dormakaba Strengthens North American Access Automation Business with Avant-Garde Acquisition
Acquisition enhances entrance systems control capabilities and expands presence in key growth verticals.
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dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems Inc., one of the largest independent solution providers for entrance systems control products in the United States. The acquisition represents a core-in-the-core investment and significantly strengthens dormakaba’s go-to-market capabilities in North America for access automation solutions.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Clarksville, Indiana, Avant-Garde is a specialized solution provider in the entrance systems control segment, delivering a comprehensive one-stop-shop approach. The company offers end-to-end services ranging from consultation and product selection to installation, commissioning, and long-term support, supported by deep technical expertise in entrance control systems.
Entrance systems control is a key element of dormakaba’s core portfolio. With this acquisition, dormakaba gains additional capabilities to accelerate growth in strategic verticals such as data centers, airports, and nationwide system integrators. By expanding its direct solutions approach, dormakaba aims to strengthen its high-margin entrance systems control business while unlocking new growth opportunities across the North American market.
Till Reuter, CEO of dormakaba, stated:
“We are delighted to welcome the Avant-Garde team into our Group. This acquisition is an important step in advancing our North American growth plan. It strengthens our entrance systems control capabilities, enhances our high-margin business, and positions us for continued growth in key verticals such as airports and data centers.”
dormakaba expects the transaction to be accretive to Group earnings per share from day one. The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. Closing of the acquisition is expected in early January 2026, subject to customary conditions.
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