What Glutz AG does

Glutz AG is a privately held Swiss family company founded in 1863 and headquartered in Solothurn, Switzerland, specializing in integrated access solutions that combine mechanical hardware with electronic access control. Its product portfolio spans door fittings, mortise locks (including a proprietary Delrin magnetic mortise lock family with automatic latch blocking), multi-point locks, electromechanical locks, cylinders, electric door openers, swing door operators, hinges, and a proprietary electronic access ecosystem (eAccess Cloud and eAccess Mobile) managing e-fittings, e-cylinders, and e-readers. The company also operates a bespoke Manufactory division producing art castings, bells, and custom fittings, and runs a Stamping technology business.

The company generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales supported by professional services (project/door consulting, training, maintenance), with quote-based unit pricing, INCOTERMS 2010 ex-works terms, and volume discounts for negotiated contracts. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via four dedicated Market Centres in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and the UK — each led by a named country managing director — and a certified Glutz Partner network for advisory and installation. Customer segments span nine verticals including Living/Residential, Office & Administration, Industry & Commerce, Healthcare, Hotel & Gastronomy, Assisted Living, Education/Culture/Leisure, Wholesale & Retail, and Special Objects (heritage buildings). Referenceable customers include the Swiss Parliament Building, Kantonsspital Aarau, Three Point (Switzerland's tallest residential building), Stadion Lausanne, Stadtcasino Basel, Grosspeter Tower, and Migros Wollerau.

Recent strategic activity emphasizes incremental product line expansion (12-piece mortise lock family, MINT HZ locks, new security fittings across four resistance classes, PVD schwarz premium surface), manufacturing automation via seven ABB robots at Solothurn, and partnerships targeting door automation integration (Gilgen Door Systems) and digital residential access (deilma). Glutz operates wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, and the UK, completed a leadership succession from Bruno R\u00e4z to Marco Hauri (CEO) and Sascha Lauber (CSO) in December 2022, and has remained family-owned with no external funding rounds or public listing.

Name

Glutz AG

Legal name

Glutz AG

Website

https://glutz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Door Hardware and Access Control Systems

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Door access solutions
• Electronic locking systems
• Mortise lock hardware
• Door fittings and cylinders
• Access control hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Solothurn

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sales of mechanical and electronic access control products including fittings, locks, hinges, door cylinders, electric door openers, and door automation. Revenue generated from product sales with pricing based on product specifications and volume.
2. Professional Services: Consulting services for project and door/window consulting, technical support, training courses, and service/maintenance contracts.
3. Manufactory/Custom Products: Custom manufacturing services including art casting, bells, and bespoke fittings through the Glutz Manufactory division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Glutz AG manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic access solutions for buildings, including mortise locks, multi-point locks, door fittings, hinges, cylinders, electric door openers, swing door operators, and electronic access components (e-fittings, e-cylinders, e-readers) managed through the proprietary eAccess Cloud and eAccess Mobile platforms. The company also operates a Manufactory division producing custom-crafted items such as art castings, bells, and bespoke fittings. Products are sold primarily to enterprise and institutional customers across residential, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, government, and special-object segments.

