The MACO Group is acquiring a majority stake in ekey biometric systems GmbH. This brings together two strong Austrian companies: MACO contributes its experience in hardware technology and building automation, whilst ekey brings its expertise in biometric and digital access solutions.

Together, MACO and ekey aim to further develop smart building access and create new solutions that effectively combine mechanics, automation and biometrics. For customers and partners, this means, above all, more options for modern, convenient and connected building access.

As part of the investment, Manuel Biechl, Chief Sales Officer of the MACO Group, and Michael Gallner-Holzmann, representing ekey’s owner family, will take over the management of ekey biometric system GmbH. The ekey brand, the existing product portfolio and the established partnerships will remain in place.

“With ekey, we are expanding our expertise in the field of smart building access. Together, we are creating new opportunities and innovative solutions for our customers,” says Manuel Biechl, summing up the shared vision.

You can find full details of the investment and the shared future of MACO and ekey in our press release.