Södermalms Lås AB

What Södermalms Lås AB does

Södermalms Lås AB is a Stockholm-based, family-owned locksmith and physical security company founded in 1980 by Roger Hammeborg and acquired in 2012 by Jimmy and Göran Svensson, who continue to operate it as an independent, non-chain business. The firm is SLR-authorized and is the only Mottura Club-certified locksmith in Scandinavia, with additional full-service authorizations from Anchor Lås, ASSA ABLOY, Dormakaba, Yale, Geze, Axema, and SALTO Systems, enabling it to install and service across virtually every major Swedish and European security product line.

Its core offering is organized around six integrated service lines — mechanical and electronic locks (Lås), access control systems (Passersystem), alarm systems (Larm), CCTV surveillance (Kameraövervakning), emergency locksmith response (Jour), and burglar protection (Inbrottsskydd) — supplemented by security doors, safes, roller gates, smart locks, door automation, and custom-fabricated reinforcements produced in-house. The technology stack spans mechanical locks, electronic access control (card readers, intercoms, mobile credentials), wired and wireless alarm panels (Ksenia, PowerSeries Neo, RCO MEGA), and IP CCTV (Axis, Dahua, Hanwha Vision, Hikvision, Milestone VMS), with alarm monitoring routed to Securitas, Avarn Security, and Rapid Säkerhet receiving centers.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model: a physical retail showroom at Bondegatan 1 in central Stockholm drives consumer hardware sales and walk-in key cutting, while a mobile field service delivers installation, repair, and emergency response across greater Stockholm including archipelago locations. B2B revenue is generated through framework agreements (ramavtal) and recurring service contracts (serviceavtal) with property management companies, housing cooperatives, and commercial clients; named enterprise customers include Victoriahem, SkiStar, and Svenska Kyrkan. Pricing is quote-based and contract-tailored, with no publicly disclosed rates. The firm employs 14-15 staff including master locksmiths, door automation specialists, welding/metalwork technicians, alarm/CCTV technicians, and retail staff.

Name

Södermalms Lås AB

Legal name

Södermalms Lås AB

Website

https://sodermalmslas.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Södermalms Lås AB is a Stockholm-based, family-owned locksmith and physical security integrator offering mechanical locks, electronic access control, alarms, CCTV, and emergency response across greater Stockholm for residential, commercial, and institutional clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Locksmith and Security Services

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Access Control & Key/Lock Management (Store-level) (BPAKAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Locksmith services
• Access control systems
• Alarm system installation
• CCTV surveillance
• Burglary protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Locksmith Services: One-time services including lock installation, repair, replacement, and key cutting. Core revenue stream from mechanical and electronic lock services across all property types.
2. Service Contracts: Recurring revenue through service agreements (serviceavtal) with regular maintenance visits, prioritized emergency response, and scheduled inspections of security systems.
3. Security Product Sales: Retail sales of locks, padlocks, safes, security cabinets, and related security hardware through the physical storefront.
4. Security System Installation: Project-based installation of access control systems, CCTV, and alarm systems for commercial and residential properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Södermalms Lås AB is a Stockholm-based authorized locksmith and security company that sells, installs, services, and maintains mechanical locks, electronic access control systems, burglar alarms, CCTV surveillance, burglary protection reinforcements, safes, smart locks, and door automation for residential and commercial properties. The company also operates a physical security retail store at Bondegatan 1 in Stockholm and provides emergency locksmith response across the greater Stockholm region.

