The Security Event 2026 proves to be great success for HKC and Abloy UK

The exhibition provided an ideal platform for the two ASSA ABLOY companies to demonstrate the strength of their integrated security offer. Installers, integrators, consultants and end users all engaged with the latest technologies on display.

Throughout The Security Event, which ran from 28-30 April, visitors experienced live demonstrations of a broad range of solutions spanning access control, wireless and wired locking, digital key systems, intruder alarms, cloud-based management platforms and integrated life safety technologies.

The stand attracted strong interest from security professionals looking for smarter and more connected solutions capable of addressing the evolving demands of modern buildings and critical infrastructure.

Locking solutions

Abloy UK opted to showcase a range of wired and wireless locking solutions, digital key systems, intercom technologies and integrated Data Centre security solutions.

Visitors showed strong interest in technologies designed to support seamless integration, including biometric access control and intelligent locking systems. Demonstrations also highlighted how Abloy solutions can integrate across the wider ASSA ABLOY portfolio to improve security and operational efficiency.

HKC demonstrated its latest intruder alarm and connected security technologies, including the SecureHub alarm panel, SecureWave two-way wireless technology, SmartLink 700 software and the SecureComm cloud platform.

The brand’s new Smart Video Doorbell also attracted attention, as did demonstrations of life safety devices, smart detection technologies and CCTV integration solutions.

The Security Event also highlighted HKC’s continued support for installers through initiatives including the SecureRewards loyalty scheme, co-branded marketing support and the upcoming ‘Find an Installer’ website function.

Changing demands 

Pip Courcoux, technical and product director at Abloy UK, said: “The Security Event 2026 was a fantastic opportunity to meet with customers and partners, while also serving to demonstrate how our technologies continue to evolve in order to meet changing security demands.”

Courcoux added: “There was strong interest in integrated solutions and how organisations can combine multiple technologies to create smarter and more resilient environments.”

Damian Lloyd, marketing lead at HKC Security, added: “This year’s edition of The Security Event exceeded expectations in terms of visitor engagement and the quality of conversations on the stand. The integration between HKC and Abloy technologies generated significant interest and showcased the benefits of connected security solutions.”

*Further information on Abloy UK is available at https://bit.ly/42rMGdz, while additional detail about HKC Security can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3PEGID8