Gunnebo Entrance Control has expanded its operations in France with the acquisition of Safe Products SARL, a company specializing in entrance control installation and services.
This move is set to bolster Gunnebo's presence in one of Europe's significant and rapidly expanding markets for entrance control systems. France ranks as the second-largest market in this sector within Europe, with the majority, approximately 70%, of the demand originating from the Paris region. Safe Products SARL brings a well-established customer base and a growing portfolio of service offerings to the table, enhancing Gunnebo's capabilities in the area.
Entrance Control Systems
Founded in 2017, Safe Products SARL has earned a robust reputation for its entrance control system installations, maintenance, and security solutions across various sectors, including critical infrastructure, government, and commercial environments. The company has secured numerous recurring service contracts, highlighting its strength in the field.
"Since establishing Safe Products SARL, our priority has always been to provide customers with reliable service, technical expertise, and trusted support throughout the life of their systems," stated Yoann Carl of Safe Products SARL. "Joining Gunnebo Entrance Control allows us to build on this foundation. Our customers will continue to work with a team they know and trust, while benefiting from the additional resources, expertise, and long-term commitment that come with being part of a global entrance control business."
Enhancing Lifecycle Support
This acquisition is a strategic step following Gunnebo Entrance Control's previous purchase of Diadem
This acquisition is a strategic step following Gunnebo Entrance Control's previous purchase of Diadem, reflecting its ongoing commitment to service-led growth and lifecycle support capabilities. Currently, there is a rising demand for partners who can ensure compliance, sustainability, and provide continuous maintenance and upgrades.
According to Blanca Sebastia, EVP Commercial Excellence & GM Europe at Gunnebo Entrance Control, "The addition of Safe Products SARL strengthens our ability to support customers locally in a market where service quality, responsiveness, and long-term partnership are increasingly important. Their expertise and customer-focused approach make them a strong complement to our existing operations in France."
Strategic Market Expansion
Integrating Safe Products SARL's local knowledge and relationships with Gunnebo's existing resources, including its capabilities from Diadem, is expected to enhance support for customers throughout France.
Howard Lang, President of Gunnebo Entrance Control, emphasized the strategic significance of the Paris region and the acquisition's potential: "France is a strategically important market for Gunnebo Entrance Control and particularly the Paris region, which continues to see strong demand for entrance control solutions and services. Safe Products SARL has built an impressive business based on technical excellence, strong customer relationships, and a commitment to service. This acquisition strengthens our local presence and service capability, enabling us to support customers more effectively while continuing to invest in long-term growth."
Gunnebo Entrance Control has acquired Safe Products SARL, a Paris-based specialist in entrance control installation and service, strengthening its presence in one of Europe's largest and fastest-growing entrance control markets.
France is the second-largest entrance control market in Europe, with the Paris region accounting for approximately 70% of national demand. With an established customer base, growing service portfolio and strong local presence, Safe Products SARL brings additional expertise and capacity to Gunnebo Entrance Control's operations.
Entrance control systems
Founded in 2017, Safe Products SARL has established a strong reputation for the installation, maintenance and servicing of entrance control systems and associated security solutions. The company serves across a range of sectors, including critical infrastructure, government and commercial environments and has built a growing portfolio of recurring service contracts.
"Since establishing Safe Products SARL, our priority has always been to provide customers with reliable service, technical expertise and trusted support throughout the life of their systems," said Yoann Carl of Safe Products SARL. "Joining Gunnebo Entrance Control allows us to build on this foundation. Our customers will continue to work with a team they know and trust, while benefiting from the additional resources, expertise and long-term commitment that come with being part of a global entrance control business."
Entrance control performance
The acquisition follows Gunnebo Entrance Control’s purchase of Diadem under the leadership of Thomas Prost, reflecting a continued investment in service-led growth and its ambition to enhance lifecycle support capabilities. To meet latest compliance, sustainability and customer requirements, demand is increasing for partners who can provide ongoing maintenance, upgrades and support to maximize entrance control performance throughout a system's lifecycle.
Blanca Sebastia, EVP Commercial Excellence & GM Europe, Gunnebo Entrance Control added: “The addition of Safe Products SARL strengthens our ability to support customers locally in a market where service quality, responsiveness and long-term partnership are increasingly important. Their expertise and customer-focused approach make them a strong complement to our existing operations in France."
Comprehensive entrance control services
By combining Safe Products SARL’s local market knowledge and customer relationships with Diadem and Gunnebo Entrance Control's broader capabilities and resources, and integrating these strengths within its French organization, the business will be better positioned to support customers across France with comprehensive entrance control services.
Howard Lang, President of Gunnebo Entrance Control concluded: “France is a strategically important market for Gunnebo Entrance Control and particularly the Paris region, which continues to see strong demand for entrance control solutions and services. Safe Products SARL has built an impressive business based on technical excellence, strong customer relationships and a commitment to service. This acquisition strengthens our local presence and service capability, enabling us to support customers more effectively while continuing to invest in long-term growth."
