Sweden's ASSA ABLOY (turnover of SEK 10.3 billion in 1999) has announced the acquisition of YALE INTRUDER SECURITY ("Yale" et "Chubb" locks; consolidated sales of GBP 520 million expected in 2000) from Britain's WILLIAMS for GBP 825 million. This operation will boost ASSA ABLOY's consolidated turnover 53% to more than SEK 20 billion.