EISENKIES Gruppe

What EISENKIES Gruppe does

EISENKIES Gruppe is a fourth-generation, owner-managed family business headquartered in Hall in Tirol, Austria, operating since 1904 across three wholly-owned subsidiaries. EISENKIES Tortechnik GmbH sells, installs, and services residential, commercial, and industrial gate, door, fire-protection, and flood-protection systems — carrying OEM brands such as Hörmann, Libero, Meissner, FAAC, Adoro, and Schneider — and runs an in-house technical-service team performing roughly 15,000 service hours per year across approximately 30,000 lifetime installations. EISENKIES Spenglerbedarf Tirol GmbH is a wholesale distributor of more than 7,000 metalworking, roofing, facade, solar-mounting, and green-roof products, sold both through three regional field-sales representatives and through the 24/7 shop.eisenkies.at e-commerce platform with real-time USD/ton copper pricing. EISENKIES Immobilien und Projektentwicklung GmbH markets commercial and residential real estate and develops commercial parks, co-working spaces, and production facilities. The group serves private homeowners, commercial/industrial/public-sector clients, and professional Spengler trade buyers, with own-fleet delivery covering all of Tyrol and the Salzburg, Bavaria, and South Tyrol border regions.

The business model combines project-based hardware sales and installation services (Tortechnik), recurring maintenance contracts, and wholesale distribution margin on physical goods (Spenglerbedarf). GTM is primarily direct enterprise-style field sales with regional account coverage, supplemented by a 24/7 D2C/SMB webshop and an in-house logistics fleet enabling next-morning delivery for orders placed by 5 PM the prior day. Pricing for Tortechnik projects is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; Spenglerbedarf uses transparent, real-time copper-indexed pricing plus standard wholesale margins; green-roof projects are sold through Optigrün partnership. Marketing is limited to the corporate website, Facebook page, email newsletter, and Google Analytics, with customer acquisition heavily reliant on 117+ years of regional brand reputation and trade referrals.

Underlying technology is intentionally light: a TYPO3-based website, the custom shop.eisenkies.at webshop with copper-price integration, and standard logistics/fleet-management tooling. No AI/ML, no proprietary software products, no APIs or SDKs, and no patents or trademarks are disclosed. The strategic emphasis is operational reliability, OEM partnerships, and regional density rather than technology differentiation.

Name

EISENKIES Gruppe

Legal name

EISENKIES Tortechnik GmbH

Website

https://eisenkies.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EISENKIES Gruppe is a fourth-generation Austrian family business (founded 1904) operating three subsidiaries in Tyrol: Tortechnik (gates, doors, fire and flood protection systems), Spenglerbedarf (wholesale of 7,000+ metalworking products via webshop), and Immobilien (real estate marketing and development), serving residential, commercial, and trade customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution and Door/Gate Systems

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (423330), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fasteners, Nails, Screws & Anchors Retail (CRAIADAC)

Keywords

• Door and gate systems
• Metalworking wholesale supplies
• Fire protection solutions
• Green roof systems
• Flood protection products

Headquarters

HQ city

Hall in Tirol

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tortechnik (Door and Gate Systems): Sale and installation of door, gate, fire protection, and flood protection systems for residential and commercial customers. Includes Hörmann, Libero, Meissner, Faac, Adoro and Schneider brand products. Revenue from both product sales and professional installation/mounting services.
2. Spenglerbedarf (Metalworking Supplies): Wholesale distribution of over 7,000 products for metalworkers including gutters, pipes, sheets, tools, solar mounting systems, and green roof components. Sold through both physical sales and web shop. Pricing includes real-time copper-based pricing.
3. Gründach (Green Roof Solutions): Sale and consultation of green roof systems and components including Optigrün products for both residential and commercial projects.
4. Technical Service and Maintenance: Annual maintenance agreements, repair services, and inspection services for door and gate installations. Includes complete administration and scheduling of maintenance appointments.
5. Immobilien (Real Estate): Marketing of commercial real estate, high-quality residential properties, and development of innovative commercial parks, co-working spaces, and production facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EISENKIES Gruppe is an owner-managed family business distributing and servicing building-envelope products across three core operating subsidiaries: Tortechnik sells, installs, and services doors, gates, garage doors, operators, fire protection, and flood protection systems for residential and commercial/industrial customers using leading partner brands (Hörmann, Libero, Meissner, FAAC, Adoro, Schneider); Spenglerbedarf is a wholesale supplier of over 7,000 metalworking and roofing supplies (gutters, pipes, sheets, tools, solar mounting systems, green roof components) sold via physical store and 24/7 webshop with real-time copper-based pricing; Gründach offers Optigrün green roof systems; Immobilien handles commercial and residential real estate marketing and project development.

Product overview

EISENKIES Gruppe is a family-owned Austrian company (founded 1904) operating in the building materials and construction industry with four core divisions: Tortechnik (gates, doors, fire protection, and flood protection systems for residential and commercial/industrial use), Spenglerbedarf (wholesale supplier of 7,000+ metalworking/roofing products available via webshop), Immobilien (real estate marketing and development of commercial/residential properties), and Gründach (green roof solutions via Optigrün partnership). The company also operates SaalOtto, a communication lounge for clients and employees. The Tortechnik division carries branded products from Hörmann, Libero, FAAC, and other manufacturers. The Spenglerbedarf division offers products across categories including roof drainage, sheets, steep roofs, flat roofs, facades, tools, machinery, and solar mounting systems. Services include customer service, installation, and consulting/planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EISENKIES Tortechnik: Door, gate, fire protection, and flood protection solutions for residential and commercial/industrial use
• EISENKIES Spenglerbedarf
• EISENKIES Immobilien
• SaalOtto

