Sensec Holding

What Sensec Holding does

Sensec AB (publ), operating under the Sensec Holding group and also known as Sensec Gruppen, is a Scandinavian security solutions provider founded in 1982 and headquartered in Arlandastad, Sweden, near Arlanda Airport. The company has been listed on Nasdaq First North in Stockholm since 2017 and operates with 11-50 employees across five business divisions: Solutions, Defence, Academy, Equipment Rental, and Service & Support. Its customer base is concentrated in Swedish public-sector and critical-infrastructure buyers, including all Swedish airports, the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Judicial System, Swedish nuclear and heating plants, blue-light emergency services, and Swedish ports and customs.

The company's product portfolio is built around a hardware-led detection technology stack: Smiths Detection cabin-baggage X-ray systems certified EDS-CB C3, CEIA walk-through metal detectors (deployed at all Swedish airports), the JANUS multi-technology security scanner, explosives trace detectors (with over 100 active units deployed across Sweden), CBRNe/EOD solutions, radiation detection systems (partnered with Radcomm), baggage handling systems from Dimark, and emerging drone detection capabilities. The most differentiated technical component is the iCmore (APIDS) AI-based automatic object recognition module integrated into the X-ray line, alongside a proprietary Computer-Based Training (CBT) system with adaptive difficulty algorithms used by the Sensec Academy for Transport Agency-certified X-ray operator training. Multiple ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 27001), ECAC certification, and Transportstyrelsen approval constitute the compliance backbone required to serve regulated buyers.

Commercially, Sensec operates a hybrid revenue model combining hardware sales (X-ray, metal detection, ETD, CBRNe, and radiation equipment), equipment rental for temporary or project-based needs, recurring service and maintenance contracts with 24/7 emergency support, training and certification services through the Academy, security publications sold via an online Security Shop, and consulting/advisory engagements for risk and threat assessment. Pricing for major equipment is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with enterprise sales cycles; the company uses specialist account managers organized by product vertical and relies on consultative, relationship-driven selling into government and large enterprise accounts across Scandinavia, primarily Sweden and Norway.

Name

Sensec Holding

Legal name

Sensec AB (publ)

Website

https://sensec.se

Company type

Public

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sensec AB (publ), founded in 1982 and headquartered in Arlandastad, Sweden, is a Scandinavian security systems integrator supplying X-ray screening, metal detection, explosives and radiation detection, and CBRNe solutions to Swedish government agencies, airports, defense, and critical infrastructure operators, complemented by an in-house training academy and 24/7 service operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Screening and Detection Equipment

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Security screening equipment
• CBRNe detection solutions
• X-ray screening systems
• Explosives trace detection
• Security training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Equipment Sales: Sale of X-ray machines, metal detectors, explosive detectors, CBRNe equipment, radiation detection systems, and integrated security solutions to government agencies and critical infrastructure operators.
2. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental of security equipment for temporary or project-based needs including X-ray equipment, metal detectors, and explosive/narcotics detectors. Available for short and long-term periods.
3. Service and Maintenance: Preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, 24/7 emergency support, and lifecycle management for installed security equipment. Delivered by certified technicians from Arlandastad office.
4. Training and Education: Security training services including X-ray operator certification, security controller training, image interpretation, technical training, and web-based training. Also includes training materials and textbooks for security personnel.
5. Security Publications: Sale of specialized books for security personnel including guard (väktare) and public order guard (ordningsvakt) reference guides.
6. Consulting and Advisory: Security consulting including risk and threat assessment, solution design, regulatory compliance advisory, and integration planning for new or existing security systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sensec sells, integrates, rents and services advanced security screening and detection hardware — including X-ray systems, metal detectors, explosives and narcotics trace detectors, CBRNe sensors, radiation detection portals and drone detection systems — primarily to Swedish government agencies, defence forces, the judicial system, airports, nuclear and heating infrastructure, ports and blue-light services. The offering is complemented by an in-house Academy for certified X-ray operator and security controller training, equipment rental, security consulting, and 24/7 maintenance and lifecycle support. Sales are conducted through dedicated specialist account managers across Solutions, Defence, Academy, Equipment Rental and Service & Support divisions.

