chubbsafes
Chubbsafes, a brand of Sweden-based Gunnebo Group, manufactures certified safes, fireproof cabinets, vault doors, and ballistic-resistant doors sold exclusively through a global authorized reseller network to home, retail, banking, defence, and high-risk site customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1835
- HeadquartersGothenburg, Sweden
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What chubbsafes does
Chubbsafes manufactures and sells certified physical security storage products, including graded safes, deposit safes, fireproof safes, filing cabinets, home safes, security cabinets, hotel security boxes, vault doors, modular vaults, and ballistic-resistant doors. The portfolio is engineered around certified barrier protection: products use proprietary composite materials such as Dualite (a torch-resistant barrier used in DuoGuard T2 and DuoGuard III lines), three-way solid steel bolt work with active relockers and anti-drilling plates, and EN 1300-certified Class A key or Class B electronic locks. Independent third-party certifications (EN 1143-1 including the T2 level, EN 1047-1, NT Fire 017, EN 1300, EN 1522, plus ECB•S, RISE, and SABS testing) and ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 manufacturing standards underpin the technical claims and support insurance and regulatory compliance for buyers.
Chubbsafes sells exclusively through a global authorized reseller network; it does not transact directly with end customers. Resellers provide qualified installation and aftermarket maintenance, spanning customer segments that include householders, retail (including pharmacies and high-end retail), offices and public sector organizations, banks and financial institutions, high-risk sites (critical infrastructure, mining, government), defence/military customers, private investors with high-value holdings, and residential/lifestyle integrators (furniture makers, architects, property developers). The "Chubb" trademark is owned by Chubb International Holdings Limited (UK) and used under license; Chubbsafes itself is a brand of Gunnebo Group, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, which has marketed the brand since 2000 and has brought lock-system specialists WITTKOPP and Tecnosicurezza into the group to deepen vertical integration. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set per engagement via resellers.
chubbsafes firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- chubbsafes
- Legal name
- Gunnebo AB
- Website
- https://chubbsafes.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1835
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Chubbsafes, a brand of Sweden-based Gunnebo Group, manufactures certified safes, fireproof cabinets, vault doors, and ballistic-resistant doors sold exclusively through a global authorized reseller network to home, retail, banking, defence, and high-risk site customers.
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chubbsafes industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Physical Security Products
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (56162), Hardware Retailers (44414)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)
- akta.pro primary industry
- CIT Equipment & Consumables (Cash Boxes, Seals, Smart Safes) (BPAKAIAL)
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Where chubbsafes is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gothenburg
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
chubbsafes business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales (Safes and Security Products): Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling physical security products including graded safes, deposit safes, fireproof safes, filing cabinets, home safes, security cabinets, hotel security boxes, vault doors, and modular vaults. Products are sold through an authorized reseller network with qualified installation and aftermarket service provided by dealers.
- Aftermarket Services: Chubbsafes distribution partners offer maintenance services tailored to operational needs, ensuring long-term performance, compliance, and peace of mind for customers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
chubbsafes product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Chubbsafes manufactures and sells certified physical security products — safes, deposit safes, fireproof safes, fireproof filing cabinets, home safes, security cabinets, hotel security boxes, vault doors, and modular vaults — primarily through a global authorized reseller network. Products are tested and certified to international standards (EN 1143-1, NT Fire 017, EN 1047-1, EN 1300, EN 1522) by independent bodies including ECB•S, RISE, and SABS, serving residential, retail, office, banking, high-risk site, and defence-sector customers.
Product overview
Chubbsafes is a physical security solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of certified safes and security storage products. The portfolio includes seven core product categories: Graded Safes (tested to international security standards), Deposit Safes (for cash handling), Fireproof Safes (for documents and data media), Filing Cabinets (fireproof document storage), Home Safes (residential security), Security Cabinets (storage optimization), and Hotel Security Boxes (hospitality sector). T2 certified product lines (DuoGuard T2, DuoForce T2, TriForce T2, Europa T2) provide enhanced burglary protection tested against advanced modern tools including circular saws and thermal lances. South Africa-exclusive products include Titanium safes, Borox Vault Doors, Diamond doors, and InstaVault modular vaults. Bullet-resistant door products (Armour, Armour Plus) serve high-risk environments. The company operates as part of Gunnebo Safe Storage and maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 manufacturing certifications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SecureDefence: Security solutions for construction companies, government property, critical infrastructure, EU/UN, military, NATO, defence suppliers and OEMs.
