# Paxton > Brighton-headquartered, family-owned designer and manufacturer of access control, door entry, wireless door handle and video surveillance systems, founded in Lewes in 1985 and selling through installers in over 60 countries. - Website: https://www.paxton-access.com/ - Phone: +44 1273 811011 - Email: support@paxton.co.uk - Address: Paxton House, Home Farm Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9HU, United Kingdom - Get in touch: https://www.paxton-access.com/contact-us/ Items marked _(awaiting verification)_ are claims that haven't been confirmed by an independent source yet. ## About Paxton - Category: Security technology manufacturer - Founded: 1985 - Based in: Brighton, United Kingdom - Operates in: United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, South Africa - Sectors: security technology manufacturer, access control systems, door entry systems, video surveillance, electrical equipment manufacturing ## Services and products - Access control systems - Door entry systems - Wireless door handles - Video surveillance ## At a glance - UK PSTI statement of compliance for consumer connectable products _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ - Member of the Security Industry Association (US) – third-party claim _(awaiting verification: Found on seam.co)_ - Sussex Business Awards 2024 finalist (Large Business, International Business, Employer of the Year); 2022 International Business of the Year and Best Customer Service; 2019 Large Business of the Year _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ - Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2024: Security Training Initiative of the Year (finalist) _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ - Best Companies 2023: 22nd Best Company to Work For, 1st Best Manufacturer to Work For _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ - PSi Premier Awards 2023: Access Control Product of the Year – Paxton10 Door Controller _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ - The Dynamic Awards 2023 finalists; British Security Awards CSR finalist; Facilities Management Awards 2024; Eastbourne Business Awards 2017/2019; European Business Awards 2019 'Ones to Watch'; Sunday Times International Track 200 2016 (154th) _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ - Around 30,000 buildings secured globally each year; colleagues in 12 countries; exports to over 60 countries _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ ## Case studies - [Midlands Electrical Fire and Security Ltd](https://www.paxton-access.com/za/michelin/) ## Testimonials > Michelin wanted to secure their main gates and areas that were closed to the public. Once Net2 was installed and they saw how simple it was to use, the decision was made to extend the system to more doors around the site. > — Richard McCredie, Installer, Midlands Electrical Fire and Security Ltd ([source](https://www.paxton-access.com/za/michelin/)) > The security team had no problems learning Net2. The software is intuitive and they picked it up really easily. It’s a great solution for us as we now use the reports to monitor staff and guest access around the site. > — Mike Donald, Senior Risk Manager, Michelin (Dundee) ([source](https://www.paxton-access.com/za/michelin/)) ## Awards and recognition - [PSi Premier Awards](https://psimagazine.co.uk/psi-premier-award-2026-winners-announced/) · Winner · Access Control Product of the Year · for Solo · 2026 Also see: [paxton-access.com](https://www.paxton-access.com/about/recognition/). - [Secure Campus Awards (Campus Security Today)](https://campussecuritytoday.com/pages/secure-campus-awards) · Winner · Access Control Software · for Paxton10 · 2026 - [Fire & Security Matters Awards](https://www.fsmatters.com/Fire-and-Security-Matters-Awards-2026-Winners) · Customer Service Award · 2026 Also see: [securitymattersmagazine.com](https://securitymattersmagazine.com/fire-and-security-matters-awards-2026-winners-announced). - Fire & Security Matters Awards · Shortlisted · Security Manufacturer of the Year · 2026 Also see: [securitymattersmagazine.com](https://securitymattersmagazine.com/fire-and-security-matters-awards-2026-shortlisted-finalists-announced). - The Sunday Times Best Places to Work · Listed · Big Companies · 2026 Also see: [paxton-access.com](https://www.paxton-access.com/paxton-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-in-the-uk-2026/). _(awaiting verification)_ - [PSi Premier Awards](https://psimagazine.co.uk/?p=18146) · Winner · Access Control Product of the Year · for Net2 · 2025 - [The GOVIES Government Security Awards](https://securitytoday.com/pages/govies) · Winner · Mobile Apps · for Entry and Paxton Entry App · 2025 - The Sunday Times Best Places to Work · Listed · Big Companies · 2025 Also see: [sdmmag.com](https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104350-paxton-among-the-sunday-times-best-places-to-work-2025), [securitymattersmagazine.com](https://securitymattersmagazine.com/paxton-recognised-in-the-sunday-times-best-places-to-work-2025). - The GOVIES Government Security Awards · Winner · Mobile Apps · for Paxton Installer app · 2024 Also see: [locksmithledger.com](https://www.locksmithledger.com/electronics-access-control/press-release/55020468/paxton-access-paxton-installer-app-is-named-a-security-award-winner). - Security Buyer Awards · Winner · Company of the Year · 2024 Also see: [securityworldmarket.com](https://www.securityworldmarket.com/uk/News/Business-News/paxton-wins-company-of-the-year-award). - Made in the South East Awards · Winner · Manufacturing Future Talent Award · for Paxton Scholarship Programme · 2023 Also see: [paxton-access.com](https://www.paxton-access.com/?p=321723). _(awaiting verification)_ - [Outstanding Security Performance Awards (UK OSPAs)](https://uk.theospas.com/?p=236) · Shortlisted · Outstanding Customer Service Initiative · for Paxton Customer Service Initiative · 2023 - [Made in the South East Awards](https://www.carpenterbox.com/blogs/made-in-the-south-east-awards-2022/) · Highly commended · Manufacturing Innovation Award · 2022 - The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For · 91st · 2019 Also see: [sdmmag.com](https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/96276-paxton-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-work-by-the-sunday-times). - Brighton & Hove Business Awards · Winner · Best Customer Service · 2019 Also see: [ifsecglobal.com](https://www.ifsecglobal.com/access-control/paxton-wins-customer-service-award/amp/). - PSi Premier Awards · Winner · Access Control Product of the Year · for PaxLock Pro · 2019 Also see: [ifsecglobal.com](https://www.ifsecglobal.com/?p=582080). - The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For · 49th · 2018 Also see: [sdmmag.com](https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104350-paxton-among-the-sunday-times-best-places-to-work-2025). - [Brighton & Hove Business Awards](https://platinummediagroup.co.uk/platinum-business-magazine/2018/08/in-good-company) · Winner · Company of the Year · 2018 Also see: [ifsecglobal.com](https://www.ifsecglobal.com/paxton-wins-company-year-brighton-hove-business-awards/). - Sussex Business Awards · Winner · International Business of the Year · 2018 Also see: [psimagazine.co.uk](https://psimagazine.co.uk/?p=8307). - [PSi Premier Awards](https://psimagazine.co.uk/?p=7629) · Winner · Access Control Product of the Year · for Net2 Entry Premium Monitor · 2018 - London Stock Exchange 1000 Companies to Inspire Europe · Listed · IT/Technology · 2018 Also see: [stgwordpress.ifsecglobal.com](https://stgwordpress.ifsecglobal.com/access-control/paxton-named-among-1000-companies-inspire-europe-london-stock-exchange-group/). - FT1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies · 997th · 2017 Also see: [stgwordpress.ifsecglobal.com](https://stgwordpress.ifsecglobal.com/?p=577394). - London Stock Exchange 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain · Listed · Electronic Manufacturing · 2016 Also see: [securityworldmarket.com](https://www.securityworldmarket.com/uk/Newsarchive/paxton-listed-as-one-to-watch). - [PSi Premier Awards](https://psimagazine.co.uk/psi-premier-awards-winners-announced/) · Winner · Access Control Product of the Year · for Net2 Entry · 2015 - Surrey Kent Sussex 250 · Winner · International Business Award Also see: [securitymiddleeastmag.com](https://www.securitymiddleeastmag.com/?p=11961). - LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders · Winner · Adam Stroud, CEO · for Adam Stroud Also see: [securityworldmarket.com](https://www.securityworldmarket.com/int/News/Business-News/paxton-ceo-named-as-one-of-uks-most-ambitious-leaders1). ## Credentials Certifications: - [ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security Management)](https://www.paxton-access.