What OJMAR does

OJMAR, S.A. is a privately held Spanish industrial manufacturer founded in 1945 and headquartered in Elgoibar, Gipuzkoa, Spain, specializing in intelligent locking systems for lockers. The company designs and produces both electronic and mechanical locker locks, spanning the OTS electronic family (including the 2026-launched OTS 40 Batteryless and OTS 20 Batteryless human-powered smart locks, OTS 40 Pulse, OTS 20 Advance RFID, and OTS 10 Basic), the OCS digital lock line (OCS 30 Bluetooth, OCS 20, OCS ECO, OCS Touch), the NEXO wireless series (NLX1 Wireless, NL1 Integra, Prisma), and the OMS mechanical lock range (Multifunction, Classic, Combi, 8002, Hasp, Uno). Underlying technologies include RFID, BLE, NFC, real-time connectivity, and a proprietary batteryless architecture that harvests energy from the mechanical action of opening or closing the door. Supporting peripherals include programmers, NFC and CN readers, info terminals, turnstiles, strap return units, and RFID bracelets.

The company sells exclusively through B2B channels, targeting corporate facilities, fitness and sports clubs, wellness centers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and retail environments. Distribution is anchored by direct field sales via country-routed contact forms on a multi-language corporate website (English, Spanish, French, German), supplemented by a dedicated US portal (ojmar.us) and a network of regional distributors spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and South America. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. OJMAR is GDPR-compliant and has received four 2025 awards recognizing innovation and sustainability for its OTS Batteryless range, including the iF Design Award, MIX North Winner, Best of Orgatec Innovation, and a Sustainability Award. No funding rounds, acquisitions, M&A, leadership changes, or public-company status are disclosed.

Name

OJMAR

Legal name

OJMAR, S.A.

Website

https://ojmar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OJMAR, S.A. is a privately held Spanish industrial manufacturer founded in 1945 that designs and produces intelligent electronic and mechanical locker locking systems, supplying corporate, fitness, wellness, education, healthcare, and retail facilities worldwide through direct B2B sales and regional distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgóibar

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Lock Sales: Sale of intelligent electronic locking systems including OTS and OCS product lines with various technology options (RFID, BLE, NFC, batteryless)
2. Mechanical Lock Sales: Sale of mechanical locking solutions including coin-operated, combination, and key-operated locks for lockers
3. Accessories and Peripherals: Sale of electronic peripherals including programmers, NFC readers, CN readers, infoterminals, turnstiles, strap return units, and bracelets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OJMAR designs and manufactures intelligent electronic and mechanical locker locking systems, including the OTS (RFID, BLE, NFC, batteryless), OCS digital, NEXO wireless, and OMS mechanical product lines. The company sells these to corporate facilities, fitness and sports clubs, wellness centers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and retail operators, supported by electronic peripherals such as programmers, card readers, infoterminals, and turnstiles. Sales are conducted B2B via direct sales, a dedicated US portal, and a regional distributor network across multiple continents.

Product overview

OJMAR is a global leader in designing and manufacturing intelligent locking systems for modern spaces. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main product categories: Electronic Locks (including OTS, OCS, NEXO/Prisma, and related systems) and Mechanical Locks (OMS product line). The OTS electronic locks span from batteryless models (40 Batteryless, 20 Batteryless) to connected solutions (OTS 40 Pulse, OTS 20 Advance RFID, OTS 10 Basic), while the OCS digital locks family includes Smart (OCS 30 Bluetooth), Pro (OCS 20), ECO, and TOUCH variants. The NEXO wireless locks include NLX1 WIRELESS and NL1 INTEGRA. Supporting peripherals include EKEY, NFC, CN READER, PROGRAMMER, INFOTERMINAL, TURNSTILE, and STRAP RETURN UNITS. The OMS mechanical locks range includes MULTIFUNCTION (coin/key), CLASSIC (coin), COMBI and 8002 (combination), HASP (padlock), and UNO (office furniture). All products serve industries including Corporate, Fitness, Wellness, Education, Healthcare, and Retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OTS 40 Batteryless The first human-powered smart lock - an innovative batteryless electronic locker lock that generates power from the mechanical action of opening and closing the door, providing connected smart lock functionality without batteries. For corporate, fitness, wellness, education, healthcare, and retail facilities.
• OTS 20 Batteryless The first batteryless electronic locker lock on the market, powered by human energy for sustainable, battery-free operation. For facilities requiring RFID-style electronic access with reduced environmental impact.
• OTS 40 (Pulse) The ultimate connected locking system solution - a smart electronic locker lock with advanced connectivity features for modern facilities.
• OTS 20 (Advance) The #1 Selling RFID Locker Lock in the World - an electronic locker lock using RFID technology for secure access control.
• OTS 10 (Basic)

Quantifiable outcome

• OTS 20 (Advance) is the #1 Selling RFID Locker Lock in the World

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Master Lock: Master Lock (Fortune Brands Innovations) is a major consumer and commercial lock brand with mechanical and electronic padlock and locker lock offerings. While more retail-skewed than OJMAR, it represents comparable scale and brand recognition in the broader lock category.
• ABUS: ABUS is a German family-owned security specialist offering padlocks, mechanical and electronic locker locks, and access-control products for commercial and consumer markets. ABUS competes with OJMAR's OMS mechanical lock range and provides a benchmark for brand-led, vertically integrated lock manufacturers.
• Medeco: Medeco (an ASSA ABLOY brand) manufactures high-security mechanical and electronic locks for institutional, government, and commercial customers. It is comparable to OJMAR in lock technology but operates primarily in higher-security, key-system markets rather than locker applications.
• Häfele: Häfele is a German family-owned fittings and electronic access company supplying furniture and cabinet locks, RFID locking systems, and hotel/residential access solutions. It serves overlapping verticals (hospitality, commercial, fitness) with comparable electronic locker products.
• dormakaba: dormakaba is a Swiss-listed access solutions company offering electronic locks, key systems, and integrated access control for commercial facilities. Its locker-lock and cabinet-lock lines overlap with OJMAR's product range, though dormakaba's portfolio extends far beyond locker applications.
• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, with locker-lock brands alongside door hardware, electronic access control, and mobile credentials. It competes with OJMAR in locker locks but as part of a much broader portfolio serving enterprise and institutional customers worldwide.

Direct peers

• Digilock: Digilock is the closest direct competitor to OJMAR — a privately held manufacturer of electronic and mechanical locker locks (RFID, keypad, networked systems) sold to fitness, corporate, education, and healthcare end users globally. The two companies compete head-to-head in the same product category with comparable price points and customer base.

Emerging players

• Tapplock: Tapplock is a smart-lock company offering fingerprint and Bluetooth-enabled padlocks for commercial and consumer security applications. It is comparable to OJMAR in the broader electronic-lock category but does not specialize in built-in locker lock systems for commercial facilities.
• ZKTeco: ZKTeco is a Hong Kong-listed access-control and biometric-identification company with electronic locks, RFID, and time-attendance products for commercial and institutional customers. It competes with OJMAR in electronic locking and access control but is more focused on biometric and time-attendance than locker-specific applications.
• Noke (by Loksafe): Noke is a smart-lock brand focused on Bluetooth-enabled padlocks and locker locks targeting commercial and consumer applications. It competes with OJMAR's BLE-based OCS line, though at a smaller scale and with greater emphasis on mobile-app-driven user experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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