ASSA ABLOY Door Solutions News

ASSA ABLOY completes 100 acquisitions since 2005

With the acquisition of 4Front, ASSA ABLOY has now acquired 100 companies With the acquisition of 4Front, announced on 27 December 2012, ASSA ABLOY has now acquired 100 companies since Johan Molin joined the Group as President and CEO in 2005. Despite two major recessions, the ASSA ABLOY Group has experienced impressive growth since the beginning of 2005. Sales have increased by 84 percent from SEK 25 billion to SEK 46 billion (rolling 12 months per September 2012). ASSA ABLO...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launches downloadable white paper to monitor and record student attendance

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new downloadable white paper to open a discussion on the issues surrounding measuring student attendance at university. The white paper, entitled, ‘should student attendance be monitored?’ is now available at www.assaabloy.co.uk/aperio and looks at the new internal and external pressures on universities to monitor and record student attendance. Taken into account in the white paper are the complex issues concerning privacy and data protectio...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors secure a purpose-built museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

ASSA ABLOYS's Security Lower Deck Doors maintain access to the lower deck level Bespoke doorsets from ASSA ABLOY Security Doors have been used to secure a purpose-built museum at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, which houses a wooden hull that was submerged for 437 years. Housed in the new Mary Rose museum constructed over a dry dock, the ship was rediscovered in the 1960s, and has been sprayed for the last 18 years with a chemical to preserve its fragile timbers. Displayed...

ASSA ABLOY supplies its cleanroom doors throughout the Dublin-based manufacturing facility

BAM installs ASSA ABLOY Cleanroom doors as well as fire-rated Cleanroom screens ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, part of ASSA ABLOY has supplied and installed its high performance cleanroom doors throughout one of the largest Biotech manufacturing sites in the world. The Dublin-based facility manufactures, tests and develops medicines for patients worldwide and demands an environment that meets the stringent requirements of cleanrooms, as well as the sensitive nature of its work....

ASSA ABLOY Access Control Aperio locking solution installed in offices of London law firm

ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s Aperio smart technology was found to be the most cost effective solution ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s innovative Aperio locking solution has been installed and interfaced to the ACS PLAN Access Control System at the London offices of international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. The London office has recently undergone some refurbishment and at the same time security arrangements were reviewed. Following significant research by...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launches white paper regarding security measures in universities

The white paper, entitled, "What degree of risk should students accept?" is now available ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new downloadable white paper to open a discussion on the issues surrounding security measures and access control in university accommodation today. The white paper, entitled, "What degree of risk should students accept?" is now available at www.assaabloy.co.uk/aperio and looks at the new style and range of accommodation together with expectations...

ASSA ABLOY UK appoints Bruce East to the role of National Account Manager

As National Account Manager for ASSA ABLOY, Bruce comes with years' experience as a Building Surveyor ASSA ABLOY UK’s Security Solutions division has appointed Bruce East to the role of National Account Manager.Responsible for developing sales of UNION hardware products and ASSA ABLOY door closers within the OEM channel, one of Bruce’s key tasks will be working with larger manufacturers to manage the 2013 CE marking changes to doorsets.Having trained and worked as...

ASSA launches innovative CLIQ Remote system

Extending and adding to the functionality of its CLIQ electromechanical cylinder range, ASSA has launched the innovative CLIQ Remote system. Using ASSA dp technology, with its unique patented sidebar mechanism allowing billions of usable differs, CLIQ Remote is designed for larger masterkey suites, remote sites and companies with a geographical spread of operations. Enabling the commissioning, programming and full administration of security management centrally via web-based software, the system...

ASSA Abloy restores and secures historic clock tower at Blair Castle, Perthshire

Part of the Atholl Estate, the castle isrenowned for hosting annual horse trialevents and Highland Games events ASSA has helped restore the historic clock tower at Blair Castle to its former glory with the specification of its masterkey suite and ASSA ABLOY Door Closers. Having been devastated by a blaze last year, the 13th Century clock tower, which forms part of the iconic Blair Castle in Perthshire, has been fully restored and continues to attract visitors from all over the...

