HySecurity
HySecurity manufactures automated hydraulic and electromechanical gate operators, traffic barriers, and ASTM F2656-20 crash-rated hostile vehicle mitigation systems. Operating as the gate and barrier division of Nice North America, it serves residential, commercial, industrial, and government critical-infrastructure customers via an authorized dealer network across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersKent, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What HySecurity does
HySecurity, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Kent, Washington, manufactures automated hydraulic and electromechanical gate operators, traffic control barriers, and crash-rated hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) products. The portfolio spans slide gate operators (SlideDriver II, SlideSmart HD/DC/CNX/535, 7251/7351, Juno), swing gate operators (SwingSmart 535/DC/CNX, HydraSwing, SwingRiser, Apollo, TITAN, Vanguard), vertical-lift operators (HydraLift), traffic barriers (StrongArm, StrongArmPark DC, M-Bar/L-Bar), and HVM products (StrongArm M30/M50, StrongSlide M30/M50, HydraWedge SM50, WedgeSmart DC, Bollards M30/M50), with controllers including SmartTouch 725, SmartCNX, Mercury 310, and 1050. Core technology emphasizes 35+ years of hydraulic refinement (operation to -40°F, minimal hydraulic fluid, fewer moving parts), patented Taper Clamp and dual-arm barrier designs, ASTM F2656-20 M30/M50 crash certifications, and the proprietary HyNet remote monitoring platform paired with the SmartCNX Installer App.
HySecurity operates as the gate and barrier division of Nice North America, following Nice S.p.A.'s 2016 acquisition of HySecurity and the subsequent $285 million acquisition of Nortek Security & Control in October 2021. The business is privately held and supports residential, commercial, industrial, and government/critical infrastructure segments, with primary manufacturing in Kent, WA and Quebec, Canada, and distribution centers in Phoenix, Olive Branch, Chicago, and Atlanta. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with sales conducted through authorized dealers, territorial direct sales representatives (Western, Central, Eastern regions), a Crash-Authorized Installer network, and channel partners such as CPSG. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales of gate operators, aftermarket parts, and adjacent specification support services, with no disclosed product-level pricing or unit volume.
HySecurity firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HySecurity
- Legal name
- HySecurity
- Website
- https://hysecurity.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- HySecurity manufactures automated hydraulic and electromechanical gate operators, traffic barriers, and ASTM F2656-20 crash-rated hostile vehicle mitigation systems. Operating as the gate and barrier division of Nice North America, it serves residential, commercial, industrial, and government critical-infrastructure customers via an authorized dealer network across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HySecurity industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automated Gate Operators & Perimeter Security Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Gate Installation (Manual & Automated) (HSAIAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Gate Repair & Adjustment (Sagging, Alignment, Hinges) (HSAGAJAF)
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Where HySecurity is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kent
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
HySecurity business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Gate Operators and Security Gates - Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling automated gate operators including swing gate operators (Apollo, HydraSwing, SwingRiser, SwingSmart, Vanguard, TITAN), slide gate operators (7251/7351, Juno, SlideDriver, SlideSmart), traffic control barriers (M-Bar/L-Bar, StrongArm, StrongArmPark), hostile vehicle mitigation products (Bollards, HydraWedge, StrongArm M30/M50, StrongSlide, WedgeSmart), and controllers (1050, Mercury 310, Smart Touch).
- Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Revenue from replacement parts, accessories, and components for existing gate operator installations.
- Specification and Technical Support Services: Complimentary personalized specification support provided by dedicated Specification Sales Engineers to architects, engineers, and consultants during project design phase.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels9 records
HySecurity product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HySecurity designs, manufactures, and sells automated gate operators (swing, slide, vertical lift), traffic control barriers, and ASTM F2656-20 crash-rated hostile vehicle mitigation products for residential, commercial, industrial, and high-security government applications. Offerings are completed by programmable controllers (SmartTouch 725, SmartCNX, Mercury 310, 1050) and the proprietary HyNet remote monitoring platform, sold through authorized dealers, certified installers, and regional distribution partners.
