The global market for service work on automatic building doors is estimated to be around EUR 2 billion in revenue per annum. Service work includes preventative maintenance, repair works and modernizations.

Automatic building doors can be divided into three main categories: garage doors, industrial doors and pedestrian doors. The market for maintenance of automatic building doors is considerably more fragmented than the service market for elevators and escalators. The main markets are similar to those for elevators and escalators namely Europe, North America, Japan and Australia and a growing potential in China.

Customers

Service customers include public authorities, retailers, wholesalers, industrial companies, and facility management companies. Public transportation (PTR) and hotels are also key customers. The retail, wholesale, industry, and PTR segments are the largest customer segments and are estimated to account for over two-thirds of the market while residential, medical and office segments make up the remaining third. Many of these customers also operate elevators and escalators.

Growth Drivers

The growth in demand for the service of automatic building doors is dependent on the general economy. Demand is estimated to grow faster than development in construction activity. The overall level of demand for building door services is expected to increase considerably over the coming years as safety and security issues are anticipated to further increase in importance. This trend is also supported by new or upcoming norms and regulations, especially in Europe and Australia.