APA

What APA does

APA (Ascenseurs Portes et Automatismes) is a French privately held SAS based in Vieille-Église-en-Yvelines that specializes in the sale, installation, maintenance, and repair of automatic closure and access-control systems — primarily automatic gates, garage doors, rolling shutters, awnings, pergolas, intercoms, and access-control barriers — for residential and small-commercial customers in the Île-de-France region.

The company operates as an installer-distributor rather than a manufacturer, sourcing components from a curated set of premium partners: Kostum for aluminum gates, fencing, guardrails, and pergolas (manufactured in Brittany since 1973, with 25-year assembly guarantees); AIPhone for audio and video intercoms; Somfy for shutter motorization and home-automation integration; and DIFERBAT/DEA, Nice, and Cardin for gate motorization kits. APA also offers custom glass and mirror fabrication through a partnership with Mirdeco. All installation work is performed by APA's own in-house teams without subcontracting, and the commercial staff are explicitly described as former installers, blending sales and technical expertise. A showroom in Rambouillet and an online configurator support quote-based (devis) sales, with on-site technical consultations performed by technico-commerciaux.

APA monetizes through three streams: one-time product sales plus bundled installation, professional services for industrial/professional projects, and recurring maintenance contracts (with repair services available across all brands). The customer base is split between Particuliers (individual homeowners in Île-de-France seeking security, convenience, and aesthetic upgrades) and Professionnels (businesses needing robust automatic doors, metal curtains, barriers, and access-control systems). Pricing is fully project-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm is owned and operated under the direction of Kahel Beck, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding.

Name

APA

Legal name

APA (ASCENSEURS PORTES ET AUTOMATISMES)

Website

https://apaidf.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APA is a French regional installer specializing in the sale, installation, maintenance, and repair of automatic gates, doors, shutters, intercoms, and access-control systems for residential and small-commercial customers in Île-de-France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automatic Closure and Access Control Installation Services

NAICS

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (8114)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAIAJAD

Gate Automation, Access Control & Operator Repair

Home & Personal Services/Landscaping, Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance/Fence, Gate & Deck Installation/Repair (Outdoor Structures)

SECONDARYHSAHAEAJ

Automotive/Garage & Gate Access Control (Smart Garage Door, Driveway Gates)

Home & Personal Services/Home Security, Alarm & Smart Home Services/Smart Locks, Access Control & Entry Systems

Keywords

• Automatic gate installation
• Automatic door systems
• Access control solutions
• Garage door installation
• Roller shutter motorization

Headquarters

HQ city

Vieille-Église-en-yvelines

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: APA sells a wide range of closure products including automatic gates, garage doors, rolling shutters, barriers, metal curtains, access control systems, fencing, pergolas,awnings, and guardrails. Products are sourced from partners like Kostum, AIPhone, Somfy, and others.
2. Installation Services: APA provides professional installation services with their own in-house teams (no subcontracting) for all products. Installation includes on-site assessment, custom specifications, and professional fitting.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: APA offers personalized maintenance contracts to keep equipment functioning properly. They also provide repair services across all brands in the sector, with rapid response to restore installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

APA sells, installs, and maintains automatic closure and access control systems in Île-de-France, France. The company supplies automatic gates, garage doors, roller shutters, pergolas, guardrails, awnings, automatic doors, metal shutters, barriers, access control systems, intercoms, and custom glass work, complemented by in-house professional installation, maintenance contracts, and cross-brand repair services.