Product overview
HySecurity is a manufacturer of automated gate operators and security gates, operating as the gate and barrier division of Nice North America. The product portfolio spans multiple categories: slide gate operators (SlideDriver II, SlideDriver, SlideSmart HD, SlideSmart DC, SlideSmart CNX, SlideSmart 535, 7251/7351, Juno), swing gate operators (SwingSmart 535, SwingSmart DC, SwingSmart CNX, HydraSwing, SwingRiser, Apollo Linear Actuator, TITAN Linear Actuator, Vanguard 3501), traffic control barriers (StrongArm M30/M50, StrongArmPark DC, StrongArm, M-Bar/L-Bar), hostile vehicle mitigation products (StrongSlide M30/M50, HydraWedge SM50, WedgeSmart DC, Bollards M30/M50), vertical lift gates (HydraLift), and controllers (SmartTouch 725, Mercury 310, 1050). The offerings include both hydraulic and electromechanical operators serving residential, commercial, industrial, and HVM security applications. Key technology platforms include HyNet for remote monitoring and SmartCNX for advanced controller functionality.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HySecurity: Primary brand for automated gate operators and security gates, including hydraulic and electromechanical operators for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Products and services
- SlideDriver II Next-generation hydraulic industrial slide gate operator with SmartTouch 725 Controller, tamper-resistant 12-gauge steel chassis, capable of moving gates up to 20,000 pounds, integrated HyNet remote connectivity, and adaptive entrapment sensing. Designed for high-security industrial perimeters.
- SlideDriver Rugged hydraulic slide gate operator for high-security industrial perimeters, known for decades of reliable performance since the company's founding product line.
- SlideSmart HD Heavy-duty commercial chain-drive slide gate operator engineered for oversized slide gates with rodent-resistant enclosure.
- SlideSmart DC Continuous-duty commercial chain-drive slide gate operator featuring reliable battery backup.
- SlideSmart CNX Network-connected commercial chain-drive slide gate operator for remote perimeter management with Bluetooth setup and HyNet technology.
- SlideSmart 535 Advanced commercial slide gate operator featuring brushless DC motor technology, SmartTouch 725 Controller, Bluetooth connectivity, up to 100 gate cycles battery backup, and integrated solar charging for commercial environments.
- 7251/7351 Slide Gate Operator Versatile pad or post-mounted slide gate operator with programmable 1050 controller.
- Juno Slide Gate Operator Slide gate operator for commercial applications.
- SwingSmart 535 Advanced commercial swing gate operator featuring brushless DC motor technology, SmartTouch 725 Controller, patented Taper Clamp technology for high-wind applications, contactless limits, and adaptive Intelligent Entrapment Sensing.
- SwingSmart DC Pad-mount swing gate operator for commercial applications with battery backup capability.
- SwingSmart CNX Pad-mount swing gate operator with advanced connectivity featuring brushless DC motor technology, Bluetooth setup, up to 300 cycles battery backup, and HyNet remote monitoring.
- HydraSwing Maximum muscle hydraulic linear actuator swing gate operator capable of opening gate leaves up to 15,000 lbs, designed for superior performance in high-wind conditions and heavy gates.
- SwingRiser Unique industrial swing gate operator that lifts gate 12 inches as it swings open to clear uphill grades, curbs, or snow, with hydraulic locking pins and cam locking mechanism.
- Apollo Linear Actuator Linear actuator for remote properties with best-in-class solar performance, qualifying for the Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit under IRS Code Section 25D.
- TITAN Linear Actuator Linear actuator for single or dual gates using AC or solar power.
- Vanguard 3501 Swing Powerful, low-profile and quiet swing gate opener with Mercury 310 Controller, capable of moving gate leaves up to 1,000 lbs and 20 feet with solar option.
