WICON Industrietore

Name

WICON Industrietore

Legal name

WICON Industrietore GmbH

Website

https://wicon-industrietore.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Door and Gate Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Doors, Gates, Loading Docks & Access Systems Service (IMAIABAH), Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Industrial door systems
• Steel folding gates
• PVC swing doors
• Security gate systems
• Custom gate manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Anröchte

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Gate Systems Sales: Custom-designed and manufactured industrial gates and door systems sold as one-time products. Products include steel folding gates, aluminum rolling gates, sliding gates, PVC doors, barriers, and special custom constructions. Each system is individually quoted based on specifications.
2. Installation and Assembly Services: Delivery and installation of gate systems through own assembly teams. Assembly teams operate in 2-person teams across Germany and neighboring countries, handling installation, dismantling old systems, and on-site adjustments.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Annual maintenance, UVV inspections per Torproduktnorm, and repair services. Also offered for competitor products (Fremdfabrikate) as complete maintenance packages.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WICON Industrietore GmbH manufactures and installs custom-designed industrial door and gate systems, including high-speed steel folding gates, aluminum roll-up gates, PVC swing doors, strip curtains, barriers, and security gate systems certified to WK2-WK4 standards. The company provides a full lifecycle service from planning and consultation through in-house production, delivery, installation by their own teams, and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

WICON Industrietore is a German industrial gate and door systems manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical/electrical products including high-speed steel folding gates, manual steel folding gates, yard entrance solutions (gates and swing gates), hall sliding gates, special custom constructions, PVC and PE swing doors, strip curtains, barriers, PVC high-speed gates, aluminum roll-up gates, soft PVC materials, and security area gate systems (WK2-WK4). With approximately 90% in-house production depth, the company provides complete solutions from planning and consulting through customized production, delivery, and installation by their own teams, plus maintenance and repair services. Founded in 1982, the company serves over 20,000 customers worldwide across diverse industries including automotive, food processing, retail, hospitals, railways, airports, and municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schnelllauf-Stahlfalttore (High-Speed Steel Folding Gates) High-speed steel folding gates available with electric or pneumatic drive. Self-supporting construction guarantees sag-free operation without floor guidance, suitable for industrial facilities with high-traffic openings.
• Manuelle Stahlfalttore (Manual Steel Folding Gates) Manually operated steel folding gates primarily used as exterior gates in low-frequency areas, featuring maintenance-free bearings and precise gate wing guidance for durable operation.
• Hofeinfahrts-Lösungen (Yard Entrance Solutions) Yard gates and swing gates with welded construction for extreme robustness and durability. Includes self-supporting cantilever sliding gates suitable for spans up to 22 meters, ideal for property security.
• Hallen-Schiebetore (Hall Sliding Gates) Top-running or floor-running sliding gates available with or without drive. Barrier-free doors can be integrated for escape route requirements.
• Sonderkonstruktionen (Special Constructions) Custom-engineered solutions implemented according to customer requirements, such as 10-wing folding gates, single-sided opening, electrically operated. Includes crane transition flaps for hall cranes to exterior areas.
• PVC-Pendeltüren (PVC Swing Doors) Cost-effective closure option for openings, suitable for various commercial and industrial applications including pedestrian traffic separation.
• PE-Pendeltüren (PE Swing Doors) Frequently used for separating cold or storage rooms, also in gastronomy, commercial and agricultural businesses. PE swing door with frameless round window variant available.
• Streifenvorhänge (Strip Curtains) Robust and inexpensive PVC strip curtains developed for many purposes, characterized by easy installation for industrial and commercial use.
• Schranken (Barriers) Barriers manufactured in various designs including hand gate, swing, gate, sliding or electric barriers. Robust and durable, bridging barrier lengths of up to 11 meters.
• PVC-Schnelllauftore (PVC High-Speed Gates) High frequency, speed, transparency and insensitivity characterize PVC high-speed gates, particularly suitable for heavily trafficked operating areas and airlock applications.
• Alu-Rolltore (Aluminum Roll-Up Gates) Aluminum roll-up gates available in single-wall or double-wall insulated versions and also as high-speed version with frequency converter control.
• Torsysteme für Sicherheitsbereiche (Security Gate Systems) Folding and sliding gates with resistance class requirements WK2-WK4 according to DIN EN 1627. Example applications include prisons, forensic facilities, and ministries.
• Installation and Assembly Services Delivery and installation of gate systems performed by WICON's own 2-person assembly teams operating across Germany and neighboring countries, including dismantling old systems and on-site adjustments.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Annual maintenance, UVV inspections per Torproduktnorm, and repair services for gate systems, including competitor products offered as complete maintenance packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 customers served worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 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 minor.

• Fachbetrieb der MetallinnungminorOthersCertified specialist workshop member of the Metal Guild (Metallinnung), demonstrating trade craft credentials and local industry association membership.
• BVT - Verband ToreminorOthersMember of the Bundesvereinigung Torindustrie (BVT), the national association of gate and barrier manufacturers and suppliers for the gate industry.
• Wirtschaftsförderung Kreis SoestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the economic development agency of Kreis Soest for the MINTorinnen project, promoting technical careers to young people and supporting workforce development initiatives.
• Elektro HeukenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal electrical contractor that installed LED lighting upgrade in WICON's manufacturing hall, demonstrating collaborative relationships with local businesses.
• Fachverband Metall NRWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe metal industry trade association provides ASR 1.7 certification training and technical seminars for WICON's assembly personnel.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Champion Door: Finnish manufacturer of large-span industrial and hangar doors. Comparable to WICON on oversized custom industrial doors for aviation, marine, and industrial facilities.

Broad incumbents

• Hörmann: Germany's largest industrial and commercial door manufacturer, offering a broad portfolio of industrial doors, gates, and operators across Europe. Direct competitor to WICON on industrial steel folding gates, sliding gates, and high-speed doors, but at much larger scale and broader product range.
• Rite-Hite: US-based manufacturer of industrial doors, dock equipment, and in-plant solutions. Competes with WICON on industrial high-speed doors and loading dock equipment, primarily serving North American facilities.
• ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems: Global leader in automated entrance solutions, including industrial high-speed doors under the Albany and Besam brands. Competes with WICON in high-speed gates and barriers, with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Butzbach: German specialist in industrial doors, including high-speed folding and sliding gates. Competes directly with WICON in steel folding gates and customized industrial door solutions across DACH.
• EFAFLEX: German manufacturer of high-speed industrial doors, including folding and spiral doors. Directly competes with WICON's high-speed steel folding gates and PVC high-speed gates.
• Teckentrup: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial doors, gates, and frames. Closely comparable to WICON in heritage, family ownership, and focus on custom steel and aluminum door/gate systems for industrial and commercial customers.
• Metaflex: Dutch manufacturer specializing in industrial doors for cold storage, clean rooms, and food processing. Comparable to WICON's PVC/PE swing doors and strip curtains for hygiene-sensitive applications.
• Gilgen Door Systems: Swiss manufacturer of industrial and automatic door systems. Overlaps with WICON on industrial sliding gates, sectional doors, and automatic entrance solutions for industrial and logistics facilities.

Regional players

• Wisniowski: Polish manufacturer of industrial, garage, and fence gates serving Central and Eastern Europe. Comparable to WICON on industrial gate systems, primarily in a different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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