What Electronic Entry Distributors does

Electronic Entry Distributors (EED) is a wholesale distributor of gate automation, telephone entry systems, access controls, and security devices, founded in 1972 and currently owned by Arbee, Inc. The company sells exclusively to licensed authorized installing dealers across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and the Caribbean through seven branch locations (Gardena, Fresno, Dallas, Tulsa, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Tampa) and a phone/fax/email ordering infrastructure, with no online ordering or direct-to-consumer channel. EED distributes products from 30+ manufacturers including Liftmaster, Doorking, HySecurity, Viking, Linear, FAAC, Ramset, and USAutomatic, organized into categories such as gate operators, keypad and phone entry systems, access controls, safety devices, traffic controls, and gate hardware.

EED's product portfolio is fundamentally physical hardware, with its sole software offering being Versa XS 4.0, a Windows-based configuration and management tool for EL2000SS and EL25 series telephone entry systems that provides cloud storage, bulk credential loading, and multi-user database synchronization. The company supplements distribution with consultative support from Regional Sales Managers who assist dealers with design, specification, sales, and installation, and a 48-hour sourcing capability for items not in its catalog. Professional staff hold over 150 years of combined industry experience, including CAGOI certified technicians.

EED's revenue model is hardware wholesale distribution through a channel-partner go-to-market: orders are placed via phone, fax, or email under credit, COD, or credit card terms, with no public pricing. All orders are dealer-restricted, and the company monetizes through resale margins on the manufacturer relationships catalogued across its website. The business carries no public funding history, no disclosed revenue, and no parent-company investment data beyond the ownership structure of Arbee, Inc.

Name

Electronic Entry Distributors

Legal name

Electronic Entry Distributors

Website

https://electronicentrydistributors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Electronic Entry Distributors is a wholesale distributor of gate automation, telephone entry systems, access controls, and security devices, founded in 1972. Selling exclusively to licensed installing dealers across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean through seven branch locations, with inventory from 30+ manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution of access control products including gate automation, telephone entry systems, perimeter security devices, and accessories to licensed installing dealers. Products sourced from multiple leading manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Electronic Entry Distributors is a wholesale distributor of access control, gate automation, telephone entry systems, perimeter security devices, and related accessories, selling exclusively to licensed authorized installing dealers across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and the Caribbean. Products are sourced from 30+ leading manufacturers including Liftmaster, Doorking, HySecurity, Viking, Linear, Eagle, All-O-Matic, Nice/Apollo, FAAC, and Ramset, and are ordered via phone, fax, or email through seven branch locations. EED's professional staff includes CAGOI certified technicians providing design, specification, sales, and installation support, with 48-hour sourcing for items not in the catalog.

