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With Nakumatt’s expanding branch and distribution network, managing the security of both stores and company inventory had become increasingly complex. The mechanical key system was cumbersome and piecemeal. Managers had little insight into who was accessing which secure areas, and when. Lost keys had become more than an inconvenience; they posed a regular and very real security risk. The cost and time required to replace locks was a further drain on the business. Tailor-made master-key sy...

Tim Eckersley has provided consistent support to the PASS and the National School Boards Association Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley was honoured with the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award at The Security Industry Association (SIA) Honors Night during ISC East in New York. Eckersley has been a consistent advocate for SIA’s school security initiatives and for increasing industry collaboration with the K-12 school commun...

Construction Specialties was established in 1994 and has some 140 employees ASSA ABLOY has acquired Construction Specialties, a direct sales company within commercial sectional doors and docking products in the U.S. and Mexico. "I am very pleased that Construction Specialties is joining the ASSA ABLOY Group. I welcome this addition that further reinforces the ASSA ABLOY Group’s leadership in entrance automation, where our sales have grown from SEK 3 billion in 2008 to S...

Declare is a ‘nutrition label’ for products, a clear and informative method to disclose ingredients ASSA ABLOY announced that it has released Declare documentation for its Adams Rite MS1850S Series MS (maximum security) deadbolts, HES 1006 and 9600 Series electric strikes, the Securitron M32 and M62 Magnalocks, and Securitron’s AQD6 Series of Switching Power Supplies. ASSA ABLOY is the only company to release Declare labels in the power supply, maglock, elec...

The battery-powered CLIQ keys are programmable, allowing time-limited access rights Upgrading security at Electricity North West Limited presents quite a challenge. The company owns 57,000 kilometres of overhead lines and underground cables, as well as 34,000 transformers, in urban and remote rural locations across north-west England. The company needs an access control solution that meets critical infrastructure standards for attack resistance. Key management must be secure a...

Dubai trade show to feature two-thirds of world’s top 50 solutions providers as regional security spend continues to rise The Middle East market for security, safety, and fire protection is on track for double digit growth over the next four years, as regional governments and the private sector look for improved technologies to better protect assets, people, businesses, and borders. Led by the Gulf nations of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, regional countries are making rapi...

Adams Rite’s locks offer enhanced security with thermally efficient aluminium single and double doorsets by Krestel Aluminium Systems that have been proven to successfully resist all PAS24 attacks Adams Rite, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions is working with Kestrel Aluminium Systems to secure properties with doorsets tested to the important UK security standard PAS24. According to The Crime P...

In 2015, Twycross Zoo launched a £55 million plan to develop its site over two decades. High on the agenda was a new access management solution to replace a mechanical master-key system that was labour-intensive to administer. The zoo’s development team worked closely with trusted security contractor Rossells to select the right system to meet their vision. They chose CLIQ®, which was initially installed at the zoo’s Gibbon habitat. This easy-to-install, intelligent mechat...

Role-based security models are extended to include physical door access privileges with EdgeConnector EdgeConnector is a converged physical and logical access management solution that adds location-aware access validation to Microsoft Active Directory, delivering compliance and cyber security benefits as well as streamlining physical access control management through an IP network. Data security and identity management Compliance and data security requirements for the restri...

ONVIF will present a seminar on “Interoperability: The Engine Running Safe Cities” at Secure Cities 2016 ONVIF, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced that it will participate in Secured Cities 2016, an educational conference devoted to urban security initiatives and municipal surveillance projects. ONVIF will also be a sponsor of the three-day event, which will be held Nov. 15-17 in Houston, Texas, at the Crowne Pl...

ASSA ABLOY UK plans to further expand its product offering for its customers ASSA ABLOY has acquired Trojan Holdings Limited, a supplier of residential door and window hardware into the door and window fabricator market. Through this acquisition, ASSA ABLOY UK plans to further expand its product offering for its customers. Leveraging business capabilities Trojan Holdings Limited, formed in 1993, has sales of circa £20 million a year and employs 65 people in its facilit...

David will be responsible for managing technical enquiries, helping to resolve any issues quickly and efficiently ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a manufacturer of door opening solutions, has strengthened its technical support expertise with the appointment of David Smyth. Responsibilities David will be responsible for managing technical enquiries, helping to resolve any issues quickly and efficiently, whether over the phone or by a site visit. He wil...

UNION’s branding has been simplified, to make it more impactful and easily recognisable UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global provider of door opening solutions, has rebranded and is promoting quality, reliability and expertise as the three solid reasons to choose UNION. Creating impactful brand The most easily identifiable part of the UNION rebrand is the look and feel. UNION’s branding has been simplified, to...

The new electromechanical options include electric latch retraction; electric dogging; alarm; and touchbar, trim, and latchbolt monitoring Yale Commercial, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has expanded its 6000 Series exit devices with a full range of electromechanical options.  The ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified Yale® 6000 Series exit device is offered in rim, mortise, SquareBolt®, surface and concealed vertical rod configurations, and now features an array of electrom...

The increased visitor numbers in Kuala Lumpur reflects keen interest in latest UK technology Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces a 23% increase in visitors to its stand at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016, compared to last year. The TDSi team at the show in Kuala Lumpur enjoyed meeting a range of installers, system integrators and end users earlier this month, with a sneak preview of its new web-based GARDiS solution being a key draw. Great amount of visitor enthusiasm a...

