Makfa

What Makfa does

Makfa is a Turkish family-owned designer and manufacturer of electronic locking systems, in-room safes, and energy-saving devices for the hospitality industry, founded in 2004 in Ankara by Afsin Kucukoglu. The company builds its products around RFID Mifare 13.56 MHz technology, Texas Instruments microcontrollers, and a C# software stack backed by MS SQL, with a deliberate commitment to backward compatibility across product generations since 2005. Its installed base covers 500+ hotels across 26 countries and over 100,000 rooms, including flagship references such as the Gevora Hotel (the world's tallest hotel), Rotana Hotels, Eftalia Hotels, Sevo Resort, and Saturn Palace.

Makfa's business model is a direct B2B hardware sale into hotel new-builds, renovations, and replacement cycles, supplemented by OEM partnerships and platform integrations. Locks are priced in the $60–100 per-unit range and in-room safes in the $30–60 range, with a 5-year warranty and a self-reported sub-1% fault rate. The company operates its own production line with capacity for 45 million plastic cards per year and holds CE, TSE-HYB, ISO, OHSAS, EN 1634, and FCC certifications. It is privately held, founder-led, and self-funded — no external venture capital, private equity, or debt financings have been disclosed.

Go-to-market is built on direct sales to hotel groups and chains combined with technology partnerships with chip-level suppliers (Philips NXP, Texas Instruments) and smart-home/IoT platform integrations (TTLock/TTHotel, Tuya Smart, Wishome, Google Home, Amazon Alexa). The organization runs lean, with a headcount of 51–100 employees, and the company does not publish revenue or unit volumes, making financial triangulation dependent on indirect signals.

Name

Makfa

Legal name

Makfa Elektronik

Website

https://makfa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Makfa is a Turkish family-owned manufacturer of RFID electronic hotel locks, in-room safes, and energy-saving devices, serving 500+ hotels across 26 countries with 100,000+ rooms equipped. Founded in 2004, it sells direct to hotel groups and integrates with smart-home platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Electronic Locking Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Electronic hotel locks
• RFID locking systems
• In-room safe boxes
• Hospitality energy savers
• Keycard management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Yenimahalle

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Hotel Lock Systems: Sale of RFID electronic locking systems per room with pricing of $60-$100 per room depending on model and quantity. Includes all components except computer. Turnkey installation included.
2. Safe Box Sales: Sale of in-room safe boxes at $30-$60 per room. Custom sizes and colors available. 3-year warranty on safes.
3. Energy Saving Devices: Sale of intelligent energy saving devices (TS and SM series) for hotel rooms to reduce energy costs.
4. KeyCard Management Software: One-time software license fee with lifetime update support. PMS interface software available. Free updates for Windows version changes.
5. Electronic Cards Production: Annual production capacity of 45,000,000 plastic cards including Mifare, Temic, and magnetic cards with custom printing options.
6. Cabinet Locks and Accessories: Sale of cabinet locks for SPA, hamam, and sport centers with various access methods (PIN code, RFID, fingerprint).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Makfa designs, manufactures, and installs RFID-based electronic hotel locking systems, in-room safe boxes, RFID-activated energy saving devices, cabinet/locker locks, and complementary door hardware and electronic cards for the hospitality industry. The company also provides a SQL-based KeyCard Management (KCM) software platform that integrates with property management systems and is sold alongside turnkey installation, training, and after-sales support worldwide.

Product overview

Makfa (Alplock) offers a comprehensive hospitality access control ecosystem centered on RFID electronic locking systems (core product since 2004), supplemented by in-room safe boxes, intelligent energy saving devices, cabinet/locker locks, ironing boards, doorbell-room number systems, and electronic cards. The portfolio includes both dedicated hospitality products (hotel electronic locks with 5-year warranty, safe boxes, energy savers) and smart lock sub-brands (Tuya-based SL07WP, Wishome-based SL17Wish, TTLock-based D9) targeting residential and commercial smart access markets. Door hardware (handles, mortises) and accessories (AlpAKS brand) round out the offering. The KCM KeyCard Management Software platform unifies the hospitality products via SQL-based server-client architecture with PMS integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AlpLock: Primary trademark for electronic locking systems, safeboxes, and energy saving devices for hospitality.
• AlpAKS
• AlpCard
• Rubi