Product overview

Sensec is a leading Scandinavian provider of comprehensive security solutions founded in 1982, operating as a single unified product portfolio rather than a modular platform. The core offering consists of advanced X-ray screening equipment (from Smiths Detection with AI-powered iCmore/APIDS automatic object recognition), CEIA walk-through metal detectors used at all Swedish airports, next-generation JANUS multi-technology security scanners, radiation detection systems (with Radcomm customized solutions), explosives and narcotics trace detectors (with over 100 active ETD units), and CBRNe/EOD solutions for defense applications. These are supplemented by CEIA mine detectors and military systems (as exclusive Northern Europe partner), drone detection systems, electronic monitoring equipment, vehicle inspection systems, and gamma/neutron detection portals. The company also provides integrated services including security training (Academy with CBT X-ray operator training systems), equipment rental, and comprehensive service/maintenance with 24-hour emergency support. Product categories span aviation security, law enforcement, public buildings, energy/heating production, emergency services, port/border security, freight/cargo, event security, and metal recycling/steel industry applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Security Equipment Portfolio Integrated portfolio of certified aviation security equipment including Smiths Detection EDS-CB C3 cabin baggage X-ray with iCmore (APIDS) AI-based automatic object recognition, CEIA walk-through metal detectors deployed at all Swedish airports, JANUS next-generation multi-technology scanners (ECAC certified), over 100 active explosives trace detectors (ETD), and Dimark baggage handling systems, sold and integrated for airports and aviation authorities.
• CBRNe Solutions Comprehensive CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and explosive) detection solutions including high-tech sensors, mobile and stationary detection systems, decontamination units, and integrated command platforms for defence, critical infrastructure and public safety customers.
• EOD Solutions Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) solutions including CEIA mine detectors, deep search solutions, portable X-ray systems, and peripheral equipment for identifying and neutralizing explosive threats. Includes multi-sensor detectors for ground and underwater use.
• CEIA Military Detection Systems CEIA-branded mine detectors and multi-sensor military detection systems for ground and underwater use, supplied as Sensec's exclusive Northern Europe partner.
• Radiation Detection Systems Complete range of radiation detection systems including vehicle portals, detector grapples, analysis instruments, handheld detectors, gamma detection, gamma spectrometry, isotope identification, and neutron detection for shielded and unshielded sources. Customized via Radcomm partnership for energy, recycling and steel industry customers.
• X-ray Security Screening Equipment X-ray equipment for security screening of baggage, packages, mail, cargo and whole containers to detect weapons, explosives, drugs and other dangerous items, supplied across aviation, law enforcement, public buildings, ports and freight segments.
• Metal Detection Equipment Walk-through and handheld metal detectors for screening persons and objects, including CEIA walk-through metal detectors used at all Swedish airports and other critical infrastructure.
• Liquid Analyzers Equipment for analyzing liquids to detect dangerous substances, used in aviation and public building security checkpoints.
• Narcotics and Explosives Trace Detectors Trace detectors for identifying the presence of drugs and explosive substances, including the ETD base of more than 100 active units deployed across Sweden.
• Drone Detection and Verification Systems Ground monitoring radar combined with drone detection and verification systems for aviation security and critical infrastructure protection.
• Electronic Monitoring (Ankle Bracelets) and Vehicle Inspection Systems Electronic monitoring equipment including ankle bracelets for the judicial system, complemented by vehicle inspection systems for law enforcement, judicial institutions and customs.
• Gamma Portals and Container Screening Solutions Large gamma portals for radiation detection at ports, border crossings and metal recycling facilities, supporting container screening and customs enforcement.
• CBRN Protection Equipment Personal protective and detection equipment for Swedish Police, Coast Guard, Fire, Rescue and Ambulance services against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats, including field-deployable solutions.
• Security Training and Academy Services Certified security training programmes including X-ray operator certification (using CBT system with adaptive algorithms), image interpretation, security controller training, security control work methods, work group responsibility and customer interaction, delivered by Transportstyrelsen-certified instructors with 30 years of training delivery experience.
