ANTECO

What ANTECO does

ANTECO operates as the Security Division of Israel's Synel MLL Payway Group (publicly listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under SYEL). Founded in 1967 and acquired by Synel in 2007, the company is the exclusive Israeli importer and value-added distributor for approximately 50 globally leading manufacturers of low-voltage security and life-safety equipment, including TELETEK (Bulgaria, fire detection), FERMAX (Spain, intercom), DAHUA (China, video and intercom), OZAK (Turkey, pedestrian turnstiles), SAMSUNG Techwin (CCTV), AUMÜLLER (Germany, smoke release), and Bentel/Tyco (Italy, fire alarms). Its portfolio covers five integrated solution categories: access control, intercom, fire detection and alarm, CCTV/video management, and people-flow management, supported by proprietary ENTRYX and HARMONY access-control software with an open SDK for third-party integration.

Technically, ANTECO bundles hardware from these partners with its own software layer (ENTRYX, HARMONY, plus extended command-and-control platforms Genesys, Octopus, COM Future), biometric readers combining fingerprint, facial recognition and proximity cards, and certified fire detection architectures compliant with Israeli Standard 1220 (תקן 1220). Recent product additions include DAHUA ASI3213G and ASI6214J 2-megapixel facial recognition panels and smart-home integration offerings.

The company generates revenue through hardware and systems sales (import margin on distributed brands), complemented by 24/7/365 technical-support services including remote diagnostics, on-site technician visits, and spare-parts supply. Pricing is quote-based with no published rate card. Go-to-market combines a three-tier authorized installer/distributor network in Center, South, and North Israel with a direct sales operation that pursues major enterprise and government projects (IDF, Ministry of Defense, courts, hospitals, Coca-Cola NBC, supermarket chains, universities, embassies, sports venues). The company also delivers free certified training programs to installers and integrators as a channel-development lever.

Name

ANTECO

Legal name

Anteco Industries LTD

Website

https://anteco.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANTECO is the Security Division of Israel's Synel Group, distributing integrated low-voltage security systems — access control, fire detection, intercom, CCTV, and people-flow management — as exclusive Israeli importer for approximately 50 global brands, serving government, defense, commercial, industrial, and residential customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Petah Tikva

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Hardware and Systems Sales: ANTECO generates revenue primarily through the import, marketing, and sale of security and safety hardware systems including access control readers and controllers, fire detection and alarm panels, intercom systems, CCTV/video management systems, and people flow management gates and turnstiles. The company operates as an exclusive importer of globally leading brands in Israel.
2. Technical Support and After-Sales Services: Technical support services provided to customers including telephone support, remote diagnostics, on-site technician visits, and spare parts replacement. Supported 365 days/year with 24/7 technical support availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ANTECO is the exclusive Israeli importer and distributor of low-voltage security and life-safety systems, marketing and supporting access control hardware and software (ENTRYX), fire detection panels (Teletek SIMPO, Bentel), intercom systems (Fermax, Dahua, Trio), IP-based CCTV and video management, biometric and facial recognition readers, pedestrian turnstiles and speed gates (OZAK, SY GATE), smoke release systems, and public address systems. The company sells exclusively through a network of authorized distributors and certified installers across three Israeli regions, complemented by free professional training, project accompaniment, and 365-day technical support for enterprise and government customers.

