What Novoferm does

Novoferm is a European manufacturer of door and closure systems, organized under the Italian entity Novoferm Schievano S.r.l. and owned since 2003 by Japan's Sanwa Holdings Corporation. The company designs and produces fire-rated hinged doors (Elite+, Magnum, Modula, Asia, Scudo+), fire-rated glazing (Novoglass+, Novofire, Stahglass, Allglass, Fixglass), sliding fire doors (Novoslide, Novoslide Industry, Saliscendi), industrial sectional and folding doors (Thermo, Novolux, NovoSpeed, CGT, SGT, Novosilver), interior and multi-purpose doors (Kora range), and residential garage doors (ISO 20/45/70) with matching automation (NovoPort Speed, Novomatic). Proprietary technology is anchored in mechanical and certification-driven differentiation: thermexpandable perimeter gaskets, counterweight automatic-closing systems on sliding fire doors, patented bayonet E25.01 hinges with two-axis adjustment, ball-bearing lever panic hardware (Novoguard, Novopush, EPN), and the antibacterial ArmO hands-free opening device. Fire resistance is certified to EN 1634 with EI 60/90/120 ratings, panic hardware to UNI EN 1125:2008, hinges to EN 1935, and the range carries CE marking, EN 16034, SOA OS6 III-BIS, LEED, CAM, and FSC Chain of Custody credentials.

The group operates 14 production facilities and 25 sales companies or partners across 23+ European countries plus Kazakhstan and South Korea, with the Italian operating headquarters in Camposampiero (Padova) since 1995. Revenue is generated B2B through hardware sales of physical door and closure systems, priced via project-based quotations rather than public list pricing. GTM is channel-mediated: a dense Italian dealer and agent network handles quotation-to-after-sales locally, while 25 group sales companies handle cross-border European accounts. Customer segments are horizontal — industrial/manufacturing facilities, commercial and public buildings, residential construction, healthcare/laboratories, and public administration — with no named anchor enterprise customers disclosed. Disclosed group turnover exceeds €700 million annually on a 3,500+ European headcount, and the company celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2025 alongside a CEO transition from Rainer Schackmann to Christian Hasenest.

Name

Novoferm

Legal name

Novoferm Schievano S.r.l.

Website

https://novoferm.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Novoferm is a European manufacturer of fire-rated, industrial, and residential door and closure systems, serving industrial, commercial, public, and residential construction markets through 14 plants and 25 sales companies across 23+ countries, generating over €700 million in annual revenue as a subsidiary of Japan's Sanwa Holdings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Products: Doors and Closure Systems

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

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI), Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH)

Keywords

• Fire-rated doors
• Industrial sectional doors
• Residential garage doors
• Door closure systems
• Panic exit hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Camposampiero

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire-rated Doors and Closures: Manufacture and sale of fire-rated doors (Elite+, Magnum, Modula, Asia, Scudo), fire-rated glazing (Novoglass+, Novofire, Allglass, Fixglass, Stahglass), and sliding fire doors (Novoslide) with resistance ratings from EI 60 to EI 120.
2. Industrial Closures: Production of industrial sectional doors (Thermo, Novolux, NovoSpeed), sliding gates, and industrial folding doors (CGT, SGT, Novosilver) for large-scale industrial and logistics facilities.
3. Residential Garage Doors: Sale of residential sectional garage doors (ISO 20, ISO 45, ISO 70) with thermal insulation and automation systems (NovoPort Speed, Novomatic).
4. Interior and Multi-Purpose Doors: Kora product line including interior doors (Kora Basic, Kora Lam, Kora Fill, Kora Glass), sliding doors, and swing doors for commercial and public buildings, as well as metal doors without fire resistance.
5. Accessories and Hardware: Panic exit hardware, hinges, door handles, automation controls, and safety devices as add-on components for door systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Novoferm manufactures and sells fire-rated steel doors, glazed fire doors, interior and multi-purpose metal doors, industrial sectional doors, sliding and folding industrial gates, residential sectional garage doors, and matching operators and panic exit hardware. The company also provides a proprietary mobile application (Novoferm Doors Tool) giving construction professionals access to technical specifications and CE-marked door performance data. Products are certified to EN 1634, UNI EN 1125, EN 1935, and ISO 9001 standards and are sold through a dense dealer and agent network across Europe.