- SecureBusiness
- SecureRetail
- SecureLifestyle
Products and services
- Graded Safes Certified safes tested and approved to meet stringent international security standards for burglary protection, available in various grades. Target customers: offices, banks, high-risk sites, and high-value residential applications.
- Deposit Safes Safes designed for secure cash deposits, protecting assets while optimizing cash-handling processes. Target customers: retail environments, banks, and commercial cash-handling operations.
- Fireproof Safes Safes designed to protect paper documents, valuables, and data media from high temperatures and fire damage. Target customers: offices, banks, and homes requiring fire-resistant storage.
- Filing Cabinets Fireproof filing cabinets combining efficient document storage with fire resistance for protecting sensitive documents. Target customers: offices and public sector organizations.
- Home Safes Safes designed for residential use to protect valuables and important belongings from theft and fire when homeowners are away. Target customers: individual householders.
- Security Cabinets Storage cabinets providing enhanced security for bulky valuables with burglary protection, fire resistance, and optimized storage capacity. Target customers: offices, retail, and high-volume storage environments.
- Hotel Security Box Safes designed for hotels, student residences, and high-turnover accommodations to securely store cash, valuables, passports, and sensitive documents. Target customers: hotels, student residences, and high-turnover accommodations.
- DuoGuard T2 Combined protection against burglary (Grades I and II) and fire (60 minutes), certified by ECB•S and RISE. Features Dualite torch-resistant barrier material. Target customers: offices, retail, and high-security commercial environments.
- DuoForce T2 High-security safe range delivering combined protection against burglary and fire across Grade IV T2, Grade V T2, and Grade VI T2 security levels. Target customers: banks, high-risk sites, and certified-enterprise security applications.
- TriForce T2 Triple certified protection from burglary, fire, and explosives across Grade IV T2, Grade V T2, and Grade VI T2 security levels. Target customers: high-risk sites, defence, and critical infrastructure.
- Europa T2 Professional high-security safe protecting from burglary and fire across Grades I, II, and III, T2 certified. Target customers: offices, retail, and banking sectors.
- Titanium Professional high-security safe providing the highest level of protection for cash and valuables, certified by SABS for burglary resistance. Produced and manufactured in South Africa. Target customers: South African banks, high-risk sites, and commercial enterprises.
- Borox Vault Door Certified burglary AND fire resistant vault door providing reinforced protection for banking, financial, mining, and high-risk environments. Available only in South Africa. Target customers: South African banks, mining, and high-risk sites.
- InstaVault Certified modular vaults that are demountable and extendable, providing protection against burglary and drills. Target customers: South African banks and enterprises requiring flexible vault installations.
- Armour Ballistic-Resistant Doors Ballistic-resistant doors providing secure access control in high-risk environments. Solid core timber with firearm-resistant plates. SABS certified G1-G3. Target customers: high-risk sites, defence, and critical infrastructure.
- Armour Plus Steel Doors Multi-purpose steel doors providing protection for external and back-of-house applications. Ballistic (G1-G3), burglary, and optional fire resistance. SABS certified. Target customers: high-risk sites, defence, and commercial security applications.
- Trident Range High-security safe range representing the first ever triple certified protection against burglary, fire, and explosives. Target customers: high-risk sites, defence, and critical infrastructure.
- Chubbsafes 1835 Heritage-inspired safe collection combining traditional design with modern security standards. Target customers: premium residential and heritage-themed office applications.
Companies that use chubbsafes
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
chubbsafes technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
chubbsafes partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Gunnebo GroupcoreChubbsafes is a registered trademark of Chubb plc used under license by Gunnebo. The brand has been marketed by global security provider Gunnebo since 2000, combining Chubbsafes' long-standing expertise with Gunnebo's global reach and innovation capabilities in safe storage solutions.
- WITTKOPPminorWITTKOPP, a renowned manufacturer with a 167-year legacy in high-security lock systems, has joined the Gunnebo group and become part of Gunnebo Safe Storage. WITTKOPP manufactures high-security lock systems for safes, vaults, and secure storage applications.
- TecnosicurezzaminorTecnosicurezza, a leading manufacturer of locks and security systems for safes, vaults and ATMs, has been a partner of Chubbsafes for many years and is now also part of the Gunnebo family. The company specializes in locks and security systems for physical security applications.
