What FERMOD does

FERMOD is a French industrial manufacturer, founded in 1934 and headquartered in Senlis (Oise), France, that designs, produces, and sells hardware and accessories for the refrigeration industry. Its core offering is the Fermatic family of sliding door systems — manual series (2100, 2300/2400, 3500/7500, 8700) covering door weights from 60 kg to 400 kg — which can be retrofitted with electronic (Kit 5010) or electro-mechanical (3580/7580) automatic kits. The product range is completed by gaskets rated for temperatures down to -45°C, latches, hinges, locks, handles, pressure relief valves, Fermoflex strip curtains, FERMOSTOCK shelving, and clean-environment sliding systems. Core technology centers on patented stainless-steel (AISI 304L) and anodised aluminium (Duralinox) track architectures with concealed mobile parts that minimize bearing wear and enable hygienic, corrosion-resistant operation in dairy, meat, and cold-storage environments.

FERMOD operates as a privately held Société Anonyme with €1,004,400 in registered capital and no disclosed institutional, venture, or private-equity ownership; the company is family-controlled, with M. Xavier Haas serving as Publication Director. It sells B2B to refrigeration equipment manufacturers, cold storage operators, commercial refrigeration installers, food-processing facilities, supermarkets, and cleanroom operators, generating revenue through hardware and accessories sales on a quote-based pricing model. Distribution is carried out through direct international exports (more than 50% of production to approximately 50 countries) supplemented by a network of European sub-companies and licensees, and the company maintains multi-language corporate websites in French, English, Dutch, and German. Manufacturing is concentrated at a 15,000+ sq. meter facility on a 30,000 sq. meter site in Senlis, and FERMOD has held ISO 9001 certification since 1994, positioning itself as the self-claimed number-one supplier of refrigeration hardware in Europe.

Name

FERMOD

Legal name

FERMOD

Website

https://fermod.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FERMOD is a family-owned French manufacturer, founded in 1934 and based in Senlis, that designs and sells patented Fermatic sliding door systems, automatic retrofit kits, gaskets, and accessories for refrigeration equipment manufacturers, cold storage operators, and commercial installers across approximately 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigeration Hardware and Accessories

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Refrigeration Controls, Thermostats & Sensors Service (HSAOAJAF)

Keywords

• Refrigeration hardware
• Sliding door systems
• Cold storage accessories
• Industrial gaskets
• Commercial refrigeration fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Senlis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Accessories Sales: Fermod generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of hardware and accessories for the refrigeration industry. Product lines include Fermatic sliding door systems (manual and automatic), gaskets, latches, hinges, handles, locks, pressure relief valves, strip curtains, and shelving systems. The company exports more than 50% of production to approximately 50 countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FERMOD designs, manufactures, and sells hardware and accessories for the refrigeration industry, with a primary focus on Fermatic sliding door systems (manual and automatic) for positive and negative temperature applications. The portfolio also includes gaskets, latches, hinges, handles, locks, pressure relief valves, strip curtains, and shelving systems used in cold rooms, cleanrooms, food processing, and commercial refrigeration environments.

Product overview

FERMOD offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware and accessories for the refrigeration industry, positioning itself as the #1 leader in Europe since 1934. The core product line consists of the Fermatic Systems family—manual sliding door systems (2100, 2300/2400, 3500/7500, and 8700 series) supporting door weights from 60kg to 400kg for positive and negative temperature environments. These manual systems can be upgraded with automatic kits (3580/7580 electro-mechanical and 5010 electronic), transforming them into automated solutions. The product ecosystem is supported by a full range of accessories including gaskets (rated to -45°C), locks, handles, hinges, latches, pressure relief valves, strip curtains, shelving systems, and safety devices. All products are designed for tightness in both positive and negative temperature applications, with factories in Senlis, France covering over 15,000 sq. meters on a 30,000 sq. meter site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fermatic Manual Systems: Manual sliding door systems for various door weights including 60kg, 80kg, and 120kg maximum door weights.
• Fermatic Automatic Kits
• Fermatic Gaskets
• Fermatic Handles
• Fermoflex
• FERMOSTOCK