ASSA ABLOY event to demonstrate security solutions for educational buildings

ASSA ABLOY demonstrates UNION's codehandle, a popular keyless locking system on the market ASSA ABLOY Access Control in partnership with Chubb Fire and Security is holding an open day on the prestigious Cambridge University campusto demonstrate the best route to cost effective and future proof security for educational buildings. The free event on Wednesday 4th July 2012, held at the coveted Newton Suite in the Pitt Building of Cambridge University is being hosted by global le...

Door locking solutions leader ASSA ABLOY acquires Traka

This alliance sees significant future development of the business Traka is pleased to announce a strategic development which sees the company being acquired by ASSA ABLOY, the world leader in door locking solutions. Traka has been a remarkable success story from the company’s formation in 1995 to becoming the world leader in key management and access solutions generating sales in excess of £10m with a total workforce of 92 people. With average growth rates in exc...

ASSA ABLOY’s white paper discusses the security solutions available for educational premises

ASSA ABLOY Access Control launched the white paper at IFSEC 2012 ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a downloadable white paper to discuss the issues and security solutions available for educational premises, which can improve the student experience. The white paper, entitled, ‘Can we afford to protect our young people?’ is now available and discusses the changing nature of the school and university ‘ecosystem’ in the UK and how this impacts on the...

ASSA ABLOY upgrades its Aperio technology to secure fire and escape routes

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has upgraded its innovative Aperio technology to offer a premium escutcheon to secure fire and escape routes. Aperio is designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online access control systems, with minimal modification to doors and premises, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade. The new Premium Aperio escutcheon complies with latest industry standards, including EN1906 / 03, making it suitable for use in fir...

Traka acquired by door locking solutions provider ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY will provide routes to market previously unavailable to Traka Traka is pleased to announce a strategic development which sees the company being acquired by ASSA ABLOY, the world leader in door locking solutions. Traka has been a remarkable success story from the company's formation in 1995 to becoming the world leader in key management and access solutions generating sales in excess of £10m with a total workforce of 92 people. With average growth rates in ex...

HID Global to unveil innovations for managing secure identity at ISC West 2012

HID Global will demonstrate its extensive suite of products, solutions and services at ISC West 2012 HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently announced it will unveil its range of breakthrough innovations to create, use and manage secure identity at next week’s ISC West 2012 International Security Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas. In addition to launching its new solutions for personal identification verification (PIV) e...

ASSA ABLOY to demonstrate range of access control solutions at IFSEC 2012

ASSA ABLOY will also be unveiling the newest addition to its improved portfolio, Watchlock Visitors to stand C50 in Hall 4 at IFSEC 2012, will be introduced to ASSA ABLOY’s range of industry-leading technology-based security and access control solutions, including its popular Aperio enabling technology. Aperio uses smart technology to enable the wireless conversion of mechanical locks into existing access control systems with minimal door modification, allowing easy and...

ASSA ABLOY launches new website to demonstrate advantages of latest smart security technologies

 The new website will help create a cost effective link between online access control and physical securityASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new website to demonstrate to security professionals and end users the advantages of latest smart technologies such as Aperio.The new website, at www.assaabloy.co.uk/aperio, has been designed to offer the very latest news and industry updates, product developments and applications.ASSA ABLOY Access Control's new website also has interactive vide...

Physical Security Interoperability Alliance releases Area Control V1.0 specification

 Area Control v1.0 specification is the fourth system-oriented specification from PSIA The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced the release of its Area Control v1.0 specification. This specification will standardise the communication into access control and intrusion products, making them truly interoperable with the overall security system. The Area Control spec gives an integrated solution that the industry needs to optimise security operations. This is the fou...

HID Global and ASSA ABLOY upgrade patent portfolio in NFC Technology

 HID Global and ASSA ABLOY create product and service portfolios targeted at physical and logical access applicationsHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company and its parent, ASSA ABLOY, have been notified by the United States Patent Office that their patent, US 2008/0163361, titled "Method and Apparatus for Making a Decision on a Card," has been allowed and will issue shortly. This invention covers the use of portable...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control upgrades Aperio’s hub technology to facilitate a link from one to eight locking devices

ASSA ABLOY Access Control has upgraded Aperio™'s innovative wireless hub technology to facilitate a link from one to eight locking devices at any one time, to reduce installation times and enable even greater cost savings for end users.ASSA ABLOY Access Control's Aperio™ enables the wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems, offering a cost effective and simple security upgrade, with minimal modification to doors and premises. Until recent...

