SECTOR INSIGHT
» THIS YEAR MARKS A REMARKABLE milestone for Patrick Jefferies , Abloy UK ’ s esteemed Commercial Director , as he celebrates 30 years of dedicated service to the company and the industry . Pat ’ s journey with the company is a testament to his unwavering commitment to safety , compliance , and innovation in the field of security solutions .
Starting as a Regional Sales Representative in 1994 , Pat ’ s career with Abloy has seen him progress through various roles , including National Sales Manager , Academy Director , and Commercial Director in 2011 . Throughout his time with the company , Pat has been dedicated to the company ’ s growth and to advancing standards in the security and access control industry .
Patrick Jefferies ’ 30 years of dedicated service
A major achievement during Pat ’ s career was the establishment of the Abloy Academy , which was created to offer training programs that focus on safety , compliance , and best practices in security and access control . The Academy has helped educate installers , specifiers , and other professionals in the industry , supporting the adoption of industry standards .
In addition to his role at Abloy , Pat serves as the UK ’ s technical expert for electric locking with the British Standards Institution ( BSI ) and the European Committee for Standardization ( CEN ). His involvement in shaping industry standards has been important in ensuring the continued development of best practices and safety protocols across Europe .
In recognition of his contributions , Pat was awarded the Abloy Trusted Advisor of the Year Award in 2022 . This award highlights his ongoing commitment to the security industry and his work in promoting safety and compliance . He is also Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ) qualified and became a Bronze Medal Holder in 1999 .
Pat ’ s career highlights include contributing to the development and implementation of EN 13637 standards for electrically controlled escape door systems , as well as playing a role in the creation of PSA67 legislation in Ireland , improving safety standards in the region .
He also received the Finnish Embassy ’ s Services to Export Award in 2010 , and actively supports the GAI Diploma program , encouraging others to develop their expertise .
Pat explained : “ The focus of my work has always been to contribute to safety and security , and I ’ m pleased to have had the opportunity to help make a positive impact in the industry . Over the last 30 years I have seen a step change not only in terms of standards and compliance , but also with the more recent adoption of digital access solutions .
“ The Abloy Academy was created to help educate the industry and raise awareness of solutions that offered high security while ensuring life safety , and how to specify and install them , and I ’ m delighted with the Academy ’ s success .
“ We ’ ve also driven huge innovations in access control , and I ’ m proud to be part of a team that is pioneering systems that offer the highest level of security and quality . None of this would have been possible without the support of the wider team , and I would like to give credit to my incredible colleagues responsible for developing our advanced technologies .”
Aaron Yule , Managing Director at Abloy UK , said : “ Pat has been an integral part of Abloy UK ’ s development over the past three decades . We are immensely proud to have him as a cornerstone of the Abloy family , and his vision , leadership , and commitment have been instrumental in our success .
“ We congratulate him on his 30 years of service and look forward to his continued contributions in the years ahead .”
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JANUARY 2025
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