What Nekos does

Nekos (legal entity NEKOS SRL) is an Italian manufacturer of electric actuators and building-automation hardware for windows, doors, natural ventilation, solar protection, and smoke/heat evacuation (SHEV/RWA). The portfolio spans chain actuators (KIMO, K-ECO, MICRO, KATO, INKA series), linear actuators (PA-L, PA-LS, D8, EURO 1, ROCK), gear rack actuators (DRIVE EVO, SKY, SKYRO), folding-arm actuators for outward-opening windows, electromechanical locks (K-LOCK), control units including the SHEV-3 intelligent controller, and environmental sensors (rain, wind, temperature). Force ratings range from 200N to 1000N across product families, addressing residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company's principal technical differentiator is its patented Syncro³ synchronization technology, which enables up to 8 actuators to coordinate in real time without external control units — reducing system complexity for large window frames. The MICRO EVO 2 variant extends synchronization to up to 4 actuators with auto-adjusting end limits and soft-stop closing. Products designated for fire-safety use are certified to EN 12101-2:2017, the European standard for smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems.

The company has operated for over 20 years and was integrated with Mingardi Automation in January 2024, with both brands now operating under the Somfy Group umbrella — a global conglomerate specializing in home and building automation. Nekos generates revenue through hardware sales of actuators, control units, sensors, and electromechanical locks, primarily via a network of distributors, installers, and technical partners in Italy and internationally, supplemented by direct inquiry-based sales for commercial projects. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are handled through a contact form on the corporate website, with billing cadences described as multi-year contracts. Marketing is conducted principally through the company website, including a recently launched online product configurator (August 2025) targeting planners, installers, and technicians. The company's headquarters is in Colceresa, Vicenza, Italy, and its customer segments are served horizontally across commercial buildings, industrial environments, and residential construction.

Name

Nekos

Legal name

NEKOS SRL

Website

https://nekos.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nekos (NEKOS SRL) is an Italian manufacturer of electric actuators, control units, and sensors for automated window, door, ventilation, and smoke/heat evacuation systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings; a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Somfy Group since January 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Actuators

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

Keywords

• Electric actuators
• Window automation
• Smoke ventilation systems
• Building automation hardware
• Natural ventilation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Colcerasa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Actuators Hardware Sales: Sale of electric actuators including chain actuators, gear rack actuators, and linear actuators for window, door, and ventilation automation. Products are sold in various force ratings (200N to 1000N) and stroke lengths to suit different window types and sizes.
2. Control Units and Sensors: Sale of control units (centrali) and intelligent sensors including rain sensors, temperature detectors, and wind detectors for building automation and smart ventilation systems.
3. Electromechanical Locks and Accessories: Sale of electromechanical locks for secure window and skylight closure, combined with perimeter hardware and intelligent systems for modern buildings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nekos manufactures and sells electric actuators and automation systems for windows, doors, and ventilation. Its product range includes chain actuators, linear actuators, gear rack actuators, and folding arm actuators, complemented by control units, environmental sensors (rain, wind, temperature), and electromechanical locks. These products serve natural ventilation, smoke and heat evacuation (SHEV/RWA), and solar protection applications across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Product overview

Nekos is a hardware-focused company offering electric actuators and automation systems for windows, doors, and ventilation. The product portfolio includes three main actuator types (chain, linear/gear rack, and folding arm), electromechanical locks, control units, and environmental sensors. Products are organized into three solution categories: Natural Ventilation (for daily air exchange in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings), Smoke and Heat Extraction/SHEV-RWA (fire safety systems compliant with EN 12101-2), and Solar Protection Automation. The company also offers patented Syncro³ synchronization technology allowing multiple actuators to coordinate without external control units. Nekos merged with Mingardi Automation in January 2024, and both brands are now part of Somfy Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mingardi Automation: Solutions for the automation of doors and windows including chain actuators, gear rack actuators, and linear actuators, designed to adapt to different architectural needs ensuring reliable and lasting performance.

