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MACO Gruppe acquires ekey

Biometric access systems (fingerprint) · Linz, Austria

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The MACO Gruppe from Salzburg acquires a majority stake in ekey biometric systems GmbH in Linz. ekey develops and produces biometric access solutions and employs around 80 people.

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Who was involved.

Buyer
MACO Gruppe
Target
ekey, Linz
Seller
Eigentümerfamilie
Type
Strategic
Sector
Biometric access systems (fingerprint)
Country
Austria
First reported
12/11/2026

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  8. Secondary4
  9. Merger1

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