SMP Security

What SMP Security does

SMP Security is a UK-based manufacturer of physical security solutions, principally safes, vaults, strongrooms, and high-security doors. Founded circa 1979 and operated from a manufacturing facility in Telford, Shropshire, the company self-identifies as the number one safe manufacturer in the UK with over 45 years of industry experience, and is part of a larger security group with over 75 years of combined experience. The legal entity, S.M.P Security Solutions Limited, is a private limited company registered in England, operating as a subsidiary of Associated Security Solutions Limited.

The company's product portfolio spans cash safes rated from Grade 2 to Grade 7 (offering overnight cash cover ranging from £6,000 to £250,000), deposit safes, underfloor safes (Ironmaster and Custodian ranges), security cabinets including controlled drug cabinets, bespoke safe solutions manufactured to Grades 0–5, modular vaults and strongrooms, security doors, reconditioned safes, and a range of third-party electronic safe locks (Dormakaba, Insys, Tecnosicurezza). All products are manufactured to British and European standards including EN 1143-1 for burglary resistance and EN 1300 for high-security locks, with independent testing and certification through LPCB (LPS 1183), AiS, VdS, ECB-S, and EFSG. SMP holds ISO 9001 quality management certification and is a member of BSVTA, MLA, and Made in Britain. Complementary services include nationwide delivery, installation, relocation, responsible disposal, and ongoing maintenance performed by in-house MLA-certified engineers.

SMP Security operates a direct-to-customer sales model with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing and serves domestic homeowners as well as commercial customers across retail, banking, government, healthcare, data centre, and small business segments. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales complemented by professional services (installation, maintenance, relocation, disposal) and bespoke manufacturing work. Operations and customer delivery are exclusively UK-based, with no disclosed international expansion or external funding to date.

Name

SMP Security

Legal name

S.M.P Security Solutions Limited

Website

https://smpsecurity.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SMP Security is a UK-based manufacturer of certified safes, vaults, and physical security solutions serving domestic, commercial, and data centre customers. Operating from Telford, the company delivers EN 1143-1 certified products, bespoke manufacturing, and nationwide installation and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Products (Safes and Vaults)

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure Storage, Vault Rental & Safe Custody (Non-Bank) (BPAKAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retail Cash Handling Controls & Safe Management Support (BPAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Physical security products
• Safe manufacturer
• High-security safes
• Vaults and strongrooms
• Safe installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Walford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Safe and Security Product Sales: Sale of manufactured safes including cash safes, deposit safes, security cabinets, underfloor safes, security doors, vaults, strong rooms, and safe locks. Products are sold as one-time purchases with varying security grades and insurance approvals.
2. Professional Services: Installation, relocation, removal, and maintenance services for safes and security products. Services are provided nationwide by in-house MLA-certified safe and lock engineers.
3. Bespoke/Custom Solutions: Custom-manufactured safes and security solutions built to customer exact requirements across security Grades 0 to 5.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SMP Security designs, manufactures, and installs a broad range of UK-made safes and physical security solutions for both domestic and commercial customers. Its portfolio includes cash safes, deposit safes, underfloor safes, security cabinets, security doors, vaults and strong rooms, bespoke safe solutions, and replacement safe locks, all certified to British and European standards (EN 1143-1, EN 1300). The company also provides nationwide delivery, installation, relocation, and maintenance services through its in-house MLA-certified engineers.

