What Electro Automation does

Electro Automation is a UK and Ireland-based physical security and automation systems integrator, operating as a tri-jurisdictional group with separate legal entities in Northern Ireland (Electro Automation (NI) Ltd, Lisburn), the Republic of Ireland (Electro Automation Ltd, Dublin HQ at E.A. House, Damastown Industrial Park), and Great Britain (Electro Automation (UK) Ltd, Birmingham). Founded in 1984 and employing 250+ staff across the three regional hubs, the company designs, installs, and maintains bespoke security and automation systems for commercial, residential, and infrastructure customers.

The core product portfolio covers nine product lines: Access Control, Gates & Automation, Doors & Automation, Car Parking Systems, Video Surveillance (both on-premise and cloud-based), Traffic Control Barriers & Solutions, Turnstiles, Bespoke Products, and the NEAT Gates residential sub-brand. These are deployed individually or as integrated solutions for enterprise clients and are paired with a services wrap of bespoke design, turnstile hire, production facilities and workshop fabrication, planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, and gate safety/force testing compliance services. Notable delivery credentials include 50,000+ successful installations and marquee projects at Manchester City Stadium, London Luton Airport, Gatwick Airport, AIB Head Office Belfast, The Titanic Quarter, WuXi Biologics, and QPark Smithfield.

The business operates a direct enterprise field-sales motion with skilled in-house engineers and technicians, no intermediary reseller layer, and a quote-based bespoke pricing model. Revenue is split between one-time installation projects and recurring maintenance/service contracts (24-hour support, planned and reactive maintenance, gate safety testing, turnstile hire), which together generate a services-and-capex mix with a recurring tail from the installed base. The company holds the four major ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001) alongside sector accreditations including PSA Ireland, ADSA, DHF, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS, and CSCS.

Name

Electro Automation

Legal name

Electro Automation (NI) Ltd

Website

https://electroautomation.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Electro Automation is a UK and Ireland physical security and automation systems integrator that designs, installs, and maintains bespoke gates, access control, CCTV, turnstiles, doors, and traffic management solutions for commercial, residential, and infrastructure customers across three regional hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security and Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Automation & Smart Device Electrical Prewire (Controls, Sensors, Hubs) (HSAOADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Sensors & Safety Automation (Sensors, Light Curtains, Safety PLCs) (IMAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Security systems integration
• Access control solutions
• Automatic gate installation
• Video surveillance systems
• Traffic control barriers

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisburn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Design and Installation: Design, install, and maintain bespoke systems for gates, doors, CCTV, access control, and traffic management. Revenue generated from new installation projects for commercial, residential, and infrastructure environments.
2. Maintenance Services: 24-hour support, planned maintenance programmes, and rapid reactive call-out services. Ongoing revenue from service contracts and maintenance agreements.
3. Turnstile Hire: Temporary turnstile hire services for events and short-term installations.
4. Gate Safety and Force Testing: Safety compliance testing services for automatic gates including force testing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Electro Automation designs, installs, and maintains physical security and automation systems including automated gates, automatic doors, access control, CCTV/video surveillance, turnstiles, traffic control barriers, and car parking systems. The company delivers bespoke integrated solutions plus 24-hour maintenance, gate safety and force testing, and turnstile hire services to commercial, residential, and infrastructure clients across the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

Electro Automation is a physical security and automation solutions provider offering a portfolio of interconnected systems. The core product portfolio consists of Access Control (scalable enterprise systems for managing multiple sites and users), Video Surveillance (cloud-based and on-premise CCTV), Gates & Automation, Doors & Automation, Car Parking Systems, Traffic Control Barriers & Solutions, Turnstiles, and Bespoke Products. These products work together as integrated security solutions for commercial, residential, and infrastructure environments. The company also offers NEAT Gates as a residential-specific sub-brand featuring stylish aluminium gates. Services include design, installation, and 24-hour maintenance support across all product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEAT Gates: Stylish aluminium gates combining modern design with strong residential security.

