FDI GmbH, a FDI subsidiary based in Frankfurt
As part of its international expansion, FDI decided to set up its first subsidiary in Frankfurt, Germany. FDI strategically chose the city of Frankfurt as an economic center, as well as for its proximity to French borders. Frankfurt is an ideal location for commercializing access control products and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) projects on the German market.
FDI GmbH, subsidiary created in partnership with France/Germany CCI
The creation of FDI GmbH was led in partnership with France/Germany CCI. Launched in 2022, the study of German market was carried out in partnership with Axel STABNAU – Business Development Consultant – and lasted 1.5 years. Axel STABNAU’s experience and knowledge of building market enabled an in-depth analysis of access management system requirements in Germany. Following this successful collaboration, FDI decided to establish a physical presence in Germany in order to get closer to manufacturers of security solutions. Initially, FDI GmbH will be based in CCI Frankfurt’s business center.
Eric de GUIBERT, new FDI GmbH collaborator
FDI GmbH opened its doors in February 2024 and welcomed its first employee; Eric de GUIBERT as Business Developer Manager. Eric de GUIBERT’s main mission will be to develop FDI’s subcontracting activity for security systems. The Frenchman, who has been based in Germany for over 25 years, already has solid experience of market trends, and more specifically of physical keys management solutions and lockers. Eric will bring his expertise and in-depth knowledge of the access management systems market to support FDI’s growth in Germany through the development of its subsidiary.
FDI GmbH to offer new FDI Design & Build solution
FDI GmbH will offer FDI; Design & Build custom development services on the German market. The range of FDI products available for customization includes proximity readers – with or without keypad, ID cards and access control units. A global offer that can be adapted to all security system projects, whether for collective or commercial use.
The aim of Design & Build is to design, develop and produce customized access control systems according to the needs of each project. It’s a tailor-made support program, from innovation, design – electronic, mechanical or software, prototyping, industrialization, to EMS 4.0 production. All manufacturing will take place at the FDI 4.0 production site in Cholet (49), France.
Discover our Design & Build offerFDI GmbH at Light+Building in Frankfurt
FDI & FDI GmbH will be represented on Urmet Group’s stand – FDI has been part of Urmet Group for 24 years – at Light+Building in Frankfurt. The sales team will be on hand from March 4th to 8th, Hall 9, stand C81, to discuss FDI products and expertise, and find out more about your access control projects.
“Light+Building is an international trade fair for a wide range of manufacturers in the lighting, electrification, home and building automation, and connected security technology sectors.”
Light+Building – Messe Frankfurt
FDI GmbH will also be present at Essen Security – the leading security trade fair – from September 17 to 20 in Berlin, Germany.
