What Hörmann does

Hörmann is a family-owned door systems manufacturer founded in 1935 and headquartered in Steinhagen, Germany, with a North American headquarters in Sparta, Tennessee. The company operates four product divisions: Residential (garage doors and openers, including value-tier Pro Safe/Pro Tech, better-tier Therma Safe/Therma Tech, and premium Clima Tech/Clima Elite polyurethane-insulated models up to R-15.7, plus contemporary aluminum and Heritage Classic wood carriage-house doors); High-Performance (rigid, rubber, and fabric industrial doors organized into Speed-Guardian, Steel Ranger, Speed-Master, and Speed-Commander lines with specialized Clean-Master, Cool-Master, and Food-Master variants); Commercial (sectional overhead doors, rolling steel, impact traffic doors, and operators including LiftMaster and Marantec); and Loading Technology (dock levelers, dock shelters and seals, and accessories). Underlying technology relies on proprietary polyurethane foam insulation (CFC/HCFC-free), FingerGuard pinch-resistant joints, the Galaxy Paint custom color system, and SilentDrive belt-drive operators, with connected functionality delivered through the LiftMaster MyQ ecosystem.

The company employs 6,000+ people across 40 specialized factories in Europe, North America, and Asia, and has delivered more than 20 million doors cumulatively, generating annual revenue above $1 billion. Hörmann distributes exclusively through an authorized dealer network that handles pricing, ordering, installation, replacement parts, and warranty claims; the company website provides product discovery, an AI Assistant, and a dealer-finder tool but directs all transactions through dealers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows a one-time hardware-purchase model segmented into value, better, and best tiers across each product category. The business is now in its third and fourth generation of family ownership, with the North American market entered in 2006 representing the most significant growth vector in recent decades.

Name

Hörmann

Legal name

Hörmann

Website

https://hormann.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hörmann is a family-owned German door systems manufacturer founded in 1935, operating 40 factories across Europe, North America, and Asia with 6,000+ employees and revenue exceeding $1 billion. The company sells residential, commercial, high-performance industrial, and loading-technology door products exclusively through authorized dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Door and Loading Dock Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)

Keywords

• Residential garage doors
• Commercial overhead doors
• Industrial high-performance doors
• Loading dock equipment
• Garage door openers

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Door Systems Sales: Sale of residential, commercial, and high-performance industrial doors along with operators and accessories through authorized dealer network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Hörmann is a family-owned door systems manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells residential garage doors, commercial sectional overhead doors, high-performance industrial doors (rigid, rubber, and fabric), garage door openers, and loading dock equipment. The company sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network that handles pricing, installation, parts, and warranty support.