Product overview

SMP Security is a UK-based manufacturer of high-security safes and physical security solutions with over 45 years of experience. The company operates from manufacturing facilities in Telford, Shropshire, and produces a comprehensive portfolio of security products including: cash safes (offering overnight cash cover from £6,000 to £250,000 across Grade 2 through Grade 7 insurance-approved models), deposit safes with multiple deposit mechanisms (envelope, capsule, airtube, rotary), underfloor safes (Ironmaster with £3,500 cover and Custodian with £6,000 cover), security cabinets for document and drug storage, bespoke safe solutions manufactured to Grades 0-5 specifications, vaults and strong rooms including modular vault solutions for data centres, and a range of safe locks from manufacturers including Dormakaba, Insys, and Tecnosicurezza. The company also offers a reconditioned safes range with 2-year warranty. SMP Security provides complementary service offerings including nationwide delivery and installation, safe relocation and removal, and professional maintenance by MLA-certified engineers. All products are manufactured in accordance with British and European standards (EN 1143-1, EN 1300) with independent testing and certification through LPCB, AiS, VdS, and ECB-S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cash Safes UK-manufactured safes providing overnight cash cover ranging from £6,000 to £100,000, available in Grades 2 through 7 with insurance approval and up to 60 minutes of fire protection. Designed for domestic and commercial customers.
• Deposit Safes Safes for retail and hospitality allowing staff to drop cash into secure units without direct access, available with envelope slot, capsule, airtube, and rotary deposit options.
• Underfloor Safes Concealed floor safes offering discreet security for homes and businesses, including Ironmaster (£3,500 cash cover) and Custodian (£6,000 cash cover) models with various locking options and anti-explosive devices.
• Custodian Underfloor Safe Underfloor safe with high-grade steel door and body, live anti-explosive device, and fire-resistant door seal, offering £6,000 recommended overnight cash cover. Available in 2 sizes with key, electronic, or combination locking options.
• Ironmaster Underfloor Safe Compact underfloor safe constructed from solid steel for drill and cut resistance, with £3,500 cash cover and £35,000 valuables cover. Size 3 includes a deposit tube for out-of-hours cash deposits.
• Security Cabinets Versatile high-security cabinets for documents, stock, and valuables, including controlled drug cabinets for pharmacies, GP surgeries, and healthcare providers to comply with the Misuse of Drugs Act.
• Security Doors High-security doors providing enhanced perimeter protection for commercial and residential premises, with reinforced steel or solid wood options for improved resistance against forced entry.
• Vaults & Strong Rooms Large-scale secure storage solutions including modular vault systems, with six-sided strongrooms tested to EN 1143-1 standards for data centres, financial institutions, and high-security facilities.
• Bespoke Safe Solutions Custom-manufactured safes built to exact customer specifications across security Grades 0 to 5, with tailored dimensions, locking mechanisms, interior configurations, and aesthetic finishes.
• Reconditioned Safes Range Pre-owned safes from Burton, Rosengren, and Chubbsafes professionally refurbished to British and European standards, backed by a 2-year warranty.
• Community Grade 6 Safe AiS-approved safe with £150,000 cash cover and £1,500,000 valuables cover, independently tested by LPCB to EN 1143-1 European Standards. Features twin VdS Class 2 key locks and up to 60 minutes fire protection, available in 5 sizes.
• Delivery & Installation Service Nationwide UK professional delivery and installation services by expert safe engineers ensuring proper secure anchoring and positioning, with ground floor and upper floor delivery available.
• Relocation & Removal Service Safe relocation services for moving units to new locations, plus secure removal and disposal of unwanted safes including responsible recycling and asbestos assessment for older units.
• Service & Maintenance Regular maintenance and inspection services by MLA-certified engineers including lock testing, structural integrity assessment, and compliance verification with insurance requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to £150,000 cash cover and £1,500,000 valuables cover with Grade 6 Community safes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Associated Security Solutions LimitedcoreOthersParent company trading as SMP Security Solutions. Associated Security Solutions Limited is the parent entity of SMP Security Solutions, registered in England (07604165), VAT no: 108293518.
• Made in BritaincoreOthersCertifying organisation for British manufacturing, confirming SMP Security's products are made in Britain with recognised craftsmanship standards.
• British Safe and Vault Trade Association (BSVTA)coreOthersTrade association membership providing industry representation and standards adherence for safe and vault manufacturers.
• Master Locksmiths AssociationcoreOthersProfessional trade association membership ensuring trained and vetted locksmith and security professionals, with MLA-certified engineers delivering services.
• Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)coreOthersIndependent certification body that tests and certifies security products including safes to EN1143-1 European Standards. SMP's Grade 6 safes were the first British-manufactured safes tested by BRE and certified by LPCB.
• Association of Insurance Surveyors (AiS)coreOthersInsurance industry body that approves safes, ensuring most UK insurance companies recognise the security and insurance value rating of SMP products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gunnebo (Chubbsafes): Global safe and secure storage manufacturer including the Chubbsafes brand; directly competes with SMP across cash safes, deposit safes, vaults, and strongrooms for retail, banking, and government customers.
• Burg-Wächter: European safe and lock manufacturer producing graded home, office, and commercial safes; competes with SMP on certified burglary and fire resistance grades across European markets.
• Phoenix Safe: UK-based manufacturer of fire and security safes serving home, office, and commercial customers; closest domestic direct competitor with overlapping product range and distribution channels.
• Format Tresore (Format Safe): German safe manufacturer offering graded safes, vaults, and strongrooms to European commercial and domestic customers; comparable certified product portfolio and bespoke manufacturing capability.

Broad incumbents

• Yale (ASSA ABLOY): Major lock and home security brand with a consumer safe range competing with SMP's domestic/homeowner segment as part of a broader security product portfolio.
• Rosengrens (Assa Abloy): Historical safe and vault brand now part of Assa Abloy; broader incumbent offering graded safes and vault solutions as part of a global security portfolio, comparable to SMP's high-end commercial offerings.
• Dormakaba: Global access and security solutions group whose electronic safe lock range (e.g., Auditcon 252) is sold by SMP; broader incumbent offering complementary locking and safe solutions to enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Validator Safes: Smart safe provider whose banknote-validation products are distributed alongside SMP's deposit safe range; comparable emerging player addressing retail cash-handling with connected technology.

Regional players

• Vallance Safe & Lock: UK regional safe retailer and installer supplying commercial and domestic customers; comparable regional player with overlapping service-led distribution model.
• Broughton Crangrove (formerly SMP-related group): UK-based safe manufacturer and service provider offering graded safes, vaults, and installation; comparable regional manufacturer competing for UK commercial and domestic contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SMPSafes
• Facebookfacebook.com/SMPSafes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smp-security-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/SMPSafes

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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