Product overview

Electronic Entry Distributors (EED) operates as a wholesale distributor of access control products, not a software platform. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical security and access control products organized into categories including Gate Operators (barrier gates, swing/slide gate operators from Liftmaster, Doorking, HySecurity, Viking, FAAC, All-O-Matic, Nice/Apollo, Ramset, USAutomatic), Keypad & Phone Entry Systems (cellular and telephone entry systems from Cellgate, EMX, Viking, Linear), Access Controls (proximity card readers, transmitters, receivers from AWID, Eagle), Safety Devices & Accessories (sensing edges, photo eyes, vehicle detectors from Miller Edge), Security (cameras, intercoms, loop detectors), Gate Hardware & Accessories (magnetic locks, rollers, Knox boxes, AVI systems), Card Readers & Accessories (AWID long-range readers, badges, key tags), Radio Receivers & Transmitters (Linear remotes at various frequencies), Telephone Entry Systems (multi-tenant cellular systems), and Traffic Controls (gate arms, brackets). The sole software product is Versa XS 4.0, a Windows-based configuration tool for Telephone Entry Systems. Products are sourced from approximately 30+ manufacturers and distributed through seven branch locations serving dealers in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Gate Operators Comprehensive category of gate automation operators (barrier gates, swing, slide, and overhead gate operators) sourced from multiple leading manufacturers, sold wholesale to licensed installing dealers for residential and commercial gate automation projects.
• Keypad & Phone Entry Systems Wholesale distribution of keypads, telephone entry systems, and cellular entry systems for residential and commercial properties, sourced from manufacturers including Cellgate, EMX, Eagle, and Security Brands Inc.
• Access Controls Wholesale distribution of access control products including proximity card readers, transmitters, receivers, and standalone access control systems from AWID, Click2Enter, Eagle, and other manufacturers.
• Safety Devices & Accessories Wholesale distribution of safety devices including sensing edges, mounting channels, light curtains, vehicle detectors, and edge testers from Miller Edge and other manufacturers, intended to ensure UL325 compliance for gate installations.
• Security Products Wholesale distribution of security products including cameras, intercoms, monitors, loop detectors, photo eyes, siren-activated gates, and access control peripherals from Doorking, Comelit, SECO-LARM, OMRON, and other manufacturers.
• Gate Hardware & Accessories Wholesale distribution of gate hardware including magnetic locks, jamb track hardware, goose necks, rollers, guide rollers, Knox fire boxes, tandem gate kits, power inverters, and AVI systems from All-O-Matic, Locinox, RENO A&E, and other manufacturers.
• Card Readers & Accessories Wholesale distribution of proximity card readers, long-range readers, clamshell badges, key tags, UHF readers, and desktop readers from AWID and other manufacturers.
• Radio Receivers & Transmitters Wholesale distribution of radio transmitters and receivers including visor remotes, keychain remotes, rolling code receivers, and multi-format receivers from Linear and other manufacturers across various frequencies (318MHz, 433MHz, etc.).
• Telephone Entry Systems Wholesale distribution of multi-tenant and residential telephone entry systems including cellular-based systems, directory units, and networked entry systems from Linear, Security Brands Inc. (Ascent), Viking, and other manufacturers.
• Traffic Controls Wholesale distribution of traffic control products including gate arms, brackets, LED lights, harnesses, tracks, and power inverters used to manage vehicle access at gated entries.
• Versa XS 4.0 Software Microsoft Windows-based software for configuring, managing, and updating EL2000SS and EL25 Series Telephone Entry Systems sold by EED's dealer customers. Features include free cloud storage, menu-driven configuration, bulk credential loading, remote programming with multiple users, and role-based access (Administrator/Standard User).
• Platinum Mag24-08 Magnetic Lock Platinum Mag24-08 magnetic lock with 800 lbs holding force, outdoor/indoor rated, removable mounting bracket, electrical junction box, 24 VDC transformer included, 2-year limited warranty, distributed by EED.
• Platinum Mag13 Magnetic Lock Platinum Mag13 magnetic lock with 1300 lbs holding force, outdoor/indoor rated, removable mounting bracket, 2-year limited warranty, distributed by EED.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• LiftmastermajorOthersLeading manufacturer of gate operators and access control products. EED distributes Liftmaster products including gate operators (SL3000, SL595, SL585, RSW12U, RSL12U), wireless keypads (KPW250, KPW5), remote controls (893MAX, 895MAX, 877MAX), and MyQ-enabled accessories.
• DoorkingmajorOthersMajor gate operator and telephone entry system manufacturer. EED distributes Doorking products including models 9050, 9100, 9150, 9000, 9200 series, 9500 series, 6300, and traffic control products including automated spikes.
• HySecuritycoreOthersPremium gate operator manufacturer. Products include StrongArm series, SlideDriver series, SwingRiser, HydraSwing, SlideSmart DC, SwingSmart DC, and HydraLift product lines with various models for commercial and residential applications.
• VikingcoreOthersGate operator manufacturer. EED distributes Viking products including K-2/K-2 Solar, L-3, H-10, Q-7, R-6, F-1, T-21, G-5/G-5 Solar, X-9/X-9 Solar, and I-8/I-8SS models.
