Alban Giacomo

What Alban Giacomo does

Alban Giacomo spa, operating under the brand AGB, is a privately held Italian manufacturer of door, window, and shutter hardware founded in 1947 and headquartered in Romano d'Ezzelino (Vicenza province), Italy. The company produces locks, cylinders, hinges, bolts, multipoint locks, window hardware, pivot-window hardware, sliding systems, shutter hardware, and a dedicated line of fire-resistant door hardware for the hospitality sector (hotel locks and hinges). Core technical differentiation rests on patented products — including the Genio Euro profile cylinder, the Touch contactless magnetic door catcher, and the Touch & Close privacy system — alongside the Eclipse concealed hinge family and a lift-slide window/door system (IMAGO+, XC/XC S-Line). Continuous product development is anchored in AGBLab, an internal R&D laboratory.

AGB operates an exclusively B2B go-to-market model with no direct-to-consumer sales. Products are distributed through an extensive Italian reseller and dealer network (searchable by province and product category) and through a dedicated export department for international markets via [email protected]. The company maintains 100% Made in Italy production across three facilities — Romano d'Ezzelino (headquarters), Pove del Grappa (cylinders plant), and Cassola (logistics and production) — as a deliberate strategic positioning against competitors who have delocalized. Quality management is certified to ISO 9001 by DNV.

Revenue mechanics are hardware sales through the reseller channel; pricing is not publicly disclosed and the company sells to a diversified mix of hardware dealers, joiners, installers, window/door dealers, design professionals (architects and interior designers), and vertical customers in the hospitality/hotel sector. The company is family-owned by the Alban family, with fully paid-up share capital of €5,000,000 i.v., no external investors, and no disclosed funding rounds. M&A activity is present, including the 2021 acquisition of Bonaiti Serrature.

Name

Alban Giacomo

Legal name

Alban Giacomo spa

Website

https://agb.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Alban Giacomo (AGB) is a privately held Italian manufacturer founded in 1947 that produces locks, cylinders, hinges, and hardware for doors, windows, shutters, and fire-resistant hotel applications. It distributes exclusively through an Italian reseller network and an international export channel, serving dealers, joiners, installers, designers, and the hospitality sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Door and Window Hardware

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Door hardware
• Window hardware
• Locking systems
• Fire resistant hardware
• Sliding door systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Vicenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Door and Window Hardware Sales: AGB manufactures and sells door hardware (locks, cylinders, hinges, bolts) and window hardware (multipoint locks, window hardware, pivot window hardware, sliding systems, shutter hardware). Products are sold through an extensive network of Italian and international resellers and dealers.
2. Fire Resistant Door Hardware: Specialized hotel locks and hinges for fire-resistant doors, serving the hospitality sector with dedicated hardware solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alban Giacomo (AGB) manufactures and sells door hardware (locks, cylinders, hinges, bolts), window hardware (multipoint locks, hardware for windows and pivot windows, sliding systems, shutter hardware), and fire-resistant door hardware for the hospitality sector. Production is carried out entirely in three Italian facilities, and finished products are distributed through an Italian reseller and dealer network supplemented by an international export department.

