BP chooses Honeywell Video Systems

BP upgrades from analogue to digital CCTV

Honeywell today announced that Honeywell Video Systems has been specified for the supply of all CCTV equipment for the BP owned petrol station forecourts in the UK.  This is a two phase project that involves the upgrade from analogue to digital video systems, followed by the upgrade of the original digital systems to the Honeywell Digital Video Recorder (DVR).

Phase one was completed in July.  Phase two will happen, over the next 18 months, on a priority basis until all of the 400 - BP owned petrol forecourt sites in the UK have been up-graded.  BP’s Retail Security Advisor David Godber comments:  “Crime in general is on the increase within the retail sector. Petrol stations are now competing with the convenience market selling a diverse range of products and facilities to all types of customers.  Cameras can be an effective crime deterrent if the supporting recording equipment can provide high quality video evidence.  Like at any other retail site the vast majority of customers are law-abiding, but there are some who, unfortunately, are not.  The Honeywell system gives us excellent picture quality, and what’s more, it’s really easy for our operators to use and produce images and recordings for the police.”

CCTV specialists AGE Electrical have been responsible for the installation and maintenance at the BP forecourts for the past 14 years.  AGE constantly evaluate products to ensure that BP is provided with the best security system.

Honeywell’s HRHD, 16-way multiplexing DVR was trialed for four months, from Jan to April this year, at one of BP’s largest sites, on the M8 motorway in Scotland.  The Honeywell HRHD DVR proved to be the most reliable and easy to use with the best picture quality.  AGE’s Director Jason Gargiulo comments: “The service from Honeywell is second to none regarding repairs or replacing equipment.  Value for money and picture quality are equally important factors when choosing the right system, as are operations – it is vital that the equipment is easy to use for forecourt staff.  This is why we have specified Honeywell throughout.”

The successful outcome has confirmed Honeywell as the partner of choice for the BP Forecourts.  Products supplied by Honeywell include DVRs, speed domes, internal static cameras and flat screen monitors.  Dave Kowolik, Honeywell Video Sales Manager was responsible for the successful project win.  Dave has been working with AGE for more than 12 years, he comments: “AGE have been using Honeywell equipment for the past two years and I am delighted that the new Honeywell HRHD DVR brings all the right components to meet the needs of BP petrol forecourt sites.”

Honeywell International is a $26 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials.   Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London, Chicago and Pacific Stock Exchanges.  It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.