Press release

WADDINXVEEN, 16. July 2025

HTC Group B.V., European market leader for speed gates, announces the acquisition of all activities of TESCON Sicherheitssysteme AG, the leading German manufacturer of high-security bollards, road blockers and anti-terrorism security solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens HTC's position in the growing market for critical infrastructure security.

Over more than 20 years, TESCON Sicherheitssysteme AG has developed into a respected specialist for sophisticated security solutions. The German company supplies certified systems to protect critical infrastructure, airports, government facilities and temporary security applications against vehicle attacks involving trucks weighing up to 30 tonnes travelling at 80 km/h.

Peter Thun, CEO of HTC Group B.V., explains: "The acquisition of TESCON strengthens our position in the high-security market. TESCON has decades of experience in manufacturing crash-tested high-security products and implementing sophisticated security projects. This expertise fits perfectly with our mission to make vehicle access points more secure. The combination of bollards, roadblockers and speed gates ensures that an access point is completely burglar-proof and protected against vehicle attacks. All these activities will be bundled in the new company Tescon Security GmbH."

Market leadership in Europe
With this acquisition, HTC Group B.V. strengthens its position as the European market leader for vehicle access systems. Tescon's strong presence in Europe, the Middle East and other international markets complements HTC's Dutch base and growing European network.

Tescon will continue to operate under its own brand name and maintain its production site in Salzgitter. The Tescon management team will continue its day-to-day activities, while both companies will collaborate on product integration and market expansion.

Robert-Jan Karsman, co-owner of HTC Group B.V., adds: "The market demands complete solutions, not individual components. Customers want a single point of contact for their entire perimeter security needs – from planning to service. Thanks to the acquisition, we can now better meet this demand. This not only strengthens our offering, but also our promise to customers: simplicity, safety and maximum security."