What METALNOVA SRL does

METALNOVA SRL is an Italian private limited company (s.r.l.) founded in 1983 and headquartered in Malalbergo, Bologna, that designs, manufactures, and distributes 100% Italian-made armored/security doors. Its range comprises seven core door models (HUB, 83, 91, VETRA, SUPERCLIMA, GRISOU 30, STEALTH) addressable by over 250 decorative panel finishes, certified to CE marking, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RINA welding standards, burglar-resistance Classes 1-4, and EI fire classifications. The company serves end customers across residential, condominium, and commercial segments through a tiered distribution model: Premium Dealers and Normal Dealers for full installations, Pronto Porta for rapid-delivery, Online Key Duplication for replacement keys, and an Outlet channel. Pricing per unit spans roughly €695 to €3,050.

The business model is a vertically integrated make-and-sell manufacturer that monetizes through unit sales of armored doors, accessory hardware (including the Mottura-partnered X Nova smart lock controlled via the UliXe mobile app), and supporting services such as installation training via Metalnova Academy Online Training. Revenue mechanics are volume-driven across the dealer network with limited concentration risk given the long-tail channel structure and absence of disclosed anchor accounts. The company also surfaces sustainability-linked CapEx, having received €81,160 in NextGenerationEU funding for an on-site photovoltaic installation at its Malalbergo facility.

The company's defensive posture is supported by its certification stack, 40+ years of operating history under the "Sicuramente Italiana" brand positioning, and a multi-channel dealer network that creates selective distribution barriers. Offensively, the recent 2024 catalog refresh and prior launches of the Soglia Hurricane threshold (2020) and Automatic Closing system (2019) show ongoing product investment, and the Mottura partnership represents the company's first move into IoT-enabled access control. Distribution and operations remain Italy-only with no disclosed international expansion.

Name

METALNOVA SRL

Legal name

Metalnova 3.0 s.r.l.

Website

https://metalnova.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

METALNOVA SRL is an Italian manufacturer, founded in 1983, that designs and produces 100% made-in-Italy armored/security doors and distributes them across Italy through a tiered dealer network serving residential, condominium, and commercial buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Doors / Armored Doors Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Hardware Manufacturing (33251)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Armored security doors
• Security door manufacturing
• Decorative door panels
• Electronic door locks
• Fire resistant doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Malalbergo (BO)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security/Armored Doors: Core revenue stream from manufacturing and selling armored doors. Products include 7 main models (HUB, 83, 91, VETRA, SUPERCLIMA, GRISOU, STEALTH) with extensive customization options including decorative panels, finishes, and accessories.
2. Coatings and Decorative Panels: Revenue from decorative coverings and panels for interior and exterior door surfaces, available in multiple materials including wood, aluminum, PVC, and porcelain.
3. Electronic Motorized Locks: Sale of motorized electronic lock systems including the X Nova smart lock with smartphone integration capabilities.
4. Key Duplication Services: Online key duplication service for customers who have lost keys for their Metalnova armored doors.
5. Pronto Porta Rapid Delivery: Express delivery service for replacement doors, with 3 working day delivery or collection options for urgent replacement needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Metalnova designs, manufactures, and sells 100% Italian-made armored/security doors (porte blindate) across 7 customizable models (HUB, 83, 91, VETRA, SUPERCLIMA, GRISOU 30, STEALTH), with complementary decorative panels (250+ options), motorized electronic locks, accessories, and supporting services such as Pronto Porta rapid delivery, key duplication, and Metalnova Academy training. Distribution occurs exclusively through a two-tier authorized Italian dealer network.