Product overview

Alban Giacomo (AGB) is an Italian manufacturer of door and window hardware, operating as a single unified product portfolio organized into three main categories: Door Hardware (Locks, Cylinders, Hinges, Bolts), Window Hardware (Multipoint locks, Hardware for windows, Hardware for pivot windows, Sliding systems, Hardware for shutters), and Fire Resistant Door Hardware (Locks for hotels, Hinges for hotels). The company produces 100% in Italy across three facilities and maintains an AGBLab Research & Development laboratory. Key branded products include the ZERO concealed handle system, REVOLUTION XT internal door lock, Wave minimal handle, TOUCH and Touch & Close contactless magnetic door catchers, Genio patented Euro profile cylinder, and Eclipse series high-loading concealed hinges. The company also offers sliding systems including IMAGO+ lift-slide and XC/XC S-Line for PVC windows. Products are browsed by category (door hardware, window hardware, fire resistant door hardware) or by interest group (Design, Security, Performances).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Locks Mechanical and electronic locking mechanisms for internal and external doors, including mortise locks, rim locks, and specialized hotel lock systems.
• Cylinders Euro profile cylinders including the patented Genio Euro profile cylinder with advanced security features.
• Hinges Door hinges including concealed hinges, visible hinges, and high-loading capacity concealed hinges like the Eclipse series.
• Bolts Door bolts and shoot bolts for securing doors.
• Multipoint Locks Multi-point locking systems for windows providing enhanced security and sealing.
• Hardware for Windows Complete window hardware solutions including operators, handles, and accessories for various window types.
• Hardware for Pivot Windows Specialized hardware for pivot and top-hinged windows.
• Sliding Systems Sliding door and window systems including lift-slide mechanisms, pocket door systems, and the IMAGO+ lift-slide system.
• Hardware for Shutters Hardware components for exterior shutters and blinds.
• Locks for Hotels Fire-resistant door hardware specifically designed for hotel applications, including magnetic contactless door catchers and privacy solutions.
• Hinges for Hotels Fire-resistant hinges designed for hotel door applications.
• ZERO Concealed Handle System Concealed handle system featuring minimalist design for doors.
• REVOLUTION XT Lock for internal doors offering balance between design and performance.
• Wave Minimal door handle that combines grip and closure functionality.
• TOUCH Patented contactless magnetic door catcher allowing free choice of handle for internal doors.
• Touch & Close Contactless magnetic door catcher that protects room privacy using patented magnetic contact technology.
• Genio Euro Profile Cylinder Euro profile cylinder with patent protection, designed for enhanced security applications.
• Eclipse 5.0 Concealed Hinge High loading capacity concealed hinge for heavy-duty door applications.
• Eclipse 3.2 HD Concealed Hinge Concealed hinge for high loading capacity doors.
• Eclipse 3.4 HD Concealed Hinge Concealed hinge for high loading capacity doors.
• Eclipse 3.2 HD SELF Concealed Hinge Concealed hinge with integrated closing system for high loading capacity doors.
• IMAGO+ Lift-Slide System Lift-slide system for creative sliding door solutions beyond traditional boundaries.
• XC and XC S-Line Lift-Slide System Lift and slide system designed for PVC windows.
• ClimaZero Window Hardware System Window hardware system featuring maximum design and improved walkability.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in locks and door hardware with a broad portfolio spanning mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic access solutions. Directly comparable to AGB on lock, cylinder, and architectural hardware categories, but operates at massive global scale across many segments.
• Allegion: US-listed pure-play door security and hardware company with brands like Schlage and CISA. Competes with AGB in mechanical locks, cylinders, and door hardware for commercial and residential markets, though at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• dormakaba: Swiss-based global provider of access solutions, door hardware, and entrance systems. Overlaps with AGB in commercial door hardware and hotel access solutions, while also offering electronic and integrated building access platforms.

Direct peers

• Roto Frank: German manufacturer of window and door hardware, including multipoint locks, sliding systems, and tilt-turn hardware. Highly comparable to AGB on the window hardware side, serving similar joiner and window manufacturer customers across Europe.
• HOPPE: European leader in window and door handles and hardware. Competes directly with AGB in the design-led handle and hardware segment for interior and exterior doors, with strong presence in the same architectural and joiner channels.
• GEZE: German manufacturer of door, window, and safety technology including hinges, closers, and access systems. Comparable to AGB on premium door hardware for commercial and hospitality applications, with overlapping product categories.
• CISA (Cisa Locks): Italian lock manufacturer with a long heritage in security cylinders and door locks, now part of Allegion. Direct Italian competitor to AGB on locks and cylinders for residential and commercial applications.
• Mottura Serrature di Sicurezza: Italian maker of high-security locks and cylinders for residential and commercial doors. Direct peer to AGB on the Italian lock market with comparable Made in Italy positioning and overlapping dealer channel.
• Bonaiti Serrature: Italian manufacturer of security locks for doors and windows, now owned by Alban Giacomo following the 2021 acquisition. The closest peer to AGB as a directly owned subsidiary and historic competitor in the Italian cylinder and lock market.

Regional players

• KFV (Karl Fliether GmbH & Co. KG): German manufacturer of multipoint locking systems and window hardware, part of the Gretsch-Unitas group. Comparable to AGB on multipoint locks and window hardware, serving primarily German-speaking and broader European markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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M&A1 record

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