LDT

What LDT does

LDT Group (Pty) Ltd is a Johannesburg-based, privately held South African manufacturer founded in 2004 that designs, produces, and supplies tamper-evident asset security products, fire protection products, and mineral trading services. The company operates through three core divisions: LDT Secure Solutions (security bags, medical bags, and security seals), LDT Secure Fire (fireproof bags, fire blankets, fireproof clothing, and lithium battery fire containment bags), and LDT Minerals (sourcing and trading minerals between African producers and global markets). The company self-describes as the largest manufacturer of security bags in Africa and reports serving thousands of clients across retail, banking, cash-in-transit, healthcare, and government verticals.

The underlying technology centres on specialised materials engineering — polyethylene, woven nylon, fire-resistant fabrics, silica, fibreglass, aluminium foil, and thermal insulating materials — combined with proprietary tamper-evident mechanisms including VOID security tape, indelible ink markers, break-away zippers, and barcoded/serial-number tracking for chain-of-custody. Fire-rated products carry temperature ratings from 800°F to 1500°C depending on application. The company offers full customisation from materials and stitching through to branding and packaging, and operates multiple dedicated e-commerce storefronts alongside a direct sales team.

LDT generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales, with unit-priced SKUs ranging from R45 (key bags) to R14,800 (premium lithium battery fire blankets). The business is bootstrapped — no external investors or funding rounds are disclosed — and the company is founder-controlled by CEO Lilian Muhammed. An affiliated non-profit, the LDT Foundation, distributes school bags to underprivileged South African children as a CSR and brand-building initiative.

Name

LDT

Legal name

LDT Group (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://ldt.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LDT Group is a Johannesburg-based South African manufacturer founded in 2004 that designs and supplies tamper-evident security bags, seals, fireproof bags and blankets, and medical bags, serving retail, banking, cash-in-transit, healthcare, and government clients across Africa and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Packaging Products

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Security & Emergency Supplies/Equipment (First Aid, AEDs, PPE, Lockdown Kits) (EDAEAIAL), DG Compliance, Packaging & Documentation Services (UN Packaging, SDS, DGD/IMDG) (TLAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Security bags manufacturing
• Tamper-evident packaging
• Fireproof storage products
• Medical security bags
• Mineral trading services

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Products Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture and supply of custom asset security products including security bags, medical bags, security seals, fireproof bags, and fire blankets. Products are sold directly through e-commerce platforms and sales team.
2. Mining and Mineral Trading: Sourcing high-quality minerals and facilitating reliable supply chains between African producers and global markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LDT designs, manufactures, and supplies custom asset security products including tamper-evident security bags (money bags, document bags, ATM cassette bags), medical bags (cytotoxic and blood transport bags), security seals, fireproof bags, fire blankets, and fireproof clothing. The company also operates a mining and mineral trading division sourcing high-quality minerals from African producers for global markets. Products are sold directly through e-commerce storefronts and a direct sales team to enterprise customers.

