MACO Door & Window Hardware

Name

MACO Door & Window Hardware

Legal name

Mayer & Co Beschläge GmbH

Website

https://maco.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Door and Window Hardware

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Door hardware fittings
• Window hardware systems
• Multipoint locking mechanisms
• Intelligent door sensors
• Smart home window hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Sittingbourne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: MACO generates revenue through the sale of door and window hardware components including turn/tilt fittings, sliding mechanisms, door locks, handles, hinges, and intelligent sensor systems. Products are sold through distributors, stockists, and direct professional sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MACO designs, develops, and manufactures door and window hardware fittings including turn/tilt window mechanisms, sliding systems, multi-point door locks, hinges, handles, and intelligent sensor solutions for smart home integration. The company produces over 96% of components in-house at Austrian production facilities (Trieben and Mauterndorf) and sells these through its own regional branches, distributors, and stockists serving professional locksmiths, window/door installers, and fabricators across Europe.

Product overview

MACO Door & Window Hardware is a comprehensive hardware systems provider offering multi-point locking mechanisms, window hardware, door locks, intelligent sensors, and digital services for the construction and building industry. The portfolio includes: Window Solutions (MACO Multi Matic IQ/Power/Mammut for turn & tilt, MACO Espags for outward opening, and system components like MACO Emotion, Vent, Transit, Adapta, Rustico, Tronic); Sliding Solutions (Lift & Slide, Slide & Tilt, Parallel Sliding with MACO Move Comfort Drive); Door Solutions (MACO Protect M-TS motor lock, A-TS automatic lock, Instinct smart lock, handle-operated and cylinder-operated locks, plus ProDoor hinges/handles and OpenDoor keyless access); Intelligent Sensor Solutions (Sense by MACO Matter-standard wireless sensors and MACO Tronic wired/wireless EnOcean sensors); and Service Solutions (eCat digital catalog, MACO Win configuration, BIM/Data/Shop/EDI digital services, RC/TBDK testing services, and Assembly Tools/Pre-Assembly production support). The company operates primarily from Austria with global manufacturing and distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MACO Multi Matic IQ: Turn & tilt window hardware with self-adjusting technology
• MACO Multi Power
• MACO Multi Mammut
• Sense by MACO
• MACO Tronic
• MACO Protect
• MACO ProDoor
• MACO OpenDoor
• Instinct by MACO
• MACO Emotion
• MACO Vent
• MACO Transit
• MACO Adapta
• MACO Rustico
• MACO Move Comfort Drive
• eTronic
• HAUTAU

