Rolflex Nederland B.v.

What Rolflex Nederland B.v. does

Rolflex Nederland B.V. is a privately held Dutch industrial door manufacturer founded in Oldenzaal, Netherlands, that designs and produces the proprietary 'Compact' industrial folding door. The Compact door is differentiated by a vertical folding mechanism that operates without overhead rails, combining the thermal insulation performance of sectional doors (40mm sandwich panels, U=0.76 W/m²K per EN 12428) with the compact footprint of roller shutters. The product is custom-manufactured to project specifications in the company's Dutch factory and is engineered for up to 100,000 operating cycles with integrated safety features (fall safety, slack cable protection, light curtain) and optional configurations including wicket doors with bidirectional opening, high-speed motors (up to 60 cm/sec), and fire ratings from EI 30 to EI 120.

The company sells exclusively through an authorized international dealer network rather than direct to end customers, with regional resellers handling sales, installation, and after-sales service. Customer acquisition is supported by an online door configurator that generates technical drawings, REVIT files, and quote requests routed to local dealers. Rolflex also operates a dedicated parts webshop (shop.rolflex.com) for replacement components and runs a 'Compact Academy' for resellers. The product portfolio extends beyond the Compact door to traditional folding doors, overhead doors, roller shutters, roller doors, sectional doors, and fire doors.

Named customers span luxury automotive (McLaren, Porsche Center Twente, Peugeot dealers), logistics (DHL Schiphol), government and defense (British Army), public transit (MIVB-STIB Brussels), utilities (Alliander), motorsport (Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya), and SMB automotive workshops. The company is CE and UKCA marked, compliant with DIN EN 13241-1, and serves at least 8 countries across Europe, Oceania, and the Middle East through its dealer channel. No revenue figures, headcount, funding rounds, or ownership details are disclosed.

Name

Rolflex Nederland B.v.

Legal name

Rolflex Nederland B.V.

Website

https://rolflex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rolflex Nederland B.V. is a Dutch industrial door manufacturer that designs and custom-produces the proprietary Compact vertical folding door for commercial, industrial, automotive, logistics, and government customers worldwide, selling exclusively through an authorized international dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Door Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Industrial folding doors
• Sectional overhead doors
• Commercial garage doors
• Automatic door systems
• Custom door manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Gendringen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Industrial Door Sales: Rolflex manufactures and sells custom-made Compact industrial folding doors through an authorized dealer network. Doors are priced based on specifications (size, panel type, options, colors) configured by customers online. End customers receive quotes from regional resellers who handle installation and service.
2. Parts and Accessories: Rolflex operates a parts webshop (shop.rolflex.com) for Compact door components, replacement parts, and accessories, providing ongoing revenue from the installed base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rolflex Nederland B.V. designs and manufactures custom Compact industrial folding doors and other industrial door systems in its Netherlands factory. The company produces a broad range of industrial doors (folding, overhead, roller, sectional, fire) tailored to customer specifications, and distributes them globally through an authorized dealer network.

Product overview

Rolflex Nederland B.v. is the inventor and manufacturer of the Compact Door, a unique space-saving industrial folding door that folds vertically above the door opening without requiring overhead rails. The product portfolio centers on the Compact Door as the core product, complemented by a full range of traditional industrial door types including folding doors, overhead doors, roller shutters, fire doors, roller doors, and sectional doors. The Compact Door system offers various panel options (sandwich, full vision, full light) and accessories (wicket doors, motors, control systems, light curtain safety) that can be configured through an online door configurator. All doors are custom-made in the company's Dutch factory and distributed globally through an authorized reseller network. The company positions the Compact Door as combining the insulation benefits of sectional doors with the space efficiency of roller shutters, making it suitable for applications where traditional doors cannot fit due to ceiling obstructions like crane tracks, lighting, or ventilation systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compact: Space-saving folding industrial door that fits anywhere without overhead rails, invented and trademarked by Rolflex. The Compact door uses a unique vertical folding system and is custom-made in the Netherlands.

Products and services

• Compact Door Industrial folding door that opens vertically to the ceiling, eliminating the need for overhead rails. Designed for industrial and commercial facilities with limited ceiling space, including automotive dealerships, workshops, logistics centers, and government buildings.
• Folding Doors Industrial folding door product line from Rolflex, opening vertically to ceiling. Suitable for industrial and commercial facilities where ceiling space is constrained.
• Overhead Doors Industrial overhead doors manufactured by Rolflex for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Roller Shutters Industrial roller shutters produced by Rolflex for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Fire Door Fire-rated industrial door for facilities requiring fire protection, manufactured by Rolflex.
• Roller Doors Industrial roller doors for commercial and industrial use, manufactured by Rolflex.
• Sectional Doors Industrial sectional doors for commercial and industrial facilities, produced by Rolflex.
• Custom Doors Custom-built industrial doors manufactured to client specifications in the Rolflex Netherlands factory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintenance cost savings of up to €300 per year compared to traditional sectional doors due to absence of balance/torsion springs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WiltecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiltec, a car body shop equipment company, collaborates with Rolflex on spray booth installations. Wiltec chose Rolflex Compact doors for spray booths in newly set up car body shop facilities. The companies have been working together for years, with Wiltec representatives explaining the partnership in video content.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Chase Industries (Chase Doors): Manufacturer of impact traffic doors and specialty industrial doors used in warehouses and manufacturing facilities. Overlaps with Rolflex on durable, application-specific industrial door solutions.
• Overhead Door Corporation: Long-established US manufacturer of sectional and rolling commercial/industrial doors. Overlaps with Rolflex's traditional overhead and sectional door lines.
• ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems: Global leader in automated entrance solutions, offering high-performance industrial doors, high-speed doors, and loading dock equipment for commercial and industrial facilities. Competes with Rolflex in space-constrained industrial applications.
• Hörmann: Europe's largest manufacturer of industrial, commercial, and residential doors, including sectional, rolling, and high-speed doors. Closest large-scale incumbent to Rolflex, with much broader product lines and deeper distribution.

Direct peers

• Rite-Hite: US-headquartered manufacturer of loading dock equipment and industrial doors, including high-speed and specialty doors for logistics facilities. Closely comparable to Rolflex's logistics customer use cases (e.g., DHL Schiphol).
• Schweiss Doors: Manufacturer of custom hydraulic and bifold doors for industrial and agricultural buildings. Comparable to Rolflex's custom, made-to-order industrial folding/bifold doors.

Regional players

• Wisniowski: Polish manufacturer of industrial, garage, and sectional doors for commercial and residential markets. Compares to Rolflex as a European mid-sized industrial-door manufacturer with dealer-distributed sales.
• Angel Mir: Spanish manufacturer of industrial doors, high-speed doors, and loading dock equipment serving the Iberian market. Compares to Rolflex on custom industrial folding and high-speed door offerings within a regional footprint.

Emerging players

• TNR Industrial Doors: Specialist in high-speed and industrial doors for warehouses and manufacturing. Comparable niche/emerging player addressing similar space-constrained industrial applications as Rolflex.
• Apex Doors: UK-based custom industrial door manufacturer focused on bespoke solutions for specialist applications. Comparable to Rolflex's custom-made, niche industrial door positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

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 →

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