Copas Systems

What Copas Systems does

Copas Systèmes SA is a French installer and maintainer of automatic door systems, industrial closures, and vehicle access solutions, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss group Gilgen Door Systems since early 2023. Founded in 1992 from the merger of L'Invulnérable's manufacturing activities with installation and maintenance operations of the broader COPAS group (which was previously focused on elevators and overhead cranes), the company serves approximately 7,700 customers across France through a network of 13 regional agencies and 3 in-house production sites located in Guilherand-Granges, Parçay-Meslay, and Moissy-Cramayel. Copas Systèmes employs approximately 280-300 qualified personnel and addresses multiple vertical segments, with primary focus on healthcare facilities, retail and commerce, banking and insurance, industry and logistics, and secondary segments in public transport, defense, tourism, and property management.

The company's product portfolio spans automatic sliding door mechanisms (SL 15, SL 35, SL 45), curved automatic doors (SC 35), folding doors (FFM), swing door operators (FD 10, FD 20), industrial closures (rolling grilles, steel/aluminum/micro-perforated/transparent shutters, sectional doors, rapid-opening industrial doors), and vehicle access solutions (sliding gates, swing gates, rising barriers, tilting doors). Underlying technical platforms include the Gilgen Connect IoT ecosystem providing cloud-based asset management, remote door monitoring, and mobile control applications, as well as dedicated modernization kits for upgrading legacy SLM and SLX drive mechanisms. The portfolio also includes high-security variants such as RC2/RC3 anti-intrusion doors and hermetic sliding doors for hygiene-sensitive environments. In April 2025, the company launched the SL 15, a modular, digital, silent, and eco-responsible sliding door mechanism targeted at the price-competitive mid-market.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: equipment installation (hardware sales), maintenance contracts structured as recurring subscriptions across three tiers (Preventia for preventive maintenance, Performa for preventive plus corrective, and Optima for comprehensive coverage including parts), spare parts sales, and modernization services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company manages 63,000 pieces of equipment under maintenance contracts and executes approximately 150,000 maintenance interventions annually, of which 50,000 are preventive visits, providing a recurring revenue base. Distribution is conducted exclusively through direct enterprise field sales via the 13 regional agencies, supplemented by a 24/7 customer service hotline and a digital customer portal (E-StoriQ), with the Gilgen Door Systems affiliation providing access to international product development and global brand backing.

Name

Copas Systems

Legal name

Copas Systèmes SA

Website

https://copas-systemes.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Copas Systèmes SA is a French installer and maintainer of automatic doors, industrial closures, and vehicle access systems, serving 7,700 customers across healthcare, retail, banking, industry, and public sectors through 13 regional agencies in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Guilherand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Installation: Installation of automatic doors, industrial closures, and vehicle access systems throughout France through a network of 13 local agencies.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Preventive and corrective maintenance services including Preventia (preventive), Performa (preventive and corrective), and Optima (preventive, corrective and parts) contract tiers.
3. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts for automatic doors including control cards, panic devices, battery packs, and drive belts.
4. Modernization Services: Partial or complete renovation of existing door installations with upgrade kits to extend equipment lifespan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Copas Systèmes manufactures, installs, and maintains automatic opening and closing systems including automatic sliding, swing, curved, and folding doors, industrial closures (rolling shutters, sectional doors, rapid-opening industrial doors), and vehicle access solutions (sliding gates, swing gates, rising barriers, tilting doors). The company sells and services its product portfolio across France through 13 regional agencies and 3 production sites, supported by tiered maintenance contracts (Preventia, Performa, Optima) and the Gilgen Connect IoT digital management platform.

