ASSA ABLOY acquires UK based Lorient Group

ASSA ABLOY announced the acquisition of a UK based leading designer and manufacturer of high performance door sealing systems, Lorient. Given the strong commercial synergies between the two companies, the acquisition will create opportunities to drive innovation and add value to their customers by offering a broader product portfolio.

Lorient will continue to operate as autonomous businesses as part of the Door Hardware Group, retaining the existing strong commercial and operational team that has made the business the success it is today. Existing customer contact points remain unchanged.

“Lorient are an exciting addition to our UK business and I am delighted to welcome their teams into ASSA ABLOY” says Harry Warrender Market Region Manager for ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK. “It offers an extensive high quality range of sealing systems for doors with a strong track record of innovation. Their portfolio will extend the ASSA ABLOY offering into the commercial market in the UK and overseas.