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02 Jul 2020 Our relationship with SEFA 2020-2021

Asecos is honored to continue our relationship with SEFA for 2020 - 2021. We are extremely involved with many aspects of the organization and this will continue as SEFA and its members are very important to our industry. Currently Sascha Kunkel, Asecos Inc. President and CEO, sits as a cochair for the SEFA 11 committee. The SEFA 11 recommend practices encompasses Liquid Chemical Storage Cabinets’ purpose, construction, venting, location and other key practices associated with the storage of Liquid hazardous chemicals.

To learn more about SEFA 11
19 Jun 2020 Storing hazardous materials and disinfectant safely

Are you using disinfectant in your company?
Have the quantities increased during the pandemic?
Are you aware of the fire hazards of sanitisers containing ethanol?
Do you know your quantities and when special storage provisions apply?

Do not take any unnecessary liability risks! Our product range offers the perfect solution for you!

asecos has a wide range of safety cabinets for the storage of disinfectants. In our brochure, we present two models in which you can safely store disinfection wipes and liquids as well as other items of safety equipment. Find the right cabinet for your needs and contact us.

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16 Jun 2020 Welcome SalLee Weidman!

We are very excited to announce that SalLee Weidman has made the choice to join our team.

She comes to us with an extensive background in technical inside sales. Her focus is to help support the growth in the market by working closely with the National Safety Network, our distribution partners and clients.

Please help us welcome SalLee to our team.

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19 Mai 2020 asecos Inc. is now partner of the National Safety Network

asecos Inc. is very excited to announce our eagerly anticipated partnership, to begin on June 1st, 2020, with the National Safety Network. We will be working closely together in the US market to promote and support our clients and distribution channels.

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31 Mär 2020 asecos Inc. now is offering 3 free virtual learning courses

Each course provides Health, Safety and Welfare learning units/credits that are needed to maintain many professional credentials.

Courses:
-Fire Safety in the Laboratory
-Fire Safety – Hazardous Chemical Storage Solutions
-Safe Design Practices – Storage, Segregation and Handling of Hazardous Chemicals

Please contact asecos Inc. to schedule a course for your team.

E-Mail: info@asecos.com
Phone: (704) 897 - 3820
17 Jan 2020 asecos Safety and Environmental Protection Inc. are now members of the International Code Council

We are proud to start a membership with the International Code Council. There are synergies between our company’s vision and mission and the ICC’s. We are very excited to be involved in helping their mission advance: To provide the highest quality codes, standards, products and services for all concerned with safety and performance of the built environment.

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25 Nov 2019 The new asecos company video is released – feel free to watch!

In this new video we deliver insight into the world that moves us: the safe storage of hazardous substances! For over 25 years, we have been committed to safety and environmental protection. Our mission is to store hazardous materials in a way that is safe for people, the environment and property. This is our goal and why we dedicate so much passion and commitment to our work.

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07 Jun 2019 New US catalog is now available!

asecos released its US version of the Flammable Storage Cabinets with enhanced fire performance for high risk areas catalog: You'll find free standing units and under counter units – both may qualify as mobile high hazard room or may allow increase of maximum allowable quantities (subject to local AHJ approval).

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15 Mär 2019 Rules for safe storage of combustible and flammable liquids

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, provides safeguards to reduce the hazards associated with the storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids.

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08 Feb 2019 How safe is your flammable safety storage cabinet?

Could you evacuate your facility in less than 10 minutes... how about 90 minutes? Are you able to provide the maximum of safety for you and your environment in the event of a fire? asecos compared the performance of the three most common types of safety storage cabinets!

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23 Jan 2019 SEFA membership renewal

Since 2014 asecos is member of the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA). The association combines organisational, technological and environmental systems that respond creatively to strategic business issues.

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07 Dez 2018 Season's Greetings from asecos

Dear asecos partners and friends, 2018 will be finishing shortly. Thank you very much for a great cooperation and for your trust in our work. We wish you and your family Peaceful Holidays and a Merry Christmas! We look forward to 2019 with you – Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year!
From all of us at asecos.

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17 Sep 2018 Our new administration building is now completed

When you visit asecos next time in Gründau/Germany, we would like to welcome you to our new building complex: The entire ground floor is designed as a customer center and the modern dining area is not only available for employees, but also for customers and guests. In 2019, asecos plans to open its Academy with a number of seminar rooms and the latest teaching and presentation technology. A showroom will also provide visitors with the opportunity to discover the entire product portfolio.
06 Sep 2018 UB-LINE is now UL/ULC listed

Over 20 asecos under counter safety storage cabinets for flammable substances have been tested according to UL standard 1275 and ULC /ORD – C1275-84-standard. UL is one of the few companies that have an OSHA approval (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) as a ‘Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory’ and manages numerous state-recognized test laboratories.

