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Mul-T-Lock to present its digital security advances with ASSA ABLOY at IFSEC 2015

Visitors to Mul-T-Lock will be invited to experience ENTR, the first smart lock solution in the market Mul-T-Lock® will be at IFSEC 2015 with ASSA ABLOY to present its very latest revolutionary advances in digital security. The global brand will be highlighting its world-renowned ability to deliver incomparable functionality and build quality without compromising on security. A specialist integration hub The ASSA ABLOY stand (D1700 in Hall S17) will showcase how to &lsq...

Sunray’s security doors to be displayed at Counter Terror Expo 2015

On display will be Sunray’s full range of ExecDoor and ExcluDoor security doors covering ratings SR1 through to SR6 At Counter Terror Expo (Olympia 21-22 April) , Sunray, the Ashford in Kent based leading UK designer, manufacturer and installers of steel commercial doors, fire doors, certified security doors, industrial doors and steel louvre systems, has the door market totally covered and will be able to discuss its extensive product range for 2015 on its stand D70. S...

Identiv demonstrates uTrust TS ScramblePad and TS government readers at ISC WEST 2015

Identiv upgrades Hirsch ScramblePad with the uTrust TS ScramblePad Identiv, Inc. recently released the uTrust TS ScramblePad, a significant update to the company’s patented scrambling keypad door reader for high-security government and commercial entryways. TS ScramblePad features The TS ScramblePad modernises its predecessor, the Hirsch ScramblePad, by adding new high-security features including support for over 1,500 credentials such as PIV, PIV-I, TWIC, CAC, FICAM E...

ISC West 2015: Kwikset unveils Signature Series deadbolts with Home Connect technology

The motorised deadbolts utilise the Z-Wave™ wireless protocol to enable true remote locking and unlocking Kwikset, the leader in residential security, unveil its new line of Signature Series Deadbolts with Home Connect™ technology at ISC West, April 15-17 in Las Vegas.  Utilising the popular Kwikset single-cylinder deadbolt as its foundation, this is the ideal lock for the first-time homebuyer or homeowners who want to experience the safety and peace of mind o...

Securitech to showcase school security products at ISC West 2015

Highlights at the event include QID (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, LEXI control trim, and host of other solution-driven products Leveraging their many years of expertise in high security locking devices for commercial, government, school and medical facilities, Securitech’s exhibit at ISC West 2015 is a showcase of innovation and industry firsts. Highlights include the ground-breaking QID™ (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock that, with one press of...

ISC West 2015 to see Securitech’s QID classroom lock designed for better school security

QID functions as classroom lock but features ability to instantly deadbolt  classroom door with simple push of a single red button Securitech, the industry leader for innovative, purpose-driven locking devices, is pioneering faster, easier and stronger classroom security with its QID™ (Quick Intruder Deadbolt) classroom lock, on display at ISC West 2015. Designed to exceed safe school government standards (FEMA-428/BIPS-07), the QID functions as a classroom lock for...

KT&C and SRI to introduce KEES iris recognition door lock at ISC West 2015

The KEES residential door lock combines accuracy of iris biometrics with ease of a push-pull handle for simple keyless access Korea Technology and Communications (KT&C), a leading provider of high definition surveillance and security solutions, and SRI International recently announced the launch of KEES™, an iris recognition door lock powered by SRI’s Iris on the Move® (IOM) technology. The product, developed for the residential security market, debuts at I...

Ingersoll-Rand to release its Q1-2015 results

Chairman & CFO will hold a conference call for analysts & investors on same day Ingersoll-Rand plc will release its 2015 first-quarter financial results on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 7 a.m. ET. On the same day, Michael W. Lamach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Susan K. Carter, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will hold a conference call for analysts and investors, beginning at 10 a.m. ET, to review the company’s results. A rea...

Securitech and ECKey to showcase stand-alone electronic door locks at ISC West 2015

Securitech and ECKey recently announced a complete line of VIZpin-enabled, stand-alone electronic door locks Securitech, a leading US-based producer of security door hardware, and ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced a complete line of VIZpin®-enabled, stand-alone electronic door locks. Planned for Q2 of 2015, several of Securitech’s most popular electrically released locks will be available in VIZpi...

