What Crimsafe Security Systems does

Crimsafe Security Systems Pty Ltd, incorporated in Queensland, Australia, designs, manufactures, and distributes proprietary stainless-steel security screen systems for residential and commercial doors and windows under the Crimsafe brand. Its core technology stack consists of a 0.9mm Tensile Tuff 304-grade structural stainless-steel woven mesh (marketed as 26.5% thicker in cross-section than competing 0.8mm products) bound to custom aluminium frames via a patented Screw Clamp fastening system. The product ladder is segmented into four protection tiers — Regular (550 Joule impact rating), Classic (aesthetic upgrade), Ultimate (750 Joules), and iQ (1200 Joules, the only Australian security screen to pass the European RC2 Test) — alongside specialty cyclone-rated (AS1170.2 Regions C & D; 392 km/h wind gusts, 46 m/s debris) and bushfire-rated (BAL FZ) screens, a Safe-S-Cape keyless emergency-egress window system, and patio, garage, and storage-area screens.

The company operates a hybrid channel: a network of over 190 authorised licensees across Australasia custom-manufacture and install screens to measure, supported by a direct-to-consumer layer consisting of an interactive 3D Virtual Showroom, a Secure Score self-assessment tool co-developed with Neighbourhood Watch Australasia, and a Shopify-style online accessories shop. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time, made-to-measure product sales (premium tier pricing per opening), with 10-15 year warranty extensions functioning as a quasi-recurring touchpoint. Customer concentration is dispersed across Australian homeowners — residential demand is the primary segment, with secondary geography-driven demand from cyclone-prone (Far North Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia) and bushfire-prone regions, plus a smaller commercial-properties vertical. Group structure includes international subsidiaries (Crimsafe North America, plus distribution in New Zealand, South Africa, and the Pacific Islands) and vertically integrated fencing subsidiaries (Cairns Fencing, Ford Brothers Fencing, SecureFence) and powder-coating operations (Proline Powder Coating). The company is privately held, founders-era (founded 1996, 30th anniversary in 2026), and led by CEO Jim Sturgess with a recently expanded C-suite (CFO Peter Riethmuller, COO Derek Tidey) signalling organisational maturation.

Name

Crimsafe Security Systems

Legal name

Crimsafe Security Systems Pty Ltd

Website

https://crimsafe.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Crimsafe Security Systems manufactures and distributes proprietary stainless-steel security screen systems for residential and commercial doors and windows across Australasia, using patented Screw Clamp fastening and Tensile Tuff 304-grade mesh across four product tiers sold through a network of over 190 authorised licensees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ormeau

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Screen Products: Custom-made security screens for doors (hinged, sliding, French, bi-fold, stacking) and windows (hinged, fixed, sliding, Safe-S-Cape) sold through authorised licensees. Products include four tiers: Regular, Classic, Ultimate, and iQ with varying strength levels.
2. Specialty Products: Bushfire protection (BAL FZ rated) and Cyclone protection products for specialty applications.
3. Online Shop Products: Accessories including anti-theft backpacks, smart tags, lock boxes, portable safes, Ring security cameras, lock cables, and security signage sold through e-commerce.
4. Warranty Extensions: Extended warranty options: 10-year standard warranty, extended to 12-year for Regular/Classic, and 15-year for Ultimate/iQ products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Crimsafe Security Systems manufactures and distributes custom-made stainless steel security mesh screens for residential and commercial doors and windows. Its core offering spans four protection tiers (Regular, Classic, Ultimate, iQ) applied across hinged, sliding, French, bi-fold and stacking doors; hinged, fixed, sliding and Safe-S-Cape windows; and specialty Cyclone Debris and BAL FZ Bushfire Protection screens. Products are sold through more than 190 authorised licensees across Australasia who measure, manufacture and install the screens to customer specifications.

