Emacs
EMACS is a Madrid-based, privately-held Spanish group founded in 2004 that integrates and distributes security, fire-protection, and smart-city systems for corporate enterprises and public institutions across Spain through certified installers, multi-year maintenance contracts, and ministerial-level homologations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersMadrid, Spain
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Emacs does
EMACS is a privately-held Spanish group headquartered in Madrid, founded in 2004, that provides integrated security, fire protection, and smart-city systems to corporate enterprises and public institutions across Spain. Its offering spans access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, anti-theft systems, intercom/public address, fire protection (PCI) detection and extinguishing, smart-city parking management (SENSIT), and automatic license plate recognition (ANPR) for traffic control, delivered through a portfolio of products sourced via distribution agreements with major manufacturers including HID Global, SALTO, CDVI, FERMAX, Geovision, BRIVO, Eagle Eye Networks, UTC (Interlogix/Kilsen/Aritech/TruVision), Aperio/ASSA ABLOY, Imron, and NEDAP. The group's operating subsidiaries — SEGUREMACS, Electrónica y Aplicaciones de Seguridad S.L., and Electrónica y Mantenimiento de Aplicaciones, Comunicaciones y Sistemas S.L. — are ISO 9001/14001 certified and SEGUREMACS is homologated by Spain's Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defense, allowing it to bid on critical infrastructure, police, defense, and public-sector tenders.
EMACS makes money through four reinforcing streams: (1) hardware sales of security and fire-protection equipment, (2) installation and multi-year maintenance contracts (e.g., 4-year Hospital 12 de Octubre PCI contract, 4-year INCIBE maintenance), (3) security consulting (audits, risk evaluation, security plans, critical infrastructure protection), and (4) managed control-center services for parking and fire-system monitoring. Go-to-market is executed through a national network of certified installers, distributors, and maintenance providers with service centers in major Spanish capitals, augmented by a direct B2B e-commerce storefront at store.emacs.es and digital content marketing via blog.emacs.es and corporate social channels.
The customer base is concentrated in two primary segments — corporate enterprises (Banco Santander, Orange Spain, BMW MovilNorte, PROCISA, InterParking) and Spanish public institutions and critical infrastructure (Gobierno Vasco/Ertzaintza, INCIBE, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, AENA airports, Puerto de Tenerife, ENRESA El Cabril). Pricing is quote-based B2B with no public price list; multi-year maintenance and turnkey project delivery ("On Time, On Budget, No Surprises") form the recurring backbone of the revenue model. The company is founder-controlled with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, and no public listing, and operates exclusively within Spanish territory across Madrid, Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha, Comunidad Valenciana, Canary Islands, Navarre, Aragon, Castile and León, Andalusia, and Lleida.
Emacs firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Emacs
- Legal name
- Grupo EMACS
- Website
- https://emacs.es
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- EMACS is a Madrid-based, privately-held Spanish group founded in 2004 that integrates and distributes security, fire-protection, and smart-city systems for corporate enterprises and public institutions across Spain through certified installers, multi-year maintenance contracts, and ministerial-level homologations.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Emacs industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Security Systems Integration
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) & NERC-CIP Compliance (HDADAJAC)
Keywords
Where Emacs is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Madrid
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Emacs business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Security Systems Supply: Supply of security equipment including access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, anti-theft systems, and auxiliary systems (interphony, public address)
- Installations and Maintenance: Installation and maintenance services for security systems, fire protection systems, and smart city systems. Services include preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, and technological modernization
- Security Consulting: Security consulting services including audits, risk evaluation, security plans, critical infrastructure protection, and project development
- Control Center Management: Outsourcing of qualified personnel for control center management, particularly for parking security and fire protection systems monitoring
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Emacs product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EMACS is a Spanish security systems group that supplies, designs, installs, and maintains integrated security solutions (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, anti-theft, intercom/PA), fire protection (PCI) systems, and Smart City solutions (SENSIT parking management and ANPR-based traffic control). It delivers turnkey projects from planning and homologated certification through installation and ongoing preventive/corrective maintenance, including outsourced control center management, primarily for corporate and public-sector clients across Spain.
