Allegion out and about: Reflecting on Q4 2025

Allegion Southeast Asia, alongside ELATEC, exhibit at Security Event Asia.

Allegion strives to create a safer and more accessible world. Every day our employees play a vital role in developing and supporting solutions from trusted brands around the world that drive us toward achieving this vision. We engage deeply with the communities and industries we serve — actively participating in key industry conversations, hosting impactful events and exhibiting at some of the world's premier tradeshows.

As we reflect on the fourth quarter of 2025, discover where Allegion and our brands have been out and about — listening, learning, sharing insights and showcasing solutions that are shaping the future of security and access.

Allegion’s thought leaders are featured:

Explore a selection of Allegion thought leadership — including articles featured in industry publications and content published directly by Allegion and our brands — where our experts share valuable insights that spark meaningful conversations about the future of security and access.

Allegion’s Karen Keating explores the evolution of wireless access control in the November 2025 issue of Security Journal Americas. (Photo courtesy of SJA.)

Devin Love, VP, Allegion: 2025 Reflections and 2026 Predictions: In this Security Sales & Integration article, Devin Love, vice president of global software platforms for Allegion, looks back at some of the biggest security industry developments of 2025 and what could change in 2026 and beyond.

The evolution of wireless access control: Featured in Security Journal Americas, this article by Karen Keating, director of brand and solutions marketing at Allegion, explores the evolution of wireless access control in corporate environments. She highlights the top considerations for upgrading to wireless locks, showcasing why they are an intelligent investment for businesses aiming to enhance security, efficiency and convenience.

The Data Is In: Smart Access Control Drives 20% Higher Resident Satisfaction (And Your NOI Will Thank You): In this article, Gatewise discusses the link between access control and resident satisfaction in multifamily communities: when residents feel secure about access, they're more likely to renew their lease. Properties using Gatewise’s smart system saw a 20% rise in satisfaction with controlled access over three years.

Too few staff, too high costs? Workforce management at the heart of modern logistics optimization: This article from our plano business explains how workforce management is becoming a central pillar of efficient logistics, as growing customer expectations meet limited personnel and rising labor costs.

iDigHardware: Catching Up — What Has Changed in the I-Codes?: With the new year, many states have updated International Codes (I-Codes), including the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Fire Code (IFC). In this iDigHardware blog post, Allegion’s Lori Greene, codes and resources manager, summarizes key changes to door opening code requirements.

What are Stretch Codes and Step Codes – and What New Energy Codes Have Come Online?: New energy codes are transforming what it means to design a high-performance building. This blog post from Unicel Architectural breaks down what these changes mean for architects, builders and developers — and how Unicel’s solutions like Vision Control® IGUs and timber curtain walls help meet and exceed these evolving standards.

Paving a Safe Path for Students: Featured in both the Door Industry Journal and Construction UK Magazine (page 12), this article by Sue Corrick, product marketing manager for Allegion UK, reviews the critical nature of escape routes in school buildings and how fire door hardware plays a role in keeping students safe and emergency exits functional.

The Everyday of Fire Door Safety: Featured in the Door Industry Journal, Fire Door Journal and BFM Magazine, this article by Kirk Smith, trade channel manager of electromechanical sales for Allegion UK, highlights the importance of fire doors — often neglected, misused and poorly maintained. Fire doors are often the first line of defense against fire and smoke, and maintaining their integrity is critical.

Electrified Retraction Locks Key Benefits for Retrofits: Featured in Campus Security Today, this article by Mark Kuhn, specification consultant for Allegion’s Americas business, explores the challenges of retrofitting electrified hardware into existing buildings — particularly for fire-rated openings and legacy door frames — and explains why latch retraction locks are an ideal solution for retrofit applications.

Maintenance Matters: How to Keep Door Hardware Running Smoothly: As modern architecture continues to embrace open plan living, space saving convenience and indoor and outdoor interconnectivity, sliding and folding doors have surged in popularity. In this article by David Knollman, Allegion UK’s business development manager, provides a how-to guide outlining the essential maintenance and care steps for sliding and folding door applications.

Allegion hosts, attends and exhibits at industry events:

Take a closer look at some of the premier tradeshows and events where Allegion showcased innovative solutions and engaged with industry leaders and emerging talent worldwide.

Students participate in mock assembly activity at the Manufacturing Day event at Allegion’s LCN facility in Princeton, Illinois.

Manufacturing Day (October 2025): Throughout October, several of Allegion manufacturing facilities across the U.S. opened their doors to local college and high school students for tours, presentations and hands-on activities for Manufacturing Day The annual initiative by the National Association of Manufacturers invites companies nationwide to welcome students, parents, educators and community leaders into their facilities to encourage the next generation to consider the vibrant career opportunities in manufacturing.

Salon APS (Oct. 7-9, 2025): SimonsVoss France and Bricard exhibited in Paris, France, at the “Rendez-vous” for safety and security experts. Discussions focused on the growing digital access control market and rising demand for standalone and wireless solutions. SimonsVoss showcased innovations like SmartHandle AX Advanced, AX2Go, SmartIntego and System 3060, while Bricard presented the new XE360 range.

Data Center World Asia (Oct. 8-9, 2025): Allegion Southeast Asia exhibited in Singapore at this premier event focused on the evolving landscape of data centers in Asia. We offered live demos of our ANSI and EN standard solutions, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of data centers, and showcased how Allegion is shaping the future of data center security with innovative access control technologies.

Glazing Summit (Oct. 8-9, 2025): Brisant Secure and UAP exhibited at this key event in Birmingham, England, which brought together over 300 leaders, innovators and decision-makers from the window, door and conservatory sector. Alex Dutton, sales director at Brisant, took part in a panel discussion on the anticipated impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the glazing industry in the year ahead.

