Allegion plc, a global security products and solutions provider, has acquired Unicel Architectural Corp. Based in Quebec, Canada, Unicel Architectural is a 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 U.S. and installed in healthcare, education, government and other non-residential facilities.
Details of the acquisition
Unicel Architectural will operate as part of the Allegion Americas segment, led by Allegion Senior Vice President Dave Ilardi. 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. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Corporate responses
"Unicel Architectural is a natural extension of Allegion's core business, especially in institutional markets. This strategic combination will strengthen our portfolio of solutions and expand our specification capabilities," says Ilardi. "Together, we will provide meaningful differentiation for customers with more comprehensive offerings."
"Like Allegion and its brands, Unicel Architectural is a category inventor and market leader, recently celebrating 60 years of serving customers," says Doyon-Bissonnette. "Combined, we'll create more value for architects and other channel partners as trusted advisors on projects who help meet end-user needs."
