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ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a global provider in door opening solutions, has manufactured a high-security doorset for upmarket residential developments. Following a surge in demand by architects, specifiers and contractors for high-end residential doors that combine robust protection with a premium finish, ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has developed a bespoke doorset solution that combines detailed aesthetics with secure protection. High-level security and access contro...

Johnson Controls announces that the aviation specific CEM Systems AC2000 Airport access control system has been selected to secure Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport, Oman. AC2000 Airport access control solution with intelligent CEM Systems, IP card readers and CEM Systems S3040 portable hand-held readers will ensure the highest levels of integrated security, and provide a solution that goes beyond security by helping in airport operations. Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC)...

‘Tis the season to be jolly. Yet according to independent research, commissioned by Verisure, the European provider of professionally-monitored smart alarms, the festive period is a burglars’ bonanza. Two-thirds (66%) of respondents who have already experienced a home burglary, fear they’re more at risk of a repeat experience over the festive season. Increased Christmas spending Seven in ten (70%) of the UK population attribute the heightened threat of burglaries at this time...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has invested in a number of new technologies at its Lisburn manufacturing plant in Northern Ireland. Salvagnini systems Two new Salvagnini systems are set to help enhance the site’s manufacturing capabilities, including improved lead times, increased productivity and reduced environmental impact. The investment includes the acquisition of a Salvagnini P4lean-3216 panel bender, to replace an exis...

Hikvision has announced the successful integration of the Hikvision automatic number plate recognition system into the Paxton’s Net2 access control system, which will provide a host of benefits to installers and integrators which can in turn be passed onto their end-user customers. Controlling gates and barriers Working in a stand-alone environment or as part of a wider Hikvision solution this integration allows legacy and new Hikvision ANPR systems to be operated seamlessly from the Net...

Every day, 150,000 parcels are transported by the French DPD group, which makes nearly 55 million parcels per year. E-commerce is growing the parcel business and, consequently, the transportation volume of parcel service and logistics companies. Online shopping would be unthinkable for the consumers without the speedy delivery of the ordered goods - therefore it is self-evident to keep track of shipments on their way to the consignee, in order to guarantee a correct delivery.­ DPD France vi...

A recent report on the pedestrian security entrance market for the 2014-2016 timeframe establishes Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of revolving doors and security entrances, as the overall market leader in the Americas (North, Central, and South America). Boon Edam’s winning category covers “Pedestrian Entrance Control Equipment,” which includes all types of security doors, turnstiles, and gates. The report shows the overall pedestrian security entrance market in the Americas g...

Near Field Magnetics, Inc. (NFMI) is pleased to partner with Orion Entrance Control, Inc. at the upcoming ISC East show, November 15th & 16th booth 549, to demonstrate its next generation patented hands-free access control technology integrated with Orion’s world-class turnstiles. Hands-free access NFMI provides hands-free readers and Personal Access Keys (PAKs) that have up to 15 feet of tunable range and work through and around metals and other materials that adversely affect RF ba...

Thames Water Utilities has asked a provider of CCTV and video analytics to devise a temporary light-touch remote monitoring solution to protect its ‘Always Ready Hubs’ in portable cabins at strategic sites. SharpView recording and management EyeLynx Limited, part of the Zaun perimeter protection group that has worked with Thames Water on its AMP6 framework for more than four years, has created a solution based on its iconic SharpView video recording and management software. EyeLyn...

Since opening in October 2014, Andamar Lifestyle Center struggled to contain strong Veracruz winds, which consistently left its swinging doors open and exposed the facility to heat, humidity, and sea breezes. In turn, this allowed the shopping centre’s air conditioning to escape, resulting in a second challenge: higher electricity expenses. Retail door access challenges Andamar Lifestyle Center is home to over 100 different stores spread throughout the nearly 2 million square feet of ret...

LOCKEN, the smart key specialist, is stepping up its presence in the Balearic Islands, providing Palma de Mallorca Airport with a robust and reliable access control solution. Securing main runways The airport plays a vital role for the Balearics and welcomes around ten million tourists annually, that’s more than many other airports, which service much larger visitor destinations, including Rome and Barcelona. Palma Airport, the third largest in Spain, follows the frantic pace of the summ...

Prison fence provider Binns Fencing Limited has notched up 80 years in existence – with the plan to double its turnover by the time it turns 100. History of Binns Binns Fencing Limited, now a part of the Zaun perimeter protection group, is ideally placed to benefit from the growing fear of international terrorism, both from organised targeting of critical national infrastructure and the current trend for lone wolf attacks. However, the firm had much humbler routes. AJ Binns was first reg...

UNION, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will be showcasing its latest door hardware products at this year’s Master Locksmith Association (MLA) Expo. Taking place at Telford’s International Centre from the 6 – 8 October 2017, the MLA Expo is Europe’s largest exhibition trade show for the locksmith industry. UNION’s latest solutions, which will be exhibited on stand H2.22, will demonstrate how the company’s products...

iluminar Inc., the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared and white light illuminators, announced that it will join Ameristar Perimeter Security’s Perimeter InSite partnership initiative as the expert in perimeter lighting technology. Spearheaded by Ameristar, Perimeter InSite is a strategic initiative that aims to bring together industry leaders from several technology sectors to offer customers integrated perimeter security solutions that address and mitigate a variety of thre...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, will unveil the next big thing in ID issuance and new solutions that will forever change and simplify numerous stages of lifecycle management for trusted identities. For the first time, attendees will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the powerful new HID solutions via live demos at ASIS International 2017. The company will also highlight its broad portfolio of solutions that power trusted identities at Booth No. 3009 at the Kay...

