covermetal

Name

covermetal

Legal name

Covermetal

Website

https://covermetal.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metalwork and Glazing Services

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB), Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders) (IMADACAE), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM), Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

Keywords

• Architectural metalwork
• Aluminium joinery
• Steel joinery
• Structural glazing
• Solar protection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Challes-les-eaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Construction Projects: Covermetal generates revenue through custom-made metal and glass construction projects including aluminium and steel fenestration, structural glazing, railings, staircases, curtain walls, and architectural metalwork. Projects are quoted individually based on specifications, with revenue derived from design, fabrication, and installation services for high-value-added architectural projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Covermetal designs, fabricates, and installs bespoke architectural metalwork and glazing for buildings, specializing in aluminium and steel joinery (including Sky-Frame frameless sliding windows), structural and decorative glass, and solar protection systems. The company delivers turnkey custom projects — from study and 3D design through fabrication in its own workshop to on-site installation — serving architects, general contractors, and property developers across the Rhône-Alpes region in France.

Product overview

Covermetal is a metalworking and glazing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural products centered on transparency and thermal performance. The core offering is organized into four complementary skill areas: (1) Aluminum and Steel Joinery encompassing Sky-Frame minimalist frameless sliding windows, pocket doors, aluminum and steel windows/doors, entry doors, and curtain walls; (2) Locksmithing and Metalwork including stairs, railings, gates, architectural cladding, and urban furniture; (3) Structural and Decorative Glass featuring all-glass guardrails, glass floors, and decorative glass; (4) Solar Protection in both fixed and mobile configurations. Projects span contemporary villas, mountain architecture, commercial buildings, public buildings, collective housing, and extensions. The company operates from Challes-les-Eaux, Savoie (founded 1979) with in-house design, fabrication, and installation teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sky-Frame Minimalist Sliding Windows (Baie minimaliste Sky-Frame) Swiss-made frameless sliding windows and doors distributed and installed exclusively by Covermetal in the region. Available in Classic, Plain (triple glazing), Arc (rounded), Slope (angled), and Pivot variants. Panels reach up to 6m height and 3m width per panel, with optional motorization and built-in sun protection. Targeted at architects, property developers, and high-end residential clients seeking minimal-frame transparency.
• Pocket Sliding Doors (Baie coulissante à galandage) Sliding pocket doors available in 1, 2, or 3 rail configurations, including Wicslide 65 classic and Wicslide 160 lift-slide versions. Provides total opening with concealed panels and optimized thermal performance. Intended for contemporary residential and commercial projects.
• Aluminium Joinery (Menuiserie aluminium) Aluminium windows and doors with thermal break, in fixed, swing, tilt-turn, pivot, and sliding configurations. Includes hidden vent technology for maximum glass area, with Uw 1.4 W/m2.K thermal performance. Used by architects and developers across residential, commercial, and public-sector projects.
• Steel Joinery (Menuiserie acier) Steel windows and doors with thermal break using Forster and Jansen profiles, supporting oversized dimensions, fire resistance, and vandal resistance. Includes traditional and minimalist thermal break systems with finishes including Corten rust effect. Used for premium and demanding architectural projects.
• Entry Doors (Porte d'entrée) Aluminium and steel entry doors on hinge or offset pivot systems, including Oikos Synua XXL pivot doors. Available up to 1.5x3m for aluminium and 4m height for steel, with customizable interior and exterior cladding. Designed for premium residential and hospitality projects.
• Curtain Walls and Glazed Roofs (Mur rideau et verrière) Curtain walls and roof glazing in aluminium, steel, and wood structures, featuring XXL glazing, low-slope skylights, integrated vents, and 20mm visible T-section profiles for contemporary architectural applications. Served by architects, project managers, and general contractors on commercial and high-end residential projects.
• Stairs and Walkways (Escalier et passerelle) Custom-designed metal staircases and bridges combining steel, glass, and wood. Available in straight or helical configurations, delivered with calculation notes and engineering documentation. Finishes include Corten patina and thermolacquered surfaces. Used in villas, chalets, and commercial buildings.
• Glass and Metal Railings (Garde-corps verre et métallique) Glass and metal railings for balconies, terraces, stairs, and mezzanines. Includes all-glass structural guardrails, steel and aluminium options with laser-cut patterns, and systems such as the Belmaire-tested full-glass railings. Targeted at architects and developers specifying tested structural guardrail solutions.
• Gates and Pedestrian Gates (Portail et portillon) Custom-designed gates and pedestrian gates in steel or aluminium with pivot or hinge mounting, sliding or swinging configurations. Includes motorization, access control integration, and bespoke bar auda or metal cladding. Designed for high-end residential and commercial properties.
• Architectural Metal Cladding (Parements métalliques architecturaux) Architectural metal cladding for facades using steel, aluminium, Corten steel, and stainless steel. Features laser-cut patterns, ventilated louver systems, expanded metal, and thermolacquered finishes up to 4m. Speci fied by architects and developers for facades in commercial, residential, and public-sector projects.
• Other Metal Structures and Urban Furniture (Autres structures métalliques et mobiliers urbains) Metal structures and urban furniture including steel beam/column frames, mezzanines, canopies, and standalone structures. Uses PRS (reconstituted profiles) for large spans with galvanized, painted, or Corten finishes. Used by architects and developers for both functional and architectural urban structures.
• Structural and Decorative Glass (Verre structurel et verre décoratif) Structural and decorative glass applications including all-glass guardrails, glass floors and steps, glass staircases, shower partitions, acoustic walls, and digitally printed or serigraphed glass with inserts. Used by architects and developers on premium residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.
• Fixed Solar Protection (Protection solaire fixe) Fixed solar shading including horizontal devices (awnings, pergolas, roof overhangs) for south-facing facades and vertical solutions (airplane wing blades, louvers) with architectural added value. Speci fied by architects and developers for thermal control and aesthetic shading.
