Powertech Automation Inc.

What Powertech Automation Inc. does

Powertech Automation Inc. is a Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in residential gate automation, garage door openers, and roller shutters, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Timotion, a Taiwanese conglomerate in electric linear actuators. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, the company has expanded its product portfolio across swing gate openers (PW320, PW330, PW530, PA250, PWA310, PU350), sliding gate openers (PL500, PL800, PL600/1000, PSA Series), garage door openers (PG100, PG200), and the PM60 roller shutter, with cumulative sales of 1,000,000 gate openers by 2018 across more than 80 countries.

The company's core technology offering centers on the proprietary Eyeopen mobile application and the WBT connectivity module, which provides Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RF connectivity for its gate openers. The product ecosystem extends into IoT devices including the Biitween smartphone control hub, Biicam indoor and outdoor IP cameras, and the Biibell Full HD video doorbell, all unified under the Eyeopen platform for remote monitoring, real-time alerts, and parameter customization. Powertech holds ISO 9001 certification and CE marking for its products.

The business model is primarily hardware sales of gate automation systems through a global distributor network of approximately 100 partners spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania, supplemented by direct engagement through the company website. The company generates a secondary revenue stream from IoT device and accessory sales, and a nascent subscription revenue stream from paid features within the Eyeopen application. A wholly-owned European subsidiary, Powertech Automation Europe, was established in France in 2019 to support distribution and sales operations. Pricing is quote-based through the distributor channel, with no public pricing disclosed.

Name

Powertech Automation Inc.

Legal name

Powertech Automation Inc.

Website

https://powertech-automation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Powertech Automation Inc., a Taiwan-based subsidiary of Timotion, manufactures residential gate openers, garage door openers, and roller shutters integrated with the proprietary Eyeopen mobile app and IoT devices, distributed globally through approximately 100 partners in over 80 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Gate Automation Hardware

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Garage Door & Gate Controllers Retail (CRAIAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Network/Wi‑Fi, Router & IoT Connectivity Setup (for Smart Home) (HSAHADAI)

Keywords

• Gate automation systems
• Swing gate openers
• Sliding gate openers
• Garage door openers
• Smart home IoT

Headquarters

HQ city

New Taipei City

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gate Automation Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling gate opener systems including swing gate openers, sliding gate openers, garage door openers, roller shutters, and accessories. Products are sold through global distributor network and direct channels.
2. IoT Devices and Accessories: Secondary revenue stream from IoT solutions including Biitween smartphone control hubs, Biicam IP cameras, Biibell video doorbells, transmitters, photocells, receivers, racks, keypads, batteries, and other accessories.
3. App Paid Services: Revenue from paid features and services within the Eyeopen mobile application, governed by End User License Agreement terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Powertech Automation Inc. manufactures and sells residential gate and door automation hardware, including swing gate openers, sliding gate openers, garage door openers, and roller shutters, sold through a global distributor network. The company complements these products with IoT accessories (smartphone control hubs, IP cameras, video doorbells) and the proprietary Eyeopen mobile application for centralized, real-time remote control and monitoring. Its offerings target residential homeowners worldwide, with primary sales through 100+ distributors spanning 80+ countries.

Product overview

Powertech Automation Inc. offers a comprehensive portfolio of gate automation and IoT solutions for residential applications. The product lineup includes swing gate openers (PW330 Series, PW320 Series, PW530/L, PW150/200, PA250, PWA310, PU350), sliding gate openers (PL500/Speedy, PL800, PL600/1000, PSA Series), garage door openers (PG100 Series, PG200 Series), and roller shutter openers (PM60). Central to the ecosystem is the Eyeopen mobile application and WBT connectivity module, which integrate all gate openers and IoT devices (Biitween, Biicam IP cameras, Biibell video doorbell) for unified smartphone control, remote monitoring, and real-time alerts. The system supports RF, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling users to manage gate status, receive notifications, and operate gates remotely. Accessories include transmitters, photocells, receiver boxes, racks, keypads/selectors, batteries, push buttons, and flashing lights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eyeopen: Mobile application for controlling and monitoring Powertech gate openers and IoT devices

