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Leisure and business travellers increasingly want the stress-free convenience of a frictionless journey. Flexible, secure PIN-powered hotel locking can help provide the flow they crave, door-to-door, combining round-the-clock keyless, queue-less access with powerful, cost- and time-efficient management for staff. A 2025 survey of 12,000 travellers across 14 major European markets found that guests increasingly expect seamless, queue-free hotel stays, with self-service check-in becoming a standa...

ASSA ABLOY, the global pioneer in access solutions, has acquired Santos, a Portuguese manufacturer of mechanical locking solutions. Founded in 1948, Santos has over 140 employees. With the main office and factory located in Águeda, Portugal, sales for 2025 amounted to approximately 9.3 million euros with a good EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.  Mechanical core business "This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in ma...

Many businesses and buildings need trustworthy, keyless door security without the expense and invasiveness of an advanced access control system. For these premises, PIN-based digital door access adds this security efficiently, freeing managers, employees, and visitors from the cost and hassle of handling physical keys. In all kinds of workplaces, private rooms need separating – securely and reliably – from spaces where the public have free access. Their doors need a simple, standalo...

For more than 90 years, ASSA ABLOY has pioneered electromechanical locking technology — continuously innovating since the first effeff electric strike was patented in 1932 and Abloy began developing high-security electric locks in 1978. Today, electromechanical locks represent the intelligent evolution of mechanical security, combining trusted engineering with seamless digital connectivity for safer, smarter, more efficient building management. Modern electromechanical devices transform t...

The DoorBird D31x series has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. With this distinction, the international jury recognises the sophisticated product design of the professional IP video intercom systems, which combines functionality, durability and design clarity. The Red Dot Award is one of the world’s most renowned distinctions for product design. Key evaluation criteria include degree of innovation, formal quality, functionality and longevity. The D31x series particularly...

In busy offices, gyms, schools, hospitals, or co-working spaces, nobody wants to leave their belongings lying around, risking loss or theft. It often makes sense to provide space users with secure locker access. However, managing physical locker keys eats up staff time. Coin-operated lockers are inconvenient in an increasingly cashless world. The solution: digital access for lockers. A digital lock designed specifically for lockers and cabinets solves the most important challenges facing any se...

ASSA ABLOY will return to ISC West 2026 to showcase its range of access solutions proven to enhance security, convenience, and peace of mind. Visitors to Booth #8061 can see ASSA ABLOY's latest innovations in comprehensive door security and access control, and discuss real-world challenges with the company’s team of experts. Supporting the industry “Staying ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities starts with meaningful conversations and collaboration,” says Angelo Fae...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has confirmed that, going forward, the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Transparent Mode configuration will be open to all within the security industry. About OSDP SIA OSDP is an access control communications standard developed by SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products. Transparent Mode is a capability within the OSDP standard that allows secure communication channels to be used while pass...

DoorBird, a foremost innovator in IP-based door communication and access control solutions, announced that it will co-exhibit with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions at ISC West 2026. By joining forces at a shared booth, the two companies will offer attendees unified experience of cutting-edge access technologies, from intelligent entry hardware to advanced IP video door stations. Together, the brands will demonstrate how modern access solutions can work side-by-side to deliver secure, streamlined,...

Security, cost-management, and compliance demands placed on building managers have grown significantly. The key to meeting them all without increasing workload and costs could be the strategic implementation of smarter digital access, as a new whitepaper explores. Facility managers to manage access of locations As organisations upscale, downsize or onboard new locations faster than ever, facilities managers must be able to manage access flexibly and to adapt on the fly. The boom in service c...

In business and personal life, digitalisation increasingly means moving to mobile. Mobile-first is becoming the norm across regions and industries. In Western Europe alone, there are 459 million active smartphones and only a fraction of these are currently used for digital access. This is changing fast: one projection suggests mobile credentials’ CAGR of more than 22% over the next 7 years. This rapid growth seems only natural: in terms of access management, it is more secure and more con...

Sometimes a digital system cannot cover all the openings an organisation needs. Readers, escutcheons and security locks can equip many doors. But what if they also want to deploy intelligent key-operated locking for alarm boxes, medicine stores, server rooms or power units? Until now, the only secure option was to run two systems in parallel. A new integration between two digital ecosystems puts facilities managers in control like never before. Wireless access system The SMARTair® wireles...

Across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, schools, colleges and universities look to modernise security while preserving openness. Their duty of care extends to protecting people, property and data, yet education sites must also enable the free movement of staff, students and visitors. At the same time, budgets are tight and expectations for user experience are high. The right access management strategy must reconcile safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness – and when implemented effe...

HES, an ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions brand, announces a new windstorm certification for the 5000, 5300, 8000, and 8300 Series Electric Strikes. The popular electric strikes now carry an ANSI/SDI 250.13 certified rating, providing greater performance, versatility, and reliability to meet an extended range of door security applications. Updated design and new certification A trusted, widely adopted solution in the market, the electric strikes have been enhanced through an engineering redesign,...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions completed the integration of its Aperio® wireless lock technology with access control from Rhombus, an open, cloud-managed physical security platform that brings security cameras, access control, sensors, alarm monitoring, and software integrations together under a single pane of glass. Aperio wireless locks “With this integration, customers can now extend the power of Rhombus into doors and areas where wired access control simply isn’t practical. P...

