Faac acquires Clemsa

FAAC has completed the acquisition of CLEMSA, a leading Spanish company based in Madrid, manufacturer of access control automated systems and customised electronic control equipment such as radio transmitters, receivers and control boards.

"This takeover is in line with our strategy for international growth based on a nationwide network in the main markets and the acquisition of complementary technological and manufacturing skills.
CLEMSA therefore represents the first important step to improve our competitive positioning." advises FAAC CEO, Andrea Marcellan.

"CLEMSA's strong nationwide presence in Spain with 10 branches in the major cities, and the brand's undisputed fame as a manufacturer of customised electronic and radio-controlled equipment, will allow FAAC to manage local distribution channels effectively, an essentialy key success factor in the Spanish market." adds Jacopo Malacarne, FAAC Sales & Marketing Director.

About CLEMSA

CLEMSA is based in Madrid and has operated in the automation and pedestrian and vehicle access control sector since the 80s. It has two manufacturing plants in Madrid and Barcelona where it produces automated systems using both hydraulic and electromechanical technology. Expansion of the range of solutions offered has proceeded whilst at the same time concentrating on the manufacture of customised electronic accessories, especially radio controls, as a means of achieving customer satisfaction and loyalty. 

About FAAC

FAAC, a top pioneering international company in the residential, commercial and industrial automation and pedestrian and vehicle access control sector, was founded in 1965 and today represents an international industrial Group with more than 750 employees, 7 manufacturing plants in Europe and 15 foreign subsidiaries. The Group's head office is in Zola Predosa (Bologna).