• LinearmajorOthersAccess control and gate operator manufacturer. Products include swing gate operators (HSLG, VS-GSLG, VS-GSWG), telephone entry systems (AE 500, AE 1000 Plus, AE 2000 Plus, AE 100), keypads, transmitters, and vehicle loop detectors.
• EaglemajorOthersGate operator manufacturer. EED distributes Eagle products including Eagle 2000-APT, Eagle 200/200 DC, Eagle I, Eagle II, and 1000/1000 DC/1000 FR/2000 FR models.
• All-O-MaticcoreOthersGate operator manufacturer. Products include overhead gate operators (OH-200 DC), swing gate operators (SW-350 DC, SW-325 DC, SW-300 DC), and slide gate operators (SL-100FP DC, SL-90 DC, SL-45 DC, SL-150).
• Nice / ApollomajorOthersGate operator manufacturer. EED distributes Nice/Apollo products including models 1500, 1550, 1600, 1650, 1724, 1824, 4300SW/4500SW, 3500ELT/3600ETL, 8300SL/8500SL, and various remotes.
• FAACmajorOthersInternational gate operator manufacturer. Products include 844 E R, S418, 400 series, J Series bollards, S800H, S450H, 402, and 412 models.
• Miller EdgecoreOthersSafety device manufacturer. Products include sensing edges (ME110, MGR20, MGS20), Reflecti-Guard photo optic sensors, Prime-GUARD thru-beam sensors, GEM-10X gate edge module, and various mounting channels.
• AIPHONEcoreOthersIntercom and entry system manufacturer. Products include TL-2000, JPS-4AEDF, and JOS-1V intercom systems.
• AWIDcoreOthersProximity card reader and access control manufacturer. Products include SR-2400 short range reader, SP-6820, CS proximity cards, key tags, LR3000/LR2000 long range readers, and UHF tags/cards.
• RENO A&EcoreOthersLoop detector and vehicle detection manufacturer. Products include PLH/PLB preformed loops, BX-LP low power detector, AX/B/BXC series detectors, and AVI-X transmitter/AVI-B receiver for automatic vehicle identification.
• EMXcoreOthersVehicle loop detector and safety device manufacturer. Products include ULTRA V2 D-TEK, ULTRA II D-TEK, IRB-MON safety photo beam, IRB-RET retroreflective photoeye, CS303 CarSense vehicle detector, and various MVP products.
• AES GlobalminorOthersCellular and IP-based entry system manufacturer. Products include OPYN PRO IP and OPYN IP callbox systems with keypad and proximity readers.
• CellgatecoreOthersCellular access control manufacturer. Products include Watchman W450 and W410 cellular/WiFi keypads for access control.
• Security Brands Inc.majorOthersAccess control and telephone entry manufacturer. Products include Advantage DG card readers, Ascent K1/T1/X1 cellular systems, PhoneLink 500, ADV-1000/1000i keypads, and Ridge wireless keypads.
• DiablominorOthersPower and detection equipment. Products include box heaters, solar panels, DSP series loop detectors, and AVI-TX transmitters.
• LocinoxcoreOthersGate hardware and accessories manufacturer. Products include MAMMOTH 180 self-closing hinges, SAMSON gate closers, VERTICLOSE closers, MAG locks, and ELECTRADROP drop bolts.
• ElikaminorOthersWireless access control manufacturer. Products include Elika 76 wireless keypad, Elika 2101 with security video camera, and Elika 460 wireless telephone/access control system.
• Multi-CodeminorOthersRadio transmitter and receiver manufacturer for gate automation applications.
• SolartechminorOthersSolar power solutions for gate operators. Products include SPM series solar panels (SPM005P through SPM140P), and related mounting/connection accessories.
• RamsetmajorOthersGate operator manufacturer. Products include All Secure slide gate operator, RAM 30/50/100/300/1000/2000/3030 models with various capacities.
• USAutomaticmajorOthersGate operator manufacturer. Products include Patriot I/II, Patriot RSL, Ranger 500S/500D, various transmitters, receivers, and LCR wireless keypads.
• SECO-LARMcoreOthersSecurity and access control equipment. Products include SK-1123-SQ, SK-3523-SDQ keypads, E-942FC series strikes, and SA-027WQ siren alarms.
• BD LoopscoreOthersVehicle loop products. Products include saw-cut loops, direct burial loops, pizza wheel/wedge tools, E-Z detector checker, BD-MEGGER tester, and BD-LG loop sealant.
• EDIcoreOthersLoop detector manufacturer. Products include LMA-1150, LMA-1250/LMA-1250-LP, LMA-1400, and LMA-1800/LMA-1800-LP series.
• Click2EnterminorOthersCellular access control manufacturer. Products include C2E-IV4 cellular entry system.
• MMTCminorOthersControl equipment manufacturer. Products include NEMA 1 and NEMA 4 controls.
• ComelitminorOthersIntercom and access control manufacturer. Products include HFX-700M intercom and color monitor kit, VIP kits.
• Platinum Access SystemscoreOthersGate operator manufacturer. Products include BLSW814, BLSW1016, BLSW2212, BLSL840, BLSL2250, BLSL3060 slide gate operators and ACTP715 barrier gate.
• GTOminorOthersGate operator manufacturer.
• SCOminorOthersAccess control product manufacturer.
• Allen BradleyminorOthersIndustrial automation equipment manufacturer. Products include Photo Eye 60-2728.
• OMRONminorOthersIndustrial automation manufacturer. Products include E3K sensors.
• Arbee, Inc.coreOthersParent company ownership - EED is currently owned by Arbee, Inc.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Hager Companies: Hager Companies is a manufacturer of commercial door hardware, including electrified locks and access control-adjacent products. It is comparable to EED's portfolio as a supplier of door and gate hardware ecosystem components, though Hager is a manufacturer rather than a distributor and does not compete directly.

