Helwig Timmerfabriek BV

What Helwig Timmerfabriek BV does

Helwig Timmerfabriek BV is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer of wooden window frames, founded in 1931 in Geleen, Netherlands, and currently led by the third generation of the Helwig family (Frank, Bob and Wil Helwig). The company produces a four-tier product range under the Selekt kozijn brand — Eco (Vuren / Red Grandis, price-friendly), Premium (Red Grandis), Excellent (modified Accoya with a 15-year warranty) and Movair (integrated sill ventilation for BENG / Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) — developed in collaboration with the Timmer Selekt Groep. Manufacturing is centralized at a 15,000 m² facility on the Krawinkel industrial area in Geleen, with cradle-to-cradle wood-waste reuse through finger-jointing, glazing-bar production and on-site heating, and the company holds KOMO, Hout100% and SKH-STIP certifications.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct project-based B2B sales to Dutch construction companies, housing associations and developers for both newbuild and renovation work (named customers include ERA Contour, Hoedemakers Bouw, Bots Bouw, Hendriks Onderhoud and Volkshuisvesting Arnhem), complemented by an e-commerce channel at stiptkozijnen.nl serving private individuals and small contractors with 10-working-day delivery. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to project specifications; revenue recognition is essentially one-time per project, with warranty commitments extending to 10–15 years depending on the product line.

Beyond its core wooden frames, Helwig is extending its technology footprint through R&D partnerships: the U-SAVE project with Brightlands Chemelot Campus and TU Eindhoven on thermochromic smart-window glass (up to 33% energy savings), and the SunSMart smart glascoating developed with TNO, Brightlands, Group Ceyssens and Laudy Bouw. A separate Hermetico subsidiary in Best has been added to provide installation services, representing a vertical extension of the original manufacturing-only model. The company operates exclusively in the Netherlands, with no disclosed revenue, external funding or parent-company involvement.

Name

Helwig Timmerfabriek BV

Legal name

Helwig Timmerfabriek B.V.

Website

https://helwig.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Helwig Timmerfabriek BV is a third-generation Dutch family manufacturer founded in 1931 that produces KOMO-certified sustainable wooden window frames (Selekt Eco, Premium, Excellent, Movair) for construction firms, housing associations and developers across the Netherlands, with a complementary e-commerce webshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Geleen

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. Wooden Window Frame Sales: Manufacturing and selling high-quality wooden window frames to construction companies, housing associations, and developers for newbuild and renovation projects. Product line includes Selekt Eco, Premium, Excellent, and Movair variants with different wood types and features.
2. Webshop Sales: E-commerce sales channel for private individuals, small contractors (aannemers), and self-employed professionals (ZZP'ers) via stiptkozijnen.nl. Customers can use design tools and calculation modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Helwig Timmerfabriek BV manufactures and sells high-quality wooden window frames (kozijnen) under the Selekt product line for the Dutch residential construction market. The portfolio includes four variants (Eco, Premium, Excellent, Movair) made from sustainable and modified wood types such as Accoya, Red Grandis, and Vuren, serving both newbuild and renovation projects for construction companies, housing associations, developers, and private individuals.

Product overview

Helwig Timmerfabriek BV offers a portfolio of four Selekt window frame (kozijn) product lines developed in collaboration with the Timmer Selekt Groep. The product range includes the Eco (entry-level, price-friendly), Premium (Red Grandis wood), Excellent (modified Accoya wood with 15-year warranty), and Movair (with integrated ventilation for BENG requirements). All products are wooden window frames for the Dutch residential construction market, serving both newbuild and renovation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Selekt Kozijn Eco A quality, price-friendly window frame with sustainable character, made from Vuren and Red Grandis wood, with 10-12 years non-paint warranty and KOMO certification including 10-year delamination warranty. Targeted at budget-conscious construction projects requiring sustainable materials.
• Selekt Kozijn Premium Premium window frames made from Red Grandis wood, described as unique in the market and of excellent quality, targeting customers seeking superior material characteristics for premium residential construction projects.
• Selekt Kozijn Excellent High-quality window frames made from modified Accoya wood with a 15-year warranty, designed for longevity and premium construction projects requiring maximum durability and lifetime performance with proper maintenance.
• Selekt Kozijn Movair Window frames with sustainable character and unique integrated ventilation via the sill, providing a solution specifically designed for BENG (Nearly Energy Neutral Building) requirements in modern Dutch residential construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 33% through U-SAVE smart window technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brightlands Chemelot CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in U-SAVE project developing smart windows with thermochromic glass. Testing location for smart window technology development. Partnership involves TU Eindhoven for research and development of energy-efficient building solutions.
• TU EindhovencoreTechnology or IntegrationAcademic partner in U-SAVE project conducting research on smart window technologies and energy efficiency in buildings.
• TNOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner developing SunSMart smart glascoating - an invisible coating that cools buildings in high temperatures and heats them in low temperatures. Partnership brings this innovation to market readiness.
• Group CeyssensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass manufacturer collaborating on smart glascoating development project with TNO and Brightlands.
• Laudy Bouw & OntwikkelingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company partner in smart glascoating market implementation project.
• Timmer Selekt GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration on development of Selekt window frame product line with various types (Eco, Premium, Excellent, Movair), each with specific characteristics for material, insulation, and sustainability grades.
• Various Housing CorporationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple housing corporations partner with Helwig for window frame renovation and replacement projects. Includes Volkshuisvestiging Arnhem and other regional housing associations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NorDan: Norwegian manufacturer of energy-efficient wooden and wood-aluminum windows with strong presence in Northern European social housing and renovation segments. Comparable in product, sustainability credentials, and emphasis on energy performance to Helwig.
• Kneer-Südfenster: German manufacturer of high-quality wooden and wood-aluminum window systems with a comparable focus on premium timber frames and energy-efficient envelopes. Operates in a similar mid-market segment as Helwig with strong emphasis on engineering quality.
• Internorm: Austria's largest wooden window manufacturer producing timber, timber-aluminum, and uPVC windows for residential newbuild and renovation across Europe. Highly comparable to Helwig in product (wooden window frames), target market (construction firms, developers, housing associations), and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Veka: German PVC window profile manufacturer supplying fabricators across Europe. Competes with Helwig via downstream uPVC fabricators on Dutch construction specifications, particularly on cost-driven housing projects.
• Schüco: Global leader in window, door, and façade systems with significant wooden and aluminum offerings. Far larger and broader than Helwig but competes in the same Dutch and European high-end specification market, particularly on multi-family and architect-led projects.
• Deceuninck: Belgian-headquartered global PVC window and door systems manufacturer with strong Dutch market presence. Competes with Helwig primarily on uPVC alternatives but addresses the same Dutch newbuild and renovation customer base.
• Inwido: Sweden-listed European window group operating multiple brands across wood, uPVC, and aluminum. Significantly larger scale than Helwig but competes in the same residential window market across Northern Europe, including on housing-association specifications.
• REHAU Windows: German polymer and systems manufacturer with a substantial window and door division focused on uPVC and hybrid solutions. Competes with Helwig on Dutch construction specifications, especially on price-driven newbuild where polymer alternatives are preferred.
• Aluplast: German PVC window profile systems supplier with strong presence in Benelux and Western European newbuild markets. Represents a comparable alternative to Helwig's wooden frames on price and maintenance, particularly in mid-tier Dutch residential developments.

Regional players

• Pihla: Finnish wooden window manufacturer serving Nordic newbuild and renovation markets with comparable timber-frame products. Similar in product and positioning to Helwig but geographically concentrated in Finland rather than the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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