser cutting of profiles and components for custom installations.
• Digital Printing Service (Digitaldruck) Digital printing of fabrics and panels with custom patterns, images, or branding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year product warranty demonstrates confidence in reliability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CASAIOcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010CASAIO has been Germany's largest competence center for Smart Home projects based on KNX since 2010. They act as a 360° service provider from DIY solutions to complete building automation. As a partnership, Silent Gliss motorized systems integrate with CASAIO's KNX-based smart home installations, enabling seamless control through building automation systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lutron Electronics: Specialist in motorized shading and lighting control with deep integration into Crestron, KNX, and smart-home ecosystems. Competes head-to-head with Silent Gliss in premium commercial shading and building automation projects.
• Somfy: World leader in motorized interior blinds and shutters with strong installer and smart-home channels. Comparable as a motorization specialist whose products compete in the same motorized curtain/blind specification as Silent Gliss.
• Bandalux: Spanish manufacturer of interior and exterior window covering solutions including roller blinds, vertical blinds, and motorized systems. Competes in similar European commercial and residential project channels.
• Warema: German manufacturer of sun shading systems for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable as a European competitor offering roller blinds, external venetian blinds, and motorized systems with similar distribution model.
• Roma Rolladentechnik: German manufacturer of external roller shutters, external venetian blinds, and sun protection systems. Adjacent competitor in the broader European shading market with comparable B2B2C distribution.
• Hunter Douglas: Global market leader in window coverings and architectural products, offering custom blinds, shades, and shutters. Directly comparable to Silent Gliss across motorized and manual shading systems for residential and commercial projects.
• Coulisse: Dutch window covering manufacturer offering made-to-measure roller, venetian, and roman blinds as well as curtain tracks. Comparable mid-sized competitor with global distribution and smart-motorization offerings.
• MHZ: German family-owned manufacturer of premium window decoration systems including curtain tracks, roller blinds, and pleated systems. Closely comparable in scale, product breadth, and European dealer-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Crestron Electronics: Dominant building automation and control platform that integrates with Silent Gliss motorization but also competes through its own shading line. Relevant as both an integration partner and as a broad incumbent in the smart-building shading space.

Regional players

• Toso Company: Japanese manufacturer of premium interior blinds and shading systems with strong presence in Asia. Comparable product engineering and quality positioning, primarily serving the Japanese and APAC markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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