Fermator Group

What Fermator Group does

Fermator Group is a Spain-headquartered, privately-held industrial manufacturer specializing exclusively in automatic elevator doors. Founded in 1977 in Reus, the group operates 12 manufacturing hubs in 8 countries (Spain, France, Italy, Poland, Greece, India, China, Brazil) complemented by 5 distribution centers, producing approximately 700,000 door systems per year for sale into more than 115 countries. The portfolio covers residential (40/10), commercial (Premium, Platinum), high-rise (Premium HR and Platinum HR supporting lift speeds up to 8 m/s), freight (50/11 MEGA), marine (Premium Marine with DNV GL/MED certification), and modernization (MOD MC Elite, MOD MC Premium) applications, with three additional specialty lines (40/10 Round, 40/10 Round UDD, Premium UDD) for panoramic installations.

The core technology platform is built on electronic vector control of cabin doors — pioneered by Fermator in 1994 — combined with permanent magnet synchronous motors driven by VF6/VF7+ electronic modules delivering up to 80% efficiency and 4W standby consumption. Door systems carry certifications across EN 81-20/50, ASME A17.1, GB 7588, EN 81-58, UL 10B, EU Elevator Directive 2014/33/EU (Module H), GOST 33984.1 for Russia, and marine codes DNV GL and MED 2014/90/EU. The group operates 3,000 m² of laboratories and testing centers and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 at the operating subsidiary level.

Fermator's revenue model is B2B hardware sales of door systems and spare parts, sold either directly under long-term supply agreements with the world's principal elevator OEMs or through regional exclusive distributors (e.g., Dar Al-Dhaman in Iraq). The modernization line (MOD MC) creates an aftermarket/serviceable revenue stream that does not require replacement of existing landing doors. Customers are concentrated among global elevator manufacturers (Schindler explicitly named, with others implied under "principal elevator companies"); distribution reach extends via channel partners into geographies where Fermator has no owned factory. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and the company does not provide revenue, ARR, or backlog figures.

Name

Fermator Group

Legal name

Tecnolama, S.A.

Website

https://fermator.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Fermator Group is the world's leading single-product manufacturer of automatic elevator doors, producing 700,000 doors annually across 12 manufacturing hubs in 8 countries for sale to global elevator OEMs and regional distributors serving 115 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elevator Door Systems Manufacturing

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems) (BPABAIAE)

Keywords

• Automatic elevator doors
• Lift door systems
• Elevator components manufacturing
• Door modernization solutions
• High-rise elevator doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Reus

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automatic Elevator Door Systems: Fermator is the world's leading single-product manufacturer of automatic elevator doors, producing and selling elevator doors for domestic use, offices, airports, hotels and public buildings across various versions for low, medium and high traffic applications. The company operates 12 manufacturing hubs producing 700,000 doors per year
2. Spare Parts: The company provides spare parts for its door systems through dedicated spare parts portals and services
3. Door Modernization Solutions: Fermator offers modernization solutions including MOD MC Elite and MOD MC Premium product lines for upgrading existing elevator doors with advanced technology while maintaining compatibility with existing landing doors

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fermator Group manufactures, supplies, and installs a comprehensive range of automatic and semi-automatic elevator doors for low, medium, and heavy traffic duty lifts. The company produces 700,000 doors per year across 12 manufacturing hubs, serving residential, commercial, freight, marine, high-rise, and modernization applications in 115 countries. Its portfolio includes New Installation (NI), Equipment/Infrastructure (EI), and Special product lines built around proprietary electronic vector control and permanent magnet motor technology.

