AFCA
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersGenas, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AFCA does
AFCA (legal entity A.F.C.A.) is a French private company (Société par actions simplifiée, SAS) headquartered in Genas, France (registered capital €1,020,000; RCS Lyon 400 364 550), specializing in the distribution and manufacture of door and gate automation systems. The company sells electromechanical motors and motor reducers for sliding gates, swing gates, garage doors, rolling shutters, and barriers, complemented by electronic control units, photocells, transmitters, flashing lights, proximity readers, control cabinets, and electromagnetic locks. Its proprietary 'able.' product line spans 14 distinct series (SL, TL, LN, HY, AR, UG, BA, DC-DD, TM, CX, FX, PX, TX, AC-AX) covering installation scenarios from small residential gates to 4,000 kg industrial sliding gates, while a legacy V2 line is being transitioned to the new brand. AFCA also operates as the official French distributor for FADINI, INTRATONE, CEBEL FRANCE, SOMFY, Carlo Gavazzi, COMBIARIALDO, Cogelec, ROZOH, and ACM, providing a multi-brand portfolio covering automation, access control, and perimeter products.
The company serves three primary segments — Industry (industrial facilities, warehouses, commercial properties), Collectivity/Public Sector (municipal buildings, schools, public institutions), and Residential (individual homeowners) — through a hybrid B2B/B2C go-to-market. Channels include an own e-commerce storefront (afca.fr/boutique1/), a territory-assigned professional installer network, and a personalized 'Espace Pro' portal with dedicated commercial technicians. Two mobile apps (Able to Install for technicians; Able to Use for end-users) support connected motor control via WiFi. Pricing is predominantly quote-based with listed retail prices on some e-commerce SKUs; standard payment terms are 30 days end-of-month, with cash-on-delivery for first orders and prepayment for orders under €120 HT. AFCA claims 30+ years of industry experience and a 95% order shipment rate within 48 hours, with technical support delivered via phone, email, and remote video-conference/augmented-reality troubleshooting. Geographic scope is France-only with no disclosed international expansion, and the company is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent entity, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A activity.
AFCA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AFCA
- Legal name
- A.F.C.A.
- Website
- https://afca.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AFCA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Door and Gate Automation Systems
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH), Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)
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Where AFCA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Genas
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
AFCA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Hardware sales - automation motors: Sale of electromechanical motors and motor reducers for sliding gates, swing gates, garage doors, rolling shutters, barriers, and industrial doors
- Accessories and spare parts: Sale of complementary accessories including radio receivers, transmitters, photocells, control cabinets, safety edges, pillars for cells, limit switches, batteries, and mounting brackets
- Security and access control equipment: Sale of access control products including keypads, proximity readers, intercoms, video kits, electromagnetic locks, and VIGIK systems
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Product catalog with tiered pricing by product category |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
AFCA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AFCA manufactures under its own able. brand and distributes a broad range of electromechanical automation equipment for sliding gates, swing gates, garage doors, rolling shutters, and vehicle barriers, complemented by accessories (photocells, transmitters, control cabinets, flashing lights, proximity readers). The company is the official French distributor for international brands including FADINI, INTRATONE, CEBEL FRANCE, SOMFY, Carlo Gavazzi, ROZOH, ACM, COMBIARIALDO, and Cogelec, supplying industrial, public-sector, and residential customers primarily through professional installers and an in-house e-commerce storefront.
Product overview
AFCA (able. | afca) is a French distributor and manufacturer specializing in door and gate automation systems for industry, local authorities, and residential use. The product portfolio centers on the proprietary able. product line comprising multiple motor series for different gate types: SL-Series (sliding gates up to 4000 kg), TL/LN/HY/AR/UG-Series (swing gates with various installation options), BA-Series (barriers), DC-DD-Series (garage doors), and TM-Series (roller shutters). The ecosystem includes related accessories like transmitters (TX), photocells (PX), flashing lights (FX), control cabinets (CX), and proximity readers (AC-AX). AFCA also distributes complementary brands including CEBEL (gates/fencing), FADINI (Italian automation), INTRATONE (access control), Carlo Gavazzi (automation), and SOMFY (motorization), while maintaining the legacy V2 product range. Two mobile applications—Able to Install (for technicians) and Able to Use (for homeowners)—support the ecosystem. The company operates from Genas, France with over 30 years of experience.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ABLE: Product brand for automation and access control solutions including SL-Series (sliding gate motors), TL-Series (swing gate motors), LN&HY-Series (compact motors for swing gates), AR-Series (articulated arm motors), UG-Series (recessed motors), DC-DD-Series (garage door motors), TM-Series (rolling shutters), BA-Series (barriers), CX-Series (control cabinets), FX-Series (flashing lights), PX-Series (photocells), TX-Series (transmitters), and AC-AX-Series (proximity selectors/readers).
