Gilgen Door Systems

What Gilgen Door Systems does

Gilgen Door Systems AG is a Swiss manufacturer of automatic drive systems and complete solutions for doors, gates, and platform screen doors, headquartered in Schwarzenburg, Canton of Bern, and founded in 1961 by Jakob Gilgen Senior. The company designs and produces automatic sliding, swing, revolving, folding, and curved sliding doors, alongside fire-protection and burglar-resistant variants, security airlocks and turnstiles, industrial gate systems, and a dedicated mass-transit product line comprising full-height Platform Screen Doors (PSD), Automatic Platform Gates (APG), Gap Management Systems (GMS), and integrated advertising displays (MétroMEDIA/MétroLIGHT). Its technology base centers on precision electromechanical drive engineering developed since the founder's 1961 patent, extended by the Gilgen Connect IoT platform that enables cloud-based remote monitoring, control, and maintenance of installed systems via dashboard, mobile, and control-panel interfaces. Underlying product families include the new SL 15 sliding door operator and FD 10-F fire-protection drive.

The company monetizes through four streams: (1) hardware sales of complete door and PSD systems, (2) recurring maintenance and service contracts (90,000+ servicing contracts in Switzerland with 3–9 hour response times), (3) modernization/upgrading of legacy installations, and (4) customization for bespoke architectural applications. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct field sales through six wholly-owned subsidiaries (Switzerland, Germany, France/Copas-Systemes, Italy, Spain, Australia) and indirect sales via certified partners in 70+ countries; pricing is quote-based and project-specific with multi-year contract cadences for service. End markets span commercial buildings, mass transit and metro operators, industrial/logistics, healthcare, financial services, aviation, and tourism. Since 2011, Gilgen has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Nabtesco Group.

Name

Gilgen Door Systems

Legal name

Gilgen Door Systems AG

Website

https://gilgendoorsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automatic Door and Gate Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Intercom & Video Entry Integration with Smart Locks (HSAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Automatic door systems
• Platform screen doors
• Gate operators
• Door maintenance services
• IoT door management

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwarzenburg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Door and Gate System Products: Sale of automatic sliding doors, swing doors, revolving doors, folding doors, curved sliding doors, and custom-made solutions for doors and gates
2. Platform Screen Doors: Sale and installation of platform screen doors and automatic platform gates for metro and mass transit systems
3. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Over 90,000 servicing contracts providing recurring maintenance services, with response times of 3-9 hours for maintenance contracts
4. Modernization Services: Upgrading and modernizing existing door and gate systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gilgen Door Systems designs, manufactures, and services automatic door and gate drive systems (sliding, swing, revolving, folding, curved) as well as Platform Screen Doors (PSD) and Automatic Platform Gates (APG) for metro and mass transit. It complements the hardware portfolio with the Gilgen Connect IoT platform for remote monitoring and over 90,000 recurring maintenance and modernization contracts delivered through six subsidiaries and partner networks across 70+ countries.

Product overview

Gilgen Door Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of automatic door and gate systems as a Swiss market leader. The core product lines include automatic sliding doors (available in standard, frameless, slim frame, layered glass variants with special options for fire prevention, escape routes, energy efficiency, burglar-resistance, hermetic sealing, and bullet resistance), swing door drive units, curved sliding doors, folding doors, and revolving doors. The company also provides platform screen doors (PSD) and automatic platform gates (APG) for metro/transit applications, along with gap management systems and MétroMEDIA advertising integrations. Gate systems encompass swing gates, sliding gates, folding gates, industrial doors, and barriers. The Gilgen Connect IoT platform enables remote monitoring and management of connected systems via cloud dashboard and mobile applications. Custom made solutions address unique architectural requirements including invisibility designs, water operation, and weather-resistant systems. The recent SL 15 sliding door operator represents their next-generation product with modular design and intelligent networking capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gilgen Connect: IoT-enabled cloud platform for remote monitoring, control, and management of door and gate systems, including mobile app and cloud dashboard functionality.

