ASSA ABLOY announces acquisition of Senior Architectural Systems

As part of the company’s long-term growth strategy, Senior Architectural System has announced that it has been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, an international manufacturer of entrance solutions best known for the Yale and UNION brands.

With around 61,000 employees and sales close to €12.3 billion, ASSA ABLOY’s head office and main manufacturing centre is in Willenhall in the West Midlands. Established in 1991, Senior has become one of the leading UK based manufacturers of aluminium fenestration solutions, including doors, windows and curtain wall systems, and has two manufacturing facilities in Yorkshire and a distribution centre in Scotland.

Commenting, Senior Architectural Systems’ Managing Director Mark Wadsworth said:  “We are delighted to join ASSA ABLOY Group and combine our heritage as one of the leading UK aluminium fenestration systems suppliers with ASSA ABLOY’s international scale and world leading brand and technology in access solutions.”

“This is an exciting next step in our journey, creating opportunities to enhance our offering through the complementary capabilities of both businesses, and ultimately achieving our growth ambitions.” 

Harry Warrender, Senior Vice President and Head of ASSA ABLOY UK & Ireland adds: “Senior is an exciting addition to our UK business, and I am delighted to welcome their teams into ASSA ABLOY, says. “Senior offer an innovative and high-quality range of window, door and curtain wall systems including market leading thermally efficient technology. Their portfolio will further extend the ASSA ABLOY offering into the commercial market in the UK.”