Products and services

• EISENKIES Tortechnik – Door, Gate, Fire Protection, and Flood Protection Systems EISENKIES Tortechnik sells, installs, and services doors, gates, garage doors, operators and drives, entrance gates, barriers, bollards, fire protection doors and gates, and automatic and mobile flood protection systems for residential (Eigenheim) and commercial/industrial/public sector (Gewerbe/Industrie/Öffentliche Hand) customers. Carries partner brands Hörmann, Libero, Meissner, FAAC, Adoro, and Schneider and bundles the offering with in-house installation, maintenance, and consulting/planning services.
• EISENKIES Spenglerbedarf – Metalworking and Roofing Supplies (7,000+ products) Wholesale supplier of over 7,000 products for professional metalworkers (Spengler), including roof drainage (gutters, pipes), sheets, steep and flat roof materials, facades, prefabricated sheets, tools, machinery, consumables, fasteners, sealants, safety equipment, solar mounting systems, and green roof components. Sold via the 24/7 webshop (shop.eisenkies.at) and physical sales with real-time USD/ton copper-based pricing and same/next-day delivery across Tyrol and border regions.
• EISENKIES Gründach – Green Roof Systems (Optigrün partnership) Sale and consultation of green roof systems and components from Optigrün for residential and large commercial projects, including extensive, intensive, retention, and solar-green roof combinations with water retention, thermal regulation, and biodiversity benefits.
• EISENKIES Immobilien – Real Estate Marketing and Project Development Marketing of commercial real estate, high-quality residential properties for private buyers, and development of innovative commercial parks, co-working spaces, spacelabs, and production facilities under the EISENKIES Immobilien brand.
• Installation and Mounting Services (Tortechnik) Professional installation and mounting of door and gate systems, fire protection, and flood protection installations delivered by EISENKIES' own team of fitters and service technicians across Tyrol and border regions.
• Technical Service and Maintenance (Tortechnik Kundendienst) Annual maintenance agreements, repair, inspection, and complete administration/scheduling of maintenance appointments for installed door, gate, fire protection, and flood protection systems across the EISENKIES Tortechnik customer base.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 tor solutions installed over company history
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• OptigrüncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptigrün is the exclusive partner for green roof solutions. Founded in 1985, the company provides over 5.2 million m² of green roofs annually. EISENKIES offers Optigrün products including extensive, intensive, retention, and solar-green roof systems for both residential and commercial applications.
• Hörmann Austria Ges.m.b.H.coreTechnology or IntegrationHörmann is one of the leading brands in the gate and door market. EISENKIES distributes Hörmann products as part of their Tortechnik portfolio for residential and commercial applications.
• Libero Torbau Erdetschnig GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationLibero Torbau is a gate manufacturer whose products are offered through EISENKIES Tortechnik division.
• FAAC GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationFAAC is a manufacturer of gate operators and automation systems, offered as part of EISENKIES Tortechnik product portfolio.
• Handle Creativ Art GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHandle Creativ Art GmbH is the creative agency responsible for concept, design, and implementation of the EISENKIES website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves26 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• REHAU: Global polymer and building products manufacturer with portfolios in windows, façades, and roofing systems. Adjacent peer in building envelope solutions and green/solar-integrated roof components, competing indirectly with EISENKIES Gründach and Spenglerbedarf.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in access solutions, doors, gates, and entrance automation. Operates broadly across security and entrance products at far larger scale than EISENKIES Tortechnik, providing the relevant incumbent benchmark for door/gate and operator installations.
• Wienerberger: Austrian-headquartered global leader in building materials (bricks, roofing, pipes) with deep roots in the Austrian market. Comparable as a domestic Austrian building-materials incumbent whose brand and distribution reach dwarf EISENKIES's regional footprint.
• Saint-Gobain Distribution: Building materials distribution arm of Saint-Gobain (formerly Raab Karcher in DACH). Comparable as a multi-category building materials and metalworking/roofing wholesaler serving trade customers, though at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Hörmann: Europe's leading manufacturer of garage doors, gates, operators, and fire protection systems. Hörmann is simultaneously EISENKIES's most important brand partner and a direct competitor via its own dealer/installer network, making it the closest functional comparable for the Tortechnik division.
• Würth: Global market leader in fasteners, tools, and trade supplies wholesale with a multi-channel catalog/online model. Würth's industry-facing wholesale model directly mirrors EISENKIES Spenglerbedarf's 7,000+ SKU trade-supply business across the DACH region.
• Teckentrup: German manufacturer of industrial doors, fire doors, and gate systems with direct dealer/installer relationships. Teckentrup is closely comparable to EISENKIES Tortechnik on fire-protection doors/gates and industrial/commercial door installations.
• Hilti: Global supplier of construction tools, fasteners, and consumables with strong trade customer relationships. Overlaps with EISENKIES Spenglerbedarf on tools and fastener categories and shares a similar professional-customer-centric sales approach.

Regional players

• SHT Haustechnik: Austria's leading HVAC, plumbing, and building services wholesaler (owned by GC Group). Operates in the same Austrian market as EISENKIES with comparable trade-customer focus, though focused on plumbing/heating rather than metalworking/roofing supplies.
• Hornbach Baumarkt: Pan-European DIY home improvement and building materials retail chain with strong Austrian presence. Comparable as a regional competitor for fasteners, tools, and basic building materials sold via physical stores and online, though skewed toward B2C rather than trade.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Eisenkies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eisenkies-gruppe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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