Copiax
Copiax AB is Sweden's largest wholesale distributor of locks and security products, supplying approximately 43,000 SKUs from over 100 manufacturers to approved trade professionals — primarily locksmiths, security installers, and electrical installers — via e-commerce, EDI, mobile app, and a physical storefront.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1952
- HeadquartersStockholm, Sweden
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Copiax does
Copiax AB is a privately-held Swedish B2B wholesale distributor, headquartered in Stockholm, specializing in locks and security products. Founded in 1952, the company is self-described as Sweden's largest wholesaler within locks and security systems, distributing approximately 43,000 SKUs from more than 100 manufacturers across 16 product categories including mechanical and electrical locking, alarms, camera surveillance, access control, fire safety, door automation, and network infrastructure. Major brand authorizations include Assa Abloy, Dormakaba, Salto, Hikvision, Hanwha, Ajax, and Abus.
The company operates a multi-channel distribution model combining a 24/7 e-commerce platform, EDI integration for automated B2B ordering, the CopiApp mobile application, and a physical storefront with extended hours. Pricing is non-public and requires approved customer login. Beyond hardware distribution, Copiax offers value-added services including the Security School training platform and a CE-marked door automation installation service delivered in partnership with Assa Abloy. The customer base is restricted to approved trade professionals — primarily locksmiths, security installers, and electrical installers operating in Sweden — who must apply to become customers. The company employs 51-100 people, is GDPR compliant, and operates exclusively in the Swedish market with no disclosed international expansion.
Copiax firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Copiax
- Legal name
- Copiax AB
- Website
- https://copiax.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1952
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Copiax AB is Sweden's largest wholesale distributor of locks and security products, supplying approximately 43,000 SKUs from over 100 manufacturers to approved trade professionals — primarily locksmiths, security installers, and electrical installers — via e-commerce, EDI, mobile app, and a physical storefront.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Copiax industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Security Products Wholesale Distribution
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (56162), Locksmiths (561622)
- SIC
- Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Doors, Gates, Loading Docks & Access Systems Service (IMAIABAH)
Keywords
Where Copiax is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stockholm
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Copiax business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Wholesale Distribution: B2B wholesale distribution of security and locking products to professional installers, locksmiths, and electrical contractors. Products are sourced from over 100 leading manufacturers and sold with logistics and distribution services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Copiax product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Copiax AB is Sweden's largest wholesale distributor of locks and security systems, supplying approximately 43,000 products from over 100 brands to professional locksmiths, security installers, and electrical installers. The assortment spans mechanical and electrical locking, alarm systems, fire safety, camera surveillance, access control, door automation, and network infrastructure products, ordered through an e-commerce website, the CopiApp mobile app, EDI integration, or a physical Stockholm store. Value-added services include Security School training and a CE-marking service for door automation installations delivered in partnership with Assa Abloy.
Product overview
Copiax is Sweden's largest wholesaler of locks and security systems, offering approximately 43,000 security products from more than 100 brands. The portfolio is organized around 16 core product categories covering mechanical and electronic locking, fire safety, alarm systems, camera surveillance, access control, door automation, and network infrastructure. Key service offerings include CopiApp (mobile e-commerce app), EDI (electronic data interchange), Security School (training platform), and CE-märkt & klart (CE-marking service in partnership with Assa Abloy). The company serves locksmiths, security installers, and electricians throughout Sweden.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CopiApp: E-commerce app for security installers to order from the product catalog of 43,000 security products
Companies that use Copiax
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Copiax technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Copiax partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Assa AbloycorePartnership for CE-marked installation services. Copiax collaborates with Assa Abloy to provide certified door automation installations that require special competence, allowing installers to bring in temporary expert help when needed.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Copiax competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- HID Global (Assa Abloy): Global manufacturer of access control credentials, readers, and identity solutions within the ASSA ABLOY group. Adjacent product overlap with Copiax's access control category but operates as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
- Hanwha Vision: Manufacturer of video surveillance and CCTV products listed among Copiax's 100+ brand suppliers. Increasingly markets direct-to-installer programs, making it both a supplier and an emerging competitive channel for Copiax.
- Securitas: Swedish-based global leader in security services (guarding, monitoring). Adjacent to Copiax's product ecosystem on the demand side but does not compete in wholesale distribution; useful as a Swedish security industry bellwether.
Broad incumbents
- ASSA ABLOY: World's largest lock and access solutions manufacturer, headquartered in Sweden, and an existing Copiax investor and strategic partner. Operates broadly across the same product categories Copiax distributes and holds influence through its equity stake.
- ABUS: German manufacturer of locks, security, and access control products listed as a Copiax supplier. Operates in overlapping product categories with its own direct sales channels to installers and end customers.
- Dormakaba: Global manufacturer of locks, access control, and door automation products and a key Copiax supplier. Competes with Copiax indirectly through direct installer sales while also feeding its catalog.
Direct peers
- ScanSource: Distributor of security, AV, and communication technology products to resellers and integrators. Same multi-vendor B2B wholesale motion targeting professional installers in security and related categories.
- WESCO / Anixter: Global distributor of communications, security, and electrical products to installers and contractors. Closely comparable B2B wholesale model with multi-vendor portfolio and EDI/e-commerce ordering infrastructure.
- ADI Global Distribution (Resideo): Largest global wholesale distributor of low-voltage security, AV, and communications products to professional installers and integrators. Operates the same B2B trade-wholesale model as Copiax, scaled globally.
Regional players
- Axis Communications: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of network cameras and security solutions; operates in Copiax's core Swedish market and is adjacent to its CCTV product category, though it sells primarily through distribution channels rather than directly competing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Copiax social profiles
Digital presenceCopiax compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Copiax financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Copiax leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Copiax funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Copiax M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Copiax
What does Copiax do?
Copiax AB is Sweden's largest wholesale distributor of locks and security systems, supplying approximately 43,000 products from over 100 brands to professional locksmiths, security installers, and electrical installers. The assortment spans mechanical and electrical locking, alarm systems, fire safety, camera surveillance, access control, door automation, and network infrastructure products, ordered through an e-commerce website, the CopiApp mobile app, EDI integration, or a physical Stockholm store. Value-added services include Security School training and a CE-marking service for door automation installations delivered in partnership with Assa Abloy.
Is Copiax a public or private company?
Copiax is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Copiax founded?
Copiax was founded in 1952. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Copiax based?
Copiax is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Copiax make money?
One revenue line is on record: wholesale Distribution.
Who are Copiax's main competitors?
Others on record are HID Global (Assa Abloy), Hanwha Vision and Securitas. Broad incumbents are ASSA ABLOY, ABUS and Dormakaba. Direct peers are ScanSource, WESCO / Anixter and ADI Global Distribution (Resideo). Axis Communications is listed as a regional player.
Does Copiax have an API?
No public API is recorded for Copiax.
What industry is Copiax in?
Copiax's product category is Security Products Wholesale Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIABAH, Doors, Gates, Loading Docks & Access Systems Service. Its NAICS code is 56162 and its SIC code is 7381.