Loomis International

What Loomis International does

Loomis International is a Switzerland-headquartered (Kloten) global logistics provider specializing in the secure transportation, storage, customs clearance, and cash management of high-value assets, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly-listed Loomis AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: LOOMIS). The company traces its lineage to the Wells Fargo founding in 1852 and operates through a decentralized network of approximately 400 owned branches across roughly 26 countries, with trusted partner and agent relationships extending service coverage to more than 120 countries. Its workforce of approximately 24,000 employees executes door-to-door logistics for precious metals, diamonds and jewelry, banknotes, pharmaceuticals, mining outputs, and sensitive government/defense materials.

The company's core service lines are International Logistics, Storage (including high-security vaults and bonded warehouses with web-based inventory management and pick-and-pack), Customs Clearance, Exhibition Services, Cash Management Services, and the specialized Loomis Pharma division providing GDP-compliant temperature-controlled transport. Underlying technology comprises high-security warehousing in major financial centers, armored vehicle fleets, continuous temperature monitoring and real-time tracking systems for pharma, customs brokerage software, and a dedicated customer portal. The business is complemented by sub-brands Loomis Pay (a payment platform launched in Denmark in 2020) and Loomis eStore (online precious-metals retail).

Loomis International generates revenue through bespoke, quote-based fees tied to client scale and operational needs, structured as multi-year contracts across enterprise customers in financial institutions, mining groups, luxury brands, pharmaceutical firms, retail chains, and government/defense agencies. Growth is pursued primarily through M&A (notably Kipfer-Logistik in 2025, Hosteltáctil in 2024, CIMA and AIB Express Logistics in 2023, and Automatia in 2020) alongside product extensions such as Loomis Pharma and Loomis Pay, supported by a decentralized Loomis Model operating framework.

Name

Loomis International

Legal name

Loomis International Corporate AG

Website

https://loomis-international.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Loomis International is a Switzerland-based global provider of secure logistics, high-security storage, customs clearance, and cash management for high-value goods — including precious metals, diamonds, pharmaceuticals, and cash — serving enterprise clients across more than 120 countries through ~400 owned branches and partner agents, as a subsidiary of Loomis AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: LOOMIS).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secure Logistics Services

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

Wholesale-Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones & Metals (5094), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant) (HLAGAMAD)

Keywords

• High-value logistics
• Cash management services
• Secure storage vaults
• Customs clearance services
• Precious metals transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Kloten

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Secure Logistics and Transportation Services: Loomis International generates revenue primarily through fees charged for secure transportation and logistics of high-value goods including precious metals, banknotes, diamonds, jewelry, pharmaceuticals, and other valuables across international routes. Services include door-to-door delivery with full liability coverage, leveraging a global network of owned branches and partner agents.
2. Secure Storage and Vault Services: Revenue from high-security storage facilities in major financial centers, including bonded warehouses, long-term and short-term storage, and in-transit storage for valuables. Additional revenue from pick & pack services and web-based inventory management.
3. Cash Management Services: Cash counting, verification, real-time reconciliation, discrepancy management, automated data reporting, and secure direct crediting to financial institutions for cash-intensive businesses.
4. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage, import/export management, tariff and duty consulting, and regulatory compliance services for cross-border movement of valuables.
5. Pharma Logistics: Specialized GDP-compliant temperature-controlled transport and storage for pharmaceutical and life sciences products, supported by dedicated transport units and continuous monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loomis International provides secure transportation, high-security storage, customs clearance, cash management, and exhibition logistics for high-value goods including precious metals, diamonds, jewelry, banknotes, and pharmaceutical products. The company operates a global network of owned branches and partner agents across more than 120 countries, offering door-to-door logistics with full liability coverage. Specialized sub-brands Loomis Pharma (GDP-compliant temperature-controlled pharma logistics) and Loomis Pay (end-to-end payment platform) extend the service portfolio.

Product overview

Loomis International operates as a global high-value logistics provider offering a comprehensive suite of services including International Logistics, Storage (with high-security vaults and bonded warehouses), Custom Clearance, Exhibition Services, Cash Management Services, and specialized Pharma Logistics (via Loomis Pharma). The company serves industries including Gold & Precious Metals, Diamonds & Jewelry, Mining, Governments & Defense, and Pharmaceuticals. The portfolio includes platform offerings such as the Customer Portal for web-based inventory management and real-time tracking, along with sub-brands like Loomis Pay (end-to-end payment platform) and Loomis eStore (online precious metals purchasing). Services are delivered through a global network of branches, partners, and agents across approximately 120 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Loomis Pharma: Specialized pharmaceutical logistics division providing GDP-compliant temperature-controlled secure transportation for the healthcare and life sciences industries.
• Loomis Pay
• Loomis eStore