Products and services

• Fermatic 2100 Series Manual Sliding Door Systems Manual sliding door systems for light to medium weight doors, supporting door weights from 60 kg to 120 kg with minimum door thicknesses of 40-50 mm. Includes models 2120A, 2130A, 2130DVA (patented, for two door leaves), and 2150Aa. Designed for refrigeration equipment manufacturers and installers.
• Fermatic 2300/2400 Series Manual Sliding Door Systems Manual sliding door systems for medium weight doors, supporting door weights from 80 kg to 120 kg with minimum door thickness of 50 mm. Includes models 2320 and 2420 with anodised aluminium rail featuring clean lines that conceal mechanical components. For refrigeration OEMs and installers.
• Fermatic 3500/7500 Series Manual Sliding Door Systems Manual sliding door systems for heavy doors supporting door weights up to 200 kg, 300 kg, and 400 kg. The 7500 model features stainless steel rails (AISI 304L) with anodized aluminium mobile parts, recommended for salty and corrosive atmospheres in dairy and meat industries. For industrial refrigeration applications.
• Fermatic 8700 Series Manual Sliding Door System Patented manual sliding door system supporting up to 120 kg maximum door weight. Features a sliding door track in stainless steel (AISI 304L) with an innovative two-track design that minimizes bearing movement and wear. Provides modular system with identical parts except for track lengths and guide rails. For refrigeration OEMs and installers.
• Electronic Automatic Kit 5010 Patented electronic automatic kit with 370 W motor for doors up to 200 kg. Single model covers all manual Fermatic systems (2120, 2130, 2150, 2320, 2420, 3430, 3530, 7530) without restrictions. Features programmable microprocessor with LCD screen, three operation types (Standard, Timer 1, Press and hold), and automatic setup of opening/closing directions. For refrigeration installers converting manual doors to automatic operation.
• Electro-Mechanical Automatic Kit 3580/7580 Electro-mechanical automatic kit with 370 W motor for doors up to 200 kg, compatible with manual Fermatic systems 3530 and 7530. Features adjustable clutch, electronic control of torque for opening/closing, reduced speed at end of operations, and manual or timer mode. Command box rated IP 56. For refrigeration installers.
• Fermatic Refrigeration Gaskets Sealing gaskets for refrigeration doors including soft PVC, grey silicone, EPDM, black rubber, and soft variants. Black frame gasket (ref 8511) rated for temperatures down to -45°C, delivered in lengths of 8, 12 and 24 m. Floor gasket (ref 3350) in extremely soft rubber for temperatures down to -45°C, delivered in lengths of 2.1 m and 3.4 m. For cold room builders and installers.
• Fermatic Latches Hardware latches for hinged refrigeration doors in various configurations including overlapping door, inset door, and flush door applications. For cold room manufacturers and installers.
• Fermatic Hinges Hinges for hinged refrigeration doors available for overlapping doors, inset doors, flush doors, and swing doors configurations. For cold room manufacturers and installers.
• Fermatic Locks for Manual Systems Internal unlocking locks compatible with various Fermatic manual systems including models 37, 38, 57, 57HP, 58, 58HP, 237HP. Options include standard and HP (High Performance) versions with organization chart and master key options. For commercial and industrial cold room operators.
• Fermatic Handles Lever handles and fixed handles for sliding doors, available in internal and external configurations with face or edge-fixing options. For cold room and refrigerated door installations.
• Fermatic Pressure Relief Valves Pressure relief valves for refrigeration applications to manage pressure differentials in cold storage environments. For cold room builders and operators.
• Fermoflex Strip Curtains Strip curtains for refrigeration environments providing thermal separation while allowing easy access for personnel and equipment. For cold storage facilities, supermarkets, and food processing sites.
• FERMOSTOCK Shelving System Shelving system designed for cold storage and refrigeration environments. Also available in a North America-specific variant. For cold storage operators and commercial refrigeration facilities.
• Fermatic Sliding System for Clean Environments Specialized sliding door system designed for cleanroom and controlled environment applications. For cleanroom operators, pharmaceutical, and laboratory environments requiring hygienic sliding door solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum door weight capacity of 400 kg for heavy-duty applications
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• European LicenseescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFermod has established sub-companies and licensees across Europe as part of their distribution and market presence strategy. These partnerships enable localized sales, support, and manufacturing in European markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker is a diversified industrial conglomerate with a fastener and hardware portfolio (including tools and components) that overlaps with the bolts, hinges, and general hardware accessories Fermod supplies to refrigeration OEMs. It is a broad incumbent rather than a refrigeration specialist.
• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions and door hardware, with cold-storage door products and electronic locking systems relevant to Fermod's locks and electronic automatic kit business. It is a broad incumbent with much wider scope than Fermod's refrigeration specialization.
• Albany International (Rytec parent): Albany International owns high-performance door brands including Rytec that serve cold storage and food-processing facilities. It represents a larger, publicly-listed incumbent with refrigeration-relevant door products competing against Fermod in cold-chain logistics.

Direct peers

• TMI Group: TMI Group is a European manufacturer of insulated and cold-storage doors, dock equipment, and cold-room accessories. Its product range overlaps directly with Fermod's Fermatic sliding door systems and accessory ecosystem for refrigeration facilities.
• Rytec Doors: Rytec is a US-based manufacturer of high-performance industrial doors, including high-speed and cold-storage doors. It competes with Fermod's automatic sliding-door offerings in food processing and cold-chain logistics, particularly as Fermod extends outside Europe.
• Kason Industries: Kason Industries is a US manufacturer of hardware for commercial refrigeration, including hinges, latches, handles, and gaskets for walk-in coolers and freezers. Its hardware-only portfolio is directly comparable to Fermod's accessory ecosystem around sliding doors.
• EFAFLEX: EFAFLEX is a German manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors, with a dedicated product line for cold storage and refrigeration facilities. It directly overlaps Fermod's core sliding-door offering for cold rooms and competes on temperature rating, hygiene, and durability in the same European customer base.
• Hörmann: Hörmann is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of industrial, commercial, and cold-storage doors, including hinged and sliding systems for refrigerated and freezer rooms. It competes head-to-head with Fermod across hardware, accessories, and gaskets in the European refrigeration market.
• Angel Mir (Grupo Mir): Angel Mir is a Spanish manufacturer specializing in industrial and cold-storage doors, including rapid-roll, sliding, and hinged refrigerated doors. It targets the same supermarket, logistics, and food-processing buyers as Fermod, with comparable temperature-rated product lines.

Regional players

• Manusa: Manusa is a Spanish manufacturer of automatic sliding and swing doors with cold-storage and industrial applications. It is a regional player primarily serving Iberia and Latin America, with comparable automatic refrigeration door products to Fermod's automatic kit offerings.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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