What Bricard does

Bricard SAS is a French manufacturer of physical security hardware for doors and buildings, organized as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allegion plc (Ireland-domiciled global access solutions company). Its product portfolio spans the full mechanical and electromechanical door hardware stack: European-profile cylinders and master-key systems (organigrammes), mortise and surface-mounted locks, a broad door handle range in aluminium, stainless steel, zamak, and brass, anti-panic and emergency-exit devices, door closers and controlled-closure systems, connected access control (notably the XE360 platform), and complementary products such as bolts, padlocks, safes, and security doors. Underlying technology relies on patented elements (BKP counter-piston anti-picking, S-system torsion resistance) and certified mechanical performance (A2P, NF, EN 12209/1906/1154/179, CE, PMR accessibility, EI60 fire rating, corrosion grades). Theoretically a smart/connected layer is being added via XE360 to extend the historically mechanical product base.

The company sells exclusively through professional/trade channels in France — dedicated field sales supporting Grand-Compte (large-account) customers, a hardware distributor network (Quincailler Distributeur), and an own e-commerce storefront (achatenligne.bricard.com). Customer segmentation is verticalized by building type: Logement (housing), Hôtellerie (hospitality), Bureau (office), Santé (healthcare), and Éducation (education), with architects, general contractors, distributors, and locksmiths as primary buyers. The custom organigramme (master-key system planning) and Accompagnement Terrain (field technical support) services indicate a specification-led, project-based revenue model rather than transactional retail. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; catalogs direct customers to sales contact.

Bricard's revenue mechanics are B2B hardware sales through multi-channel French distribution, complemented by Allegion group-level support (R&D, branding, capital). As a captive subsidiary of a publicly listed parent, Bricard benefits from international scale advantages (procurement, certifications management, multi-brand reach) while remaining focused on the French professional market. Geographic footprint is explicitly France-domiciled with no confirmed export markets identified in the source data.

Name

Bricard

Legal name

BRICARD SAS

Website

https://bricard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1782

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bricard SAS is a French manufacturer of mechanical and electromechanical door hardware — cylinders, mortise locks, handles, anti-panic devices, door closers, and connected access control — sold exclusively to construction professionals (architects, contractors, distributors, locksmiths) across France as a subsidiary of Allegion plc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Door Hardware and Locking Systems

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Door hardware manufacturing
• Locking systems
• Access control solutions
• Anti-panic hardware
• Security cylinders

