Schulte-Schlagbaum Aktiengesellschaft: directors' dealings · Germany · BaFin

About Schulte-Schlagbaum Aktiengesellschaft

Schulte-Schlagbaum Aktiengesellschaft (ISIN: DE0007190001, ticker: SSS.DE) is a German industrial company listed on Xetra/Frankfurt (DAX/MDAX/SDAX). Headquartered in Velbert, Germany, the group is rooted in a long-standing security-hardware tradition and today focuses on highly engineered components, systems and solutions for the locking and organisation of buildings. Its profile is best understood as a specialized access-solutions provider combining mechanical engineering, electronics and software. Founded in 1833, Schulte-Schlagbaum has one of the longer operating histories among German listed industrial companies. The business originally started in lockmaking and gradually evolved from traditional mechanical locks toward more advanced locking systems, electronic access technologies and software-enabled applications. This historical continuity matters for investors: it shows a company that has repeatedly adapted its portfolio to changing customer requirements while preserving a clear niche identity. The group’s main business lines include mechanical locks and locking hardware, electronic locking systems, access-control solutions, cylinders and related components, as well as software solutions supporting professional guest management and building access workflows. The SAFE-O-TRONIC access product family is emblematic of the company’s shift toward digitalized security and access control. In practical terms, Schulte-Schlagbaum sells not just hardware, but integrated systems that help customers manage entry, permissions, organization and billing in professional environments. Its end-markets are diversified across accommodation, education, healthcare, leisure facilities, catering, industrial and administrative uses. This broad customer base provides a degree of resilience, although the company remains exposed to investment cycles in construction, refurbishment and IT/security upgrades. Competitive positioning is that of a niche, mid-sized, independent specialist rather than a mass-market commodity supplier. That can be attractive where technical differentiation, reliability and system integration matter more than scale alone. Geographically, the company is anchored in Germany and serves selected international markets through its group structure and commercial relationships. Recent company communications around financial year 2024 highlighted a challenging environment for the mechanical production segment, but also reported an improved consolidated result. Another notable point was the Austrian subsidiary novacom software gmbh, which achieved the highest revenue in its corporate history in 2024. The group also introduced a new brand identity, which suggests an effort to sharpen market visibility and align its mechanical and software offerings under a more cohesive commercial message.