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/24432-New-Paxton-Access-Ltd.pdf) · Alcumus ISOQAR · ref. 24432-ISMS-001 · valid until 2 Oct 2027 _(awaiting verification)_ - [Carbon Neutral Organisation (UK, France, Germany, South Africa)](https://www.paxton-access.com/about/environmental-approach/) · Carbon Footprint Ltd _(awaiting verification)_ - ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), Eastbourne manufacturing _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ - ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), Eastbourne manufacturing _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ Memberships: - [CPD Certification Service – accredited provider](https://www.cpduk.co.uk/providers/paxton-access-ltd) · The CPD Certification Service · ref. 14105 - [BHE Fachfirma listing (Paxton Access GmbH)](https://www.bhe.de/fachfirmendetail?fid=25880) · BHE Bundesverband Sicherheitstechnik Registrations: - [Waste carrier, broker and dealer registration (lower tier)](https://www.wastebook.co.uk/directory/paxton-access-ltd/) · Environment Agency · ref. CBDL54486 _(awaiting verification)_ - [USPTO trademark PAXTON (Reg. 4686373, owner Paxton Access Limited)](https://www.trademarkia.com/paxton-79143901) Accreditations: - [Brighton & Hove Living Wage campaign – registered employer](https://www.livingwagebrighton.co.uk/employer-directory/paxton-access-ltd/) · Brighton & Hove Living Wage Campaign (Brighton Chamber) - Accredited Living Wage Employer · Living Wage Foundation _(awaiting verification: Found on paxton-access.com)_ Ratings: - [UL Verified IoT Device Security – Diamond (Solo product)](https://www.paxton-access.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/V376158-NOA-Certificate-2026-03-30.pdf) · UL Solutions · ref. V376158 · rating Diamond _(awaiting verification)_ ## Reviews - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2duA7GCPdUgRxZeTwadf4M8) · 4.5/5 from 34 reviews · as of 20 Oct 2026 - [Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.paxton-access.com) · 2.9/5 from 10 reviews · as of 20 Oct 2026 - [Glassdoor](https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Paxton-Access-Reviews-E251488.htm) · employee reviews · 3.8/5 from 64 reviews · as of 20 Oct 2026 - [Indeed](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Paxton-Access/reviews?fcountry=ALL) · employee reviews · 3.7/5 from 27 reviews · as of 20 Oct 2026 - [Yell](https://www.yell.com/biz/paxton-access-ltd-brighton-7872550/) · 0 reviews · as of 20 Oct 2026 ## In the press - [Paxton wins company of the year award](https://www.securityworldmarket.com/uk/News/Business-News/paxton-wins-company-of-the-year-award) · SecurityWorldMarket · 23 Jun 2024 - [Paxton Access is building new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County](https://governor.sc.gov/node/1821) · Office of the Governor of South Carolina · 5 Oct 2022 - [Paxton opens world-class HQ after extensive refurbishment](https://thebusinessgroup.co.uk/?p=25607) · The Business Group · 23 Aug 2019 - [Paxton listed as one to watch](https://www.securityworldmarket.com/uk/Newsarchive/paxton-listed-as-one-to-watch) · SecurityWorldMarket · 7 Mar 2016 - [Paxton opens new distribution facility in South Carolina](https://www.securityinfowatch.com/access-identity/press-release/12039722/paxton-access-inc-paxton-opens-new-distribution-facility-in-south-carolina) · SecurityInfoWatch · 9 Dec 2014 - [Paxton opens new HQ in South Carolina](https://securityjournalamericas.com/paxton-opens-new-hq-in-south-carolina/) · Security Journal Americas - [Paxton among The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025](https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104350-paxton-among-the-sunday-times-best-places-to-work-2025) · SDM Magazine - [Paxton wins Company of the Year at Brighton and Hove Business Awards](https://www.ifsecglobal.com/paxton-wins-company-year-brighton-hove-business-awards/) · IFSEC Insider - [Paxton named among '1000 Companies to Inspire Europe' by London Stock Exchange Group](https://stgwordpress.ifsecglobal.com/access-control/paxton-named-among-1000-companies-inspire-europe-london-stock-exchange-group/) · IFSEC Insider - [Paxton CEO named as one of UK's most ambitious leaders](https://www.securityworldmarket.com/int/News/Business-News/paxton-ceo-named-as-one-of-uks-most-ambitious-leaders1) · SecurityWorldMarket ## People - Alex Clements, Finance Director, Company Secretary and Data Protection Manager - Sholto Brotherton-Ratcliffe, Owner - Adam Stroud, Group Chief Executive - Gareth O'Hara, Chief Commercial Officer - Nicola O'Donnell, Chief People Officer - Steve Taylor, Chief Technical Officer - Blair Bowen, Operations Director - Paul Bannister, Research Director - Paul Rawlinson, Supply Chain Director - Tony (Anthony) Brotherton-Ratcliffe, Founder (founder) ## Locations - Head office: Paxton House, Home Farm Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9HU, United Kingdom ## Questions ### Are there other businesses with a similar name to Paxton? Yes. These are separate from Paxton (Paxton Access Limited): Paxton Ridge (Unrelated business