Product overview

Södermalms Lås AB operates as a comprehensive locksmith and security installation company offering integrated physical security solutions across Stockholm. The product portfolio centers on six core services: mechanical and electronic locks (Lås), access control systems (Passersystem), alarm systems (Larm), CCTV surveillance (Kameraövervakning), emergency locksmith services (Jour), and burglary protection (Inbrottsskydd). These core services are supported by a range of specialized products and add-on modules including security doors, safes, break-in protection reinforcements, roller gates, smart locks (Yale Doorman, Nimly), door automation (Geze, ASSA ABLOY, Dormakaba, Tormax), electric locks, high-security Mottura locks, gates/grilles, emergency exit hardware, and Ksenia lares 4.0 integrated alarm systems. The company operates a physical security store at Bondegatan 1 for key manufacturing and product sales. Södermalms Lås functions as an authorized installation partner for all major lock and security product manufacturers, integrating products from brands like Axema, SALTO Systems, ASSA ABLOY, Axis, Dahua, Hanwha Vision, Milestone Systems, Hikvision, Ksenia, RCO, and Yale into comprehensive customer solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lås (Locks) Service, installation and maintenance of all types of locks across all property types and environments throughout Stockholm. Includes lock replacements, additions to older lock systems, and full lock contracts for new construction and renovation. Available to both private individuals and commercial clients.
• Passersystem (Access Control Systems) Certified and authorized installation, troubleshooting and servicing of access control systems from all leading brands including Axema, ASSA ABLOY, Aptus, RCO, SALTO Systems, StepLock, Comelit Group, Zesec, Renz and Siedle. Includes card readers, intercoms, booking systems and door automation integration.
• Larm (Alarm Systems) Burglar alarm installation connected to alarm receiving centers. Offers flexible and scalable alarm systems with both conventional wired and advanced wireless technology from Ksenia, PowerSeries Neo and RCO MEGA for residential and commercial properties.
• Kameraövervakning (CCTV) Installation and servicing of surveillance cameras and advanced monitoring systems from Axis, Dahua, Hanwha Vision, Milestone Systems and Hikvision. Ranges from simple camera solutions for private homes to advanced systems for large companies.
• Jour (Emergency Service) Emergency locksmith and security technician service with guaranteed rapid response on weekdays 08:00-17:00 throughout Stockholm, including archipelago locations. Quick-service form provides 10-minute response during business hours.
• Inbrottsskydd (Burglary Protection) Robust, approved and preventive protection against burglary and vandalism. Includes specially manufactured and installed break-in protection reinforcements, security doors, gates/grilles, roller shutters and emergency exit hardware.
• Säkerhetsbutik (Security Store) Physical security store at Bondegatan 1, Stockholm offering key manufacturing, complete range of locks and security products, and exhibition of fire-rated and security safes. Open weekdays and Saturday mornings.
• Serviceavtal (Service Agreements) Recurring service agreements for security systems ensuring long lifespan and high operational reliability. Includes systematic inspection of door environments and security systems at regular intervals, prioritized emergency response, and customized scope tailored to individual customer needs. Multi-year contracts available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Contact response within 10 minutes during business hours via quick-service form
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ASSA ABLOYcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary lock and security hardware partner. Certified to provide full service including key manufacturing and system administration for ASSA ABLOY products including ASSA, Yale, and related brands.
• DormakabacoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized service partner for Dormakaba lock systems and door automation products.
• SALTO SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized installer and partner for SALTO wireless access control systems including SALTO Homelok and SALTO WeCo platforms.
• Axema Access ControlcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized installer for Axema VAKA access control systems and VueBin product line. Early adopter for new product releases including VAKA A76 and A71 readers.
• SecuritascoreTechnology or IntegrationAlarm monitoring partnership connecting customer alarm systems to Securitas alarm center for rapid response.
• Avarn SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationAlarm monitoring partnership for connected security systems with rapid response capabilities.
• Rapid SäkerhetcoreTechnology or IntegrationAlarm monitoring partner providing monitoring services for installed security systems.
• Mottura Serrature di SicurezzastrategicTechnology or IntegrationOnly certified Mottura Club member in Scandinavia. Authorized to provide all products and service details in Mottura's range including high-security locks and cylinders.
• Yale (ASSA ABLOY)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Yale partner for Doorman smart locks and related products. Provides installation and service in Stockholm area.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationCCTV camera supplier partnership for surveillance camera installations.
• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo management software partnership for CCTV system installations.
• Anchor LåsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized full-service station for Anchor locks. Full product range and key manufacturing capability. Anchor has production facilities in Eskilstuna, Sweden.
• GezestrategicTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Geze door automation partner for automatic door systems installation and service.
• EKMANS STÅLDÖRRAR ABstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteel door supplier partnership for property security projects. Collaboration on Victoriahem project for combined access control and security door solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Security (Securitas Technology): Global commercial security systems integrator offering access control, CCTV, alarm, and monitoring services. Competes with Södermalms Lås on integrated enterprise security deployments where multi-country coverage and recurring monitoring are required.
• ASSA ABLOY AB: Global lock and access control manufacturer and Sweden-headquartered company. While primarily a supplier/partner to Södermalms Lås, ASSA ABLOY also operates service networks in some markets, making it both a partner and a potential broad incumbent competitor.
• ISS A/S: Global integrated facility services (IFM) company with significant Nordic operations including security and access management services. Competes for facility-wide security contracts at large enterprises where IFM bundling is preferred.
• DormaKaba Holding AG: Global access solutions and door automation manufacturer with service operations. Authorized partner of Södermalms Lås in door automation products; broad incumbent in commercial access control with the ability to deliver and service large enterprise installations directly.
• Securitas AB: Global security services giant headquartered in Sweden, providing manned guarding, mobile patrol, alarm monitoring, and security installations. Alarm-monitoring partner of Södermalms Lås and broad incumbent competitor with substantially larger scale and 24/7 response capability.
• Bravida Sverige AB: Leading Nordic technical installation company (part of Bravida Group) with a dedicated security business line covering access control, CCTV, alarms, and locksmith services. Larger incumbent with multi-region coverage and ability to staff enterprise rollouts that Södermalms Lås cannot.
• Coor Service Management Holding AB: Nordic-focused IFM provider offering integrated facility services including security and access control as part of bundled contracts. Competes for multi-service property and corporate accounts in the same Stockholm customer pool.

Regional players

• Nokas AS: Norwegian security services company offering cash handling, alarm, and security installations across Norway. Comparable service portfolio (monitoring, installation, locksmith-adjacent work) but operating primarily outside Sweden; relevant as a Nordic peer in the broader security services category.

Direct peers

• Avarn Security AB: Nordic security services company offering alarm monitoring, security installations, and locksmith services across Sweden. Direct competitor in Stockholm security installations and an alarm-monitoring partner of Södermalms Lås, with overlapping B2B customer base.
• Rapid Säkerhet AB: Swedish alarm and security installation company providing monitoring and integrated security solutions. Comparable offering to Södermalms Lås' alarm/access control business and an existing alarm-monitoring partner, competing for similar B2B contracts in the Stockholm region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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