ABLOY’s cornerstones of trust and responsibility – Securing Helsinki’s heritage and Croatia’s waste management

ABLOY, part of ASSA ABLOY Group, has redefined its brand, focusing on the value it brings to customers around the world. As the culmination of a year-long process, ABLOY’s brand cornerstones highlight more trust, safety and security across the world: providing premium experience, fostering a stronger community, acting as trusted advisors and being responsible by nature.

Two recent cases show how ABLOY solutions are created in collaboration to produce end results that are better for the people and the planet.

Trusted advisors: elevating Finland’s national treasure’s security

Daily over 250 000 people cross paths with the iconic Finnish landmark, the Helsinki Central Railway station. Being in continuous use for over a century, the building recently went under multiple renovations, including updating the locking system. This renovation not only preserves a piece of Helsinki’s history but also ensures the safety of its residents and visitors.

“The central railway station is a site of significant cultural and historical value. All renovations followed strict regulations set by the Finnish Heritage Agency. Here the retrofit feature of the ABLOY PULSE system was extremely important, as it allowed the locking system to be updated by simply replacing the lock cylinder, preserving the original appearance of the doors”, says Jani Jääskeläinen, Project Manager at Helsinki Central Railway Station.

The system can also create individual access rights, which means that all locks work with a single key, making access easier for different office spaces, restaurants, cafés and stores operating inside the station’s mall-like environment.

Sustainable by nature: transforming waste management in Croatia

In Croatia, waste management follows a Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) scheme. People are charged fees according to the amount of mixed waste disposed to the waste management system: the more you recycle and separate your waste, the less you pay. Croatian company Eol-Ekos sought a secure solution that could effectively manage waste container access, encourage recycling, and provide detailed usage data.

“The partnership between Eol-Ekos and Abloy Oy stands as a model, as cities worldwide seek smarter, more sustainable solutions, enhancing security and promoting sustainability, the collaboration is more than just waste management; it’s about building cities ready for the future”, says Johanna Varis, Head of Marketing and Segment Development at Abloy.

At the heart of the transformation is Abloy’s PROTEC2 CLIQ, an advanced access solution integrated with PAYT devices. It gives municipalities a complete audit trail and detailed information on waste container usage, eliminating the need for complex wiring, reducing maintenance costs, and simplifying management.

The new ABLOY brand cornerstones

Recently Abloy defined what drives the ABLOY brand forward:

• Premium Experience: ABLOY’s global success is based on first-class customer experience, durable products and solutions, and human-to-human expertise.
• Stronger Together: together with customers, partners, and colleagues, ABLOY can constantly improve the quality of products, services and solutions.
• Trusted Advisors: trusted for over 100 years, ABLOY pioneers heritage and understands various industries.
• Responsible by Nature: ABLOY is dedicated to transparency, and committed to minimising environmental impacts of operations, ensuring a more sustainable and supply chain with ethical and responsible business practices.

More information

• Read the full story of ABLOY and Helsinki Central Railway Station.
• Read the full story of ABLOY and Eol-Ekos.
• See video: ABLOY Premium experience saves the day
• Johanna Varis, p. +358 50 320 0864, email: johanna.varis@abloy.com 
  Head of Marketing and Segment Development, Abloy Oy

Abloy Oy

ABLOY offers security and locking innovations dedicated to creating more trust in the world. Combining digital and mechanical expertise, Abloy Oy develops industry-leading security solutions that protect people, property and business. The global ABLOY distribution network provides expert service to customers in over 90 countries.

Abloy is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. The Group operates worldwide, with 61,000 employees and sales of EUR 12.3 billion.  www.abloy.com