Lock Drives
Lock Drives (Lock GmbH) is a German family-owned manufacturer of electric and mechanical drive systems for professional greenhouse ventilation, shading, and agricultural building climate control. It sells hardware directly to enterprise horticulture and livestock customers globally through a specialist installer network and a US subsidiary.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1840
- HeadquartersPineville, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Lock Drives does
Lock GmbH, operating commercially as Lock Drives, is a German family-owned manufacturer of mechanical and electrical drive technology for professional greenhouse construction and agricultural buildings, founded in 1840 in Ertingen, Germany and currently led by the fifth generation of the Lock family (Frank F. Lock and Jeanette Lock as co-Presidents). The company designs and produces power drives across the EWA series (EWA 50, 52, 56) and EZW 64 in voltage and force variants from 5000N to 20000N, tube motors (RMA 20), and complementary control components including the LSC 40 mechatronic limit switch, the SPL 60 external frequency inverter, and the new SpeedLogic system that pairs EWA drives with frequency inverters to deliver variable-speed ventilation at closing speeds up to 15 rpm. Products are specified into roof and side ventilation, shading, and natural climate control for commercial greenhouses, garden centers, botanical gardens, research facilities, and livestock buildings (dairy, turkey, pig, horse stables), with documented installations operating continuously for over 56 years.
The business model is primarily direct hardware sales of complete drive systems to enterprise customers, supplemented by technical support, warranty services, and an authorized specialist installer network whose certificates must be renewed every three years. Pricing is quote-based with no published list pricing, and a 10-year extended warranty on EWA drives paired with the LSC 40 control unit is offered contingent on product registration within 12 months of purchase. A digital portal (myLock) provides system visualization, operational data collection, and early failure detection under subscription, software contract, or maintenance contract arrangements, creating a recurring-revenue layer on top of the hardware base. The company operates a US subsidiary (Lock Drives Inc., Columbus, Ohio, 25th anniversary in 2026) and related subsidiaries LockProSystems (industrial work platforms) and LockSmartSolutions (digital farm management), serving commercial horticulture, agriculture, and industrial customers across Europe, North America, and East Asia. The company received the Ludwig Erhard Gold Award in Berlin in June 2026 for entrepreneurial excellence.
Lock Drives firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lock Drives
- Legal name
- Lock GmbH
- Website
- https://lockdrives.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1840
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Lock Drives (Lock GmbH) is a German family-owned manufacturer of electric and mechanical drive systems for professional greenhouse ventilation, shading, and agricultural building climate control. It sells hardware directly to enterprise horticulture and livestock customers globally through a specialist installer network and a US subsidiary.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lock Drives industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Drive Systems for Greenhouses and Agriculture
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Barn Environmental Control & Ventilation (Fans, Curtains, Cooling, Heating) (AFAAAIAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), HVAC Zoning, Smart Dampers & Ventilation Control (HSAOANAB), HVAC Controls, Thermostats & Building Automation Installation (HSAOAGAJ), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)
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Where Lock Drives is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pineville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Lock Drives business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Power Drive Systems: Manufacture and sale of electric drive systems (EWA, EZW series) for greenhouse ventilation and shading applications. Products are sold as complete units with varying voltage configurations and force ratings (5000N-20000N).
- Tube Motors and Accessories: Sale of RMA tube motors for roller ventilation systems, along with gear racks and control accessories
- Service and Warranty: Technical support hotline, warranty services, and authorized repair network for installed base
- myLock Digital Portal: Digital platform for system visualization and operation management, available under voluntary registration, software contract, or maintenance contract arrangements
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Standard product pricing with extended warranty options |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Lock Drives product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lock Drives designs and manufactures electric power drives, tube motors, mechatronic limit switches, and frequency inverters for ventilation and shading systems in professional greenhouses and agricultural livestock buildings. The portfolio includes the EWA and EZW power drive series, RMA tube motors, the LSC 40 mechatronic limit switch, the SPL 60 inverter, and the integrated SpeedLogic system, with installation required to be performed by authorized specialist businesses.
Product overview
Lock Drives is a manufacturer of mechanical and electrical drive technology for greenhouse construction and agricultural applications. The product portfolio centers on power drives (EWA series, EZW series), tube motors (RMA series), and their associated control systems (LSC 40 limit switch, SPL 60 frequency inverter). The SpeedLogic system combines EWA drives with frequency inverters for variable-speed ventilation control. The company also offers the myLock digital portal for system monitoring. Products are designed for professional horticulture, agriculture (livestock buildings), and related applications, with a focus on reliability and durability spanning decades of operation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- EWA 50 Power Drive
- EWA 52 Power Drive Electric power drive for professional greenhouse horticulture, compatible with the LSC 40 mechatronic limit switch control unit, and available in multiple voltage configurations for North American and international markets.
- EWA 56 Power Drive High-capacity electric power drive for professional greenhouse horticulture, designed for larger ventilation applications with torque ratings of 900Nm, 1200Nm, 1500Nm, and 2000Nm.
