SMART DOORS will strengthen the manual and automatic doors sector.

SMART DOORS will further strengthen the significant role played by the manual and automatic doors sector in the Spanish industry, which is expected to generate a turnover of approximately EUR 1.2 billion by 2024. The fair, which will present an innovative offer of doors and automation, will promote business opportunities as part of the International Construction Week, which will take place on November 5-8 at IFEMA MADRID. It will also share synergies with VETECO, CONSTRUTEC and PISCIMAD.

SMART DOORS will once again be the main forum for presenting the latest innovations and a wide range of new products for the door and automation sector. The event will showcase a range of innovative trade and business opportunities in this sector. It will showcase a diverse range of products including commercial, industrial and garage doors; high-speed gates and loading docks; roller blinds; Fire doors; as well as drives, control systems, components and accessories for these gates. This will be further enhanced by a wide range of automatic pedestrian doors, sanitation room doors, airtight doors, operating room doors and so on.

The exhibition’s proposals and content will particularly focus on the main challenges currently facing the industry in terms of security, accessibility, energy efficiency and thermal and acoustic insulation, as well as on advances and improvements in architectural design and integration, connectivity and control systems. In addition, companies exhibiting at the fair will present a number of innovative solutions aimed at improving the accessibility of buildings and homes, including automation systems for creating smart spaces, accessibility solutions for all types of buildings and houses adapted for people with limited mobility, and roll-up and stackable doors , which provide significant energy savings.

SMART DOORS will be a key tool for marketing and distributing products, services and solutions in the door, automation and security industry, both at home and abroad. In addition, the event will be held as part of the International Construction Week, coinciding with VETECO, the International Trade Fair for Windows, Facades and Solar Shades, as well as CONSTRUTEC and PISCIMAD. This will generate significant synergies and provide a global proposition for the construction sector.

Role in Spanish industry

The manual and automatic doors sector plays a significant role in Spanish industry, contributing to improved safety, operational efficiency and automation, as well as ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. This is what AEPA, the Association of Manual and Automatic Door Manufacturers, says.

By 2024, the sector is expected to generate around €1.2 billion in turnover, covering both door and operator production as well as complementary activities such as installation and maintenance.