Vingcard
Manufacturer of hotel security systems
Vingcard is a brand within ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions that serves hospitality, build-to-rent and student accommodation markets.
VingCard was founded in Moss, Norway, in 1979 and it was known for developing keycard locking systems for the hotel industry. As the company evolved, its name changed to reflect the broader business strategies.
Initially specializing in hotel access control, it expanded into other areas of property technology. In 2024, ASSA ABLOY reintroduced the name Vingcard as the primary brand for its hospitality technology business.
History
In 1974, the Norwegian engineer Tor Sørnes, who worked at a factory which made locks and ice skates under the brand name Ving, began to work on a keycard-operated locking system designed for hotel guest rooms after seeing reports of a recent attack.
The project led to the development of the world’s first recodable card lock in 1977. The first installation of the lock was in 1978, at the Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The launch of the technology led to the establishment of VingCard A.S. in Moss, Norway, in 1979. During the same year, Elsafe was founded as a manufacturer of electronic in-room safes.
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