COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED
Cobra Controls Limited designs and sells non-proprietary Wiegand-format door access control hardware (ACP-N networked panels, standalone magnetic lock kits, readers, and credentials) plus .NET management software, distributed to commercial, institutional, and small business customers in North America through its maglocks.com storefront and authorized dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersMiddlesbrough, United Kingdom
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED does
Cobra Controls Limited (operating as "Cobra Controls") is a US-based, privately held manufacturer of non-proprietary electronic door access control hardware and the supporting .NET-based ACP-N configuration software. The company designs and sells two architecture families: computerized networked panels (the ACP-1N, ACP-2N, and ACP-4N kits) that connect via built-in TCP/IP Ethernet and scale to an unlimited number of panels, and non-networked standalone kits (the ACP-1NF, ACP-2NF, ACP-4NF) built around 600 lb or 1,200 lb magnetic locks, PIN/proximity readers, request-to-exit devices, and battery-backed power supplies. A peripheral ecosystem includes the CC-3800 waterproof keypad reader, PRX-3R/PRX-5R/PRX-20LR proximity readers, 26-bit Cobra-format proximity cards and tags, cabling, and accessories. The defining technical choice is deliberate reliance on the industry-standard Wiegand protocol so that Cobra controllers interoperate with third-party readers and credentials.
The business model is hardware-led: unit sales of complete kits and components generate the majority of revenue, with a one-time software license attached to the ACP-N management software. The company does not publish pricing; transactions are quote-based. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct phone sales, a primary e-commerce storefront at maglocks.com, and a formal authorized dealer program targeting installers and resellers of commercial access control systems, supplemented by free lifetime technical support and project design assistance.
Cobra Controls serves a horizontal mix of commercial and institutional facilities (offices, buildings, multi-tenant sites requiring scalable multi-door access and audit trails) and small business or residential customers needing simple, non-networked single-door security. The company is North America-focused with no disclosed international footprint, founder- or closely-held with no venture or institutional capital, and has maintained continuous operations for more than ten years (copyright lineage from 2010). Note that the firmographic record lists Middlesbrough, UK as the city with a 2016 founding date, but all other sources (the company website, dealer portal, privacy policy, and legal/operational filings) place headquarters at 1177 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, New York, USA and indicate an earlier founding; the US/NY/2010 timeline is treated as the authoritative record for this analysis.
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED
- Legal name
- Cobra Controls
- Website
- https://cobracontrols.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Cobra Controls Limited designs and sells non-proprietary Wiegand-format door access control hardware (ACP-N networked panels, standalone magnetic lock kits, readers, and credentials) plus .NET management software, distributed to commercial, institutional, and small business customers in North America through its maglocks.com storefront and authorized dealer network.
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- akta.pro rank
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Physical Security Access Control Hardware
- NAICS
- Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Access Control Systems (Residential Controllers, Readers & Credentials) (HSAHAEAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)
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Where COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Middlesbrough
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Door Access Control Systems: Sale of complete door access control kits and components including controllers, readers, proximity cards, magnetic locks, and accessories for residential and commercial security applications
- Software Licensing: ACP-N series software for computerized door access control system management
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cobra Controls designs, manufactures, and sells electronic door access control hardware including computerized networked panels (ACP-1N, ACP-2N, ACP-4N) and stand-alone non-computerized systems (ACP-1NF, ACP-2NF, ACP-4NF). The portfolio includes magnetic locks, proximity readers and keypads, Request-to-Exit devices, proximity cards and tags, power supplies with battery backup, cabling, and ACP-N management software used to configure and operate the panel systems.
Product overview
Cobra Controls offers a portfolio of door access control systems and components centered on two architecture types: computerized networked systems (ACP-N series) and stand-alone non-computerized systems. The computerized ACP-1N, ACP-2N, and ACP-4N kits feature built-in TCP/IP Ethernet connectivity, allowing unlimited panel expansion across a network using industry-standard Wiegand-format non-proprietary readers. The ACP-NF stand-alone variants (ACP-1NF, ACP-2NF, ACP-4NF) provide non-networked single-door to four-door configurations with magnetic locks (600lbs/1200lbs), PIN/Prox readers, Request to Exit devices, and battery-backed power supplies. Supporting hardware includes the CC-3800 EM waterproof keypad reader, PRX-3R/5R readers, PRX-20LR long-range reader, proximity cards and tags (26-bit Cobra format), magnetic locks, exit devices, and access control cabling. The company also provides ACP-N Software for panel configuration and management. Cobra Controls' controllers use NON-PROPRIETARY readers and inputs based on the Wiegand format for system flexibility.
Differentiator
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Products and services
- ACP-1N 1 Door Computer Access Control Kit Computerized single-door access control kit with built-in TCP/IP Ethernet connectivity. Supports Wiegand-format non-proprietary readers and inputs and connects to other 1, 2, or 4-door panels for unlimited system expansion.
- ACP-2N 2 Door Computer Access Control Kit Computerized two-door access control kit with built-in TCP/IP Ethernet connectivity. Expandable network system supporting multiple 1, 2, or 4 door panels.
- ACP-4N 4 Door Computer Access Control Kit Computerized four-door access control kit with built-in TCP/IP Ethernet connectivity. Connects unlimited number of panels to a network for complete system expansion.