- StrongArm M30/M50 Crash-rated high-security barrier arm with dual-arm design providing ASTM F2656-20 M30-P1 (M30) and M50-P2 (M50) ratings for hostile vehicle mitigation, featuring LED lighting and quick emergency fast operate.
- StrongArmPark DC Barrier arm gate operator for parking facilities and traffic control.
- StrongArm Barrier arm for traffic control applications.
- M-Bar / L-Bar Barrier arm products for traffic control.
- StrongSlide M30/M50 Crash-rated slide gate with ASTM F2656-20 certification offering industry-leading 24-foot clear opening. Steel frame cantilever design with SlideDriver II operator, bolt-down construction, and 5-year warranty. Designed for 500,000 cycles with proper preventive maintenance.
- HydraWedge SM50 High-security, crash-rated wedge anti-ram barrier system with ASTM F2656 M50-P1, IWA14-1:2013, and PAS68:2013 certifications, featuring 1-second emergency fast operate and shallow mount design.
- WedgeSmart DC Hybrid wedge and arm hostile vehicle mitigation solution for vehicle theft mitigation.
- Bollards M30/M50 Fixed and retractable anti-ram barrier bollards for perimeter security, available in crash-rated versions.
- SmartTouch 725 Controller Advanced gate operator controller featuring simplified setup via smartphone app, integrated remote connectivity, dual contactless limit sensors, and adaptive Intelligent Entrapment Sensing.
- Mercury 310 Controller Advanced controller for gate operators with enhanced connectivity and programming capabilities.
- 1050 Controller Programmable controller for gate operators.
- HydraLift Vertical lift gate operator for specialized applications, capable of lifting gates vertically clearing up to 80 feet of space in under 10 seconds.
Quantifiable outcome
- Zero health or safety incidents for 365 consecutive days at Kent manufacturing facility (2024)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use HySecurity
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
HySecurity technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature9 records
HySecurity partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Nice North America OrganizationsflagshipNice consolidated key North America organizations (Nortek Control and HySecurity) into a single entity under Nice North America. The combination created one of the largest single-source manufacturers of smart home and building automation solutions in North America, providing partners access to the entire regional product portfolio.
- Nice S.p.A.flagshipNice S.p.A. acquired HySecurity and integrated it as the gate & barrier division of Nice North America. The acquisition expanded Nice's presence in North America and doubled its R&D capacity. HySecurity continues to go to market as a brand of Nice along with other brands including 2GIG, Abode, ELAN, Linear, Mighty Mule, and others.
- Nortek Security & Control LLCflagshipNice acquired Nortek Security & Control, LLC from Melrose Industries for $285 million. Nortek brought strategic award-winning brands including 2GIG, ELAN, Linear, MightyMule, SpeakerCraft, Gefen, Xantech, Panamax, Furman, numera, and IntelliVision, expanding Nice's portfolio in security, home automation, access control, AV, power management, and AI systems.
- CPSG (Controlled Products Systems Group)coreControlled Products Systems Group hosts HySecurity HVM Pro Authorization Trainings at CPSG locations across the U.S. (San Antonio, Tampa, Denver, Tempe). The training teaches installers how to estimate, bid, win, and install Hostile Vehicle Mitigation and Industrial Gate Solutions.
- Phoenix FencecorePhoenix Fence, a top fencing and gate automation company in Arizona, partnered with HySecurity to provide perimeter security solutions. They installed 28 StrongArm M50 gate operators for one of America's busiest airports. Phoenix Fence describes the project as the cleanest of that size they've ever completed with maintenance being 'a night and day difference.'
- Indian River Gate SystemsminorIndian River Gate Systems, a gate and operating systems specialist in Vero Beach, Florida, installed HySecurity SlideDriver operators for government facility security applications.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
HySecurity competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nasatka Security / Barrier1: Nasatka/Barrier1 designs and manufactures crash-rated barriers, bollards, and wedge systems for government and commercial HVM applications. Direct competitor to HySecurity's HydraWedge and StrongSlide product families.