Product overview

Metalnova SRL is a 100% Italian company specializing in security doors (porte blindate), offering 7 distinct highly customizable armored door models: HUB, 83, 91, VETRA, SUPERCLIMA, GRISOU 30, and STEALTH. The product portfolio includes complementary decorative coverings (over 250 panels in 5 finishes), motorized electronic locks (including X Nova with smartphone control), and accessories/maniglieria. The company provides supporting services including Pronto Porta rapid delivery, Metalnova Academy training programs, and an Outlet marketplace. Production is entirely Made in Italy with customization options for both technical specifications (burglar-resistance classes 1-4, fire ratings) and aesthetic finishes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HUB Armored Door Entry-level armored door model with customizable decorative panels and multiple finish options including lacquered colors, wood, and aluminum, intended for residential applications.
• 83 Armored Door Armored door model with standard configuration and customizable finishes for residential applications.
• 91 Armored Door Mid-range armored door model with enhanced security features and design customization options.
• VETRA Armored Door Armored door model featuring glass elements and contemporary design for modern residential aesthetics; suitable for highly exposed external entrances.
• SUPERCLIMA Armored Door Top-of-the-line armored door with superior thermal insulation (Ud=0.7/0.9/1.0 W/m2K), motorized X Nova lock with smartphone control via UliXe app, fingerprint reader, numeric keypad, 13 locking points, retractable defender, and up to Class 3 anti-burglary certification.
• GRISOU 30 Armored Door Fire-resistant armored door combining anti-burglary protection with EI fire classification for special applications like garages, boiler rooms, and fire-risk areas.
• STEALTH Armored Door Premium aluminum-clad armored door with contemporary aesthetic featuring materials like Alutech and stone finishes, including concealed hinges and concealed defender for sleek appearance.
• Decorative Panels (Rivestimenti) Over 250 decorative panel options across 5 finish types: lacquered colors, classic wood, modern aluminum, versatile PVC, and elegant porcelain stoneware, designed to integrate Metalnova doors with various interior design styles.
• Motorized Electronic Locks (Serrature Elettroniche Motorizzate) Electronic and motorized lock systems including the X Nova lock (by Mottura) with smartphone control via UliXe app, numeric keypad, and biometric fingerprint reader, compatible with all Metalnova door models.
• Accessories and Handles (Accessori e Maniglieria) Complete range of handles, knobs, and accessories including Milena, Ku.Bino, and S5 series in various finishes (satin aluminum, chrome, bronze, polished brass).
• Pronto Porta Rapid Delivery Service Rapid delivery service offering 3 HUB.DOM models in 3 dimensions with 2 types of subframes and various accessories; supports dealers and end customers needing urgent replacement doors with 3-day delivery or collection.
• Online Key Duplication Service Online service portal (servizi.metalnova.it) enabling customers who have lost keys for their Metalnova armored doors to request key duplication and product information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10-year warranty on metal structure and performance characteristics
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MotturacoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart lock technology partnership for the X Nova motorized lock system. Mottura developed the lock technology enabling smartphone control via UliXe application, including numeric keypad and biometric fingerprint reader functionality. The X Nova lock can be applied to all Metalnova door models.
• Istituto GiordanocoreOthersIndependent testing and certification institute for product performance testing. Conducts burglar-resistance certification (Classes 1-4), fire-rated certification (EI classification), and other performance testing including thermal transmittance and weather resistance.
• IQNet/SQScoreOthersInternational certification network providing ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certifications.
• RINAcoreOthersInternational ship classification society and certification body providing welding process certification for Metalnova manufacturing.
• CATASminorOthersWood and furniture testing institute providing paint/coating testing services for Metalnova products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gardesa: Italian manufacturer of armored security doors with a comparable product line (Class 3-4 anti-burglary, fire-rated, custom finishes) and a similar dealer-led go-to-market model across Italy.
• Vighi Security Doors: Italian armored-door manufacturer serving the premium residential and high-security segment. Comparable on security class certifications, custom finishes, and Italian dealer channel.
• Dierre: Italy's largest manufacturer of armored/security doors (porte blindate), founded in 1975. Directly comparable in product (Class 1-4 certified armored doors), channel (dealer network), and target customer (Italian residential and condominium).
• Alias: Italian maker of armored doors (porte blindate) with Class 3-4 certifications and a network of authorized installers in Italy, directly overlapping with Metalnova's residential and condominium segments.
• Conforta Italia: Italian manufacturer of armored and security doors with comparable product range, dealer-led distribution, and residential/condominium target segments in Italy.
• Bauxt: Italian armored door producer with comparable product range (security classes, custom panels) and a similar Italian dealer-led distribution approach.
• Torterolo & Re: Italian specialist in armored doors with 60+ years of history. Closely comparable on product positioning (customizable, certified security doors) and Italian dealer network distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Fichet: French heritage brand in high-security doors and locks (now part of ASSA ABLOY). Comparable in security-class certifications and premium armored door positioning, with broader geographic reach.
• Hörmann: German-headquartered broad incumbent in doors (industrial, commercial, residential) operating in Italy via Hörmann Italia. Overlaps with Metalnova in residential security doors but competes across a much wider product portfolio.

Others

• Mottura Serrature di Sicurezza: Italian lock specialist that co-developed Metalnova's X Nova motorized smart lock and supplies locking systems across the product line. A key technology partner and adjacent ecosystem player in security hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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