Solutions in the Built Environment

Is this the oldest lock in the World?

Well, to be honest, we’re not sure but…

…what we do know is that Yale (one of ASSA ABLOY’s brands) is one of the oldest international brands, Yale is among the best known and most respected names in the lock industry, and is the brand behind locks of every design and function in over 125 countries.

Open your hotel door with your mobile phone

Vingcard is a locking system that makes use of Near Field Communications (NFC) – allowing hotel doors to be accessed by smartcards. But we’ve moved on a little since then…

Assa Abloy company, Vingcard have scooped an innovation award for a new solution that enables guests to unlock doors with their phones.

More on Vingcard

“For the first time in lodging history, guests will be able to use their Near Field Communications (NFC) compatible cell phones to open their guestroom doors”, said Mrs. Valerie Lobry, Director of Eqiup Hotel. “At Equip Hotel, we do not judge ‘innovation’ by technology development alone.

Rather we take into consideration the significant impact that technology has upon the hospitality industry and its guests. Signature RFID by VingCard with NFC-compatible cell phones opens a new era in customer satisfaction and efficiency at check-in/check-out. This solution truly stood out from among the many applications that compete every year for this prestigious award. We congratulate VingCard and all those associated with its development.”