Allegion has announced that, through its subsidiaries, it has acquired Krieger Specialty Products and Unicel Architectural Corp.
Based in the Los Angeles, California area, Krieger is a leading US manufacturer of high-performance special purpose doors and windows for industrial, commercial and institutional markets.
Krieger’s solutions include security, radio frequency, acoustical, forced entry, bullet, blast and thermal applications, and they’re installed in a wide range of facilities ranging from data centers, hospitals, power plants and government offices to broadcasting stations, theaters, museums and banks.
Unicel Architectural, based in Quebec, Canada, is a leading North American manufacturer of advanced glass, timber and aluminum building solutions that support privacy, safety, energy efficiency and sustainability.
The Unicel Architectural portfolio is primarily sold across Canada and the US and installed in healthcare, education, government and other non-residential facilities.
Both Krieger and Unicel Architectural will operate as part of the Allegion Americas segment, led by the company’s Senior Vice President Dave Ilardi.
“This [Krieger] acquisition broadens our portfolio, while strengthening our manufacturing presence regionally and bringing together two strong workplace cultures,” Ilardi said.
“Krieger’s high-quality specialty products will add to the breadth of Allegion’s solutions, while our specification and institutional market expertise will fuel demand creation and growth for Krieger.
“Our businesses will also create greater manufacturing scale, leveraging our combined talented teams to best serve customers.”
Krieger CEO Bob McCluney will serve in an advisory capacity, supporting a smooth transition for the business as it joins Allegion.
Other members of the Krieger management team and employees will become part of Allegion Americas’ non-residential business, joining leading doors and frames brands like Steelcraft and Republic Doors.
“Unicel Architectural is a natural extension of Allegion’s core business, especially in institutional markets,” Ilardi added.
“This strategic combination will strengthen our portfolio of solutions and expand our specification capabilities.
“Together, we will provide meaningful differentiation for customers with more comprehensive offerings.”
Unicel Architectural Co-Presidents Samuel Doyon-Bissonnette and Vincent Couturier are joining Allegion and will serve as leaders for Unicel Architectural within the Allegion Americas non-residential business, supporting a smooth transition and helping drive accelerated growth.