Tecalsa, Seguridad y Alarmas

What Tecalsa, Seguridad y Alarmas does

Tecalsa, Seguridad y Alarmas (legal entity Técnicos de Alarmas, S.A.) is a Spanish electronic security integrator founded in 1980 and headquartered in Utebo (Zaragoza). The company designs, sells, and installs intrusion alarm systems, CCTV, fire detection, GPS fleet-management hardware, and home-automation equipment for residential, commercial, agricultural, and fleet-operator customers across Spain, connecting all monitored installations to its own Ministry-of-the-Interior-homologated Alarm Receiving Centre (CRA) at Utebo for 24/7 verified response with sub-20-second protocols. The product portfolio includes AI-enabled CCTV cameras (edge deep-learning classification of persons, vehicles, and animals), Grade 2 and Grade 3 certified systems under UNE-EN 50131-1, and solar-powered autonomous security kits for off-grid rural properties lacking mains electricity.

The company's technology stack combines GSM/GPRS and 4G wireless alarm communications, IP/HD-SDI CCTV, GPS satellite and cellular fleet tracking, and solar photovoltaic + battery storage for autonomous deployments, all routed through its in-house CRA. Tecalsa is registered with Spain's Dirección General de la Policía as private security company nº 234 and holds ISO and AENOR certifications, giving it the regulatory standing required to install and monitor higher-grade systems for regulated buyers such as banks and jewelers.

Commercially, Tecalsa operates a direct-to-customer motion via a website budget-request form, phone sales (976 900 900), and on-site technical assessment by its own certified installers, with no dealer or marketplace channel. Revenue combines recurring monthly monitoring subscriptions (from €15/month), one-time equipment sale and installation (€900–€3,500), recurring GPS fleet subscriptions, and bespoke engineering and project-design fees. Marketing is content-led through an SEO-optimized blog covering rural security, perimetric pricing, GPS fleets, fire detection, and domotics. The firm is privately held, founder/family-controlled, with no disclosed external funding, M&A, or institutional investors.

Name

Tecalsa, Seguridad y Alarmas

Legal name

Técnicos de Alarmas, S.A.

Website

https://tecalsa.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tecalsa is a Zaragoza-based Spanish electronic security integrator founded in 1980 that designs, installs, and monitors intrusion alarms, CCTV, fire detection, GPS fleet systems, and home automation for residential, commercial, agricultural, and fleet-operator customers across Spain, connected to its own Ministry-of-the-Interior-homologated Alarm Receiving Centre.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Security Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (HSAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alarm System Installation, Maintenance & Repair (HSAHAAAD), Residential Alarm Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (BPAKAFAA), Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAB), System Testing, Inspection, Compliance & Certification (e.g., fire/alarm permits where applicable) (HSAHABAH), New Construction/Renovation Fire & CO System Design & Installation (HSAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Alarm monitoring services
• Commercial security systems
• GPS fleet tracking
• Fire detection systems
• Perimeter security

Headquarters

HQ city

Utebo (Zaragoza)

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Alarm Monitoring Services: Recurring monthly subscription for alarm monitoring and connection to the company's own Alarm Receiving Centre (CRA). Prices start from €15/month or €0.50/day. Covers 24/7/365 monitoring, alarm verification, and notification to police, fire services, or the client.
2. Alarm Equipment Sale and Installation: One-time sale and professional installation of alarm systems (Grade 2 and Grade 3), CCTV, fire detection, perimetric security, and autonomous solar-powered systems. Initial installation costs range from €900 to €3,500 depending on property size and system complexity. Equipment can be purchased without a recurring monitoring contract.
3. GPS Fleet Localization Services: Recurring GPS fleet management and vehicle localization services, including real-time tracking, geofencing, driver behavior reports, and remote engine cut-off, typically bundled with monitoring subscription.
4. Engineering and Security Project Design: Custom engineering and technical project design for alarm systems, fire protection (PCI), and CCTV installations, including regulatory compliance assessment, project documentation, and installation oversight for complex or regulated environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tecalsa sells, installs, and monitors professional electronic security systems for residential and commercial customers across Spain, including intrusion alarms, CCTV, fire detection, GPS fleet tracking, and home automation. All systems can be connected to the company's own Ministry of the Interior-homologated Alarm Receiving Centre (CRA) in Zaragoza for 24/7/365 monitoring and verified emergency response. It also designs custom security engineering projects for complex or regulated environments.

