What PROFA does

PROFA is a Turkish engineering services firm headquartered in İzmir that delivers integrated electrical, security, fire detection, automation and Industry 4.0 solutions to enterprise and government clients across western and northwestern Turkey. The company was founded in 1990 and operates with a small disclosed core team of approximately 8 employees, while relying on a 7/24 proprietary Alarm Monitoring Center to support installed security systems and a network of subcontractors for on-site installation capacity. Its reference portfolio spans more than 50 named clients including Vestel, Saint-Gobain Weber, Dyo Boya, Kunduz Yem, Agora AVM, Yaşar University, several municipalities, and military installations, covering industrial, retail, education, logistics and public-sector end markets.

The company's core offerings are organized around system integration rather than proprietary product development: PROFA designs, installs and maintains low-voltage and electrical infrastructure using third-party hardware and software platforms from brands such as Honeywell, HIKVISION, Paradox, CAME and others, and layers value-added services on top, including AI-enabled CCTV video analytics, KNX-based smart building automation, IoT integrations for Industry 4.0, and fleet monitoring with driver fatigue detection. The proprietary 7/24 Alarm Monitoring Center functions as a recurring-service backbone, providing monitoring and incident response for installed alarm and CCTV systems.

PROFA's business model combines project-based engineering revenue with recurring maintenance and monitoring contracts, sold primarily through direct sales and reference-driven relationships with industrial, commercial and public-sector buyers. Geographic focus is concentrated in Turkey, with active coverage in İzmir, Aydın, Manisa, Denizli and Sakarya, and the firm has no disclosed external funding, revenue figures or third-party scale validation.

Name

PROFA

Legal name

Profa A.Ş.

Website

https://profa.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PROFA is an İzmir-based Turkish engineering services firm founded in 1990 that integrates electrical, security, fire, automation and Industry 4.0 systems for industrial, commercial and government clients using third-party hardware brands and a proprietary 7/24 alarm monitoring center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security & Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Security systems integration
• Fire detection systems
• Building automation services
• Industrial electrical contracting
• Industry 4.0 solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

İzmir (Izmir)

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Project Services: PROFA generates primary revenue through design, engineering, installation, and commissioning of integrated electrical and security systems for enterprise clients. Projects range from CCTV and fire detection installations to full building automation and smart factory solutions. Revenue is project-based, one-time per installation.
2. System Maintenance and Technical Consulting: Ongoing revenue generated through annual maintenance contracts, technical consulting, and operational support for installed systems. Multiple project pages reference 'living projects' with continuous technical consulting and annual maintenance services, including 7/24 alarm monitoring services.
3. System Servicing and Support: Revenue from installation, maintenance, repair, and fault resolution services for existing systems across customer sites. Applied to CCTV, alarm, fire detection, and automation systems at multiple customer facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PROFA is a Turkish B2B engineering services firm that designs, installs, commissions, and maintains integrated electrical, security, fire detection, building automation, and Industry 4.0/IoT systems for enterprise manufacturers, government institutions, commercial real estate, and logistics operators across Turkey. Its core deliverables include turnkey CCTV and AI-powered video analytics, addressable fire detection, KNX-based building automation, access control and license plate recognition systems, IoT-enabled smart factory integration, and ongoing 7/24 alarm monitoring through its proprietary monitoring center.

Product overview

PROFA is an engineering services company offering integrated solutions across five core service areas: Electrical Systems (Elektrik), Security Systems (Güvenlik), Fire Detection Systems (Yangın Algılama Sistemleri), Automation (Otomasyon), and Industry 4.0 (Endüstri 4.0). Their security portfolio includes CCTV camera systems, intruder alarms with 24/7 monitoring center, perimeter security, license plate recognition, video analytics, and access control. Fire systems cover addressable and conventional detection, suppression, and emergency announcement systems. Automation services include KNX building management, video intercom, and network infrastructure. Industry 4.0 offerings encompass IoT integration and RFID solutions for enterprise digital transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektrik (Electrical Systems) Electrical contracting services including low voltage and medium voltage systems, electrical installation, energy solutions, and project design services for industrial, commercial, and government clients.
• Güvenlik (Security Systems) Comprehensive security solutions including CCTV closed-circuit camera systems, intruder alarm systems, the proprietary 7/24 PROFA Alarm Monitoring Center, mobile tracking systems, perimeter security, license plate recognition (LPR), AI-powered video analytics, personnel attendance control systems (PDKS), and access control systems for enterprise and government clients.
• Yangın Algılama Sistemleri (Fire Detection Systems) Fire detection and alarm systems including addressable and conventional detection, VESDA very-early air sampling smoke detection, fire suppression systems, and emergency announcement/public address systems integrated with CCTV and access control for coordinated emergency response at industrial, commercial, and government facilities.
• Otomasyon (Automation) Building automation and management systems using PLC, KNX-based lighting and HVAC control, energy equipment, touchscreens, sensors, motor speed control systems, DC motors, smart home and building technologies, video intercom systems, and network infrastructure for commercial buildings, shopping malls, and industrial facilities.
• Endüstri 4.0 (Industry 4.0) Industrial transformation solutions enabling IoT integration, RFID products and solutions, and energy efficiency / savings for enterprise digital transformation across factory environments.
• PROFA 7/24 Alarm Monitoring Center Proprietary 24/7 alarm monitoring service providing continuous remote surveillance, alarm response, and real-time alerting for installed security, fire, and intrusion systems across client sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero-incident project delivery documented across 50+ client installations with full training and handover
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers46 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

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Karel Elektronik: Turkey's largest domestic electronics and communications systems manufacturer/integrator, providing security, communication, and building automation solutions to enterprise and government clients—directly comparable to PROFA's product portfolio and target verticals in Turkey.
• Desa Elektrik: Turkish electrical contracting and engineering services firm with similar project-based delivery to industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple Turkish cities—comparable in business model and customer profile.
• Elsist: Turkish engineering services firm specializing in electrical and weak-current systems including security, fire detection, and automation for industrial facilities—a direct competitor in the same niche.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of building automation, security, and fire detection systems; PROFA is a documented Honeywell integrator so the relationship is both competitive (when Honeywell direct-sells) and complementary (as a channel).
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme: Global OEM of security cameras, intrusion detection, and public address systems with installer/integrator networks; competes with PROFA for end-customer mind share while PROFA uses its products as part of its own solutions.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global leader in building automation, fire safety, and security with growing presence in Turkey; competes for large enterprise and government smart-building projects that PROFA also targets.
• Schneider Electric: Global building management and electrical infrastructure provider with EcoStruxure platform; overlaps with PROFA's automation and electrical scope in larger commercial and industrial deployments.
• Johnson Controls: Global integrated fire, security, and HVAC building management provider; competes for large-scale enterprise and government smart-building contracts in Turkey through direct and partner channels.

Regional players

• Ultra Electronics (Acorn/Guardvant): Provides integrated security and automation solutions across the MENA/turkey region; comparable in vertical specialization but operates at larger scale across multiple geographies.

Emerging players

• Bartec Sicherheits-Schaltanlagen: European system integrator specializing in fire detection, gas detection, and security for industrial hazardous environments; adjacent peer in the industrial fire/security integration niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/profa_comtr
• Facebookfacebook.com/Profa-1668115793334684
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/profa-comtr
• Instagraminstagram.com/profamuhendislik

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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