Solutions in the Community

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.

Our credentials

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions. This is why:

• within the group there are over 150 companies operating in more than 40 countries;
• our brands include well respected names such as Yale, Chubb and UNION;
• we have a turnover of £2.3 billion per annum;
• our master key system has been implemented in 9278 community projects (healthcare and education) to date;
• in 2007 we delivered solutions for over 140 healthcare and educational projects.

Take a look at our project/client list

Our brands

ASSA develops locks and integrated security systems for doors. ASSA is Sweden's leading supplier of locks and security systems for both professional customers and consumers. Quality, high security and design characterize ASSA locks.

Besam is a world-leading provider of safe, convenient and reliable entrance solutions and service. We have over 40 years of application expertise to bring to your project, and complete entrance packages to suit virtually any need. Our aim is to be involved from the design stage to installation and beyond, with service and maintenance programs that will ensure trouble-free and cost-efficient entrances.

UNION grew out of a family business set up in 1840 in the Willenhall district of the West Midlands - the heart of the British lock-making industry for over four centuries. The company - Josiah Parkes & Son Ltd - grew rapidly, necessitating a move to new premises in UNION Street in 1882 - and with it was born a name that is now recognised in over 80 countries. UNION is committed to applying innovative design principles to the production of locking hardware. Continuing product development is a large part of this ethos - and one that directly benefits users, specifiers and installers to achieve the levels of security and aesthetics they require.

Vingcard is the world leader in hotel security technology, with products installed in more than 33,000 properties worldwide, securing in excess of 5.5 million hotel rooms. VingCard provides numerous electronic locking system solutions, including traditional magnetic-stripe and smartcard systems, fully integrated PMS interface software solutions and worldwide service and support.