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16 Jul 2018 Expert information: asecos Laboratory Guide

Integrating hazardous materials storage into the modern-day laboratory: the new asecos brochure comprises 32 pages and is aimed at laboratory planners, architects and laboratory furniture manufacturers. The Laboratory Guide complements our media service for planners on www.asecos-specs.com.
Order your free copy now!

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21 Jun 2018 ACHEMA 2018 – Video impressions from the trade fair

After five inspiring days at the ACHEMA 2018 in Frankfurt/Germany we look back to a successful and pleasant show! We were overwhelmed by the positive reactions to our latest innovations and by the amount of people that visited our booth. This short video will give you a few impressions of our booth at the ACHEMA 2018. We would like to thank everyone for visiting our booth over the last few days! See you in 2021!

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18 Jun 2018 Showered in Prizes! asecos receives 3 nominations/awards

asecos has experienced a literally 'excellent' week – we received two awards and a shortlist certificate: The asecos V-LINE received the German Innovation Award 2018 and further landed on the shortlist for the ACHEMA Innovation Award 2018. In addition, asecos received as supplier of the CJ Blossom Park Project – the Research and Development Laboratory of the Year 2018 – an Award from SEFA (The Scientific Equipment Furniture Association).

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30 Mai 2018 asecos in an interview with Dawid Stolc, European strategy portfolio manager at VWR part of Avantor

At the great supplier award ceremony, asecos received the VWR award for 'Best Portfolio Management 2018' at the European Sales Conference in Dresden, Germany. Dawid Stolc as a European strategy portfolio manager explains why asecos received the Award. Furthermore he tells about important issues concerning successful collaborative partnerships and relates an anecdote about a good advice in his working life: "One of my previous bosses, when I worked in the field, he said: Dawid, be like R2D2!”

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28 Apr 2018 Today is the World Day for “Safety and Health at Work”

Accidents in the workplace can never be completely avoided: however, people working with chemicals can avoid certain risks by constantly maintaining the required level of expertise and being sure to always exercise caution. As Europe’s leading manufacturer of safety storage cabinets, asecos has for many years acted as a consistent source of information through its awareness campaign on protective and preventative measures for the safe handling of chemicals: in this way it has made a valuable contribution to health and safety in the workplace.

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06 Feb 2018 Successful VWR - part of Avantor - European Sales Conference

At the great supplier award ceremony asecos received the VWR award for Best Portfolio Management 2018 at the European Sales Conference in Dresden, Germany. Thanks for a great cooperation and for the trust in our work! VWR, part of Avantor is one of the leading global, independent provider of product and service solutions to laboratory and production customers, enabling science for customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial, education, government and healthcare industries.
04 Dez 2017 Video: Season's Greetings from asecos!

...Starring: asecos employees!
Dear asecos partners and friends, 2017 will be finishing shortly. Thank you very much for a great cooperation and for your trust in our work. We wish you and your family Peaceful Holidays and a Merry Christmas – we look forward to 2018 with you! Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year from all of us at asecos!

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27 Nov 2017 Tech specs available on our data platform

Explore the asecos data platform: technical specifications, CAD drawings, BIM content, images, tender specifications, manuals, certificates and test reports on our products are available on our data platform. We provide support in the planning of hazardous material storage – architects and planners can use our media service to download all relevant data easily and quickly.

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06 Nov 2017 Follow us on Facebook!

Now new: updates on the storage of hazardous substances, product innovations and events as well as news from the "asecos internal" area can be found on our Facebook page! Feel free to share the postings that you especially like or provide us with suggestions and comments. And: naturally, we are happy about every ‘like’! Even if you are not registered with Facebook you can, of course, visit and read our page. Drop in and have a look!

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23 Okt 2017 V-LINE is among the winners of the GIT SAFETY AWARD 2018!

Thank you for your votes! Many of you have voted for the V-LINE and thus catapulted asecos' latest hazardous material cabinet to one of the front ranks of the GIT SAFETY AWARD. In the category Fire and Explosion Protection, Industrial Safety our Type 90 safety storage cabinet with innovative vertical drawer technology was ranked in 2nd place. We warmly thank all partners and fans for the great commitment!

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18 Okt 2017 Earthquake-proof cabinets for the storage of flammable liquids

In regions that are prone to earthquakes it is especially important that flammable liquids are stored safely and protected from shocks. In the event of a fire caused by an earthquake, the safety storage cabinet Q-SR-90 ShockResistant prevents the liquids stored inside from fuelling the fire. In many regions around the world there are areas that are prone to earthquakes. The new asecos brochure, available now, explains what points should be noted.

