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dormakaba to acquire Alliants
September 17, 2026SSN Staff
RÜMLANG, Switzerland—dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire Alliants, a U.K.-based hospitality technology provider, in a move that expands its hospitality offerings beyond physical access control and further connects hotel access with digital guest engagement.
Founded in 2009 in Southampton, England, Alliants provides guest experience software and managed services supporting more than 100,000 hotel rooms worldwide. Its platform includes concierge services, contactless...
In brief: dormakaba acquisition, ‘Ban the Scan’ rally, SIA cyberattacks initiative
August 19, 2026SSN Staff
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...
dormakaba acquires Azure Access, Apollo Security to expand U.S. AC footprint
August 18, 2026SSN Staff
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...
In brief: Netwatch names new CEO, dormakaba takes flight, ADT goes DIY
May 20, 2026SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch has announced the appointment of Justin Nagy as chief executive officer, succeeding Kurt Takahashi.
Nagy brings more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, with a strong track record of driving operational transformation, accelerating growth and scaling customer-focused organizations. Most recently, he served as CEO of The SEER Group, a multi-brand home services platform, where he led the company through a period...
dormakaba acquires airport software provider Airsphere
May 19, 2026SSN Staff
RUMLANG, Switzerland—dormakaba has acquired Airsphere GmbH, an airport software company specializing in passenger management systems, expanding its presence in the global aviation market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 2010 and based in Seefeld, Germany, Airsphere develops software designed to automate passenger processes, airport logistics and elements of critical infrastructure security. The company’s solutions are deployed at more than 250 airports worldwide, including...
dormakaba celebrates opening of new production facility in Nogales, Mexico
May 1, 2026SSN Staff
INDIANAPOLIS—dormakaba, a global provider in the access solutions market, has opened a new production facility in Nogales, Mexico. With operations in Mexico since 2016, the new facility represents a multimillion-dollar investment designed to support commercial growth in North America.
Chief Operations Officer Carsten Franke and dormakaba Americas leadership joined Nogales employees and Mexican dignitaries to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"Today marks an important...
In brief: RapidSOS goes to Hollywood, AA deploys dormakaba gates at DFW, D-Fend rolls Tide
April 22, 2026SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Actor and public safety advocate Jeremy Renner announced that he has partnered with public safety artificial intelligence (AI) company RapidSOS to support the company's work with emergency response systems and first responders.
Renner, who survived a near-fatal snowcat accident in Washoe County, Nev., on Jan. 1, 2023, developed a deep personal commitment to the first responders who protect communities like his own. That commitment is part of what drew him to RapidSOS,...
dormakaba names Heather Torrey as executive vice president, Americas
April 21, 2026SSN Staff
INDIANAPOLIS—dormakaba has named Heather Torrey as its new executive vice president for the Americas. Torrey comes to dormakaba from Honeywell, where she most recently served as the general manager for the security and access solutions business in the Americas.
A proven transformative leader, Torrey brings experience leading commercial organizations, managing complex channel structures, and working in international environments, including more than a decade in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Heather...
American Airlines set to scale dormakaba’s electronic boarding gates
April 20, 2026SSN Staff
FORT WORTH, Texas—American Airlines has launched electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Following a successful pilot in November 2025, American is installing dormakaba electronic boarding gates at scale, starting in the new DFW Terminal C Pier Expansion.
“Boarding plays a key role in how customers experience the final moments before their flight, and electronic boarding gates will further elevate that experience, creating a more seamless and...
In brief: Allegion adds L.A.-based door/frame manufacturer, dormakaba adds to mobile wallet portfolio, SIA reveals Power 100
March 11, 2026SSN Staff
DUBLIN—Global security products and solutions provider Allegion - through one of its subsidiaries - has acquired privately held DCI Hollow Metal on Demand (DCI). Based in the Los Angeles area, DCI is a U.S. manufacturer of custom, quick-ship hollow metal doors and frames for industrial, commercial and institutional markets. DCI solutions are installed in a wide range of facilities, including hospitals and medical centers, government buildings, K12 schools...