What Inter Sicherheits Service does

Inter Sicherheits Service Sp. z o.o. (ISS) is a privately held Polish manufacturer of security equipment headquartered in Gorzów Wielkopolski, founded 25 years ago by Richard Ross, co-creator of the FORMAT Tresorbau GmbH brand. The company designs and produces a portfolio of 4,283 safe, strongroom, and security-product models, including high-security safes (SAVE4EVER series), gun and document safes, fireproof safes certified to EN 1047-1, fire-resistance cabinets for lithium-ion battery storage (Batrea line, VDMA 24994:2024), explosion-proof doors (RD1, BD1, BD3) tested at the Fraunhofer EMI Institute, Class I-V EN 1143-1 strongrooms, bulletproof-glass display safes (Metalk series), and luxury safes under the PREMIUM and ROYAL brands. Core technology centers on multi-walled steel construction (25-134mm wall thickness), 4-way locking bolt systems, and a range of lock options (key, electronic, mechanical combination) certified by VDS, ECB-S, IMP, A2P, and CNPP.

ISS operates a vertically integrated manufacturing operation covering laser cutting, punching, welding, degreasing and phosphating, wet painting, and powder coating, supporting custom-built safes to individual project specifications. The business model is hardware sales through an indirect distribution channel: products reach end customers via a network of 6,431 distributors across 42 countries, with no direct-to-consumer indication. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through sales consultation; revenue is one-time/perpetual on hardware units. End customers span general business and home security, gun owners, banks and financial institutions, defense and critical infrastructure, industrial battery operators, and luxury residential or jewelry retail. The company is led by founder Richard Ross and operates with a small listed corporate headcount, though the channel footprint and product breadth indicate production workers and partner sales capacity sit outside the reported headcount.

Name

Inter Sicherheits Service

Legal name

Inter Sicherheits Service Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://iss.net.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inter Sicherheits Service Sp. z o.o. is a Polish manufacturer of certified safes, strongrooms, and explosion-proof security doors, distributing 4,283 models through 6,431 dealers across 42 countries for commercial, financial, defense, and luxury end customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Safes and Strongrooms

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Security safes manufacturing
• High-security safes
• Fireproof safes
• Strongrooms and vault doors
• Explosion-proof doors

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorzów Wlkp.

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling safes, strongboxes, vault doors, and security equipment. Products sold through distribution network across 42 countries with 6431 distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Inter Sicherheits Service manufactures and sells physical security products including high-security safes, fireproof safes, gun safes, strongrooms, vault doors, explosion-proof doors, battery storage cabinets, bulletproof display safes, and luxury safes. The company also offers B2B industrial manufacturing services (laser cutting, punching, welding, degreasing/phosphating, and painting). Products are sold through a global network of authorized distributors and dealers rather than directly to end consumers.

Product overview

Inter Sicherheits Service is a leading manufacturer of security equipment in Poland and one of the largest in Europe, producing a comprehensive portfolio of safes and security solutions for 25 years. The product range includes: high-security safes (SAVE4EVER series with Class I EN 1143-1 certification), gun safes (St. Gallen WF MAX KOMBI, LUZERN WF MAX KOMBI), fireproof safes compliant with EN 1047-1 norm, safes with drawers (safe4BTM series), Metalk safes with bulletproof glass (Panda, Grifone, Gabbiano, Araldo, Cicogna, Cicogna Strong, Cicogna Vetrina, etc.), strongrooms (St. Gallen P, Rom Lazio P, Amsterdam P), special safes including explosion-proof doors (RD1, BD1, BD3), computer cabinets (Konstanz), cashboxes (Ludwigsburg), bullet traps (SCR01), battery storage cabinets (Batrea with VDMA 24994:2024 certification), luxury safes (PREMIUM series with wood, leather, Alcantara finishes), and complete strongroom systems. The company also offers B2B manufacturing services including laser cutting, punching, welding, degreasing/phosphating, and painting. Products are certified by VDS, ECB•S, IMP, and A2P institutes, serving 42 distribution countries with 6431 distributors across 4283 models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PREMIUM series: Luxury safes finished with precious materials including wood, leather, and Alcantara finishes for high-end interiors
• ROYAL series
• SAVE4EVER
• batrea
• safe4BTM

