GB Locking Systems

What GB Locking Systems does

GB Locking Systems Ltd is a UK-based trade supplier of access control and door automation products, founded in 2003 and incorporated in England (company number 04659995). The company specialises in the specification and supply of physical security hardware to trade customers, primarily contractors and installers across the United Kingdom. Operating from a headquarters in Newcastle Upon Tyne with a registered office in Morpeth, the firm is independently owned with no disclosed parent company or institutional backing, and runs with a small team of 1-10 employees. Its commercial positioning emphasises specialist knowledge, with the team claiming over 60 years of combined industry experience, alongside accreditations including CHAS Accredited Installer status and full membership of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).

The product portfolio is centred on three categories: access control systems (biometrics, proximity cards and fobs, keypads, stand-alone and online controllers), audio and video door entry systems (modular panels, vandal-resistant intercoms, IP/WiFi door phones), and electric and electronic locking solutions (maglocks, electric strikes, drop bolts, shearlocks, motorised locks, high-security locks for prisons and hospitals). Supporting lines include door automation (automatic swing door operators, induction hearing loops, toilet alarm systems), ironmongery and door hardware, fire-rated products, battery-powered digital locks, and accessories (power supplies, exit buttons, fobs, card printers). The portfolio is almost entirely built on third-party brands — Waferlock, Videx, Ulydor, BPT, Paxton, Vanderbilt, PAC, Assa, Abloy, Aiphone, Siemens, Dorma, Record, Progeny, Trilogy, and others — positioning GB Locking Systems as a multi-brand specialist distributor rather than a manufacturer.

The business model is sales-led B2B distribution. Revenue is generated through unit-priced hardware sales via an e-commerce website (UK mainland delivery only via TNT and UPS at a £15+ VAT standard charge) supplemented by telephone and email order capture, with technical support, site surveys, and project management offered as value-added services to trade buyers. Geographic scope is explicitly limited: orders for Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and overseas locations require direct contact for shipping quotes. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the firm has no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding, and no public M&A, restructuring, or leadership change activity in the available record.

Name

GB Locking Systems

Legal name

GB Locking Systems Ltd

Website

https://gblockingsystems.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Access Control & Door Automation Hardware Distribution

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Hardware Manufacturing (33251)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAHAEAD

Key Management, Duplication & Locksmith Services

Home & Personal Services/Home Security, Alarm & Smart Home Services/Smart Locks, Access Control & Entry Systems

SECONDARYIMADAIAI

Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Doors, Windows & Architectural Openings

Keywords

• Access control systems
• Door automation products
• Electronic locking hardware
• Audio video entry systems
• Security distribution trade

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of access control products, door automation systems, electronic locks, and related hardware to the trade. Products include access control kits, biometrics, proximity cards/fobs, electric strikes, maglocks, door closers, and audio/video entry systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GB Locking Systems is a UK trade supplier that specifies and supplies access control and door automation products, distributing branded electronic locks, proximity readers, keypads, audio/video entry systems, high-security locks, and door automation hardware from manufacturers including Abloy, Aiphone, Paxton, Videx, Vanderbilt, Waferlock, BPT, Trilogy, Progeny, and PAC. The company serves security installers and contractors through an online shop, telephone and email sales, plus added-value technical support, site surveys, and project management services.

Product overview

GB Locking Systems is a specialist distributor of access control and door automation products founded in 2003, offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical security hardware. The product range centers on three core categories: Access Control Systems (encompassing biometric readers, proximity cards/fobs, keypads, and controllers), Audio & Video Entry Systems (including modular door phone systems, vandal-resistant intercoms, and IP/WiFi camera modules), and Electric/Electronic Locking Solutions (comprising maglocks, electric strikes, drop bolts, and high-security locks). The company distributes branded products including Waferlock electronic cylinders and handle locks, Videx audio entry systems, Ulydor PBX door entry systems, BPT Targha audio kits, Trilogy digital locks, Vanderbilt keypads, Progeny controllers, and PAC readers. Supporting products include door automation systems, fire-rated hardware, and accessories such as proximity fobs, cards, power supplies, and exit buttons. Services extend to technical support, site surveys, and project management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ulydor PBX Door Entry System Modular door phone system programmable to dial any number or hunt group via PBX or GSM gateway, with 2 built-in relays for remote door/gate control. Supports 0–64 button configurations with expandable modules, designed for trade installation in residential and commercial buildings.
• Waferlock E-Link Access Control System Networked access control system featuring electronic cylinders, wall readers, controllers, and management software for online access control applications, supplied to trade installers.
• Waferlock Electronic Cylinders (CS-700, C-700 IP67) Electronic cylinder locks including CS-700 and C-700 IP67 variants for standalone and networked access control applications, suitable for trade installation in commercial and residential doors.
• Waferlock Euro Handle Locks (WEL-7500, WEL-7104) Electronic euro profile handle locks for door access control, available in various configurations including external/internal cutout options, distributed to trade installers.
• Videx S-Prox Shadow Card System 2-door standalone shadow card controller supporting 4,000 users with Wiegand 26/34-bit reader compatibility and shadow card technology for user management, supplied to trade installers.
• Videx 4000 Series Vandal Resistant Audio Entry Kit High-security audio intercom system with 12-gauge stainless steel fascia, configurable 1–12 call buttons, optional codelock integration, and modular design for surface/flush mounting.
• BPT System 200 Targha Audio Entry Kits Audio entry kits featuring backlit Targha panels with HA/200 audio module and Lynea handsets, available in surface mount with optional flush installation, for trade installation.
• Trilogy DL2700 Digital Lock Battery-operated electronic digital lock with up to 100 user codes, master/manager/basic user levels, 5AA battery power with 175,000 cycle lifespan, and vandal-proof metal keypad.
• Vanderbilt V42 Keypad Electronic coded codelock with two 4-digit PIN code capacity, cast metal housing, stainless steel buttons, IP54 rating, operating voltage 12–24VAC/DC (formerly Siemens/Bewator K-42).
• Progeny C4 Compact Controller Compact controller combining keypad and RFID reader functionality, supporting up to 200 proximity cards/fobs with 8-digit access code, supplied with lifetime warranty.
• KP500 Combined Keypad/Proximity Unit Vandal-resistant combined keypad and proximity reader in die-cast aluminium, supporting EM 125Khz credentials, 1000+ users, programmable 5-digit codes.
• PAC Multi-Technology Readers Dual-frequency readers supporting PAC, Stanley, KeyPAC, MIFARE DESFire EV1 credentials with read ranges up to 100mm, available in standard, mullion, and PIN/prox configurations.
• Videx 2 Module Surface 4K Box (4882) Die-cast aluminium surface-mount housing for Videx 4K series modular panels with waterproof gasket and security screws, dimensions 135x280x38mm.
• Infrared Proximity Switch & Remote Control Keypad Unit (PB86-RCKU) Contactless infrared proximity switch with adjustable detection (15–27cm), suitable for healthcare environments requiring hygienic operation, with optional remote infrared keypad.
• WTG-306/WIS-300 User Fob / Shadow Card Set Mifare user fob and shadow card set for stand-alone shadow card access systems, enabling user management without physical card return.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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