The Wertheim range offers concrete vault rooms in all available resistance grades, from Grade I to XIIIKB, specifically designed for banks, wealth managers and organisations requiring a high level of security. The Wertheim vault rooms are built from prefabricated panels with dedicated steel reinforcements and an extremely resistant concrete core. This construction enables full compliance with the strict requirements of the EN 1143-1 standard for certified vault rooms and secure storage environments.
Metal Quartz – as a brand within ICOMET GROUP – integrates these Wertheim vault rooms into complete security concepts: from armored doors and secure walls to vault doors, lockers, and the associated management software. This provides you with a single point of contact for design, implementation, and service, supported by technology that has already proven its reliability throughout Europe.
Why choose Wertheim through Metal Quartz?
European specialist in vault rooms
Wertheim is an Austrian manufacturer with more than 170 years of experience in the field of safes, vault rooms and banking security equipment. The company explicitly positions itself as a specialist in modular vault rooms in all resistance grades, from Grade I to XIIIKB, including:
- versions with reinforced protection against core drilling (KB – core drill protection) on walls or doors;
- and, from Grade V onwards, models with additional protection against explosive attacks (EX), in accordance with the requirements of EN 1143-1.
During official testing, the resistance of vault room doors and walls is expressed in Resistance Units (RU) in accordance with the EN 1143-1 standard. This value determines the corresponding European resistance grade, which is defined according to the amount of insurable valuables to be stored within the room (from Grade 0 to Grade XIII).
Wertheim offers a fully integrated, all-inclusive vault solution
While many projects combine different suppliers, Wertheim deliberately provides a complete vault solution from a single source:
- Modular vault rooms (Grade I–XIIIKB)
- Vault doors in the same resistance class as the room itself
- Safe deposit box systems in blocks, for installation inside the vault room
- Safe Service 6.0 software for the management of lockers, access, and contracts
This combination makes it easier to certify, insure, and maintain a project over the long term.
Metal Quartz as integrator and service partner
Metal Quartz holds the certificate for the lightweight vault room Flexofin by Bunkerkit, which it has designed, manufactured, tested, approved and certified in accordance with Grade V of the EN 1143-1 standard.
Through its strategic partnership with Wertheim, Metal Quartz offers a complete range of vault rooms and vault doors covering all resistance grades, up to Grade XIII, fully compliant with EN 1143-1.
In practical terms, this means for you:
- An integrated portfolio: armored doors, secure walls, safes, vault rooms, and value storage systems combined into one complete solution.
- Specialised technicians: skilled and highly experienced professionals with extensive expertise in the transport, installation, maintenance and urgent repairs of all types of safes (through VVNT Van Vaeck, part of the Icomet Group and specialised in safe services).
- Strategic continuity: Metal Quartz combines its innovative products and Bunkerkit® solutions with the historic expertise of Wertheim and VVNT, with the ambition to become the reference partner for physical security in Europe.
Applications of heavy-duty vault rooms
Heavy-duty concrete Wertheim vault rooms, supplied by Metal Quartz, are designed for projects where standard burglary protection is no longer sufficient and where EN 1143-1 certification is required by insurers:
- Banks and asset managers
- Safe deposit box centers
- Retail, jewellers, and cash-intensive environments
- Pharmaceutical sector and healthcare
Government and high-security projects
Metal Quartz integrates these vault rooms into its existing range of burglary-resistant, bullet-resistant and fire-rated joinery solutions, ensuring that the security envelope around the vault room is perfectly aligned with the overall security project.
Modular vault rooms from Wertheim
All resistance classes from Grade I to XIIIKB
The Wertheim documentation emphasizes that their modular vault rooms are available in all resistance classes currently recognized on the market, from Grade I to XIIIKB.
Key concepts:
- Grade I–XIIIKB (EX)
The grade indicates the burglary resistance; protection is measured in RU (Resistance Units) in accordance with the EN 1143-1 standard. - KB (core drill protection): additional certified protection against core-drilling attacks on walls or doors.
- EX (explosives): from Grade V onwards, models are available with additional protection against explosive attacks, in compliance with the requirements of EN 1143-1.
Indicative insurable amounts
Refer to our brochure DOIC P050 for indicative insurable amounts, which will help you define, in consultation with your insurer, the appropriate level of protection.