Product overview

ANTECO (Security Division of Synel Group) offers an integrated security solutions portfolio comprising access control (ENTRYX system), intercom systems (Fermax, Dahua, Trio), fire detection/alarm systems (Teletek SIMPO, Bentel), pedestrian access control (OZAK, SY GATE turnstiles and speed gates), CCTV/video management, biometric time and attendance terminals (Synergy, SY Face series), smoke release systems, and public address systems. The company also provides command and control software platforms (Harmony, Genesys, Octopus) for integrated security management. Products are distributed through authorized installers across Israel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ENTRYX Access Control System Proprietary access control software platform providing real-time data on personnel on-site, managing entry permissions, monitoring, control, and zoning with authorization levels, integrated with BIO ENTRYX biometric readers, proximity card readers, turnstiles, and gates via open SDK for third-party integration.
• BIO ENTRYX Biometric Readers Proximity-integrated biometric readers combining fingerprint or facial recognition with proximity card authentication, integrated with the ENTRYX access control system for high-security entry and time-and-attendance applications.
• Teletek SIMPO Fire Detection Systems Analog and addressable fire alarm control panels from Teletek Electronics JSC (Bulgaria), including SIMPO, SIMPO Lite, SIMPO 1, and SIMPO 2 models supporting up to 125-500 devices, certified to Israeli Standard 1220 and integrated with supervision software, notification appliances, smoke/heat detectors, and automatic extinguishing modules.
• Bentel Fire Alarm Systems Italian zone-based fire alarm systems from Bentel Security (now part of Johnson Controls/Tyco) with 2, 4, 8, 16, and 24-zone control panels, certified by the Israeli Standards Institute to תקן 1220 and approved by the IDF for use in military facilities.
• FERMAX Intercom Systems Analog, digital, IP, and 2-wire IP intercom systems from FERMAX (Spain) for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including VDS and 4+N modular platforms, MEET IP series, DUOX PLUS 2-wire systems, door entry panels, handsets, Skyline and Cityline accessories.
• DAHUA Intercom Systems IP-based intercom systems from DAHUA Technology (China) including shelter area intercom panels with 2MP camera and emergency buttons, connected to dedicated intercom exchanges or guard desk stations, notably deployed in hospital COVID ward intercom systems.
• Trio Intercom Systems Metal intercom panels with integrated cameras, encoders, and proximity readers for residential and commercial building entry applications.
• OZAK Pedestrian Access Control Tripod turnstiles, full-height turnstiles, wheelchair-accessible gates, and high-speed glass gates from OZAK (Turkey), compliant with European standard EN-16005, integrated with ENTRYX access control systems for people flow management.
• SY GATE Pedestrian Access Control High-speed glass gates, tripod turnstiles, and speed gates from SY GATE (manufactured by CAME OZAK group), integrated with ENTRYX access control systems for pedestrian access management.
• CCTV and Video Management Systems Network-based (IP) closed-circuit television systems with digital recording, advanced video management platforms, analytics capabilities, high-resolution live viewing and playback, internet viewing, and integration with alarm, fire, and access control systems, from Samsung, Kedacom, and 3Xlogic.
• Synergy Touch Biometric Time and Attendance Terminal Biometric fingerprint time and attendance terminal for workforce management, offering simple, cost-effective, and difficult-to-override employee identification integrated with access control platforms.
• DAHUA ASI Face Recognition Terminals (ASI3213G, ASI6214J) Face recognition terminals from DAHUA with 2-megapixel cameras, supporting face, card, code, and fingerprint authentication, available in standalone or managed configurations for access control deployments.
• AUMÜLLER Smoke Release Systems Smoke extraction systems and window-opening actuator motors from AUMÜLLER (Germany), integrated with Teletek fire detection systems for fire safety smoke ventilation compliance.
• Public Address and Paging Systems Public address and paging systems in 100W/20W/50W and 240W standards, plus new 240/600W systems designed for integration with fire alarm infrastructure for emergency notification.
• Command and Control Software Platforms (Harmony, Genesys, Octopus, COM Future) Security management and command-and-control software platforms (Harmony, Genesys, Octopus, COM Future) for integrated management of access control, video surveillance, fire detection, and people flow management systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 devices installed in single large facility (Coca-Cola NBC plant)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TELETEK Electronics JSC (Bulgaria)coreTechnology or IntegrationTELETEK is a Bulgarian manufacturer of fire detection systems whose SIMPO and SensoIRIS product lines are the most sold fire detection systems in Israel and globally. ANTECO serves as the exclusive representative in Israel, working closely on product localization and requirements. TELETEK supplies addressable and conventional fire alarm panels, smoke and heat detectors, notification appliances, and suppression control modules. A fire detection conference was jointly hosted by ANTECO in July 2021.
• OZAK (Turkey)coreTechnology or IntegrationOZAK is a Turkish manufacturer specializing in people flow management solutions including tripod turnstiles, full-height turnstiles, accessible gates, and high-speed glass gates. All OZAK products comply with European standard EN-16005 and are installed in projects worldwide. ANTECO markets OZAK products in Israel as part of its comprehensive access control and people flow offering.
• FERMAX (Spain)coreTechnology or IntegrationFERMAX is a Spanish manufacturer of intercom systems. ANTECO is the official and exclusive representative of FERMAX intercom systems in Israel. FERMAX supplies analog, digital, IP, and 2-wire IP systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including VDS and 4+N platforms, door entry panels, and handsets.
• DAHUA Technology (China)coreTechnology or IntegrationDAHUA is a Chinese manufacturer of video surveillance and intercom systems. ANTECO distributes DAHUA intercom panels and IP video systems in Israel, including the shelter intercom panel with 2MP camera, emergency buttons, and guard station. DAHUA products were notably deployed in hospital COVID ward intercom systems during the pandemic.
• SAMSUNG Techwin (South Korea)coreTechnology or IntegrationSAMSUNG is cited as a key brand in ANTECO's CCTV and video management portfolio. As exclusive importer, ANTECO integrates SAMSUNG network cameras and video management systems into its surveillance offerings.
• AUMÜLLER (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationAUMÜLLER is a German manufacturer of smoke extraction and door release systems. Their products form part of ANTECO's fire safety solution suite, complementing TELETEK detection systems with actuator motors for windows and smoke ventilation.
• Bentel Security / Tyco (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationBentel Security (now part of Johnson Controls/Tyco) fire alarm systems are distributed by ANTECO. Their zone-based fire alarm panels (2, 4, 8, 16, 24 zones) are certified by the Israeli Standards Institute (תקן 1220) and approved by the IDF for use in military facilities.
• Synel MLL Payway Group (Israel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANTECO is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Synel MLL Payway, a publicly listed company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). Synel provides workforce management and access control solutions globally through subsidiaries in the UK, France, USA, and Sweden, and approximately 20 distributors worldwide. The Synel group employs approximately 250 people globally.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LenelS2 (Carrier): Enterprise access-control platform (OnGuard, NetBox) — directly comparable to ANTECO's ENTRYX software for sites requiring integrated physical access, video, and intrusion management.
• Nedap: Dutch access-control and people-flow vendor (AEOS, TRANSIT) whose offering closely tracks ANTECO's combination of ENTRYX access control with OZAK turnstiles and SY GATE speed gates.
• Magal Security Systems: Israeli integrated physical security provider offering CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter security — the closest domestic analog to ANTECO's low-voltage security portfolio.

