# FERMAX Global

> FERMAX is a 75-year-old Valencia manufacturer that makes the intercoms, video door entry panels and access-control systems installed in millions of apartment buildings worldwide. Founded in 1949 by radio tinkerer Fernando Maestre, it now ships hardware to more than 85 countries, posted 83.5 million euros in 2024 revenue, and in 2025 became majority-owned by French investment firm Ardian - all while still making most of its products in Valencia.

- **Founded:** 1949
- **Headquarters:** Valencia, Spain
- **Founders:** Fernando Maestre Martinez (Founder)
- **Team size:** 500+ employees worldwide
- **Products:** MEET IP Video Door Entry System, DUOX PLUS, Cityline Panel, Access Control, Blue / MeetMe apps
- **Notable:** Founded Spain's first radio interphone for industrial use in 1949, Launched the Fonoporta, the first electronic door intercom designed in Spain (1963), Cityline panel installed in over 1.5 million buildings; won 1991 Valencia Award for Innovation in Industrial Design

## Products & services

- **MEET IP Video Door Entry System** — 100% IP, point-to-point (P2P/SIP) video door entry with HD video and digital audio; integrates with access control, CCTV and home automation, and diverts calls to phones via the MeetMe app. Panels include KIN, NUI, MILO, MARINE; monitors WIT and NEO.
- **DUOX PLUS** — 100% digital video door entry system that runs over just two wires, compatible with existing building wiring for easier retrofits. Monitors include the VEO and VEO-XL lines with Wi-Fi options.
- **Cityline Panel** — Iconic curved aluminium outdoor door-entry panel designed by Ramon Benedito; installed in over 1.5 million buildings and winner of the 1991 Valencia Award for Innovation in Industrial Design.
- **Access Control** — Keypad (Memokey), proximity, fingerprint (Inkey), radio frequency and centralized AC-MAX access-control products, plus electric door lock releases.
- **Blue / MeetMe apps** — Mobile apps that divert door calls to smartphones and add connected features to DUOX and MEET installations.

## Achievements

- Founded Spain's first radio interphone for industrial use in 1949
- Launched the Fonoporta, the first electronic door intercom designed in Spain (1963)
- Cityline panel installed in over 1.5 million buildings; won 1991 Valencia Award for Innovation in Industrial Design
- T-1 door telephone sold roughly 4.5 million units
- Grew to sell in 85+ countries with two manufacturing sites in Valencia
- 83.45M euros revenue in 2024, up 4.4% year over year

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Ardian entered an exclusive agreement to become FERMAX's majority shareholder, buying out MCH Private Equity and Eurazeo at a reported 2.6x cash-on-cash return.
- **2024-01** — FERMAX celebrated its 75th anniversary and reported 83.45M euros in revenue, up 4.4% year over year.

## Links

- Website: https://fermax.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fermax
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/fermax
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fermax_global/

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Last updated: 2026-08-20