Products and services

• SAVE4EVER Series High-Security Safes Premium high-security safes with multi-walled body construction and 4-way locking bolt system, certified to EN 1143-1 security standards (Class I and above). Designed for protecting valuable property in residential and commercial settings.
• St. Gallen WF MAX KOMBI Gun Safe Combined gun and documents safe designed for secure storage of weapons and valuables with fire protection. For owners of firearms requiring secure, compliant storage.
• LUZERN WF MAX KOMBI Gun Safe Combined gun and documents safe with fire protection for weapons and valuable documents. For firearms owners and security-conscious collectors.
• safe4BTM High Security Safe with Drawers High security safe series with functional drawers on telescopic rails for storing valuables, certified to Class I ECBS security level per EN 1143-1. Equipped with high security key lock as standard.
• Batrea Battery Storage Cabinet Fire-protection cabinet for storing and charging lithium-ion batteries with resistance class I/O30 or I/O60 per VDMA 24994:2024 guidelines, tested on NMC 9-0.5-0.5 batteries with up to 3000 Wh per storage level. For industrial and commercial facilities storing lithium-ion batteries.
• Amsterdam P Strongroom Strongroom panel system for storing precious documents and valuables, certified to Class V security level per EN 1143-1, with multi-walled 70mm panel thickness. For banks, financial institutions, and high-security facilities.
• St. Gallen P Strongroom Strongroom panel system for constructing secure storage rooms with multi-walled construction. For banks and institutional buyers requiring high-capacity secure storage.
• Rom Lazio P Strongroom Strongroom with Class III VdS certification for secure storage of valuables. For financial institutions and high-security facilities.
• RD1 Explosion-Proof Door Explosion-proof doors combining high explosion resistance (EPR2 class per EN 13123-1) with Class RC4 burglary resistance, tested at Fraunhofer EMI Institute. For server rooms, weapons storage, and critical infrastructure protection.
• BD3 High-Security Explosion-Proof Door High-security explosion-proof doors with EPR4 class resistance (over 2.9 bar shock wave resistance, 53ms), tested at Fraunhofer EMI Institute. Designed for shelters, military warehouses, and strategic infrastructure.
• BD1 Blast-Proof Door Blast-proof doors with EPR2 class resistance per EN 13123-1, threshold-free with movable bottom seal, double-walled 88mm door construction. For facilities requiring blast protection.
• Rom Axa High Security Safe High security safe with Class III certification per EN 1143-1, VDS certified, multi-walled body with 130mm door thickness, prepared for alarm system installation. For high-value asset protection.
• Konstanz Computer Cabinet Computer cabinet with Class A security per VDMA 24992, ventilation holes for overheating protection, single-walled 3mm body with 57mm door. For securing server equipment and IT hardware.
• SCR01 Weapon Unloading Box (Bullet Trap) Weapon unloading box for safely catching bullets during weapon unloading, designed for lead bullets and full metal jacket bullets with kinetic energy 220-617J and velocity 286-375 m/s. For shooting ranges and law enforcement facilities.
• PREMIUM and ROYAL Luxury Safes Luxury safes finished with precious materials including wood (matt or high-gloss), leather (customer choice), Alcantara, and ornamental ROYAL series designs for jewelry storage. For high-net-worth individuals and luxury interiors.
• Cicogna Strong Display Safe Gun and documents safes with glass-panelled door, double-walled body construction, available in versions for documents (glass shelves) or rifle storage (ligniform rifle holders), with extensive customization options. For collectors and display applications.
• B2B Manufacturing Services Industrial contract manufacturing capabilities including laser cutting, punching, welding, degreasing and phosphating, and painting (wet 2K system and powder coating with RAL color palette). For B2B customers requiring metal fabrication and surface treatment services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 distribution countries
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FORMAT Tresorbau GmbHfoundationalOthersFounded by Richard Ross, co-creator of FORMAT Tresorbau GmbH brand. Richard Ross was the founder and first owner of Inter Sicherheits Service, bringing expertise and heritage from FORMAT Tresorbau GmbH to establish the company.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Master Lock: Global lock and security hardware brand (Fortune Brands); while focused on locks rather than full safes, it overlaps with ISS at the lower-security end of the safe and lock product spectrum.
• Gunnebo: Swedish-listed global security group providing safes, vaults, cash handling, and entrance security solutions; an established broader incumbent that competes with ISS in the certified safe and vault door segment.
• FireKing Security Group: US manufacturer of fireproof safes, file cabinets, and data storage protection products; competes with ISS specifically in the fireproof document and data carrier safe categories.
• Chubbsafes: Global incumbent brand under the Gunnebo umbrella offering certified safes, vault doors, and security solutions for commercial and residential customers; competes broadly with ISS across all major categories.
• SentrySafe: US-based mass-market safe and fire-resistant storage producer; competes with ISS particularly in fireproof document and data carrier safes, with broader retail distribution but less specialization in high-security European grades.

Direct peers

• Hartmann Tresore: Established German safe manufacturer offering certified burglary and fire-resistant safes, strongrooms, and gun safes; competes with ISS across the same EN-certified product categories and European distributor channel.
• Wertheim Safes: Austrian safe manufacturer producing high-security and fire-resistant safes with EN 1143-1 and EN 1047-1 certifications; directly competes with ISS on premium certified safes across European markets.
• Phoenix Safe: UK safe manufacturer offering fire-resistant and security safes with international certification; directly competes with ISS on certified fire and burglary protection products for office and home use.
• FORMAT Tresorbau GmbH: German safe manufacturer founded by Richard Ross (ISS founder) and a co-creator with him of the FORMAT brand; directly comparable European safe producer with similar product lines and European distribution focus.

Others

• FORMAT Tresorbau (brand line at ISS): Heritage brand co-created by ISS founder Richard Ross; the FORMAT lineage informs ISS's product DNA and brand positioning, making it a thematic reference rather than a current direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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