UNION’s new Retro3 door closers for retrofit projects

UNION, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY UK, is improving ease of installation for retrofit projects with its Retro3 door closers. The Retro3 door closers use the same dimensions and footprint as the widely used Briton 2003 range. This makes UNION’s Retro3 ideal for use on private and public sector retrofit projects where maintaining fire integrity, cost and ease of replacement can be an issue. Reduces need for considerable planning Offering easy installation, the doo...

Bearacade Door Control enforces equal working opportunities for manufacturing employees

Bearcade’s ships its injected molded piece to Hattie Larlhan, an organisation that serves individuals with disabilities BEARACADE Door Control System employs developmentally disabled people on the manufacturing side. Helping individuals with developmental challenges: “From the beginning, Dave Soulsby and I wanted to create meaningful opportunities for developmentally disabled people who were looking for work in the manufacturing sector,” said Bill Cushwa, F...

CEM Systems AC2000 v.7 access control system suite

CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, announced the release AC2000 v.7 which offers new features that increase the performance of the AC2000 access control system suite, including intercom functionality, online card validation support, and enhancements to AC2000 WEB. “AC2000 is renowned as one of the most reliable and comprehensive access control systems. AC2000 v.7 reinforces this status by offering our customers enhanced features and functionality while conti...

G4S Africa wins British Safety Council International Safety Award

Certificates will be presented at the International Safety Awards Gala Dinner in London on 24 April G4S Africa business units have been awarded the prestigious British Safety Council International Safety Award with Merit: Botswana, DRC, Ghana, Madagascar, Morocco, Namibia, G4S Correctional Services (Bloemfontein), SA Secure Solutions (South Africa), Uganda and Zambia. G4S is the only private security company in Africa that has ever been awarded the British Safety Council Int...

Gordon Brockington appointed G4S Strategy and Business Development Director

Gordon has extensive sector experience & will help G4S deliver growth strategy G4S Facilities Management, the FM division of global security company G4S plc, has appointed Gordon Brockington as its new Strategy and Business Development Director. Previously Group Business Development Director at ESG and prior to that, Director for Market Development for Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK, Gordon has significant experience in both the public and private sector...

ISC West 2015: ISONAS to showcase network-based “Pure IP” access control technology

At the booth, attendees can learn how Pure IP technology expands access control to non-traditional applications ISONAS Inc., a leading pure IP access control system manufacturer, recently announced that the company will be exhibiting at the ISC West trade show, the largest security event in the world. The ISC West show will be take place on April 15- 17 2015 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, NV. At the show, ISONAS will be showcasing network-based “Pure IP” panel-les...

Vicki Hawkes appointed as Alpro Southern Area Sales Manager

Vicki will be based in Worcestershire area and will cover the South of England dealing with Alpro’s considerable OEM base Alpro Architectural Hardware (A division of IEC Limited), based at Poole Dorset have appointed Vicki Hawkes as their new Southern Area Sales Manager. Vicki will be based in the Worcestershire area and will cover the South of England dealing with Alpro’s considerable OEM base. Previous work experience Vicki was previously Area Sales Manager wit...

Adams Rite has worked with IKON to produce Adams Rite Sentinel 6 for use in high security plant & engine rooms

Adams Rite, part of Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY has worked with IKON, an aluminium systems company to produce a specialist, double door, suitable for use in high security plant and engine rooms. Using the innovative Adams Rite Sentinel 6 deadlock that complies with the stringent BS EN 12209, at security grade 6, and the 7201S flushbolt, the IKDS50 louvre doorsets were fully tested to PAS24. Enhanced security The rigorous testing process demonstrated the IKDS50 doorset offers...

Kwikset "Securing Your Future with Home Automation" presentation at ISC West 2015

Kwikset executive Larry Goldman to address home automation revenue opportunities at ISC west "Securing Your Future with Home Automation" will be one of the featured presentations at ISC West in Las Vergas, the premier trade show in the security industry. The presentation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015, from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., in Meeting Room 102 of the Sands Expo Center. This course will review key statistical data from the CEA on industry trends and revi...