- V2
Products and services
- SL-Series (able.) sliding gate motors Electromechanical motors for sliding gates in Small (400-800 kg), Medium (1000-1500 kg), Large (2200-2500 kg), and Extra Large (4000 kg) variants with 24V/230V options, integrated electronic control board, automatic learning of travel times, and sync capability via SYNCRO module. Sold to industrial, public-sector, and residential customers via AFCA's e-commerce and professional installer network.
- TL-Series (able.) swing gate motors Swing-gate motors suitable for most gates, with single version handling right and left gates and a practical release system. Available in Small (up to 2.5 m) and Medium (up to 4 m) versions for residential and commercial installations.
- LN&HY-Series (able.) compact swing gate motors Compact motor series for swing gates with elegant design. LN Series features mechanical stop and aluminum structure; HY Series is intended for intensive use with adjustable thrust/traction. Both available in Medium and Large variants.
- AR-Series (able.) articulated arm motors Articulated arm motorizations for swing gates, suitable for various gate sizes and configurations, including the KARISS kit variant for swing gates up to 2 m / 250 kg per leaf.
- UG-Series (able.) recessed motors Recessed motorizations for swing gates with concealed installation for aesthetic integration where visible operators are undesirable.
- BA-Series (able.) rising barriers Rising barrier systems for vehicle access control, including models with 4 m and 6 m boom lengths, used at industrial sites, parking facilities, and commercial properties.
- DC-DD-Series (able.) garage door motors Motorizations for garage doors, including operators with rail systems for residential and commercial applications.
- TM-Series (able.) roller shutter motors Motors for roller shutters and blinds, including tubular motors with various power ratings for residential and commercial openings.
- CX-Series (able.) control cabinets Range of control cabinets (EVO, FLEXY, HEAVY, EASY, BASIC, TOP, DEV variants) for managing gate and door automation systems, including digital versions with automatic learning, LCD display, and SYNCRO support.
- PX-Series (able.) photocells Range of photocells for safety detection in gate automation systems, including miniature, orientable 180°, and reinforced versions used to detect obstacles during gate operation.
- TX-Series (able.) radio transmitters Range of radio transmitters for remote control of gate automation systems, including multi-channel and programmable variants.
- FX-Series (able.) flashing lights Range of flashing lights / signal lamps for gate automation visibility and safety indication during opening/closing cycles.
- AC-AX-Series (able.) proximity readers and selectors Proximity selectors and readers for keyless access control to gate automation systems, used in residential and collective-building applications.
- KARISS Kit (swing gate automation kit) Articulated arm automation kit for swing gates up to 2 m / 250 kg per leaf, containing master + slave unit, photocells, LED flash, and transmitters; offered as a turnkey solution for installers.
- CEBEL Range (gates, fences, and pergolas) Gates, fences, and pergolas from CEBEL FRANCE, distributed by AFCA as part of its multi-brand offering to the French market.
- e-loop wireless vehicle detector Wireless vehicle detector that triggers automated gates without the need to install an in-ground physical induction loop.
- FADINI Italian gate automation range Italian brand of gate automation equipment for gates and barriers, distributed exclusively in France by AFCA as part of its multi-brand portfolio.
- INTRATONE intercom and access control range
Quantifiable outcome
- 95% of orders shipped within 48 hours
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use AFCA
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AFCA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
AFCA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- FADINIcoreable. | afca is the official French distributor (distributeur France) of the FADINI brand, expanding their product portfolio to include Italian-made automation solutions for gates and barriers.
- INTRATONEcoreAFCA became an authorized distributor of INTRATONE brand, offering intercom and access control solutions for residential and collective buildings.
- CEBEL FRANCEcoreOfficial distributor of CEBEL FRANCE products including gates, fences, and pergolas for the French market.
- CARLO GAVAZZIminorDistributes Carlo Gavazzi products, a reference brand in the field of automation offering sensors, controllers, and automation components.
- SOMFYcoreOffers SOMFY motorization products for gates and garage doors through dedicated product category (YG), providing comprehensive home automation solutions.
