Hörmann
vs
Novoferm
Two German garage door manufacturers, both available in Luxembourg. Hörmann offers the widest residential range of surfaces and finishes, Novoferm a complete sectional range (iso20, iso45, iso70) and a strong industrial presence. This comparison analyses the real differences in range, warranty, aftersales and price - without commercial bias.
Hörmann
European door leader, constant innovation
Novoferm
Solid German alternative
Both brands in numbers
Hörmann and Novoferm are two German garage door manufacturers with complete residential and industrial ranges. The differences lie mainly in the choice of surfaces and finishes, the operator ecosystem and price - not in the warranty, which is 10 years on sectional doors for both brands.
Hörmann
European door leader, constant innovation
Novoferm
Solid German alternative
8 brand criteria
Each criterion is evaluated on the 2026 official catalogues, published warranty terms, and our Luxembourg feedback. Fermelux installs Hörmann (and Roma), not Novoferm - no commercial obligation towards Novoferm biases the analysis.
| Criterion | Hörmann | Novoferm | Advantage |
Residential range breadth | RenoMatic, LPU 42 and LPU 67 Thermo sectional doors, Berry N80 up-and-over doors. LPU 42: 7 surfaces (Woodgrain to Duragrain), 16 preferred colours or approx. 200 RAL colours. | 3 sectional ranges (iso20, iso45, iso70). 12 preferred colours + RAL of your choice, in several surfaces (Woodgrain, smooth, Satin, Microline, wood finishes). | Hörmann |
Maximum thermal insulation | LPU 67 Thermo: 67 mm thermally broken panel, panel U-value 0.31 W/m²K (installed door U-value 1.0 W/m²K, 0.91 with optional ThermoFrame). | iso70: 67 mm panel, panel K-value 0.34 W/m²K. Panel value very close to that of the LPU 67 Thermo. | Hörmann |
Motorisation & smart home | Bidirectional BiSecur radio (door position query), ProMatic 4 and SupraMatic 4 (built-in Bluetooth). Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa via optional WLAN Gateway or homee. | NovoPort Speed (650 N) and Novomatic 443 / 573 S / 833 S (600 to 1,200 N). Connected features depending on model and accessories. | Tie |
Residential installed price | Free quote (RenoMatic, LPU 42, LPU 67 Thermo). Premium market positioning. | On quote (iso20, iso45, iso70). Price positioning generally more affordable at equivalent specs. | Tie |
Manufacturer warranty | 10 years on sectional doors, 5 years on operators, according to Hörmann's warranty conditions. | 10 years on sectional doors (sections, foam, seals; max. 50,000 cycles), 5 years on wear parts, surfaces and operators. | Tie |
Luxembourg installer network | Network of authorised Hörmann installers in Luxembourg, including Fermelux. | Network of Novoferm dealers and partner installers in Luxembourg. | Tie |
Bespoke delivery lead time | Lead time confirmed with the quote | Lead time confirmed with the quote | Tie |
Spare parts availability | Spare parts available through the Hörmann network; the manufacturer does not publish a guaranteed availability period. | Spare parts available through the Novoferm network; the manufacturer does not publish a guaranteed availability period. | Tie |
RenoMatic, LPU 42 and LPU 67 Thermo sectional doors, Berry N80 up-and-over doors. LPU 42: 7 surfaces (Woodgrain to Duragrain), 16 preferred colours or approx. 200 RAL colours.
3 sectional ranges (iso20, iso45, iso70). 12 preferred colours + RAL of your choice, in several surfaces (Woodgrain, smooth, Satin, Microline, wood finishes).
LPU 67 Thermo: 67 mm thermally broken panel, panel U-value 0.31 W/m²K (installed door U-value 1.0 W/m²K, 0.91 with optional ThermoFrame).
iso70: 67 mm panel, panel K-value 0.34 W/m²K. Panel value very close to that of the LPU 67 Thermo.
Bidirectional BiSecur radio (door position query), ProMatic 4 and SupraMatic 4 (built-in Bluetooth). Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa via optional WLAN Gateway or homee.
NovoPort Speed (650 N) and Novomatic 443 / 573 S / 833 S (600 to 1,200 N). Connected features depending on model and accessories.
