Frey + Cie

What Frey + Cie does

Frey+Cie Sicherheitstechnik AG is a Swiss security systems integrator headquartered in Rothenburg, Lucerne, founded in 1978 as an independent business unit of Frey+Cie AG (whose roots date to 1907). The company plans, installs, and services six integrated security product lines — Brandmeldeanlagen (fire alarm systems), Einbruchmeldeanlagen (intrusion detection), IT-Security (physical data-center protection), Türsteuerung & Leitsysteme (door control and management), Videoüberwachung (video surveillance), and Zutrittskontrolle (access control) — that can operate independently or be combined into a single coordinated protection concept under one dedicated point of contact. The technical model is integration rather than invention: certified solutions are built around modern hardware from established manufacturers, with VKF-certified fire alarm specialists and SES (Verband Schweizerischer Errichter von Sicherheitsanlagen) membership providing the regulatory credentials required for Swiss cantonal projects.

The company operates a direct, field-based go-to-market model with no third-party resellers or channel partners. Six staffed branch offices (Rothenburg HQ, G ümligen, Matten b. Interlaken, Stans, Suhr, Zug) cover German-speaking Switzerland, each handling regional sales, project engineering, installation, and post-sale service. Revenue is generated through two streams: project-based one-time installation/integration contracts, and recurring service and maintenance contracts that include office-hours telephone support, a Pikett on-call service outside office hours, and TeamViewer remote support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers span private, commercial, and public entities, with no named-logo customer disclosure available.

Frey+Cie Sicherheitstechnik AG has been wholly owned by Frey+Cie Holding AG since the 1998 management buyout, in which Frey+Cie management acquired the electrical operations from the founding Frey family. Frey+Cie Holding AG coordinates 16 operating subsidiaries with 1,000+ total employees across electrical installations, security technology, telecommunications, IT, network technology, and multimedia, giving the security subsidiary access to group-wide technical and administrative resources. Several key executives (Andreas Bögli, Raphael Wüst, Stefan Harmath) are identified as Mitinhaber (co-owners/partners) alongside the holding company. The firm has not raised external funding and has no recorded M&A, restructuring, or leadership-change events in available sources.

Name

Frey + Cie

Legal name

FREY+CIE SICHERHEITSTECHNIK AG

Website

https://freysicherheit.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frey+Cie Sicherheitstechnik AG is a Swiss security systems integrator, founded 1978 and headquartered in Rothenburg, that plans, installs, and services fire alarms, intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, door control, and IT-security systems for private, commercial, and public customers across German-speaking Switzerland via six regional branch offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

System Testing, Inspection, Compliance & Certification (e.g., fire/alarm permits where applicable) (HSAHABAH)

Keywords

• Security systems integration
• Fire alarm systems
• Video surveillance
• Access control
• Intrusion detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Rothernburg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Systems Installation & Integration: Custom planning, installation, and commissioning of integrated security systems (fire alarms, intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, door control). Projects are customer-specific and typically involve new builds or retrofits. Revenue is project-based, with variation in deal size depending on complexity and scope.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service, maintenance, and support of installed security systems. Support is provided during office hours and via an on-call (Pikett) service outside office hours. Remote support via TeamViewer is also offered. These contracts provide recurring service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Frey + Cie Sicherheitstechnik AG is a Swiss security technology integrator founded in 1978 that plans, installs, commissions, and maintains integrated physical security systems — fire alarm, intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, door control/management systems, and IT/data center security — for private, commercial, and public-sector customers across German-speaking Switzerland.

