Elsec

What Elsec does

Elsec, rebranded as Heras in October 2025, is a Denmark-based integrated security solutions provider operating under Heras Denmark A/S, which is itself part of the Heras Group. The company delivers physical and electronic security systems to enterprise, institutional, and government customers across at least thirteen verticals — including ports (ISPS-regulated), data centers, airports, embassies, police, defense, energy and utilities, critical infrastructure, finance, food industry, construction, transport and logistics, production, and events. Its product set is organized around four solution areas: mechanical security (fences, gates, bollards, barriers, high-security vehicle barriers); electronic surveillance (video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms, electronic perimeter protection, license plate recognition); mobile security and rental (mobile fences, mobile gates, mobile camera masts, road blockers, event-specific solutions, flood protection); and locks and access (mechanical and electronic locking, door closers, locksmith services). Proprietary technologies include the KIBO Connector for live status monitoring, the WinGuard integrated security management platform, the KIBOX mobile fence (50 meters of fence in 1 square meter of storage), the KIBO Terra swing boom family, and the NOX alarm system.

The business model is a sales-led, direct B2B distribution model with eight physical office locations across Denmark supporting installation, service, and a 24/7 emergency response capability. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of mechanical and electronic security systems, recurring service agreements (with recommended twice-yearly maintenance visits) bundled with Facility Security Management, and rental of mobile security solutions for events, construction sites, and temporary deployments. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named customers in the source data include Roskilde Festival (events), Færøernes Politi (Faroe Islands Police) for a station security installation in Tórshavn, and the Heda Datacenter, the latter delivered through a cross-border collaboration with Heras Sweden.

In October 2025, Elsec was consolidated with five other Danish security entities (KIBO Sikring, A/H Låsemontage, SER Hegn, Stentoft Hegn, and Moosdorf Hegn) under the unified Heras brand, positioning the combined entity as a single integrated European security partner. The company also maintains a sustainability partnership with the Growing Trees Network, under which a tree is planted in Danish public forests for each new service agreement signed. Certifications for high-security government and defense deployments, combined with the dense national service footprint, are the principal sources of competitive insulation.

Name

Elsec

Legal name

Heras Denmark A/S

Website

https://elsec.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Elsec, rebranded as Heras in October 2025, is a Denmark-based security solutions provider under Heras Denmark A/S, delivering integrated mechanical and electronic security systems, mobile security rentals, and managed services to enterprise and government clients across ports, data centers, defense, and other critical infrastructure verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Solutions

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Perimeter Security Systems Integration (Fences, Sensors, Barriers) (BPAKAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Perimeter security solutions
• Electronic surveillance systems
• Mobile security rental
• Access control solutions
• Fire alarm systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hvidovre

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Products and Systems: Sale of mechanical fencing, gates, barriers, electronic surveillance equipment, access control systems, and alarm systems
2. Service Agreements: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts for security installations, recommended twice yearly to ensure operational reliability and extend product lifespan
3. Mobile Security Rental: Rental of mobile security solutions for construction sites, events, ports and other temporary security needs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elsec provides integrated physical security solutions to Danish enterprise, government, and infrastructure customers. Core offerings include mechanical security (fencing, gates, bollards, barriers), electronic surveillance (camera and intrusion detection), electronic locking and access control, automatic fire alarm systems, mobile security rental (including KIBOX Mobile Fence), and facility security management supported by proprietary monitoring platforms (KIBO Connector, WinGuard) and 24/7 emergency response.

