Electronic locking devices News

Mercury Security introduced its next generation intelligent controller platform, the LP Series, and the new MR Series IO modules that continue to drive its open architecture approach, enhance the cyber security posture, and provide partners and users with the access platform of the future. These new additions to the portfolio are sure to be a major contributor to the company’s continued growth in 2019 and will fuel their ability to meet the expanding market needs in an evolving security la...

SMARTair wireless access control system is designed for schools. With intuitive management software, credentials and battery-powered locks in many configurations, it is easy to install and convenient for non-technical staff to use. The system can handle a large number of users and logs every interaction, so incidents are investigated efficiently. The system is more cost-efficient to run than wired access control or traditional mechanical security. Doors require minimal alterations when SMARTair...

PEAKnx, manufacturer of solutions for home and building automation from Darmstadt, Germany, has partnered with Bird Home Automation, the Berlin-based IP video door intercom manufacturer that develops innovative door communication technologies under the brand name “DoorBird”. This partnership brings numerous advantages for KNX users: The DoorBird door station can be easily and quickly connected to the PEAKnx Controlmini and Controlpro touch panels allowing the user to see and speak wi...

Akuvox is pleased to announce its Android indoor monitor series were proven compatible with Savant smart home systems thanks to their openness and ease of integration. The integration is easily done by simply downloading and installing the Savant Pro app on Akuvox’s smart indoor monitor. Home automation services and intercom features The successful interoperability enables users to enjoy both home automation services and intercom features home automation services and intercom features,...

UNION has launched CodeGUARD 5, the first access control device available to meet the new BS 8607 grade 5 standards. High-security push button locks The recently introduced grade 5 standards provide the most stringent level of security and access control for mechanical push button locks to date. Providing an extremely strong level of attack resistance, grade 5 was introduced because of the need for a high-security push button lock, and UNION is the first manufacturer to answer this need. Grad...

Paxton, the global brand of electronic IP access control and video intercom systems, invites dealers to discover new opportunities to grow their business at their booth at ISC West. This year, they are introducing more products than ever before with exciting demonstrations from their team of industry experts. Demand for dealer training in 2018 exceeded all expectations, so this year, Paxton are launching a new training program across the United States. Attendees can visit Paxton at booth 22043...

You can work smarter and more sustainably when electronic locks and keys power your security. An electronic locking solution minimises security risks when keys go missing. With an eCLIQ system from ASSA ABLOY, you can manage everyone’s access from anywhere, at any time — electronically, securely and wirelessly. Based on award-winning CLIQ access control technology, the eCLIQ system is built around precise locking mechanics and high-end microelectronics. A battery inside each program...

AMAG Technology, a provider of unified solutions that help organisations mitigate risk, meet compliance and save money, announces the integration of its Symmetry Access Control v9.1 software with Suprema’s BioLite N2 and BioEntry P2 Biometric readers. The integration allows Symmetry users to gain biometric access to a door using their fingerprint and a credential. Suprema is a long-time member of AMAG’s Symmetry Preferred Partner Program. Both AMAG and Suprema have tested and certifi...

SALTO Systems UK, global provider of wire-free, wireless and cloud-based access control solutions, has opened a new training facility at its Southam office to support end users, installers and partners. Wireless access control solutions The modern open plan working space is divided into a number of product-themed areas and modelled on that found at SALTO HQ. It provides state-of-the-art resources and demonstrations of SALTO’s latest wireless and wire-free products, solutions and technolo...

As increasing digital engagement powers forward in the hospitality industry, SALTO Systems has joined forces with the KeezApp technology platform to offer hotels an unrivalled guest experience. Property management systems The KeezApp platform provides a range of solutions for any property that hosts guests and is able to integrate with most PMS (Property Management Systems) on the market. Guests can check in from anywhere, receiving a virtual key straight to their smart phone and getting an al...

“A hero is an extraordinary person who chooses not to be ordinary,” says Kevin Brown, motivational speaker and author. Motivational session at ESX 2019 Brown will share his inspiring presentation titled ‘The Hero Effect’ with the group of passionate security professionals gathered at ESX on June 5 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center. His message is designed to help individuals and organisations achieve greater results by eliminating ordinary thinking and mastering the...

Five years ago, Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division became involved with Building Homes for Heroes (BHH), a non-profit organisation that builds homes from the ground up or modifies existing homes to meet the needs of war veterans with severe wounds and disabilities. Providing key-free access Through this association, Kwikset committed to supplying a full complement of locks and door hardware to outfit the mortgage-free homes the organisation...

ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based network and wireless access control products and ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in door opening solutions, announced the completion of a campus-wide security upgrade at Glenaire Retirement Community in Cary, North Carolina. Modern Systems, of Yadkinville, North Carolina, has installed a fully integrated wireless lock and access control solution securing 370 doors spread across the community’s main building entrances, public access areas, offices and...

Expertise in safety-critical equipment for the rail industry has won significant contracts for Pickersgill-Kaye (Kaye), this time from Nabtesco Corporation, a Japanese firm manufacturing high performance train door operating units for the global market. Kaye and Nabtesco Corporation’s Italian subsidiary, Nabtesco-Oclap, jointly developed the Emergency Egress Device (EED) and Emergency Access Devices (EAD) for power doors currently being supplied by Nabtesco Oclap into a UK rail vehicle ma...

Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to introduce its new CM-CPC1 Clear Protective Cover. Vandal and weather resistant, these low profile, clear lift covers are designed to protect any Camden flush mount, single gang, door activation device, including push/exit switches, keypads and key switches – without limiting the operation of the device. The CM-CPC1 is supplied with a gasket and is suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Protection from...

