Gates and Controls

What Gates and Controls does

Gates and Controls is a wholesale distributor of automatic gate operators and access control equipment, selling exclusively to authorized installation dealers rather than to end-users. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company operates seven owned branch and warehouse locations across Washington (Spokane, Seattle), Oregon (Portland), and California (Pleasanton, Sacramento, Corona, San Diego), supplemented by a 24/7 authenticated online ordering portal.

The product catalog spans approximately 80 manufacturer brands and 30+ categories, including slide and swing gate operators, barrier gates, crash-rated barriers, M30/M50-rated bollards, card access systems, keypads, radio receivers and transmitters, intercom and telephone entry systems (single- and multi-resident), photo eyes, safety edges, solar power kits, battery backups, transformers, wire and cable, batteries, and surveillance cameras. Underlying distribution capability combines a multi-state physical fulfillment network with proprietary technical resources — the in-house GCI Tech Info / House Brand archive, the Gate University training video library, and the Gate Talk industry blog — that support dealer product selection, installation, and UL 325 compliance work.

Monetization is straightforward wholesale distribution: registered dealers purchase products at discounted pricing visible only after login authentication, while pricing remains non-public for non-dealers. Revenue is generated through product sales at wholesale margins across hardware categories, with no software subscriptions, services revenue, financing products, or disclosed transaction-based fees visible in the data. Marketing is conducted through the e-commerce website, content (blog and training videos), and direct branch relationships. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent entity, funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, or public-market signals.

Name

Gates and Controls

Legal name

Gates and Controls, Inc.

Website

https://gatesandcontrols.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gates and Controls is a Portland-based wholesale distributor selling automatic gate operators, access control equipment, and related hardware exclusively to authorized installation dealers across Washington, Oregon, and California via seven branch locations and a 24/7 dealer online portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Gate Automation, Access Control & Operator Repair (HSAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Gate operator distribution
• Access control equipment
• Wholesale security products
• Automated gate systems
• Barrier gate supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution to Dealers: Wholesale distribution of automatic gate operators, access control systems, and related equipment to authorized installation dealers. Revenue generated through product sales at wholesale margins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gates and Controls is a wholesale distributor of automatic gate operators, access control equipment, and related safety/security products, selling exclusively to authorized installation dealers. The company offers a multi-brand catalog spanning slide and swing gate operators, barrier gates, crash barriers, bollards, card access systems, keypads, intercoms, and installation accessories sourced from 80+ manufacturers. Distribution is delivered through seven physical branch locations across Washington, Oregon, and California, supplemented by a 24/7 online dealer ordering portal.

Product overview

Gates and Controls is a wholesale distributor serving automatic gate and access control professionals, operating exclusively through authorized dealer networks. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of automated gate operators including slide gate operators (OPER Slide) and swing gate operators (OPER Swing) for residential and commercial applications. Their product ecosystem includes access control solutions such as card access systems, keypads, radio receivers and transmitters, intercom systems (single and multi-resident), and surveillance cameras. Safety products include photo eyes, safety edges, and fire access integration devices. Additional offerings comprise barrier gates for traffic control, crash-rated barriers for high-security applications, bollards (M30/M50 rated), solar power systems, battery backups, wire/cable, transformers, and batteries in various capacities. The company distributes products from multiple manufacturers including LiftMaster, HySecurity, DoorKing, FAAC International, Viking Access, Miller Edge, CellGate, and others. They also provide an extensive Technical Information Archive with installation guides, troubleshooting resources, and educational materials for dealer training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Slide Gate Operators Automated gate operators designed for sliding gates, including residential and commercial models from brands such as LiftMaster, HySecurity, and DoorKing. Sold to authorized access control installation dealers.
• Swing Gate Operators Automated gate operators for swing/single-leaf or double-leaf gates, distributed from brands including LiftMaster, FAAC, and HySecurity. Sold to authorized access control installation dealers.
• Barrier Gates Automated barrier arm operators for traffic control, parking facilities, and high-security access points, including FAAC and HySecurity models. Sold to authorized dealers.
• Crash Barriers High-security crash-rated barrier operators designed to stop or slow vehicle threats at controlled access points. Sold to authorized dealers.
• Commercial Door Operators Automated operators for commercial overhead doors and rolling steel doors. Sold to authorized dealers.
• Card Access Systems Electronic access control systems using proximity cards, key fobs, or credentials for secure entry management. Sold to authorized dealers.
• Keypads Access control keypads for secure entry using PIN codes, from manufacturers such as DoorKing and Seco-Larm. Sold to authorized dealers.
• Radio Receivers Wireless radio receivers that accept signals from transmitters to activate gate operators remotely. Sold to authorized dealers.
• Radio Transmitters Remote wireless transmitters (clickers) used to open and close automated gates, compatible with various receiver brands. Sold to authorized dealers.
• Intercom Systems