Products and services

• MACO Multi Matic IQ Turn and tilt window hardware fitting with compact dimensions, long service life, and improved ease of use for residential and commercial windows. Used by professional locksmiths and fabricators for premium window installations.
• MACO Multi Power Turn and tilt window hardware fitting designed for heavy window applications requiring enhanced load capacity. Used by fabricators and installers for premium large windows.
• MACO Multi Mammut Heavy-duty turn and tilt window hardware fitting designed for large window applications in commercial and premium residential construction.
• MACO Espags MKV Outward opening window hardware (espagnolette) for casement windows, designed specifically for the UK market. Used by window installers and fabricators for casement window production.
• MACO Espags Mach II Enhanced outward opening window hardware (espagnolette) for casement windows on the UK market, building on the MACO Espags MKV with additional features.
• MACO Move Comfort Drive Electric drive system for sliding door solutions enabling automated opening and closing of large sliding doors. Used by fabricators for premium residential and commercial sliding door installations.
• MACO Protect M-TS Fastest motor lock on the market, unlocking from closed to open in 0.3 seconds using 3-fall technology for optimal contact pressure, preventing door warping and improving thermal and sound insulation. Used by door fabricators and installers for premium entrance doors.
• MACO Protect A-TS Automatic door lock that locks automatically upon closing with 3-fall technology, eliminating the need for manual locking except as child safety feature from inside. Provides RC 3 burglary protection. Used in residential entrance doors.
• Instinct by MACO Smart door lock system with app-based access control enabling remote operation and integration with smart home platforms. Targeted at installers serving premium residential entrance door customers.
• MACO OpenDoor Keyless access solution including Instinct-App control, code keypad, and dLine fingerprint scanner for door access control. Provides convenient and secure door operation without physical keys. Used in residential entrance doors.
• MACO ProDoor Door system component range including hinges, handles, and electric strikes for entrance doors, offering customization options for security, comfort, and design. Used by door fabricators.
• Sense by MACO Wireless sensors that make windows and doors intelligent, working with the Matter standard for Smart Home solutions. Available in variants for turn/tilt windows, casement windows, doors, and universal applications. Features invisible mounting in the reveal area, efficient battery operation, and easy commissioning. Targeted at window and door fabricators and installers serving smart home customers.
• MACO Tronic Wired and wireless (EnOcean) sensors that monitor the status of windows and doors. Wired sensors are VdS certified for use in certified alarm systems, providing property protection integration. Used by security system installers and smart home professionals.
• eCat Digital Catalog Digital reference catalog providing access to the entire MACO product range with technical drawings, application information, 6-side views, and drilling/milling images. Available in Light (free) and Pro (with downloads) versions. Serves registered trade partners as the online ordering and product information platform.
• MACO Win Configuration Software Configuration program for hardware assembly that supports planning and provides interface to numerous window fabrication programs. Enables automated workflows and machine control data generation for fabricators.
• RC Resistance Class Testing and Licensing Service Burglar resistance testing and licensing service for Resistance Class (RC 1 to RC 4) compliance, providing test certifications across all frame materials (PVC, wood, aluminum) for window and door fabricators.
• TBDK Test Service Test service determining maximum tensile and compressive forces on hinge angles and scissor arms to derive maximum sash weight for safe window manufacturing. Used by fabricators requiring validation for large window production.
• Assembly Tools and Pre-Assembly Service Jigs, tools, machines (drilling and assembly jigs, adjustment keys, bending presses, testing devices) plus prefabricated lift-slide hardware and custom floor thresholds. Reduces complexity, labor, and storage space for fabricators.
• BIM, Data, Shop, and EDI Digital Services Bundled digital services including Building Information Modeling (BIM) compatible hardware data, technical data delivery via MACO Win interface or Pool-Files, automated ordering platform with basket templates and order history, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for digital order, confirmation, and invoicing processes.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HAUTAU GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018HAUTAU, a German specialist in sliding fittings, became part of the MACO Group in 2018, creating the industry's broadest portfolio. In 2023, HAUTAU became 100% a company of the MACO Group. The merger expanded MACO's capabilities in sliding solutions and added a dedicated production facility in Helpsen, Germany.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Winkhaus: Winkhaus is a German family-owned manufacturer of window and door hardware, locking systems, and access control solutions. It directly competes with MACO on multi-point locking systems and window fittings for fabricator customers across Europe.
• Roto Frank: Roto Frank is a German-headquartered manufacturer of window and door hardware including turn/tilt fittings, sliding systems, and locking solutions. It is one of the closest direct competitors to MACO in European window and door hardware, serving the same fabricator and installer customer base.
• Gretsch-Unitas (GU) Group: GU is a German manufacturer of window and door hardware, automatic entrance systems, and locking solutions. It competes directly with MACO in multi-point door locks, window fittings, and electronic access products for commercial and residential applications.
• GEZE GmbH: GEZE is a German manufacturer of door, window, and safety technology including automatic door systems, smoke and heat extraction, and window drives. It is comparable to MACO in electromechanical door hardware and smart building integration, particularly in the Comfort Drive and motor lock categories.
• Hoppe Holding: Hoppe is a European leader in window and door handle hardware, supplying fabricators and distributors globally. While more focused on handles than full hardware systems, it is comparable to MACO's ProDoor and handle product lines and serves overlapping fabricator customers.
• Siegenia-Aubi: Siegenia-Aubi is a German manufacturer of window hardware, door hardware, and ventilation systems. It competes directly with MACO across turn/tilt fittings, sliding systems, and comfort drive electronics for fabricators across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Allegion plc: Allegion is a US-listed global security products company producing mechanical and electronic locks, access control, and door hardware. It overlaps with MACO in electronic locks, smart home access solutions, and security-certified hardware for commercial and residential applications globally.
• Schüco International: Schüco is a German manufacturer of window, door, and façade systems that also offers proprietary hardware. While primarily a systems house, its hardware products are comparable to MACO's portfolio for high-end residential and commercial applications, and it serves overlapping fabricator networks.
• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in access solutions including mechanical and electromechanical locks, smart locks, and security systems. It overlaps with MACO in door locks, electronic access control (Instinct/OpenDoor), and security certifications, but operates on a much larger global scale.
• dormakaba: dormakaba is a Swiss-listed global provider of access control, door hardware, and entrance systems. It competes with MACO in automatic locks, keyless access, and smart home integration, while offering a much broader product portfolio across commercial and institutional segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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