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10 Okt 2017 Special credit rating: renewed Creditreform-award for asecos!

The leading ratings agency, Creditreform Hanau Lukas KG again awards this year the coveted credit rating certificate, "CrefoZert" to asecos. Already for the fourth time, our company has received this certificate of a literally "excellent" credit rating. asecos is thus one of the 1.7 percent of German companies which is characterized by an exceptionally good credit rating.

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04 Okt 2017 Construction progress of our new office building

The construction of the new administrative complex, which has been in construction to the west of the two existing office buildings since April, is already well advanced. The modern construction will offer on four levels a total surface of about 1,600m². We are looking forward to it - and have welcomed the new building with a successful topping-out ceremony.

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27 Sep 2017 Two exciting days on the International Lab Design Conference in Madrid

asecos as a gold sponsor of the international conference and exposition for laboratory science likes to thank everybody for their attendance and contribution to make this event possible. The 1st International Lab Design Conference in Madrid was successful and the sessions were very well attended. We thank all participants for coming!

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12 Sep 2017 Get free tickets for A+A 2017

Visit asecos at A+A the international trade fair for occupational health and safety in Dusseldorf, Germany (17^th – 20^th October 2017). You will find us in hall 6, booth no. G13 / G17. Be our guest – we are pleased to offer you a free ticket! We also welcome you to our daily seminar “Safe handling and storage of hazardous substances”. It takes place at the Trend Forum Safety & Security in Hall 11.

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28 Aug 2017 Three successful days at Lab Africa 2017

asecos concluded a successful Lab Africa show in Johannesburg / South Africa together with our partner LASEC. The event has become an icon in the South African Laboratory calendar. We would like to thank all visitors for their interest in asecos and especially our business partners and customers for their loyalty and the great conversations.
We hope to see you all again in 2019!
01 Jun 2017 Vote for V-LINE! Latest asecos innovation a finalist

Your vote counts from June 1st 2017: A neutral expert jury has selected the V-LINE hazardous material cabinet type 90 with its electronically motor-controlled vertical drawer technology as a finalist for the GIT SECURITY AWARD. The most recent innovation product from asecos is nominated in the category Fire and Explosion Protection, Industrial Safety. Your vote for the V-LINE would be much appreciated!

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03 Mai 2017 Building a new office complex: It’s starting!

asecos continues to grow at its headquarters in Gründau – preparatory dredging work for constructing a new office complex has begun. The new building with a usable area of more than 1,600 square meters is being built right next to the already existing two administrative buildings. Completion is planned for the summer 2018 - then the new, modern work places as well as further training and conference rooms can be put into operation.
10 Apr 2017 Successful analytica Vietnam 2017

asecos concluded a successful analytica show in Hanoi. Many guests visited not only the asecos booth, but also attended our daily live experimental lectures about “Lab safety in the workplace". We would like to thank all visitors for their interest in asecos and especially our business partners and customers for their loyalty and the great conversations.
06 Mär 2017 ArabLab: See us at stand no. 440

Fire protection requirements have become more and more demanding. asecos as market leader in the range of safety storage cabinets shows their modern and safe solutions for decentralized storage of hazardous materials at ArabLab in Dubai. This event will also give you the opportunity to visit the asecos seminars "Storage of Flammables in 21st Century Laboratories" on 20th & 21th March.

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24 Jan 2017 World novelty V-LINE: The new formula for the storage of hazardous materials

asecos presents the first safety storage cabinet with vertical drawers controlled by electromotor. The innovative technology and newly defined cabinet dimensions make the V-LINE a real "space-saver" for the laboratory and industrial sector.

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05 Dez 2016 Merry Christmas – video greetings from asecos!

The year 2016 is coming to an end and we would like to say thank you. Thank you for the exceptional cooperation. Thank you for your trust and loyalty. Thank you for the inspiring conversations. We wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. From all of us at asecos.

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28 Nov 2016 Successful technical seminar in Singapore

On 24th November asecos together with the Excellence4Lab partners Trespa and Broen hosted a technical seminar at Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore. The sessions were very well attended and we thank all participants for coming.

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25 Nov 2016 Celebration! asecos produces 250,000th safety storage cabinet

A new milestone has been reached in the asecos story: today, on 25 November 2016, the Production Dept. manufactured the 250,000^th safety storage cabinet since the founding of the company. The celebration cabinet is a yellow Q-Classic-90 from the successful Q-LINE series, which has been on the market since 2011. The management is very proud of this milestone and wishes to say a very big thank you to every employee for an exceptional team performance.

