We are proud to look back at 75 years of company history and highlight the milestones that have led to where we are today. And there is much more to come, so we hope you call by on a regular basis. Who would have thought 75 years ago that Securiton would be one of the leading international providers of alarm and security systems today? What began on the kitchen table at the director’s home has now grown into a company with 33 locations around the world and more than 770 employees. We dive into the Securiton archive and get to the bottom of our history. Join us on this journey through time or take a look into the future. We will keep you regularly informed with updates through the anniversary year. Safe to say it’s worthwhile to scroll through the pages now and then in order to discover new things.
Securiton AG was officially founded with its entry in the commercial register on 22 July 1948.
In 1950, a Securiton intrusion alarm system was installed in Ghana – the starting signal for many other export activities.
The first few years were characterised by convincing people and looking for suitable premises. Securiton’s first customers came from Western Switzerland.
With the creation of the Wächterzeitung, Securitas pools together the various sources of information in a magazine and gives a few pages to Securiton to present the emerging company.
The Signaphon and Telealarm are extremely versatile in use and are also of great economic importance.
One of the first interesting orders for Securiton of South Africa (Pty) Ltd. was to safeguard various exhibits in a world-famous exhibition dedicated to gold production.
For some time now, Securiton has been using ultrasound to protect rooms – the latest innovation in the field of intrusion protection.
Securiton takes part in the Muba for the 14th time in succession since 1952, showcasing its latest alarm systems for fires, intrusion, hold-ups and operational monitoring.
October will see Securiton leave Birkenstrasse and move into the new building on Alpenstrasse.
Securiton has its own bank branch in the new building on Alpenstrasse. This serves as a model for Securiton’s intrusion and hold-up detectors.
Initially, Securiton was primarily known for its intrusion and hold-up alarm systems. At the same time, however, it also sold all kinds of fire detectors.
In the 1960s, the then PTT was looking for strong partners to operate and finance an alarm transmission service in Switzerland. Securiton AG and Cerberus AG (today Siemens Schweiz AG) accepted the challenge.
In order to test and demonstrate the suitability of different fire detectors for different types of fires, a fire test room was set up in our new building.
Securiton’s new seismic microphones skilfully detect any attempted break-in without false alarms.
A quarter of a century has passed and we are only just getting started. In its first 25 years, Securiton has had an eventful history.
After 10 years, space is at a premium at head office in Zollikofen. To combat this, office pavilion 1 is now being erected at impressive speed.
In order to expand its range in line with the market, the Group has acquired Contrafeu AG.
For decades, the Federal Republic of Germany has been Switzerland’s most important trading partner. A contract for sales representation was signed with Artur Schmidt in 1979.
Landshut Castle, located between Burgdorf and Solothurn, is the only moated castle in the canton of Bern. Securiton was commissioned by the canton to supply technical safety equipment here.
Thanks to the use of state-of-the-art electronic components – the microprocessor – numerous additional functions have been integrated into the control panel.
Securiton began installing numerous security systems at the CERN research centre in 1985.
A new warehouse is being built with a storage area linking to the current main building. Additional office space will also be created on the upper floor.
The SMS 5000 is a combined intrusion and hold-up alarm system. It is used to monitor a situation and then process the information, in addition to triggering the necessary measures.
The Securiton March was premiered on 9 September as part of a concert. The composer is Ernst Schmocker, deputy workshop manager at Securiton.
On 1 June 1989, Securiton assumed full responsibility for Ascom Hasler AG’s intrusion and hold-up alarm systems division.
The International Trade Fair for Security, which took place in Zurich from 23 to 26 May 1989, has become one of the most important events in this field in Europe.
With Securisoft, the customer no longer receives a solution that only covers part of their security needs, but instead an integrated solution for the most diverse problem areas of intrusion, fire, water, and so on.
Securiton has moved into a new home in Eastern Switzerland. The new office offers plenty of space for all employees.
After two years of intensive preparations, the SQS certificate was handed over to Securiton on 16 November 1992.
Securiton has acquired all patents and distribution rights for the products of Multisafe AG from Schaan (FL). This acquisition was an ideal addition to Securiton’s range of sophisticated alarm and security systems.
Securiton AG has had a website on the Internet since May 1996.
The SecuriPro® universal modular security system is a global innovation featuring decentralised intelligence.
The newly created presentation and training wing in Zollikofen welcomed the first customers.
The “La Bérée” security house opened its doors in autumn 1997.
In 1998, Securiton AG celebrates 50 years of success in the security branch.
