What Gardesa does

Gardesa S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of armored security doors (porte blindate) headquartered in Cortemaggiore, Piacenza, founded in 1979 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bertolotto S.p.A. since December 30, 2020, when Bertolotto acquired the company from Assa Abloy. Gardesa designs, produces, and sells certified burglar-resistant doors across antieffrazione Classes 1-6, fire-rated models (EI130/EI260), electronic keyless-entry doors, and double-leaf configurations, with custom sizes, finishes, and panel materials as standard offerings. Proprietary technology includes the Sen.t.in.el integrated active alarm system, the Matrix double-map lock with field-recodeable keys, a patented false frame assembly system with adjustable fixing brackets, and rock-wool-based thermal/acoustic insulation providing up to 42 dB sound reduction.

The product portfolio spans Classic, Design, and Modern lines and named models such as Regular, Solid, Giotto, Florence, Venice, Compact, and Mimetic, complemented by the Albert Porte and Albert Express sub-brands (the latter offering rapid factory delivery of pre-configured doors through qualified partners). Revenue is generated primarily from one-time unit sales through a network of qualified authorised dealers and certified installers across Italy, augmented by direct inquiry handling via the corporate website, with quote-based pricing that varies by security class, size, finish, and customisation. Target customers are residential homeowners (single-family homes, villas, apartments), building and condominium managers, and small commercial/industrial premises in Italy, with Bertolotto Group-level exports to the United States, France, and Asia providing an international distribution tailwind. All products are certified to European standard UNI ENV 1627 by authorised laboratories (Istedil, CSI, Istituto Giordano), and the company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and FSC chain-of-custody certifications audited by Bureau Veritas.

Name

Gardesa

Legal name

Gardesa S.p.A.

Website

https://gardesa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gardesa S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer, founded in 1979 and based in Cortemaggiore, that designs and produces certified armored security doors (Class 1-6 antieffrazione, fire-rated, electronic) sold primarily to Italian residential homeowners, building managers, and small commercial customers through a national authorised dealer and installer network under Bertolotto Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Doors

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ), Alarm Systems & Monitoring Kits Retail (CRAIAMAG)

Keywords

• Armored security doors
• Burglar resistant doors
• Fire rated doors
• Electronic security doors
• Steel entry doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Cortemaggiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Security Door Sales (One-Time): Revenue is generated from the one-time sale of security/burglar-resistant doors and panels, including standard, design, and fire-rated models. Sales are made through a network of qualified partners and direct points of sale, with installation services potentially offered through certified installers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gardesa designs, manufactures, and sells armored security doors (porte blindate) in steel-reinforced construction, organized by security class (Class 1–6), design style (Classiche, Design, Moderne), and special type (fire-rated Tagliafuoco, electronic keyless Elettroniche, double-leaf Due Ante). The portfolio includes made-to-measure customization, premium finishes, integrated electronic locks and the proprietary Sen.t.in.el active alarm system, sold primarily through an authorized Italian dealer and installer network with the Albert Express sub-brand offering ready-to-deliver standard sizes.

Product overview

Gardesa is an Italian manufacturer of armored security doors (porte blindate) established in 1979 and headquartered in Cortemaggiore, Piacenza. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized by security class (Class 3 and Class 4), design style (Classic, Modern, Design), and special types (Fire-rated Tagliafuoco, Electronic keyless-entry, and Double-leaf Due Ante configurations). Individual product lines include Regular, Solid (featuring innovative aluminum cladding), Giotto (fire-rated EI130/EI260), Florence (concealed hinges), Venice (concealed hinges with wood frames), Compact (Class 3), and Mimetic (concealed hinge minimal design). The portfolio also includes panel accessories (Aluminum, Pantographed, Pantoquadra, Pantoclassica), electronic lock accessories (Yale, bseries, ekey, MOTORCLICK), and the Sen.t.in.el active alarm system. Gardesa operates under the Bertolotto Group following the December 2020 acquisition from Assa Abloy, and expanded through the Albert Export acquisition in February 2022, incorporating the Albert Express ready-to-ship sub-brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Albert Express: A product line offering ready-to-deliver armored doors in standard market sizes, providing rapid service for qualified partners.
• Albert Porte

