2024
The FSA 8800 [S30] is the already awaited addition to the popular FSA 8800 [S] finger protection. It fits perfectly with the Dr. Hahn door hinge 4 AT.
Planet brand story
Find out how it all started here.
From the founding of a joinery to the brand of ASSA ABLOY
For over 70 years, Planet drop-down seals have ensured that threshold-free doors are sealed against the floor. It all started in a joinery in Zurich. Here, the world’s first drop-down seals for doors were created and continuously developed. It did not take long to take effect, as the carpenters conquered a niche market with the Planet drop-down seals. Finally, the production of Planet drop-down seals was outsourced and sold in 1998. Planet GDZ AG, based in Tagelswangen, Zurich, emerged from this change of ownership.
Planet GDZ AG has continuously developed new, special variants of drop-down seals, still produces them in Switzerland today and delivers them worldwide. With the comprehensive Planet finger protection range, newly launched in 2016, the company opened up a new market segment and thus opened another successful chapter in its company history. In 2018, Planet, the world’s leading manufacturer of drop-down seals and finger protection solutions was integrated into ASSA ABLOY has since formed one of the three cornerstones of the Swiss ASSA ABLOY subsidiary alongside KESO and MSL.
Planet – Quality and innovation – 100 % Swiss-made
Product history
Some of our key product developments in chronological order.
2023
The new Planet pivot module is the innovative addition to the Planet US drop-down seals and turn rebated pivot doors into design statements with sound insulation!
2023
Planet develops a revolutionary hinge-side finger protection that does not require any screws and fits almost all doors with roller hinges: the FSA 8800 [S].
2022
Planet is integrated into the Richterswil site, thereby strengthening the Swiss production site.
2022
Development of an innovative all-round sound insulation for sliding doors that requires no additional force when opening and closing.
2021
Finger protection for all-glass doors can be glued and subsequently adjusted.
2021
Development of Planet KG-narrow for glass doors with optimised seal on US technology in the colours anodised, INOX and black.
2019
Expansion of the X3 external door portfolio with thermal separation and simple installation system.
2018
Planet GDZ AG is acquired and renamed by ASSA ABLOY.
2018
The new SN seal seals sliding doors without reset force and locking lock.
2016
Planet X3 makes entrance doors barrier-free and seals against the effects of weather.
2016
Introduction of the full finger protection range for securing doors with roller blinds and cover profiles.
2015
Planet launches the Plus versions. 55db sound insulation for the highest customer requirements.
2014
Adaptation of the narrow US technology into the MinE portfolio offers better planning.
2013
The US version, the narrowest seal in the world to date, is ideal for double-leaf doors.
2010
The MinE solution offers sound insulation despite passive house. This enables sustainable construction without compromising on privacy.
2008
Planet is now active throughout Europe and moves location.
2006
Uneven floors can be sealed thanks to the innovative bevel lip.
2003
A wider housing and door-specific brackets offer optimised installation conditions for metal, aluminium and PVC doors.
2002
The KG variant becomes the first drop-down seal for glass doors and a new glass portfolio is created for all applications.
2002
Planet adapts the flush bolt in its seals and secures inactive leaf doors against all influences.
2000
The Planet HS can be recessed deeper into the door and becomes the new industry standard.
1998
Planet becomes the standard for drop-down seals and other markets are targeted.
1986
Production is moved from Zurich to Nürensdorf.
1967
The production line for drop-down seals is professionalised. The joinery thus becomes a production facility.
1945
The patent for the first drop-down seal is submitted by the joinery company W. Jaggi und Söhne.
About Planet
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