ASSA ABLOY has acquired Kentix, a German designer and manufacturer of monitoring and access control products for data centres.
“I am very pleased to welcome Kentix to ASSA ABLOY,” said Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
“This acquisition delivers on our strategy to add complementary products and solutions to our core business.”
Kentix was established in 2008 and has some 40 employees. The main office and factory are located in Idar-Oberstein, Germany.
“I am delighted that Kentix will join the EMEIA Division,” added Neil Vann, Executive Vice President of the company and Head of EMEIA Division.
“Their strong expertise in access control products for data centers aligns well to our Digital & Access Solutions segment vision.
“Kentix will expand our capability in the fast-growing data center segment delivering an integrated, future-proof security solution that complements our portfolio and positions us well in this critical vertical.
“We welcome the team at Kentix to the ASSA ABLOY family.”