Besam
Besam was established in 1962 with the development of automatic doors for the healthcare sector; soon expansion was made into other sectors such as retail and transportation. Besam became part of the ASSA ABLOY Group in 2002.
Our heritage
We are part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Formed in 1994 when Swedish brand ASSA merged with Finnish brand Abloy, the group has since gone from strength to strength - becoming the global leader in access solutions.
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems became a distinct division of the group in 2006, building on a strong - and long - history of expertise in entrance automation. Over the years, we have welcomed some of the world’s best-known brands to our family. Together, we set the standard across our industry for safety, security, and convenience.
Bringing together the strongest names in the business under one brand
Besam, Crawford, Albany, Megadoor: these are just some of the names you might recognize that are now part of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems. We bring on board companies that share our outlook on the world and bring with them a broad range and depth of experience, innovation, and expertise. So you know that we are always leading the way for you and your business.
A history of strong brands
Crawford
Crawford became part of the ASSA ABLOY Group in 2011. Crawford started out manufacturing garage doors in the 1950's as well as focusing on industrial doors and loading dock equipment.
Megadoor
The first Megadoor vertical lifting fabric door was developed in 1973 as a kiln door for the forestry industry, with mining, shipyard and aviation applications soon to follow. Megadoor joined the ASSA ABLOY Group in 2011.
Albany door systems
Albany presented the world’s first high-speed fabric roll-up door in 1968, moving on to develop high-performance doors for a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, mining and cleanrooms. Albany became part of the ASSA ABLOY Group in 2012.
EM Entrematic
Inflatable dock shelters provide perfect sealing by inflating themselves around the docked vehicle, which makes them ideal for applications within the food industry.
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Industries
We tailor make entrances for every industry. Find your sector and dive into the details.
Sustainability
We put sustainability first in everything we do – and publish Environmental Product Declarations with everything we make.
IoT and Connectivity
Forget people pushing buttons. Our systems link together wirelessly in a way that’s known as the Internet of Things (IoT).
Stories
Our systems link together wirelessly in a way that’s known as the Internet of Things (IoT). Examples? We have plenty.
Let’s talk
Do you have questions or comments about any of our products, solutions or services? We would love to hear from you.