Optex Europe

Name

Optex Europe

Legal name

OPTEX (Europe) Ltd.

Website

https://optex-europe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Detection Sensors

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM)

Keywords

• Intrusion detection sensors
• Automatic door sensors
• LiDAR security systems
• Fiber optic perimeter detection
• Vehicle detection sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Maidenhead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: OPTEX generates revenue primarily from the sale of proprietary detection hardware including intrusion sensors, LiDAR systems, automatic door sensors, vehicle detection sensors, fibre optic perimeter systems, and access security products. Products are sold directly through regional sales offices and through a network of authorised distributors and installers across EMEA.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Optex Europe manufactures and supplies detection sensors and systems for security intrusion detection and automatic entrance automation. The company sells LiDAR, PIR, infrared beam, dual-technology, and fiber optic sensors through regional sales offices and authorised distributor/installer networks across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. It also offers vehicle detection, people counting, and access security products such as tailgating detection systems.

Product overview

OPTEX Europe is the leading manufacturer of detection systems with 45 years of experience since founding in Japan in 1979. The company operates two main divisions: Security (intrusion detection) and Entrance (automatic door sensors). The product portfolio is organized around core detection technologies including LiDAR (REDSCAN Series), PIR, infrared beams, dual-technology sensors, and fiber optic sensors. The Security division offers indoor and outdoor intrusion detection products including REDSCAN LiDAR sensors (RLS-1010L Lite, RLS-2020S, RLS-2020A Mini-Pro, RLS-2020V with camera, RLS-3060V Pro, RLS-50100V Pro), REDWALL sensors, WXI/WXS/HX/BXS/FTN/VXI/QXI/AX/FlipX Series PIR and volumetric sensors, EchoPoint point location sensors, Fiber Defender fiber optic sensors, and accessories. The Entrance division provides automatic door sensors (sliding, swing, industrial doors), Smart Entrance solutions, vehicle detection (OVS Series), people counting (Akribos), temperature detection, factory automation sensors, LED lighting (via Raytec), and access security products (Accurance 3D, OV-102, R1002). Recent product launches include the TXI Series high-mount curtain detectors (June 2026) and REDSCAN Lite LiDAR sensor (2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REDSCAN: Award-winning LiDAR security system that identifies the size and distance of moving objects.
• REDSCAN Lite
• REDSCAN Pro
• REDSCAN Mini-Pro
• TXI Series
• EchoPoint
• Fiber Defender
• Raytec
• Akribos

Products and services

• REDSCAN LiDAR Series
• TXI Series
• PIR Sensors
• Infrared Beams
• Fiber Optic Sensors
• EchoPoint Point Location Sensors
• REDWALL Series
• Automatic Sliding Door Sensors
• Swing Door Sensors
• Industrial Door Sensors
• OVS Vehicle Detection Series
• Accurance 3D
• Akribos People Counter
• Temperature Detection Systems
• Smart Security Solutions (Olarm MAX)
• Factory Automation Sensors
• Raytec LED Lighting

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero intrusions and drastic reduction in false alarms reported at Almelo solar farm deployment with REDSCAN Pro LiDAR sensors.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Fiber SenSyscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Fiber SenSys is a partner company whose fibre optic detection technology is brought to market through OPTEX EMEA. OPTEX and Fiber SenSys jointly showcased advanced perimeter solutions at Intersec Dubai 2025, representing a key product line for protecting solar farms and critical infrastructure.
• OPTEX Technologies GmbH (Subsidiary)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025OPTEX Technologies GmbH is a subsidiary of the OPTEX Group serving as the EMEA Entrance regional office DACH, operating from Düsseldorf and Buchbach offices in Germany. Handles entrance detection products for the DACH region.
• RayteccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaytec is an official OPTEX Group Company providing LED lighting solutions for security applications. OPTEX offers Raytec's range of infrared and White-Light LED illuminators to improve safety and CCTV performance under darkness. Raytec products are cross-referenced in OPTEX's commercial and perimeter security solutions.
• Sovereign Fire and SecuritymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSovereign Fire and Security designed and installed the OPTEX REDSCAN LiDAR solution at Malca-Amit's London vault. Described as a trusted partnership in delivering bespoke security solutions for clients across multiple sectors.
• ONVIF (Profile S)coreTechnology or IntegrationOPTEX REDSCAN LiDAR sensors are ONVIF Profile S compliant, ensuring interoperability with ONVIF-compliant video management systems and CCTV infrastructure for integrated security solutions.
• Edwardian HotelsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEdwardian Hotels has installed OPTEX laser sensors across multiple hotels in the group. The technology was selected as the only solution meeting their security brief for a new major project, providing highest-level detection integrated with the hotel's security operation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Security Systems: Major incumbent security manufacturer offering intrusion detection panels, motion sensors, and integrated security solutions for commercial and enterprise customers across EMEA. Comparable to Optex as a broad-based security hardware vendor with deeper R&D resources and broader product range.
• Dahua Technology: Chinese-origin global security manufacturer offering video surveillance, intrusion detection, and access control products at competitive price points across EMEA. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in similar commercial and infrastructure security segments.
• Axis Communications: Network video and security solutions manufacturer (owned by Canon) with strong EMEA presence and ONVIF-compliant IP cameras that integrate with detection systems like Optex's REDSCAN. Comparable as a security hardware peer competing for the same integrator-led channel in EMEA.
• Hikvision: Global leader in video surveillance and security products offering intrusion detection, cameras, and integrated security solutions across commercial and residential segments. Directly comparable to Optex as a broad-incumbent security hardware manufacturer with overlapping product portfolio and distribution.
• Honeywell Security: Global security products and solutions provider offering intrusion detection, access control, and integrated security platforms for enterprise and commercial customers. Comparable to Optex as a broad incumbent in intrusion detection with overlapping EMEA presence.

Direct peers

• Risco Group: Global intrusion detection and integrated security solutions manufacturer offering PIR detectors, motion sensors, and access control with strong EMEA presence. Comparable as a direct peer with overlapping product portfolio and installer-led distribution model.
• Fiber SenSys: Fibre optic perimeter intrusion detection systems manufacturer whose technology is brought to market through Optex EMEA under a strategic partnership. Comparable as a direct peer in fibre optic perimeter detection with overlapping critical infrastructure customer base.
• Vanderbilt Industries (now ACRE / Comnet): Security systems manufacturer offering intrusion detection, access control, and video management products across EMEA. Comparable as a direct peer targeting similar commercial and enterprise security customers with overlapping distribution channels.
• Texecom: UK-based intruder alarm panel and detector manufacturer whose panels integrate with Optex's PIR and LiDAR sensors (referenced in Go-Secure Solutions case study). Comparable as a direct peer in intrusion detection hardware with overlapping UK/EMEA installer channels.

Emerging players

• Ajax Systems: Fast-growing smart security systems manufacturer offering wireless intrusion sensors, motion detectors, and integrated security panels for residential and SMB markets across EMEA. Comparable as an emerging competitor pushing into Optex's residential and small commercial segments with modern product design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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