Product overview

Fermator Group is the world's leading single-product manufacturer specializing in automatic doors for elevators. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of automatic and semi-automatic elevator doors organized into product lines: NI (New Installations) including 40/10, Premium, Platinum, PLUS, Premium High Rise, Platinum High Rise, 50/11 MEGA, and Premium Marine; EI (Equipment/Infrastructure) including Compact+ PM 150, Hinged B+, 50/11 SLIM R2, Hinged Fusion, MOD MC Elite, PRIME, Hinged Global, and MOD MC Premium; and Special products including 40/10 Round, 40/10 Round UDD, and Premium UDD. These products serve residential, commercial, freight, marine, high-rise, and modernization applications across 115 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 40/10 Automatic sliding elevator door for residential buildings, designed as Fermator's best-seller with flexibility, modularity, and ease of installation for new projects and existing lift modernizations, with up to 800,000 cycles per year.
• Premium Durable and reliable automatic elevator door for high-end commercial and residential segments, combining sophisticated design with exceptional functionality.
• Platinum Automatic elevator door designed for maximum robustness and reliability in the most demanding high-traffic commercial environments with high speed and elevated cycles per hour.
• PLUS Evolution of the 40/10 automatic elevator door, designed for faster and more comfortable installation with front fixing and reduced lintel dimensions.
• Premium High Rise Automatic elevator door solution for high-rise buildings and skyscrapers, adapted for elevators with speeds up to 7 m/s (cabin doors) and 8 m/s (landing doors).
• Platinum High Rise Automatic elevator door for the most demanding high-rise buildings and skyscrapers, supporting elevator speeds up to 8 m/s with silent and smooth operation.
• 50/11 MEGA Automatic elevator door for freight and commercial needs with expanded dimensions ensuring efficient and safe handling of large loads.
• Premium Marine Specialized automatic elevator door for mega cruise ships, cruise ships, and offshore platforms, meeting Marine Equipment Directive 2014/90/EU and IMO Code 201 FTP requirements.
• Compact+ PM 150 Ultra-compact cabin door operator in height, designed for elevators with reduced headroom and limited pit space.
• Hinged B+ Semi-automatic hinged elevator door with injected polyurethane panel core providing mechanical resistance and noise reduction, offering high performance, quality, and design.
• 50/11 SLIM R2 Space-saving automatic elevator door solution for modernization projects with reduced sill widths and optimized dimensions for narrow elevator shafts.
• Hinged Fusion Cutting-edge semi-automatic hinged elevator door combining the latest mechanical and design advances with a more robust and elegant panel.
• MOD MC Elite Highly adaptable automatic elevator door solution for residential modernization with modular industrialized slider reducing production and delivery times, installed without modifying existing landing doors.
• PRIME Folding automatic elevator door solution with reduced shafts, ideal for modernization and new installations in residential elevators with compact dimensions.
• Hinged Global Leading semi-automatic hinged elevator door, the best-seller in its category, ideal for projects requiring an economical and functional option.
• MOD MC Premium Highly adaptable automatic elevator door solution for commercial modernization, designed to meet commercial segment needs with easy installation.
• 40/10 Round Circular automatic elevator door designed as the top choice for luxurious and panoramic installations, providing an elegant and luxurious touch to building entrances.
• 40/10 Round UDD Most luxurious circular automatic elevator door solution for panoramic installations, with mechanics incorporated at the bottom of the lift (Under-Door Drive system).
• Premium UDD Premium automatic elevator door for panoramic installations with innovative Under-Door Drive mechanism at the bottom of the sill, supporting up to 2,500,000 door cycles per year and elevator speeds up to 6 m/s.
• Fermator Spare Parts Spare parts and replacement components for Fermator door systems, supplied through dedicated spare parts portals (parts.fermator.com) and customer platforms (extranet.fermator.com, ODA portal) to elevator maintenance companies worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 2,500,000 door cycles per year with Premium UDD model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Dar Al-Dhaman Engineering Company for Elevator and Escalator Services and TradingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 January 2026Fermator signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Dar Al-Dhaman Engineering Company, making them the official exclusive distributor in Iraq. The company has over 20 years of experience in the Iraqi market, specializing in supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of elevators and escalators under the highest international quality and safety standards. This agreement strengthens Fermator's presence in the Middle East and advances its international expansion strategy.
• SchindlercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Schindler conducted a Product Readiness Review (PRR) audit at Innovatec India, a Fermator subsidiary. Following the audit, Innovatec submitted an action plan addressing identified points, achieving a PRR1 score of 92.6%. Based on this positive outcome, Innovatec has started deliveries of the DO FEC project to Schindler, supporting local supply capabilities and enhancing service responsiveness within the Indian market.
• World's Principal Elevator CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFermator has established long-term supply agreements with the world's principal elevator companies, which represents the core of its business model as a B2B supplier of automatic elevator doors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schindler Group: Major global elevator and escalator OEM and a confirmed Fermator customer (Innovatec India supplies Schindler). Comparable as an elevator industry incumbent driving specifications for door suppliers.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Elevator & Escalator Division): Japanese tier-1 elevator OEM with high-rise specialty and global service footprint. Comparable incumbent relevant to Fermator's High Rise and Asian market positioning.
• Kone Corporation: Top-tier global elevator OEM with strong service and modernization business. Relevant incumbent peer that consumes/competes with Fermator-grade door systems across residential, commercial and high-rise.
• ThyssenKrupp Elevator Technology: Global tier-1 elevator OEM and service provider with broad portfolio including proprietary door systems. Competes with Fermator as a customer (purchasing doors for integration) and as a vertical competitor with captive door capability.
• Otis Worldwide Corporation: World's largest elevator and escalator manufacturer/service company with broad product portfolio. Major incumbent peer influencing global elevator door demand and competitive dynamics.

Direct peers

• Wittur Group: Global elevator components manufacturer producing elevator doors, car frames, slings and related subsystems. Most direct comparable to Fermator due to overlapping product scope (automatic doors), B2B elevator OEM customer model and multi-region manufacturing footprint.
• Selcom Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of elevator doors and components supplying elevator OEMs globally. Direct overlap with Fermator on automatic elevator door systems and European/global B2B distribution.

Regional players

• Manusa: Spanish manufacturer of automatic doors (pedestrian/industrial) and access systems. Regionally and category-adjacent comparable, though focused on building doors rather than elevator cabin doors.

Emerging players

• C.J. Anderson & Co. / Hydra Group (elevator door specialists): Smaller specialized elevator door and component suppliers serving regional OEM and modernization markets. Comparable as niche/emerging players in the elevator door value chain.
• Ningbo Xinya Elevator Co., Ltd. Chinese elevator door and component manufacturer competing primarily on cost in Asian and export markets. Comparable emerging competitor to Fermator's residential and commercial door lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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