What Primion does

Primion Technology GmbH is a German-headquartered, privately held provider of converged physical security and workforce management solutions, founded in 1994 and operating across seven European countries (Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland) with 470+ employees and 5,000+ customers. Its core offering is the proprietary pSM (prime Security Management) platform, which integrates access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and time tracking into a unified management layer, supported by a software suite (prime WebAccess for access control, prime WebTime and prime Time for workforce management) and a mechatronic hardware line including pKT digital cylinders (G3/G4), door handles, cabinet locks, the IDT 32 control panel, and the ADT 1110 time recording terminal. The MyPrimion mobile app extends booking and workflow functions to field staff on smartphones and tablets.

The company sells through a direct enterprise field-sales motion via local offices in each country, targeting regulated verticals including airports, public administration, critical infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and trade & logistics. Named customers include Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport, DB Schenker, Soudal, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, and the Province of Antwerp. Revenue is generated across five streams: recurring software subscriptions (prime WebAccess, prime WebTime, prime Time), hardware sales, implementation services, managed maintenance and support, and product training. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed except for training (€450 per participant for a one-day fundamentals course, €800 for a two-day advanced course). Deep integrations with SAP HR, SDWorx/eBlox payroll, and Cipal Schaubroeck create high switching costs in enterprise deployments.

The firm holds sector certifications (VdS Schadenverhütung, BHE, ENS Medium Level in Spain, ISO 9001) and technology partnerships (LEGIC for RFID, AXIS Communications and Milestone Systems for video, Splashtop for remote support). It is independently owned with no identified parent company, private equity backing, or institutional investors; ownership structure is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Primion

Legal name

Primion Technology GmbH

Website

https://primion.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Primion Technology GmbH is a German-founded (1994), privately held provider of converged physical security and workforce management solutions, selling proprietary software (pSM platform, prime WebAccess, prime WebTime) and mechatronic hardware to 5,000+ enterprise and public-sector customers across seven European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security & Workforce Management Software

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

Keywords

• Access control systems
• Workforce management software
• Converged security solutions
• Mechatronic locking hardware
• Time recording systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Stetten Am Kalten Markt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Subscription): Recurring software licenses for access control (prime WebAccess), workforce management (prime WebTime, prime Time), and integrated security solutions. Software runs cloud-based with subscription model.
2. Hardware Products: Mechatronic access control hardware including digital cylinders, door handles, cabinet locks, control panels, and time recording terminals. Hardware products include pKT Digital Cylinder G3/G4, pKT Door handle, pKT Cabinet lock, IDT 32, ADT 1110.
3. Implementation Services: Expert project delivery including audit, consulting, production, installation, and commissioning. Services ensure smooth deployment and integration with existing systems.
4. Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing support with guaranteed spare-part availability, remote assistance, 24-hour service options, fixed maintenance intervals, and software maintenance options.
5. Training Services: Product training programs including Fundamentals (1 day) and Advanced (2 days) courses for application administrators and users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Primion sells a converged security and workforce management solution built around its proprietary pSM (prime Security Management) platform, combining software for access control, time recording, and integrated security monitoring with mechatronic hardware such as digital cylinders, door handles, and control panels. Offerings are sold as customized, integrated deployments to enterprise and public-sector customers across Europe, with implementation, training, and 24/7 maintenance services bundled around the platform.

Product overview

Primion offers a converged security and workforce management solution portfolio spanning both software and hardware. The core software platform includes prime WebAccess for access control, prime WebTime and prime Time for workforce management/time recording, and the pSM (prime Security Management) platform for integrated security monitoring. Hardware products include mechatronic access control devices: pKT Digital Cylinders (G3 for indoor, G4 for outdoor), pKT Door Handles, and pKT Cabinet Locks, along with IDT 32 control panels for alarm/video surveillance and ADT 1110 time recording terminals. The MyPrimion App provides mobile access to booking functions. The portfolio is unified through the pSM platform, which integrates access control, video surveillance, and alarm monitoring into a single management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• prime WebAccess: Software for access control, protecting buildings and assets from unauthorised access with flexible, reliable systems.
• prime WebTime
• prime Time
• MyPrimion App