Product overview

Tecalsa offers an integrated electronic security ecosystem centered on its proprietary Alarm Receiving Center (CRA) with 24/7/365 monitoring. The portfolio spans interconnected security products: alarm systems for residential (Alarmas para Hogares) and commercial (Alarmas para Negocios) properties, including certified Grade 2 and Grade 3 high-security systems for high-risk facilities; CCTV videovigilance with AI-powered cameras; vehicle GPS tracking and fleet management; fire detection and protection systems; home automation (Domótica); and professional engineering services for custom security project design. All systems can be connected to the company's own CRA for verified emergency response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cámaras de Videovigilancia (CCTV) Professional closed-circuit television systems for continuous monitoring of homes, businesses, and industrial facilities, including IP cameras, HD-SDI, and CATV systems with remote access, recording, and AI-powered person/vehicle/animal classification to filter false events.
• Protección contra Incendios Fire detection and automatic extinction systems including smoke, heat, and flame detectors, connected to the alarm receiving centre for verified emergency response and notification to fire services.
• Central Receptora de Alarmas (CRA) 24/7/365 alarm monitoring centre with immediate response protocols, verified alarm handling, and direct coordination with police, fire services, and emergency contacts. Operated as an in-house facility with redundant communication systems.
• Localización de Vehículos (GPS) GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management system with real-time location, geofencing alerts, speed monitoring, route history, and remote engine immobilization capabilities for trucks and fleets.
• Domótica

Quantifiable outcome

• Alarm verification and response protocol initiated in under 20 seconds upon alarm trigger
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sector Alarm España: European monitored-alarm specialist expanding in Spain with similar subscription-based residential and SMB alarm offerings. Closely aligned business model, target customer, and recurring-revenue structure to Tecalsa.
• Grupo Control: Spanish security company offering alarms, CCTV, and monitored services across residential and commercial segments. Comparable mix of intrusion, video, and central monitoring with national coverage.
• Segurma: Spanish regional security firm offering alarm installation and monitoring, plus guarding. Comparable as a smaller-scale, multi-service Spanish competitor with installed-base subscription revenue.

Others

• Casmar Electronics: Spanish distributor of electronic security, fire, and home automation products that supplies installers and integrators. Adjacent ecosystem participant comparable to Tecalsa on the technology side rather than direct service delivery.
• By Demes: Spanish distributor and integrator of electronic security equipment (intrusion, CCTV, fire). Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant that supplies and integrates security technology used by Tecalsa and similar installers.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas Direct (Verisure): Largest monitored alarm provider in Spain and Europe, offering professionally installed intrusion alarms with its own monitoring centres. Directly comparable to Tecalsa's home/business alarm and CRA model but at vastly greater national scale and brand spend.
• Movistar Prosegur Alarmas: Joint venture between Telefónica and Prosegur selling monitored alarms bundled with Movistar telecom services. Competes head-to-head with Tecalsa in residential and SMB monitoring, leveraging telco distribution that Tecalsa does not have.
• ADT España (by Securitas): Long-established global alarm and monitoring brand operating in Spain with professional installation and 24/7 monitoring. Directly comparable service portfolio (intrusion, CCTV, monitored response) for residential and commercial customers.
• Prosegur Alarmas (standalone): Standalone Prosegur retail alarm business (separate from the Movistar JV) offering monitored intrusion and connected home services across Spain. Direct overlap with Tecalsa's residential and SMB alarm proposition.

Regional players

• Ombuds Compañía de Seguridad: Spain-based multi-service security company with strong footprint in Catalonia and surrounding regions. Comparable in offering alarms, monitoring, and guarding, with a regional concentration similar to Tecalsa's Zaragoza base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tecalsa-sistemas-de-seguridad

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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