What HARTMANN TRESORE AG does

HARTMANN TRESORE AG is a German manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of physical security products, principally safes, gun cabinets, fire-protection cabinets, and key-management systems. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Bünde, Germany; it operates as a private Aktiengesellschaft with no public ownership or funding disclosures. It self-positions as 'Europas größtes Tresorlager' (Europe's largest safe warehouse) and claims 150 years of continuous operation.

The product portfolio covers value-protection cabinets (Wertschutzschrank) certified to EN 1143-1 resistance grades 0 through 6, fire-protection safes certified to EN 15659 (LFS 30P/60P) and EN 1047-1 (S 60P/S 120P/S 60 DIS/S 120 DIS) offering 30 to 120 minutes of fire protection, weapon cabinets, document and data-media safes, hotel and deposit safes, narcotics (BTM) safes, locker systems, walk-in vault rooms, and key-management systems. Two sub-brands — GREENITY (sustainable safes) and SIGNATURE SAFES (premium design safes) — extend the range. A recently added Batrea line addresses lithium-battery storage. All products are certified to European norms and paired with insurance coverage bands (€5,000-€65,000 private, €2,500-€20,000 commercial) that materially shape buyer selection.

Commercial activity runs entirely through owned digital channels: the hartmann-tresore.de e-commerce site with an AI safe-finder tool (KI-Tresorfinder), 15+ industry-vertical landing pages (pharmacies, jewelers, banks, hotels, hunters, hospitals, restaurants, bakeries, automotive, architects, public institutions, etc.), plus phone and email inside-sales for enterprise orders. No third-party resellers, market geographies outside Germany, or recurring revenue streams are documented. Revenue model is one-time unit sales of safes and accessories, with a clearance channel (Fundgrube) offering discontinued stock at up to 50% off.

Name

HARTMANN TRESORE AG

Legal name

Hartmann Tresore AG

Website

https://hartmann-tresore.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HARTMANN TRESORE AG is a German, privately held manufacturer founded in 1874 that sells certified safes, gun cabinets, and fire-protection cabinets direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce platform, serving private buyers and 15+ industry verticals across pharmacies, banking, jewelry, hospitality, and healthcare.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Safes and Storage Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Locksmiths (561622)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearm Storage & Safety Retail (Safes, Cases, Locks) (CRAMAKAI)

Keywords

• Physical security safes
• Fire-resistant safes
• Burglary-resistant cabinets
• Weapon storage cabinets
• Key management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bünde

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safe and Security Product Sales: Direct sale of manufactured security safes, fire protection safes, weapon cabinets, hotel safes, key management systems, and accessories to consumers and businesses through e-commerce and direct sales
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of ancillary products including lock replacements, mounting hardware, interior organizers, lighting systems, and drying solutions for safes and weapon cabinets

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HARTMANN TRESORE AG designs, manufactures, and sells certified safes and physical security equipment, including burglary-resistant value protection cabinets (resistance grades 0-6 per EN 1143-1), fire-resistant safes (EN 15659 / EN 1047-1, 30-120 minutes protection), gun cabinets, document and data-media safes, hotel safes, narcotics (BTM) safes, key management systems, vault rooms, and specialty sub-brands including GREENITY sustainable safes and SIGNATURE SAFES premium designs. Products are sold directly through the company's own e-commerce storefront, telephone sales, and email inquiries, with shipments dispatched from its Bünde, Germany warehouse.

Product overview

HARTMANN TRESORE AG is a German manufacturer of physical security products offering a comprehensive portfolio of safes and security equipment. The core product lines include Wertschutzschrank (value protection cabinets) with certified burglary protection in resistance grades 0-6 per EN 1143-1, Feuerfester Tresor (fire-resistant safes) certified to EN 15659 and EN 1047-1 with 30-120 minute fire protection ratings, Waffenschrank (gun cabinets) for hunters and sports shooters, and specialized Dokumententresor (document safes), Datensicherungsschrank (data media safes), and BTM-Tresor (narcotics safes). The portfolio extends to commercial solutions including Hoteltresor (hotel safes), Einwurftresor (deposit safes), Schließfachanlage (locker systems), and Wertschutzraum (vault rooms). Specialty sub-brands include GREENITY (sustainable eco-friendly safes) and SIGNATURE SAFES (premium design safes). The company also offers the KI Tresorfinder (AI-powered safe finder tool) as a customer assistance feature. Products are sold through direct e-commerce, with a Fundgrube (clearance) channel for discounted items. The company serves both private consumers and commercial sectors including banking, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GREENITY - nachhaltige Tresore: Sustainable/eco-friendly safes product line
• SIGNATURE SAFES

