Kaba Acquires Keyscan Inc. -- Security Today

Kaba Acquires Keyscan Inc.

Nov 06, 2014

Keyscan Inc. is pleased to announce it has been acquired by Kaba Holding AG based in Switzerland. This acquisition will strengthen both companies’ product offerings throughout the Americas.

“This acquisition confirms the strong brand presence and reputation that Keyscan has built over the past 25 years,” said John Dyall, president of Keyscan Inc. “This strategic union will enhance the companies' competitive positioning in an evolving security landscape. It is consistent with our vision to create new growth opportunities through expanding product and service offerings, from our highly complementary product lines, combined with unparalleled customer service.”

Retaining its brand name, Keyscan will operate as a separate division of Kaba’s ADS Americas Group and continue to offer product excellence and innovation to the access control marketplace.

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