Securing New Ground (Oct. 14-15, 2025): Allegion joined top leaders from the security industry in New York City for the annual conference hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA). Devin Love, vice president of global software platforms at Allegion, participated in the Megatrends panel discussion and offered timely insights on the software revolution, channel shifts, convergence and more.

SecTech (Oct. 14-16, 2025): SimonsVoss Denmark participated in both SecTech Stockholm in Stockholm, Sweden, and Nordic SecTech in Riga, Latvia, engaging in discussions on the future of security across digital and physical systems. In Riga, Jens Holmberg, Nordic regional sales manager at SimonsVoss, delivered a presentation titled “The Hidden Weak Link in Critical Infrastructure – and How We Solved It.”

The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) Expo (Oct. 17-19, 2025): Brisant Secure participated in the U.K.’s largest locksmith exhibition held in Telford, England. During the event, Brisant showcased the new Ultion 1 Star Plus built for locksmiths who want premium performance without the premium price tag.

Access Control Summit (ACS) LATAM (Oct. 21-22, 2025): ELATEC joined Latin America’s first ACS event in São Paulo, Brazil, connecting with key access control and security leaders. Jason Ouellette, corporate vice president of innovation and technical partnerships at ELATEC, participated in a panel on “Mobile Credentials and the Margin Stack: Economics of the Ecosystem,” discussing the economics behind mobile access technologies.

Security Canada Central (Oct. 22, 2025): Allegion Americas joined industry leaders in Toronto, Canada, for Canada’s largest security trade show. The team hosted two sessions: “Breakfast with Allegion,” led by Fadil Zain, integrator sales consultant, showcasing the Schlage ecosystem’s scalable, secure access control; and the “Zentra Education Session,” led by Robert Gaulden, Allegion’s go-to-market director of multifamily access, and Antonio Torres, business development consultant for Zentra, focusing on holistic secure access solutions for multifamily properties.

WE25 Conference (Oct. 23-25, 2025): Allegion participated in the Society of Women Engineers’ annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana — the world’s largest career fair for women and allies in engineering and technology. Centered around this year’s theme, “Embrace Your Story,” we engaged in inspiring sessions, hosted on-site interviews and connected with top talent — showcasing how Allegion’s engineers are shaping the future of security and access.

Healthcare Design Conference + Expo (Oct. 25-28, 2025): Alongside STANLEY Access Technologies and Unicel Architectural, Allegion joined healthcare design leaders in Kansas City, Kansas, sharing innovations that enhance patient outcomes, support caregivers and promote healthier environments. Allegion showcased tailored hardware and advanced access control solutions for healthcare projects, including the STANLEY Access Technologies ProCare™ 8300A Automatic.

Allegion’s Brad Anderson presents the Schlage XE360 integration into the Brivo ecosystem at the Brivo Cloud Security Summit.

Brivo Cloud Security Summit (Oct. 28-31, 2025): Allegion was the Titanium Sponsor of Brivo’s 2025 summit in Austin, Texas, where we won Technology Partner of the Year. Highlights included a presentation by Brad Anderson, physical access control systems (PACS) business development consultant at Allegion, on the Schlage XE360™ integration into the Brivo ecosystem, along with hands-on demos of Allegion solutions. Allegion also hosted the Annual Summit Fun Run, promoting our “Be safe, be healthy” core value.

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National Convention (Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2025): Allegion’s Juntos employee resource group, which celebrates Latinx heritage and creates pathways for professional growth and authentic representation, attended this annual conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. SHPE is one of the largest annual gatherings of STEM students and professionals in the U.S.

Allegion Developer Conference (Nov. 2025): Allegion hosted its inaugural Allegion Developer Conference (ADC) in Denver, Colorado, bringing together physical access control (PAC) and property technology partners for an in-depth look at the Yonomi Platform (YP). The conference was centered on the theme “Securing Tomorrow, Today.” A highlight was Tobin Richardson, president and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, who shared insights on industry standards and the transformative potential of Aliro, a standardized communication protocol between access readers and user devices.

Allegion Southeast Asia, alongside ELATEC, exhibit at Security Event Asia.

Atrium User Conference (Nov. 3-5, 2025): Allegion attended this conference in Orlando, Florida, connecting with industry leaders and exploring offerings from Atrium Campus, a cloud-based campus card management solution partner. Jeff Koziol, business development manager for higher education and student ID wallet credentials at Allegion, presented “The Only Constant is Change: The University of Virginia’s Bold Move to Modernize Campus Security.”

Security Event Asia (Nov. 11-13, 2025): Allegion Southeast Asia, alongside ELATEC, exhibited in Singapore at this premier event for security innovation, connecting with industry professionals and PACS partners. Our team showcased a comprehensive suite of access control hardware solutions, including ELATEC readers, SimonsVoss digital locking systems, Schlage electrified locks with motorized latch retraction and the new Schlage XE360 wireless mortise lock.

OPTECH (Nov. 17-19,2025): Allegion attended this premier real estate innovation event in Las Vegas, Nevada, showcasing Schlage, Zentra and Gatewise solutions. Hosted by the National Multifamily Housing Council, the conference highlighted operational technology for multifamily housing, including access control and smart building solutions.

International Security Conference (ISC) East (Nov. 18-20): Allegion Americas, alongside Zentra, ELATEC and STANLEY Access Technologies, exhibited in New York City at the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event, hosted in collaboration with the Security Industry Association (SIA). The team showcased our latest access control solutions, including the Zentra Resident Key, now available for both Apple Wallet® and Google Wallet™.

Big 5 Global (Nov. 24-27, 2025): CISA exhibited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at the region’s largest and most influential construction event for showcasing building materials, innovative solutions and technologies across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. CISA highlighted “Made in Italy” solutions for the construction industry.