TDSi to operate under new name, TDSi by Hirsch

Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi has announced that from the 1st of January 2026, it will operate under the new name: TDSi by Hirsch. 

The change follows the global transformation of its parent company, Vitaprotech, into the Hirsch Group, unifying its security brands worldwide under one name. 

TDSi joined Vitaprotech Group in 2019, followed by Hirsch in 2024. The group of security specialists will adopt the globally recognised Hirsch name on 1st January 2026. Eric Thord remains CEO, with Steven Humphreys as Deputy CEO.

As TDSi moves into this next chapter as TDSi by Hirsch, its commitment to its customers, partners, and the wider security community remains unchanged. All existing products, services, support channels and points of contact will continue as normal, ensuring complete continuity throughout the transition.

Customers can expect to see the TDSi by Hirsch Logo begin to roll out from early next year, marking the start of a gradual evolution rather than an overnight change. 

For more than 40 years, TDSi’s integrated access control solutions have been at the heart of thousands of installations across education, healthcare, government and commercial environments in the UK and around the world. Customers will now benefit from access to Hirsch’s portfolio of high-security Access, Perimeter and Video solutions. 

The new TDSi by Hirsch brand reflects Hirsch Group’s vision of harmonising, innovating and internationalising its security solutions, while ensuring continuity and reliability for long‑standing customers.

Richard Huison, UK Managing Director of Hirsch Secure and TDSi, comments, “TDSi has built a strong reputation in the UK and beyond, with installations in some of the most demanding environments worldwide. Becoming TDSi by Hirsch strengthens that legacy by combining our proven access control expertise with Hirsch’s global platform. For our customers, nothing changes in terms of service or support, it is very much business as usual. What does change is the breadth of solutions we can now offer, from perimeter to core security, giving our partners and end‑users access to a truly unified security portfolio that is scalable, interoperable, and future‑ready.”