Products and services

• Eyeopen App Centralized mobile application that manages all Powertech Automation gate openers and IoT devices, enabling real-time monitoring, remote operation, custom parameter settings, and push notification alerts. Available on Google Play and Apple App Store.
• WBT Module Smart device module with built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless gate automation control, supporting RF, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connections. Features traceable UID for warranty period tracking starting upon activation.
• PW330 Series Swing Gate Opener 24VDC swing gate automation for residential gates up to 450 kg and 4.5m leaf length.
• PW320 Series Swing Gate Opener 24VDC swing gate automation for residential gates up to 300 kg and 3m leaf length.
• PW530/L Swing Gate Opener 24VDC swing gate automation for residential gates up to 550 kg and 4.5m leaf length.
• PW150/200 Swing Gate Opener 24VDC swing gate automation for residential gates up to 250 kg and 2.5m leaf length.
• PA250 Swing Gate Opener 220VAC swing gate automation for residential gates up to 250 kg and 2.5m leaf length.
• PWA310 AC Swing Gate Opener AC-powered swing gate automation for residential gates up to 500 kg and 5m leaf length.
• PU350 Underground Swing Gate Opener Underground swing gate automation for residential gates up to 350 kg and 3.5m leaf length.
• PL500/Speedy Sliding Gate Opener 24VDC sliding gate automation for residential gates up to 500 kg and 6m gate length.
• PL800 Sliding Gate Opener 24VDC sliding gate automation for gates up to 800 kg and 8m gate length.
• PL600/1000 Sliding Gate Opener 24VDC sliding gate automation for gates up to 1000 kg and 12m gate length.
• PSA Series AC Sliding Gate Opener 220VAC sliding gate automation for gates up to 1500 kg and 12m gate length.
• PG100 Series Garage Door Opener 24VDC garage door automation for residential doors up to 16 square meters.
• PG200 Series Garage Door Opener DC-powered garage door automation for residential doors up to 25 square meters.
• PM60 Roller Shutter Opener 24VDC roller shutter automation for residential shutters up to 18 square meters.
• Biitween Smartphone Control Hub Universal Wi-Fi/Radio receiver enabling smartphone control of gate automation systems via the Eyeopen mobile app.
• Biicam IP Camera Series Indoor and outdoor IP cameras (DI-01, DO-01, BO-01) providing 1080P video surveillance integrated with Powertech gate automation systems.
• Biibell Video Doorbell Full HD 1080P video doorbell for residential entry monitoring and two-way audio communication.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered parent and major.

• TimotionparentOthers · 1 January 2019Powertech Automation Inc. is a subsidiary of Timotion, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of electric linear actuators. Timotion provides the parent company structure for Powertech's specialization in gate automation and garage door solutions for residential use.
• European Distributor NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partners in Uzbekistan, Poland, Portugal, Spain, France, and Croatia serving the European market. These distributors resell Powertech gate automation products in their respective territories.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LiftMaster (Chamberlain Group): The dominant North American manufacturer of residential and commercial garage door openers and gate operators, with a deep MyQ smart-control ecosystem. Most directly comparable to Powertech on product category, customer segment (homeowners), and increasingly on smartphone-controlled gate automation.
• CAME: Italian global manufacturer of gate automation, garage door operators, and access control with a broad international distributor footprint. Closely comparable product portfolio (swing, sliding, garage door openers) and channel model to Powertech.
• FAAC: Italian manufacturer of automatic gates, garage doors, barriers, and access control systems with worldwide distribution. Comparable on gate/garage operator products and channel-based residential and light-commercial focus.
• NICE (Nice Group): Italian home automation group specializing in gate operators, garage door motors, and smart access control. Highly comparable product mix, residential focus, and global distributor-led GTM to Powertech.
• BFT (Somfy Group): Italian gate and door automation specialist now owned by Somfy. Closely comparable product family (swing/sliding gate operators, barriers) and global distributor model; useful benchmark for how a specialist gets absorbed into a broader smart-home parent.
• DoorHan: Russian/CIS-originated manufacturer of doors, gates, and automation systems with strong Eastern Europe, Russia, and CIS distribution. Comparable product range (swing/sliding gates, garage doors, roller shutters, operators) and value-driven residential positioning.
• Mighty Mule (GTO Access Systems): US-based DIY-focused residential gate automation brand (part of Nice Group). Comparable on swing/sliding gate operator products and homeowner customer segment, with a stronger North American DIY channel presence.
• Beninca: Italian manufacturer of automation for gates, garage doors, and barriers distributed globally. Highly comparable product portfolio and channel-led GTM to Powertech, especially within European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Somfy: Global leader in motorized blinds, awnings, and broader smart-home automation. Adjacent smart-home category leader with overlapping channel relationships; useful as a 'broader incumbent' anchor whose TaHoma platform could subsume specialist gate automation over time.
• Hörmann: German family-owned manufacturer of garage doors, industrial doors, and operators. Comparable on garage door operators and European residential channel, though broader (door panels plus operators) than Powertech's pure operator focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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