Heightened Facility Safety Concerns In Focus As ASSA ABLOY Features Its Newest Solutions For ‘Creating Access For The Future’ At GSX 2022

The spotlight is sharply focused on the issue of facility security currently as ASSA ABLOY, the globally renowned company in access solutions, showcases its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022 event. 

Featuring the theme of ‘Creating Access for the Future,’ ASSA ABLOY elevates the discussion of facility security with its broad line of innovative solutions that are designed to provide greater access, strong security and peace of mind for building owners, facility managers and occupants.

ASSA ABLOY’s latest access solutions at GSX 2022

The tragedy in Uvalde, Texas last spring once again directed full attention on facility security"

Angelo Faenza, the Head of Digital Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas, said “The tragedy in Uvalde, Texas last spring once again directed full attention on facility security and what schools, healthcare, government and corporate facilities need to do to protect their occupants, and rightfully so.”

Angelo Faenza adds, “We can’t control the issue of gun violence or emergency responsiveness, however, we can help facility owners better prepare.”

Extensive line of door security solutions

At Booth #2443 at GSX 2022, ASSA ABLOY will feature its comprehensive line of door security solutions, from doors and mechanical and electro-mechanical products to access control components and its entire family of wired and wireless intelligent opening solutions.

ASSA ABLOY also debuts two of its latest product advancements at GSX 2022: 

• Norton Rixson 6200 Series Low Energy Operator

The 6200 Series low energy swing door operator from ASSA ABLOY Group brand - Norton Rixson features an economical price point and is engineered with a slim profile to blend in easily with the door frame and provide architectural appeal.

Modular design and Wi-Fi programming

The modular design streamlines installation, making the Norton Rixson 6200 Series Low Energy Operator ideally suited for retrofit work and challenging openings, with minimal overhead space available.

Wi-Fi programming allows simple setup using any mobile device, including activation of its many features, such as power close, latch assist and obstruction detection.

• Behavioral Health Cylindrical Lock

ASSA ABLOY expands its range of behavioral health solutions to include a cylindrical lock. The Behavioral Health Cylindrical Lock, available from ASSA ABLOY Group brands - Corbin Russwin and SARGENT, provides aesthetics, safety and reliability that complements healthcare facilities’ mission to create more modern, peaceful environments for their patients.

Integrated lever and escutcheon

The integrated lever and escutcheon provide a streamlined look and feel that brings an elegant style to the most demanding environments and fits perfectly in behavioral health areas.

The Behavioral Health Cylindrical Lock is also recognized by New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS-OMH) for use in high risk areas.

Academy Learning Experience Platform (LXP)

ASSA ABLOY features more recent product introductions in the New Product Showcase

In addition, ASSA ABLOY features more recent product introductions in the New Product Showcase and is conducting demonstrations of the newly redesigned and easier-to-use Academy Learning Experience Platform (LXP), the company’s industry-renowned e-learning and in-person training system. 

“Proper instruction and training on the latest developments in door security is critical for installers, integrators, and architects/designers,” said Mark Brewer, AHC, PSP, Director - Learning Experience Platform Administration at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas. 

Mark Brewer adds, “We are proud to offer the industry’s most comprehensive content on this new and dynamic platform.”

The Future

“We challenge ourselves every day to answer the question, ‘how can we make access control even safer, more intelligent, easy to use, functional and aesthetically pleasing,’” said Angelo Faenza, adding “Ultimately, it’s about occupant peace of mind, so they can focus on working, learning and healing.”