• Security Reference Books Course literature and reference books for security guards (väktare), public order guards (ordningsvakt), and protection guards (skyddsvakt), sold through the online Security Shop at 110 SEK per book.
• Security Equipment Rental Rental of X-ray equipment, metal detectors, and explosives and narcotics trace detectors for short- and long-term temporary or project-based security needs, with a large inventory unique in Sweden.
• Service and Maintenance Preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, 24-hour emergency service, project management, installation and commissioning for all Sensec-supplied security products, delivered by certified technicians from the Arlandastad office.
• Security Consulting and Advisory Security consulting including risk and threat assessment, solution design, regulatory compliance advisory and integration planning for new or existing security systems across aviation, defence, infrastructure and public sector customers.
• IT-Secure Server Integration Solutions IT-secure server solutions providing full control over resources, economy and operations for integrating customer security components into a unified operational platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 active explosive detector units deployed in Sweden
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Smiths DetectioncoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for state-of-the-art X-ray machines including cabin baggage X-rays certified EDS-CB C3, and cargo screening systems. Provides advanced detection technology integrated with Sensec's system solutions.
• CeiacoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive partner for Northern Europe for military systems including mine detectors and other military detection equipment. Ceia's walk-through metal detectors are used at all Swedish airports. Also provides multi-sensor detectors for ground and underwater use.
• RadcommcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for radiation detection systems. Customized solutions for detecting ionizing radiation (alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron) tailored to specific customer needs in nuclear, recycling, and steel industries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CEIA: Italian manufacturer of walk-through metal detectors, handheld detectors, and military-grade mine/EOD detectors — Sensec's exclusive Northern Europe partner whose walk-through detectors are deployed at all Swedish airports, making CEIA the clearest product-line peer.
• Smiths Detection: Global leader in X-ray and ETD screening equipment for aviation, defense, and critical infrastructure — the primary product OEM that Sensec distributes and integrates in Scandinavia, making it the most directly comparable counterparty in the security screening value chain.
• Astrophysics Inc. Specialist X-ray screening equipment maker for aviation, cargo, ports, and critical infrastructure — directly overlaps with Sensec's core X-ray screening franchise in airports, customs, and freight forwarding.
• Nuctech: Chinese security inspection equipment provider offering X-ray, cargo, and radiation detection systems to airports, customs, and rail — a global X-ray/inspection competitor that targets many of the same critical-infrastructure and government buyer segments as Sensec.
• Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems): Major manufacturer of baggage and cargo X-ray, metal detection, and ETD systems used at airports, ports, and customs checkpoints worldwide — directly comparable to the Smiths Detection / Sensec portfolio in airports, cargo, and judicial security.

Emerging players

• Autoclear: US-based specialist in X-ray, metal detection, and trace detection for security checkpoints including airports, government, and mail screening — addresses the same aviation and judicial use cases as Sensec's Smiths Detection and CEIA portfolio.
• Mirion Technologies: Provider of radiation detection, isotope identification, and nuclear measurement solutions serving nuclear plants, recycling/steel, defense, and emergency response — overlapping strongly with Sensec's Radcomm-based radiation portfolio in energy and metals.
• Bertin Instruments: European supplier of CBRN detection, radiation monitoring, and lab instruments used by defense, first responders, and nuclear operators — a niche competitor in the CBRNe / EOD lines that Sensec bundles for Swedish defense and blue-light services.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies — Security & Detection Systems: Large US defense prime offering airport screening, checkpoint, and CBRN detection solutions alongside a much broader defense electronics portfolio — competes with Sensec in aviation and EOD as part of a much wider product set.
• Stanley Security (Securitas Technology): Global electronic security systems integrator offering intrusion, video surveillance, and access control with installation and monitoring services — overlapping the integration, service, and 24/7 monitoring layer of Sensec's business in Nordic and broader European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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