Product overview

Hörmann is a globally active family-owned door systems manufacturer founded in 1935 with headquarters in Steinhagen, Germany and North American headquarters in Sparta, Tennessee. The company operates four distinct product divisions: Residential (garage doors and openers for homes), High-Performance (industrial high-cycle doors in rigid, rubber, and fabric materials), Commercial (sectional overhead doors and operators for commercial buildings), and Loading Technology (dock levelers, seals, and shelters). The Residential line spans value models (Pro Safe 2100, Pro Tech 2500) through better (Therma Safe 3200, Therma Tech 3400) to best/premium tiers (Clima Tech 4400 at R-15.7 polyurethane insulation), alongside contemporary aluminum doors (Modern Tech 3550, Modern Classic 7500, Luma Classic 7400, Classic Safe 7200, Infinity Classic 7800), carriage-style steel and wood doors (Therma Style 5500, Deco Safe 5250, Style Safe 5200, Heritage Classic C/E-Series, Builder Collection, Clima Elite 5800), and opener brands (Hörmann SilentDrive, LiftMaster, Nice/Linear). The High-Performance line is organized by door material — rigid doors (Iso Speed Cold, Speed-Guardian 5000 series and LS variant, Speed-Guardian 4000 HR hurricane-rated, Steel Ranger 9000 L and 9500 LS, SG 5040 TurboLux), rubber doors (HD-DD 3065, HD-DD 2555, HD-HD 2565, HD-CD series, HD-SD series, HDXL, HD-M 1500/1000), and fabric doors (CHILLFAST, Speed-Master 1600 L/Eco/XL, 2600 L, 4600 L, Speed-Commander 1500 MP, Speed-Commander 1400 SEL with Clean-Master/Cool-Master/Food-Master variants, Speed-Commander 1500 C) — plus HFCB control boxes. The Commercial line includes full-view doors (750A, 720A), urethane-insulated sandwich doors (450U, 440U, 425U), non-insulated sandwich doors (354S/350S, 340S, 325S/324S), pan doors (255P/254P/250P, 225P/224P), rolling steel doors, impact traffic doors, and commercial operators (LiftMaster, Marantec VTA with up to 20 cycles/hour and 450 cycles/day). The Loading Technology line rounds out the portfolio with dock levelers, dock shelters/seals, and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LiftMaster: LiftMaster is a brand of garage door openers offered by Hörmann for residential and commercial applications.
• SilentDrive
• FingerGuard
• Galaxy Paint System
• Speed-Guardian
• Steel Ranger
• Speed-Master
• Speed-Commander
• Heritage Classic
• Marantec

