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Innovation Is the Key to Better Security Solutions PRODUCTION: Timothy Reeder
Established 21 years ago, ASSA ABLOY South Africa is part of the international Swedish security giant, renowned as the global specialists in the manufacture and supply of secure, safe and, perhaps most notably, state-of-the-art door opening systems and entrance solutions used today across countless market sectors.
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ASSA ABLOY is the largest global supplier of intelligent lock and security solutions, focused on improving customers’ lives with innovative products that offer great security, safety and convenience. ASSA ABLOY was formed in 1994 through the merger of ASSA in Sweden and Abloy in Finland, and has grown from a regional company to an international group
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with a complete range of door opening products, solutions and services for the institutional, commercial and consumer markets. In South Africa, you will encounter its broad, trailblazing range of locks, keyless locking mechanisms and door hardware at hotels, hospitals, universities, schools, airports and homes, while such government facilities as police
stations, courts and warehouses have also turned to the industry giant to meet the increasingly complex demands of security today. The strength of ASSA ABLOY’s protection lies in its use of only elite, recognised brands such as Yale, Union and Mul-T-Lock® Technologies Ltd; all worldleaders and synonymous with innovation, trust and cutting-edge design.
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SECURITY CONVENIENCE One real drive of ASSA ABLOY’s of late has been to streamline everyday security needs, reducing the number of keys required or even eradicating them altogether. This is especially true of ASSA ABLOY’s Residential Solutions, where The UNION Keyed Alike locks mean that, like its master key predecessors, only one key is needed for all the locks in the house, from the gate right to the front and back doors. Not only does it cut out the all too familiar frustration of juggling a huge bunch of keys, trying six or seven before the desired one is found, but where security is paramount, the time spent stranded outside is significantly reduced.
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// THE ACQUISITION OF IDS DELIVERS ON OUR STRATEGY TO GROW OUR PRESENCE IN EMERGING MARKETS // ASSA ABLOY’s ENTR intelligent locking solution goes one step further than this and makes the now dated concept of the key redundant completely. The innovation transforms any door into a smart version of the most important residential line of defence, giving access from a smartphone or tablet, fingerprint reader,
touchpad or even remote control. With the protection of a mechanical cylinder and the convenience of advanced technology, ENTR succeeds in providing security and options without compromising on performance. KEY ACQUISITION Trimming down the loads of its customers while expanding its own size; this appears to be the priority for ASSA ABLOY, an impression sealed with the agreement signed at the close of last year to acquire IDS, the leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic security solutions in South Africa. IDS was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Durban, South
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Africa and designs and manufactures a broad range of electronic security products with a focus on intruder detection, from alarm panels and keypads to infrared detectors, remote receivers and transmitters. IDS’s product range is renowned for its robust simplicity and reliability. South Africa has the highest rate of domestic robberies per capita in the world, and in this demanding environment millions of South Africans have turned to the trusted IDS brand for security peace of mind. “I am very pleased to welcome IDS into the ASSA ABLOY Group. The acquisition of IDS delivers on our strategy to grow our presence in emerging markets,” commented Johan Molin, former President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “IDS is a very attractive addition to the EMEA division, thanks to its strong position in South Africa, alongside its complementary product range and an excellent team.” Tzachi Wiesenfeld, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of the EMEA division added: “IDS’s distribution outlets and its strong relationships with installers and alarm monitoring companies will open new market routes for us.” DRIVEN BY INNOVATION This year, ASSA ABLOY was, for the fourth time, listed among Forbes’ World’s Most Innovative Companies list, with the 2018 rankings seeing the company named as one of the 100 leading businesses in the world. The award reflects ASSA ABLOY’s increased efforts in innovation in order to meet the needs of the digital and mobile
// A CONSTANT FLOW OF NEW, INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT DRIVER FOR ASSA ABLOY //
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www.nfm.co.za society for intelligent, connected and networked door opening solutions, and consequently investment in innovation and product development has increased sharply since 2007. “I’m very proud that we have achieved such success with our innovation,” said Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “Inclusion in Forbes’ list is clear evidence that our innovation and technology-driven culture pays off.” “A constant flow of new, innovative and sustainable products is the most important driver for ASSA ABLOY’s target of 5% organic growth,” sums up the company, whose ‘Future Lab’ is an initiative aimed at observing and analysing the trends and future of the security arena to provide insights and knowledge. It is a forum where security experts and customers alike can share
ideas on future opportunities and challenges in the market. “Human needs in the new digital and connected service society serve as an important point of departure for our innovation and product development,” concludes ASSA ABLOY, as it outlines its vision for the future of intelligent security. “Secure, convenient and intelligent door opening solutions that interact with people and products play a major role in the continued development of successful e-commerce and home services, while growing demand is boosting revenue with more value per product, faster replacements and upgraders, more recurrent revenues and new business opportunities.”
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