Cardin Elettronica

What Cardin Elettronica does

Cardin Elettronica S.p.A. is an Italian designer and manufacturer of gate automation and electronic access control systems, founded in 1974 in Codognè (Treviso) and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Riello Elettronica Group since 2011. The company's product portfolio is organized into two main lines: AUTOMATION (sliding-gate operators SERIE SL/SLi, swing-gate operators SERIE BL/BLi/HL, garage and sectional-door operators SERIE GL, road barriers SERIE EL, and parking protection SERIE PL) and ELECTRONICS (programmers, radio controls in FM/AM/transceiver configurations, command and safety devices, infrared barriers, and warning lights). Recent named product additions include the LIBERTÉ 4G intercom and video intercom (2018), DRACO rapid-action sliding gate operator (2018), ECU electronic control unit data exchange (2018), and ICON LED flashing beacon (2019). A proprietary configuration software stack (ACD148SW, CARDINTX_SW, MORPHKEYSW, INTPRG-3G-WF, MYCARDIN) and the Ultimate Cardin App (launched November 2022, free in six languages for iOS and Android) support the hardware ecosystem.

The company sells through direct sales offices in Italy (Codognè), Germany (BKH Sicherheitstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Ludwigshafen), and France (Cardin Elettronica France, Lisses and Marseille), with an additional distributor and installer network accessed through the Ultimate Cardin App's authenticated portal. Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of automation motors, electronic control units, radio control devices, safety accessories, and intercom systems, with software offered free of charge as an installation and configuration tool. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; distribution-facing pricing is gated behind installer login in the mobile app. End-user demand funnels through professional installers and system integrators who integrate Cardin products into residential, commercial, and industrial gate, door, and barrier installations, while secondary demand comes from homeowners and property managers seeking automated access solutions.

Cardin leads the AUTOMATION business area within the Riello Elettronica Group, which comprises 23 companies operating 9 production plants worldwide across POWER, AUTOMATION, and SAFETY & SECURITY. The company maintains ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety certification and operates EU Directive 2019/1937-compliant whistleblowing channels. Operating geographies span Italy, Germany, France, and Russian-language market support via the website and app, with 50 years of continuous operating history (1974–2024) and 101–250 employees.

Name

Cardin Elettronica

Legal name

Cardin Elettronica S.p.A.

Website

https://cardin.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cardin Elettronica is an Italian designer and manufacturer of gate, door, and road-barrier automation systems, plus electronic access control hardware, serving professional installers, distributors, and system integrators in Italy, Germany, France, and other European markets through direct sales offices and a digital channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Access Control and Gate Automation Hardware

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Gate Automation, Access Control & Operator Repair (HSAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Gate automation systems
• Access control electronics
• Radio remote controls
• Automatic door operators
• Video intercom systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Codognè

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gate and Door Automation Hardware: Sale of automation systems for sliding gates, swing gates, garage doors, sectional doors, and industrial applications. Includes motorization hardware, control units, and accessories.
2. Electronic Control Products: Sale of electronic programmers, radio controls, command and safety devices, infrared barriers, warning lights, and related electronic components for access control systems.
3. Intercom and Communication Systems: Sale of 4G intercom and videointercom systems including the LIBERTÉ product line for residential and commercial access control.
4. Software and Configuration Tools: Free software downloads for configuration and programming of Cardin products including ACD148SW, CARDINTX_SW, MORPHKEYSW, INTPRG-3G-WF, and MyCardin management software.
5. Mobile Application (Ultimate Cardin App): Free mobile application for iOS and Android providing catalog access, technical documentation, price lists (for distributors), and exclusive functions like quote creation. Revenue derived from hardware sales facilitated by the app.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cardin Elettronica designs, manufactures, and distributes automation systems for gates (sliding, swing, underground), garage and sectional doors, road barriers, and parking protection, along with electronic access control products including radio controls (FM/AM/transceiver), electronic programmers, command and safety devices, infrared barriers, warning lights, and 4G video intercoms. The company sells through a network of installers, distributors, and direct sales offices in Italy, Germany, and France.

