The Locksmith Journal 93 February 2024 | Page 46

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Abloy launches new CLIQ training course for 2024

» ABLOY UK HAS LAUNCHED A NEW training course covering a high-level overview of CLIQ products , giving attendees the knowledge and tools to install , gauge and specify CLIQ digital key products .
Training is run in the dedicated Digital Access Solutions Academy allowing visibility and hands-on access to the CLIQ range , reinforcing the vast applications for
CLIQ products and the huge benefits of digital key systems .
Training will cover variations of CLIQ digital keys systems , supporting hardware , and software versions available to the market , this includes installation of hardware and product data analysis with comparison to case study applications .
The course is ideal for OEMs that have an interest in CLIQ products , dealers or engineers interested in the CLIQ portfolio .
Johnathon Dale , Digital Access Solutions ( DAS ) Academy Manager at Abloy UK , explained : “ CLIQ is one of the solutions that Abloy is most known for , with products in the portfolio that can offer superior access control in a wide range of environments and applications .
“ We ’ re excited to kick off 2024 with this new course that educates attendees on all the benefits the system provides - such

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as enhanced flexibility and security and minimising the risks related to lost and stolen keys – as well as how to specify and install a compliant solution to meet the standards required .”
The course takes place at the Abloy UK Digital Access Solutions Academy , School Street , Willenhall , West Midlands , WV13 3PW , running from 10am to 4pm , and is free of charge with lunch provided . Each course has a maximum of six persons per training date .
www . abloy . co . uk
» WITH A WEALTH OF experience in many facets of the business including estimating , trade , sales , and project management , Steven Cunningham is now responsible for the design function at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland .
He said : “ As we look ahead to our ambitions for 2024 , customer engagement is a key business driver for us , as well as ensuring a smooth operation from the design to stage all the way through to manufacture and delivery . “ The experience I have gained from my various roles in the business has given me a greater understanding , allowing me to see things from many different stakeholder ’ s
perspectives – both customers and internally – to be able to improve processes and the quality of our offering .
“ As we are part of the wider ASSA ABLOY group , it gives us the ability to provide a more comprehensive solution than competitors , offering both the door and additional hardware as well .”
The company ’ s Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) application , Openings Studio™ , remains a key focus , with Steven keen to promote the benefits of the platform .
“ Openings Studio™ integrates with design software to create and visualise openings for complete door , frame and hardware schedules and specifications .
“ This enables seamless extraction of door design intent and all relevant interfaces to assist fabricators to develop complete door requirements that meet building regulations .”
In addition to solutions such as Openings Studio™ , Steven believes great people are at the heart of the company ’ s success .
He adds : “ We ’ re keen to develop staff , grow the design function , and increase collaboration across departments . We have a very capable design team with different age ranges , some with many valuable years of experience and some newer team members .
“ This blend helps vastly when it comes to innovation ,
and I ’ m always learning new things from younger colleagues and looking at ways we can improve and do things better .
“ Teamwork is crucial to reach our goals and exceed all expectations , and we are confident we have to tools in place to make 2024 a year to be proud of .”
www . assaabloy . com
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