with its own Trustpilot profile; appears in review searches for 'Paxton'); Music at Paxton (Paxton House, Berwickshire) (Unrelated Scottish charity at a different 'Paxton House'; surfaces in LEI and address searches); Paxton Pits Nature Reserve (Unrelated Cambridgeshire nature reserve; dominates 'Paxton contact' searches); Paxton Green Time Bank (Unrelated London charity). ## Online Websites and apps: - About: https://www.paxton-access.com/about/ - Our directors: https://www.paxton-access.com/about/our-directors/ - Company history / founders: https://www.paxton-access.com/about/founders/ - Awards and accreditations: https://www.paxton-access.com/about/recognition/ - News: https://www.paxton-access.com/news/ - United States site: https://www.paxton-access.com/us/ - Germany site: https://www.paxton-access.com/de/ - France site: https://www.paxton-access.com/fr/ - Benelux site: https://www.paxton-access.com/nl/ - Scandinavia site: https://www.paxton-access.com/se/ - Middle East site: https://www.paxton-access.com/ae/ - South Africa site: https://www.paxton-access.com/za/ - Careers (Workable): https://apply.workable.com/paxton-access/ - Installer portal: https://public.paxton-access.co.uk/paxtonportal/ - Environmental approach: https://www.paxton-access.com/about/environmental-approach/ - Product and industry awards: https://www.paxton-access.com/about/recognition/product-and-industry-awards/ - Paxton Connect app (App Store): https://apps.apple.com/app/id1353838240 - Paxton Connect app (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.paxton.PaxtonConnect&hl=en_GB Social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paxton-access-ltd - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paxton-Access-Ltd-147700121931940/ - X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/PaxtonAccess - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PaxtonAccess - LinkedIn (South Africa): https://www.linkedin.com/company/paxton-access-south-africa/ Business data: - Companies House – officers: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01879474/officers - Craft: https://craft.co/paxton-access - Built In: https://builtinlondon.uk/company/paxton-access - Companies in the UK: https://www.companiesintheuk.co.uk/ltd/paxton-access - Tracxn: https://tracxn.com/d/companies/paxton-access/__Morj8Qh415cyES5Tlhq5R533bVQ7kKD8y4vQR68JzJo - CB Insights: https://www.cbinsights.com/company/paxton Listings: - IFSEC Global Directory: https://directory.ifsecglobal.com/paxton-access-ltd-comp225036.html - Building Design Index: https://www.buildingdesignindex.co.uk/company/66130/Paxton-Access/ - EnviroPro: https://www.enviropro.co.uk/company/66130/Paxton-Access/ - Greenville Business Magazine directory (US): https://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/businesses/sc-greenville-paxton - Leads 2 Business construction directory (South Africa): https://nxt.l2b.co.za/directoryseo/company/paxton-access-ltd/79605 - Seam device manufacturer listing: https://seam.co/manufacturers/paxton - GIT-Security company directory: https://www.git-security.com/companies/paxton-access-ltd - Yell: https://www.yell.com/biz/paxton-access-ltd-brighton-7872550/ - Kompass: https://gb.kompass.com/c/paxton-access-ltd/gb51023729/ - CaseStudies.com: https://www.casestudies.com/company/paxton-access ## Company information - Legal name: Paxton Access Limited - Company number: [01879474](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01879474) - Parent company: [Paxton Access Group Ltd](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05480765) (company number 05480765) _(awaiting verification: Link built from the register's URL pattern; not opened)_ - Sister company: [General Distribution Limited](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04231192) (company number 04231192) _(awaiting verification: Link built from the register's URL pattern; not opened)_ - Sister company: Paxton Access GmbH (company number HRB 69132 (Amtsgericht Düsseldorf)) _(awaiting verification)_ - Sister company: Paxton Access Inc. _(awaiting verification)_ - Also known as: Paxton Access, Paxton Access Ltd Policies: - [Compliance policies](https://www.paxton-access.com/about/compliance-policies/) - [Germany Impressum](https://www.paxton-access.com/de/ueber-paxton/compliance-richtinien/impressum/) - [Privacy policy (Oct 2023)](https://www.paxton-access.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Paxton-Access-Ltd-Privacy-Policy-31.10.2023.pdf) - [Modern Slavery Statement Registry – Paxton Access Group Ltd group statement 2025](https://modern-slavery-statement-registry.service.gov.uk/statement-summary/jZjEjBJ3/2025/group)