What Bever & Klophaus does

Bever & Klophaus GmbH is a privately held German lock and security-hardware manufacturer, founded in 1809 and headquartered in Schwelm. The company produces a portfolio of more than 3,500 mechanical and, increasingly, electromechanical SKUs — including mortise locks (Einsteckschlösser), rim locks (Kastenschlösser), tubular frame locks (Rohrrahmenschlösser), weld-in locks (Einschweißschlösser), garage door locks, a Rustikalprogramm for heritage restoration, window and hinge security devices, electric door openers, and bespoke handcrafted custom locks (Sonderbau/SOBAU). Manufacturing is consolidated at a ~4,000 m² facility built in 2016, with key sub-brands PESO (electric door openers, acquired 2002), STUCO (window security, acquired 2011), BEVERtronic (electronic mortise lock), Best in Black (DIY-facing finish line) and the recently added ONZO parcel mailbox distribution partnership.

The company operates a B2B go-to-market motion: a field-sales force covers German regions and activates specialist ironware dealers (Eisenwarenfachhandel), industrial door/gate/fence manufacturers, security specialist stores, monument-preservation and object-planning contractors, and — since 2024 — DIY retail chain HELLWEG. Recent international activations include Vietnam (Vietbuild Hanoi) and the Netherlands (Geran Handel B.V.). Within the locked-category competitive set, differentiation rests on 210+ years of continuous brand heritage, handcrafted custom-manufacturing capability, certified/security-rated products (police manufacturer directory, DIN 18251 Class 1, Stiftung Warentest), and recent product extensions into electronic (BEVERtronic) and adjacent mail/parcel categories (ONZO).

Revenue mechanics are dealer-mediated hardware sales with no published pricing; the company does not disclose revenue, and indication of forward demand comes from expansion signals (DIY entry via HELLWEG, ONZO partnership, Vietnam/Netherlands activation, sales-force build-out) and sustainability/operational investments (240 kWp photovoltaic covering ~40% of electricity, Interzero recycling). Ownership remains with the founding Bever family since 1872; the company is led by Managing Director Holger Hoffmann alongside a department-lead management team.

Name

Bever & Klophaus

Legal name

Bever & Klophaus GmbH

Website

https://bever-klophaus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1809

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bever & Klophaus GmbH, founded in 1809 and headquartered in Schwelm, Germany, manufactures over 3,500 mechanical and electromechanical locks, security hardware, and custom locking solutions serving ironware dealers, industrial door/gate manufacturers, security specialists, and DIY retailers across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ), Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)

Keywords

• Mechanical lock manufacturing
• Door security hardware
• Custom lock solutions
• Window security devices
• Electric door openers

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwelm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mechanical Lock and Security Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling mechanical locks including mortise locks, rim locks, tubular frame locks, weld-in locks, garage door locks, window security devices, and related hardware components. The company produces over 3,500 articles in its product portfolio. Products are sold through a network of specialist dealers, industrial customers, and DIY retail chains.
2. Custom/Special Lock Manufacturing (Sonderbau): Revenue from bespoke lock solutions manufactured to individual customer specifications. Each lock is handcrafted by experienced lock makers for custom projects including government buildings, historical monuments, and specialized industrial applications.
3. ONZO Parcel Box Distribution: Revenue from distribution of ONZO branded parcel mailbox systems. The partnership expands the company's product portfolio to include mail and parcel reception solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
4. Electric Door Opener Sales: Sales of electrical door openers for residential and commercial buildings, providing remote door operation capability with AC/DC compatibility and optional pre-release and mechanical unlock features.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bever & Klophaus GmbH is a German lock manufacturer producing more than 3,500 mechanical and mechatronic locking products — including mortise, rim, tubular frame, weld-in, and garage door locks, electric door openers, window and hinge security devices, and custom Sonderbau solutions — at its Schwelm facility. The company sells primarily through a B2B specialist dealer network, industrial door/gate/fence manufacturers, and security stores, with a growing DIY retail channel and international distribution via partners in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Vietnam.

