The technology, named CLIQä is a concept that integrates electronics and mechanics to create a more secure lock. To open the lock, the key must not only fit mechanically, its identity, stored on a microchip, must also be approved by the lock. As every key is unique, individual access rights can be entered for each key holder. Which means that access rights can be withdrawn for keys that have gone missing.

 

Electromechanical products are enjoying the strongest growth and highest invoicing per product in today's lock market. It is also the product sector where most innovations are being made, both by ASSA ABLOY and its various established and recent competitors.

 

"CLIQ is the result of extensive international development work involving the skills of leading engineers within the Group and external specialists round the world. Technical progress in precision engineering, electronics and miniaturisation has made it possible to make manufacturing of the locks commercially viable. It would not have been possible a few years ago", says Åke Sund, Group Vice President Market Development of ASSA ABLOY.

 

"CLIQ puts us at the forefront of technological developments. It offers an excellent opportunity to win market share and achieve continued growth. Products incorporating the CLIQ technology will now be launched step by step in a number of countries", says Åke Sund.

 

 

For further information, please contact

Åke Sund, Group Vice President, tel: +46-8-506 485 74 or +46-70-667 00 74

 

 

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