GIESSE

Giesse brand develops system solutions for aluminum windows and doors. Today it operates within Quanex Hardware Solutions, part of Quanex (NYSE: NX)—a global manufacturer focused on quality and innovation. For 60 years, Giesse has been designing and manufacturing in Italy hinges and accessories for aluminum windows and doors for residential and commercial buildings. Innovation, quality, and design have always been at the core of Giesse, with high-end products that set the industry benchmark. The number of patents granted since the company’s early years highlights the strategic role of research and development: creating products that stand out on the market through truly innovative solutions.

Giesse and Minimalism in Window and Door Systems

Over the past decade and beyond, Giesse has expanded its product portfolio in line with the minimalist trends shaping the window and door systems market. Contemporary architecture increasingly aims to maximize natural light indoors, using ever-larger glazed surfaces.
In 2016, when minimalism was still an emerging trend within the sector, Giesse introduced C.H.I.C., a range of concealed hinges for doors and windows designed to integrate seamlessly into aluminum profiles, reducing visible elements to the bare minimum for a clean, refined aesthetic.
Less framing and more glass not only enhance visual appeal, but also have a significant impact on living comfort and overall wellbeing. Naturally well-lit interiors create a greater sense of space and help improve indoor comfort by making light—and therefore temperature—management more efficient.

Giesse Solutions for Windows, Sliding Systems, Doors and Handles

Giesse’s main product categories include:

• Window Solutions
Giesse offers the most comprehensive range of high-performance hardware for aluminum tilt-and-turn windows, integrating advanced features such as micro-ventilation, safety solutions for public buildings, and SKG anti-burglary components. The C.H.I.C. concealed hinge system meets the needs of minimalist architecture by delivering 180° opening, load capacity up to 150 kg, 3D adjustment, maximum corrosion resistance, and increased glazed surface area—enhancing both contemporary aesthetics and thermal performance. Completing the range, FUTURA is one of the most versatile and widely appreciated systems, thanks to its ease of assembly, micrometric adjustment, and compatibility with a wide variety of design requirements.

• Sliding Solutions
Giesse provides a complete range of aluminum sliding solutions designed to combine aesthetics, functionality, and performance. GS1000 is a high-performance tilt-and-slide system, ideal for projects requiring outstanding thermal and acoustic insulation: it supports sashes up to 200 kg and 2,700 mm in height, is available in manual and semi-automatic versions, and includes safety devices that prevent incorrect movements. GS3000, the lift-and-slide system for large openings, allows for sashes up to 400 kg and 3,750 mm, ensuring effective multi-point locking against weather exposure, improved accessibility thanks to a low threshold, and micro-ventilation even when the sash is closed. The range is completed by Champion Plus, a multi-locking system developed for sliding applications that demand strength, reliability, and multiple safety configurations, supported by a modular selection of rods and locking points.

• Door Solutions
In recent years, Giesse has increasingly specialized in the aluminum door segment, developing the versatile Fulcra hinge, the slim Proxima hinge—featuring a diameter of just 18 mm—and C.H.I.C. Door concealed hinges, available for all profile types. With Domina, Giesse also offers face-mounted hinges, completing a fully comprehensive range.

• Handles
For all opening types, Giesse offers espagnolette bolts, tilt-and-turn handles, and handles in four different design styles, suitable for any architectural project. At the top of the range is Supra7, the handle without a base plate—an ideal solution for minimalist profiles, customizable with any finish.

Giesse is proud to be A Part of Something Bigger.

The values of Giesse, part of Quanex, are based on the acronym “CREED,” which guides its approach to work and to how it leads. It defines the group’s culture and unites teams around the world.

• Continuous improvement and innovation

• Respect with open and honest communication

• Excelllent customer service

• Exemplify safe and healthy living

• Do the right thing