ASSA ABLOY Hospitality finalizes Approved Vendor Agreement with Accor North America

RICHARDSON, TX | ASSA ABLOY Hospitality, the world’s leading provider of security products and systems to the hospitality industry, has finalized an Approved Vendor Agreement with Accor North America. This agreement, which became effective in early 2004, allows ASSA ABLOY Hospitality to supply a full range of security products from its Elsafe, VingCard, and TimeLox brands to all Accor properties in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Currently Accor manages over 1,200 properties in this region, comprising more than 130,000 guest rooms. Accor North America brands include Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis, Red Roof Inns, Studio 6 and Motel 6.

With products and systems already installed at more than 400 Accor-branded properties on the North American continent, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality has maintained a service agreement with Accor for over three years. In accordance with the new approved vendor agreement, ASSA ABLOY Hospitality will not only provide products, but specialized training and certification on its entire product line to Accor employees.

“The broad range of market segments that are represented by the Accor brands are a perfect match for our security brand portfolio,” said Mats Gustafsson, CEO and President of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality. “Our knowledgeable security consultants will assist each property in assessing their individual needs, and then customize an ideal security solution from our wide selection of locking systems, in-room safes and front desk management systems.”

For more information, please visit www.assaabloyhospitality.com www.assaabloyhospitality.com or contact Matthew Mrowczynski at 972-692-3110.

About Accor North America - A division of Accor, Accor North America has a balanced portfolio of more than 1,200 hotels in the United States, Canada and Mexico, representing more than 130,000 rooms. In key gateway cities and suburban locales, Accor brands include Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis, Red Roof Inns, Studio 6 and Motel 6. With 150,000 associates in 140 countries, Accor is the European leader and one of the world's largest groups in travel, tourism and corporate services, with two major international activities. Their hotel division encompasses over 4,000 hotels with approximately 450,000 rooms in 90 countries, in addition to casinos, travel agencies, and restaurants. Accor also provides a broad range of services, such as food vouchers, people care, incentive, loyalty programs, and events.

Further information can be obtained from:
Matthew Mrowczynski
Vice President, Marketing and Branding
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Inc.
9333 Forest Lane, Dallas TX 75243
Tel: (972) 907-2273d
Fax: (972) 907-2771
[email protected]

ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Inc. sells and services a host of ASSA ABLOY products,including locks, in-room safes and modern systems for security and safety in the hotel industry. The offering includes Elsafe, TimeLox and VingCard.

The ASSA ABLOY Group is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of locking solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. The Group has about 30,000 employees and annual sales of about EUR3 billion.