The Locksmith Journal 96 May 2024 | Page 56

SECTOR INSIGHT

ASSA ABLOY DOOR GROUP STRENGTHENS OFFERING WITH NEW EMEIA DOOR BUSINESS SEGMENT PARTNERSHIP

» ASSA ABLOY DOOR Group is proud to announce a new internal restructure that sees the company joining forces with all comparable business units across Europe , the Middle East , India and Africa , to form a new global division – the ASSA ABLOY EMEIA Door Business Segment .
This new alliance between all door business segments across the different regions strengthens the company ’ s offering and Door Group will benefit from a range of innovative new products , which are set to be unveiled in the coming months .
Brian Sofley , Managing Director of Door Group , said :
“ Our customers rely on us to provide complete solutions tailored to their requirements , and we have dedicated ourselves to being a trusted partner at all stages of the door lifecycle .
“ The ability to collaborate with other divisions within the ASSA ABLOY EMEIA Door Business Segment will not only help us serve our customers more
effectively but also strengthen our brand and unique position in the marketplace .”
www . assaabloy . com / uk / en

25 Years of Accurate Installation

» FOR 25 YEARS , BRITON ’ S unique ‘ peel and stick ’ Accufit system has provided installers with the means to fit door closers quickly and accurately at the first attempt , improving efficiency and helping to drive better installation standards across the built environment . Accufit self-adhesive templates are designed to be stuck to the door and its frame , allowing all fixing points to be accurately pre-drilled and helping ensure the closer is correctly positioned , in all applications .
Pete Hancox , country manager at Allegion UK , commented : “ An appropriately specified , installed and maintained door closer is a prerequisite when it comes to fire door safety . With changes to fire safety legislation , and a renewed focus on competency , ensuring accurate installation is now more significant than ever .”
Updated versions of the Accufit template are now available with Briton 2003 and 2003V door closers , with the launch expanding across the Briton door closer range in the coming months . Briton products are also supported with complete product information , certification and fitting instructions on the Briton website , with newly updated Accufit templates also available online .
www . briton . co . uk

ABLOY UK WELCOMES SIMON WILSON AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR HEALTHCARE

» SIMON BRINGS A WEALTH of experience to his new role , having spent over a decade within the ASSA ABLOY family . His journey began in 2004 , where he specialised in mechanical master key systems . Over the years , Simon progressed within the organisation , showcasing his expertise in digital access solutions , notably PROTEC2 CLIQ , Abloy ’ s electromechanical master key system .
His dedication and proficiency led him to become National Sales Manager for CLIQ , where he demonstrated
the versatility of the solution across various applications . Simon ’ s commitment to innovation and his customercentric approach meant he was then promoted to CLIQ business Development Manager , further solidifying his position as a trusted advisor .
Simon said : “ Healthcare touches a range of sectors such as educational premises , corporate environments ,
veterinary clinics , and pharmaceutical facilities .
“ My ambition is to connect with customers to explain how Abloy solutions such as PROTEC2 CLIQ , Aperio , and the KL100 cabinet lock can positively impact on every-day life . For me , that ’ s the best part of the job , being able to show how our solutions can truly make a difference .”
www . abloy . co . uk
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