Andreas Gmelin

Equipping an escape, fire, or emergency exit with cost-efficient, effective electronic security can be a challenge, particularly where a door is already in place. The Security Door Closer from ASSA A...

At every step of a building design or specification process, stakeholders have a choice. Decisions made at this stage materially impact the building experience far in the future. For this reason, man...

A properly shut door provides comfort and protection to whoever is using the space behind it. However, closing doors can have a wider impact on overall building performance. Fully closed doors affect...

Door closers do most of their work out of sight. Building users may not always notice them, but an effective door closer helps everyone to experience a more secure, comfortable building. Not every doo...

When it comes to access for everyone, no matter their size, age, strength, dexterity, or abilities, not every door closer is created equal. Installing the right one — for access through an entra...

The world can be a noisy place. Sometimes the technologies users trust to keep the peace, end up making the problem worse. No building can do without doors, but automated settings for secure or f...

In suburban gardens or a castle portcullis, a gate only works when it is properly closed. Leaving it open instantly creates a security risk. ASSA ABLOY’s Vertical Gate Closer shuts almost any ga...