ASSA Abloy acquires Bird Home Automation
Access solutions giant ASSA Abloy Group has acquired 100% of the shares in Bird Home Automation GmbH. ASSA Abloy’s aim is to further expand and scale the business in the coming years in view of changing market requirements. Sascha Keller, CEO of Bird Home Automation, said: “Having founded DoorBird in 2014 and continuously developed it […]
ASSA ABLOY Door Group launches new LPS 2081 certified Powershield Rathlin door
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Door Group has launched the new Powershield Rathlin door, which is LPS 2081 certified and prevents unauthorised access by various physical security products when targeted by intruders using stealth. The Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) is a globally recognised third-party certification body that sets the standards needed to ensure that fire […]
ASSA ABLOY in hotel partnership deal
Project Specification Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, has teamed up with Kay Elliott Architects for a hotel project. The deal aims to “leverage the benefits” of its Openings Studio BIM software to specify door products for two new multi-million-pound hotels – the Park Hotel and the Lighthouse Hotel in […]
ASSA ABLOY Door Group’s foreign internship ‘success’
Door Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY, has successfully launched a new international internship programme to support marketing and technical needs. The initiative has helped to nurture new talent, while the firm has had “the advantage of a fresh European perspective” from its interns. The scheme was introduced with the help of the European Student […]
Industrial door providers merge as they target future growth
Nassau Industrial Doors Ltd is becoming part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, bringing together two of the UK’s leaders in industrial access. Nassau will join formally with ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Ltd, with the new entity known as ASSA ABLOY Industrial Door Solutions. John Burton, Managing Director of the newly merged businesses, said: “Our new name […]
ASSA ABLOY Door Group’s £485K Royal College of Art deal
ASSA ABLOY’S Door Group has supplied the Royal College of Art (RCA) with a £485k bespoke door specification for its new Battersea campus, to allow for secure and compliant access control. Designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, the new £135m campus has been created to help develop the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. The […]
ASSA ABLOY throws spotlight on Door Group team
ASSA ABLOY Door Group has thrown a spotlight on its Project Engineering team, which promotes company inclusivity and the apprenticeship programme. The Project Engineering team prides itself on its inclusive culture, nurturing and mentoring employees and supporting training and qualifications. The team spans a range of different experience levels that all work together as one […]
ASSA ABLOY PULSE brings access control to more than just doors, without batteries or wires
Business often face limitations when they try to bring all access points inside and outside their building into an access control system. Gates, remote sites, cabinets and other points are a specification challenge. Now the new DIN-range of PULSE self-powered electronic cylinders and keys allows businesses to overcome this hurdle, without any need for drilling during installation. PULSE key-operated access control is self-powered using energy harvesting technology: Devices run without any […]
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions unveils new website
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has unveiled its new website, which boasts a fresh design, updated content and streamlined user experience. The easy navigation makes it simple for users to find a solution that is right for their organisation and project, with support and advice just a few clicks away. Users are able […]
Specification expertise helps architects to deliver door packages quicker
Speed and accuracy are critical to finalising door specifications in any complex architecture project. Working with ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio specification consultants helps Sweden’s TM Konsult to support customers of every size with clearer information. Collaboration speeds up the process and allows architects to focus on building design. Door and security specification can be slow […]