Product overview

LDT is a South African manufacturer offering a diversified product portfolio across three divisions: (1) LDT Secure Solutions - the company's largest division specializing in security bags (money bags, document bags, coin bags, ATM cassette bags), medical bags (cytotoxic bags, blood transport bags), and security seals with tamper-evident features; (2) LDT Secure Fire - a fire prevention product line featuring fireproof bags rated 800-1500°F, fire blankets (car, home, welding, lithium battery), fireproof clothing (thermal coats, gloves, masks), and fireproof battery bags for e-bikes and electronics; (3) Mining and Mineral Trading - sourcing and supplying minerals between African producers and global markets. The company operates from Johannesburg and serves retail, banking, logistics, healthcare, and government sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Bags Tamper-evident security bags including money bags, document bags, coin bags, cash drawer bags, ATM cassette bags, and clear bags designed for secure storage and transport of cash, documents, and valuables. Made from heavy-duty materials resistant to punctures, tears, and abrasion with reinforced seams and high-strength fabrics.
• Medical Bags Specialized medical security bags including cytotoxic security bags for handling hazardous drugs and blood in transit bags for safe transport of blood products maintaining temperature and integrity during transit. Designed for hospitals, clinics, and blood banks.
• Security Seals Tamper-evident security seals including BS1 and BS2 models, barcoded seals, and disposable security seals designed to provide evidence of tampering and secure bags, containers, or doors. Seals use security tape that leaves permanent VOID messages when removed.
• Fireproof Bags Heat-resistant bags rated to withstand high temperatures (800°F to 1500°F) with waterproof lining for protecting documents, cash, electronics, and valuables from fire damage. Available in multiple sizes from A6 pouches to larger backpack formats.
• Fire Blankets Fire-resistant blankets including car fire blankets, home fire blankets, lithium battery fire blankets, and welding blankets in various sizes (1x1m to 3x3m) for fire suppression and protection. Lithium battery fire blankets rated 800°C-1500°C long-term.
• Fireproof Clothing Personal protective fire-resistant clothing including fire escape masks, thermal beanies, thermal cloaks, thermal coats, thermal gloves, and flame-resistant face masks. Rated up to 1800°F for protection in fire emergencies.
• Fireproof Battery Bags Specialized bags constructed to withstand pressure from exploding batteries, containing debris or flames in case of battery malfunction (swelling, overheating, short-circuiting) for LiPo and lithium batteries. Lithium battery fire blankets rated 800°C-1500°C long-term.
• Mining and Mineral Trading LDT's mining division sourcing high-quality minerals and facilitating reliable supply chains between African producers and global markets, expanding the company's footprint beyond security products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced theft and tampering through tamper-evident seals with visible VOID indicators
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LDT Foundation RecipientsminorOthersLDT Foundation is a non-profit organisation that distributes free school bags, book bags and pencil cases to underprivileged children in South Africa. Founded by Lilian Muhammed, Founder and CEO of LDT Group. The foundation positively impacts thousands of lives through charitable donations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• OpSec Security: Global provider of anti-counterfeit, tamper-evident, and brand-protection solutions. Comparable to LDT in tamper-evident technology and authentication features applied to bags, seals, and labels.
• Versapak: UK-based manufacturer of tamper-evident security bags, security seals, and cash-in-transit pouches. Directly competes with LDT in security bags and seals, serving banking, retail, healthcare, and government customers globally.
• Tritek International: Manufacturer of security seals, tamper-evident packaging, and cash-handling accessories. Closely comparable product range to LDT's security seals and bags line.
• American Security Products: US manufacturer of cash-handling products including tamper-evident deposit bags and security packaging. Directly competes with LDT Secure Solutions for banks, retail cash-in-transit, and secure logistics customers.
• ControlTek: Provider of tamper-evident and RFID-enabled packaging solutions for retail, banking, and supply-chain security. Highly comparable to LDT in tamper-evident technology and customer base.
• Jactone Products: UK-based specialist in fire blankets and fire safety products including welding and lithium-battery blankets. Closely comparable to LDT Secure Fire's fire-blanket and lithium-battery fire-safety line.
• ICM Corporation: Specializes in cash-handling products including cash bags, deposit bags, and tamper-evident security packaging for banks and cash-in-transit operators. Overlaps with LDT's core banking and CIT customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Global diversified manufacturer of PPE and fire-safety products including fire-resistant fabrics and protective garments. Competes with LDT Secure Fire on PPE and fire-resistance performance, though from a much broader portfolio.
• Honeywell: Large incumbent in fire-safety equipment, PPE, and building safety solutions. Overlaps with LDT Secure Fire's fire blankets, fireproof clothing, and emergency-preparation product categories.

Regional players

• Asec Security Products: South African peer operating in security packaging and seal solutions; serves similar B2B customers in Southern Africa and is the most direct regional competitor to LDT in its home market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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