Product overview

APA (Ascenseurs Portes et Automatismes) is a specialized provider of automatic closure and access systems for residential and commercial properties in Île-de-France. The company operates as an installer and distributor rather than a manufacturer, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on automatic gates (Portails Kostum), garage doors, aluminum pergolas, railing systems (Garde-corps Kostum), roller shutters (Volets roulants with SOMFY motors), intercom/entry systems (AIPHONE), outdoor lighting, and custom glass work. Gate automation is enabled through motorization kits from DEA, Nice, and Cardin brands. APA provides installation, maintenance, and repair services with no subcontracting, and offers a 3-year warranty on motorizations. The product ecosystem is anchored by the Kostum brand (manufactured in Brittany since 1973) with 25-year guarantees on assembly and powder coating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kostum Aluminum Gates (Portails Kostum) Aluminum automatic gates available in battant (swing) and coulissant (sliding) configurations, customizable in over 300 colors with decorative laser-cut options. For residential homeowners seeking property security and aesthetic enhancement.
• Garage Doors (Portes de garage) Automated garage doors including sectional (sectionnelle), tilt-up (basculante), roller (enroulable), and swing (battante) models, with some variants offering insulation features. For residential homeowners.
• Aluminum Pergolas (Pergolas aluminium Kostum) Aluminum pergolas available as adossée (lean-to) models with optional integrated LED lighting, providing outdoor shade and living space solutions. For residential homeowners.
• Kostum Guardrails (Garde-corps Kostum) Aluminum railing systems certified to NF P 01-012, 01-013 and 06-111-2/A1 standards, available in three collections: vitrée (glass), fresk (decorative laser-cut), and barreaudé (barred), with multiple installation types. For residential and professional installations.
• Retractable Awnings (Stores banne) Retractable sun awnings for balconies and terraces, offering customizable shade solutions for outdoor comfort. For residential homeowners.
• Roller Shutters (Volets roulants) Roller shutters available in manual, wired, or solar motorization options, featuring SOMFY motors, with optional integrated mosquito nets for 2-in-1 functionality. For residential homeowners.
• AIPhone Intercoms and Video Intercoms (Interphones et visiophones AIPHONE) Audio and video intercom systems, including models with smartphone connectivity, suitable for people with reduced mobility (PMR). For residential and professional customers.
• Kostum Fencing (Clôtures Kostum) Aluminum fencing systems coordinated with gate designs, available in various styles including persienne (louvered) configurations. For residential homeowners.
• Outdoor Lighting (Éclairage extérieur) LED outdoor lighting solutions including lamp posts, with SLV as one of the suppliers, designed to illuminate gardens and outdoor spaces. For residential homeowners.
• Custom Glass and Mirror Service (Miroiterie et vitrerie sur-mesure Mirdeco) Custom glass and mirror fabrication and installation services for bathrooms, kitchens, staircases, and decorative applications, provided through partnership with Mirdeco. For residential and professional customers.
• Access Control Systems (Contrôle d'accès) Access control systems enabling remote entry management with temporary codes, time-restricted access, and entry logging capabilities. For residential and professional customers.
• Automatic Doors (Portes automatiques) Automatic doors for professional/industrial applications including portes souples (flexible doors), portes basculantes (tilt-up doors), and portes sectionnelles (sectional doors). For professional and industrial customers.
• Metal Rolling Shutters (Rideaux métalliques) Metal rolling shutters for commercial and industrial security applications. For professional and industrial customers.
• Automatic Barriers (Barrières) Automatic barrier systems for controlled vehicle access in professional settings. For professional and industrial customers.
• Maintenance Contracts and Repair Services Personalized maintenance contracts to keep equipment functioning properly, plus repair services across all brands in the sector with rapid response to restore installations. For residential and professional customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-year guarantee on assembly and painting for Kostum products
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KostumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKostum is a Breton manufacturer of aluminum gates, fences, and guardrails located in Locronan, France. Since 1973, they have developed ancestral know-how making their products among the best on the market. APA has partnered with Kostum for years and has developed specialized installation techniques. Kostum offers 25-year guarantees on assembly and painting, delivers directly through their own employees without intermediaries, and offers over 300 colors with various finishes. APA considers Kostum among the most robust products available due to their thickness, aluminum quality, and tenon-mortise or welded assembly.
• AIPhonecoreTechnology or IntegrationAIPhone is described as the market leader in interphony. APA has offered AIPhone products since the company's founding. APA offers audio systems and video intercoms with or without smartphone connectivity, as well as products for people with reduced mobility. AIPhone products are offered at negotiated rates as a premium yet affordable brand.
• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSomfy is a reference in home automation and motorization. APA uses Somfy motorization for rolling shutters, giving them 100% confidence in product quality. Somfy products offer automation capabilities including smartphone control, programming, and integration with home automation systems.
• DIFERBATcoreTechnology or IntegrationDIFERBAT has been APA's trusted partner for over 20 years, supplying motorization solutions including DEA motors. APA distributes DIFERBAT motorization for swing and sliding gates, garage doors, and rolling shutters. All motorizations carry a 3-year guarantee.
• MirdecominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMirdeco is a manufacturer of custom mirrors and glass surfaces. APA recently partnered with Mirdeco to offer custom glass and mirror fabrication and installation services for bathrooms, kitchens, staircases, and decorative applications. The partnership allows APA to offer additional customization services for interior spaces.
• SLVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSLV is a lighting brand that APA works with to provide outdoor lighting solutions. APA offers SLV lampposts as part of their exterior lighting product range.
• La ToulousaineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Toulousaine is a garage door manufacturer. APA installs La Toulousaine sectional doors with ceiling displacement in their projects, as showcased in their portfolio of realizations.
• PasquetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPasquet is a French entry door manufacturer. APA has installed Pasquet entry doors (model Beauregard) in their projects, featuring 5-point high-security locks and French manufacturing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tryba: French national network specializing in windows, doors, and home closures. APA is a far smaller regional installer, but Tryba's franchise model and broader category scope make it a relevant incumbent benchmark for sales channels and brand positioning in the French closure market.
• KparK: Major French home improvement installer of doors, windows, garage doors, and related closures with national coverage. KparK competes with APA indirectly at the consumer end for garage door and entry-door installations, but operates at a much larger scale with centralized marketing.
• Technal: European leader in aluminum architectural systems including doors, windows, gates, and railings. Technal operates as a brand-and-supplier tier upstream of APA (similar to Kostum) and serves as a broad incumbent shaping product specifications and installer relationships in aluminum closures.

Direct peers

• Mister Menuiserie: Online-led French retailer and installer of doors, windows, garage doors, and exterior closures. Highly comparable to APA in product mix (gates, garage doors, shutters) and direct-to-consumer installation model, though Mister Menuiserie has national reach via e-commerce versus APA's regional showroom-led approach.

Regional players

• Bel'M: French manufacturer and installer of entry doors and garage doors with a strong regional dealer network. Comparable to APA in the entry-door and garage-door segments where Bel'M supplies products and APA installs competitor offerings such as Pasquet and La Toulousaine.
• Installux: French aluminum systems supplier for windows, doors, and closures serving regional installers across France. Comparable to APA's supplier ecosystem (Kostum, Somfy) and helps define the competitive set for regional closure installers sourcing premium aluminum components.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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