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Press Release
ASSA ABLOY’s Ecoflex™ Lock Technology Earns GreenCircle
Certification
Atlanta, GA, September 29, 2014 — ASSA ABLOY today announced that its Ecoflex™
lock technology has been awarded third-party certification by GreenCircle Certified,
LLC, the leading certifier of sustainability claims in products and operations.
Marking a breakthrough in energy efficiency, Ecoflex electrified mortise locks from
ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin and SARGENT offer up to 96 percent
reduction in energy usage compared to standard electronic locks. These energy savings
were independently reviewed and verified by GreenCircle to assure accuracy,
consistency, and transparency.
“We are extremely gratified that our Ecoflex technology has received GreenCircle
certification,” said Aaron Smith, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Sustainable Building
Solutions, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions. “We are always striving to offer better
products, and today that means products that not only do a better job, but also use
less energy and have a minimal impact on the environment. Ecoflex offers all of these
advantages and more.”
Ecoflex’s reduction in power usage is achieved by replacing the solenoid used in
traditional electronic locks with an Ecoflex actuator. Conventional solenoids consume
about 6 watts of power compared to the Ecoflex’s 0.18 watts to perform the identical
locking function. In addition, Ecoflex generates significantly less wasted energy as heat.
The use of Ecoflex over conventional electronic locks offers a major opportunity to
reduce energy consumption, as well as contribute to sustainability objectives and
favorable LEED ratings. Ecoflex offers a flexible, reliable solution with a single
ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 mortise lock that can serve a variety of needs. Using only four
percent of the electricity of a conventional lock, Ecoflex’s increased energy efficiency
directly translates to cost savings. In a facility with 1,000 doors as an example,
changing to Ecoflex will save over 5 megawatt hours and $5,000 annually. Ecoflex locks
are offered in a variety of finishes and decorative levers to complement any designer
and architectural application.
“As today’s consumers become more informed, there is an increasing demand for
honesty and integrity from product suppliers like ASSA ABLOY,” said Annie Bevan,
Certification and Operations Manager of GreenCircle. “Third-party certification of
sustainability claims is essential in establishing credibility and developing consumer
confidence. GreenCircle provides transparency you can trust.”
ABOUT ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying enduser demands for security, safety and convenience. For more information, visit
http://www.assaabloy.com/en/com/.
ABOUT CORBIN RUSSWIN
Since 1839, Corbin Russwin has manufactured safe, secure and durable locking
hardware. The company offers commercial grade 1 mortise locks, bored locks, exit
devices, high security key systems and electromechanical hardware. Architecturally,
Corbin Russwin offers products that are both aesthetically pleasing and designed to
surpass most performance standards. Visit our website for complete product
specifications, http://www.corbinrusswin.com/.
ABOUT SARGENT
Founded in the early 1800’s, SARGENT is a market leader in locksets, cylinders, door
closers, exit devices, electro-mechanical products and access control systems for new
construction, renovation and replacement applications. The company's customer base
includes commercial construction, institutional, and industrial markets. Included in
SARGENT’s product offerings are windstorm certified locks and exit devices, hardwired
and wireless access control devices, decorative levers and patented and high security
key systems. Visit our website for bored lock, mortise lock, exit device and key system
product specifications, http://www.sargentlock.com/.
ABOUT GREENCIRCLE CERTIFED, LLC
GreenCircle Certified, LLC was established to ensure specificity in third-party
certification after many misleading or unsubstantiated sustainability claims were
encountered in the green marketplace. GreenCircle’s rigorous evaluation process
provides trusted transparency that a manufacturer’s product claims are authentic. In
today’s discerning market, third-party certification is a valuable asset in establishing
brand integrity and developing consumer confidence.
The certifications offered by GreenCircle include: Certified Energy Savings, Carbon
Footprint Reduction, Certified Environmental Facts (Multi-Attribute), Closed Loop
Products, Life Cycle Assessment Optimized, Renewable Resource Content, Recyclable
Material, Recycled Content, Renewable Energy Use, Sustainable Manufacturing
Processes, and Waste Diversion from Landfill.
GreenCircle provides verification and assurance to manufacturers, suppliers, regulators,
and consumers that products labeled with the GreenCircle mark consistently meet our
specific certification standards. GreenCircle is recognized by the USGBC Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and NAHB National Green Building Standard
Program. For more information on GreenCircle Certified, visit
www.greencirclecertified.com.
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