A Bold Decision: The Origin of Our Company

Francesc Andreu founded Openers & Closers with a clear idea: to develop more reliable, durable, and robust electric strikes for a market that needed them.

Bernat Andreu

Bernat Andreu

CEO

A Bold Decision: The Origin of Our Company

Today, the second generation continues along that path. Through leadership, engineering, and management, we keep transforming the company — from a mechanical workshop into a business that develops electronic systems and integrated solutions for access control.

Watch the short video below to hear Francesc explain how it all started, and how his children continue to lead the way.

We invest in people, in processes, and in innovation. Because for us, risk is not a barrier; it is an opportunity to move forward.

We continue building the future of accessibility and security with commitment, expertise, and a long-term vision.

We want to share part of our story and the people who make up Openers & Closers, because behind every project, every idea, and every advancement, there is dedication, hard work, and a shared passion for continuing to build the future together.

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