What CoMETA does

CoMETA S.p.A. is an Italian physical security solutions manufacturer founded in 1986 in Barberino Tavarnelle (Florence), specializing in high-security mechatronic access control systems for mission-critical facilities. The company designs, customizes, and assembles its products at its Florence production facility, with a portfolio centered on interlocking security portals (Co135/Co136/Co137/Co138/Co140 in various base configurations), self-managed revolving security doors (Co146 series with RC4 burglar-proof certification), armored doors and emergency exits (Co156), armored walls (Co170), and supporting access control hardware including biometrics (Co720 fingerprint and face detection), anti-skimming devices (Co855, CoX953.33), metal detectors, electromagnets, and centralized management software (CoP953, CoX953). The product platform carries an extensive certification stack including RC4 anti-burglary (UNI EN1627), RC3 (UNI EN 1143-1), FB3/FB4 ballistic resistance (EN 1522/EN 1063), CE marking for emergency exits (EN14351-1), and ISO 9001/14001/18001 quality certifications.

The business operates a project-based hardware sales and professional services model with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts, targeting banking and financial institutions (primary vertical), airports, data centers, public buildings, retail and shopping centers, and train stations. Distribution combines direct sales through Italian branch offices (Florence headquarters, Padua, Milan/Cinisello Balsamo) with international channel partners including Bussole Italiane (Panama), FAAC Entrance Solutions (France), Online River (USA), and FAAC Technologies Australia, supplemented by the CICoS consortium of authorized service centers across Italy. Enterprise field sales target banks, airports, government buildings, and data centers with high-security requirements.

In 2021, CoMETA was acquired by FAAC Technologies, an Italian multinational in vehicular and pedestrian automation and access control, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary with the six previously separate CoMETA companies consolidated into FAAC's structure. The company currently operates with 101 total employees and maintains a 900 sqm showroom at its Barberino Tavarnelle headquarters inaugurated in October 2023, co-displaying products from FAAC Technologies group companies.

Name

CoMETA

Legal name

CoMETA S.p.A.

Website

https://cometaspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CoMETA S.p.A., founded 1986 in Florence and now a subsidiary of FAAC Technologies, manufactures custom high-security physical access control products—interlocking portals, revolving doors, armored doors, and biometric access systems—for banks, airports, data centers, and government buildings globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Access Control Management & Credentialing (Badging/Visitor Management Ops) (BPABAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secure Storage, Vault Rental & Safe Custody (Non-Bank) (BPAKAIAJ)

Keywords

• Physical security systems
• Access control hardware
• Security revolving doors
• Biometric access control
• Armored door manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Hardware Products: Sale of physical security products including security portals, revolving doors, security doors, locks, electromagnets, control units, metal detectors, and accessories. Products are customized and assembled in Florence production facility.
2. Professional Services: Installation, maintenance, technical support, and training services provided through authorized service centers and internal technicians, engineers, and specialists.
3. Custom Project Design: Customized security solutions designed and project management for specific client requirements and facility layouts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CoMETA designs, manufactures and sells high-security physical access control products including interlocking security portals (security booths/cabins), self-managed revolving doors, armored doors, emergency exits, armored walls, electric locks, electromagnets, biometric access control systems and centralized security management software. Products are customized and assembled at the Florence production facility and sold to banks, airports, data centres, government buildings and other high-security facilities worldwide.

