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| Mul-T-Lock high security solution deployed at the Glen Eyre and Bencraft Halls of Residence |
As part of an ongoing complete security upgrade across six campus sites, the University of Southampton has specified Mul-T-Lock’s patented security master key suites for their Halls of Residence.
Mul-T-Lock has maintained a direct working partnership with the in house locksmith team at the University of Southampton for 14 years, supplying 1000’s sets of Nemef Locks, handles and Mul-T-Lock high security cylinders on an annual basis, all operated on a master key suite.
Most recently, the University of Southampton completed an upgrade of security at the Glen Eyre and Bencraft Halls of Residence within the campus, bringing them into the global security scheme operated throughout the university.
Says Shane Parkes, Locksmith Supervisor at Southampton University: “University premises present a number of security challenges due to the open nature of the campus sites. There are different access requirements across all the facilities to consider.
“Working closely with Mul-T-Lock we developed a specification which offers high security and is flexible to accommodate these issues and remain cost effective. The master key operation is invaluable to keep maintenance to a minimum and the patent protection allows us better control of how many key copies are in existence.”
The Nemef extra heavy duty lockcases offer an incredibly easy latch reversing mechanism and suit both euro and oval cylinders for increased flexibility.
Combined with Mul-T-lock’s patented Interactive cylinder platform, the high security solution offers complete control of key management, to ensure efficient maintenance and ultimate protection for students.
Says Steve Ross, Managing Director of Mul-T-Lock: “The changing nature of the university ‘ecosystem’ in the UK, with significant developments such as rising tuition fees has many implications, including consequences for the safety and security of students, staff and the public.
“The legal and reputational issues arising from any failure to protect and secure people, physical assets and information data, are also increasingly severe. Hence, it is integral for suppliers like Mul-T-Lock to work closely with Universities like Southampton, to understand the bespoke security requirements and provide the best solutions to protect all those who attend.”
