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ASSA ABLOY demonstrated its journey from mechanical to digital security at IFSEC 2016 ASSA ABLOY generated a ‘buzz’ at IFSEC 2016 through exhibiting its journey from mechanical to digital security. Range of brands ASSA ABLOY’s stand was the busiest to date, with its leading brands, including, Yale, ASSA ABLOY, Abloy and Traka, showcasing their product breadth that comes from years of expertise in the industry. The group’s pioneering, innovative and d...

The TS 007 information page was the most visited page on the entire DHF website in 2015 Awareness of the growing threat of lock cylinder snapping is surging amongst trade professionals and the general public alike. Locksmiths, security specialists and householders are increasingly visiting the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) website to find out more about the BSI Kitemarked TS 007 three star solution. Trusted solution In the last year, the TS 007 information page on the...

Yale Digital Monoblock YDM3168 smart door lock works seamlessly with Pronet Plus Yale, an ASSA ABLOY brand, is bringing residential smart locks to one of Turkey’s leading home/office security systems. The Yale Digital Monoblock YDM3168 smart door lock works seamlessly with Pronet Plus, as part of an intelligent, integrated security solution for homes and offices in Turkey. Key-free solution This battery-operated Yale smart lock has 3 deadbolts and retrofits standard Tu...

Door-Stop offers Ultion cylinder, the Avocet ABC cylinder and the Yale Superior and UAP Zero lift cylinders UK’s composite door manufacturer, Door-Stop, has introduced a selection of cylinders to its range, including the new Ultion cylinder, which is one of the most secure cylinders available on the market. The range of cylinders, which can be found on the company’s door configurator, consist of the Ultion cylinder, the Avocet ABC cylinder and the Yale Superior a...

Barry has been involved in the steel industry for more than 35 years and will help re-brand the company Rhino Doors (“Rhino”), the high security door manufacturer, announces that Barry Gregson has accepted a short-term business development role with effect from 1st June 2016. During the rest of 2016 he will help Managing Director, Stuart Lawrence re-brand the company, implement a market communication programme, launch new product development initiatives, and establ...

The need for improved access control Since the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) of 2010, also known as the Kerry bill, was signed, on-board safety and security has been improved on cruise ships headed to or from American ports. Under the numerous specifications of the act were significant improvement requirements to crew member access and control procedures. The new requirements meant cruise lines needed to move fast to make upgrades, especially the lines with high demand and aro...

Student rooms have been fitted with the Aperio solution, which is fully integrated into the Gallagher Command Centre A student residence at The University of Birmingham has been supplied with the Aperio wireless locking solution by ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Chamberlain, based in Edgbaston, is a brand new student accommodation development comprised of a 21-storey tower and three low-rise blocks.Fully int...

ASSA ABLOY has developed an effective mechanical security digital offering As the security industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, will showcase its journey from mechanical to digital security at IFSEC 2016. Mechanical and digital security solutions Visitors can expect ASSA ABLOY’s stand at IFSEC 2016 to be the most impressive to date, as brands such as ASSA ABLOY, Yale, Abloy and Traka, exhibit their s...

ZKAccess COO Manish Dalal and CEO Larry Reed participating at PSA-TEC 2016 ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, recently returned from another successful appearance at PSA-TEC. Physical security education Presented by the PSA Security Network,  TEC is the premier education and networking event that is open to everyone in the physical security industry. TEC hosts representatives from physical security integrators, manufacturers, and othe...

Over 150 Trimec® ES6000 Hook Locks were supplied by ADI Global to the project Trimec®, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has supplied security products to a financial organisation project, based in the Middle East. Trimec® locks securing transit vehicles The project required a solution for securing money in transit vehicles that are being employed for a variety of banks and financial o...

Trelock is a portable safety and security provider & a leader in the German bicycle market Allegion, plc a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through one of its subsidiaries, to acquire Trelock GmbH and related companies. The transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of this year, subject to regulatory approvals. Strong presence in Europe and Asia Trelock is a portable safety and security provider headquartered in M...

The summer holidays are the ideal time for maintenance work, both to the building itself and to security installations Theft, vandalism and arson attacks are common occurrences in school buildings during the holidays, but with adequate planning and security measures in place, risks can easily be minimised. It’s also a great time to check over security and safety, and indeed get security upgraded in preparation for pupils returning. Dr Steffan George, Development Director...

Maintenance is very important in terms of security. Damaged locks & chains are things opportunist thieves look out for According to recent research by The Crime Prevention Website, one in three households have a shed that is easy to break into, providing a prime target for thieves looking for a high value opportunity, or even tools to gain access your home. Dr Steffan George, Development Director of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) – the leading trade associat...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ BIM offering contains 72 door objects that can be used in standard applications such as corridors and offices As the first doorset manufacturers to launch a BIM offering, ASSA ABLOY Security Doors has begun to receive requests for its BIM objects, following the deadlines passing for both the use of BIM on all Government projects and the adoption of the Government Soft Landings process. BIM applications ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ BIM off...

Over 200 doorsets were used, including high security doorsets & ASSA ABLOY tested and approved ironmongery ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions has supplied metal doorsets to a state-of-the-art Oxford University building. 200 doorsets The Blavatnik School of Government, located on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, accommodates up to 550 people. The internationally renowned Swiss architects Herzog and De Meur...