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24 Nov 2016 Positive summary: Saudi LabExpo

asecos concluded a successful Saudi LabExpo show in Riyadh. The 2^nd Saudi International Lab expo 2016 showcased the latest laboratory and instrumentation equipment and technologies. We would like to thank all visitors for their interest in asecos and especially our business partners and customers for their loyalty and the great conversations.
06 Okt 2016 Visit our booth at this year´s Analytica India in Hyderabad

asecos presents safety storage cabinets for unrestricted storage of flammable hazardous materials and of pressurized gas cylinders in work areas at the 9th Analytica India. This event will give you the opportunity to take a look at our products and visit the special show on occupational safety with daily live experimental lectures by asecos.
29 Sep 2016 asecos at analytica China

Meet the asecos experts for storage and handling of hazardous materials at our booth no. N3 3402 on the international trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics. Additionally asecos presents daily live experimental lectures on occupational safety at the Lab safety area N3 3672.
16 Aug 2016 asecos opened a new warehouse in Shanghai

We now offer a selection of best selling models to our Asian customers directly from stock in Shanghai. The cabinets can be picked up within one week or we can offer direct delivery. Lead times then depend on the final destination. The following safety storage cabinets are on stock:

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05 Jul 2016 asecos grows! New office building is planned

Due to the constant growth of the company the construction of a new office building will start in autumn 2016 at the headquarters in Gründau. The well-spaced and modern new building will provide light, functional office workplaces
as well as further training and conference rooms.
28 Jun 2016 Order now for free: DVD "Fire Performance Test"

The latest asecos video "Fire Performance Demonstration of Three Types of Safety Storage Cabinets for Flammables" is now available on DVD. The film is highly suitable for training purposes and more. We will gladly send you the DVD for free.

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18 Mai 2016 Numerous good dialogues with our partners and customers: successful analytica 2016!

asecos achieved great results at this year’s trade fair appearance at the anlytica in Munich and would like to thank all those who visited the asecos booth there. We are also happy about more than 1,500 visitors who experienced our live experimental lectures.

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26 Apr 2016 analytica munich starts soon!

Meet the asecos experts for storage and handling of hazardous materials at our booth on the international trade fair for laboratory technology. Special highlight: asecos is the official partner of the special show occupational safety / health and safety in the workplace in hall B2 and presents three daily live experimental lectures.

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30 Mär 2016 Successful ArabLab 2016 Dubai

asecos concluded another successful ArabLab show in Dubai. With more than 10,000 visitors from over 100 countries the event was well attended despite the rather negative economic outlook in Middle East.

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10 Mär 2016 ISO 14001 certification for asecos

In the context of its voluntary commitment to environment management, asecos has received ISO 14001 certification.

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08 Mär 2016 And action…!

In the latest asecos video 3 types of safety storage cabinets with different safety standards have been tested. The result of the test shows crucial differences between the safety standards.

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22 Feb 2016 Startup of the new 5,000 square metre production and storage facility

asecos now offers a significantly increased manufacturing capacity for the worldwide greater demand for individual safety solutions in the area of handling and storage of hazardous materials.

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12 Feb 2016 Further Creditreform award for excellent creditworthiness

Once again, the leading credit rating agency Creditreform Hanau Lukas KG has given the coveted creditworthiness certificate "CrefoZert" this year to asecos.

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11 Feb 2016 SOFT-CLOSE – almost on its own

asecos Type 90 safety underbench cabinets are available with even more comfort and safety in daily use. All models with drawers are available with the new asecos SOFT-CLOSE technology.

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25 Jan 2016 Now online: english version of the safety storage cabinet configurator

Using the new online tool you can individually plan your safety storage cabinet including the interior equipment, dimensions and design – the desired product is then subsequently visualized and a quotation and be directly requested.

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06 Jan 2016 World´s first 90 minutes safety storage cabinets with FM Approval

asecos presents a new range of safety cabinets approved and certified according to FM standards.

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04 Jan 2016 EN 14470-Technology available for US customers

Since we partnered up with the US leader in safety cabinets JUSTRITE the EN 14470-Technology is now readily available for our US customers.

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12 Okt 2015 Distinction for asecos

The first-time participation in the Analytica India 2015 was a great success! asecos exhibited together with Waldner laboratory equipment and was honored with a prize for the joint lecture on “Laboratory setup".

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28 Aug 2015 asecos is expanding!

On an area of just under 5,000 m², asecos is currently expanding its floor space with an additional production hall in reinforced concrete design. Safety storage cabinets are to be made, inspected and made available for dispatch here in future.