Products and services

• Wertschutzschrank (Value Protection Cabinet) High-security value protection cabinets available in burglary resistance grades 0 through 6 per EN 1143-1, offering certified protection for valuables and cash for residential, commercial, and institutional buyers.
• Möbeltresor (Furniture Safe) Compact safes designed for installation in furniture, with fire-resistant variants available, for home and office use with multiple locking options.
• Waffenschrank (Gun Cabinet) Certified weapon storage cabinets in resistance grades 0 and 1, including long gun cabinets, short gun cabinets, and flexible configurations, for hunters and sport shooters requiring legally compliant weapon storage.
• Dokumententresor (Document Safe) Safes specifically designed for document protection, often with fire resistance certification and adjustable shelving for file storage.
• Geschäftstresor (Business Safe) Commercial-grade safes for business use, including cash management, document security, and enterprise asset protection.
• Datensicherungsschrank (Data Backup Cabinet) Specialized cabinets providing S 60 DIS and S 120 DIS certified protection for electronic data media against fire and extinguish water.
• Einwurftresor (Deposit Safe) Safes with deposit slots enabling secure cash drop-off without opening the safe, commonly used in retail and hospitality environments.
• MAX Schlüsselmanagement (Key Management System) Key management systems including the MAX system for centralized, secure storage and tracking of keys in commercial and institutional settings.
• Hoteltresor (Hotel Safe) Guest room safes designed for hotel use, typically with electronic locking and audit trail capabilities.
• BTM-Tresor (Narcotics Safe) Specialized safes for storing controlled substances and pharmaceuticals, designed for pharmacies and medical facilities.
• Schließfachanlage (Locker System) Multi-compartment locker systems for secure storage of personal items in various institutional settings.
• Feuerfester Tresor (Fire-Resistant Safe) Fire-resistant safes certified to EN 15659 (LFS 30P, LFS 60P) and EN 1047-1 (S 60P, S 120P) standards, providing 30, 60, or 120 minutes of fire protection for documents and data media.
• Feuerfester Aktenschrank (Fire-Resistant Filing Cabinet) Fire-resistant filing cabinets for office document storage, certified to EN standards for paper document protection.
• Akkutresore & Batterietresore (Battery Safes, Batrea Series) Specialized safes for safe storage of lithium batteries and battery packs, addressing fire safety concerns related to thermal runaway risks.
• Feuerschutzkassette (Fire Protection Cassette) Portable fire protection boxes for protecting documents and small valuables from fire damage.
• Panzerglastresor (Armored Glass Safe) Safes with transparent armored glass elements allowing visual verification of contents while maintaining security, for display and high-value retail.
• Wertschutzraum (Vault Room) Walk-in vault rooms providing high-capacity security storage for banks, jewelry stores, and high-value asset facilities.
• Hotel Minibar with Secure Storage Hotel mini-bar units integrated with secure storage, combining guest convenience with asset protection in hospitality settings.
• Tresortür (Safe Door) Replacement and upgrade safe doors for existing vault installations.
• Einbautresor (Built-in Safe including Wall, Floor, and Tube Safes) Recessed safes designed for installation into walls (Wandtresor), floors (Bodentresor), or other structures during construction, including Rohrtresor (tube safe) variants.
• Schlüsseltresor (Key Safe) Wall-mounted or freestanding secure key storage units for automotive, property management, and emergency access applications.
• GREENITY - Nachhaltige Tresore (Sustainable Safes) Eco-friendly safe line with sustainable manufacturing, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers and businesses.
• SIGNATURE SAFES (Premium Design Safes) Premium design-oriented safes combining high security with aesthetic appeal for luxury residential and commercial settings.
• Designtresore (Design Safes) Aesthetically designed safes that blend security with interior design, available in various finishes and styles for design-conscious customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire protection up to 120 minutes at temperatures up to 1090°C (S 120 P class)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stahlwille / Phoenix Safe Company: UK-based safe manufacturer with fire and security safes sold across Europe; comparable range of consumer and commercial safes with EN-standard certifications.
• Wertheim Safes: Austrian safe manufacturer (founded 1852) with graded safes and vault rooms comparable to HARTMANN's certified product lines; serves the same banking, retail, and private segments across Europe.
• Burg-Wächter GmbH & Co. KG: Established German manufacturer of safes, locks, and security solutions selling to the same consumer and SMB channels; competes directly in treasure safes, fire protection, and gun cabinets.
• Rottner Tresor GmbH: Austrian safe manufacturer offering graded safes, gun cabinets, and hotel safes with EN certifications; competes in German-speaking markets with similar product breadth and pricing tiers.
• Format Tresorbau GmbH & Co. KG: German safe manufacturer offering certified burglary and fire protection safes with comparable EN 1143-1 resistance grades, directly overlapping HARTMANN's core product range and German SMB/customer base.

Regional players

• Hartmann GmbH (Bandagen) — not a related entity: Unrelated German healthcare company sharing the Hartmann name; included only to flag non-confusability — they do not operate in safes or physical security.

Broad incumbents

• dormakaba Group: Swiss-listed global access and security solutions group including high-security locks and vault systems; comparable to HARTMANN's locking and certified value-protection categories at the institutional end.
• SentrySafe (Master Lock / Fortune Brands): Large US safe manufacturer with fire- and water-resistant consumer and document safes; comparable in fire protection ratings and document safe category, though with weaker B2B institutional presence than HARTMANN.
• Gunnebo Group: Sweden-based global provider of safe storage, cash handling, and entrance security to banks and retailers; competes with HARTMANN's commercial-grade safes, deposit safes, and vault rooms at the enterprise tier.
• Chubb Safes (a MTLX business): Global brand offering certified safes, vault doors, and security systems across commercial and consumer segments; directly competes with HARTMANN's certified product portfolio at international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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