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How do you know when it is time to modernize your access control system?

What should you focus on when selecting a new solution, and how can you avoid common mistakes during the project?

We are pleased to announce that, effective 15 October 2026, Josef Purnoch has taken on the position of Head of Sales at IMA.

Czech Partners Receive Outstanding Evaluation

The professional industry portal TZB-info has published an article titled “Mobile phones under lock and key: smart lockers as a quiet helper for schools”, focusing on the upcoming changes related to mobile phone use in schools and practical ways to ensure their safe storage during the school day.

Effective October 1, 2026, Ing. Ondřej Marek has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of IMA.

We have successfully delivered and commissioned a system of 250 smart locker locks powered by imaLOCKER at the new building of ZŠ Bílá School in Prague 6.

Instead of using traditional keys, students unlock their lockers with the same identification credential they use to enter the school building. This eliminates issues related to lost keys, replacement locks, and key administration.

Electronic imaLOCKER OSL.03-L locks now support smartphone access via NFC. In addition to RFID cards and tags, users can conveniently unlock lockers using their mobile phones.

Key Takeaways from

• Access Control,
• Smart Lockers and
• Secure Storage

SicherheitsExpo Munich 2026 offered a clear view of what customers and partners are looking for in modern access control: flexible installation, reliable smart locking technologies, secure data handling, and solutions that are easy to understand in practice.

Over two days in Munich, conversations with visitors from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland showed strong interest in smart locker systems, battery-powered locks, wireless access technologies, and the growing role of cybersecurity in everyday access management. The event also confirmed that live product demonstrations remain one of the most effective ways to explain how modern access solutions can solve real customer challenges.

SicherheitsExpo 2026 was an important opportunity for IMA to showcase what modern access control can look like when security, product quality, and innovation come together.

On July 1-2, IMA was represented at the show by our DACH sales representative, Christian Friedrich, together with Jaroslav Budka and Žaneta Dubnická.

Afternoon School Gym Rentals Without Keys or Cards

Employees or students no longer need to carry plastic cards or fobs to their imaLOCKERS. The OSL.03-L series locks now respond to phone taps via NFC, supporting both Android and iPhone systems. Users receive their digital keys remotely, while existing RFID cards remain fully functional with no change to their operation.  

As a member of the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (AOBP), IMA was part of the “Expected Development of the Aerospace and Defence Industry in the Czech Republic and Worldwide” conference, held in Brno on 27 May 2026.