Product overview

Bever & Klophaus is a traditional German lock manufacturer founded in 1809, producing over 3,500 products across two main categories: mechanical locks (Schlösser) and security hardware. The core mechanical portfolio includes custom locks (Schlösser nach Maß), box locks (Kastenschlösser), mortise locks (Einsteckschlösser), tubular frame locks (Rohrrahmenschlösser), welded locks (Einschweißschlösser), electric door openers (Elektrische Türöffner), window and hinge security devices (Fenster- und Bandseitensicherungen), rustic hardware (Rustikalprogramm), and garage door locks (Garagentorschlösser). Recent innovations include the Magnetfallenschloss (magnetic deadbolt) for silent closing and the BEVERtronic electronic lock. The company also distributes ONZO parcel mailboxes as a complementary product line. All products are manufactured in Germany at the Schwelm facility with a focus on premium quality and custom solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BEVERtronic: Elektronisches Türschloss / elektronischer Einsteckschloss.
• Magnetfallenschloss
• Best in Black
• STUCO Safe
• SOBAU

Quantifiable outcome

• Stiftung Warentest rating: 'Gut (1,9)' overall, 'Sehr gut (1,1)' for Einbruchhemmung (break-in resistance) for Bever Stuco Safe 22S window security
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ONZOcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership for distribution of ONZO branded parcel mailbox systems. ONZO, founded in 2012, specializes in quality mail and parcel reception solutions. The partnership complements Bever & Klophaus's product portfolio with premium parcel boxes featuring fall-flap systems, aluminum or steel construction, 2000+ RAL colors, and 10-year paint guarantee. Target applications include residential, residential construction, commercial properties, and fence/gate manufacturing.
• Ningbo lockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Asian distribution partner representing Bever products at trade shows in Vietnam. Partnered with local company KELSEY for exhibition at Vietbuild Hanoi (March). Supports Bever's international market expansion and brand visibility in Southeast Asia.
• KELSEYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Vietnamese partner working with Ningbo lock to represent Bever products at Vietnamese trade shows including Vietbuild Hanoi and upcoming Vietbuild HCMC. Local representation for brand promotion and market development.
• Geran Handel B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Dutch distribution partner hosting Bever at 30th anniversary house fair in Rijssen, Netherlands. Two-day exhibition with focus on door locks and fence construction. Partnership strengthens Bever's presence in the Netherlands and Benelux market.
• Silca GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024German partner hosting Bever at annual house fair in Velbert. Bever presented tubular frame locks, BEVERtronic, and custom manufacturing capabilities. Silca is a key distribution channel for security and building hardware products in the DACH region.
• AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Social inclusion partnership through which people with disabilities are integrated into the labor market via AWO's workshop association. Two dedicated employees currently support the Bever team through this program. Partnership demonstrates company's commitment to diversity and social responsibility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: Allegion is a global provider of security products and solutions including mechanical and electronic locks under brands like Schlage, Von Duprin, and LCN. Comparable as broad incumbent in the same lock/hardware category with international scale that Bever does not have.
• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, offering locks, doors, and identity verification across commercial and residential markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in lock manufacturing with global reach; Bever operates in a similar product category but at much smaller scale.
• dormakaba: dormakaba is a Swiss-listed global provider of access control, door hardware, and entrance solutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the door hardware/access space with international scale and institutional customer focus overlapping with Bever's government segment.

Direct peers

• ABUS: ABUS is a German family-owned security hardware manufacturer producing locks, padlocks, and security solutions for bikes, motorcycles, and buildings. Directly comparable to Bever & Klophaus in lock manufacturing heritage, German Mittelstand identity, and B2B security hardware focus.
• DOM Sicherheitstechnik: DOM is a German lock manufacturer specializing in cylinder locks, locking systems, and master key systems. Comparable to Bever in German Mittelstand identity, cylinder lock product overlap, and specialist hardware trade distribution.
• BKS (Gretsch-Unitas): BKS is a German lock manufacturer specializing in mortise locks, profile cylinders, and master key systems for institutional and commercial buildings. Comparable to Bever in German lock manufacturing focus, mortise lock product overlap, and institutional customer base including government facilities.
• Wilka (ASSA ABLOY): Wilka is a German lock manufacturer (now part of ASSA ABLOY) producing cylinder locks, mortise locks, and locking systems. Comparable to Bever in German lock manufacturing focus and DACH regional distribution, though now backed by global incumbent.
• CES (C. Ed. Schulte): CES is a German manufacturer of architectural hardware including cylinder, mortise, and door locks. Comparable to Bever in German Mittelstand identity, architectural lock focus, and B2B specialist trade distribution model.
• EVVA Sicherheitstechnik: EVVA is an Austrian family-owned lock manufacturer producing mechanical and electronic locking systems, cylinders, and access control solutions. Comparable to Bever in family ownership, DACH regional focus, specialty lock manufacturing, and mix of mechanical and mechatronic products.

Others

• GEZE: GEZE is a German manufacturer of door, window, and safety technology including automatic door systems. Comparable to Bever in German Mittelstand identity and door hardware focus, with broader product range into automatic systems that Bever is not in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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