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Yale UK

The brand name Yale, a world leader in security, was established in 1847 when its historical father, Linus Yale Jr. invented the famous pin tumbler mechanism, which is still used extensively in the security industry.

Since 1847, Yale has continued to grow its industrial and commercial strength. Today, Yale is present in numerous markets throughout the world.

Yale UK was founded in 1929 in Willenhall in the West Midlands. In 1998 Yale joined Chubb and Union, two other great names in security, thereby consolidating UK lock activities. In August 2010 the Chubb brand was inherited by Yale & UNION.

The same trusted Chubb products are still available but under the UNION and Yale brands. Chubb mortice locks, padlocks, and rim locks migrated to the UNION range, while Chubb additional security products were inherited by Yale.

The Yale & Union production facility is still operational in Willenhall. The two brands are members of the ASSA ABLOY Group of companies. 

About ASSA ABLOY Group

ASSA ABLOY was formed in 1994 through the merger of ASSA in Sweden and Abloy in Finland. Since then ASSA ABLOY has grown from a regional company into an international group with around 47,500 employees and annual sales close to SEK 76.1 billion.

We operate in mature and emerging markets worldwide, with leading positions in much of Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region.

In the fast-growing security segment, the ASSA ABLOY Group has an unrivalled presence in areas such as access control, identification technology, entrance automation, and hotel security. 

About ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland is the UK’s leading supplier of safety and security door solutions across a range of markets.

Our vision is to be the most innovative supplier of total door opening solutions that deliver safe and convenient security solutions and add real value to customers. 

We have the most comprehensive product and solution offering of any manufacturer, which covers all needs for door opening solutions, and service for institutional and commercial customers, as well as for the residential market.

About ASSA ABLOY Group

ASSA ABLOY was formed in 1994 through the merger of ASSA in Sweden and Abloy in Finland. Since then ASSA ABLOY has grown from a regional company into an international group with around 47,500 employees and annual sales close to SEK 76.1 billion.

We operate in mature and emerging markets worldwide, with leading positions in much of Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region.

In the fast-growing security segment, the ASSA ABLOY Group has an unrivalled presence in areas such as access control, identification technology, entrance automation, and hotel security. 

  • The EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) division manufactures and sells mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic locks, cylinders, security doors and fittings. Our portfolio includes some of the most respected brands in the industry such as ABLOY, Mul-T-Lock, UNION, Exidor or Yale amongst others.

  • The Asia Pacific division manufactures and sells mechanical and electro-mechanical locks, digital door locks, high security doors and hardware. Some of APAC's industry leading brands include Guli, Pan Pan, King, Lockwood and Yale.

  • The Entrance Systems division is a global leader in entrance automation products, components and service including pedestrian doors, high performance or hangar door solutions.

  • The HID Global division provides electronic security solutions worldwide, to make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively, learn confidently and travel freely.

  • The Hospitality division is the global market leader in RFID technology and online wireless technologies, and provides hotels and hotel guests with considerably more secure, flexible and user-friendly locks.