Brent will speak on the conference panel entitled, "A Snapshot into the Evolution of Security Technology" Louroe Electronics, provider of audio monitoring technology in the security industry, is proud to announce that its CEO, Richard Brent, has been selected to present at Securing New Ground (SNG) 2016. SNG, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is the industry's top executive conference and will be held Oct. 19-20 at the Grand Hyatt New York.  Security...

Securitron EcoPower power supply is designed to work with low-power electrified access control devices Reaffirming a commitment to providing access control solutions that help customers achieve sustainability goals and reduce energy consumption, ASSA ABLOY will showcase a comprehensive array of high-performing, sustainable access control technologies at ASIS 2016. These technologies address sustainability on two levels—they are designed and manufactured in facilities ce...

Tyco Security Products offers solutions based on intuitive usability, scalability and sophistication to protect businesses of all sizes Tyco Security Products will highlight its wide range of integrated security management solutions and Cyber Protection programme at ASIS International’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits, September 12-15, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, in Booth 1801. With its portfolio of solutions designed to meet top federal cyber se...

CLIQ Remote, the intelligent key and cylinder solution, has had success in the social housing market, notably in the securing of void properties ASSA, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be demonstrating the benefits of its CLIQ Remote range for void properties at the National Housing Federation's Annual Conference and Housing Exhibition. Designed for housing professionals, the long ru...

The wireless electronic access control innovations on exhibit will include eCLIO, Aperio and SMARTair ASSA ABLOY to exhibit additions to their flagship card- and key-based access control solutions at Security Essen 2016, in Halle 11, Stand B16. Among the innovative products on show is the eCLIQ locking system, fully electronic access control with programmable cylinders and battery-powered keys. Hardware and software enhancements to Aperio and SMARTair wireless access control...

Adams Rite and Total Glass come together to test an aluminium commercial swing door to PAS24 standard Adams Rite, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, is a provider in door opening solutions, and has successfully worked with Total Glass to test an aluminium commercial swing door to PAS24 standard. Access control for electric locks The doorset incorporated an Adams Rite direct pull magnet, which will be used as part of an access control system f...

ASSA ABLOYs R&D investments have increased by 230 percent since 2005, they have over 1800 development engineers ASSA ABLOY, the provider of door opening solutions, has for the third time been ranked in Forbes’ list of the world’s most innovative companies 2016. “I’m very pleased that we have achieved such success with our R&D,” says Johan Molin, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. "Over the past ten years ASSA ABLOY has invested heavily in i...

ASSA ABLOY design manuals ensure that security systems, access control & door hardware are consistent across whole organisations ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has provided a host of healthcare and education projects with a design manual to manage security and door hardware maintenance. Easy access to product information The design manual is a document that provides facilities managers and security profes...

TDSi will be giving visitors a chance to see its new range of GARDiS software and hardware solutions Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be giving visitors a chance to see its new range of GARDiS software and hardware solutions at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2016, which is being held in Kuala Lumpur from 7th-9th September. The show follows this year’s highly successful IFSEC International in London, which saw increased stand visitor numbers and considerable interest in t...

Security Center version 5.5 gives administrators greater control and protection of their security infrastructure Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions has announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company’s open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security Center 5.5 offers a new disaster recovery mode, enhanced levels of authentication and encryption,...

Expoprotection brings participants the keys to understanding and anticipating the major changes of tomorrow Expoprotection, the trade show for risk prevention and risk management, will take place 7-9 November 2016 in Paris – Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 1. Held every two years, the event brings together the top experts and the most innovative solutions from two complementary sectors – Occupational, Natural & Industrial Risks and Security & Fire fig...

ASSA ABLOY cam action door closers ensure that the doors are light to open while retaining closing power A South Yorkshire District General Hospital has been supplied with a range of hardware by ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions. South Yorkshire hospital is a 500-bed hospital, run by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Each year the hospital treats around 150,000 patients along with 95,500 A&...

UNION will be exhibiting many of the most popular products including its StrongBOLT® range on stand 75 UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, is exhibiting at the first ever Lockex exhibition. Attending the Ricoh Arena at Coventry, from 16th September to 18th September, UNION will be showcasing its offering on stand 75, alongside other ASSA ABLOY brands; Abloy UK, Mul-T-Lock and Yale. Visitors to t...

EntraPass' integration with Aperio Wireless Lock Technology provides an affordable way to bring the flexibility of wireless locks to any door in a facility Tyco Security Products introduces the latest version of its EntraPass Security Software from Kantech with integration to ASSA ABLOY Aperio® Wireless Lock Technology for deeper door density and reduction of wiring costs as well as a new Connected Partner Programme for integration with third-party partner technologie...

TDSi enjoyed a 21% increase in new visitors and a 38% increase in export markets visitors at IFSEC 2016 Integrated security manufacturer TDSi enjoyed a 21% increase (compared to 2015) in new visitors at the recent IFSEC International 2016 event at the ExCeL London, which the company partially attributes to the unveiling of its new GARDiS online security solution. Increase in visitors Reflecting upon the success of the event, TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commen...