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-thibault-des-vignes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Door Hardware and Lock Products: Bricard generates revenue through the sale of physical security products including cylinders, locks, door handles, anti-panic systems, door closers, and access control devices. Products are sold through direct commercial team and distributor network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bricard manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of mechanical and electromechanical door security hardware for the French professional construction market, including cylinders and key systems, mortise locks, door handles, anti-panic devices, door closers, access control systems, padlocks, safes, and security doors. The portfolio serves residential, hospitality, office, healthcare, and education building projects through direct sales, distributors, and an e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Bricard is a French physical security company (now part of Allegion plc) offering a comprehensive portfolio of building access management products. The product range centers on mechanical and electromechanical security hardware organized into major categories: Cylinders and Key Systems (cylindres et organigrammes) including Serial XPi, Serial, Tertial, Octal, and Chifral series; Mortise Locks (serrures à mortaiser) for wooden and metal doors in multipoint and monopoint configurations; Door Handles (poignées) in aluminium, stainless steel, zamak, and brass materials; Anti-panic Hardware (anti-paniques) including the new Révolution line; Door Closers (ferme-portes) in various series; Access Control (contrôle d'accès) with the connected XE360 system; and complementary products including surface locks, bolts, padlocks, safes, and security doors. Services include custom key system planning (organigramme sur-mesure) and technical field support. Bricard serves diverse building types including residential housing, hotels, offices, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serial XPi Cylinder Versatile European security profile cylinder designed for both commercial/tertiary and residential applications, sold to construction professionals for new build and refurbishment projects.
• XE360 Connected Access Control Connected/IoT-enabled access control system for smart locking and building access management, sold to construction professionals seeking electronic access management.
• Révolution Anti-panic Range Anti-panic hardware line including Sécuristyle Révolution and Touch Bar Révolution models for emergency exit and panic egress applications, sold to construction professionals.
• Cylindres et Organigrammes (Cylinders and Key Systems) Complete range of cylinders and key management systems including European profile cylinders, high-security cylinders, safety cylinders, and round profile cylinders for various security applications. Sold to construction professionals.
• Serrures à mortaiser (Mortise Locks) Mortise locks including multipoint locks for wooden and metal frames, monopoint locks for wooden doors (150mm and 135mm box), and PMR-accessible variants. Sold to construction professionals.
• Poignées (Door Handles) Door handles in aluminium, stainless steel, zamak, and brass materials with various model lines (Antibes, New Wave, Aérodyn, Kloé, etc.) and EN1906 grades 2-7. Sold to construction professionals.
• Anti-paniques et ouvertures rapides (Panic Hardware and Emergency Openings) Panic hardware and emergency opening systems including Sécuristyle, Touch Bar, emergency closures, and firefighter Cremone systems for emergency egress. Sold to construction professionals.
• Ferme-portes et fermetures asservies (Door Closers and Controlled Closures) Door closers and controlled closure systems including surface-mounted closers (Series 610, 613, 620, 640, 645, 647, 650, 670, 695), concealed closers, door selectors, and automatic door openers (FPE ETS). Sold to construction professionals.
• Contrôle d'accès (Access Control Systems) Access control systems including connected locks such as XE360 for smart building management. Sold to construction professionals.
• Serrures en applique (Surface-Mounted Locks) Surface-mounted locks for various door applications. Sold to construction professionals.
• Verrous (Door Bolts) Door bolts for additional security on residential and commercial doors. Sold to construction professionals.
• Cadenas (Padlocks) Padlocks for securing locks, gates, and other access points. Sold to construction professionals.
• Coffres-forts (Safes) Safes for securing valuables in residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Sold to construction professionals.
• Portes de sécurité (Security Doors) Security doors and armored doors for high-security applications. Sold to construction professionals.
• Organigramme sur-mesure (Custom Key Management System Design) Custom key management system planning and design service for building access hierarchies. Sold to construction professionals managing complex access structures.
• Accompagnement terrain (Technical Field Support) Technical field support and expertise service to assist construction professionals with project implementation.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AllegioncoreOthersBricard is a subsidiary of Allegion plc, a global provider of security and access control solutions. Allegion is registered in Dublin, Ireland (Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2) and operates brands including Bricard, Trelleborg, and other security hardware companies worldwide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vachette: French lock, cylinder and door hardware manufacturer (part of ASSA ABLOY), head-quartered in France and targeting the same professional channels — locksmiths, distributors, contractors. Directly comparable on cylinders, mortise locks and certified security hardware for the French market.
• Fichet: French specialist in high-security products including certified locks, safes and security doors, serving residential and commercial customers. Bricard's coffres-forts and Portes de sécurité lines overlap directly with Fichet's security-door and safe portfolio.
• ISEO: Italian manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems, cylinders, door closers and access control, distributed across Europe. Directly comparable on cylinder and panic-hardware product architecture and European specification sales model.
• CISA: Italian lock and access-control brand owned by ASSA ABLOY, producing cylinders, mortise locks and electronic locks for residential and commercial buildings. Overlaps Bricard's product architecture and target verticals (housing, hospitality, offices) across European markets.
• Abus: German manufacturer of locks, cylinders, padlocks and door hardware, distributed across Europe with professional-channel focus. Comparable product breadth (cylinders, padlocks, door closers, security hardware) and similar B2B specification-driven GTM.
• Mul-T-Lock: Israel-based high-security cylinder and locking-solutions brand owned by ASSA ABLOY, with strong European distribution. Directly comparable on patented high-security cylinder technology (e.g., BKP-equivalent) and on certified cylinder offerings to locksmiths and distributors.

Broad incumbents

• dormakaba: Switzerland-based global provider of access solutions — mechanical locks, electronic access control, door closers, automatic doors and master-key systems. Overlaps with Bricard's full hardware portfolio and increasingly with XE360-type connected offerings at a much larger scale.
• ASSA ABLOY: Sweden-based global leader in access solutions, owner of competing French and European lock brands (Vachette, CISA, Mul-T-Lock). Competes directly with Bricard in cylinders, mortise locks, panic hardware and electronic access across France and Europe.
• Schlage (Allegion): Allegion's flagship lock and access-control brand, covering mechanical and electronic locks for residential and commercial markets. Sister brand to Bricard within the Allegion portfolio, comparable in product architecture and global specification relationships.

Regional players

• KESO (ASSA ABLOY): Swiss high-security cylinder brand owned by ASSA ABLOY, focused on certified cylinders with patented key-control systems. Closely comparable to Bricard's BKP/S-System high-security cylinder differentiation, primarily active in European (non-French) markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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