Our history
For over 25 years, Consel Group has stood for well-designed solutions in the fields of access control, perimeter protection and high-security – from development and distribution to installation.
How did it all begin? Find out more.
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How it all began
25 years ago, Francis Seijas, founder and current CEO of Consel Group AG, laid the foundation for the company with the establishment of Consel Autocontrol GmbH. What began as a side project, while Seijas was working in a senior position at the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), soon developed into an entrepreneurial vision with great potential.
A clear step forward
In 2011, Francis Seijas made a far-reaching decision: he left his position at the SBB, transformed the company into a public limited company, and began focusing entirely on Consel. This strategic shift marked the beginning of a dynamic growth phase. In its early years, Consel Group AG primarily acted as a systems integrator for third-party products. However, driven by technical ambition and the desire to create better solutions, Seijas soon began to optimise existing products and to develop proprietary ones.
From idea to proprietary product
With the QUIVO bollard series, Consel launched its first in-house development, followed by the urbanstar bollard line. Shortly afterwards came the mobile vehicle barrier ARMIS ONE, which is now used in numerous cities worldwide to provide mobile access control. This represented a milestone in the company’s product development.
Innovation as a growth driver
A consistent focus on innovation continues to shape the development of Consel Group. Where standard solutions are insufficient, Consel creates bespoke security concepts that are functional, design-oriented, and tailored to each client. Under the leadership of Francis Seijas, the in-house engineering team has developed numerous specialised solutions in recent years for demanding clients such as the Swiss Confederation, the SBB, museums, banks, industrial firms, and diplomatic institutions.
Expansion with foresight
With the founding of Consel Protec d.o.o. in 2022, Consel Group established its own technology company in Croatia, a strategic move to strengthen delivery capabilities and ensure quality assurance. To meet growing demand from Germany, Consel Deutschland GmbH was founded in May 2025, based in Stuttgart. This represented a logical step in the expansion into one of Consel’s key markets.
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