Hotron
Hotron is a 1968-founded sensor manufacturer (headquartered in Carlow, Ireland) that designs and produces automatic door sensors, safety devices, and switches for OEMs, installers, and end users in retail, healthcare, and industrial markets across EMEA, Japan, and Asia-Pacific.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersCarlow, Ireland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hotron does
Hotron is a privately held sensor manufacturer founded in 1968 by Tadamori Honda in Tokyo, Japan, and currently headquartered in Carlow, Ireland as Hotron Ltd. The company designs and manufactures sensors, safety devices, and switches for the global automatic door industry, serving OEMs of automatic sliding, swing, and industrial doors as well as professional installers and end users across retail, healthcare, and industrial facilities. Its product portfolio spans active infrared sensors (HR100-CT, 3H-IR14C, SSS-5), microwave sensors (HR900, HR-Robus, ClearWave), dual-technology sensors (SSR-3, KABUTO), industrial sensors rated up to 7m mounting height, finger guards, push pads, touchless activation switches, and wireless accessories such as the FT400 remote.
The company's underlying technology centres on active infrared sensing (which compares reflected infrared snapshots to detect presence and movement), microwave detection, and combined dual-technology approaches. Proprietary capabilities include real-time environmental self-adjustment to reduce false activations and a "Door Learn" feature for environment-specific tuning. Products comply with EN 16005 European safety standards and are positioned as easy to install, with instructions printed on the sensor body and simple dip-switch configuration.
Hotron operates a B2B hardware sales model with quote-based pricing, no publicly disclosed list prices, and direct sales channels via its Ireland office (EMEA sales, marketing, customer support, and global distribution), Japan entity (sensor design and manufacturing), and Taiwan office (China and Southeast Asia sales). The company employs over 100 people globally and ships orders placed before 11am GMT the same day. Recent product activity — including the FT400 wireless remote, HR900 microwave sensor, 3H-IR14C launch, and SSS-5 upgrade — indicates ongoing R&D output rather than retrenchment.
Hotron firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hotron
- Legal name
- Hotron Ltd.
- Website
- https://hotron.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Hotron is a 1968-founded sensor manufacturer (headquartered in Carlow, Ireland) that designs and produces automatic door sensors, safety devices, and switches for OEMs, installers, and end users in retail, healthcare, and industrial markets across EMEA, Japan, and Asia-Pacific.
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Hotron industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automatic Door Sensors and Safety Devices
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)
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Where Hotron is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carlow
- HQ country
- Ireland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
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Hotron business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: Hotron generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of automatic door sensors, safety devices, and switches. The company sells a complete catalogue of products for automatic sliding doors, swing doors, and industrial doors along with an extensive range of touch and touchless door switches. Products are sold globally through direct sales and distribution channels.
- Accessories and Components: Sale of complementary products including remote controls (FT400), receivers (WR-24), mounting brackets, and sensor seals. These accessories support the core sensor products and provide ongoing revenue from the installed base.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B Industrial Products - Quote-based pricing |
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Hotron product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hotron designs and manufactures sensors, safety devices, and switches for the global automatic door industry. Its product portfolio spans sliding door sensors, swing door sensors, industrial door sensors, and a complete range of touch and touchless door activation switches, sold primarily to automatic door manufacturers and professional installers. The company uses active infrared, microwave, and dual-technology detection methods engineered for pedestrian safety and reliable door operation.
Product overview
Hotron is a manufacturer of sensors, safety devices, and switches for the global automatic door industry. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Carlow, Ireland, the company offers a complete product portfolio spanning three main door categories: sliding doors (including SSR-3, SSR-3-ER, HR100-CT, HR900, HP Safety Beam, 3H-IR14/3H-IR14C), swing doors (including SSS-5 six-spot safety sensor, FP60/FP200 finger guards, HandiTap push pads, stainless steel back-lit push pads), and industrial doors (including KABUTO, HR-Robus, HR400-IND, HR100-8m, RLK31 safety beams, ULD loop detectors). The company also provides comprehensive door switch and access control solutions including the FT400 wireless remote, AerWave/J-Wave touch-free switches, ClearWave microwave switch, WT-400 wireless switch, ClearGuard public toilet access control, and antimicrobial copper push pads. Hotron's products utilize active infrared, microwave, and dual-technology sensing methods for door activation and pedestrian safety. The company operates globally with offices in Ireland (Sales & Marketing for Europe, Middle East & Africa), Japan (Sensor Design, Manufacturing & Sales), and Taiwan (China & South East Asia), employing over 100 people and protecting millions of people globally with their sensors.
