Master company for roller shutters, windows, entrance doors, awnings and insect protection with in-house manufacturing in Karben
Martinez GmbH
Karben (headquarters with office, workshop and experience showroom >300 m²)New on Amplifa
The master company for roller shutter and sun protection technology
Martinez GmbH is a craft business for roller shutter and sun protection technology in Karben near Frankfurt am Main. Founded in 1989 by master roller shutter and venetian blind craftsman Rafael Martinez, the family-owned company today employs 27 staff and has been jointly managed since 2024 by Rafael and Ricardo Martinez (master metalworker). In-house manufacturing covers roller shutters, fly screens/insect protection systems and terrace roofs as well as partial production in the entrance door segment; in addition, windows, entrance doors, awnings, canopies, sun protection and garage doors are planned, supplied and installed. Production is predominantly in aluminium and plastic, complemented by stainless steel, wood, plastic-coated fibreglass mesh and triple glazing. In addition to consultation and planning, the master company offers installation, customer and repair service, retrofitting of security systems as well as smart home and control technology. At the headquarters in Karben, customers have access to an experience showroom of over 300 m² for product presentation.
- Site
- Karben
- Processes
- Manufacturing of roller shutters (in-house production), In-house manufacturing of fly screens / insect protection systems, In-house manufacturing of terrace roofs, Partial production in the entrance door segment (aluminium entrance doors, custom-made), Window installation of plastic windows, Window installation of aluminium windows (burglar-resistant up to RC 3), Installation of awnings / sun protection, Installation of canopies made of aluminium or stainless steel
- Materials
- Aluminium, Plastic, Wood, Stainless steel, Fibreglass (plastic-coated, mesh-firm), RAL 9016 traffic white, RAL 8077 brown, Glass / triple glazing
- Certificates
- Member of the Federal Association Roller Shutters + Sun Protection e. V., Certified company / master company
- Founded
- 1989
- Employees
- 27
- Industries
- Roller shutter and sun protection technology, Window and door construction, Awnings and insect protection, Garage doors
- 01
Consultation and planning
- 02
In-house manufacturing (roller shutters, fly screens, terrace roofs, partial
- 03
Installation
- 04
Customer and repair service
- 05
Service and retrofitting
Materials and processes
Aluminium
Roller shutter housings, windows, entrance doors, canopies and terrace roofs as well as powder-coated extruded profiles for insect protection frames.
Plastic
Plastic roller shutters and plastic windows as low-maintenance, insulating building elements.
Stainless steel
Used in roller shutters and canopies for high stability and weather resistance.
Wood
Roller shutter material for individual design and application requirements.
Fibreglass mesh
Plastic-coated, mesh-firmly welded mesh for insect protection systems in grey or black.
Triple glazing
Thermal insulation glass with Ug values up to 0.7 W/m²K and P4A single-pane safety glass for entrance doors and windows.
Sites
Karben
DEHeadquarters with office, workshop, manufacturing and over 300 m² experience showroom
- Materials
- Aluminium, plastic, stainless steel, wood
- Workshop and showroom premises in the Karben industrial area
Products and components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of roller shutters (in-house production)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Aluminium, Wood, Stainless steel |
| In-house manufacturing of fly screens / insect protection systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Fibreglass, Glass fibre |
| In-house manufacturing of terrace roofsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Partial production in the entrance door segment (aluminium entrance doors, custom-made)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Window installation of plastic windowsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Window installation of aluminium windows (burglar-resistant up to RC 3)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
| Installation of awnings / sun protectionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of canopies made of aluminium or stainless steelAssembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Stainless steel |
| Installation of garage doors (sectional doors, roller doors)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Metal construction (master company, master metalworker)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repair service and retrofitting of security systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Powder-coated extruded aluminium profiles for fly screens (mitre cut)Joining | – | – | – | – | Aluminium |
Additional services
Quality and memberships
The company is certified as a master company and is a member of the Federal Association Roller Shutters + Sun Protection e. V. Systems are tested for burglary protection (including VDS-tested roller shutter constructions, aluminium windows up to RC 3) and skilled workers receive continuing training through regular seminars.
| Evidence | Karben |
|---|---|
| Member of the Federal Association Roller Shutters + Sun Protection e. V. | |
| Certified company / master company |
Chronicle
- 1988
Master craftsman examination by Rafael Martinez before the Wiesbaden Chamber of Crafts
- 1989
Rafael Martinez goes independent with first location in Okarben
- 1996
Relocation to the Karben industrial area with expansion of office and workshop premises
- 2013
Pascal Hahn completes his apprenticeship as roller shutter and sun protection mechatronics technician as state champion
- 2015
Master craftsman examination by Ricardo Martinez in metal construction; start of training of the first commercial apprentice
- 2019
30th company anniversary
- 2024
35th anniversary; Ricardo Martinez becomes managing director together with his father; renaming to Martinez GmbH