Products and services

• Pro Safe 2100 Value-model steel residential garage door with FingerGuard pinch-resistant joints, 2-inch 25-gauge galvanized steel panels, optional polystyrene insulation (R-7.4), tongue-and-groove construction, and factory-installed between-section weather seals; for homeowners seeking an entry-level insulated door.
• Pro Tech 2500 Value-model residential steel garage door offering five woodgrain panel designs, 12 color options, and 22 window designs with virtually maintenance-free construction and standard safety features; for budget-conscious homeowners.
• Therma Safe 3200 Better-tier insulated steel residential garage door with FingerGuard technology, 2-inch sections, polystyrene core (R-10.5), deep tongue-and-groove pinch-resistant joints, factory-installed weather seals, 13 base colors, and 22 window designs.
• Therma Tech 3400 Insulated raised steel panel residential garage door with 1.5-inch 3-layer steel construction, polystyrene core (R-9.0), seven panel designs, 26 window designs, and nine glass options with thermal break/tongue-and-groove joints.
• Clima Tech 4400 Top-tier insulated residential steel garage door using proprietary polyurethane foam insulation bonded to galvanized steel with four-layer weather-resistant finish; R-15.7 thermal rating, six panel designs, 26 window options, Galaxy custom color system, and reinforced safety bottom brackets.
• Modern Tech 3550 Contemporary residential garage door with architectural styling and modern materials for a sleek appearance; part of the contemporary residential collection.
• Modern Classic 7500 Industrial-strength contemporary aluminum carriage-style residential garage door with 1.5-inch thick heavy-duty aluminum construction for a modern architectural aesthetic.
• Luma Classic 7400 Contemporary aluminum residential garage door with true rail-and-stile construction 1.5 inches thick, fully aluminum with mechanically fastened frame joints, three panel colors, three glass options, and compressible section joints for weather-tight sealing.
• Classic Safe 7200 Contemporary aluminum residential garage door with FingerGuard technology, 1.75-inch thick clear panel in rust-proof anodized aluminum framing, optional insulated polyurethane steel sections and insulated glass; four standard colors plus Galaxy custom colors.
• Infinity Classic 7800 Premium aluminum carriage-style residential garage door combining natural wood aesthetics with aluminum durability; 2-inch thick insulated aluminum panels with extruded aluminum overlays, powder-coat woodgrain finishes, and R-5.6 thermal rating.
• Clima Elite 5800 Hybrid polyurethane-insulated steel carriage-style residential garage door with 2-inch sandwich construction panels, proprietary polyurethane core (R-15.7 thermal rating), 144 mix-and-match panel and window designs, and precision-cut Extira composite wood overlays.
• Therma Style 5500 Insulated steel carriage-style residential garage door combining traditional aesthetics with steel durability; 2-inch recessed woodgrain panels with sandwich construction (tongue-and-groove joints, polystyrene core, steel skin), R-10.4 thermal rating, and 66 panel/window combinations.
• Deco Safe 5250 FingerGuard insulated recessed panel residential garage door with 2-inch steel construction, polystyrene core (R-10.5 thermal rating), four recessed panel inlay designs with Rainslope woodgrain texture, standard white and sandstone colors, and six glazed window designs.
• Style Safe 5200 FingerGuard insulated steel carriage-style residential garage door with steel front and back, polystyrene core for energy control and quiet operation, six panel inlay designs with Rainslope woodgrain texture, standard white finish, and Galaxy custom color options.
• Heritage Classic C-Series Handcrafted carriage-style wood residential garage door with 2.875-inch overall thickness, T&G wood overlay (western red cedar or meranti) applied vertically with marine-grade urethane adhesive, 3-section design, custom water-break arches, commercial-grade hardware, and bi-parting/one-piece options.
• Heritage Classic E-Series Handcrafted carriage-style wood residential garage door made from select woods (cedar, tight-knot cedar, redwood, knotty alder, VG fir, meranti); 2.25-inch overall thickness, 3-section design, custom water-break base arches, and industrial hardware.
• Builder Collection Value-priced natural wood carriage-style residential garage door insulated with polystyrene core, featuring panel/window designs in stainable and paintable western red cedar or meranti overlays with detachable window grilles for easy finishing.
• SilentDrive Garage Door Opener Hörmann's proprietary residential garage door opener line featuring DC motor and composite aramid fiber reinforced belt drive system for quiet operation; includes adjustable soft-start/soft-stop, Beltension Guard, and EngageLock safety features compliant with UL 325 requirements.
• LiftMaster Residential Garage Door Openers Residential garage door openers offered through Hörmann, including the 98022 wall-mount Wi-Fi with battery backup, 6690L/6580L 1.25 HPS belt drive with battery backup and MyQ, and 4690L heavy-duty chain drive with integrated camera; all connected via MyQ technology.
• Nice / Linear Residential Garage Door Openers Nice and Linear brand residential garage door openers offered as part of Hörmann's opener portfolio, providing alternative options alongside the proprietary SilentDrive line.
• 750A Full-View Commercial Door Full-view commercial garage door featuring panoramic glass panels for maximum natural light and architectural visibility in commercial properties; part of the commercial panoramic line alongside the 720A.
• 720A Full-View Commercial Door Full-view commercial garage door designed for architectural applications requiring glass panels and natural light; part of the commercial panoramic door line.