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio™ locking technology can upgrade master key systems to provide instant access control

ASSA ABLOY Access Control's innovative Aperio™ locking technology is now able to upgrade master key systems to instantly introduce access control convenience to any premises. Aperio™ uses smart technology to enable the wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems with minimal door modification, allowing for easy and cost effective expansion of mechanically locked doors. The ability to co-exist with an existing master key suite, provides end users w...

ASSA ABLOY and HID Global present latest trends in access control and security at Wallace Collection

 The event also illustrated the issues surrounding security within the museum sectorASSA ABLOY Access Control and HID Global have presented the latest revolutionary thinking in access control and security at a dedicated event, held at the prestigious Wallace Collection in Central London. The event, attended by high profile representatives including National History Museum and BT, offered key insights into the latest trends within the security industry, alongside focused presentations on se...

ASSA ABLOY and SARGENT exhibit Harmony H1 and H2 Series Exit Devices at ASIS 2011

Harmony Series H1 and H2 exit devices are with 56- electric latch retraction SARGENT Manufacturing Company a market leader in locksets, cylinders, door closers, and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, will be exhibiting its Harmony Series H1 and H2 exit devices with 56- electric latch retraction, which brings fast, quiet operation to high-traffic egress doors. Offered in ET trim as well as a variety of pull trims, 56- electric latch retraction ensures fast, quiet operation as w...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control and HID Global to provide latest security industry insights at the Wallace Collection

 The event will give insights into latest security trends and security for the museum sectorASSA ABLOY Access Control and HID Global will be representing the latest news and views of the security sector at a dedicated seminar, held at the prestigious Wallace Collection in central London on Monday 12th September 2011.The event, starting at 3pm, will offer key insights into the latest trends within the security industry alongside specific considerations for securing the museum secto...

ASSA launches electromechanical locking system Max CLIQ

ASSA, a part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a division of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has launched Max CLIQ™ - a simple and intelligent electromechanical locking system.Combining advanced CLIQ™ technology with high quality ASSA dp cylinders, ASSA Max CLIQ™ is an accessible key control system designed to enable small businesses and homeowners to benefit from high security, electromechanical locking solutions, without the associated costs and complexity. As a small standalone system...

Wireless locking technology installed at BMCE Bank in Casablanca by ASSA ABLOY

   Access control system upgrade by ASSA ABLOY's Aperio wireless locking technology ASSA ABLOY's Access Control's Aperio™ wireless locking technology has been installed at the headquarters of BMCE Bank in Casablanca, to provide an instant upgrade to an access control system, without compromising aesthetics.BMCE Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in Morocco, with a network of 540 branches. As part of a complete overhaul of its headquarters security...

A successful IFSEC for Gallagher includes award winning Aperio locking technology

Gallagher took pleasure in the success at IFSEC, with award-winning Aperio™ being a part of itGallagher enjoyed great success at this year's IFSEC, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY's innovative locking technology, the award-winning Aperio™. As well as releasing the new Gallagher access reader range visitors to the Gallagher stand were able to view Aperio™ locking technology, named Integrated Security Product of the Year at this year's IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Th...

ASSA ABLOY celebrates APERIO™ award win with global partners

  ASSA ABLOY's Aperio™ enables OEM and security installer specialists to offer a cost effective and simple security The award winning Aperio™ technology from ASSA ABLOY, enables OEM and security installer specialists to offer a cost effective and simple security upgrade via a wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems or for new installations, as part of a hybrid EAC system.Ideal for Facility or Security Managers experienci...

ASSA ABLOY provides Aperio wireless locking solution at Wallace collection

 Aperio locking system from Assa Abloy has been installed and interfaced to the system at Wallace collection in London   ASSA ABLOY Access Control's innovative Aperio locking solution has been installed and interfaced to the current Access System by Secure Access Technology Limited at the Wallace Collection in central London to secure its Conservation Department. The Wallace Collection is a national museum in a Grade II Listed historic town house in the capital with over 25 room...

Aperio escutcheon gets an update from Assa Abloy to comply with iClass technology

 ASSA ABLOY has upgraded Aperio according to online access control systems for advanced securityASSA ABLOY Access Control has updated its innovative Aperio escutcheon to work with iClass smart card technology, offering a higher level of security and flexibility to connect with almost any access control system. Aperio has been designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online electronic access control systems, providing end users with a simple and i...