Product overview

CoMETA S.p.A. is a physical security solutions company specializing in high-security access control systems since 1986. The product portfolio centers on interlocking security portals (bussolas/cabins), revolving security doors, armored doors, and emergency exits, complemented by biometric access control systems (fingerprint and face detection), access management software, metal detectors, electromagnets, control units, and value protection systems. The offering is organized around a modular architecture where core security portals and doors serve as physical barriers, while add-on modules provide biometric verification (Co720 Biobank fingerprint, Co720 Face Detection), anti-fraud protection (Co855, CoX953.33 anti-skimming), temperature screening (Co730 FTD, Bi-Spectrum Thermoscanner), and centralized management (CoP953 software, CoX953 units). Solutions span interlocking door systems, self-banking areas, safe rooms, panic rooms, security centralization, ATM protection, and emergency exits. Markets include banking, airports, data centers, public buildings, train stations, and retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Co146.N Revolving Door Self-managed high-security rotating door without base floor, allowing simultaneous bi-directional traffic with single-person passage checking; available in NA/NB/ND/NE variants with RC4 burglar-proof certification. Designed for banks, data centres, airports and public buildings.
• Co156 Armored Door & Emergency Exit Armored door combining RC4 anti-burglary grade (UNI EN1627) with CE certified emergency exit for escape routes (EN14351-1), featuring 3-point locking Co306 lock, anti-panic bar and 650kg holding force electromagnet.
• Security Portals (Co135/Co136/Co137/Co138/Co140) Interlocking security portals with square (Co135), cylindrical (Co136/Co137), panoramic (Co138) and half-moon (Co140) base configurations, featuring interlocked door systems with biometric access control for banks, data centres, airports and high-security facilities.
• Co170 Armored Walls Modular steel panel armored walls for safe rooms and protected areas, available in RC2 and RC3 (Grade 3) anti-burglary certification per UNI EN 1143-1.
• CT484 Square-Base Security Booth Square-base security booth series for high-security entry access control installations in banks, corporate and government buildings.
• CT496 Round-Base Security Booth Round-base security booth with automatic interlocked doors for elegant, rapid and secure access control at airports, data centres and corporate HQs.
• Co153 Transparent Polycarbonate Security Shutters RC3-certified transparent polycarbonate security shutters for retail environments including jewellers and shopping centres, providing after-hours protection while preserving visibility.
• Access Control Systems (CoP953 / CoX953) Integrated access-control solution combining RFID/NFC badge readers, PIN keypads, fingerprint acquisition, face detection and the CoP953 web-based management software with CoX953 control units for real-time transit monitoring, alarm verification and remote access management.
• Co730 Face Temperature Detection Real-time body temperature screening system for transiting subjects, used for health-safety access control at building entrances.
• Self-Banking Area Solution Integrated system for ATM self-service areas combining interlocked doors, card readers, electric locks, intercom and management consoles to secure self-service banking zones.
• Safe Area Solution Complete secure-area solution using Co170 armored walls, Co155/Co156 armored doors and access control for banking safe rooms, data centres and sensitive facilities.
• Emergency Exit Solution Armored emergency exit doors with RC4/FB3 certification and CE marking for escape routes, featuring electromagnets, anti-panic bars and emergency buttons.
• Security Centralization Solution Real-time monitoring and control of all security components including portals, interlocked doors, gates, armored doors, emergency exits and alarm systems via centralized software.
• Safe Control System (Time Lock / Time Delay) Safe room lock management with Co710 control unit, Co276 micro-logic unit, CoN730 keypad and time-lock/time-delay functions including override and dynamic code options for vaults and value-protection rooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Robberies decreased by 32.8% in 2017 compared to 2016 (industry-wide data from ABI Security 2018 event)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• FAAC TechnologiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021FAAC Technologies acquired and merged all CoMETA Group companies in 2021 (CoMETA's 35th year). CoMETA is now part of the FAAC Technologies group, an Italian multinational leader in vehicular and pedestrian automation and access control. The acquisition expanded CoMETA's distribution network and product portfolio integration.
• COINMAT ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Co-financed by POR CREO FESR 2014-2020 Tuscany Region Action 1.1.2 for development of a new coin roll dispenser expanding commercial offerings to traditional customers and new markets.
• CoMETA 4.0 ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Co-funded by POR CREO FESR 2014-2020 Regione Toscana for multiple data platforms integration and process optimization, increasing competitiveness nationally and internationally.
• CICoS (Consorzio Italiano CoMETA Solver)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian consortium established in 1999 managing the network of CAT (Centri Assistenza Tecnica) service centers across Italy including islands. Ensures precise and rapid response for installation, repair, and maintenance of CoMETA security systems.
• Bussole Italiane S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor of CoMETA products in Panama and Latin America. Located in Calle 50, Edificio Los Leones, San Francisco, Panama.
• FAAC Entrance Solutions FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoMETA presence in France through FAAC Entrance Solutions France office in Lieusaint, serving French market.
• Online River / Security EntrancescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial CoMETA representative in USA based in Westport, Connecticut, providing security entrance solutions.
• MagneticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnother FAAC Technologies group company, world leader in pedestrian and vehicular access control market. Products showcased together in the new 900 sqm showroom at CoMETA headquarters.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Nasco Group: Nasco is a Middle East / Africa-focused security doors and barriers manufacturer — comparable to CoMETA's armored doors and physical security products but primarily serving different geographies where CoMETA has only selective distribution.

Direct peers

• Tomsed: Tomsed is a European (Spanish-rooted) manufacturer of security booths, interlocking portals, and access control solutions — directly comparable to CoMETA's CT484/CT496 security cabins and security portal portfolio.
• Gunnebo: Gunnebo is a Swedish security specialist providing physical security for banks, cash handling, and secure entry — overlapping directly with CoMETA's banking vertical, safe-room systems, and anti-robbery booths.
• Magnetic Automation: Magnetic is a sibling FAAC Technologies group company specializing in pedestrian and vehicular access control. Its products are showcased together with CoMETA's at the Florence showroom and trade shows, making it a closely related peer in the same corporate portfolio.
• Record (Assa Abloy): Record is a European (Swiss) specialist in automatic and security revolving doors, now part of Assa Abloy. It competes head-to-head with CoMETA's Co146.N revolving door line in airports, banks, and public buildings.
• Boon Edam: Royal Boon Edam is a Dutch global leader in security revolving doors, interlocking portals, and high-security entry solutions for banks, airports, and data centers — directly comparable to CoMETA's Co146 revolving doors and Co135/Co136/Co138 security portals.

Broad incumbents

• Assa Abloy: Assa Abloy is the global leader in locks and access solutions, including entrance systems via Record and other subsidiaries — comparable to CoMETA's armored doors, electric locks, and security portals, but operating at vastly greater scale.
• dormakaba: dormakaba is a global incumbent in access solutions, including high-security entrance systems and automatic doors — overlapping with CoMETA's security revolving doors, interlocking portals, and access control, but with a much broader portfolio across mechanical and electronic access.
• Kaba (now part of dormakaba): Kaba was a major access control and locks brand; its successor within dormakaba overlaps with CoMETA's electric lock, electromagnet, and time-lock/time-delay product lines for banks and secure rooms.

Others

• FAAC Technologies: FAAC Technologies is the parent group that acquired CoMETA in 2021. It operates broader vehicular and pedestrian automation/access control businesses and is the strategic acquirer rather than a competitor, but its portfolio overlap shapes CoMETA's go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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