Besam and Entrematic Automatic Doors: Now Part of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems

Besam and Entrematic Automatic Doors: Now Part of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems

The names Besam and Entrematic are still widely recognised within the automatic door and entrance systems industry. Engineers, facilities managers, and specifiers frequently encounter these brands when servicing, upgrading, or sourcing spare parts for older automatic doors and door operators.

However, Besam and Entrematic are no longer independent manufacturers. Both brands have been fully integrated into ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, a dedicated division of the ASSA ABLOY Group.

Rather than disappearing, their products, engineering expertise, and legacy automatic door systems continue under the ASSA ABLOY brand, supported globally.


The History of Besam Automatic Doors

Besam was founded in 1962 in Sweden, initially specialising in automatic pedestrian sliding doors and swing door operators for healthcare environments. At the time, automatic doors were becoming essential for improving hygiene, accessibility, and patient flow in hospitals.

Over the following decades, Besam expanded rapidly:

  • 1970s: Introduction of automatic sliding door systems
  • 1980s: Development of revolving doors for high-traffic buildings
  • Expansion into retail, airports, public transport, and commercial properties

 

By the late twentieth century, Besam had become one of the world’s leading automatic door manufacturers and door operator suppliers, with a large global installed base.

In 2002, Besam was acquired by the ASSA ABLOY Group as part of its strategic move into automated entrance systems.

 

Besam Products Today

Although the Besam name is no longer used as a standalone brand, all former Besam automatic doors — sliding, swing, and revolving — are now part of the ASSA ABLOY portfolio. Legacy systems remain supported with compatible Besam spare parts, automatic door components, service expertise, and modernisation options.


Entrematic: From Specialist Brand to Integrated Entrance Systems

The Entrematic name (often referenced as EM Entrematic) represents another key chapter in ASSA ABLOY’s entrance systems heritage.

Historically, Entrematic covered a broad range of automatic entrance and door solutions, including:

 

  • Automatic pedestrian doors
  • Industrial doors
  • Loading bay and logistics equipment
  • Door operators and automatic door system components

 

This wide scope allowed Entrematic to build strong technical expertise across both commercial and industrial access solutions.

Entrematic joined the ASSA ABLOY Group in the early 2000s and was progressively integrated into the Entrance Systems division. Products previously branded as Entrematic — including well-known EMSL-related systems, Entrematic door operators, and automatic door and components — are now managed, supplied, and supported under the ASSA ABLOY name.

Entrematic Products Today

The Entrematic brand name is no longer used independently, but its technology and installed systems remain fully supported. Engineers and customers will find Entrematic-origin products within the unified ASSA ABLOY range.


 

The Creation of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems


In 2006, ASSA ABLOY formally established ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems as a dedicated division. This brought together several established brands — including Besam, Entrematic, Crawford, Albany, Megadoor, and Blasi — under a single organisational structure.

The goal of this consolidation was to:

  • Combine decades of specialist engineering knowledge
  • Standardise safety, compliance, and performance
  • Strengthen global manufacturing and service support
  • Deliver complete entrance solutions across all building types

Rather than operating as fragmented brands, these companies became contributors to one comprehensive entrance systems portfolio.


 

A Shared Focus on Safety, Accessibility, and Reliability


Across all its heritage brands, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems maintains a consistent mission: to improve safety, security, accessibility, and convenience.

From Besam’s early healthcare innovations to Entrematic’s industrial and logistics expertise, each brand helped shape modern automatic door standards. Today, this combined experience supports ongoing innovation while ensuring long-term support for legacy systems.


What This Means for Existing Besam and Entrematic Doors


If you operate, service, or specify automatic doors originally branded as Besam or Entrematic:

  • Your systems are not obsolete

 

  • Spare parts and upgrades remain available

 

  • Technical support is provided through ASSA ABLOY

 

  • Modern replacement and retrofit options exist

These doors form the foundation of today’s ASSA ABLOY automatic entrance technology.


 Legacy Brands, Modern Support


Besam and Entrematic were once independent pioneers in automatic doors, door operators, and entrance systems. Through strategic acquisition and careful integration, they became essential building blocks of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems.

While the brand names may no longer appear on new products, their engineering legacy, installed systems, and technical influence continue worldwide, supported by one of the largest access solutions groups in the world.

AutoMagic are official Assa Abloy entrance Systems distributors in the UK. Contact us for support and pricing .

 

Official ASSA page : https://www.assaabloyentrance.com/global/en/about-us/our-heritage

 


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