ASSA ABLOY Acquires ENOX in India

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire the locks and hardware business under the ENOX brand from Pooja Hardware, one of the market leaders in India.

“I am very pleased that ENOX is joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. ENOX is the Group’s first major entry into the large and fast growing Indian market and will constitute an important building block in our strategy to grow market presence in emerging markets,” said Johan Molin, president and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.

“ENOX is a great addition to the Asia Pacific division. The acquisition adds complimentary business channels and products to our existing Indian business. ENOX will also give us access to a new customer base within the fast growing glass hardware segment,” said Magnus Kagevik, executive vice president of ASSA ABLOY and head of Division Asia Pacific.

The acquired business was established in 2007 and has approximately 220 employees. The head office is located in Mumbai.

Sales for 2014 are expected to reach INR 1,200 M (approximately SEK 130 M, or $19.3 million) with a good EBIT margin. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during Q3 2014.