Products and services

• AlpLock Electronic Hotel Locking Systems RFID-based electronic locking systems for hotels, motels, hostels, and residences featuring 13.56 MHz Mifare technology, battery-powered operation, mechanical override, PMS interface, and 5-year warranty. Multiple series available (M1, M6, F3, M5, R4, R5, R8, S6, S7, D9, M8, M8TT) with various body materials and EURO/ANSI mortise standards.
• AlpLock In-Room Safe Boxes Hotel, home, and office safe boxes with motorized or solenoid locking systems, featuring dynamic guest-set passwords, audit logging (up to 105-1000 events), mechanical override, and custom size/color options. Available in KF (door type), KC (card/password), LF (laser), TF (top opening), P (fingerprint), and KM (mechanical) series.
• AlpLock Energy Saving Devices
• AlpLock Cabinet/Locker Locks Electronic locking systems for SPA, hamam, and sport center lockers. Options include PIN code, RFID card, fingerprint, wristband, and computer-controlled programmable access. Models include C05-KP (password), C05-PC (card/password), C13 (concealed RFID), C02 (touchscreen), and C01/C02/C03 variants.
• AlpAKS Ironing Boards Drawer-type portable ironing boards (IS01RFM) for hotels, residences, and marine use. Steel body with electrostatic paint, marine plywood table, 180-degree turntable, and optional internal electrical socket.
• AlpLock Intelligent Room Numbers and Doorbell Systems LED-backlit doorbell panels with room status indicators (Do Not Disturb, Make Up Room, Minibar Service) and illuminated room numbers. Available in Doorbell-S Vertical, Doorbell-SK Horizontal/Vertical, and Doorbell-B Horizontal form factors.
• AlpLock Electronic Cards Contactless RFID proximity cards including Mifare, Temic, and magnetic stripe cards. Annual production capacity of 45,000,000 plastic cards with custom logo printing options, used as credentials for Makfa's electronic locks and hotel access systems.
• KeyCard Management (KCM) Software Network-based SQL software for managing RFID locks, logging user activities, and limiting user authorizations. Features PMS interface with Micros systems, server-client architecture, unlimited client accounts, and multi-lingual support. Sold under a one-time license with free lifetime software updates.
• AlpAKS Door Handles and Mortise Locks Mechanical door handles (Zamak, Stainless Steel, Aluminum) and mortise locks for room, cylinder, and WC doors. Available under AlpAKS and Rubi brands with various coating options and supplied unbranded on request.
• AlpAKS Door Accessories Hotel hardware accessories including door kick plates, armor plates, signs, pull and push bars, corner protections, door eyes, guard locks, door stoppers, hinges, spring hinges, door closers, napkin holders, wall/door hangers, hooks, shelves, and indoor/outdoor bins.
• SL07WP Smart Lock (Tuya) FaceID, RFID card, password, fingerprint, palmprint, and WiFi-enabled smart lock integrated with the Tuya smart home platform. Features built-in camera, rubber body coating for outdoor use, and hidden mechanical key.
• SL17Wish Smart Lock (Wishome) FaceID, RFID card, password, fingerprint, and WiFi smart lock with Wishome platform integration. Suitable for modern offices, buildings, luxury apartments, and villas.
• D9/DSL-H9 Smart Lock (TTLock) RFID Mifare smart lock with TTLock/TTHotel platform support. Features Bluetooth, gateway remote management, and Google Home Assistant and Amazon Alexa integration for voice control unlocking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-month battery life vs 5-9 months for competitors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Philips NXPcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership using Philips NXP Mifare 13.56 MHz RFID chips in all electronic locking products. This is the core technology foundation for their RFID systems.
• Texas InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership using Texas Instruments MCUs (microcontroller units) as the main processor in their electronic locking systems.
• TTLock / TTHotelcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partnership integrating TTLock and TTHotel systems for smartphone-based lock control, Bluetooth connectivity, and remote management capabilities on certain lock models.
• Worldwide AgentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of worldwide agents providing local sales, installation, and support services to customers in different countries, enabling uninterrupted service for hotels globally.

Scale indicators8 records

Direct peers

• Assa Abloy (Vingcard): Assa Abloy's Vingcard brand is the global leader in electronic hotel locking systems, serving major international chains with RFID and mobile-key solutions. Directly competes with Makfa's Alplock RFID locks in the same hospitality vertical, with substantially broader global reach and brand.
• Salto Systems: Salto Systems provides electronic access control including hotel-focused solutions (Salto Hospitality) with RFID, mobile key (Salto KS), and wire-free locks. Comparable technology platform (RFID + mobile) and overlapping hotel customer base.
• Onity: Onity (a United Technologies/Raytheon Technologies heritage brand) specializes in electronic hotel locks, in-room safes, and energy management solutions. Directly comparable product portfolio to Makfa's Alplock locks, safes, and energy savers, with global hotel-chain penetration.
• dormakaba: dormakaba offers electronic hotel locks (Saflok and Ilco) alongside access control, door hardware, and safe products targeting the hospitality industry. Highly comparable to Makfa's bundled lock + safe + access software portfolio, with stronger enterprise-chain relationships.
• Be-Tech: Be-Tech is a Chinese manufacturer of electronic hotel door locks, in-room safes, and energy-saving switches with strong Asia-Pacific distribution. Closely matches Makfa's lock + safe + energy-saver bundle targeting mid-market hotels, often at competitive price points.
• Orbita Technology: Orbita manufactures electronic hotel locks, RFID card locks, safes, and energy savers primarily serving Asian, Middle Eastern, and African hotel markets. Closely overlaps with Makfa's product range and geographic focus in emerging hospitality markets.

Broad incumbents

• TTLock: TTLock operates a smart-lock IoT platform powering mobile/Bluetooth credentials used by many lock OEMs including Makfa's D9 series. While not a direct hotel competitor, its platform ubiquity defines the smart-lock integration standard Makfa must follow to remain competitive in next-gen access.
• CISA: CISA (Allegion group) manufactures mechanical and electronic locks, including hotel-certified solutions, and serves European hospitality markets. Provides broader scale and brand recognition in the EMEA lock segment overlapping with Makfa's CE-marked product portfolio.
• Häfele: Häfele is a global hardware/access solutions provider with a dedicated hotel solutions portfolio including electronic locks (Dialock), safes, and door hardware. Broader portfolio than Makfa but directly overlapping in hospitality electronic locking and furniture hardware categories.

Emerging players

• igloohome: igloohome specializes in smart locks and keyboxes for short-term rentals, vacation homes, and Airbnb hosts. Adjacent to Makfa's hospitality focus but targets the alternative-accommodation and residential-smart-lock segments rather than full-service hotels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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