Broad incumbents

• Wesco International: Wesco (which acquired Anixter) is a global distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products including security and access control. It overlaps with EED in the electrical apparatus and security distribution space but operates as a broad incumbent across many verticals rather than specializing in access control/gate automation.
• Rexel USA: Rexel is a global electrical distribution group with operations in the US focused on electrical, lighting, and energy management products for commercial and industrial customers. It is a broad incumbent peer with overlap to EED in wholesale electrical apparatus distribution, though it does not specialize in access control.
• Sonepar USA: Sonepar is one of the largest electrical distribution companies globally, with a US footprint that includes electrical apparatus, lighting, and security products. It overlaps with EED in wholesale electrical equipment distribution but is a broad incumbent operating across many product lines and customer segments.
• ScanSource: ScanSource is a value-added distributor of technology products including physical security, access control, and networking solutions. It serves resellers and integrators with multi-vendor solutions, making it a broader incumbent comparable to EED's multi-brand wholesale model but with a tech-forward portfolio.
• Graybar: Graybar is a leading North American distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products, including security and access control equipment. It is a broad incumbent comparable to EED in the wholesale distribution of electrical apparatus, but operates at scale with a much broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• LockNet: LockNet is a specialized provider of commercial locksmith, door hardware, and access control solutions serving multi-site customers and dealers. It is comparable to EED as a focused security/access control distributor with technical expertise and direct-to-dealer fulfillment, though it leans more toward managed services.
• Security Lock Distributors: Security Lock Distributors is a wholesale distributor of door hardware, locks, and access control products serving locksmiths and security dealers. It is a direct peer to EED in the wholesale distribution of access control and security hardware to authorized trade customers, with comparable dealer-only GTM.
• ADI Global Distribution: ADI Global is the largest wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products in North America, serving dealers and integrators across access control, intrusion, video, and fire. It directly competes with EED in the access control distribution channel but operates at a much larger scale with a national branch network and digital ordering infrastructure.
• Access Hardware Supply: Access Hardware Supply is a wholesale distributor of commercial door hardware, access control, and electronic security products serving dealers and integrators. It is a direct peer to EED with a multi-brand catalog of access control and door hardware, serving a similar licensed dealer customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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