dormakaba acquires Azure Access, Apollo Security to expand U.S. AC footprint

RÜMLANG, Switzerland—dormakaba has acquired the operating businesses of Azure Access Technology and ADME, Inc. (Apollo Security), a move the company said will strengthen its position in the U.S. access control market and accelerate development of next-generation solutions. 

Founded in 2019 and based in Newport Beach, Calif., Azure Access develops open-architecture electronic access control hardware for OEMs and software providers. The company's controller platform is designed to support integration and customization, allowing partners to bring access control products to market more quickly. 

Apollo Security, also based in Newport Beach, develops and manufactures access control and integrated security systems. Together, the two companies employ about 30 people and serve access control customers worldwide. 

Heather Torrey, executive vice president of dormakaba Americas, said the acquisition aligns with the company's growth strategy in the region while expanding its ability to serve OEMs and other access control partners. 

"This move reflects our continued commitment to strategic growth in the Americas and expands how we can support Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other access control customers and partners in the market," Torrey said. "What makes this especially meaningful is how naturally the legacy of this business connects to our story. It is rooted in trusted relationships, practical innovation, and a commitment to helping create more connected, flexible and resilient access control systems." 

dormakaba said the acquisition supports its strategy of expanding its open components portfolio for OEM partners. In addition to engineered access control solutions, the company plans to strengthen its offering of locks, readers and controllers. 

"Our acquisition of the assets of Azure Access and Apollo Security will accelerate the development of next-generation access control solutions and advance our components strategy in the U.S.," dormakaba CEO Till Reuter said. "Going forward, we will strengthen our open component portfolio, including locks, readers and controllers, to OEM partners, a customer segment we are now well positioned to support." 

Torrey said dormakaba sees opportunities to build on the acquired companies' legacy while simplifying deployments for customers. 

"We see a clear opportunity to carry that story forward with simpler systems and better outcomes for customers," she said. 

Evan Zinger, executive vice president of Azure Access and Apollo Security, said joining dormakaba will help expand adoption of the companies' technology and accelerate product development. 

"We are thrilled to join dormakaba and to take our platform to the next level," Zinger said. "This acquisition eliminates the remaining scale and adoption barriers, positioning us to establish enterprise adoption and global reach." 

The transaction was signed and closed Aug. 14. Financial terms were not disclosed. 

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