Assa Abloy AB engages in the provision of intelligent lock and security solutions. It operates through the following divisions: Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Americas, Asia Pacific, Global Technologies, Entrance Systems, and Other Items. The regional divisions, namely EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific manufacture and sell mechanical and electromechanical locks, digital door locks and smart home access solutions, high-security doors, fire doors and hardware adapted to the local market¿s standards and security requirements. The Global Technologies division deals with access control systems, secure card issuance, identification technology, and hotel locks. The Entrance Systems division offers entrance automation products and services. The Other Items segment includes sales eliminations between the group¿s segments. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.