Gunnebo's European innovation: High-security locks

Gunnebo Safe Storage is enhancing its presence across Europe by merging large-scale manufacturing operations with innovative locking technologies in its safe storage offerings.

The company has consolidated its specialist sites into a single platform, which has become a cornerstone of its expansive secure storage capabilities on the continent. Recent integrations play a pivotal role in strengthening Gunnebo's operational capacity.

High-security locking systems

At the heart of this expansion is the Markersdorf facility in Germany. This key manufacturing site increases Gunnebo's capacity to produce its comprehensive range of products within Europe.

Complementing this, the Primat Group in Slovenia offers additional manufacturing scale, while WITTKOPP in Germany contributes its decades-long expertise in high-security locking systems.

Enhanced locking technology

Integration ensures the products not only meet certificate norms and adapt to local market demands

“By bringing Primat, WITTKOPP, and our Markersdorf site into a unified platform, we have connected design, manufacturing, and locking technology within Europe,” stated Elisabeth Whitefield, Vice President Europe, Gunnebo Safe Storage.

She further explained that this integration ensures the products not only meet certification standards and adapt to local market demands, but also remain accessible amidst potential global supply chain disruptions.

Serving a diverse European portfolio

Gunnebo’s European portfolio caters to a variety of clients, including financial institutions, retailers, and residential customers. By operating under a single organisational structure, the company aims to serve as a comprehensive point of reference for customers with varied needs.

This local manufacturing approach also enables Gunnebo to customise solutions for different markets and support sustainable supply chain practices.

Expertise in high-security mechanical locks

With all these resources based in Europe, Gunnebo can deliver quickly, keeping quality as a priority

Elisabeth Whitefield emphasised the customer expectation for smart, integrated solutions supported by reliable technical service capabilities. With all these resources based in Europe, Gunnebo can deliver quickly, maintaining quality as a priority.

Locking systems play a crucial role in the company’s offerings, with Tecnosicurezza enhancing the portfolio through electronic solutions and WITTKOPP continuing its tradition of high-security mechanical locks.

Gunnebo's Safe Storage innovation

Elisabeth Whitefield concluded, “By keeping research, development, and production within Europe, Gunnebo Safe Storage can proactively anticipate and meet evolving demands.”

She added that this strategic focus strengthens their ability to adapt swiftly, reinforcing the company’s position as a resilient and consistent provider of safe storage solutions across both institutional and residential markets.