Ten years. One story... a century in the making.
Celebrating a decade of the dormakaba merger in Australia and New Zealand, and more than 160 years of global innovation.
On 1 September 2025, dormakaba celebrates a major milestone; ten years since the global merger of two industry pioneers, DORMA and Kaba. But this anniversary is more than a birthday. It’s a reflection of a story that began over 160 years ago with a small locksmith shop in Switzerland and a family business in Germany, that has since grown into one of the world’s top three providers of access solutions.
From mechanical locks to mobile credentials, from local service teams to global innovations, dormakaba has helped shape the way the world moves through space. Today, the company operates in more than 130 countries, holds over 1,600 active patents, and employs more than 15,000 people worldwide, with over 1,000 of them proudly working across Australia and New Zealand.
“This anniversary is a celebration of the people and partnerships that have shaped our journey,”
“The dedication and expertise of our team, along with the ongoing support of valued partners like LSC, have been instrumental in our growth and success over the past decade. Together, we honour our shared achievements and look confidently to the future of access.” Chris Goodall,
Managing Director, dormakaba Pacific.
160 years of expertise. Ten years of unity. One powerful future.
Since DORMA and Kaba joined forces in 2015, dormakaba has led the charge in transforming the access industry, launching industry first cloud based access solutions, driving sustainability, and embracing innovation.
Locally, dormakaba Australia & New Zealand is a trusted leader in premium door hardware, offering a comprehensive range across the region. From complete door kits and precision engineered mortice locks to an extensive portfolio of door closers suited to every application and project type, our solutions are built for durability, safety, and seamless performance. Whether for commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, government projects, or large-scale infrastructure, dormakaba delivers hardware solutions that combine reliability, design flexibility, and ease of installation.
A journey marked by innovation
dormakaba’s long-standing heritage is filled with breakthroughs that have shaped the global access industry. From the invention of the reversible key and pushbutton lock, to the first automatic door operators and world-first airport e-gates, the company has always been at the forefront of innovation and progress.
Celebrating the Future – Together
Under the global anniversary banner “Ten Years. One Story.”, dormakaba sites around the world are reflecting on their collective achievements. Here in Australia and New Zealand, celebrations are bringing together employees, partners, and the wider community to acknowledge what’s been built – and what’s still to come.
The next chapter will be written through continued collaboration, customer partnership, and the drive to create secure, seamless, and sustainable access solutions for a rapidly changing world.
Because at dormakaba, we don’t just open doors – we open possibilities.