StoneLock, a global provider of designing and manufacturing biometric access control and identity management solutions, and Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, are pleased to announce their integrated presence at the 63rd ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas from September 26-28. This convergence of the StoneLock identity assurance solution with the Boon Edam tailgating prevention capabilities delivers exceptional overall...

Creating the right level of accessibility and an efficient flow through a building for staff and children is now a key priority for those working in the education sector; however, this must be balanced with the need to provide a safe learning environment. Architects and contractors must consider the need to install access control solutions to meet this requirement in today’s modern learning environment, argues David Hodgkiss, National Sales Manager of ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK divisi...

The 10th edition of Secutech Vietnam will be remembered for its record-breaking increase in visitor numbers. The show welcomed 12,097 global visitors (2016: 7,473) – up 62% on last year, as exhibitors seized the opportunities presented by one of the most promising security markets in Southeast Asia. 270 exhibitors from 20 countries Across 9,000 sqm of gross exhibition space, there were 270 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions: Australia, China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong,...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced it will be emphasising integrated access control solutions that both authenticate authorised passage and prevent tailgating, at Booth 4003 at the 63rd ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, Texas from September 26th-28th. The manufacturer is also the official Turnstile Sponsor for the Exhibition. Integration: Main theme for product demos The following solutions will be on display a...

Security expert Abloy UK is showcasing its range of compliant security solutions at MLA Expo 2017, and highlighting the importance of fire and escape door standards in saving lives. Taking place at the International Centre, Telford, between 6th-8th October 2017, MLA Expo is Europe's largest exhibition trade show for the locksmith and security industry. Interactive training sessions and demonstrations Products presented on Abloy’s stand include a wide range of mechanical and electromecha...

Castel’s audio-video intercom has been selected to protect the beautifully ornate, French château-style Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. Built in the 1870s for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, the house was used for filming some of the exterior scenes in Downton Abbey. Waddesdon Manor is part of a magnificent estate that is now a National Trust property, although the Rothschild family continues to have an active involvement in the property through a charitable trust. The house and...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that Manhattan Regional Airport in Kansas relies on Boon Edam Tourlock 120S one-way security revolving doors to keep its passenger hold room fully secure. The doors were chosen to meet the throughput and overall customer satisfaction needs of the airport’s fast-growing passenger traffic. Airport expansion plans Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK), located in the picturesque and growing Flin...

Levels of security inside the Aviation industry have never been higher; mainly due to increased terrorism threat levels across the globe, combined with a worldwide rise in smuggling activity. No airport is immune from these pressures and Ghana’s ‘Kotoka International’ can now claim to meet ACC3, the highest accreditation in the aviation industry, thanks to their recent investment in the latest generation of IP CCTV systems from Hikvision. Ghana’s Kotoka International Air...

Nortech is pleased to announce ADI Global Distribution as one of its official distributors, meaning that ADI’s customers now have access to Nortech’s full People and Vehicle Access control and parking products. ADI Global Distribution has the largest UK branch network for the Security Industry. It delivers impeccable customer service and is committed to building trusted and personal business partnerships. Full range of access control products Each product division within ADI has i...

Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, and ARCOM, the leader in building specifications, are pleased to announce that Boon Edam’s product data and customised specifications for the Americas are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers, and design professionals. Customised versions of industry-trusted solutions ARCOM and Boon Edam have worked together to create customised versions of industry-trusted, MasterSp...

Located in the heart of the stunning Falls Creek Village, Victoria, much of Elk’s lodge-style accommodation has recently been completely rebuilt and the renovation has seen the addition of five deluxe suites and five luxury apartments. Sleek contemporary interiors by Coy + Yiontis architects with Nordic inspired furniture and fittings, luxury beds and linen, the latest heating, security and Wi-Fi systems, coupled with stunning alpine views from every room, now make Elk at Falls the place...

Norbain, one of the UK’s distributors of IP, CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder Detection solutions can now offer their customers Nortech’s popular People & Vehicle Access Control Products. They will distribute the full range of Nortech’s security products including Access Control, Readers & ID Devices, Long Range Identification, and Vehicle Detection & Parking products all of which provide complete solutions across a wide variety of applications. Steve Blackler,...

Alticor needed state-of-the art technology to provide secure access control at their HQ and several distribution centres Alticor manufactures and sells personal care products for more than three million independent business owners around the world. It also has a number of subsidiaries, including Amway, the widely known direct sales organisation; Quixtar®, an Internet ordering business; and Access Business Group, a manufacturing, distribution and warehousing organisation ma...

Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announces that Stockholm Central Station in Sweden has installed a Boon Edam entrance solution as part of a renovation project for the terminal. Stockholm Central Station Originally designed in 1871, Stockholm Central Station has a long, proud history, and the building itself features magnificent artworks and architecture. The building is historically listed and as such, officials have an obligation to protect...

Hikvision, the global supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has supplied VMS software and IP products for the Government of Gujarat Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), to protect and administer education facilities across Western India. Remote surveillance and alarm monitoring Providing remote surveillance and alarm monitoring, Hikvision proposed an IP solution using DTE’s secure VPN, which connects all the education sites. Fully supporting Hikvision pro...