As customer expectations shift from purely physical access control toward connected, user-focused security, established manufacturers are integrating mechanical reliability with smart home automation. Founded in Mondragón in 1948 by Feliciano Aranzabal, Spanish security specialist IFAM has evolved from its iconic zinc-alloy Serie Z padlocks into a global provider of comprehensive locksmithing and access control systems across more than 75 countries. Backed by AENOR and IQNET certifications and subsidiaries in Spain, France, the UK, and Colombia, the company offers an extensive portfolio ranging from mechanical cylinders, lockout-tagout industrial safety systems, and vehicle anti-theft devices to advanced Bluetooth, RF, and RFID access controls.
Marta Aguirrebeña, Marketing Manager at IFAM, outlines the company’s expanded connected lineup, including the Sentinel 71 and 72 digital door viewers, the P121 IoT electronic padlock, and the G5 key safe managed via the IFAM app.
A brief description of the company and its activities.
Marta Aguirrebeña: IFAM is a Spanish company founded in 1948 in Mondragón by Feliciano Aranzabal. It began as a manufacturer of padlocks and quickly gained recognition in the Spanish market for the quality of its products, especially its zinc-alloy Serie Z padlocks, which remain one of its most in-demand product lines. Over time, IFAM has expanded its product catalogue and services through a continuous commitment to innovation.
Today, IFAM is positioned as a provider of global security solutions within the locksmithing sector, offering products and services designed to meet the evolving needs of customers and markets. Quality and continuous improvement remain core principles of the company’s activity, supported by certifications from AENOR and IQNET. In line with this commitment, IFAM continuously reviews and improves its processes to ensure efficient operations and effective customer service.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
M.A: The company’s main areas of activity are the design, development, and manufacture of security solutions for access control and protection. Its product range includes cylinders, locks, deadbolts, padlocks, and anti-theft devices for motorcycles and bicycles, as well as complementary mechanical and electronic security systems.
IFAM also focuses on developing innovative solutions that combine functionality, reliability, and ease of use, to respond to the needs of both residential and professional customers.
What’s the news about new products/services?
M.A: IFAM has expanded its catalogue with a range of new connected security and smart home solutions designed to enhance control, convenience, and remote management. These additions include the Sentinel 71 and Sentinel 72 digital door viewers, which modernise traditional door access monitoring, as well as the IB-1 digital doorbell and the CA11 camera, developed to improve visitor identification and visual surveillance.
The new range also features the G5 key safe with IFAM APP gateway, enabling secure key storage and connected access management, and the P121 IoT electronic padlock, which combines the reliability of a traditional padlock with the advantages of digital control and connectivity. Completing the portfolio is the PS101F smart plug, bringing automation and remote-control capabilities to everyday electrical devices.
Together, these products reflect IFAM’s commitment to innovative security solutions that integrate physical protection with connectivity, automation, and intelligent management. This expanded portfolio addresses the evolving needs of both residential and professional users, offering greater flexibility, convenience, and control across a wide range of applications.
What are the ranges of products/services?
M.A: IFAM’s product ranges include access security solutions, such as cylinders, locks, deadbolts, security shields, door closers, key safes and electronic access devices; padlocks, including brass, combination, high-security and corrosion-resistant models, as well as related accessories; industrial safety and lockout-tagout products for energy isolation and maintenance safety; and mobility security solutions for bicycles and motorcycles, such as disc locks, chain locks, cable locks, U-locks and anchors.
The company also offers connected and IoT-based security products within its access range.
What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
M.A: What began as a company specialised in padlocks has evolved into a global security brand offering a broad portfolio of products and solutions for a wide range of applications. Having established a strong position in Spain, IFAM successfully expanded its portfolio beyond its traditional padlock range to include cylinders, locks, deadbolts, motorcycle and bicycle anti-theft solutions, as well as a wide variety of complementary security products. This strategic evolution has enabled the company to become a provider of comprehensive security solutions for the locksmithing and access protection sector.
In parallel, IFAM has strengthened its international presence through its subsidiaries IFAM Seguridad (Spain), IFAM France, IFAM UK, and IFAM Colombia. Today, the company’s products and solutions are available in more than 75 countries, reinforcing its position as a trusted security brand with a global reach.
What can you tell us about market trends?
M.A: The security market is evolving beyond traditional mechanical protection towards connected, intelligent, and user-focused solutions. As customer expectations change, security is increasingly defined not only by protection, but also by convenience, connectivity, and efficient access management.
Throughout its history, IFAM has adapted to these developments by continuously expanding its portfolio, from traditional cylinders, padlocks, and locks to magnetic, electrical, electronic, code-based, biometric, and smart connected solutions. Today, products such as electronic cylinders, digital door viewers, video doorbells, connected cameras, smart padlocks, and digital key safes reflect the growing demand for integrated security and connectivity.
At IFAM, we believe the future of security lies in combining innovation, technology, and trust. Our commitment is to continue developing solutions that meet evolving market needs while maintaining the quality, reliability, and expertise that have defined the company for more than 70 years.
What are the most innovative products/services marketed?
M.A: Among IFAM’s most innovative solutions are its advanced access-control systems, which combine technologies such as RF, Bluetooth and RFID to provide secure, flexible and intelligent access management.
The portfolio includes electronic and electromechanical solutions such as the IREKI electronic cylinder, RF-based access systems, RFID credentials, and a range of connected products
including digital door viewers, video doorbells, cameras, smart plugs and digital key safes. Managed through the IFAM app, these solutions offer greater convenience, control and security for residential, commercial and connected environments.
By integrating mechanical and electronic technologies, IFAM delivers complete access-management solutions tailored to modern security requirements. Our goal is to make access control smarter, more secure and easier to manage, while maintaining the reliability and quality that have defined the brand for more than 70 years.
What estimations do you have for the second half of 2026?
M.A: For the second half of 2026, IFAM expects to continue a stable growth path. As an established Spanish manufacturer with an international footprint and a diversified product portfolio, the company will continue to focus on innovation, product development, catalogue expansion, and the reinforcement of its presence in key markets. Quality, process control, and customer service will remain strategic priorities.
In addition, IFAM will further enhance its market visibility through participation in international and national trade fairs, as well as virtual events, to maintain close contact with customers and stay aligned with market developments.