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Products and services
- SSR-3 Dual technology sliding door activation and safety sensor combining two detection methods for reliable door operation and pedestrian safety, designed for integration into automatic sliding door systems.
- SSR-3-ER 3-in-1 sensor with dual technology for escape route and standard door activation and safety, designed for emergency exits in automatic door systems.
- HR100-CT Infrared technology sliding door activation and safety sensor; Hotron's most popular sensor globally, known for pedestrian safety, reliable performance, and fast, flexible installation.
- HR900 Microwave technology sliding door activation sensor with sleek modern styling, ideal for slim sliding door operators.
- HP Safety Beam Single or double set of infrared safety beams for enhanced protection around automatic sliding doors.
- 3H-IR14 / 3H-IR14C Infrared technology sensors for sliding door activation and safety, or side screen safety. The 3H-IR14C offers multiple applications with pinpoint accuracy and compact design.
- SSS-5 Infrared technology six-spot swing door safety sensor providing a one-meter-wide pedestrian safety zone from a single module, with EN 16005 compliance.
- FP60 Finger Guard Roller blind type swing door finger protection device with hidden screws for enhanced safety around automatic swing doors.
- FP200 Finger Protector Roller blind type swing door finger protector for injury prevention around automatic swing doors.
- HandiTap Push Pad Hardwired and wireless push pads for swing door activation, available in 92cm and 23cm tall versions.
- Stainless Steel Back-lit Push Pad Light guiding LED technology back-lit stainless steel push pads for easy visibility in low-light conditions at automatic swing doors.
- Transmitters & Receivers Handheld radio controlled transmitters and receivers for wireless door activation control in automatic door systems.
- KABUTO Dual technology industrial door activation and safety sensor with mounting height up to 6.5m, designed for high-speed industrial doors.
- HR-Robus Microwave technology industrial door activation sensor with mounting height up to 7m, designed for high-speed industrial doors.
- HR400-IND Infrared technology industrial door activation and safety sensor with mounting height up to 5m for industrial door applications.
- HR100-8m Infrared technology industrial door activation and safety sensor with mounting height up to 3m for industrial door applications.
- RLK31 Reflective type safety beam for industrial door protection in industrial and high-speed door applications.
- ULD Single and dual channel underground loop coil detector for vehicle or heavy object detection at industrial doors.
- FT400 Wireless Remote Control Fob style wireless (2.4GHz) automatic door remote control with detection range up to 10 meters and 12-month battery life at 50 operations per day, supporting 4 functions: open, hold open, close, and lock.
- AerWave Wireless and touch-free door activation switch using infrared technology for hygienic door control in automatic door installations.
- J-Wave Slim profile touch-free door activation switch using active infrared technology for automatic door installations.
- WT-400 Wireless slim profile automatic door activation switch for touch-free or touch operation at automatic doors.
- ClearWave Touch-free door activation switch using microwave technology for hands-free door operation at automatic doors.
- ClearGuard Barrier-free public toilet door access control system for accessible washroom applications.
- Stainless Steel Push Pads Durable hardwired and wireless stainless steel push pads for automatic door activation.
- Antimicrobial Copper Push Pad Hygienic antimicrobial copper-coated push pads for reduced bacterial transmission at automatic doors.
- EN16005 Test Box EN16005 sensor safety field test box for verifying compliance with European automatic door safety standards.
Quantifiable outcome
- False door activations reduced through real-time environmental self-adjustment
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Customer profileNamed customers5 records
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Hotron technology and API
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Competitive moat4 records
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Frequently asked questions about Hotron
What does Hotron do?
Hotron designs and manufactures sensors, safety devices, and switches for the global automatic door industry. Its product portfolio spans sliding door sensors, swing door sensors, industrial door sensors, and a complete range of touch and touchless door activation switches, sold primarily to automatic door manufacturers and professional installers. The company uses active infrared, microwave, and dual-technology detection methods engineered for pedestrian safety and reliable door operation.
Is Hotron a public or private company?
Hotron is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Hotron founded?
Hotron was founded in 1968. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Hotron based?
Hotron is headquartered in Carlow, Ireland, in the Europe region.
How does Hotron make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Components.
Does Hotron have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hotron.
What industry is Hotron in?
Hotron's product category is Automatic Door Sensors and Safety Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAIAI, Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices). Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3823.