A lot has been said about door security — from reinforced door frames to locking mechanisms to the door construction — all of which is crucial. But what security measures are in place beyond the perimeter door in case the worst happens and it’s somehow breached? Hopefully, many more levels of access control are in place to prevent, or at least slow down, a perpetrator’s ability to compromise protected assets. Additional interior layers Interior security measures must...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired International Door Products (“IDP”), a US manufacturer of standard and custom fire-rated steel door frames. "I am very pleased to welcome IDP to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.  "This acquisition marks an exciting milestone for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions...

When people step into the world of ASSA ABLOY, one thing becomes immediately apparent: this is a company where people are not just employees, but the foundation of its global success. Behind the advanced access solutions, cutting-edge technologies, and international growth lies a culture rooted in collaboration, humility, and an enduring belief that people make the difference. For ASSA ABLOY, people are not a corporate cliché; they are the company’s defining advantage. Across the o...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions will be returning to GlassBuild America, the largest annual trade show in North America for the glass, window, and door industries. Happening November 4-6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, GlassBuild America is where buyers and sellers meet and learn how to solve their most pressing challenges.  The action-packed event features networking between exhibitors and attendees, and experiencing new technology and products. ASSA ABLOY Opening Sol...

In the ongoing implementation of the EU’s NIS2 Directive, much attention has been paid to its implications for cybersecurity. Yet, arguably, the impact on organisations’ physical security and access strategy is just as important. In fact, NIS2 ushers in a new degree of focus on cyber–physical resilience – with significant potential penalties for organisations which do not comply with the framework’s demands. NIS2 replaces 2016’s original NIS Directive on Netw...

End-users, security professionals and C-suite strategists continue to see significant rewards in access digitalisation. The most important factor, according to ASSA ABLOY’s survey data, is convenience. When employees, contractors and temporary visitors can come-and-go with ease, operations for building and security managers are made more efficient, including cost-efficient. Wireless solutions are often the fastest, simplest way to digitalise. Adopters cite reduced installation costs, easi...

In today’s connected world, attacks are more likely to target digital than physical entry points. From ransomware and firmware tampering to remote hijacking, AI-driven phishing and automated vulnerability discovery, the nature of threats is evolving rapidly, and no industry can afford to neglect them. As our industry has moved from mainly mechanical to increasingly digital solutions, we have long recognised the importance of constantly monitoring and assessing the risks we face. This mean...

Transact + CBORD and ASSA ABLOY have partnered to help schools modernise campus security with mobile-enabled wireless access. Together, they’ve supported nearly 100 campuses worldwide in enhancing safety and convenience by transitioning from mechanical locks to more flexible, mobile-first access solutions.  This collaboration reflects a broader trend: nearly 40% of organisations now actively use mobile credentials for access control, up from 32% in 2022, according to the HID Global...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is now an official member of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). Through this membership, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions will actively engage in standards development, technology programs, and government initiatives. Guerry Bruner, Program Manager for Unmanned Infrastructure Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, has been invited to join two influential TIA working groups. He will contribute his expertise to initiatives focused on enhancing security...

Digitalisation is high on the agenda, or well under-way, in all kinds of commercial environments. As part of this process, many businesses are discovering an additional ROI when they digitalise access management for offices, retail spaces, entertainment venues, warehouses and more. The challenges of securing these buildings are no secret. Staff and business security are a priority, including the resilience of operations and the maintenance of a company’s hard-earned reputation. Filtering...

Increasingly, customers see access control and security systems as integral to their premises. As a result, they expect the same attention to detail and design principles they find in other building products, in both the commercial and the residential sector. The industry needs better design thinking to meet these changing demands. ‘Product design’ of course has always encompassed more than aesthetics. An access solution’s performance and any potential ROI for adopters will be...

Digitalising access brings many benefits, but greater knowledge is needed when it comes to making the right long-term decision. As a pioneer in access solutions, ASSA ABLOY and its over 60 thousand employees worldwide work every day towards a safer and more open world. ASSA ABLOY series of videos In a new series of videos, experts in various specialisms within ASSA ABLOY share their expertise on digital access, including the complexities to overcome and the range of benefits for those who get...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions will showcase a comprehensive range of access solutions designed to enhance security, convenience, and peace of mind at ISC West, the security industry’s premier international tradeshow.  Visit Booth #8061 at ISC West 2025 to explore the latest advancements in comprehensive door security and access control and discuss the real-world challenges with the ASSA ABLOY team of experts. How technologies can transform security “Our mission is to empo...

In 2025, access management can be a whole lot easier. By making access part of their digital processes, businesses can put time-consuming key management and the cost of changing the locks firmly behind them. Making this switch is a lot easier than many people think. Security and facilities managers everywhere are all too familiar with the drawbacks of outmoded access management workflows. Cumbersome keychains, lost keys, security staff tied to their desks, and mountains of manual key tracking....

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is excited to announce that Medeco Security Center (MSC), the premier program for security professionals, has changed its name to ASSA ABLOY Security Partners (AASP). While Medeco is the founder and still a major part of the program, over time, the program has evolved to include all ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions brands. This rebranding, including a logo update, now better represents what the program offers. Mechanical door opening hardware ASSA ABLOY Security...