The new Securiton mission statement issued to employees takes account of today’s challenges and forms the basis of the process management system.
Reliability, complexity and ease of use – the holy trinity of requirements for modern security systems is now also available for small and medium-sized alarm systems.
Changes and new appointments in senior management at the Securitas Group came into effect on 1 July 2001. The appointment of Patrick Yenni as the new Head of UB A&S is crucial for Securiton.
Securiton passed the audit in October 2001 and was awarded the new SQS certificate in line with ISO 9001:2000.
Securiton AG has become the new official supplier to the Swiss Armed Forces. Within the next three years, it will deliver eight UewSyst surveillance systems to the Armed Forces for object protection.
Securiton AG now becomes the competence centre for security and special fire detectors.
Art is valuable, especially if the artist’s name is Paul Klee. Helped by Securiton and Securitas, the famous painter’s works were transferred to the new exhibition centre without any problems.
After two years as Head of Sales Switzerland, Guido Portmann took over as CEO of Securiton on 1 January 2005.
The “Sicherheit 05” trade fair sees the launch of the new face of Securiton. The curtain is raised on a trend-setting market presence.
The Securitas Group now holds a majority stake in Bixi Systems AG, which specialises in electronic access control and personnel time management.
Securiton has taken over Industrie Technik IPS GmbH in Munich. The company will now be affiliated with Securiton GmbH in Achern, Germany.
MetaPhysics has focused on the development and production of the TSC 515 line-type temperature sensor cable, which Securiton has been selling around the world for years.
The new SecuriRAS® ASD 535 marks another milestone in the development of high-class aspirating smoke detectors.
After Slovakia, Securiton is now also present in Hungary.
On 1 April 2008, Securiton AG joined the collective labour agreement (CLA) of Swissmem, the leading association for both SMEs and major corporations in the Swiss technology industry.
The cooperation with Bajaj Electricals Ltd. was set out in a detailed contract at the end of last year, and Securiton in India was given the go-ahead in March of this year.
Already successfully deployed by the Swiss Armed Forces, the system was delivered to the Nordic Battlegroup in record time.
The new building in Zollikofen meets the impending need for modernisation while also impressing thanks to its contemporary architectural design and excellent usability.
For decades, the Serbian market has traditionally been one of the strongest in Europe for Securiton. This success story is to be continued with some well-known customers.
The concept for double the protection. In addition to the active system, an autonomous secondary system operates in parallel, which seamlessly assumes full operation in the event of a failure.
This innovative software has been redeveloped based on Microsoft’s current platform, making it intuitive to use, ergonomic and fit for the future.
The latest technologies in the field of mobile monitoring open up new possibilities.
The new SecuriSafe intrusion and access control system combines pioneering technologies with tried-and-tested elements.
Securiton AG attaches great importance to innovative spirit and constantly launches new products on the market: SecuriFire 500, CCD 573X or MCD 573X-S.
The sophisticated monitoring system quickly and reliably sends an alarm when the slightest change is detected.
The combined smoke and heat detectors from Securiton tell the people in the affected area what they should do.
The Securiton culture pyramid comprises three levels: values, personal responsibility and focus on results. At this year's Tour de Suisse (employee event), the management presented the culture pyramid that was drawn up at management workshops.
The Securitas Group has acquired a majority stake in Listec GmbH, based in Isen near Munich. The company is a leading developer and manufacturer of sensor cables for temperature monitoring.
With SecuriSafe Comfort, the user always has the security situation in the building under control.
The company and its 60 employees develops, manufactures and sells acoustic systems for evacuation purposes as well as acoustic and clock systems in Oberbüren.
At the beginning of the year, the Securitas Group merged its access control system activities within one company.
Dübendorf is home to a building that is unique in the world. The modular research and innovation building NEST (Next Evolution in Sustainable Building Technologies): New construction methods and real-life living and working environments are tested on several floors.
In the SecuriLead programme, every employee is challenged to contribute to the common success.
The security industry is increasingly using digital platforms to simplify the networking of products, systems, employees and customers.
With SecuriLocate Drone (today SecuriDrone), Securiton now offers a mobile security service that enables customers to detect, identify and locate drones.
Securiton AG has succeeded in converging the video surveillance system and intrusion alarm system.
Martin Altorfer will take over as CEO of Securiton AG on 1 January 2023. He succeeds Guido Portmann, who will be taking early retirement in spring 2023.
A look into the future - this is what Securiton's new product and system solutions look like.
