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  • dormakaba secures contracts in Norway, Germany, US, enhancing its healthcare access solutions.
  • Norwegian project includes 5,500 doors for New Aker hospital; ambitious completion by 2031.
  • US deals involve entrance system services, boosting dormakaba's healthcare market presence.

In a significant move for its healthcare sector strategy, dormakaba has announced robust order acquisitions in the fiscal year 2025/26.

The company has secured multiple projects in Norway, Germany, and the United States, thereby enhancing its presence in the healthcare vertical. Dormakaba provides diverse solutions including locks, door hardware, door automation, access control and mechanical locking systems.

The collective order value is reported to lie in the low double-digit millions (CHF).

Key projects in Norway, Germany, and the United States

In Norway, the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority has granted dormakaba a significant contract encompassing over 5,500 doors as part of the New Aker hospital initiative. This project ranks among the largest construction ventures within the Norwegian healthcare industry, with anticipated completion in 2031.

Meanwhile, in Germany, dormakaba has achieved a multi-location contract with the m&i-Klinikgruppe Enzensberg. This project involves more than 4,500 doors to implement advanced access control systems across various rehabilitation centres. Furthermore, the agreement stipulates compliance with the European Union's NIS2 cybersecurity standards.

In the United States, dormakaba's New York Entrance Systems division has forged crucial partnerships with two major New York healthcare systems. These arrangements cover the maintenance and refurbishment of entrance systems, evolving into a comprehensive collaboration focused on security, access control, and ongoing support, thereby solidifying dormakaba’s reputation within the US healthcare industry.

Escalating demand for advanced access solutions

CEO Till Reuter highlighted the increasing need for their solutions in the healthcare sector, stating: “Demand for our solutions in the healthcare sector is high, and our business is gaining momentum. These recent project wins demonstrate the growing demand for secure, efficient, and innovative access solutions. We are proud to support leading healthcare providers as their trusted partner. These orders further reinforce our position in the healthcare market and support our ongoing growth in this sector.

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