Marks USA, a division of NAPCO Security Technologies, is pleased to announce the debut of Style by Marks new interactive website featuring customisable ArchiTech Access Control Locks and matching interior tubular locksets. Ideal for use with architects and designers, etc., who want their access control and locking ‘look’ to be as welcome as the security they provide, the website allows site-visitors to be the designer of their own custom locks and then easily spec and share it with...

As strong, heritage brands in the high security and rail industries, CLCS, ILS and Kaye each offer their own specialisms and sector expertise. By bringing these well-known brands together under one new group, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland will provide a stronger, more comprehensive offering to different sectors. High security locking solutions Each brand enjoys its own areas of expertise, with CLCS a prominent supplier of high-security locks to custodial, secure healthcare, gov...

Finnish locking solutions provider Abloy and racing driver Valtteri Bottas have signed a collaboration agreement at the launch of its renewed ABLOY brand to approximately 700 Abloy employees in Joensuu, Finland. With this collaboration, Abloy will start to implement its renewed ABLOY brand among its customers, partners and employees worldwide. Abloy is expanding its international business operations, and the company plans to enhance the visibility and awareness of the ABLOY brand outside Finlan...

Securitas UK has been officially recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for its commitment to delivering exceptional people management and HR strategies. Top Employers are organisations of the highest calibre that have worked hard to create, implement and progress people strategies, through innovative and engaging programmes, which empower and develop their employees. In order to be certified as Top Employer, Securitas had to achieve the minimum standard as set out by the T...

Critical infrastructure requires locks that are proven, tested and trusted. Sometimes electronic locking is the right choice; at other times, mechanical locking does the job. With CLIQ mechatronic locking technology, one water utility combined both in a single, secure system controlled by powerful, intuitive CLIQ software. O des Aravis is responsible for water capture, storage quality, analysis and delivery of around 700,000m3 annually to homes and businesses in the Aravis Mountains region of F...

MIWA LOCK CO., LTD. is a lock manufacturer and system integrator dedicated to fulfilling the highest security requirements and customer’s needs. MIWA, with their ALV2 Electronic hotel locks, provide high-performance door locking solutions and have now added secure mobile room keys to their product offering by using LEGIC’s SM-6300 reader IC and mobile service LEGIC Connect. Works with RFID, NFC and BLE MIWA has designed a new electronic hotel lock with LEGIC’s multi-standard...

Door Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland has supplied a number of high security steel doorsets to Network Rail for the upgrade of its remote signal rooms. The project was commissioned through Kent-based trade customer Taylor Refit, who removed the existing doors and installed new high security steel doorsets certified to LPS 1175 security ratings from the Powershield range. Network Rail specified that the high security doors supplied needed to offer maximum protectio...

Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G), a manufacturer of high-quality mechanical and electronic locks, announces that OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire S&G from Stanley Black & Decker. The transaction is anticipated to be completed in Q1 2019. Financial terms were not disclosed. Established in 2005, OpenGate Capital specialises in the acquisition and operation of businesses to create new value through operational improvement, innovation a...

UNION’s keyPRIMETM reversible key cylinder platform has been installed at the University of Essex’s new student accommodation, providing assured key control for the university and security for undergraduates. The new accommodation, named The Copse, consists of 643 new single ensuite rooms and studios across two accommodation blocks: The Oaks and The Poplars.  UNION worked with main contractor Bouygues to identify the best platform to help meet the university’s needs for t...

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has appointed Steve Burk as the Director of Marketing for the United States. Based at the U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, Steve will report to Bill Wood, President of SALTO North America. In this new role, Steve will oversee marketing efforts that guide the continued growth and expansion of SALTO’s electronic access control hardware and software security products. With more than 25 years of experience as a sales and marke...

Losing keys is a given. It’s just something that happens at some point. One study in the UK estimated around 10,000 annually end up just in the refuse, by mistake*. At CROUS Montpellier student accommodation block in southern France, they sought a solution to lost keys and the other hassles of managing an outdated mechanical master-key system for a large facility with a transient population. Aperio wireless locking devices CROUS Montpellier fixed lost key problems by exchanging their mec...

ASSA ABLOY UK, a division of ASSA ABLOY Group, the global provider of door opening solutions, has unveiled its new name, with the business now being known as ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland. The new business descriptor reflects ASSA ABLOY Group’s on-going commitment to strengthening the ASSA ABLOY brand, and helping its customers to better understand the organisation’s solutions, services and capabilities. Alongside the launch of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, the Group...

CDVI, an access control manufacturer worldwide, announced its participation in The Security Event, a focussed security exhibition for the professional security installer. This three-day event at the NEC Birmingham will be held on April 9-11, 2019. Many of CDVI’s team of industry professionals are attending the event, including Paul Ramsay, General Manager, and Daniel Phillips, Pre-Sales Consultant. “Our attendance at The Security Event highlights our dedication in providing modern...

Two separate divisions of VPS (UK) Ltd are combining to operate under a new banner of VPS Security Services. Their Property division, providing protection for people, property and assets for over 25 years, will merge with their Site Security unit, which specialises in securing construction sites, utilities and assets in remote, challenging environments. Bluetooth-enabled Smart Door and Smart Alarms  "We have the widest range of security options in the business, combining the highest qual...

Johnson Controls announces the release of CEM Systems AC2000 v10.1, which contains a number of new features that improve functionality and the user experience and help to mitigate health and safety risks. Support for a range of new third-party products that increase the performance and scope of the CEM Systems AC2000 access control system has also been added. The Health and Safety (H&S) Induction Check application for CEM Systems emerald intelligent access terminals allows cardholders to se...