Special Montering

What Special Montering does

Special Montering is a Denmark-based, nationwide service provider specializing in the installation, maintenance, and servicing of access control systems, door automation, locking solutions, speedgates, and related security hardware. The company operates from Harlev J and deploys field-service teams across all of Denmark, offering a free, non-binding on-site inspection as the entry point to every project. Its core technology stack is physical rather than digital: locks, door closers, sensors, automation mechanics, and glass-wall mounting hardware, serviced by a multi-disciplinary workforce of locksmiths, electricians, carpenters, metalworkers, and mechanics. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and explicitly markets a brand-agnostic service capability across all major manufacturers of access control and automation hardware.

The business operates three interlocking revenue streams. First, one-time installation and mounting fees for access control, door automation, speedgates, and locking systems, typically scoped via project quotes. Second, recurring service-agreement revenue (Serviceaftaler) covering preventive maintenance of doors, automation, and access control, with optional 24/7 emergency standby — the contractual anchor of the business. Third, product/hardware sales of locking systems, door closers, access control hardware, sensors, and automation components. The 2025 acquisition by Gunnebo Entrance Control reorganized the company as a specialized Northern European installation and service arm of a global access-control OEM, now trading as 'Special Montering By Gunnebo Entrance Control'.

Customers are concentrated in four primary segments: large construction primes and general contractors (MT Højgaard, Erik Jensen/Kragelund, Vinther & Lassen), Danish municipalities and public institutions (Retten i Århus), healthcare providers (Skejby Sygehus/DNU, Sundhedshuset Vejle, Vejlby Lokalcenter), and commercial enterprises (Bestseller, Fitness World). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, conducted via phone, email, and on-site consultation, supported by a reference-driven website. Pricing is opaque and quote-based on multi-year contracts rather than published rate cards.

Name

Special Montering

Legal name

Special Montering

Website

https://specialmontering.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Special Montering is a Denmark-based nationwide service provider that installs, services, and maintains access control systems, door automation, and locking hardware for construction firms, municipalities, healthcare providers, and commercial enterprises, now operating as part of Gunnebo Entrance Control following a 2025 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Access Control and Door Automation Installation Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Control Panel, Keypad & Siren Installation/Replacement (HSAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gate Automation, Access Control & Operator Repair (HSAIAJAD), Gate Latch, Lock & Hardware Repair/Replacement (HSAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Access control installation
• Door automation services
• Locking system services
• Security system maintenance
• Speedgate installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Harlev

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Recurring service agreements for doors, automation, and access control systems with optional 24/7 emergency response coverage. Customers can choose tailored maintenance plans based on their operational needs.
2. Installation and Mounting Services: One-time fees for professional installation of access control systems, door automation, speedgates, and locking solutions. Includes free initial project assessment.
3. Product Sales: Sale of locking systems, door closers, access control hardware, sensors, and automation components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Special Montering provides nationwide installation, servicing, and maintenance of locking systems, door closers, access control systems, door and gate automation (including speedgates), and glass-wall solutions. The company also sells the underlying hardware and offers customized service agreements with 24/7 emergency standby, along with consulting on the EU Critical Entities Resilience (CER) Directive.

Product overview

Special Montering is a Denmark-based company specializing in access control installation and maintenance services. The company operates as a nationwide service provider offering a portfolio of interlocking services including lock systems and door closers (Låse), door and gate automation (Automatik), professional installation (Montering), glass wall solutions (Glas), and customized service agreements with 24/7 emergency coverage (Serviceaftaler). The company also provides specialized CER Directive consultation services for critical infrastructure entities. All services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of locksmiths, electricians, carpenters, metalworkers, and mechanics. In 2025, Special Montering was acquired by Gunnebo Entrance Control to strengthen its Northern European presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Montering (Installation Services) Professional installation services for security solutions, doors, and access control systems for Danish enterprises, construction companies, municipalities, and institutions; includes free, non-binding on-site site inspection and customized project assessment.
• Låse (Locks & Access Control Systems) Designs, produces, and services complete lock systems, door closers, door automation, keys, brackets, and access control solutions for enterprises and institutions, with focus on quality and operational reliability.
• Automatik (Door and Gate Automation) Delivers, installs, and replaces automation, sensors, and mechanics for doors and gates, working with all types of automation systems regardless of brand or age, for commercial and institutional buildings across Denmark.
• Serviceaftaler (Service Agreements) Customized service agreements for doors, automation, and access control including 24/7 emergency standby coverage, supporting all major brands on the market; includes preventive maintenance and operational optimization.
• Glas (Glass Wall Solutions) Delivers, mounts, and services brackets and solutions for glass walls in office environments, stores, and common areas, with focus on quality, stability, and aesthetic expression.
• CER-Direktivet (Critical Entities Resilience Directive Consulting) Consulting service helping companies designated as critical entities comply with the EU Critical Entities Resilience (CER) Directive through security upgrades, access control, and emergency preparedness.
• Speedgates (Speedgate Access Systems) Speedgate pedestrian access control systems installed and serviced as part of broader access control solutions for commercial and institutional buildings (example project: Fitness World, Æbeløgade, 2022).

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers report reduced costs, minimized downtime, and optimized operations

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gunnebo Entrance ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Gunnebo Entrance Control acquired Special Montering in 2025 to strengthen its presence in Northern Europe and enhance local service capabilities. Special Montering operates as a specialized installation and maintenance provider for access control systems, now functioning as part of the Gunnebo group under the name 'Special Montering By Gunnebo Entrance Control'.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: US-listed global specialist in security and access control solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying locking hardware, door controls, and electronic access systems used in the same commercial and institutional settings.
• ASSA ABLOY: Swedish-headquartered global leader in locks, doors, and access control. Directly comparable as a manufacturer and service provider across the same lock, door automation, and access control categories Special Montering installs and services.
• ABUS: German family-owned manufacturer of locking, access control, and security solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent producing locks, door closers, and access hardware that are installed and serviced by access control specialists.
• Dormakaba: Swiss-listed global provider of access, entrance, and security solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying locks, door closers, and access control systems that Special Montering installs and services.
• Stanley Security (Securitas Technology): Global commercial security provider within the Securitas group, offering integrated access control and electronic security solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating commercial security installations for enterprises and institutions, including in the Nordics.
• Gunnebo Entrance Control: Parent company of Special Montering since the 2025 acquisition. Gunnebo is a global entrance control and security solutions provider; comparable as the acquirer and a broader incumbent offering overlapping access control, speedgates, and security integration services across multiple geographies.

Emerging players

• Salto Systems: Spanish-headquartered electronic access control specialist with strong presence across Europe. Comparable as a focused access control technology provider whose hardware is installed and serviced by firms like Special Montering.

Direct peers

• Caverion: Nordic-listed technical building services provider covering security and access control installations. Comparable as a multi-technical installer serving commercial and public-sector buildings across Northern Europe.
• Kemp & Lauritzen: Danish electrical and technical services contractor active in security and access control installations. Comparable as a domestic Danish installer operating in the same customer verticals (construction, healthcare, public sector).
• Bravida: Nordic multi-technical service installer with security solutions among its service lines. Directly comparable as a regional installer offering integrated technical services, including access control and security, across the Nordic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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