Product overview

Frey+Cie Sicherheitstechnik AG is a Swiss security technology company offering an integrated portfolio of six core security products: Brandmeldeanlagen (fire alarm systems), Einbruchmeldeanlagen (intrusion detection), IT-Security (data center physical security), Türsteuerung & Leitsysteme (door control and management systems), Videoüberwachung (video surveillance), and Zutrittskontrolle (access control). These solutions can operate independently or be combined into a unified, customer-specific protection concept managed by a single contact person. The company positions itself as a full-service security integrator, providing planning, installation, and ongoing service/maintenance for buildings and facilities throughout Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems (Brandmeldeanlagen) VKF-certified fire alarm system planning, installation, and maintenance for commercial, public, and private facilities to detect and signal fires in compliance with Swiss fire safety regulations.
• Intrusion Detection Systems (Einbruchmeldeanlagen) Burglary and intrusion detection solutions with sensors, alarms, and notification for commercial buildings, public facilities, and private properties.
• Access Control Systems (Zutrittskontrolle) Electronic access control solutions with credential-based entry, logging, and management of who can enter specific areas, used by offices, public buildings, and secured sites.
• Video Surveillance (Videoüberwachung) Modern video surveillance systems with capabilities including night vision, motion detection, facial recognition, and thermal imaging, deployed for commercial, public-sector, and high-security sites.
• Door Control & Management Systems (Türsteuerung & Leitsysteme) Door control and integrated management/leitsysteme for automated and monitored operation of doors and entry points within commercial and public buildings.
• IT & Data Center Security Physical security solutions tailored for IT environments and data centers, addressing the security requirements of critical digital infrastructure.
• Security Service & Maintenance Contracts Recurring service and maintenance contracts covering inspection, servicing, and on-call support for installed security systems, supported by a 24/7 service desk.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 employees across Switzerland providing comprehensive security coverage
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SES (Verband Schweizerischer Errichter von Sicherheitsanlagen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the SES association in the sub-groups for intrusion alarm systems, video surveillance, and access control. SES membership provides industry recognition, technical standards compliance, and access to a network of certified Swiss security installers. Members must meet professional standards and their staff hold required specialist certifications.
• Frey+Cie Holding AGcoreOthersAll shares of Frey+Cie Sicherheitstechnik AG are owned by Frey+Cie Holding AG. The holding company organizes 16 operational subsidiaries, coordinates collaboration, supports development, holds all participations, and provides centralized services. The holding is headquartered under the Frey+Cie Group umbrella.
• Frey+Cie Holding AG (Frey+Cie Gruppe)coreOthersThe Frey+Cie Gruppe consists of 16 companies with over 1,000 employees operating in electrical installations, security technology, telecommunications, IT, network technology, and multimedia. Frey+Cie Sicherheitstechnik AG is one of these subsidiaries. The group also includes a company welfare foundation established in 1941.
• Fürsorgestiftung der Frey+Cie Holding AGminorOthersA corporate welfare foundation established in 1941, dedicated to supporting employees of the Frey+Cie Gruppe and their immediate family members in cases of hardship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Securiton AG: Swiss-headquartered specialist in fire alarm, intrusion, video surveillance, and access control systems. Directly comparable to Frey+Cie as a domestic security systems integrator with similar regulatory certifications (VKF, SES) and a comparable product breadth across all six security domains.
• dormakaba: Swiss-headquartered global leader in access control, door systems, and electronic security. Directly comparable in the access control and door management domain where Frey+Cie competes, but at much greater scale and global reach.
• Swiss Security Solutions GmbH: Smaller Swiss security systems integrator offering alarm, video, and access control solutions with regional coverage. Closely comparable to Frey+Cie in scale, Swiss-German regional focus, and integrated security installer business model.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas (Swiss operations): Swiss-origin global security services provider offering guarding, electronic security, and monitoring. While Frey+Cie focuses on installation and integration, Securitas overlaps heavily on integrated security solutions and managed services for commercial customers in Switzerland.
• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure Security): Global building management and security vendor offering integrated access control, video, and intrusion within the EcoStruxure platform. Overlaps most directly with Frey+Cie's IT-security/data center security and integrated commercial security offerings.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global incumbent offering integrated building security, fire safety, and access control as part of a much broader smart-infrastructure portfolio. Competes with Frey+Cie on integrated security projects for commercial and industrial Swiss customers, but at a much larger scale.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Major manufacturer and integrator of video surveillance, intrusion, access control, and fire alarm systems. Overlaps with Frey+Cie's full product portfolio but operates as a global vendor with a deeper hardware IP base and broader Swiss presence through distribution.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco): Global building systems integrator with strong positions in fire alarm, intrusion, and access control. Competes with Frey+Cie on integrated security for mid-market and enterprise Swiss customers, particularly through the CEM Systems and Tyco product lines.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of building management systems including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection. Competes with Frey+Cie for integrated commercial security projects, especially in larger enterprise and data center deployments.

Others

• Axis Communications: Swedish manufacturer of network video surveillance and access control hardware that Frey+Cie and similar integrators deploy. Complementary rather than directly competitive, but relevant as a primary technology supplier shaping the integrator's solution architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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