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Gunnebo Safe Storage has introduced OEM Barrier Solutions, a global offering bringing together its engineering, manufacturing and certification capabilities for security-critical applications. The launch builds on Gunnebo Safe Storage's established work with manufacturers across the financial sector, high-risk industries, high-end retail, pharmaceutical markets, reflecting the wider range of applications in which its barrier technology is now being integrated. Security-critical applications O...

Gunnebo Group has been awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal, recognizing global progress in strengthening sustainability performance across its operations, whole value chain and business operations. EcoVadis is one of the world's most widely recognized independent business sustainability assessment platforms, evaluating organizations across four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Formalise sustainability commitments The recognition reflects a focu...

Gunnebo Safe Storage is returning to Security Essen, to showcase how secure storage, connected locking technologies and cyber resilience are converging to shape the future of physical security. On stand 3A65 in Hall 3 within the Euro Defense Expo, visitors can explore TransitGuard, Gunnebo Safe Storage's mobile vault solution, developed to provide secure protection for cash, valuables and other high-value assets while in transit or in mission. As organizations continue to review how assets are...

Gunnebo Group has entered into an agreement to divest the business unit Gunnebo Entrance Control to ASSA ABLOY, the global pioneer in access solutions. Gunnebo Group is a global pioneer in security solutions, offering innovative products and services that protect and control the flow of people and securely safeguard valuables through its two separate business units, Gunnebo Entrance Control and Gunnebo Safe Storage. Focused technology company The transaction marks an important milestone in Gu...

Gunnebo Safe Storage launches a new global certification campaign, bringing together expert technical guidance and resources on independent testing, recognized security standards and the role certification plays in physical security. Developed as an educational initiative for businesses, specifiers, distributors and end users, the campaign provides clearer guidance on the role of certification when selecting physical security solutions. It explains what certification means in practice today, ho...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has completed a major entrance control project for ByteDance’s new corporate offices in Dubai Media City and Business Centre, delivering secure and efficient access for one of the world’s pioneer technology companies. ByteDance, the global organization behind TikTok, Lark and Lemon8, selected Dubai as the base for its Corporate Services head office. The facility supports business functions including security, procurement, EHS and R&D and reflects the com...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has supplied the technology behind the Nordic region’s first fully automated safe deposit box service, launched by precious metals specialist Jalonom Oy in Espoo, Finland. Located at the Prisma shopping center in Lahti, the service enables customers to securely access their personal safe deposit boxes independently, without the need for appointments or on-site staff assistance. By combining convenience with high-level security, the solution addresses a growing gap in...

Gunnebo Group has joined the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing its commitment to conducting business in line with internationally recognized principles for responsible and ethical business practices. Through participation in the initiative, the company will further strengthen its approach to sustainability, governance and transparency while reporting annually on its progress against the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles. Broader sustainable development The United Nations Global Comp...

Gunnebo Safe Storage is celebrating a 30-year partnership with Thornhill Security, a relationship that continues to support the delivery of complex security projects across Europe. The two companies have worked together on a significant range of installations across different sectors, including pharmaceuticals and high security sites, often involving specific operational constraints or non-standard layouts. This includes projects within modular buildings, where security solutions need to be car...

Gunnebo Group’s latest CSRD-compliant sustainability report has highlighted clear progress across its business units, with positive shifts in gender balance, increased use of renewable energy and stronger supplier governance. Women now represent 44% of management positions in Gunnebo Safe Storage as a business unit, up from 22%, marking a substantial shift in leadership composition and reflecting continued efforts to build a more inclusive and balanced organization. Sustainable energy so...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has introduced TransitGuard, a mobile vault solution designed to provide certified physical security in locations where permanent secure infrastructure is not available. About TransitGuard TransitGuard is constructed with a reinforced container format and engineered to meet recognized European burglary resistance standard (EN1143 - 1.) The solution is intended for organizations requiring high levels of physical protection during transport, temporary deployment or operatio...

The collaboration between Chubbsafes and Axon Business Systems LLC spans multiple generations of leadership and reflects a sustained commitment to maintaining consistent security standards within the region. Over the decades, Axon has represented Chubbsafes across government, commercial and private sector environments where certified protection and long-term product performance are critical considerations. Delivering dependable solutions Says Mr. Hamdan Mostafa, CEO of Axon Business Systems...

Two leaders from Gunnebo Safe Storage have been appointed to senior roles within Eurosafe, with Mark Brookes elected President of the prestigious association. Eurosafe represents national safe manufacturers’ associations across Europe. Founded in Paris in 1988, the organization brings together industry expertise to promote best practice and support the development of common standards for safes, strongrooms, data cabinets and other secure storage products. Role and responsibility Mark&rs...

Chubbsafe, part of Gunnebo Safe Storage, in partnership with VOUROS O.E., has completed the tailor-made specification of safe storage solutions for a private compound of 13 luxury villas in the Cycladic Islands, Greece. The villas required reliable storage for jewellery, watches, and important documents across both private suites and administrative areas. Traditional high-grade safes, while secure, were considered heavy, difficult to position, and visually intrusive. Certified burglary resista...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has worked in partnership with Capital Vaults to install its high security SafeStore Auto Maxi at Sibaya Entertainment Kingdom and Casino, designed to provide clients with secure, automated access to their valuables. The SafeStore Auto Maxi Solution was seamlessly designed within a certified EN 1143-1 Grade VII vault at a high-security site for a pioneer Casino complex in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. As a protected, discreet facility where customers can store and retrieve p...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has partnered with Jaktia to deliver a tailored storage solution for a new store offering high-tech equipment and ammunition. Designed to integrate seamlessly within a restricted layout, the system was developed to meet all regulatory obligations and Police Preferred standards. As Sweden’s pioneering retailer for hunting, fishing and outdoor activities, a tight schedule for a new store opening meant Jaktia required a secure and certified storage system that could be i...