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01 Jul 2015 INCA Award - asecos takes the 2nd place with image film

Second place in the INCA Award for the asecos image film shows that a good image film needs no words if the right chord of the viewer is struck. See for yourself!

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15 Jun 2015 Video: safety features of a type 90 fire rated safety storage cabinet

What happens with a safety storage cabinet in the event of a fire? The new video demonstrates the safety features of an asecos type 90 fire rated safety storage cabinet according to the European standard EN 14470-1.

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News

current news and information about our company and products!

02 Jul 2020 Our relationship with SEFA 2020-2021

19 Jun 2020 Storing hazardous materials and disinfectant safely

16 Jun 2020 Welcome SalLee Weidman!

19 Mai 2020 asecos Inc. is now partner of the National Safety Network

31 Mär 2020 asecos Inc. now is offering 3 free virtual learning courses

17 Jan 2020 asecos Safety and Environmental Protection Inc. are now members of the International Code Council

25 Nov 2019 The new asecos company video is released – feel free to watch!

07 Jun 2019 New US catalog is now available!

15 Mär 2019 Rules for safe storage of combustible and flammable liquids

08 Feb 2019 How safe is your flammable safety storage cabinet?

23 Jan 2019 SEFA membership renewal

07 Dez 2018 Season's Greetings from asecos

17 Sep 2018 Our new administration building is now completed

06 Sep 2018 UB-LINE is now UL/ULC listed

16 Jul 2018 Expert information: asecos Laboratory Guide

21 Jun 2018 ACHEMA 2018 – Video impressions from the trade fair

18 Jun 2018 Showered in Prizes! asecos receives 3 nominations/awards

30 Mai 2018 asecos in an interview with Dawid Stolc, European strategy portfolio manager at VWR part of Avantor

28 Apr 2018 Today is the World Day for “Safety and Health at Work”

06 Feb 2018 Successful VWR - part of Avantor - European Sales Conference

04 Dez 2017 Video: Season's Greetings from asecos!

27 Nov 2017 Tech specs available on our data platform

06 Nov 2017 Follow us on Facebook!

23 Okt 2017 V-LINE is among the winners of the GIT SAFETY AWARD 2018!

18 Okt 2017 Earthquake-proof cabinets for the storage of flammable liquids

10 Okt 2017 Special credit rating: renewed Creditreform-award for asecos!

04 Okt 2017 Construction progress of our new office building

27 Sep 2017 Two exciting days on the International Lab Design Conference in Madrid

12 Sep 2017 Get free tickets for A+A 2017

28 Aug 2017 Three successful days at Lab Africa 2017

01 Jun 2017 Vote for V-LINE! Latest asecos innovation a finalist

03 Mai 2017 Building a new office complex: It’s starting!

10 Apr 2017 Successful analytica Vietnam 2017

06 Mär 2017 ArabLab: See us at stand no. 440

24 Jan 2017 World novelty V-LINE: The new formula for the storage of hazardous materials

05 Dez 2016 Merry Christmas – video greetings from asecos!

28 Nov 2016 Successful technical seminar in Singapore

25 Nov 2016 Celebration! asecos produces 250,000th safety storage cabinet

24 Nov 2016 Positive summary: Saudi LabExpo

06 Okt 2016 Visit our booth at this year´s Analytica India in Hyderabad

29 Sep 2016 asecos at analytica China

16 Aug 2016 asecos opened a new warehouse in Shanghai

05 Jul 2016 asecos grows! New office building is planned

28 Jun 2016 Order now for free: DVD "Fire Performance Test"

18 Mai 2016 Numerous good dialogues with our partners and customers: successful analytica 2016!

26 Apr 2016 analytica munich starts soon!

30 Mär 2016 Successful ArabLab 2016 Dubai

10 Mär 2016 ISO 14001 certification for asecos

08 Mär 2016 And action…!

22 Feb 2016 Startup of the new 5,000 square metre production and storage facility

12 Feb 2016 Further Creditreform award for excellent creditworthiness

11 Feb 2016 SOFT-CLOSE – almost on its own

25 Jan 2016 Now online: english version of the safety storage cabinet configurator

06 Jan 2016 World´s first 90 minutes safety storage cabinets with FM Approval

04 Jan 2016 EN 14470-Technology available for US customers

12 Okt 2015 Distinction for asecos

28 Aug 2015 asecos is expanding!

01 Jul 2015 INCA Award - asecos takes the 2nd place with image film

15 Jun 2015 Video: safety features of a type 90 fire rated safety storage cabinet

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