Product overview
EMACS is a Spanish security systems group providing integrated solutions across security, fire protection, and Smart City domains. The company operates as a platform of specialized businesses offering products and services including: (1) Access Control Systems (Sistemas de Control de Acceso) covering proximity and biometric readers, electronic locks, credentials, controllers, and turnstiles; (2) CCTV Systems (Sistemas de CCTV) including IP cameras, analog cameras, NVR/HVR recorders, and management software; (3) Intrusion Detection Systems (Sistemas de Intrusión) with control panels, detectors, and perimeter barriers; (4) Fire Protection Systems (Sistemas PCI) for detection, extinguishing, and passive protection; (5) Smart City Solutions including SENSIT parking management and License Plate Recognition for traffic control; and (6) Professional services including installations, maintenance, security consulting, and control center operations. The company distributes and integrates products from major manufacturers including HID Global, SALTO, CDVI, FERMAX, GEOVISION, BRIVO, and others, while its SEGUREMACS subsidiary provides certified security installations for critical infrastructure.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Security Systems (Access Control, Intrusion, CCTV, Anti-Theft, Auxiliary/Intercom-PA) Supply of integrated security systems — access control and presence, intrusion detection, CCTV, anti-theft, and auxiliary intercom/public address systems — built on technology from HID Global, SALTO, CDVI, FERMAX, GEOVISION, BRIVO, UTC (Interlogix, Kilsen, Aritech, TruVision), and other partners, designed for corporate, public, and critical infrastructure end customers.
- Fire Protection Systems (PCI) Fire protection installations and maintenance covering fire extinguishing systems, fire detection systems, passive fire protection, and new fire safety technologies, including fluorinated gas-based systems, certified by the General Directorate of Industry and delivered to public hospitals and corporate facilities.
- SENSIT Outdoor Parking Management System Proprietary Smart City solution for outdoor parking management with vehicle detection sensors, communication elements, parking management software, and parking guidance signage, targeted at municipal and public-administration parking operators.
- License Plate Recognition (ANPR) for Traffic Control Automatic Number Plate Recognition system for traffic control, including SRM software licenses and field analysis hardware, supporting traffic flow control, red light control, prohibited turn control, and restricted zone traffic control, used by municipalities and parking operators.
- Installation and Maintenance Services Professional installation and preventive and corrective maintenance of security, fire protection, and Smart City systems across Spain, delivered under multi-year contracts (e.g., 4-year maintenance at Hospital 12 de Octubre and for INCIBE).
- Security Consulting Services Security consulting offering including security audits, risk evaluation, security plans, critical infrastructure protection, and project development for corporate and public-sector clients.
- Control Center Management Services Outsourcing of qualified personnel to operate customer control centers for monitoring and supervising security systems, parking facilities, and fire protection systems, with control centers operated in Madrid and Barcelona (e.g., service provided to InterParking).
- SEGUREMACS Security Installations (Homologated Critical Infrastructure) Technical security installations delivered by SEGUREMACS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMACS, covering access control, indoor and outdoor CCTV, intrusion detection, anti-theft, and security centralization, with homologation by Spain's Ministry of Interior (Directorate General of Police and Civil Guard) and Ministry of Defense (Directorate General of Armament and Material) for critical infrastructure and government projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- On-time, on-budget project delivery with no surprises
Companies that use Emacs
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Emacs technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration23 records
Feature3 records
Emacs partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- FermaxcoreDistribution agreement expanding EMACS access control and intercom offerings with Fermax ecosystem including CITYMAX and CITYLINE product lines, readers, controllers, locksmithery, and all Fermax software platforms for their network of installers and maintainers.
- GeovisioncoreDistribution agreement expanding EMACS CCTV offerings with Geovision ecosystem including cameras of all types, access systems, intercom, networking, and all Geovision software applications.
- Eagle Eye NetworkscoreDistribution agreement expanding EMACS cloud-based CCTV offerings with Eagle Eye Networks ecosystem including minidome and bullet cameras, local and remote storage systems, intercom, networking, and cloud software applications.
- PulsarminorDistribution agreement for power supplies, batteries, professional installation boxes, network elements, racks, trays, and cable management accessories.
- United Technologies (UTC)coreDistribution agreement expanding security and fire protection offerings with UTC brands including Interlogix, Kilsen, Aritech, and TruVision for analog and conventional fire systems, intrusion and access, and CCTV product lines.
- ICAR (Mitek)minorDistribution agreement for document management and fraud prevention solutions including OCR for citizen identification documents and fraudulent document detection, software applications and hardware devices.
- Imron (UnityIS)coreDistribution agreement for access control software for Spain and Portugal, including IS2000 and UnityIS versions, with server installation and cloud-based monthly/annual management options, compatible with VertX and Mercury control units.
- PacomminorCollaboration agreement expanding intrusion offerings with Pacom devices serving important verticals such as banking and hospitals, strengthening intrusion and access product lines.