Products and services

• Chain Actuators (Serie KIMO, K-ECO, MICRO, KATO, INKA) Electric chain actuators for automating windows and skylights, available in various force ratings (200N-400N) and voltage options (24V, 230V) for natural ventilation and smoke extraction applications. Sold to installers and building automation integrators.
• Linear Actuators (PA-L, PA-LS, D8, EURO 1, ROCK) Rigid stem linear actuators designed for moving large windows and heavy skylights, offering precise and silent movements with force ratings from 450N to 1000N. Used in commercial and industrial buildings.
• Gear Rack Actuators (DRIVE EVO, SKY, SKYRO) Robust gear rack actuators combining strength and durability, ideal for heavy windows or large skylights, designed to withstand extreme conditions such as strong wind or heavy snow loads. Force ratings from 450N to 1000N.
• Folding Arm Actuators (PA-KL2, PA-KL2-DF) Folding arm actuators ideal for windows that open outward, ensuring rapid and safe opening during fire emergencies. Force ratings from 500N to 1000N.
• Electromechanical Locks (K-LOCK) Electromechanical locks offering security and automation for windows and skylights, integrable with actuators to ensure hermetic closure for improved energy efficiency and intrusion prevention.
• Control Units (SHEV-3) Control units for managing actuators and sensors, enabling intelligent and customized automation. SHEV control units monitor and activate smoke and heat evacuation systems in case of emergency.
• Sensors (Rain, Wind, Temperature) Intelligent sensors including rain sensor, temperature detector, and wind detector that automatically regulate windows to protect interiors from adverse weather conditions, monitoring climate parameters in real-time.
• Smoke and Heat Extraction Actuators (SHEV/RWA) Electric actuators for smoke and heat evacuation (EFC/SHEV) designed to open windows and skylights in case of fire, compliant with EN 12101-2 standard, improving building safety and creating safer conditions for occupants.
• Solar Protection Actuators Electric actuators for solar protection that automate shutters, blinds, and louvres, improving indoor comfort and reducing energy consumption for residential and commercial buildings.
• MICRO EVO 2 Chain Actuator Articulated double-link chain actuator with anti-corrosion treatment in aluminum casing. Features synchronization function for coordinating up to 4 actuators on the same window, soft stop closing, and auto-adjusting end limit. 400N traction force, IP32 protection rating.
• KIMO 225 Chain Actuator Chain actuator (200N, 24V) designed for natural ventilation applications including protruding windows, horizontal pivoting windows, hopper windows, and roof windows.

Segments3 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

One partnership is on record.

• Mingardi AutomationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Nekos and Mingardi Automation integrated in January 2024, combining their expertise in electric actuators and door/window automation. Both brands are now part of the Somfy Group, strengthening their position in both Italian and international markets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Building Products): Major supplier of building automation, fire safety, and HVAC control systems. Overlaps with Nekos in smoke/heat evacuation integrations within larger turnkey building solutions.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global building automation giant providing HVAC, ventilation control, and integrated safety systems. Competes with Nekos in large commercial projects via broader building management portfolios.
• ABB Electrification (Smart Buildings): Global building automation and control provider with overlapping capabilities in environmental sensor, actuator, and building management categories that intersect with Nekos's product set.
• Somfy Group: Parent company and global leader in motorized solutions for window coverings, awnings, and building openings. While now the parent, Somfy historically operated in adjacent motorization product lines, making it both owner and category benchmark.

Direct peers

• WAREMA Renkhoff SE: German specialist in sun shading systems with electric actuator products for windows and façades. Direct comparison for Nekos's solar protection automation line and adjacent ventilation product set.
• Aumüller Aumatic GmbH: German manufacturer of electric actuators (chain, linear, spindle) for window ventilation and smoke evacuation. Directly competes with Nekos in European commercial and industrial building automation.
• WindowMaster International A/S: Danish specialist in electric window automation and natural/smoke ventilation. Directly comparable to Nekos, serving the same European commercial building segment with chain and linear actuators and control systems.
• GEZE GmbH: German manufacturer of door and window automation systems including electric actuators for natural ventilation and smoke/heat extraction. Direct competitor to Nekos in European commercial projects.
• Belparts N.V. Belgian manufacturer of electric window actuators for natural ventilation and smoke evacuation. Operates in the same niche as Nekos with comparable product positioning in the European market.
• D+H Mechatronic AG: German specialist in smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (SHEV/RWA) and natural ventilation actuators. Closely comparable to Nekos's SHEV/RWA product line and EN 12101-2-driven specifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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