Electronic Locks
Legrand Expands Access Control Business with €254m Cogelec Deal
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Shelly Group Smart Building Business & 2024 Financials Examined
In this research note, we examine Shelly Group SE, a public company that provides IoT and smart building solutions based in Bulgaria. This article reviews their product portfolio, a Capital Markets Day presentation of 5th November 2024, preliminary 2024 financial highlights of 9th January 2025, and guidance for 2026. Shelly Group Profile Shelly Group AD is […]
dormakaba Access Solutions Business & FY2023/24 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine one of the top three companies in the global access solutions market, dormakaba. Based on their FY2023/2024 financial results, year ending 30 June 2024 and their latest corporate presentation, this article highlights their solutions portfolio, financial highlights, and the latest results of their two business segments. dormakaba is listed […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Honeywell in Smart Buildings
This research note examines Honeywell’s emerging strategic priorities in smart buildings. We have mapped the acquisitions, strategic partnerships, investment activity, and divestments of the business to ascertain their growth ambitions, by categorizing the various relationships and deals by technology and investment type over recent years. This analysis is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of their […]
Who Are the Smart Building Startups Gaining Traction in 2024?
While funding levels are a good measure of a startup’s potential, growth may be the best measure of a startup’s success. That is the focus of our latest research study, which identifies and explores the 100 smart building startups we believe have gained the most growth traction in the past year. The global smart buildings […]
iLOQ Digital Locking Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Finnish digital locking company iLOQ. This article is based on the financial statements and the 2023 Annual Report of Capnor Weasel Bidco Oyj, iLOQ’s parent company, and coverage of their activities in the last year. Founded in 2003, iLOQ is a Finnish specialist in the mechatronic locking sector. Based […]
Salto Systems Access Control Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their 2023 revenues, market expansion, product innovation, and a minority investment in an energy savings product for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is one of the market leaders in electronic locking and access control solutions […]
10 Notable Physical Security Acquisitions in 2023
This Research Note reviews physical security acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. We highlight significant M&A transactions in video surveillance, access control, electronic locking, alarm monitoring, fire detection & suppression, and life safety systems. 3 major transactions in the physical security sector were completed in 2023 – Carrier divested […]
Honeywell Strategy Update: Building Automation Business Acquires Carrier’s Global Access Solutions
On 10th October 2023, Honeywell announced plans to realign its business segments around three megatrends: automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition. This Research Note focuses on what this means for the smart buildings market. The US conglomerate’s perspective for organic and inorganic growth was further highlighted on a 1st December webcast, together with […]
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