ASSA ABLOY has agreed to acquire Gunnebo Entrance Control, expanding its pedestrian access portfolio with a range of entrance control products including speed gates, mass transit gates and security revolving doors.
The acquisition is intended to strengthen ASSA ABLOY’s position in mature markets by adding complementary entrance control solutions to its existing offering. The deal remains subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to complete during the fourth quarter of 2026.
Nico Delvaux, president and CEO of ASSA ABLOY, said: "I look forward to welcoming the Gunnebo Entrance Control team to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business."
Massimo Grassi, executive vice president of ASSA ABLOY and head of its Entrance Systems Division, added: "Gunnebo Entrance Control’s well-established entrance control portfolio, strong team, and deep industry expertise will enhance and complement our current offering in pedestrian access solutions.
"By adding talented people, strong expertise, and innovative solutions, we will further strengthen our ability to support customers with secure, reliable and efficient entrance solutions."
Founded in 1995, with origins dating back to 1764, Gunnebo Entrance Control employs around 670 people and is headquartered in Maresfield, East Sussex. The business operates manufacturing facilities across Europe, the US and Asia and, following completion of the acquisition, will become part of the Business Segment Pedestrian within ASSA ABLOY’s Entrance Systems Division.
Gunnebo Entrance Control reported sales of approximately €151m (£131m) in 2025 with what ASSA ABLOY described as a "good" EBIT margin. The group said the acquisition is expected to have a small dilutive effect on earnings per share in the short term.
