ASSA ABLOY Backs D&D
For more than three decades, D&D has been built on a simple belief: when it comes to safety, reliability, and innovation, there’s no room for compromise. Today, we’re proud to share an important milestone in our journey — ASSA ABLOY’s strong endorsement of D&D, a recognition that celebrates where we’ve come from and where we’re going next.
But to understand why this endorsement matters, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the remarkable story behind D&D.
D&D’s story starts in Sydney, when David Doyle and Neil Dunne created D&D Aluminium Balustrading. The name “D&D” came from their initials — fitting for a company built on the hands‑on ingenuity of its founders.
It was here that the spark for one of the world’s most important gate‑safety innovations was first lit.
One evening, inspired by a TV science program on rare‑earth magnets, David Doyle imagined something that didn’t yet exist: a magnetic gate latch that wouldn’t jam, wouldn’t rust, and would close reliably every time.
This idea became the foundation for the very first MagnaLatch® — hand‑built and installed on D&D Aluminium gates. That early prototype would go on to reshape the safety standards of an entire industry.
Recognizing the potential of this invention, the founders formed D&D Technologies, marking the moment the company transformed from a small operation into a manufacturing pioneer.
Today, we’re excited to unveil a refreshed visual identity that reflects the strength, clarity, and confidence of the D&D brand.
While D&D Technologies remains our legal name, our public-facing identity will now appear simply as D&D, supported by a cleaner, more unified logo.
And at the heart of this update is something we’re extremely proud of:
Our new D&D logo is now a strong endorsed by ASSA ABLOY.
This endorsement is a powerful acknowledgement of the trust, innovation, and performance that define D&D. It signals to our partners, customers, and global markets that D&D stands shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the world leader in access solutions.
Most importantly, this change is visual only.
What isn’t changing is who we are:
• Our products
• Our engineering excellence
• Our commitment to child safety
• Our founders’ legacy
• Our promise to deliver the world’s safest, most reliable gate hardware
All remain exactly the same.
ASSA ABLOY’s strong endorsement isn’t just a stamp of credibility; it’s a celebration of the journey David Doyle and Neil Dunne started decades ago. Their original vision — to make gate hardware safer, stronger, and smarter — continues to guide us with every product we design.
As we step forward with a refreshed look and a world-class partner standing proudly behind our brand, we remain focused on what matters most:
• Engineering safety.
• Delivering trust.
• Protecting families and communities worldwide.
D&D is evolving — but our values, our name, and our commitment to excellence will always remain.