• Mobile Solar Protection (Protection solaire mobile) Adjustable solar protection including cable or guide-mounted brise-soleil louvers, Renson Algarve and Camargue bioclimatic pergolas, Cilium retractable vertical shades, large roller shutters, Sky-Frame Sun cable-mounted sun breakers, ZIP screen stores up to 6m wide and 18m2, with wired or radio motorization and home automation. Served to commercial and residential projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete project delivery from study to installation with integrated teams
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Sky-FrameflagshipTechnology or IntegrationOfficial distributor and service partner for Sky-Frame frameless sliding window systems. Covermetal is the exclusive Sky-Frame partner for the region, offering Swiss-made minimalist sliding windows and doors with up to 6m height and 3m width per panel. All Sky-Frame installations are covered by decennial insurance.
• WiconacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for aluminium fenestration systems including WICTEC 50 curtain walls, Wicline 65 and 75 frames, and Wicslide 65/160 sliding systems. Products used for projects requiring high-performance aluminium solutions.
• AGC GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for glazing solutions, providing glass products for various projects including the Cythelia energy-positive building project. AGC is a major global glass manufacturer.
• AGC GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration on structural and decorative glass applications, providing technical glass solutions for architectural projects requiring specialized glazing.
• ForstersupportingTechnology or IntegrationSwiss-made steel profile systems provider for fire-rated and steel fenestration solutions. Products used for projects requiring steel frames with thermal break.
• JansensupportingTechnology or IntegrationSteel profile systems for steel windows and doors, particularly for fire-rated applications and large dimension openings. 'Swiss Made' quality finishes.
• HorizalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for aluminium railing systems used in collective housing and other projects requiring high-quality glass and metal railings.
• RensonsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for solar protection solutions including Algarve and Camargue bioclimatic pergolas, brise-soleil orientable systems, Cilium vertical solar protection, and ZIP screen systems.
• MarchalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for ZLINE 90 adjustable blade brise-soleil systems used for solar protection in commercial and residential projects.
• OikossupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for XXL SYNUA offset pivot doors, offering extensive customization possibilities for interior and exterior cladding materials.
• RaicosupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for curtain wall systems and glazing solutions used in building facades.
• YsofersupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for steel staircases, walkways, and metal structures, providing custom steel construction solutions.
• AtessupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner for solar protection solutions including brise-soleil and screen systems.
• Réseau Entreprendre SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of this association with nearly 200 volunteer members in Savoie that provides human and financial support for business creation, takeover, and development projects.
• Entreprise des SavoiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of this grouping of about twenty Savoyard companies that contributes to human, technical, and economic performance through shared services in IT, HR, maintenance, safety environment, and marketing.
• Sky-Progress GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in this exchange group initiated by Sky-Frame that organizes bi-annual meetings between French, Belgian, and Swiss Sky-Frame partners for sharing best practices in all business areas: organization, marketing, management, HR, and manufacturing.
• ICR ConstructionsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral construction company that subcontracted Covermetal for aluminium fenestration and steelwork lots on the Groupama Académie project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vitrocsa: Swiss manufacturer of minimalist frameless sliding windows directly competing with Sky-Frame in the same product category Covermetal distributes and installs. Highly comparable on product, target customer (luxury architectural), and technology.
• Secco Sistemi: Italian manufacturer of architectural brass, stainless steel, and bronze profiles for windows, doors, curtain walls, and railings. Highly comparable on custom architectural metalwork for high-end projects, mirroring Covermetal's serrurerie / métal position.
• Bieber Industrie: French architectural metalwork firm producing serrurerie, stairs, railings, and metal façades across commercial and high-end residential markets. Closely comparable French peer in the same architectural metalwork category.
• Mather Métallerie: French architectural metalwork firm specialized in custom stairs, railings, gates, and structural metalwork for architectural projects. Closely comparable French regional peer in the serrurerie / métallerie d'architecture category.

Broad incumbents

• Schüco: Major German aluminium and steel building envelope systems provider supplying the same fenestration, curtain wall, and door categories that Covermetal fabricates and installs. Comparable as a systems supplier and broad incumbent in the same product space.
• Technal: French-headquartered aluminium building systems brand (Hydro group) offering windows, doors, and curtain walls analogous to Wicona (one of Covermetal's core partners). Comparable on product portfolio, French market presence, and systems-supplier positioning.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian aluminium and steel systems provider covering windows, doors, sliding systems, and curtain walls across Europe. Comparable to Covermetal's product mix and target customers in commercial and high-end residential construction.
• Sapa Building System (Hydro): Norwegian-origin aluminium building systems brand (Hydro group) offering window, door, and curtain wall solutions. Directly comparable to Wicona / Technal as systems suppliers whose products Covermetal integrates.
• Kawneer: Global aluminium architectural systems provider covering curtain walls, windows, and doors for commercial construction. Comparable to other broad incumbents competing with Covermetal on the same project specifications.
• Forster Profile Systems: Swiss manufacturer of steel profile systems for windows, doors, and fire-rated applications, one of Covermetal's core partners. Comparable as a steel fenestration systems provider serving the same architectural metalwork category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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