Product overview

Cardin Elettronica offers a comprehensive portfolio of automation and electronic products for access control systems. The product range is organized into two main categories: AUTOMATION (gate operators and barriers) and ELECTRONICS (control devices). Automation products include multiple series for sliding gates (SERIE SL, SLi), swing gates (SERIE BL, BLi, HL), garage doors (SERIE GL), road barriers (SERIE EL), and parking protection (SERIE PL), complemented by auxiliary safety devices (SERIE RL) and accessories. Electronic products encompass programmers, radio controls (in FM, AM, and transceiver configurations), command/safety devices, infrared barriers, and warning lights. The portfolio also includes named products like ICON (LED beacon), DRACO (rapid sliding gate operator), ECU (data exchange), and LIBERTE' (4G intercom/videointercom). Software offerings include configuration software for receivers and transmitters, smartphone apps (CRD ONE, CRD TWO), and the Ultimate Cardin App for distributors and installers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sliding Gate Automation Systems (SERIE SL / SLi) Complete line of sliding gate automation products for gates of all dimensions; compact with complete standard equipment, integrating seamlessly into all gate types and resistant to atmospheric agents.
• Swing Gate Automation Systems (SERIE BL / BLi / HL) Swing gate automation suited for installations with oversize columns, unaligned hinges, reduced-size columns, or where complete hiding of automation is required; includes in-built variants for industrial swing-gate manufacturers.
• Garage and Sectional Door Automation (SERIE GL) Automation easily fitted to counterbalanced garage doors; chain-guided automation for sectional doors that accompanies doors throughout their entire course, maximizing performance and protecting the door over time.
• Road Barrier Automation (SERIE EL) Road barrier automation delivering pure efficiency and complete performance with impeccable movement, visually appealing even when at rest.
• Electromechanical Parking Place Protection (SERIE PL) Robust parking place protection with silent electronic movement that blends seamlessly into any architectural context.
• Auxiliary Safety Devices (SERIE RL) Auxiliary safety devices that are reliable, precise, and robust for every solution; aluminium columns for fastening photoelectric cells, key-operated switches, safety edges, and related accessories.
• Electronic Programmers Electronic control devices for efficient machines, easy to program and equipped with solutions for all possible situations.
• Radio Controls Radio control systems in FM, AM, transceiver, and industrial configurations with great range; extremely efficient, high-quality devices designed not to disturb and not to be disturbed.
• Command and Safety Devices Systems for command and control of access installations from fixed positions using secret codes or transponders; includes metallic mass detectors for magnetic fields and wireless safety devices for safety edges.
• Infrared Barriers Photoelectric cells for guaranteeing safety of automated closures; wide range of products covering different applications and requirements.
• Warning Lights LED warning lights that are efficient and distinguishable in all situations, even when switched off.
• LIBERTE' 4G Intercom and Video Intercom System 4G intercom and videointercom systems for modern connectivity requirements in residential and commercial access control.
• ICON LED Flashing Beacon Electronic LED flashing beacon for visual signaling in gate automation and access control systems.
• DRACO Rapid Action Sliding Gate Operator Rapid action sliding gate automation with fast closing capabilities.
• ECU Data Exchange System Electronic control unit interface for data exchange between automation devices.
• Ultimate Cardin App Free mobile application providing catalog browsing, technical and commercial documentation; dedicated login for distributors and installers to access price lists and exclusive functions including estimate creation.
• Cardin Configuration Software Suite (ACD148SW, CARDINTX_SW, RCQ449W00, MORPHKEYSW, INTPRG-3G-WF, MYCARDIN) Free downloadable software tools for programming and configuring Cardin automation controllers, S500 receivers (including 3G and WiFi variants), Morpheus transmitters, and management of Cardin automation systems.
• Cardin Smartphone Apps (CRD ONE, CRD TWO) Smartphone applications serving as electronic control unit interfaces for Cardin automation systems.
• S500 Receiver Family with PGBASE500 Programming Base Family of outdoor receivers with smartphone integration (3G/WiFi variants), RFID memorization programming base, and SAFEPRC4/SAFEPRC8 wireless safety edge and SAFECDR4/SAFECDR8 photoelectric cell radioshield systems.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Riello Elettronica GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Cardin Elettronica became part of the Riello Elettronica Group in 2011. This partnership provides Cardin with greater possibility for comparison, stronger stimulus for research, and a wider field of vision projected towards the future. Cardin Elettronica leads the AUTOMATION area of the group, offering solutions for automation and remote control of closing, safety, and security systems. The Riello Group operates globally with 23 companies and 9 production plants worldwide in POWER, AUTOMATION, and SAFETY & SECURITY sectors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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