The Comelit Group S.p.A. has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Ritto, a long-established German brand specializing in door communication systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. With this strategic acquisition,...
New round of financing raises Verkada’s valuation to $5.8 billion
The market for physical security technologies remains an attractive field for investors. US company Verkada, a provider of an AI-powered platform for building security and operational processes, has achieved a company valuation of $5.8 billion in a new round of...
Czech companies expand through acquisitions in Germany
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in Czech company acquisitions in Germany. Against the backdrop of economic challenges in individual sectors of the German economy, Czech companies are making targeted use of new market opportunities. This...
SALTO WECOSYSTEM makes strategic investment in mechanical door hardware
Strengthening innovation and supply chain resilience A new strategic milestone in the security and access control market: On 21 January 2026, SALTO WECOSYSTEM announced a significant investment in ATZ S.A., a well-established Portuguese manufacturer of high-quality...
WinGuard Certified to VdS 3534
Tested quality for SOCs: WinGuard meets VdS requirements for Security Operation Centers Advancis Software & Services GmbH, an international provider of software-based security and building management solutions, is pleased to announce that its WinGuard X5 PSIM...
Germany: Strategic merger in security technology
G&N Group acquires WIESENT Sicherheitssysteme GmbH The G&N Group is consistently continuing its growth course in security technology and expanding its nationwide presence through the merger with WIESENT Sicherheitssysteme GmbH. The established specialist...
Kooi strengthens market position in Germany with acquisition of Video Guard
Kooi Trading B.V., a specialist in mobile temporary video surveillance, is acquiring Addsecure Smart Surveillance GmbH, known on the market under the brand name Video Guard. With this move, Kooi is taking a strategically important step towards growth in the German...
KÖTTER Personal Service opens new branch in Wuppertal in Germany
KÖTTER Personal Service is continuing its successful growth trajectory and opened a new branch in Wuppertal on 16 January 2026. With the new location at Hoeftstraße 35, the company is further expanding its regional presence in North Rhine-Westphalia and strengthening...
Hochiki Middle East receives award for active fire safety solution at Intersec 2026
Hochiki Middle East was honoured with the ‘Best Active Fire Safety Product’ award at the prestigious Intersec Awards 2026 in Dubai. The award was given to the ACD Multisensor with CO, which was recognised for its innovative strength and contribution to increasing life...
Germany: Integration complete – WAKO becomes KÖTTER Security
Completion of integration strengthens uniform brand image Full continuity for customers and employees The nationwide KÖTTER Security Group has successfully completed the integration of the WAKO Group. Since 1 January 2026, the security service provider, which is...