Product overview

Crimsafe Security Systems offers a four-tiered portfolio of physical security screen products for doors and windows, custom-manufactured in Australia. The core offerings consist of four protection levels: Regular (entry-level, 550 Joules), Classic (mid-range, enhanced aesthetics), Ultimate (high-strength, 750 Joules), and iQ (premium, 1200 Joules, European RC2 certified). Product applications span hinged, sliding, French, bi-fold, and stacking doors; hinged, fixed, sliding, and Safe-S-Cape windows; plus specialty Cyclone Debris and Bushfire Protection screens. Key proprietary technologies include Tensile Tuff 0.9mm 304-grade stainless steel mesh (26.5% thicker than market standard) and patented Screw Clamp fastening system. The portfolio also includes digital tools (Secure Score assessment, Virtual Showroom) and complementary accessories via online shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crimsafe Regular: Standard security screen range setting the benchmark for security screens, can withstand up to 550 Joules of impact
• Crimsafe Classic
• Crimsafe Ultimate
• Crimsafe iQ
• Crimsafe Fencing Solutions
• Proline Powder Coating
• Crimsafe Security Solutions

Products and services

• Crimsafe Regular Security Screens

Quantifiable outcome

• Blocks 53% of solar heat gain
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Voice for Victims FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Queensland-based victim-led charity offering support, guidance, and advocacy for people affected by crime. Partnership announced March 2026.
• Neighbourhood Watch AustralasiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Crime Prevention Partners working together on initiatives including Neighbourhood Watch Month, Secure Score tool development, and community safety education. Joint marketing campaigns and competitions such as $5,000 Home Crimprovement packages.
• National Security Screen Association (NSSA)minorOthersIndustry association for security screen manufacturers in Australia
• Housing Industry Association (HIA)minorOthersPeak industry body for residential building and construction in Australia
• Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS)minorOthersEnergy rating certification for windows and glazed doors
• Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerQueensland-based charity providing support services for domestic violence victims featured in Crimsafe community support initiatives

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prowler Proof: Australian manufacturer of welded aluminium and stainless steel security screen doors and windows. Prowler Proof is one of Crimsafe's closest direct competitors in the premium residential security screen category, offering ForceField, Heritage, and Protec product lines with similar welded-frame construction.
• Amplimesh: Australian security screen brand (part of Apollo Patios group) offering SupaScreen, Intrudaguard, and PrivacyMesh products. Amplimesh competes head-to-head with Crimsafe in the stainless steel security screen category across Australian retailers and dealers.
• Invisi-Gard: Australian stainless steel security screen brand (by A&L Aluminium) marketing woven mesh screens for doors and windows. Invisi-Gard offers comparable 316-grade mesh and XPN technology, positioning as a premium direct alternative to Crimsafe in the same dealer channels.
• SecureView: Australian security screen manufacturer offering Eclipx and SecuraView product ranges using stainless steel mesh and aluminium framing. SecureView is a competing premium-tier Australian security screen brand with overlapping dealer network and similar product architecture.
• Alu-Gard: Australian aluminium security screen product line used by fabricators to produce doors and windows. Alu-Gard competes on similar specifications (impact resistance, bushfire ratings) and is sold through a comparable licensed dealer network as Crimsafe.
• Trellidor: South African manufacturer of physical security barriers including Clear Guard stainless steel mesh screens, retractable gates, and burglar bars. Trellidor is a direct competitor in the physical security screen category and operates in similar emerging-market geographies.
• ClearShield: Australian security screen manufacturer offering stainless steel and aluminium-framed mesh products. ClearShield is a smaller but technically comparable competitor targeting the same residential and commercial security screen market segments as Crimsafe.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in access control, locks, and security hardware. While ASSA ABLOY does not specialize in mesh security screens, it operates broadly in the physical security industry and competes at the intersection of doors, frames, and security hardware globally.
• Andersen Windows: Major US-based window and door manufacturer. Andersen competes in the adjacent residential door/window category where Crimsafe's products are installed and serves as a broad incumbent benchmark for premium fenestration products.

Others

• Ring: Amazon-owned smart home security brand offering cameras, alarms, and video doorbells. Ring is an adjacent security category player; Crimsafe's online shop actually sells Ring cameras as accessories, positioning the brands as complementary rather than competitive in the modern home security stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crimsafe

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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