Products and services

• prime WebAccess Access control software that protects buildings and assets from unauthorized access with flexible, reliable systems, designed for enterprise and public-sector security deployments.
• prime WebTime Time recording software that enables reliable work time tracking and comprehensive analyses, available on-site or for remote work, for organizations managing hourly workforces.
• prime Time Workforce management and time registration software with a powerful calculation engine, flexible mobile access, and user-friendly interface for automated time tracking across complex employment conditions and payroll integration.
• pSM Platform (prime Security Management) Integrated security platform that combines data from access control and surveillance into a central platform, providing real-time alerts and actionable insights across multiple security systems.
• MyPrimion App Mobile application enabling access to booking functions and workflow actions on smartphones or tablets, designed for sales and field staff working remotely.
• pKT Digital Cylinder G3 Digital cylinder with integrated electronics for indoor use, replacing conventional lock cylinders as part of Primion's mechatronic access control portfolio.
• pKT Digital Cylinder G4 Digital cylinder designed for outdoor installations, extending the mechatronic access control portfolio to exterior doors and gates.
• pKT Door Handle Electronic door handle with integrated reading unit for access control, offering keyless entry on interior and exterior doors.
• pKT Cabinet Lock Electronic RFID-based lock that replaces conventional profile cylinders in furniture and cabinets, offering keyless access for storage and sensitive enclosures.
• IDT 32 Control panel for alarm monitoring, fire detection, and video surveillance integration, serving as an on-site hub for the pSM platform.
• ADT 1110 Innovative time recording terminal with high user ergonomics, used by employees for clocking in and out at the workplace.
• Customer Delivery Services Primion's professional services covering audit, consulting, production, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance with guaranteed spare-part availability, remote assistance, and 24-hour service options to keep systems running efficiently.
• Product Training Programs Product training programs for application administrators and users, including a 1-day Starter fundamentals course (€450 per participant) and a 2-day Advanced course (€800 per participant) covering configuration, calendar setup, and combined real-world exercises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Secures 9,500+ doors and manages 30,000+ access rights at University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration between UKE's SAP HR system and Primion's platform for anonymized, GDPR-compliant employee data transfer. The integration enables seamless synchronization of employee information for access rights management.
• Cipal SchaubroeckcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayroll integration partner for Province of Antwerp implementation. Three-way collaboration between Primion, the Province, and Cipal Schaubroeck ensures legislative updates are reflected across both time tracking and payroll systems.
• SDWorx (eBlox)coreTechnology or IntegrationPayroll systems integration for Soudal manufacturing facilities. Primion's system integrates seamlessly with eBlox from SDWorx for automated reporting on work hours, absences, and workforce performance metrics.
• LEGICcoreTechnology or IntegrationLEGIC advant RFID technology integrated into staff ID cards providing high-security access capabilities across facilities. State-of-the-art RFID technology for staff identification and access control.
• VdS SchadenverhütungminorOthersCertification body for loss prevention and security technology. Primion maintains VdS certification for security standards compliance.
• BHE (Bundesverband Sicherheitstechnik und Einbruchschutz)minorOthersGerman trade association for security technology. Primion maintains BHE certification for security solutions quality assurance.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nedap: Dutch company offering AEOS access control and Nedap Workforce Management — a very similar converged physical-security and time-recording product mix targeting enterprise and public-sector customers across Europe.
• dormakaba: Swiss-based global player in access control, door hardware, and workforce/time management; competes head-to-head with Primion's mechatronic cylinders and enterprise security platform across the same European footprint.
• Salto Systems: Spanish-origin electronic access control and locking solutions provider; directly comparable on mechatronic cylinders, door handles, and cloud-ready access control software for enterprise and commercial real estate.
• HID Global (Assa Abloy): Leading global access control and identity solutions brand under Assa Abloy; competes in card readers, controllers, and integrated security software used by the same enterprise verticals Primion serves.
• Genetec: Canadian-headquartered PSIM/unified security platform provider (Security Center); competes most directly with Primion's pSM platform for integrated access, video, and alarm management in enterprise deployments.
• AMAG Technology: Access control and integrated security provider (Symmetry platform) serving enterprise, government, and healthcare — overlapping customer segments and use cases with Primion's pSM and prime WebAccess offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Large incumbent in building security, access control, and integrated building management; overlaps with Primion's airport, manufacturing, and critical-infrastructure solutions as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent in building management systems including access control, video surveillance, and security operations; competes with Primion in large enterprise, airport, and industrial deployments.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Broad security systems provider offering access control, video surveillance, and integrated management software; competes with Primion across commercial, industrial, and public-sector verticals in Europe.

Emerging players

• Brivo: US-based cloud-native access control provider; represents the SaaS-first model of competition that could pressure Primion's on-prem-leaning pSM platform in mid-market and multi-site deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PrimionTechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/primion

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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