Uhlmann & Zacher

What Uhlmann & Zacher does

Uhlmann & Zacher is a German designer, manufacturer, and distributor of electronic locking systems headquartered in Waldbüttelbrunn near Würzburg. Founded in 1996, the company develops its entire product portfolio in-house at its German facility, covering the complete infrastructure required to install and operate an electronic access control system: electronic locking cylinders (Schließzylinder), door fittings (Türbeschläge), furniture and locker locks (Möbelschlösser), wall readers (Wandleser/Leser), and wireless radio modules (Funkmodule). Recent product introductions include the CXx192 BLE Electronic Locker Lock (Bluetooth Low Energy) and the WL-36/38 indoor/outdoor wall reader, alongside the CX-Configurator, an online tool for specifying door handles and fittings.

The company serves commercial, institutional, and public-sector customers — including education facilities such as Schule Markt Küps — through a B2B enterprise sales motion, with quote-based pricing tailored to each deployment. Its go-to-market operates primarily through direct sales in the DACH region, with distribution now leveraged through its parent company ASSA ABLOY following the January 2025 acquisition. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of the locking system components, supplemented by software solutions for system management and technical support services, all conducted in-house at the German headquarters. Reported 2024 sales were SEK 240 million, and the company employs 101–250 staff.

Name

Uhlmann & Zacher

Legal name

Uhlmann & Zacher

Website

https://uundz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Uhlmann & Zacher is a German manufacturer of electronic locking systems — cylinders, door fittings, furniture locks, readers, and wireless modules — serving commercial, institutional, and public-sector customers in the DACH region, now operating as a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Access Control Hardware

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Access Control & Smart Locks (Managed/Monitored) (HSAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI)

Keywords

• Electronic locking systems
• Access control hardware
• Electronic locking cylinders
• Door fittings
• Access control solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Waldbüttelbrunn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electronic Locking Hardware Sales: Sale of electronic locking system products including cylinders, door fittings, furniture locks, readers, and radio modules. The company develops, produces, and distributes these products from its German headquarters.
2. Software Solutions: Software solutions for managing electronic locking systems, supporting the complete infrastructure needed to install and manage electronic access control systems.
3. Technical Support and Customer Service: Customer care and technical support services provided alongside product sales, with all operations handled in-house at the German headquarters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Uhlmann & Zacher develops, produces, and distributes electronic locking systems as a complete infrastructure solution for electronic access control. Its product portfolio includes electronic locking cylinders, door fittings, furniture/cabinet locks, wall readers, and radio modules enabling wireless connectivity. All operations from product development through production to customer support are handled in-house at the company's headquarters in Waldbüttelbrunn, Germany.

Product overview

Uhlmann & Zacher develops, produces, and distributes electronic locking systems as a complete infrastructure solution. The product portfolio centers on electronic access control with core products including locking cylinders (Schließzylinder), door fittings (Türbeschläge), furniture locks (Möbelschlösser), wall readers (Leser), and radio modules (Funkmodule). Additional offerings include the CX-Configurator tool for product configuration. All products are designed, manufactured, and supported in Germany at the company's headquarters in Waldbüttelbrunn near Würzburg, with the company operating as part of the ASSA ABLOY Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schließzylinder (Electronic Locking Cylinders) Electronic locking cylinders that are user-friendly in implementation and operation, supporting optimal access organization to buildings and facilities. Used by commercial and institutional customers for electronic access control.
• Türbeschläge (Electronic Door Fittings) Electronic door fittings available in various variants with handles and flexible configuration options for access control applications.
• Möbelschlösser (Electronic Furniture Locks) Electronic furniture locks and cabinet locks that integrate furniture into the electronic locking system for comprehensive access management, enabling organizations to extend access control to lockers, cabinets, and storage furniture.
• Leser (Electronic Wall Readers) Electronic wall readers for controlling electric door openers, elevators, or electric door and gate drives in access control systems, suitable for indoor and outdoor areas.
• Funkmodule (Radio Modules) Modules that establish wireless connection between readers (wall readers) and the units to be switched in electronic locking systems, enabling flexible deployment without hardwiring.
• CXx192 BLE Electronic Locker Lock Electronic locker lock with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology for securing lockers and cabinets with wireless access control.
• WL-36/38 Wall Reader Electronic wall reader designed for both indoor and outdoor areas in electronic access control systems.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: US-listed global security products company owning brands including SimonsVoss, ISONAS, and several electronic lock lines. A broad incumbent in electronic access control with significant portfolio overlap with Uhlmann & Zacher.
• dormakaba: Swiss-listed global leader in access solutions, including electronic locks, door hardware, readers, and access control software. Overlaps with Uhlmann & Zacher's portfolio as a broad incumbent in the same electronic access control space, though operating at much larger scale across many product categories.
• Mul-T-Lock: ASSA ABLOY-owned brand offering high-security mechanical and electronic locking solutions. Sister brand within the ASSA ABLOY portfolio with overlapping access control product categories, particularly relevant for understanding intra-group competitive dynamics.
• ABUS: German family-owned manufacturer of security products including padlocks, cylinder locks, and electronic access solutions. Comparable as a DACH-region security hardware incumbent with overlapping electronic locking offerings and institutional customer segments.
• ASSA ABLOY (parent and sister brands): Parent company and broader group of access solution brands including electronic lock specialists (e.g., Aperio, CLIQ, HID). Highly comparable in product categories and customer base, and the most direct structural context for Uhlmann & Zacher's distribution and strategic direction.

Direct peers

• SimonsVoss Technologies: German-based specialist in electronic locking cylinders, fittings, and access control systems, now part of Allegion. Directly comparable to Uhlmann & Zacher as a DACH-focused electronic lock manufacturer with similar product categories (cylinders, fittings, readers) and B2B/institutional customer base.
• iLOQ: Finnish company specializing in electronic and self-powered locking solutions for residential, commercial, and critical infrastructure. Comparable to U&Z as a European electronic lock specialist with proprietary technology and B2B sales motion.
• SALTO Systems: Spanish manufacturer of electronic access control solutions including electronic locks, cylinders, readers, and wireless (SALTO Virtual Network, BLE) products. A direct competitor serving commercial and institutional customers with overlapping electronic locking and wireless portfolio.
• EVVA: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems including cylinders, door fittings, and access control. Comparable to Uhlmann & Zacher as a DACH-region locking specialist with parallel product categories and B2B orientation.
• Codelocks: UK-based manufacturer of electronic and mechanical door locks with keypad, card, and BLE-enabled products for commercial and residential applications. Comparable product categories (electronic locks, access control) and overlapping commercial/institutional customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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