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LEKSVIK, NORWAY - (December 9, 2002) - Elsafe International a.s., the
world's leading supplier of electronic safes to the hospitality industry
for over 23 years, has announced that a global supplier agreement has just
been finalized with Accor Hotels. This "Nominated Supplier" agreement gives
Elsafe priority status as a supplier of in-room safes to 3,700 Accor hotels,
comprising over 425,000 guestrooms in 90 countries around the globe. As
Central Europe's leading hotel chain, Accor's worldwide franchise network
includes such well-known hotel brands as Novotel, Motel 6, Red Roof Inn,
Sofitel, Courtepaille, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, Hotelia, Ibis, Lenotre, Mecure,
Libertel, Coralia, and Thalassa hotels.
Accor's recent agreement with Elsafe formalizes a 20-year history between
the two global leaders. Since installing the first safe in an Accor Hotel
in 1982, Elsafe has installed over 20,000 safes in Accor owned, operated
and/or franchised properties around the world. The new strategic partnership
between the two companies is intended to provide all Accor brands
with approved access to Elsafe�s extensive line of electronic in-room safes
and related security products. Current Elsafe products include a wide variety
of styles and features, ranging from the affordable new Sentinel Series
to the highly advanced, award-winning Biometric Infinity safe.
. Accor representatives cited Elsafe's proven leadership, continuous product innovation, advanced security features and customer support as primary reasons for the company's selection as an Accor global supplier. Elsafe president, Alvin Berg said, "This landmark agreement both confirms and strengthens the excellent relationship we have maintained with Accor for over two decades now. We are honored to have this opportunity to continue our support of Accor properties, by providing the industry's most innovative and secure in-room safes, complemented by our unmatched worldwide service capabilities and support.� About Accor Hotels
About Elsafe International AS
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the world�s leading manufacturer and supplier of locking solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. The Group has about 30,000 employees and annual sales of about EUR3 billion. |
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Contact
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