- EZW 64 Power Drive Electric power drive for natural ventilation systems in barn buildings and greenhouse construction, available in Basic and Swing variants with force ratings of 5000N, 10000N, and 20000N.
- RMA 20 Tube Motor Tube motor for rolling ventilation applications in agricultural buildings, available in RMA 20.05 and RMA 20.12 variants with different torque specifications, with functional failure-based warranty coverage.
- LSC 40 Mechatronic Limit Switch Electronic mechatronic limit switch control unit for power drives that enables end position setting with just 2 clicks; integral component of the EWA series drive systems.
- SpeedLogic System Integrated drive system combining EWA 52 or EWA 56 power drives with the SPL 60 external frequency inverter, providing closing speeds up to 15 rpm with pre-programmed steps and eliminating the need for reversing contactor control.
- Motor Control Box (MCB) US-market control unit enabling manual travel to both end positions for single- and three-phase drives, providing automatic mode for integration with external controls and supplying 24V DC for LSC connection.
- myLock Digital Portal Web-based portal for visualizing individual system configurations and maintaining/optimizing system operation; collects operational data from systems with Lock components for early product failure detection and optimization suggestions, available under voluntary registration, software contract, or maintenance contract.
Quantifiable outcome
- Closing speeds up to 15 rpm for ventilation systems
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Lock Drives
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Lock Drives technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Lock Drives partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Lock Drives Inc.coreUS subsidiary established to transform Lock from a trusted export supplier into a true on-the-ground partner for North American customers. Celebrating 25th anniversary in 2026.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Lock Drives competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ridder Group: Dutch provider of climate, water, irrigation, and labor management systems for horticulture and livestock. Highly comparable to Lock Drives as it pairs drive and actuator hardware with integrated automation controls for greenhouse and barn environments.
- Elero: German manufacturer of tubular motors, linear drives, and roller-shutter actuators for sun protection and ventilation. Closely mirrors Lock's RMA tube motors and EWA/EZW drive families in product portfolio and customer use cases.
- Geiger Antriebstechnik: German maker of tubular motors and drives for roller shutters, screens, and ventilation. Compares directly to Lock's RMA tubular motors and integrated drive-control offering.
- WAREMA Group: German sun protection systems manufacturer with motorized drives for external blinds, roller shutters, and ventilation elements. Overlaps with Lock on drive-powered ventilation in greenhouse and agricultural contexts.
- Priva: Dutch climate and process control specialist for horticulture, urban farming, and utility buildings. Directly comparable to Lock on drive and control systems for professional greenhouse ventilation, with the addition of broader process automation.
- Hoogendoorn Growth Management: Process automation and climate control vendor for international greenhouse horticulture. Comparable to Lock's greenhouse focus on integrating drive hardware with climate optimization controls.
Broad incumbents
- ABB (Drives business): Global industrial drives and automation incumbent with frequency inverters and motor control solutions. Comparable on the SPL 60 inverter and broader industrial drive technology, though Lock competes via vertical specialization rather than breadth.
- Siemens Industrial Drives: Major industrial automation conglomerate whose SINAMICS drives and SIMATIC controls overlap with Lock's motor control and automation offerings. Different in scale and breadth but adjacent in technology stack.
Emerging players
- Royal Brinkman: Dutch supplier of greenhouse technical inputs, including screens, climate equipment, and automation accessories. Touches Lock's world as a complementary rather than directly competing supplier to professional growers.
- Ludvig Svensson (Svensson): Swedish producer of climate screens and energy curtains for greenhouses. Adjacent to Lock because its screens are typically actuated by drive systems like Lock's, making it a co-supplier in the same project ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Lock Drives leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Lock Drives subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Lock Drives funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Lock Drives M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Lock Drives
What does Lock Drives do?
Lock Drives designs and manufactures electric power drives, tube motors, mechatronic limit switches, and frequency inverters for ventilation and shading systems in professional greenhouses and agricultural livestock buildings. The portfolio includes the EWA and EZW power drive series, RMA tube motors, the LSC 40 mechatronic limit switch, the SPL 60 inverter, and the integrated SpeedLogic system, with installation required to be performed by authorized specialist businesses.
Is Lock Drives a public or private company?
Lock Drives is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Lock Drives founded?
Lock Drives was founded in 1840. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Lock Drives based?
Lock Drives is headquartered in Pineville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Lock Drives make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Power Drive Systems are the primary driver. The others are tube Motors and Accessories, service and Warranty and myLock Digital Portal.
Who are Lock Drives's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ridder Group, Elero, Geiger Antriebstechnik, WAREMA Group, Priva and Hoogendoorn Growth Management. Broad incumbents are ABB (Drives business) and Siemens Industrial Drives. Emerging players are Royal Brinkman and Ludvig Svensson (Svensson).
Does Lock Drives have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lock Drives.
What industry is Lock Drives in?
Lock Drives's product category is Industrial Drive Systems for Greenhouses and Agriculture. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAIAJ, Barn Environmental Control & Ventilation (Fans, Curtains, Cooling, Heating), with a secondary code of BPABAGAB, HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls). Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3822.