Products and services

• Access Control Scalable enterprise access control systems managing multiple sites, users, and complex security requirements. Designed for commercial enterprises, infrastructure operators, and large facilities that need centralised control over who enters and moves through their premises.
• Gates & Automation Automated gates providing secure, reliable access control for all property types, from residential homes to commercial and industrial sites. Includes design, installation, and ongoing maintenance with safety compliance.
• Doors & Automation Automatic door systems improving accessibility, safety, and convenience in buildings for commercial, healthcare, public sector, and retail premises.
• Car Parking Systems Smart parking systems for efficient vehicle access and revenue management, deployed at commercial car parks, mixed-use developments, and infrastructure sites.
• Video Surveillance Cloud-based and on-premise video surveillance systems (CCTV) that integrate into buildings, used by commercial, residential, and infrastructure clients for security monitoring.
• Traffic Control Barriers & Solutions Automatic barriers delivering secure and efficient vehicle access control for car parks, commercial sites, airports, and infrastructure facilities.
• Turnstiles Secure turnstile systems controlling pedestrian access with smooth, efficient flow, used at stadiums, commercial buildings, and event venues.
• Bespoke Products Custom automation solutions designed and manufactured in-house to meet unique project requirements, tailored to specific commercial, industrial, or residential needs.
• NEAT Gates Stylish aluminium gates combining modern design with strong residential security, sold as a sub-brand of Electro Automation targeting style-conscious homeowners.
• Turnstile Hire Temporary turnstile hire services for events, venues, and short-term installations across the UK and Ireland.
• Planned Maintenance Scheduled planned maintenance programmes for installed security and automation systems, supporting long-term reliability and regulatory compliance for commercial, infrastructure, and residential customers.
• Reactive Maintenance & 24-Hour Support Rapid reactive call-out and 24-hour support service for installed security and automation systems, available across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
• Gate Safety & Force Testing Safety compliance testing services for automatic gates, including force testing to ensure regulatory compliance for commercial, industrial, and residential gate installations.

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Automatic Door and Security Systems Association (ADSA)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking, standards guidance, and professional development for automatic door and security systems companies.
• Door and Hardware Federation (DHF)minorOthersTrade association membership representing door and hardware industry interests and setting industry standards.
• Private Security Authority (PSA) - IrelandcoreOthersLicensed contractor status required for operating as private security provider in the Republic of Ireland. Regulatory compliance partnership.
• ConstructionlineminorOthersUK Government certification scheme membership enabling Electro Automation to be found in supplier catalogues for public sector construction projects.
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)minorOthersSkills certification scheme membership ensuring workforce has appropriate health and safety qualifications for construction work.
• SafeContractorminorOthersHealth and safety accreditation scheme providing third-party verification of contractor safety practices for UK operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Securi-Guard: Ireland/UK security services and installation provider across manned guarding, electronic security, and access control. Comparable Ireland/UK footprint with overlapping services for commercial, public sector, and infrastructure customers.
• Chris Lewis Fire & Security: UK-based fire and security systems integrator serving commercial and infrastructure customers with access control, CCTV, intruder alarms, and life safety. Directly comparable mid-size UK integrator with similar in-house installation model and enterprise multi-product portfolio.
• Reliance High-Tech: UK-based security and fire systems integrator with multi-site enterprise deployment capability. Directly comparable UK integrator focusing on critical infrastructure and commercial customers with a similar direct-install GTM motion.
• Banham: London-based locksmith, gate, door, and security installer serving residential estates and commercial clients since 1926. Closely comparable UK company in gates, doors, and access control, with strong residential positioning and direct installation model.
• Jacksons Fencing: UK manufacturer and installer of perimeter fencing and automated gates for commercial, residential, and infrastructure customers. Directly comparable in automated gates and perimeter security with overlapping customer segments and delivery model.
• DSSL Group: UK security and AV systems integrator providing access control, CCTV, and integrated solutions to enterprise customers. Comparable UK systems integrator serving similar commercial and infrastructure end-markets with similar product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• FAAC (Nice Group): Global manufacturer of automated gate, door, and barrier operators now part of Nice Group. Overlaps significantly in gate/door automation products but operates as a global equipment manufacturer rather than a regional integrator.
• CAME: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of gate automation, access control, and parking systems. Broad incumbent with overlapping product portfolio across gates, doors, turnstiles, and access control, operating internationally at much larger scale.
• Automatic Systems: Belgian/European manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle access control equipment, including turnstiles, speed gates, and barriers. Overlaps with EA's turnstile and traffic barrier lines as a European manufacturer with deeper product depth and broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Ambit Automation: UK-based installer of gate and door automation systems for commercial and residential customers. Comparable product scope (gates, barriers, doors) at smaller scale, providing regional competitive context for EA's UK automation business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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