Avant-Garde Systems acquired by dormakaba

Avant-Garde was founded in 2015 to serve as a comprehensive, "one-stop shop" for entrance system control needs. The company has evolved over the past 10 years to offer a full lifecycle of entrance system services. From initial consultation and bespoke secured entry design to custom fabrication, installation, and industry-leading on-site support.

dormakaba is a leading global provider in the access solutions market. The company reimagines access by setting industry standards for smart systems and sustainable solutions across the lifecycle of a building. More than 15,000 employees worldwide provide their expertise together with distribution partners to a growing customer base in more than 130 countries. dormakaba supports its customers with a broad, innovative portfolio of integrated access products, solutions and services that easily fit into building ecosystems to create safe, secure and sustainable places where people can move around seamlessly.

Till Reuter, CEO dormakaba, says: “We are delighted to welcome the Avant-Garde team into our Group. This acquisition is an important piece to advance our North American growth plan. It will strengthen our entrance systems control capabilities, enhancing our high-margin business as well as positioning us for growth in our key verticals airports and data centers.”

By joining the global reach and technological portfolio of dormakaba, Avant-Garde is poised to deliver even greater value to its clients across key strategic verticals, including:

• Expanded Product Portfolio: Access to dormakaba’s innovative global R&D and integrated access products to enhance our tailor-made solutions.
• Enhanced Service Infrastructure: Leveraging dormakaba’s network to strengthen the robust support our clients already receive through our Technical Support. 
• Focus on Key Sectors: Deepened capabilities to serve the growing needs of our clients in high-security environments like data centers, airports, and security integrators.

Avant-Garde’s dedicated team, customer-first service model, and executive leadership will remain in place, ensuring a seamless transition and continuity of all trusted partnerships.

"When we started Avant-Garde, our goal was simple: to be the best secured entry partner in the business, known for customer loyalty, unparalleled expertise, and going above and beyond," said Eric Mager, Founder and CEO of Avant-Garde. "Joining dormakaba is the ultimate opportunity to achieve this goal on a grander scale. We are now able to provide our clients with expanded technological capabilities and a wider product range, all while maintaining the same commitment to expert service, custom solutions, and support they have come to expect from the Avant-Garde team. This is a tremendous win for our clients and our future."

The transaction is expected to close early January 2026 Financial terms of the acquisition will not be disclosed.

About Avant-Garde Systems Inc. Avant-Garde Systems Inc. is an industry expert in secured entry solutions, providing a full lifecycle "one-stop-shop" for clients across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Founded in 2015 and based in Clarksville, Indiana, Avant-Garde specializes in tailor-made access control products including full height, optical, and waist high turnstiles, security revolvers, and vehicle gates. Committed to customer loyalty and outstanding service, Avant-Garde provides end-to-end expertise covering secured entry design, custom fabrication, installation, and comprehensive post-installation support, including its dedicated support program.

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