- DoorKing: DoorKing is a long-established U.S. manufacturer of gate operators, telephone entry systems, and access control. Closely comparable to HySecurity on slide/swing gate operators for residential, commercial, and industrial gated entries.
- Delta Scientific: Delta Scientific is a U.S. manufacturer of crash-rated bollards, barriers, and gates for high-security perimeters. Direct competitor to HySecurity in the ASTM F2656 HVM segment serving government, military, and critical infrastructure customers.
- Magnetic Autocontrol: Magnetic Autocontrol specializes in vehicle barrier gates, bollards, and HVM solutions. Directly competes with HySecurity's StrongArm, StrongSlide, and HydraWedge product lines for parking, traffic control, and crash-rated perimeter applications.
- FAAC Group: FAAC is a global Italian manufacturer of automated gate operators, barriers, and access control solutions. Directly comparable to HySecurity's slide/swing operator portfolio, including HVM-rated barriers, serving residential, commercial, and industrial segments.
- CAME Group / BFT: Came (with BFT) is a major European-based manufacturer of automatic gates, barriers, and parking systems. Comparable to HySecurity across swing/slide operators, traffic barriers, and integrated access control for residential and commercial security.
- Automatic Systems: Automatic Systems manufactures vehicle and pedestrian access control equipment including barriers, bollards, and turnstiles. Comparable to HySecurity's traffic control and HVM offerings, especially in European transit and critical infrastructure deployments.
Broad incumbents
- LiftMaster (Chamberlain Group): LiftMaster is the leading residential and light-commercial gate and garage door operator brand. Overlaps with HySecurity on swing/slide gate operators and access control but extends across the wider access ecosystem including myQ smart connectivity.
Emerging players
- Romeo R&D (Rossi Group): Romeo R&D (part of the Rossi/Came ecosystem) designs crash-rated bollards, gates, and barriers for HVM applications. Comparable to HySecurity's HVM portfolio and competes on ASTM F2656-rated perimeter security products.
Regional players
- Mighty Mule: Mighty Mule is a Nice-owned brand of residential DIY gate operators. Sister brand to HySecurity under Nice North America, but addresses the entry-level residential market with a different price point and channel.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance6 records
HySecurity financial estimates
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HySecurity leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
HySecurity funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about HySecurity
What does HySecurity do?
HySecurity designs, manufactures, and sells automated gate operators (swing, slide, vertical lift), traffic control barriers, and ASTM F2656-20 crash-rated hostile vehicle mitigation products for residential, commercial, industrial, and high-security government applications. Offerings are completed by programmable controllers (SmartTouch 725, SmartCNX, Mercury 310, 1050) and the proprietary HyNet remote monitoring platform, sold through authorized dealers, certified installers, and regional distribution partners.
Is HySecurity a public or private company?
HySecurity is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was HySecurity founded?
HySecurity was founded in 1960. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is HySecurity based?
HySecurity is headquartered in Kent, United States, in the North America region.
How does HySecurity make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Gate Operators and Security Gates - Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Parts and Accessories and specification and Technical Support Services.
Who are HySecurity's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nasatka Security / Barrier1, DoorKing, Delta Scientific, Magnetic Autocontrol, FAAC Group, CAME Group / BFT and Automatic Systems. LiftMaster (Chamberlain Group) is listed as a broad incumbent. Romeo R&D (Rossi Group) is listed as an emerging player. Mighty Mule is listed as a regional player.
Does HySecurity have an API?
No public API is recorded for HySecurity.
What industry is HySecurity in?
HySecurity's product category is Automated Gate Operators & Perimeter Security Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAIAJAC, Gate Installation (Manual & Automated), with a secondary code of HSAGAJAF, Gate Repair & Adjustment (Sagging, Alignment, Hinges). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3829.