With exclusive status as a ‘Safety Partner’ of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, iLOQ belongs to a selected group of brands that make a productive contribution to the future of Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The cooperation also allows iLOQ to capitalize on its growth momentum in the important German market and boost its reputation in key Residential, Commercial and Critical Infrastructure business areas.
“We are very happy to have iLOQ as a partner on our side. Both companies have a very modern approach and are ambitious in pursuing their goals,” states Florian Dederichs, Head of Sponsoring, Internationalization & eSports, Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
“Thanks to our new partner, we have been able to raise the technical standard of the BayArena even further. iLOQ’s digital locking system has been ensuring smooth, secure and sustainable movement for visitors and staff within our 30,210-capacity stadium,” concludes Fernando Carro, CEO of Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
“We are satisfied to see the positive impact that iLOQ has had on the BayArena and happy that our solution is now being implemented in Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s other facilities,” states iLOQ’s German Country Manager, Sascha Hilgers.
“iLOQ’s presence is already seen on advertising boards and on the TV video panel at the stadium, in all Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s digital communications and at iLOQ’s stakeholder events. Going forwards, the BayArena will also feature a showroom dedicated to iLOQ’s solutions so even fans will have the opportunity to learn more about how we are making their life more accessible,” states iLOQ’s Chief Marketing Officer, Joni Lampinen.
iLOQ in brief:
iLOQ is a rapidly growing Finnish company that is leading the technological revolution in the digital locking industry. iLOQ transforms mechanical locks into digital and mobile access management. iLOQ solutions are based on technologies developed and patented by the company, enabling electronic and mobile locking without batteries or cables. iLOQ replaces mechanical and electromechanical locking systems with environmentally friendly solutions that solve the problems of lost or copied keys, reduce lock maintenance and minimize lifecycle costs. www.iloq.com
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