Product overview

COPAS SYSTEMES is a subsidiary of Gilgen Door Systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of automatic door and industrial closure systems. The core product lines include sliding door mechanisms (SL 15, SL 35, SL 45), curved automatic doors (SC 35), folding doors (FFM), and swing door operators (FD 10, FD 20). Industrial closures encompass rolling grilles, steel/aluminum/transparent/micro-perforated shutters, sectional doors, and rapid-opening industrial doors. Vehicle access products include sliding gates, swing gates, rising barriers, and tilting doors. The Gilgen Connect IoT platform (Cloud Dashboard and Mobile APP) enables digital asset management and remote monitoring. Services include maintenance contracts (Preventia, Performa, Optima), spare parts, emergency repair, and modernization kits for upgrading older Gilgen drive mechanisms. The company operates 13 agencies across France with 3 production sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gilgen Connect: IoT and cloud-based platform for digital door and gate management, enabling remote monitoring, control, and asset management of automated door systems.

Products and services

• SL 15 Automatic Sliding Door Mechanism Modular electromechanical drive mechanism for automatic sliding doors with 1-2 door panel and 2-4 telescopic panel configurations, designed for silent, digital, and energy-efficient operation across residential, commercial, and enterprise entrances.
• SL 35 and SL 45 Sliding Door Mechanisms
• Curved Automatic Doors (SC 35)
• Folding Door System (FFM)
• Swing Door Operators (FD 10 and FD 20)
• Hermetic and Anti-Intrusion Sliding Doors
• Rolling Shutters and Security Grilles
• Sectional Doors
• Rapid-Opening Industrial Doors
• Vehicle Access Gates and Barriers
• Gilgen Connect IoT Platform
• Maintenance Contracts (Preventia, Performa, Optima)
• Modernization Kits and Renovation Services
• Spare Parts Supply

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000 total annual maintenance interventions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gilgen Door SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since beginning 2023, COPAS SYSTEMES became a subsidiary of the Swiss group Gilgen Door Systems. This affiliation provides stability, access to international expertise, and a comprehensive product portfolio. The relationship enables technology sharing, global brand backing, and strategic alignment with the parent company's direction.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global Swedish leader in access solutions with a comprehensive automatic door portfolio under brands like Besam, Crawford, and Albany. Comparable to COPAS as a broad incumbent serving commercial, industrial, and residential access markets with significantly greater scale and international reach.
• dormakaba: Swiss-based global provider of access, security, and entrance solutions including automatic sliding and swing doors. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering integrated access control and door automation across commercial and industrial markets.
• KONE Entrance Solutions: Entrance automation arm of Finnish elevator giant KONE, providing automatic doors and access solutions integrated with elevator systems. Comparable to COPAS as a broader incumbent offering automatic doors, though primarily tied to vertical transportation projects.

Direct peers

• GEZE: German specialist in door, window, and safety technology with a strong automatic door systems portfolio. Directly comparable to COPAS as a specialist manufacturer and supplier of automatic sliding, swing, and folding door systems for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Record: Swedish/Italian automatic door specialist with a long heritage in entrance automation. Directly comparable to COPAS as a specialist provider of automatic door systems for commercial, healthcare, and public buildings across Europe.
• Tormax: Swiss manufacturer of automatic door systems including sliding, swing, and folding doors for commercial and industrial applications. Directly comparable to COPAS as a specialist competitor focused on door automation mechanisms and operator systems.
• Manusa: Spanish specialist in automatic doors and access control systems for commercial buildings, hospitals, and public facilities. Directly comparable to COPAS as a European specialist in door automation with similar product breadth and vertical coverage.
• Portalp: French automatic door specialist directly competing with COPAS in the same French market. Closely comparable as a domestic French competitor with similar automatic door installation and maintenance offerings across commercial and industrial customers.
• Boon Edam: Netherlands-based specialist in entrance security solutions including revolving doors, speed gates, and automatic sliding doors. Directly comparable to COPAS as a European specialist in commercial entrance automation with similar high-security product offerings.

Regional players

• Stanley Access Technologies: US-based automatic door specialist under Stanley Black & Decker providing sliding, swing, and revolving door systems. Comparable to COPAS as a specialist automatic door provider, but primarily serves the North American market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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