- CDVIcoreDistribution agreement expanding access control offerings with CDVI ecosystem for electronic locks and door openers, readers, and ATRIUM controller line, including all CDVI software platforms.
- SALTO SystemscoreDistribution agreement expanding access control offerings with SALTO ecosystem for intelligent electronic locks, including XS4, KS, and XS4 ONE product lines, readers, controllers, locksmithery, and all SALTO software platforms.
- BrivocoreDistribution agreement expanding access control offerings with Brivo cloud-based access control ecosystem including readers, controllers, plastic and virtual credentials, and cloud management capabilities.
- Aperio (ASSA ABLOY)coreCollaboration agreement for Aperio wireless access technology platform that reduces cost and hassle of traditional access control with flexibility for any application.
- SiemenscoreLong-standing partnership for security system installations under Siemens direction at airports, museums, AVE high-speed rail, and other major infrastructure projects.
- IECISA (Informatica El Corte Ingles)coreStrategic provider partnership for security installations including University of Lleida project and high-security credential supply for Basque Government Police.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Emacs competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of building management, security, and life safety solutions including access control, video, and fire systems. Comparable to EMACS in large-enterprise and critical infrastructure security installations across Iberia.
- Securitas AB: Global security services and systems integrator with significant Spain operations providing integrated security, CCTV, access control, and monitoring services to enterprise and government clients—directly comparable to EMACS's offerings and customer base.
- Johnson Controls Security Solutions: Global integrated security and building technologies provider offering access control, CCTV, and intrusion solutions at scale. EMACS cites Johnson Controls as a partner on Ciudad de la Justicia de Valencia, indicating direct overlap in the Spanish security systems market.
- Prosegur: Spanish-headquartered global security company providing security systems installation, monitoring, and managed services across Spain and Latin America. Domestic peer with overlapping enterprise and government security integrator capabilities.
- Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Global OEM and solutions provider for video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and fire alarm systems, often delivering through local integrators in Spain. Direct competitor to EMACS's CCTV, intrusion, and fire protection product lines.
Direct peers
- ADT Spain (Tyco): Spanish subsidiary of ADT/Tyco offering residential and commercial security systems including intrusion, CCTV, and monitoring. Comparable business model to EMACS's commercial and franchise customer segment.
- Grupo Control (by Securitas): Spanish security services and systems brand within the Securitas group, offering integrated electronic security, alarm, and fire protection services across Spain. Direct competitor for the same enterprise and government accounts EMACS targets.
- Trablisa: Spanish security systems integrator offering installation, maintenance, and monitoring of CCTV, access control, intrusion, and fire protection systems. Direct domestic competitor to EMACS in the Spanish enterprise and public-sector market.
- Gunnebo Group: Swedish-headquartered security solutions provider specializing in access control, secure storage, and integrated security systems for enterprise and government clients. Comparable product portfolio and integrator business model to EMACS.
Emerging players
- ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions: Global access control and locking solutions provider; Aperio (ASSA ABLOY) is an EMACS partner. Overlaps in access control technology supply and progressively competes in integrated security solutions in Spain.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Emacs social profiles
Digital presenceEmacs compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Emacs financial estimates
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Emacs leadership team
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Emacs subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Emacs funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Emacs M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Emacs
What does Emacs do?
EMACS is a Spanish security systems group that supplies, designs, installs, and maintains integrated security solutions (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, anti-theft, intercom/PA), fire protection (PCI) systems, and Smart City solutions (SENSIT parking management and ANPR-based traffic control). It delivers turnkey projects from planning and homologated certification through installation and ongoing preventive/corrective maintenance, including outsourced control center management, primarily for corporate and public-sector clients across Spain.
Is Emacs a public or private company?
Emacs is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Emacs founded?
Emacs was founded in 2004. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Emacs based?
Emacs is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Emacs make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Security Systems Supply is the primary driver. The others are installations and Maintenance, security Consulting and control Center Management.
Who are Emacs's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Honeywell Building Technologies, Securitas AB, Johnson Controls Security Solutions, Prosegur and Bosch Security and Safety Systems. Direct peers are ADT Spain (Tyco), Grupo Control (by Securitas), Trablisa and Gunnebo Group. ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is listed as an emerging player.
Does Emacs have an API?
No public API is recorded for Emacs.
What industry is Emacs in?
Emacs's product category is Security Systems Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDADAJAC, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) & NERC-CIP Compliance. Its NAICS code is 56162.