Oulu, Finland, December 2, 2024
9Solutions Oy, the leading provider of real time locating based healthcare safety and communication solutions, has been acquired by the ASSA ABLOY Group. The acquisition further strengthens 9Solutions Oy’s position and opens up new opportunities for growth.
9Solutions has grown significantly in recent years, and its innovative solutions are already used by nearly 2,000 healthcare organizations in the Nordic countries. By combining healthcare personal safety, location, and communication systems into a single solution, 9Solutions has accelerated the digitalization of healthcare and the development of smart hospitals.
“We are very pleased to join the ASSA ABLOY family,” says Sami Herrala, founder of 9Solutions Oy. “ASSA ABLOY is a strong and trusted partner that offers us excellent opportunities to continue our growth and develop innovative solutions for healthcare needs. I believe this acquisition will benefit our customers, partners, and employees.”
9Solutions’ headquarters and all its operations will remain in Oulu. With the acquisition, the company’s customers will have access to an even wider range of products and services, as well as the support of the ASSA ABLOY Group’s global network.
“We are excited to leverage the synergies brought by ASSA ABLOY’s extensive expertise and resources,” says Jukka Kettunen, CEO of 9Solutions Oy. “Together, we can offer our customers an even broader and more innovative product portfolio that meets the evolving needs of healthcare. “
Kettunen continues: “I strongly believe that together with ASSA ABLOY, we can grow and develop faster than we could have alone. By joining forces, we can offer our customers the best solutions on the market while accelerating the digitalization of healthcare.”
Further information:
Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82
Erik Pieder, CFO and Executive Vice President, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 72
Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68, e-mail: bjorn.tibell@assaabloy.com
9Solutions Oy:
9Solutions is the leading provider of real time locating based healthcare safety and communication solutions. The company offers a comprehensive healthcare platform that includes location infrastructure, devices, software, and cloud services, as well as intelligent alarm, automation, and work optimization solutions built around them. 9Solutions solutions are already used by nearly 2,000 healthcare organizations in the Nordic countries.
About ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 61,000 employees and sales of SEK 141 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
