ASSA ABLOY's IKON brand has a long history in security technology
The German brand IKON, originally founded in 1926, is a part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. The brand is known for its locking and security technology solutions.
ASSA ABLOY's German brand IKON has been developing locking and security technology for over nine decades. Originally part of ZEISS IKON AG, founded in 1926, the brand is now a key component of the ASSA ABLOY Group in Germany.
IKON's product range includes mechanical and mechatronic locking solutions, such as lock cylinders, auxiliary locks, and door fittings. The brand's history features significant technological advancements, including the development of the first patentable profiled cylinder in 1928, which revolutionized security technology. In recent years, the brand has also introduced wireless and smart locking systems, like the eCLIQ key and the CLIQ® Go system.
ASSA ABLOY acquired IKON in 1994 as part of its global expansion. In 2005, the group merged effeff Fritz Fuss GmbH & Co. KGaA and IKON Präzisionstechnik GmbH to form ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH, strengthening its position in the German market. The brand's product development has focused on enhancing security and integrating new technologies, such as electromechanical locking systems.
IKON products have been widely used in both small businesses and private residences. The brand's long history and continuous product development reflect its commitment to quality and innovation in security solutions.