- CogelecminorDistributes Cogelec products including intercom and access control systems for residential and commercial buildings.
- SindaurminorDistributes Sindaur automation products including control cabinets, motors, safety equipment, and signaling components.
- ROZOHminorOfficial distributor of ROZOH brand products as part of their comprehensive multi-brand offering.
- ACMminorOfficial distributor of ACM automation products as part of their multi-brand distribution strategy.
- COMBIARIALDOminorOfficial distributor of COMBIARIALDO products as part of their comprehensive brand portfolio.
- ABLEcoreAFCA produces and distributes the able. brand product line as their own private label offering, including SL, TL, LN, HY, AR, UG, BA, FX, AC-AX, PX, TX, DC-DD, TM, and CX series motors and accessories.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AFCA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Legrand: Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, including access control and home automation. Comparable to AFCA in access-control and building-automation adjacencies, though Legrand operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio scope.
- ASSA ABLOY (Access Control): ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in access control and locking solutions. Overlaps with AFCA's access-control offering (intercoms, keypads, proximity readers, electromagnetic locks, VIGIK systems) but at enterprise scale and with broader portfolio reach.
- Hörmann: Hörmann is a large European manufacturer of garage doors, industrial doors, and door operators. Overlaps with AFCA on DC-DD garage-door motors and industrial/collective access points, but at a much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
- Chamberlain Group: Chamberlain (LiftMaster/Merlin) is a global leader in garage door openers and access solutions. Comparable to AFCA's DC-DD garage-door motor range and residential automation, though Chamberlain operates at significantly larger scale and primarily in North America.
Direct peers
- SOMFY: SOMFY is the global leader in motorized solutions for gates, garage doors, roller shutters, and smart homes — the same core categories as AFCA's 'able.' line. AFCA distributes SOMFY products in France, making SOMFY both a partner and the dominant benchmark competitor in motorization.
- NICE Group: NICE is an Italian home automation and gate/door motorization group with strong European distribution. It overlaps with AFCA on residential and light-commercial gate automation, control electronics, and smart-home integration.
- BFT Automation: BFT (part of SOMFY group) is an Italian manufacturer of automated systems for gates, barriers, and parking — overlapping closely with AFCA's BA-Series barriers, SL sliding-gate motors, and access-control portfolio.
- FAAC: FAAC is an Italian manufacturer specializing in automation for gates, doors, and barriers — a near-direct product-line and end-market overlap with AFCA. Comparable in distribution model (national distributors + installer networks).
- CAME (Came Cancelli Automatici): CAME is an Italian manufacturer of automation systems for gates, garage doors, barriers, and access control. Directly comparable to AFCA's own 'able.' product range in core functionality and target customer (installers and end users).
Others
- Carlo Gavazzi: Carlo Gavazzi is a Swiss/Italian manufacturer of industrial automation components (sensors, controllers, switches) — AFCA is a French distributor for the brand. They are an upstream supplier partner rather than a direct competitor, but their automation components are conceptually adjacent to AFCA's control-cabinet business.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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AFCA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about AFCA
What does AFCA do?
AFCA manufactures under its own able. brand and distributes a broad range of electromechanical automation equipment for sliding gates, swing gates, garage doors, rolling shutters, and vehicle barriers, complemented by accessories (photocells, transmitters, control cabinets, flashing lights, proximity readers). The company is the official French distributor for international brands including FADINI, INTRATONE, CEBEL FRANCE, SOMFY, Carlo Gavazzi, ROZOH, ACM, COMBIARIALDO, and Cogelec, supplying industrial, public-sector, and residential customers primarily through professional installers and an in-house e-commerce storefront.
Is AFCA a public or private company?
AFCA is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was AFCA founded?
AFCA was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AFCA based?
AFCA is headquartered in Genas, France, in the Europe region.
How does AFCA make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware sales - automation motors are the primary driver. The others are accessories and spare parts and security and access control equipment.
Who are AFCA's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Legrand, ASSA ABLOY (Access Control), Hörmann and Chamberlain Group. Direct peers are SOMFY, NICE Group, BFT Automation, FAAC and CAME (Came Cancelli Automatici). Carlo Gavazzi is listed as an others.
Does AFCA have an API?
No public API is recorded for AFCA.
What industry is AFCA in?
AFCA's product category is Door and Gate Automation Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAH, Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers), with a secondary code of IMAGAEAH, Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3620.