Products and services

• Porte Blindate Classiche (Classic Armored Doors)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 42 dB acoustic insulation equivalent to a busy road
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Albert Export srlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2022Gardesa S.p.A. acquired the security door production branch of Albert Export srl, a Piacenza-based manufacturer producing high-end, fully customisable security doors since the late 1970s. The acquisition incorporated part of Albert Export's production structure into Gardesa's facilities while maintaining all existing workforce. The Albert Porte brand was added to the Gardesa portfolio, leading to the Albert Express ready-delivery line.
• Bureau VeritassupportingOthersBureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services. It provides Gardesa with ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environmental), and ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety) certifications, validating the company's management systems against international standards.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)supportingOthersFSC is an international non-governmental organisation that certifies responsibly managed forests. Gardesa holds FSC certification ensuring that wood-based materials used in door panels and frames come from forests managed responsibly according to FSC's environmental, social, and economic standards.
• Istituto GiordanosupportingOthersIstituto Giordano is an authorised external testing laboratory designated by the Italian Ministry for testing and certifying security doors. Gardesa submits door samples to Istituto Giordano for antieffrazione resistance testing according to European standard UNI ENV 1627.
• IstedilsupportingOthersIstedil is an authorised external testing laboratory for security door certification in Italy, conducting antieffrazione resistance tests (Classes 1-6) and other performance tests on Gardesa's door samples.
• CSI (IMQ Group)supportingOthersCSI (now part of the IMQ Group) is an authorised testing and certification body for security door products in Italy, conducting resistance and performance tests per European standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hörmann: Europe's largest door manufacturer, with broad residential, commercial, and industrial door offerings including security-rated front doors. Not a specialist in Italian antieffrazione certification but provides overlapping capability at scale across multiple European geographies.
• Assa Abloy: Swedish multinational and former Gardesa owner (2008-2020), with a ~€9B revenue portfolio spanning door openings, locks, and electronic access. Provides overlapping certified security-door capability across European markets but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Wisniowski: Polish manufacturer of residential doors, garage doors, and fencing with growing penetration of certified security door segments in Central Europe. Comparable on product-platform structure and emerging premium-segment focus.

Direct peers

• Torterolo & Re: Italian manufacturer of security doors (porte blindate) with a comparable product portfolio across antieffrazione classes, fire ratings, and electronic access. Competes head-to-head with Gardesa in the Italian mid- and premium-residential segment.
• Dierre: Italy's largest and most established armored-security door manufacturer, offering Class 1-4 antieffrazione doors, fire-rated options, and electronic lock integrations. Direct competitor to Gardesa in the Italian residential security-door market with overlapping product structure and dealer-channel model.
• Confortevole: Italian manufacturer of armored security doors serving residential customers in Italy. Overlaps with Gardesa on antieffrazione certification and made-to-measure customization in the mid-premium segment.
• Alias Srl: Italian security door brand offering Class 3-4 antieffrazione doors and made-to-measure customization. Now part of the Kindo Group; directly comparable to Gardesa on product range and Italian dealer-channel go-to-market.
• Vighi Security Doors: Italian premium security door maker specializing in high-end Class 3-4 armored doors with strong design and customization. Closely comparable to Gardesa's premium positioning, particularly the Florence and Venice design lines.

Regional players

• Fichet: French specialist in high-security doors and locks, part of the Assa Abloy group. Comparable on certification levels and electronic integration, primarily serving the French market but overlapping Italian premium-demand customer profiles.
• Picard Serrures: French manufacturer of certified A2P-rated security doors with comparable antieffrazione-equivalent certification tiers. Regional competitor with similar premium-residential positioning but primarily French-market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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