Product overview

Novoferm is a European manufacturer of door and closure systems, operating since 1957 in metal closures and since 1981 in fire-rated closures. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: fire-rated closures (Chiusure tagliafuoco) including hinged doors (Elite+, Magnum, Modula, Asia, Scudo+), fire-rated glazing (Novoglass+, Novofire, Stahglass, Allglass, Fixglass), and sliding fire doors (Novoslide, Novoslide Industry, Saliscendi); multi-purpose closures (Chiusure multiuso) including interior doors (Kora Basic, Kora Lam, Kora Fill, Kora Glass, sliding and double-acting variants) and metal doors (Elite+ Metal, Elite+ Alettata); industrial closures (Chiusure industriali) including sectional doors (Thermo, Novolux, NovoSpeed, Speedroller), sliding gates (CGT, SGT, Novosilver), and related operators and safety devices; and residential garage doors (Sezionali da garage) in ISO 20, 45, and 70 insulation levels with matching automation (NovoPort Speed, Novomatic). Accessories include panic exit hardware (Novoguard, Novopush, EPN-Bar, EPN-Touch), hands-free ArmO device, hinges, and a proprietary mobile app (Novoferm Doors Tool). The company serves the Italian market through a network of dealers and agents while being part of the Novoferm Group (14 European production sites, 3,500+ employees).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elite+ Fire-Rated Steel Door
• Magnum Large-Format Fire-Rated Door
• Modula Fire-Rated Door
• Asia Fire-Rated Door
• Scudo+ Wood-Clad Fire-Rated Door
• Novoglass+ Fire-Rated Glazed Door
• Novofire Fire-Rated Glass Door
• Allglass Fire-Rated Glazing
• Fixglass Fixed Fire-Rated Glazing Panel
• Stahglass Steel-Frame Fire-Rated Glazing
• Novoslide Sliding Fire Door
• Novoslide Industry Sliding Fire Door
• Saliscendi Vertical Rising Fire Door
• Elite+ Metal Multi-Purpose Door
• Elite+ Alettata Louvered Multi-Purpose Door
• Kora Basic Interior Steel Door
• Kora Lam Laminated Interior Door
• Kora Fill Filled-Core Interior Door
• Kora Glass Glazed Interior Door
• Thermo Insulated Industrial Sectional Door
• Novolux Industrial Sectional Door
• NovoSpeed High-Speed Industrial Sectional Door
• Speedroller High-Speed Industrial Roller Door
• NovoSpeed Thermo S600 / Thermo Spiral High-Speed Door
• CGT Folding Industrial Door
• SGT Folding Industrial Door
• Novosilver Aluminum Folding Industrial Door
• ISO 20 Residential Garage Sectional Door
• ISO 45 Residential Garage Sectional Door
• ISO 70 Premium Residential Garage Sectional Door
• NovoPort Speed Garage Door Operator
• Novomatic Garage Door Operator
• Novoguard Push-Bar Panic Exit Device
• Novopush Touch-Bar Panic Exit Device
• EPN-Bar Stainless Steel Push-Bar Panic Device
• EPN-Touch Stainless Steel Touch-Bar Panic Device
• ArmO Hands-Free Door Opening Device
• Novoferm Doors Tool Mobile Application

Quantifiable outcome

• EPD process time reduced by approximately 3 months per product using Emidat platform, with costs reduced to a fraction of traditional €8,000-€10,000 consultant-led EPDs.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, minor, major, core and support.