Products and services

• International Logistics Cross-border logistics services for valuable goods including transport by air, sea, or armored road vehicles across more than 120 countries with full liability coverage door-to-door.
• Storage High-security storage solutions including high-security vaults in major financial centers, bonded warehouses, web-based inventory management, and pick-and-pack services for valuable assets.
• Custom Clearance International customs clearance services including import/export management, tariff and duty consulting, documentation, and regulatory compliance for high-value goods.
• Exhibition Services End-to-end logistics for trade fairs including secure transportation, climate-controlled warehousing, customs clearance, and on-site support for valuable merchandise at exhibitions.
• Cash Management Services Cash processing services including counting, verification, real-time reconciliation, automated reporting, discrepancy management, and secure crediting to financial institutions.
• Loomis Pharma GDP-compliant temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics with continuous monitoring, real-time tracking, and chain-of-custody visibility for healthcare and life sciences industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full risk liability coverage door to door across global network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kipfer-Logistik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Loomis AB, through its subsidiary Loomis International Corporate AG, completed the acquisition of Kipfer-Logistik GmbH on July 24, 2025. This acquisition enhances Loomis's temperature-controlled secure transportation capabilities, supporting the growth of Loomis Pharma.
• HosteltáctilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Acquisition of Hosteltáctil, a Spanish POS developer and solutions provider, expanding Loomis's offering in automated payment solutions.
• CIMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquisition of CIMA marked a strategic milestone for Loomis to grow within automated solutions, expanding the company's capabilities in automated cash processing.
• AIB Express LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquisition of AIB Express Logistics, a third-party shipping provider of valuables, expanding Loomis's footprint in the Philippines and broader Asian market.
• MoMo HoldingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquisition of remaining shares of MoMo Holding, a Spanish-based fintech company with an e-money license, expanding Loomis's digital payment and fintech capabilities.
• AutomatiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Acquisition of Automatia expanded Loomis into ATM outsourcing services, strengthening the company's cash management infrastructure particularly in Scandinavia.
• CPoR DevicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquisition of CPoR devices, a French credit institution, expanded Loomis's foreign exchange offering.
• VIA MAT Holding AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Acquisition of VIA MAT Holding AG enabled Loomis to expand its service offering by adding international valuables logistics. As a result, Loomis became the market leader in cash handling in Switzerland.
• Vigencia (Argentina)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Acquisition of Argentinian company Vigencia expanded Loomis into South America.
• Pendum (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Acquisition of Pendum in the USA made Loomis the market leader in the US cash handling industry.
• Erk Armored (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Loomis acquired 60% of Turkish cash and value handling company Erk Armored, expanding presence in the Turkish market.
• Badger Armor Inc., 1st Armored Inc., Hammond Services (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Acquisition of three US companies - Badger Armor Inc., 1st Armored Inc., and Hammond Services - expanding US operations.
• Fenix (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Acquisition of Czech company Fenix, expanding Central European presence.
• Visira (Sweden)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Acquisition of Swedish cash in transit company Visira, expanding domestic Swedish operations.
• Ponsec (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Acquisition of Finnish company Ponsec, establishing a subsidiary in Slovakia to expand Nordic and Central European operations.
• Keepway (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Acquisition of French company Keepway, expanding French operations.
• G4S Cash Handling Operations (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Acquisition of G4S cash handling operations in France, significantly expanding French market presence.
• Guardian Armored Security Inc (Michigan, USA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Acquisition of Guardian Armored Security Inc in Michigan, USA, expanding US market coverage.
• Brinks Cash Management Operations (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Acquisition of Brinks' cash management operations in the UK, significantly expanding UK presence.
• Local Subcontractors in AfricacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term trusted relationships with local subcontractors across Africa, based on trust, mutual respect, and shared security and operational standards. These partnerships are treated as an extension of Loomis's own teams.
• London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoomis engages with the LBMA as part of its commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical practices, and credibility with institutional stakeholders in the mining and precious metals sector.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brink's: The largest global cash-in-transit and secure logistics competitor. Directly comparable business in CIT, valuables logistics, and digital retail solutions; Loomis itself acquired Brinks' UK cash management operations in 2007. Listed on NYSE (BCO).
• Prosegur Cash: Spain-headquartered global CIT and valuables logistics provider with strong LatAm footprint; competes head-to-head with Loomis in Spanish-speaking markets and across emerging-market cash handling.
• Malca-Amit: Specialist in global secure logistics for diamonds, jewelry, precious metals, and luxury goods. Directly comparable to Loomis International's diamonds and jewelry, and gold and precious metals verticals.
• Ferrari Group: Italy-headquartered secure logistics provider for precious metals, diamonds, and high-value goods across Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Closest niche competitor to Loomis International in cross-border valuables transportation.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas: Swedish security services giant from which Loomis was spun off in 2006. Overlapping capability in cash handling (historically) and broader guarding/secure services; Loomis's parent heritage and shared customer base make it the closest broad-incumbent reference.
• G4S (now Allied Universal): Global security services and cash solutions provider; Loomis acquired G4S's French cash handling operations in 2007. Operates broadly across manned security and secure logistics with overlapping but non-identical focus versus Loomis International.

Emerging players

• Brink's Global Services (Philippines) / AIB Express competitive set: Regional and emerging-market secure shipping providers in Asia-Pacific. Loomis's 2023 acquisition of AIB Express Logistics (Philippines) and subsequent Asia-Pacific expansion places these as relevant regional peers.
• SPECTRA (cash management): Austrian/German cash center and cash management specialist. Directly comparable to Loomis International's cash management services line and a useful reference point for unit economics in Central European cash processing.

Regional players

• Ziemann Sicherheit (now part of Loomis competitor set): German CIT and valuables logistics specialist historically comparable to Loomis's German operation (Frankfurt/Raunheim). Functions as a regional benchmark in DACH cash-handling economics.
• Certis CISCO: Asia-Pacific headquartered security and cash services provider (Singapore), a relevant regional peer for Loomis International's Asia-Pacific cross-border valuables logistics expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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