Salto Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation and Inspired Access
Oiartzun, Spain — Salto, a global pioneer in smart access technology, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. Marking a quarter century of transformative innovation, Salto continues to lead the industry by redefining how people experience access and secure spaces worldwide.
Founded in 2000, Salto began with a bold vision to create universal, wire-free, and networked smart locking systems. From its early days as a small startup in northern Spain, Salto has grown into SALTO WECOSYSTEM — a global force uniting industry leaders Gantner, Salto, and Vintia — to deliver advanced solutions in smart access, ticketing, identity management, and electronic locking technology.
Today, Salto's technologies power over 100,000 installations and 10 million access points, securing access for more than 40 million daily users across 40 countries. With more than 1,850 employees worldwide, Salto's dedication to innovation and human-centered design has made it a trusted partner across numerous industries.
"For 25 years, Salto has been a community of curious, collaborative pioneers committed to staying one jump ahead," said Marc Gomez, CEO of SALTO WECOSYSTEM. "Our anniversary is both a celebration of the remarkable journey so far and a declaration of our ambitious future. We will continue advancing smart access with cutting-edge technologies to create safer, smarter experiences worldwide."
Revolutionary Approach
In 2000, Salto's founders set a clear goal: bring smart access features to any door without the cost or complexity of hardwired systems. At the time, access control was fragmented and inflexible. Salto changed that with one system, one language, and one seamless user experience -- an all-in-one smart access platform that works anywhere.
The company pioneered the first wire-free, networked smart locking system using RFID technology. Technologies such as the Salto Virtual Network (SVN), wireless online systems, and cloud-based mobile access positioned Salto as a market innovator. Wire-free meant faster installations with less disruption, while wireless networking enabled remote updates and management.
Global Impact
Salto's reach now includes over 40,000 projects across 13 industry groups and 40+ offices worldwide. The company maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, achieving carbon neutrality through emission reductions across the product life cycle and using 100% certified green electricity.
As one of the top three leading manufacturers of electronic locks worldwide, Salto continues driving the massive replacement of mechanical keys with electronic access systems.
Looking Forward
Salto's anniversary campaign -- Timeless Access, Limitless Experience -- runs from late October through December 2025, bringing together employees, partners, and communities worldwide.
As it celebrates this milestone, Salto continues investing in AI, biometrics, cloud solutions, and digital identity platforms. The SALTO WECOSYSTEM represents more than a group of companies — it's a community empowering access to places, experiences, and opportunities through collaboration and innovation.