Construction: lightweight, yet extremely robust
The panels of a modular vault room consist of multiple folded steel sheets with special reinforcement, filled with an extremely resistant cement-based compound.
Advantages compared to solid concrete constructions:
- Thinner walls, more usable space
- Optimized weight
- Faster installation
- Dismountable and relocatable
Tailored project approach
Metal Quartz, in collaboration with Wertheim, outlines a step-by-step approach for Wertheim vault room projects, from risk analysis through to commissioning.
- Determining the security grade (in consultation with the insurer and risk advisor).
- Analysis of space and structure (dimensions, floor load, accessibility, logistics).
- Selection of door, locks, and access concept for the vault room.
- Detail engineering, production in the own factory, and scheduling of delivery times.
- On-site installation, certification, and handover of documentation for the insurer and internal compliance.
Metal Quartz incorporates these steps into its own project organization and integrates the Wertheim vault room with the other structural measures (doors, walls, access systems) within the same project.
Safe deposit box-systems & software
Modular stainless steel safe deposit boxes
In Wertheim vault rooms fitted with individual compartments, we deliver modular safe deposit box units that are assembled on site into a tailor-made, unified installation.
Key features:
- Block construction
The lockers are manufactured in blocks and can be installed either against a wall or in free-standing islands. Various heights and compartment volumes allow for a fully customized layout. - Finishing
Standard finish in brushed stainless steel, with inlaid number plates. Powder-coated versions or a lighter “Compact” version are available on request. - Locking systems
Choice of magnetic locks or half-cylinder locks, in mechanical or electronic versions. Each locker is supplied with bank and customer keys in accordance with the schemes described in the datasheet. - Warranty and service
Safe deposit box systems are delivered with a 2-year warranty (excluding electronic components) and are supported by a specialized service department.
Metal Quartz and VVNT Van Vaeck provide the integration of these lockers into the vault room in Belgium, as well as maintenance and repairs throughout the entire lifecycle.
Safe Service 6.0: management platform for safe deposit boxes
The Safe Service 6.0 software from Wertheim has been developed as a central platform for the management of safe deposit boxes and vault rooms.
Main features according to the official documentation:
- Complete control and administration
Takes over the full control, administration, and data management of a safe deposit box system, independent of specific hardware or platform. - Browser-based interface
Staff work via a modern browser interface; no local installation on individual PCs is required. - Scalable up to 65,000 boxes per system
Up to 65,000 lockers can be electronically monitored and controlled per installation – suitable for large banks or multi-site operators. - High availability and security
The software runs on a central database, with SSL and HTTPS encryption and a recorded stability of 99.9% over more than 9 years. - Contract and billing management
Modules for customer data (with photo and signature), contract management, additional insurance, billing, automatic SEPA direct debit, reminder management, and statistics (usage, revenue, contract dynamics). - Self-service and biometrics
For self-service lockers, Wertheim uses fingerprint readers to secure access and automate the workflow for tenants.
Frequently Asked Questions
The choice depends on the value you wish to protect and the requirements of your insurer.
Wertheim offers all classes from Grade I to XIIIKB, including KB (core-drilling protection) and EX (explosive resistance from Grade V onwards).
Metal Quartz helps you determine which class covers the appropriate risk profile.
Both concrete vault rooms and modular vault rooms provide a very high level of security and offer identical protection when certified in the same resistance class under EN 1143-1. A Class V concrete vault room delivers the same level of resistance as a Class V lightweight modular vault room, regardless of the type of attack or environment.
Concrete vault rooms are not cast on site; they are also modular systems assembled from prefabricated concrete panels. A modular vault room can therefore be supplied in two versions:
- Heavy concrete modular vault rooms (e.g. Wertheim)
- Lightweight modular vault rooms (e.g. Flexofin)
Main differences
- Concrete modular vault rooms can achieve resistance levels up to Class XIII, making them suitable for the highest certified security requirements.
- Lightweight modular vault rooms are preferable when relocation may be required, when floor load is limited, or in older and listed buildings where structural impact must be minimized.
Both solutions comply with EN 1143-1; the final choice depends on the required class, floor load capacity, installation constraints, future relocation needs, budget, and project timing.
Yes. For each project, an analysis is carried out of:
- dimensions & layout
- floor load capacity
- logistics & accessibility
- technical integration (doors, walls, access control)
Because the panels are prefabricated, they can also be brought in through narrow passageways.