Hodapp

Name

Hodapp

Legal name

Hodapp GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hodapp.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Door and Gate Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Access Panels, Hatches & Specialty Openings (IMADAIAJ), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Industrial door manufacturing
• Steel gate fabrication
• Tunnel door systems
• Fire protection doors
• Security gate solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Achern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialized Door and Gate Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of specialized doors and gates from steel and stainless steel for industrial and commercial applications, including custom solutions and standard product lines
2. Assembly, Service, and Maintenance: Europe-wide assembly services along with ongoing maintenance and service offerings for installed door and gate systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hodapp manufactures specialized doors and gates made from steel and stainless steel for industrial and commercial applications. Nearly every product is custom-engineered (unique/unikat), covering multifunction doors, tunnel doors and gates, transformer station doors, folding gates, conveyor system closures, fire-protection holding systems, custodial facility doors, and proprietary control systems. The company provides full service from development and engineering through manufacturing to Europe-wide assembly, maintenance, and ongoing service.

Product overview

Hodapp GmbH & Co. KG is a third-generation family-owned manufacturer specializing in specialized doors and gates made from steel and stainless steel. The product portfolio centers on industrial and commercial security doors and gates, organized around core product lines: multi-function doors, tunnel doors/gates, transformer station doors (in steel and aluminium variants), folding gates, conveyor system closures, fire protection holding systems, and high-security custodial doors. Supporting these are proprietary control systems, CNC sheet metal fabrication services, and full installation/service/maintenance capabilities. The company serves infrastructure, railway, road tunnel, industrial, and institutional sectors with custom-engineered solutions, as evidenced by major projects like Stuttgart 21 (approximately 600 doors and gates). The TrafoAI aluminium transformer station door represents a recent innovation with optimized ventilation geometry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multifunction Door and Gate (Multifunktionstür/-tor) Versatile multi-function door and gate systems for industrial and commercial applications, serving as all-purpose access solutions with customizable security features.
• Protection Room Door (Schutzraumtür) Specialized doors designed for protected spaces, meeting new security policy requirements with multi-purpose functionality for shelter applications.
• Transformer Station Door (Trafostationstür) Doors for transformer substations and electrical infrastructure, available in steel (Trafo St) and aluminium (Trafo Al) variants with optional RC5-rated protection grille (Trafo LG). Includes the TrafoAI innovation with optimized ventilation geometry (51% cross-section).
• Tunnel Door and Gate (Tunneltür/-tor) Complete range of tunnel doors and gates including emergency niches (Notrufnische), tunnel sliding gates (Tunnel-Schiebetor), emergency exit doors (Fluchtwegstür), special tunnel constructions, pressure relief systems (Druckentlastung), and swing doors (Drehflügeltüren und -tore) for railway and road tunnels.
• Special Constructions (Sonderkonstruktionen) Custom-designed special-purpose doors and gates engineered to meet specific project requirements for unique architectural or operational needs.
• Folding Gate (Falttor) Space-saving folding gate systems including HFT-classic and RFT models, designed for industrial applications where clear opening width needs to be maximized.
• Conveyor System Closure (Förderanlagenabschluss) Industrial closures for conveyor systems including single and double-leaf sliding elements, lifting/lowering elements, swing doors, ceiling and floor sliders for production line integration.
• Control Systems (Steuerungssysteme) Proprietary control systems for door and gate automation, developed in-house in C and C++ for fire protection doors and complex electrical cabinets for door/gate systems.
• Fire Door Holding/Retaining Systems (Feststellanlagen) Fire door holding systems that automatically close in case of fire, ensuring safe evacuation and fire compartment integrity.
• Custodial Facility Door (Haftraumtür) High-security doors specifically designed for correctional facilities and detention centers with enhanced locking and tamper-resistant features.
• CNC Sheet Metal Fabrication (Blechtechnik) CNC sheet metal processing including laser cutting (Trumpf TruMatic 6000) and press brake bending (Cybelec controlled), offering precision fabrication services for the company's door products and external customers.
• Assembly, Service, and Maintenance (Montage | Service | Wartung) Full service offering including professional installation, ongoing service, and preventive maintenance for all door and gate products across Europe. Regional service technicians available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased geometric ventilation cross-section from 43% to 51% for transformer station doors

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rhätische BahncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Albula Tunnel project - a UNESCO World Heritage site requiring specialized tunnel doors and gates with strict safety and environmental requirements. Products delivered via rail due to winter road closures.
• Deutsche Bahn (Stuttgart 21, Schnellfahrstrecke)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor railway infrastructure projects supplying approximately 600 specialized doors and gates for Stuttgart 21 and the high-speed line to Ulm. Long-term partnership for critical rail infrastructure.
• BernmobilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss public transport company for whom Hodapp developed custom large-format lifting gates for a tram depot accommodating 60 trams. Innovative space-saving solutions.
• atago solutions GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerger effective January 1, 2026 - atago solutions GmbH was fully integrated into Hodapp GmbH & Co. KG, strengthening the company's capabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• GEZE: GEZE is a German specialist in door and window hardware, automation, and control systems for building technology. Partially comparable as Hodapp also develops in-house control systems and door automation, though GEZE focuses on hardware/automation rather than the door panels themselves.
• Record (ASSA ABLOY): Record is a Swiss manufacturer of automatic door systems for industrial and infrastructure applications, now part of ASSA ABLOY. Comparable as a Switzerland-based specialist in automated industrial doors serving rail, transit, and commercial infrastructure customers.
• Stöbich Brandschutz: Stöbich Brandschutz is a German specialist manufacturer of fire protection doors, curtains, and smoke protection systems. Partially comparable in the fire-protection door segment and DIN/EU certification stack, though focused specifically on fire/smoke containment rather than Hodapp's broader industrial/security portfolio.

Direct peers

• Gilgen Door Systems: Gilgen Door Systems is a Swiss manufacturer of industrial doors, high-speed doors, and platform screen doors for transit and infrastructure. Directly comparable in serving Swiss rail/transit customers and producing specialized industrial door systems for infrastructure projects.
• Novoferm: Novoferm is a leading European manufacturer of industrial doors, garage doors, and fire-protection doors with strong presence in Germany. Directly comparable as a DACH-region specialist serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure customers with steel-based door systems.
• Metaflex Doors: Metaflex is a Dutch specialist manufacturer of purpose-engineered doors for clean rooms, healthcare, and industrial applications. Directly comparable as a European niche specialist producing custom-engineered doors for demanding specifications and certifications.
• Hörmann: Hörmann is Europe's largest manufacturer of industrial, commercial, and residential doors and gates, headquartered in Germany. Directly comparable as the dominant European competitor in fire-rated, security, and industrial door systems across similar infrastructure and industrial end-markets.
• Teckentrup: Teckentrup is a German manufacturer specializing in steel doors and gates for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications. Directly comparable in product portfolio (steel doors, fire protection, security) and target market (industrial/infrastructure specifiers).

Regional players

• Wisniowski: Wisniowski is a Polish manufacturer of garage doors, industrial doors, gates, and fencing systems serving Central/Eastern Europe. Comparable as a regional steel door/gate manufacturer but primarily focused on residential and light commercial segments rather than Hodapp's heavy infrastructure niche.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions with a broad portfolio spanning mechanical and electromechanical locks, industrial doors, and entrance automation. Overlaps with Hodapp across high-security, fire-rated, and industrial door categories but operates at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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