Others

• Fermax: Spanish intercom manufacturer whose Israeli distribution ANTECO holds exclusively; an upstream partner but also a structural peer on intercom product capabilities within buildings.
• Dahua Technology: Chinese video and intercom manufacturer whose products ANTECO distributes in Israel; included as a peer because it competes with the ANTECO value chain as a potential direct entrant in the Israeli market.

Broad incumbents

• Axis Communications: Swedish network video and access-control manufacturer whose IP cameras compete with the DAHUA/SAMSUNG/KEDACOM lines ANTECO distributes; both sell through Israeli integration channels.
• Genetec: Canadian unified security platform vendor (Security Center, Synergis access control, Omnicast video) — comparable because ANTECO's HARMONY/ENTRYX stack competes for the same integration layer used by integrators globally.
• NICE Systems: Israeli-headquartered enterprise software and security specialist with video surveillance, access control, and situation-management offerings that overlap with ANTECO's command-and-control ambitions at much larger scale.
• Tyco/Johnson Controls (Security Products): Global access-control and intrusion portfolio through Software House, Kantech, CEM, and Bentel — relevant because ANTECO itself distributes Bentel fire panels in Israel and competes for the same integrator-driven projects.

Emerging players

• Identiv: US-based access-control and credential specialist with Hirsch, Velocity, and Freedom lines — overlapping with ANTECO's biometric/proximity reader and ENTRYX controller portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/antecosecurity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anteco

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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