ASSA ABLOY has acquired Interlock Holding AG, a custom card manufacturer headquartered in Geroldswil, Switzerland, with regional offices in Pforzheim and Villingen, Germany.

 

Interlock Holding AG had sales of CHF 12.6 M in 2002, and employs 70 people.

 

Interlock Holding AG manufactures a wide range of technology-enabled cards, including contactless smart cards, for the access control, time and attendance, and ID industries. Interlock also manufactures card lamination equipment and offers card personalization services such as custom artwork, corporate logos, and the creation of employee ID badges.

 

The acquisition strengthens ASSA ABLOY's position in electronic identification. Access control customers in Europe will be offered a wide range of solutions and additional support provided by Interlock.

 

 

 

 

Further information can be obtained from

Carl-Henric Svanberg, President and CEO, tel: +46 8 506 485 52 or +46 70 510 05 51

Göran Jansson, Chief Financial Officer, tel: +46 8 506 485 72 or +46 70 698 85 72

 

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