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LiftMaster (Chamberlain Group)coreOthersMajor manufacturer partner supplying gate operators and related access control equipment. Listed as primary vendor with tariff surcharges noted (10-27% on parts/circuit boards, 5-10% on operators effective 9/16/25).
• Nice/HySecurity/LinearcoreOthersMajor manufacturer partner supplying gate operators and barrier gates. Subject to varying tariff surcharges (3-90% on parts, 0-15% on operators/crash barriers). Price increase of 2-8% effective 5/1/2025, 2% on 5/1/26.
• DoorKingcoreOthersManufacturer partner supplying gate operators and telephone entry systems. Subject to 5% price increase effective 1/5/2026.
• FAAC InternationalcoreOthersManufacturer partner supplying barrier operators and bollards. Subject to 10% tariff surcharge effective 6/9/25.
• Viking Access SystemscoreOthersManufacturer partner supplying gate operators. Products include controllers, transformers, batteries.
• Miller EdgecoreOthersSafety equipment manufacturer supplying light curtains and safety edges. Subject to 23-29% increase on 6ft light curtains, 2-4% on OptiGuard effective 5/9/2025.
• FAAC (Bollards)coreOthersManufacturer partner supplying M30 and M50 rated bollards, pit systems, and hydraulic bollard control units.
• HySecurity (Bollards)coreOthersManufacturer partner supplying M30 and M50 rated bollards, both fixed and removable configurations.
• CellGate dba CelAccess SystemsminorOthersSupplier of standalone camera systems and cellular-based access control products.
• OptexminorOthersSafety equipment manufacturer supplying photo eyes. Subject to 9% tariff surcharge effective 6/16/25 and 4-7% price increase effective 4/1/2025.
• Locinox USAminorOthersManufacturer partner supplying gate hardware. Subject to 7.5% tariff surcharge effective Jan 1 2026, 2.5% effective 9/2/25, and approx. 2% price increase effective 1/1/2025.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ADI Global Distribution: Wholesale distributor of low-voltage security, access control, and surveillance products serving professional dealers and integrators. Highly comparable as a B2B-only security products distributor, though operating at national scale across many product categories versus Gates and Controls' regional gate/access control specialization.
• DH Pace: Distributor and service provider for commercial doors, docks, gates, and access control solutions with regional branch operations across multiple US states. Comparable in physical-distribution model, branch footprint, and core product categories (gates, access control, commercial door operators).
• Security Lock Distributors: Wholesale distributor of locks, access control devices, and door hardware to locksmith and security professional channels. Comparable as a credentialed-dealer-only distributor focused on access and locking categories.
• Access Hardware Supply: Wholesale distributor of access control hardware, electronic locks, and door hardware serving locksmiths and security dealers in the western United States. Closest comparable on access control wholesale focus and dealer-channel model.
• Camtronics (Mouser Electronics sister brand): Wholesale distributor of low-voltage electronics, surveillance, and access control products serving dealers and integrators. Comparable in B2B distribution model and product mix across access control and security electronics.

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: Global security products company spanning electronic access control, locks, and door hardware; brands like Kantech and Linear Pro Access appear in Gates and Controls' catalog. Comparable on access control and locking products, though far larger and broader in scope.
• Wesco / Anixter: Global distributor of electrical, communications, and security products including access control and surveillance. Comparable in wholesale distribution of access control and low-voltage security products but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• LiftMaster (Chamberlain Group): Largest US manufacturer of automatic gate operators, garage door openers, and access control systems; a core vendor partner of Gates and Controls. Comparable product line but operates as a manufacturer rather than a distributor, and represents both a supply dependency and competitive risk.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global access solutions conglomerate owning brands like HID Global, Securitron, and Seco-Larm, all of which appear in Gates and Controls' catalog. Comparable as a major access control manufacturer and indirect competitor through channel partners.
• DoorKing: Established US manufacturer of gate operators and telephone entry systems, also a key vendor partner. Comparable in gate operator and access control categories but sells both direct and through distributors, including Gates and Controls.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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