- ECB•S (European Certification Body)coreIndependent European certification body that tests and certifies Chubbsafes products according to EN standards for burglary and fire resistance, ensuring products meet stringent international security requirements.
- RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden)coreSwedish research institute that provides independent fire resistance certification for Chubbsafes products, including testing according to NT Fire 017 standards for paper document protection.
- SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)coreSouth African national standards body providing certification for Chubbsafes products manufactured in South Africa, particularly the Titanium safe range and Armour bullet-resistant doors.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
chubbsafes competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SentrySafe: Leading US-based manufacturer of fire-resistant and security safes for home and office use. Directly comparable product portfolio (fire/water-resistant safes) sold through retail and B2B channels; closest North American analogue to Chubbsafes' home/office safe lines.
- Format Tresorbau: German manufacturer of certified safes, vault doors, and high-security storage products with ECB•S/VdS certifications. Directly comparable in product category, certification framework (EN 1143-1), and European distribution model.
- Rosengrens: UK-based manufacturer of high-security safes, strongrooms, and vault doors for banks, cash centres, and high-risk environments. Closest UK peer with overlapping banking/cash-handling customer base and similar certification-driven positioning.
- Hamilton Safe: US manufacturer of UL-listed safes, vault doors, and modular vaults for financial, retail, and government customers. Comparable in certified high-security products and banking/cash-handling end markets.
- American Security (AMSEC): US-based safe manufacturer offering burglary and fire-resistant safes, vault doors, and gun safes for commercial and residential use. Comparable product portfolio with similar certification-driven (UL) positioning in North America.
- Hartmann Tresore: German safe manufacturer producing certified safes, vault doors, and security cabinets for commercial and high-net-worth customers. Direct European competitor with overlapping VdS/ECB•S certification framework.
Broad incumbents
- dormakaba (Kaba Mas): Swiss-listed global access and security solutions provider whose Kaba Mas unit manufactures high-security locks and vault doors. Broader portfolio (locks, access control, doors) but overlaps in certified high-security locks and vault doors used in banking and government.
- ASSA ABLOY: Swedish-listed global leader in locks and physical security access solutions. Comparable through high-security locks (EN 1300-equivalent certifications) and safe lock supply; competes indirectly as a broad incumbent rather than a safe specialist.
Regional players
- Godrej & Boyce (Godrej Security Solutions): India-based manufacturer of safes, lockers, and home security products serving South Asian markets. Comparable in home safe and locker offerings; relevant regional peer for Chubbsafes' India and Southeast Asia distribution.
Others
- WITTKOPP: High-security lock manufacturer for safes, vaults, and ATMs — now part of Gunnebo Safe Storage alongside Chubbsafes. Included as an enabling/adjacent supplier whose lock systems are integrated into Chubbsafes' certified products.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about chubbsafes
What does chubbsafes do?
Chubbsafes manufactures and sells certified physical security products — safes, deposit safes, fireproof safes, fireproof filing cabinets, home safes, security cabinets, hotel security boxes, vault doors, and modular vaults — primarily through a global authorized reseller network. Products are tested and certified to international standards (EN 1143-1, NT Fire 017, EN 1047-1, EN 1300, EN 1522) by independent bodies including ECB•S, RISE, and SABS, serving residential, retail, office, banking, high-risk site, and defence-sector customers.
Is chubbsafes a public or private company?
chubbsafes is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was chubbsafes founded?
chubbsafes was founded in 1835.
Where is chubbsafes based?
chubbsafes is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does chubbsafes make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales (Safes and Security Products) is the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Services.
Who are chubbsafes's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SentrySafe, Format Tresorbau, Rosengrens, Hamilton Safe, American Security (AMSEC) and Hartmann Tresore. Broad incumbents are dormakaba (Kaba Mas) and ASSA ABLOY. Godrej & Boyce (Godrej Security Solutions) is listed as a regional player. WITTKOPP is listed as an others.
Does chubbsafes have an API?
No public API is recorded for chubbsafes.
What industry is chubbsafes in?
chubbsafes's product category is Physical Security Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAKAIAL, CIT Equipment & Consumables (Cash Boxes, Seals, Smart Safes). Its NAICS code is 56162 and its SIC code is 5070.