- ACP-1NF Stand-Alone Single Door Access Control Kit Non-computerized single door access control system including a magnetic lock (600lbs or 1200lbs), PIN/Prox reader, Request to Exit devices, and Power Supply with battery backup.
- ACP-2NF Stand-Alone 2 Door Access Control Non-computerized two door access control system with magnetic locks, proximity readers, and power supply with battery backup.
- ACP-4NF Stand-Alone 4 Door Access Control Non-computerized four door access control system with magnetic locks, proximity readers, and power supply with battery backup.
- CC-3800 Proximity Reader and Keypad EM waterproof proximity reader and keypad combination device for secure door access entry, designed to integrate with ACP Series controllers.
- PRX-3R Proximity Reader Proximity reader component for ACP-N series access control systems.
- PRX-5R Proximity Reader Proximity reader component for ACP-N series access control systems.
- PRX-20LR Long-Range Proximity Reader Long-range proximity reader for extended reading distance applications.
- Proximity Cards and Tags Credential cards and tags for proximity-based door access control systems, supporting 26-bit Cobra format.
- Door Access Controllers (Panels) Cobra Controls-branded access control panels sold separately for installers and dealers specifying components for their own system builds.
- ACP-N Management Software Software for ACP-N series computerized door access control panels enabling system configuration, credential management, and access event management.
- Access Control Cable and Wire Specialized cable and wire products for door access control system installations.
- Remote Release Button and Egress Devices Remote release buttons and Request-to-Exit devices for egress control integrated with door access systems, enabling door release from locations throughout a building.
Companies that use COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Maglocks.comprimaryMaglocks.com serves as the primary e-commerce retailer and sales portal for Cobra Controls products. The website handles order processing, customer reviews, and product fulfillment for end customers purchasing Cobra Controls door access systems and components.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- AMAG Technology: AMAG Technology (an Assa Abloy company) offers enterprise access control systems including Symmetry panels and software. It competes with Cobra at the upper end of the multi-door networked market and sets the procurement standard for larger commercial and institutional customers.
Direct peers
- IEI: IEI is a focused access control hardware manufacturer offering controllers, proximity readers, and keypads. It competes directly with Cobra in the same product categories and similar small-to-mid commercial customer segments.
- ZKTeco: ZKTeco is a global manufacturer of access control readers, controllers, and biometric devices, with strong price competitiveness. It competes with Cobra on reader and panel pricing in the budget and mid-market segments.
- Keri Systems: Keri Systems manufactures access control panels, readers, and software for small-to-mid commercial deployments. It is one of the closest like-for-like competitors to Cobra, with a comparable focus on installer-channel sales of standalone and networked access control hardware.
- RBH Access Technologies: RBH Access is a similarly-sized independent manufacturer of access control hardware and software (including controllers, readers, and credentials). It is a head-to-head competitor in the North American SMB/mid-market channel that Cobra targets.
- Cypress Integration Solutions: Cypress Integration manufactures access control hardware including controllers, relay boards, and credential readers, often positioned for OEM and integrator use. It is a comparable niche hardware peer to Cobra.
Broad incumbents
- Linear (Nortek Security & Control): Linear (formerly part of Nortek) produces a broad portfolio of access control panels, readers, and credentials. It competes with Cobra across the full product line but with significantly greater distribution and integration into the broader security channel.
- HID Global: HID Global (an Assa Abloy company) is the dominant access control reader, credential, and controller manufacturer. It competes directly with Cobra on readers, cards, and controllers, but at much larger scale and with proprietary ecosystems that Cobra explicitly counters.
- Digital Monitoring Products (DMP): DMP manufactures access control panels, readers, and integrated intrusion systems primarily for commercial and institutional security dealers. It competes with Cobra on panel-based door control but bundles access with intrusion and alarm products.
Emerging players
- Brivo: Brivo is a cloud-native access control platform providing SaaS-managed door controllers and mobile credentials. It is not a direct hardware competitor today but represents the software/cloud-based trajectory of the access control market that Cobra's .NET-based stack is not positioned to follow.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED funding detail
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COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED
What does COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED do?
Cobra Controls designs, manufactures, and sells electronic door access control hardware including computerized networked panels (ACP-1N, ACP-2N, ACP-4N) and stand-alone non-computerized systems (ACP-1NF, ACP-2NF, ACP-4NF). The portfolio includes magnetic locks, proximity readers and keypads, Request-to-Exit devices, proximity cards and tags, power supplies with battery backup, cabling, and ACP-N management software used to configure and operate the panel systems.
Is COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED a public or private company?
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED founded?
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED was founded in 2010.
Where is COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED based?
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED is headquartered in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Door Access Control Systems are the primary driver. The others are software Licensing.
Who are COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED's main competitors?
AMAG Technology is listed as an others. Direct peers are IEI, ZKTeco, Keri Systems, RBH Access Technologies and Cypress Integration Solutions. Broad incumbents are Linear (Nortek Security & Control), HID Global and Digital Monitoring Products (DMP). Brivo is listed as an emerging player.
Does COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED have an API?
No public API is recorded for COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED.
What industry is COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED in?
COBRA CONTROLS LIMITED's product category is Physical Security Access Control Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAHAEAC, Access Control Systems (Residential Controllers, Readers & Credentials), with a secondary code of IMAGABAJ, Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration). Its NAICS code is 335314 and its SIC code is 3600.