Products and services

• Automatic Sliding Doors Engineered automatic sliding door systems for commercial, healthcare, financial, and industrial buildings, configurable with safety, fire, and security options.
• Swing Door Drive Units Automatic swing door operator units combining style, safety, and fluid passage for commercial and public buildings.
• Curved Sliding Doors Curved automatic sliding doors designed for architecturally demanding entrances and custom facades.
• Folding Doors Automatic folding door systems for wide openings in commercial and industrial settings.
• Revolving Doors Automatic revolving and carousel doors for high-traffic commercial and public building entrances.
• Platform Screen Doors (PSD) Full-height platform screen doors for metro and railway stations, providing a certified safety barrier between passengers and train tracks, deployed in Hong Kong, Paris, Sydney, and Saas-Fee metros.
• Automatic Platform Gates (APG) Mid-height automatic platform gates for transit applications, delivering a safety barrier with passenger visibility for metro and rail stations.
• Gate Systems Automatic gate operators and systems for residential, commercial, and industrial sites, including swing, sliding, and folding gates, industrial sliding doors, and barriers.
• SL 15 Sliding Door Drive Next-generation modular sliding door operator with quiet operation and intelligent networking for advanced operation and maintenance.
• FD 10-F Fire Protection Drive Certified fire protection drive for side-hung leaf applications with a 70mm drive height, interlock function, low-energy operation, and servo opening support.
• Security Doors High-security door systems including RC2/RC3 burglar-resistant sliding doors, security revolving doors, pedestrian airlocks, sensor airlocks, high tripods, and half-height turnstiles for banks and high-security sites.
• Gilgen Connect IoT Platform IoT-enabled cloud platform for remote monitoring, operation, and maintenance of door and gate systems, accessible through a cloud dashboard and mobile/control panel interface.
• Custom Made Solutions Bespoke engineered door, gate, cabin, platform, funicular railway, and sliding roof solutions for unique architectural and environmental requirements including invisibility, water operation, and weather resistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response times of 3-9 hours for maintenance contracts
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WS-TürautomatikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Gilgen Door Systems acquired WS-Türautomatik in the Hesse region of Germany to expand its presence and capabilities in that market. This acquisition strengthens Gilgen's position in the German market.
• ButzbachminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership between Butzbach and Gilgen Door Systems focusing on service and high-quality gate solutions in Switzerland. Two long-established companies combining their strengths.
• Access Entry Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Gilgen Door Systems became a shareholder in its Australian business partner Access Entry Pty Ltd and established its own branch in Sydney. Key contract won for Sydney Metro platform screen door systems.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• dormakaba: dormakaba is a Swiss-headquartered global leader in access, entrance, and door solutions, with a portfolio including automatic sliding doors, revolving doors, and security doors. It is the closest direct competitor to Gilgen's architectural door systems business.
• GEZE: GEZE GmbH is a German manufacturer of automatic door systems, swing/sliding door drives, and smoke/heat exhaust ventilation systems. It directly competes with Gilgen's core automatic door drive and service business across Europe.
• Tormax: Tormax (a Gilgen Door Systems brand in some markets and historically a Swiss automatic door specialist) manufactures automatic sliding doors, swing doors, and folding doors. It is a direct functional peer in the European architectural automatic door drive segment.
• Stanley Access Technologies: Stanley Access Technologies is a major US manufacturer and installer of automatic sliding doors, swing doors, and revolving doors for commercial buildings. It directly competes with Gilgen on automatic doors and related service contracts.
• Horton Automatics: Horton Automatics is a US-based manufacturer of automatic sliding, swinging, and revolving door systems, with a focus on commercial buildings. It is a direct functional peer in automatic door operators and entrance systems.
• record (ASSA ABLOY): record is a Swiss automatic door manufacturer (part of ASSA ABLOY) producing sliding, swing, and revolving door drives. As a Swiss-headquartered automatic door specialist, it directly competes with Gilgen in the DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the world's largest access solutions group, with branded subsidiaries offering automatic doors, access control, and security solutions. It competes broadly with Gilgen's full door systems and access control portfolio.

Emerging players

• Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies / Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems: Knorr-Bremse and its subsidiaries supply platform screen doors and automatic platform gates for mass transit systems globally. It is the primary direct competitor in Gilgen's Platform Screen Door (PSD) line of business.
• Hyundai Elevator / Faiveley Transport: Hyundai Elevator and Faiveley Transport (now part of Wabtec) supply platform screen doors and transit access systems across Asia and Europe. They are partial competitors to Gilgen's PSD/transit business.

Others

• Nabtesco Group (parent): Nabtesco Corporation is Gilgen Door Systems' Japanese parent since 2011 and a global leader in motion control, precision equipment, and transportation safety systems. It is the corporate parent and provides relevant adjacent exposure to automated motion systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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