• 450U Urethane-Insulated Commercial Door Urethane-insulated commercial sandwich door with high thermal efficiency, featuring exclusive polyurethane insulation and pinch-resistant FingerGuard section joints; part of the commercial urethane line alongside the 440U and 425U.
• 440U Urethane-Insulated Commercial Door Urethane-insulated commercial sandwich door featuring exclusive polyurethane insulation and FingerGuard pinch-resistant joints, with Galaxy paint system and special panel coating as options.
• 425U Urethane-Insulated Commercial Door Commercial urethane-insulated sandwich door offering high thermal performance for commercial applications, complementing the 440U and 450U in the urethane line.
• 354S / 350S Sandwich Commercial Doors Sandwich-insulated commercial sectional door with non-insulated sandwich panel construction for applications requiring economical commercial door solutions, alongside the 340S and 325S/324S.
• 340S Sandwich Commercial Door Sandwich-insulated commercial sectional door in the commercial sandwich line, providing economical non-insulated panel construction.
• 325S / 324S Sandwich Commercial Doors Sandwich-insulated commercial sectional door models, part of the commercial sandwich panel product line.
• 255P / 254P / 250P Commercial Pan Doors Commercial non-insulated steel pan doors in the commercial pan door line, offering economical solutions for utility and service applications.
• 225P / 224P Commercial Pan Doors Commercial non-insulated steel pan door models; part of the commercial pan door line alongside 255P/254P/250P, providing non-insulated steel pan door solutions.
• Iso Speed Cold Rigid high-performance door specifically designed for cold storage and refrigeration applications, providing thermal separation and durability in temperature-controlled environments.
• Speed-Guardian 5000 Rigid High-Performance Door Rigid high-performance door series available in multiple variants (CV, CV TD HR, C U 42, LP 42, LH 42, H 42, V 42) designed for automotive retail, fire stations, parking, and industrial applications; features high-speed operation with industrial-grade rigid steel construction.
• Speed-Guardian 5000 LS Low-speed variant of the Speed-Guardian 5000 rigid door series, designed for applications requiring slower operating speeds while maintaining industrial-grade steel construction.
• Speed-Guardian 4000 HR Hurricane-Rated Class 4 Hurricane-rated rigid high-performance door (Class 4) in the Speed-Guardian line, engineered to withstand hurricane conditions for emergency service and exposed applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• R-15.7 thermal rating achieved with Clima Tech 4400 and Clima Elite 5800 premium models
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LiftMastercoreTechnology or IntegrationLiftMaster operators are offered as an option for Hörmann garage door openers in both residential and commercial applications. LiftMaster is a well-known brand of garage door operators integrated into Hörmann's product portfolio.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• C.H.I. Overhead Doors: C.H.I. manufactures residential and commercial overhead sectional doors distributed through dealers, competing with Hörmann in steel, carriage-style, and commercial insulated door segments in North America.
• Rytec Corporation (Albany Door Systems): Rytec, owned by Albany Door Systems, manufactures high-performance industrial doors (rigid, rubber, fabric) used in warehouses and manufacturing; it directly competes with Hörmann's Speed-Guardian, Speed-Master, and rubber HD product lines.
• Janus International Group: Janus is a publicly-traded leader in self-storage and commercial high-performance doors, directly overlapping Hörmann's high-performance door and loading-technology portfolios serving warehouses, self-storage, and logistics customers.
• Amarr (Entrematic Group): Amarr, part of Entrematic, manufactures residential and commercial sectional garage doors distributed through dealers and competes with Hörmann on insulated steel doors, commercial sectional product lines, and value-tier offerings.
• Clopay Corporation: Clopay is a leading North American residential and commercial garage door manufacturer with overlapping dealer channels and similar value-better-best product tiering. It competes head-to-head with Hörmann in steel carriage-style and contemporary aluminum doors.
• Overhead Door Corporation: Overhead Door is one of the largest US residential and commercial garage door manufacturers, directly competing with Hörmann across residential garage doors, commercial sectional doors, and commercial operators. It shares the same dealer-distributed, multi-tier product architecture.
• Wayne Dalton (Diventures portfolio): Wayne Dalton is a major US residential and commercial door maker offering sectional, rolling steel, and high-performance doors through a comparable dealer network, directly mirroring Hörmann's product breadth and channel model.

Others

• Chamberlain Group (LiftMaster): Chamberlain Group, owner of the LiftMaster opener brand, is both a partner and an adjacent operator; while it supplies openers Hörmann bundles with doors, it also competes in access-control and connected-garage ecosystems relevant to Hörmann's residential offering.

Regional players

• Garaga: Garaga is a major Canadian residential and commercial garage door manufacturer primarily serving North American markets through dealers, comparable to Hörmann's residential product lines and channel model.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY (Entrance Systems): ASSA ABLOY's Entrance Systems division supplies industrial and commercial doors, dock equipment, and service across global markets; it competes broadly with Hörmann's high-performance and loading-technology lines and has significantly greater scale and capital access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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