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ASSA ABLOY
A glass building with glass revolving doors.
A glass building with glass revolving doors.

Our heritage

We are part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Formed in 1994 when Swedish brand ASSA merged with Finnish brand Abloy, the group has since gone from strength to strength - becoming the global leader in access solutions.

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems became a distinct division of the group in 2006, building on a strong - and long - history of expertise in entrance automation. Over the years, we have welcomed some of the world’s best-known brands to our family. Together, we set the standard across our industry for safety, security, and convenience.

Bringing together the strongest names in the business under one brand

Besam, Crawford, Albany, Megadoor: these are just some of the names you might recognize that are now part of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems. We bring on board companies that share our outlook on the world and bring with them a broad range and depth of experience, innovation, and expertise. So you know that we are always leading the way for you and your business.

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A history of strong brands

  • Interior view of a grocery shop with sliding doorsInterior view of a grocery shop with sliding doors

    Besam

    Besam was established in 1962 with the development of automatic doors for the healthcare sector; soon expansion was made into other sectors such as retail and transportation. Besam became part of the ASSA ABLOY Group in 2002. 

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  • A green Car shop with door from Crawford.A green Car shop with door from Crawford.

    Crawford

    Crawford became part of the ASSA ABLOY Group in 2011. Crawford started out manufacturing garage doors in the 1950's as well as focusing on industrial doors and loading dock equipment.

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  • A big megadoor and the end of an airplane that is red and white. A big megadoor and the end of an airplane that is red and white.

    Megadoor

    The first Megadoor vertical lifting fabric door was developed in 1973 as a kiln door for the forestry industry, with mining, shipyard and aviation applications soon to follow. Megadoor joined the ASSA ABLOY Group in 2011.

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  • Car shop with the UltraSecure door system from Albany.Car shop with the UltraSecure door system from Albany.

    Albany door systems

    Albany presented the world’s first high-speed fabric roll-up door in 1968, moving on to develop high-performance doors for a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, mining and cleanrooms. Albany became part of the ASSA ABLOY Group in 2012.

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  • Person walking through revolving glass doors in a ski resort.Person walking through revolving glass doors in a ski resort.

    EM Entrematic

    Inflatable dock shelters provide perfect sealing by inflating themselves around the docked vehicle, which makes them ideal for applications within the food industry.

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You might be interested in

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    Industries

    We tailor make entrances for every industry. Find your sector and dive into the details.

    Explore industries
  • Upwards shot of a white high rise building and the sky is blue and clear.Upwards shot of a white high rise building and the sky is blue and clear.

    Sustainability

    We put sustainability first in everything we do – and publish Environmental Product Declarations with everything we make.

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  • Close-up of a persons hand using a screen device.Close-up of a persons hand using a screen device.

    IoT and connectivity

    Forget people pushing buttons. Our systems link together wirelessly in a way that’s known as the Internet of Things (IoT).

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  • A hand holading a phone, blurry background. A hand holading a phone, blurry background.

    Stories

    Companies from all over the world use our entrance systems to empower their businesses. Examples? We have plenty.

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Let’s talk

Do you have questions or comments about any of our products, solutions or services? We would love to hear from you.

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