Product overview

Elsec (now rebranded as Heras) is a comprehensive security solutions provider offering integrated physical and electronic security products across Denmark. The portfolio includes four main categories: Mechanical Security (fences, gates, barriers, bollards, high-security solutions), Electronic Surveillance (video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarms, perimeter protection, WinGuard management platform), Mobile Security & Rental (temporary solutions for events and construction sites), and Locks & Access systems. The company also provides Facility Security Management services and 24/7 emergency response. Products like KIBO Connector enable live monitoring and access control integration across the security ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mechanical Security Mechanical perimeter and site security products including fencing, gates, bollards, and barriers designed to physically protect facilities, infrastructure, and restricted areas for enterprise, government, and industrial customers in Denmark.
• Electronic Surveillance Electronic security systems including camera surveillance (CCTV) and intrusion detection systems for continuous monitoring and threat detection at commercial, industrial, and public-sector sites.
• Mobile Security & Rental Rental-based mobile security solutions including KIBOX Mobile Fence (50 m of fence deployable from 1 sqm of storage) and event fencing for temporary perimeters at events, construction sites, and other short-duration deployments.
• Locks & Access Electronic locking and access control systems that manage and restrict entry to facilities, integrating with broader security infrastructure for enterprise and government customers.
• Automatic Fire Alarm Systems Automatic fire alarm systems installed and serviced for commercial and public-sector buildings to detect and alert on fire incidents as part of an integrated safety and security solution.
• Facility Security Management Managed facility security services combining on-site guarding, system monitoring, and coordination of mechanical, electronic, and alarm systems for customers outsourcing security operations.
• Service & Emergency Response Recurring service agreements with recommended maintenance schedules and 24/7 emergency response to ensure ongoing operational reliability of installed security systems, delivered through a nationwide Danish service network.

Named customers3 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Growing Trees NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partnership where for every new service agreement signed, Heras donates one tree to Danish public forests in collaboration with Growing Trees Network. Trees are planted on groundwater reservoirs to ensure clean drinking water, reduce CO2, increase biodiversity, and create new recreational areas.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in access control, locks, and entrance solutions with a strong Nordic presence. Overlaps with Elsec/Heras Denmark in mechanical locking systems, access control, and integrated security for commercial and government facilities, but operates at vastly larger scale across a much broader product portfolio.
• dormakaba: Swiss-listed provider of access solutions, door hardware, and integrated security platforms with strong European coverage. Comparable to Elsec/Heras Denmark in electronic access control and lock systems, though it spans a much wider product portfolio and global footprint.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent offering integrated building security, access control, video surveillance, and perimeter protection solutions. Comparable to Elsec/Heras Denmark's facility security management and integrated security platform offerings for commercial and critical infrastructure sites.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Global incumbent in video surveillance, intrusion alarm, access control, and integrated security platforms. Competes broadly with Elsec/Heras Denmark in CCTV, alarm, and integrated security deployments for enterprise and government customers.

Direct peers

• Nedap: Dutch provider of access control and vehicle identification solutions, including license plate recognition (overlaps with Elsec/Heras's nummerpladelæser). Comparable in serving enterprise security customers with integrated electronic access and surveillance systems across Europe.
• Axis Communications: Swedish-based leader in network video surveillance and access control solutions. Overlaps directly with Elsec/Heras Denmark's electronic surveillance, video monitoring, and access control offerings for enterprise and government customers in the Nordic region.
• SALTO Systems: Spanish-headquartered provider of electronic access control and smart locking solutions. Comparable to Elsec/Heras Denmark's RBS access control and electronic lock offerings, especially for commercial and institutional customers across Europe.
• Gunnebo: Swedish-headquartered specialist in perimeter security, access control, and secure storage solutions for high-security sites including airports, banks, and critical infrastructure. Directly competes with Elsec/Heras in certified high-security perimeter protection across the Nordics.
• Heras Group: Heras Group is the parent company that consolidated Elsec and five other legacy Danish security brands under a single European identity in October 2025. As the parent/owner, it offers the same integrated perimeter and electronic security portfolio and is the most directly comparable operating peer.
• Vanderbilt Industries: European-focused security systems provider offering access control, intrusion detection, and video management. Comparable to Elsec/Heras Denmark's integrated electronic security stack for commercial and institutional customers in Northern Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HerasDenmark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elsec-a-s

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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