• EmidatstrategicTechnology or Integration · 22 July 2026Sustainability data platform that enabled Novoferm to internalize Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) creation, reducing process time by approximately three months per product and cutting costs significantly compared to traditional €8,000-€10,000 consultant-led EPDs. Platform allows team members without LCA experience to work independently within 30 minutes, preparing Novoferm for Digital Product Passports requirements.
• ManugestionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021French door company acquired in 2021, further expanding Novoferm's footprint in the French market.
• Robust ABmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Swedish door manufacturer acquired in 2019, strengthening Novoferm's presence in the Scandinavian market.
• NorsudmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016French door manufacturer acquired in 2016, expanding Novoferm's market share in France and adding local production capacity.
• Alpha DeurenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Dutch door manufacturer acquired in 2014, strengthening Novoferm's presence in the Benelux market and expanding industrial door product capabilities.
• Schievano srlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Italian door manufacturer acquired in 1996, specializing in fire-rated closures. Renamed Novoferm Schievano srl, serving as the Italian operating entity and main production facility for the Italian market. Now part of Sanwa Holdings Corporation group.
• QualityNetsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSustainability consulting company that supported Novoferm in developing the CAM (Minimum Environmental Criteria) compliance report for construction products, helping demonstrate conformity to Italian public procurement environmental requirements.
• Istituto GiordanostrategicTechnology or IntegrationTesting laboratory conducting fire door certification tests for Novoferm products. All fire door tests are performed in collaboration with Istituto Giordano to ensure maximum reliability and compliance with regulations.
• Integrity NextsupportTechnology or IntegrationPlatform used by Novoferm Group suppliers to upload information relevant to supply chain due diligence across five thematic areas, supporting compliance with EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hörmann: Hörmann is the European market leader in industrial, commercial, and residential doors, including fire-rated doors, sectional doors, and garage doors. It directly competes with Novoferm across all four product categories and is the most prominent head-to-head competitor, especially in German-speaking and Western European markets.
• GEZE: GEZE is a German specialist in door, window, and safety technology, including automatic door systems, smoke and heat extraction, and access control. Comparable to Novoferm in European building-closure focus, particularly in commercial and public-building specifications.
• Tormax: Tormax is a Swiss manufacturer of automatic sliding and swing door systems for commercial and public buildings. Comparable to Novoferm in industrial closure and automation offerings, though with a narrower focus on automatic operator systems.
• Rite-Hite: Rite-Hite is a US-based manufacturer of industrial doors, dock equipment, and loading dock safety solutions. Comparable to Novoferm's industrial sectional and high-speed door lines, particularly in logistics and warehousing applications, though primarily North American.
• Metaflex Doors International: Metaflex is a Dutch manufacturer of insulated sliding and swing doors for cold rooms, clean rooms, and industrial applications. Comparable to Novoferm in industrial closure solutions, particularly in hygiene- and temperature-controlled environments.
• Record (ASSA ABLOY): Record is a Swiss/European specialist in automatic door systems, now part of ASSA ABLOY. Comparable to Novoferm in automatic and industrial closure offerings and overlap in European commercial-building specifications.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, offering door hardware, electronic access control, and integrated door systems. It competes broadly with Novoferm's hardware/accessories lines and increasingly bundles automated doors with access solutions that Novoferm cannot match.
• dormakaba: dormakaba is a Swiss-listed provider of access solutions, automatic doors, and door hardware serving commercial and public buildings. It overlaps with Novoferm in automatic/industrial door systems and access hardware, though it is broader and more service-oriented.

Others

• Sanwa Holdings Corporation: Sanwa Holdings Corporation is the Japanese parent conglomerate that owns Novoferm Group since 2003. While not a peer in the commercial sense, it provides capital backing, strategic direction, and access to Sanwa's broader building-product portfolio across Asia.
• Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker is a global tools and industrial conglomerate with door hardware and access solutions. Comparable to Novoferm at the periphery through hardware brands, but operates at much broader scale and primarily in North American markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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