ASSA ABLOY Americas International was officially formed on March 3, 2002, with a single, challenging responsibility, to coordinate the export activities among the North American companies.

AAA International is an amalgmation of three groups, ESSEX International, the international sales force at ASSA ABLOY Door Group and the export resources at YSG (Yale Security Group) that have professionally represented their specific brands in the international marketplace over many years with a proven track record of success.

The new group is focused on leveraging the collective experience gained through years of export and international sales to provide a truly unique international sales model that will offer a single source for the largest selection of North American product ever assembled in one organization.

Bill McLean, President of ASSA ABLOY Americas International explained, "our mandate is clear, we have to strengthen our overall export activity, while offering the most comprehensive collection of North American architectural products ever represented by one sales organization."

ASSA ABLOY Americas International will play a critical role in support of international architects, contractors and multinational corporations who demand the sophistication of North American product in every corner of the globe. Through specification writing, consulting and product selection AANA International offers product solutions to meet the demands of today's modern buildings, while offering world wide on site support through or vast network of sales offices and distributors.

The following is a general overview of the North American companies represented by AANA International:

Ceco Door Products, headquartered Milan, Tennessee, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of steel doors and frames for commercial, industrial, and institutional construction. Products are manufactured utilizing modern computerized processing and manufacturing technology and advanced digital equipment.

With a coast-to-coast network of strategically located Distribution Centers Ceco Door Products bring steel doors and frames closer to the market in the US. In addition there are more than 350 authorized distributors in 15 countries worldwide.

www.cecodoor.com

Since 1839, Corbin Russwin has manufactured safe, secure and durable hardware. In today's multi-room facilities, where security and code compliance hardware are foremost in the minds of architects and builders, Corbin Russwin continues to fulfill both the functional and aesthetic requirements of the construction industry.

Architecturally, Corbin Russwin is advancing into the next century and beyond. The practical day-to-day workload that architectural hardware products endure is the performance standard on which we have built our reputation.

www.corbin-russwin.com

Curries Company was founded in 1958 and is the market-leading manufacturer of hollow metal doors and frames. The company manufactures specially designed and standard products for new building projects and renovation projects.

www.curries.com

Fleming Steel Doors & Frames is Canada's largest manufacturer of steel doors and frames for the non-residential building market. Today, Fleming is one of the major suppliers to the USA market with distributors in most major centers. Fleming also has distributors in the Middle East, Asia, UK, the Caribbean and Mexico.

All Fleming products are manufactured as a standard from paintable galvanneal steel and comes with the industry's only 10 year guarantee against rust perforation and finished film adhesion.

Fleming's reputation as one of North America's fastest growing steel door and frames manufacturer is due to it's commitment to quality, service, product development and the use of state of the art technology.

www.flemingdoor.com

Founded in 1968, GRAHAM Manufacturing Corporation is a market leader in the production and supply of non-fire-rated and fire-rated architectural flush wood doors for the commercial construction industry.

www.grahamdoors.com

Geographical Market: North America

Folger Adam Electric Door Control manufactures a wide range of electric strikes, electromagnetic locks, power supplies and switches. Recognized as the premier electric strike brand, Folger Adam offers heavy-duty electric strikes for a variety of applications.

www.folgeradamdoorcontrols.com

Founded in 1864, McKinney Products Company is a market leader in the manufacture of quality architectural grade hinges including security hinges, spring hinges, and continuous hinges for the builders' hardware industry.

www.mckinneyhinge.com

Geographical Market: North America

Norton Door Controls manufacturers a complete line of surface mounted commercial door closers including low energy power operators. Norton offers over 600 possible body/valving/spring combinations along with 44 different arms. The Norton plant also manufacturers the Yale line of closers.

Norton products are sold primarily through door hardware distributors and wholesalers. The plant has been in continuous production at the same site since 1957. Today, Norton is rapidly adapting demand flow technology and cellular production methods to achieve outstanding on time shipping performance and faster thru put times.

www.nortondoorcontrols.com

Geographical Market: North America

Rixson Specialty Door Controls is a manufacturing facility located in the Midwestern United States. Founded by a Flemish architect Oscar Rixson, at the turn of the 20th century, the company has always been involved with products designed for the uncommon situations. Today Rixson manufactures floor closers and pivots that carry large and high frequency doors. Rixson was the first manufacturer of mechanical hardware to develop electromechanical products to meet fire/life-safety applications. They continue that tradition with a full line of electromechanical, electro hydraulic and wall mounted holding devices. Door and frame last longer when overhead stops and holders protect them. For fifty years the Rixson Checkmate line has done just that.

Rixson's mission is to continue to be the leader in manufacturing quality hardware; to offer design support to architects and engineers who dare to dream the impossible; to create products that endure and perform for generations.

Firmly planted in the US market, Rixson's products are sold primarily through contract distribution and service center.

www.rixsondoorcontrols.com

Geographical Market: North America

Market Segments: Institutional

Product Groups: Cylinders, keys, knobsets, mortise locks, lever locks, door closers/operators, exit hardware, electronics and electro mechanics, and architectural hardware.

Founded in 1864, SARGENT Manufacturing Company is a market leader in the manufacture of architectural hardware, including locksets, cylinders, door closers, exit devices, electromechanical products and access control systems for new construction, renovation, and replacement applications.

www.sargentlock.com

Trussbilt has designed and manufactured high quality security hollow metal products since 1926. Trussbilt's products are in over 2,000 prisons throughout the world and has developed and pioneered performance tests that demonstrate the superiority of hollow metal fabrication for security. Trussbilt's racking load test, static load test, impact test, and edge crush load test have become industry standards.

Trussbilt continues to utilize its expertise and experience to maintain its position as the market leader within the detention industry. The principal products are Detention Doors and Frames, Security Ceilings and Wall Systems, Safe T Feed Food Pass System.

www.trussbilt.com

Yale is dedicated to the engineering, design and manufacturing of builder's hardware. Yale offers a complete line of locksets and door control hardware designed to meet the needs of the architect and end-user.

In addition to superior product quality, Yale offers a mix of product expertise that is unsurpassed in the hardware industry. A constant exchange of information among lock specialists, exit hardware professionals, and floor closer and pivot experts ensures comprehensive door hardware capability. It is an important reservoir of knowledge that is available for every architectural specification you prepare.

www.yalelocks.com