Based in Bielefeld, Germany, Schüco International KG develops and sells system solutions for the building envelope made from aluminium, steel and PVC-U. It is both the parent company and a business unit of the global Schüco Group, which has an international presence with over 50 companies, as well as a range of showrooms and representatives in over 45 countries. In Germany, the Schüco Group is represented at 17 sites.
From 1964, Schüco International KG was owned by the OTTO FUCHS limited partnership, a leading international company in the non-ferrous metals industry.
In 2020, both companies were transferred to a holding structure. Since then, Schüco and OTTO FUCHS have been operating as independent subsidiaries under the umbrella of OTTO FUCHS Beteiligungen KG.
The Schüco Group develops and sells system solutions for windows, doors, façades, sliding systems, sun shading systems, ventilation systems and fire protection systems, which are available in the form of around 500 series in total. We also work with our partners to create individual special constructions. Added to this are approximately 50 different fabrication machines, as well as planning, drawing, calculation and project management software. A wide range of comprehensive customer training courses rounds off the product portfolio.
Our core competencies lie in development, procurement, distribution and consultation. This includes advice on certifications, design using sustainable systems, and help with environmental product declarations. We offer solutions for all phases of a building project – from the initial idea, design, fabrication and installation all the way through to after-sales service including maintenance and servicing.
Schüco operates its own production facilities within the PVC business segment. These are consolidated under Schüco Polymer Technologies KG, a wholly owned subsidiary that develops, manufactures, and markets PVC-based system solutions. These production activities complement the Group’s sales and service-oriented business units.
As part of our strategic direction (“Strategy 2030”), we aim to further expand our position as a provider of integrated solutions for building envelopes and to align our business model for the long term.
Sustainability aspects are an integral part of this strategic framework. Our focus is particularly on the further development of products and services, taking into account circular economy, climate, and resource considerations (see below).
As part of our product development, we take into account, among other things, climate, resource, and circular economy considerations. This includes activities aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving opportunities for reuse, recycling, and recovery throughout the product lifecycle.
Schüco does not have any direct relationships with the raw material trade for aluminium and, instead, exclusively procures semi-finished and finished parts. For the Polymer business, the company purchases PVC and additives for PVC processing. As a founding member of the joint venture RE:CORE, which we operate together with the disposal company Remondis, in 2022 we also entered into the field of high-quality recycling of old windows made from PVC-U. With the founding of RE:CORE Metals GmbH in December 2024 and some initial pilot projects, we are gradually expanding the business area of collection and recycling to include further construction materials.
We do not have any figures relating to our indirect suppliers. However, our aim is to utilise our direct influence throughout the supply chain to improve transparency, quality and adherence to environmental and social standards. That is why we are involved, for example, with Aluminium Stewardship Initiative and are members of the VinylPlus industry initiative.
