dormakaba expands UK presence with Style acquisition

6 Jul 2026

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Dormakaba acquires UK distributor Style Group, expanding its movable-wall market presence.
Style retains its brand and setup, ensuring continuity for clients and 100 employees.
The acquisition facilitates dormakaba's growth, leveraging Style's customer network and assets.

dormakaba has successfully broadened its footprint in the UK market through the acquisition of Style Group, a prominent distributor of movable-wall solutions in the region. This strategic move aims to fortify dormakaba's position within one of Europe's most significant markets for movable walls.

Style Group, which has been operational for over 25 years, will be integrated into dormakaba’s Global Movable Walls division. Despite this integration, Style will retain its brand identity and operate independently, ensuring stability and continuity for its clientele, partners, and a workforce of 100 employees. Known for distributing dormakaba products, Style operates across four regional branches, enhancing an already solid partnership.

Movable-wall expertise

"The transaction builds on the long-standing relationship with Style, which has been the exclusive distributor of Skyfold and Dorma Hüppe products in the UK," commented Christian Baur, CTO and President, Key & Wall Solutions and OEM. "It will allow us to work with Style’s extensive network of clients and architects and further grow our movable-wall business."

Clients benefit from adaptable space solutions that cater to evolving demands

By acquiring Style Group, dormakaba gains direct entry to a robust customer base and influential network that includes architecture firms. This network facilitates the deployment of dormakaba's solutions across varied projects and sectors, such as educational institutions, airports, and major sports facilities. Clients benefit from adaptable space solutions that cater to evolving demands, bolstered by dormakaba's comprehensive product range.

Strategic growth

"We are delighted that Style is joining the group," stated Till Reuter, CEO of dormakaba. "The acquisition supports dormakaba’s growth strategy in the UK by combining complementary assets in sales, services, and customer access."

The acquisition is projected to be immediately beneficial to dormakaba's Group EPS. No further details or financial specifics have been disclosed. The transaction was finalised on 5 July 2026.

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dormakaba has acquired the United Kingdom’s distributor of movable-wall solutions, Style Group. Through the purchase, dormakaba expands its business by strengthening its presence in one of Europe’s largest movable-wall markets.

Style, which has served customers for more than 25 years, will be integrated into dormakaba’s Global Movable Walls business, while maintaining its brand and independent setup. This will provide continuity and stability for clients, partners and Style’s 100 employees. The purchase of Style – which operates through four regional branches – strengthens a trusted partnership, as the company already is a distributor of dormakaba products.

Movable-wall business

“The transaction builds on the long-standing relationship with Style, which has been the exclusive distributor of Skyfold and Dorma Hüppe products in the UK,’’ said Christian Baur, CTO and President Key & Wall Solutions and OEM. “It will allow us to work with Style’s extensive network of clients and architects and further grow our movable-wall business.”

The transaction enables dormakaba to expand its presence in the UK by gaining direct access to Style’s well-established customer base and network, including pioneer architectural firms. Through this network, dormakaba’s solutions are deployed across a wide range of projects and industries, from universities and airports to major sports venues. Customers benefit from flexible space concepts that can be easily adapted to changing needs, supported by dormakaba’s product portfolio.

Combining complementary assets

“We are delighted that Style is joining the group,’’ said Till Reuter, CEO of dormakaba. “The acquisition supports dormakaba’s growth strategy in the UK by combining complementary assets in sales, services and customer access.”

dormakaba expects the transaction to be accretive to Group EPS from day one. The parties have agreed not to disclose further details nor the financial terms of the transaction. dormakaba closed the acquisition of Style Group on 5 July 2026.

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