Global safety solutions provider Allegion plc has acquired the business units of Next Door Company, a Miami-based manufacturer of stainless steel and hollow metal doors for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings since 1993, through a subsidiary.
Next Door complements Allegion’s existing range and will be incorporated into the Allegion Americas division under Senior Vice President Dave Ilardi. Owner Justin Schechter will remain on board to support the growth of the merged companies. Both sides emphasise the strategic importance of the acquisition for future expansion.
Focus on civil protection: Bavaria calls for new structures for civil defence
Local authorities, the Bundeswehr and emergency services discuss resilience, equipment and responsibilities The security situation in Europe is fundamentally changing the requirements for civil protection and civil defence. Whilst natural disasters, extreme weather...