Free quote (RenoMatic, LPU 42, LPU 67 Thermo). Premium market positioning.
On quote (iso20, iso45, iso70). Price positioning generally more affordable at equivalent specs.
10 years on sectional doors, 5 years on operators, according to Hörmann's warranty conditions.
10 years on sectional doors (sections, foam, seals; max. 50,000 cycles), 5 years on wear parts, surfaces and operators.
Network of authorised Hörmann installers in Luxembourg, including Fermelux.
Network of Novoferm dealers and partner installers in Luxembourg.
Lead time confirmed with the quote
Lead time confirmed with the quote
Spare parts available through the Hörmann network; the manufacturer does not publish a guaranteed availability period.
Spare parts available through the Novoferm network; the manufacturer does not publish a guaranteed availability period.
Pros & cons
Each brand's real strengths and weaknesses, based on more than 20 years of expertise in Luxembourg. Neither is perfect - the best brand depends on your project.
Hörmann
- Very wide residential range: 7 surfaces and approx. 200 RAL colours on the LPU 42
- 10-year warranty on sectional doors, 5 years on operators
- Bidirectional BiSecur radio, compatible with homee and WLAN Gateway (Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa)
- Network of authorised Hörmann installers in Luxembourg
- RC2 burglar-resistant equipment as standard on the LPU 67 Thermo
- LPU 67 Thermo: panel U-value 0.31 W/m²K, installed door 1.0 W/m²K
- Price generally higher than Novoferm at equivalent specs
- Lead time varies with the finish, confirmed with the quote
- Catalogue sometimes overwhelming for end customers (7 surfaces, approx. 200 RAL)
Novoferm
- Price generally lower than Hörmann at equivalent specs
- Made to measure, lead time confirmed with the quote
- Solid German quality: same industrial origin, same DIN standards
- iso45 and iso70 ranges technically close to the LPU 42 and LPU 67 Thermo
- Historically strong in industrial and high-speed door segments
- 5-year warranty on wear parts and surfaces (10 years on the sections)
- Connected features to be checked depending on the chosen operator and accessories
- Number of installers in Luxembourg not published: check how close the aftersales service is
- Narrower choice of preferred colours: 12 preferred colours + RAL of your choice
Which by project?
Depending on your priority, the recommendation changes. Here are the 6 most frequent situations in Luxembourg and the most suitable brand in each case.
You want maximum insulation and a premium finish. The Hörmann LPU 67 Thermo (67 mm panel, panel U-value 0.31 W/m²K, RC2 as standard) comes in Silkgrain and 3 Decograin finishes.
You want German quality without overpaying. The Novoferm iso45 (45 mm panel, panel K-value 0.5 W/m²K) is generally cheaper than an LPU 42 - a rational compromise.
You want to control the door from Apple Home, Google Home or Alexa, with status feedback. Hörmann makes this possible with bidirectional BiSecur radio and the optional WLAN Gateway or homee.
You are buying for 20 or 25 years and want lasting aftersales support. Both brands give a 10-year warranty on their sectional doors; Hörmann's installer network in Luxembourg, including Fermelux, makes follow-up easier.
You equip a warehouse, co-ownership or collective parking. Novoferm is historically strong on this segment, with competitive high-speed and industrial doors.
Your current door is broken, you want a quick standard replacement. Novoferm iso20 (20 mm panel) is cheaper than RenoMatic.
Our recommendation:
depending on your priority
Out of 8 criteria, Hörmann wins 2 (range, insulation), Novoferm none, and 6 are a tie - including price, on quote for both, and the warranty, 10 years on sectional doors for both brands. The gap is small: the choice depends on your priority. Hörmann stands out for its range of finishes, the LPU 67 Thermo's insulation and BiSecur radio; Novoferm for generally more affordable prices.
Novoferm remains competitive on price and in the industrial segment. For a budget-optimised project or a collective site, the German brand does the job reliably. For homeowners who prioritise choice of finishes and home automation, Hörmann remains our preference.
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Hörmann, Novoferm or comparison quote?
Fermelux installs Hörmann (and Roma) and can give you a free Hörmann quote for your configuration. To compare with Novoferm on the same dimensions, equivalent finish and same operator, ask a Novoferm installer for a second quote. You decide on price or warranty, with no commercial bias.