Gunnebo Safe Storage is reinforcing its position in Europe by combining large-scale manufacturing with advanced locking technology across its full range of safe storage solutions. With specialist sites now operating as a single platform, the company has created one of the most comprehensive secure storage operations on the continent, with recent integrations being central to its success. High-security locking systems The Markersdorf facility in Germany, one of Europe’s key manufacturing...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has joined SteelZero, representing a strategic step in the company’s sustainability roadmap and highlighting its determination to tackle the environmental footprint of its material supply chain. As a global corporate initiative of Climate Group uniting organizations committed to accelerating the transition to a net-zero steel industry, SteelZero requires members to commit to using 50% low-emission steel by 2030 and achieving 100% net-zero steel by 2050, while collabor...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has published a new white paper titled Embedding Sustainability into Business: From Principles to Practice, which examines how organizations can move beyond regulatory compliance to fully integrate environmental, social and governance principles into their operations. The downloadable white paper addresses the need for businesses to respond to climate change, evolving legislation and rising expectations from stakeholders. It explores how sustainability can be embedded acros...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has strengthened its ModuleGuard range of modular vault doors and strong rooms with ballistic resistance, further enhancing security against physical attacks. Developed through customer insights and research, ModuleGuard from the global security specialist features improved materials and manufacturing processes, reducing its carbon footprint for a more sustainable approach. Its certified bolt assembly allows for easy installation, even in areas with floor load limitations....

Gunnebo Safe Storage has announced the formation of a new Global Locking Solutions (GLS) team within its Safe Storage Business Unit. This strategic move reinforces its commitment to expanding high-security locking capabilities on a global scale. The GLS team will focus on delivering high-security locking systems to meet the increasing global demand across industries such as banking, retail, and critical infrastructure. By leveraging expertise from recent acquisitions, Gunnebo Safe Storage aims...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has launched SecureBattery, an innovative product line designed to meet the growing demands for safe battery storage and charging. Increasingly, batteries are essential for powering various devices and equipment across industries and yet present unique storage challenges. The potential risks - ranging from thermal runaway to releasing hazardous gases - pose significant threats to safety. Posing significant threats These dangers make it imperative for industry pioneers to...

Gunnebo Safe Storage AB, a global provider of certified physical security solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of WITTKOPP, a renowned German manufacturer with a 167-year legacy in high-security lock systems. The strategic acquisition strengthens Gunnebo Safe Storage’s high-security lock portfolio, supporting continued innovation and product development as well as expanding the customer network globally. Portfolio of high-security locks WITTKOPP, headquartered in Velbert,...

Gunnebo Safe Storage, a global pioneer in secure storage solutions, has launched its latest downloadable white paper, "Are Luxury Retailers Equipped to Handle the Escalating Threat of Sophisticated Retail Crime?" This in-depth report explores the unique security challenges luxury retailers face amid a sharp rise in theft and organized retail crime, offering innovative strategies to protect high-value merchandise without compromising the exclusive customer experience. Luxury retailers are under...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has launched Origo as a new electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors, to secure against increasingly sophisticated burglary risks.  The global provider of safe storage solutions has introduced Origo to play a significant role in safeguarding valuables, cash, and document storage in high-risk environments, with no compromise to style or compliance. Sophisticated security solutions Origo offers a secure One-Time-Code (OTC) algorithm and enc...

Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control technology revolutionizing security through facial authentication, is excited to announce their attendance at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 from September 23rd-25th in Orlando, FL. While at the conference, Alcatraz AI will present its latest biometric access control end-to-end technology, Rock X, at its booth (#3000). For the first time, Alcatraz AI will be showcasing the system’s discreet,...

Gunnebo Safe Storage solutions have been specified for Private Vaults for Safe Deposits in Dubai’s premier lifestyle destination, City Walk, partnering with AXON to support the complete installation process. Private Vaults for Safe Deposits, which has two facilities across UAE, sourced Gunnebo Safe Storage for City Walk to provide safe storage solutions for its customers. The specifications included the Safe Store Auto and Electronic Safe Deposit Locker System. Next-generation solut...

Global security solutions specialist, Gunnebo has achieved the prestigious bronze EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to evolving sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility. EcoVadis is a globally recognized sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. It evaluates a company’s performance based on four key categories: Environmental Impact, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainab...

Gunnebo Safe Storage, in partnership with Tecnosicurezza, is at Security Essen to unveil a host of innovative new products alongside a dedicated panel speaker slot to discuss the importance of European standards in the security of banking. On Tecnosicurezza stand 6E12, the pioneering global provider of secure storage solutions will unveil brand new locking solutions, including a powerful electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors. Tecnosicurezza’s MiniTech tech...

Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in frictionless access control solutions, is proud to announce the debut of the revolutionary exterior Rock X during ISC West 2024 in Las Vegas, showcased in Booth #31075. Rock X sets a new standard in outdoor access control, featuring frictionless and secure facial authentication technology for a wide range of applications. Rock X introduces a new era of security for exterior locations using the power of AI and technical innovation to address the unique challenges...