Product overview

Glutz AG offers a comprehensive access solutions portfolio centered on physical security hardware and electronic access control. The core platform consists of the eAccess ecosystem comprising eAccess Cloud (cloud-based management) and eAccess Mobile (mobile access), which manage a range of electronic components including E-fittings, E-cylinders, and E-readers. The mechanical product portfolio includes mortise locks (standard and magnetic variants such as the 24100 and 24110 with automatic latch blocking), multi-point locks, electromechanical locks, door fittings (lever handles, security fittings), and mechanical access systems (cylinders, keys, padlocks). Supporting products include electric door openers, door automation (swing door operators), and hinges. The company also operates a Manufactory division producing custom-crafted items including bells and art castings. The 12-piece lock family and MINT HZ locks represent specialized sub-categories for specific security applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• eAccess Cloud Cloud-based access management platform that enables independent management of Glutz eAccess systems via browser from any location.
• eAccess Mobile Mobile-based access control solution allowing users to manage and control Glutz access systems via smartphone.
• Mortise Locks Mechanical and electromechanical mortise locks for interior, exit, and panic-rated door applications, including the 12-piece lock family with magnetic variants offering automatic latch blocking.
• Multi-point Locks Multi-point locking systems providing enhanced security through multiple locking points along the door frame.
• Electromechanical Locks Locks combining mechanical and electronic features for integration with access control systems.
• Door Fittings Complete range of door hardware including lever handles, door knobs, roses, door plates, security fittings, window handles, sliding door handles, flush pulls, pull handles, and escape-route technology.
• Mechanical Access Systems Traditional mechanical locking solutions including keys, door cylinders, switch cylinders, central locking cylinders, furniture locks, padlocks, and cabinet turns.
• Electronic Access Systems Electronic door fittings (E-fittings), electronic cylinders (E-cylinders), electronic furniture locks/boxes, electronic readers (E-readers), and communication equipment for keyless access with programmable access rights and audit trails.
• Electric Door Openers Electric door release mechanisms including standard and fire-rated variants for controlled access.
• Door Automation Swing door operators and accessories for automated door access providing comfort, security, hygiene, and accessibility.
• MINT HZ Locks Electrically detachable locks for wood and metal security doors featuring robust design for durable security; part of the MINT lock family.
• Glutz Manufactory Custom manufacturing services including art casting, bells, and bespoke fittings; produces handcrafted items such as the Solothurner Chesslerglocke and the Lebendige Traditionen sign.
• 12-piece Lock Family Mortise lock family offering 12 different lock variants for various door applications including interior, exit, and panic-rated doors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Magnetic latch lock provides effective protection against 'credit card method' intrusion attempts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gilgen Door SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2024Glutz partnered with Gilgen Door Systems for a joint safety event on January 30, 2024, focusing on door automation and access control integration solutions for enhanced building security and convenience.
• deilmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlutz partnered with deilma for a digital innovation project at a social housing development, creating spaces for local community engagement through integrated access solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global access solutions leader offering locks, fittings, electronic access, and door automation across residential and commercial segments. Directly comparable product portfolio to Glutz but operates at multi-billion-dollar scale across 70+ countries, making it the dominant benchmark for Glutz's addressable market.
• dormakaba: Swiss-headquartered global access and security provider with mechanical locks, electronic access, door automation, and master-key systems. Shares Glutz's Swiss heritage and DACH-centric roots, but operates at much larger scale across both mechanical and electronic categories.
• Allegion: US-listed access solutions company (Schlage, SimonsVoss brands) covering mechanical and electronic locks, fittings, and credentials. Competes with Glutz in commercial and institutional segments but with significantly larger scale, broader geographic reach, and deeper electronic access software capabilities.
• GEZE: German specialist in door, window, and safety technology — including swing door operators, automatic doors, and access systems. Overlaps with Glutz's door automation line and is a frequent co-specification partner in commercial building projects across DACH.
• ABUS: German family-owned security hardware manufacturer producing padlocks, cylinders, door fittings, and security solutions. Adjacent competitor with similar family-owned DNA and overlapping mechanical hardware categories, though broader into consumer security.

Direct peers

• EVVA: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems, cylinders, and access solutions. Closest peer to Glutz by profile — similar size, DACH focus, family-owned heritage, mechanical-plus-electronic portfolio, and vertical segment approach.
• CES (C.Ed. Schulte): German family-run lock and access solutions specialist producing cylinders, fittings, and electronic access systems. Highly comparable niche competitor with similar scale, German manufacturing footprint, and overlapping product categories.

Emerging players

• Salto Systems: Spanish-based electronic access innovator specializing in mobile credentials, cloud-based access management (Salto KS), and wireless electronic locks. Represents the software-first approach that could disrupt traditional mechanical-plus-electronic players like Glutz.
• SimonsVoss Technologies: German electronic locking specialist (now part of Allegion) focusing on digital cylinders, fittings, and access management. Directly competes with Glutz's eAccess portfolio in DACH institutional and commercial markets with a more electronic-first product mix.

Regional players

• Dom Sicherheitstechnik: German lock and access solutions manufacturer with strong presence in DACH and Benelux markets. Comparable in scale and product mix to Glutz, often co-listed in specification documents for commercial and residential access projects across Europe.

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

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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