The ESX Innovation Awards celebrate companies bringing groundbreaking technologies to the electronic security industry The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) announced the 2016 Innovation Award winners. Earning an ESX Innovation Award is one of the industry’s highest achievements. The ESX Innovation Awards recognise companies that bring the most impactful and groundbreaking technologies to the electronic security and life safety industry. Companies with emerging technologies...

The verification confirms that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their handling or disposal ASSA ABLOY UK’s primary manufacturing site has achieved verification from the Carbon Trust that it provides a zero waste to landfill operation. The Portobello site, based in Willenhall, in the West Midlands, has achieved the verification, confirming that all waste types from ASSA ABLOY are subject to legislative control in either their h...

Alpro’s transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminium doors Transom closers and hook locks from Alpro have been installed in a new visitor centre at Sudeley Castle near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire. Hydraulically controlled door closers The castle lies in a 1,200-acre estate on the Costwold Hills and was used by Richard III as a base during the Wars of the Roses. It is also the last resting place of Katherine Parr, a wif...

Picosens develops a quantum physically coded key as an alternative to RFID and wireless for the locking systems of the future. The solid and rod formed Quantum Key – an innovative new development from the company Picosens – comprises a stainless steel body which carries a code that is neither visible nor touchable. After reading the key code inside a special reader unit any typical electronic locking mechanism can be operated. The key is passive and operates without wireless or magn...

Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures Demand for security products and services in the education market is expected to rise 3.4 percent annually to $2.5 billion in 2020. Increases in education security spending will benefit from a rebound in educational building construction expenditures, as the most significant security upgrades tend to occur when new buildings are constructed or during large-sca...

Challenge Founded in 1666, Lund University is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. It is also one of Scandinavia’s largest: the university has a single smart access card for its 42,000 students and around 7,500 staff. The university’s Faculty of Law teaches both Swedish and international students, and sought a replacement for its own 20-year-old access control system. Solution The secret is seamless integration between Aperio® locks and Pacom’s Unison sec...

The Turnlock turnstile segment was filmed to show how the components of a turnstile are built and assembled Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that its Turnlock 100 full height turnstile will be a featured technology in an upcoming episode of “Machines: How They Work” on the Discovery Science Channel. Machines: How They Work Each 30-minute episode of “Machines: How They Work”...

The solution provides physical access control that is integrated with IT resource access management platform Dot Origin Ltd, have partnered with ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, to enhance their pioneering EdgeConnector system. Physical and logical access management Aperio® wireless locks have been integrated into the EdgeConnector system for converged physical and logical access management. The solution...

Obexion security roller shuttersprovide the highest level of security available for high risk locations Charter Global will exhibit their Obexion range of security shutters for the first time at this year’s Security and Counter Terror Expo, Olympia, London. Obexion is designed for high risk locations The Obexion team will showcase their range of high security roller shutters. The 'Obexion MD SR5' shutter is certified to LPS 1175, Issue 7, SR5 and is designed to provide...

The AXIS A1001 network door controller operates on a flexible platform, built to easily adapt as security needs at a site change. Now with seamless integration of Aperio® wireless cylinders, escutcheons, locks and server solutions, administrators can manage an entire AXIS access management system from a single, easy-to-use interface, controlling standard wired locks alongside Aperio® battery-powered locks from ASSA ABLOY. AXIS and Aperio integration offerings Once installed, an Aperio...

SHELTER combines cost-effective, code-compliant mechanicalhardware and proven technologies STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces the launch of BEST® SHELTER™, a responsive lockdown solution, designed specifically for educational K-12, business and healthcare environments. SHELTER will be showcased - for the first time - at the International Security Conference and E...

It saves time and eliminates a majority of potential mistakes during installation Alarm Controls, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is showcasing its AES-300 electric strike, offering real value and flexibility in one compact product. This clever electric strike will be on display during ISC West 2016 at the Alarm Controls booth #6116. Eliminates the need to cut out the dustbox Tiny for an electric strike, the AES-300 benefits are huge for installers. The small body design elim...

The nexTouch is a simple access control solution that provides stand-alone security to a variety of commercial facilities At ISC West 2016, Yale Locks & Hardware will be showcasing the new Yale nexTouch™ Keypad Access Lock. Easily upgraded with plug-in technology keys The ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified nexTouch is a simple access control solution that provides stand-alone security to a variety of commercial facilities. In addition to its flexibility as a stand-alo...

Dortronics demonstrates 4000 Series mantraps, WR5276 switches, 1107xEDR maglock and 5278 touchless switches Dortronics Systems is highlighting a variety of products ideally suited for cleanroom installations this week at ISC West (Booth # 1037). A number of these solutions have recently gained significant traction in pharmaceutical laboratory and other sensitive manufacturing applications where maintaining sterile, secure environments is critical. “Dortronics has comple...

The new 4800 Series can accommodate up to 5 doors with ample flexibility for various input/output configurations Dortronics has expanded their line of Smart Interlock Controllers with today’s introduction of the new highly versatile and economical 4800 Series here at ISC West (booth #1037). The new 4800 Series can be user configured in the field to accommodate up to five doors with ample flexibility for various input/output configurations. User configured interlock...