BBC security training investigation: PTTC The Training Company speaks out about corrupt practices

Mario Garcia, MD PTTC The Training Company, will be discussing recent SIA cards scandal on the BBC Inside Out programme A leading security training company based in London has spoken out about corrupt practices in the industry in a BBC Inside Out programme due to be aired on Monday 23rd March. After a recent scandal which has seen untrained students able to gain Security Industry Authority (SIA) cards without even sitting an exam, PTTC The Training Company, is attempting to sh...

Steve Ross appointed ASSA ABLOY Cylinder Business Development Director

Steve Ross moves into the new role with 20 years’ experience and knowledge of the UK cylinder market ASSA ABLOY UK has announced the appointment of Steve Ross to the new position of Cylinder Business Development Director, to drive further growth across all cylinder platforms, padlocks and ancillaries. This is a strategic initiative embracing cylinders across all group business units and brands including ASSA, Abloy, Mul-T-Lock, Yale and UNION. Steve Ross moves into thi...

Genetec SV-32 network security appliance availiable through new distribution relationships

Genectec™ a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions, today announced that its SV-32, a security appliance that provides native support for video surveillance and access control capabilities, is available through new distribution partnerships in the US. The SV-32 appliance comes pre-installed with Genetec’s flagship open platform security system, Security Center, allowing end-users to deploy their choice of a unified security solution, or a standalone access contr...

Jürgen Schnöbel appointed as Vanderbilt Chief Financial Officer

Schnöbel will oversee financial management of Vanderbilt from its new international headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, recently announced the addition of Jürgen Schnöbel as Chief Financial Officer. Schnöbel has worked in the security industry since 2001. Over the past 12 years, he has served as the Vice President of Fi...

Allegion signs two-year agreement with China Vanke

Allegion will offer tailored products and service to the high-end residential developers in China Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, announced that Allegion Security Technologies (China) Co., Ltd., the subsidy of Allegion in China, has successfully signed a two-year strategic cooperation agreement with China Vanke Co. Ltd., which is the largest residential developer in the world. With the advantage of its global leading innova...

Nedap to organise 14th ASIS European Security Conference & Exhibition welcome party

The ASIS Welcome Party, powered by Nedap will take place on 29 March 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany Nedap and ASIS International recently signed an agreement, which states that Nedap is to organise the ASIS Welcome Party on the eve of the 14th ASIS European Security Conference & Exhibition in Frankfurt. ‘Nedap organised the ASIS Welcome Party in The Hague for the first time last year. During the evaluation of this we quickly agreed that Nedap should do this again in...

Allegion acquires Zero International technical solutions brand

Zero’s suite of products will allow Allegion to emphasise on green building applications Allegion Plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has agreed, through Schlage Lock Company, to acquire Zero International Inc. Zero, a technical solutions brand, is a recognised leader in door and window products for commercial spaces. Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley said that Zero is a va...

TDSi supports the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Wear it. Beat It’ fundraising day

TDSi supported the event raising awareness about health issues The team at integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi recently supported the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Wear it. Beat It’ fundraising day by wearing red and enjoying a fine selection of red food.   Embracing the spirit of the event, the TDSi team members each came wearing a red item of clothing (donating £1 each to do so) and enjoyed a delicious selection of red-coloured fo...

ASSA ABLOY UK launches 'Shine' digital lock designed for commercial glass doors

ASSA ABLOY UK is transforming access control with the launch of Shine, a digital lock specifically designed for commercial glass doors. Developed in line with customer demand for keyfree solutions, Shine provides an access control solution for internal glass doors, without the issue of having to drill to allow the locking mechanism to pass through. Shine provides a convenient locking solution for the commercial sector, suitable for use in office blocks and retail premis...

Zaplox enters strategic partnership to incorporate mobile keys into SimonsVoss lock solution

Zaplox’s strategy is teaming up with SimonsVoss to offer additional customer benefits & efficiency SimonsVoss is technology leader within digital locking and access control systems, with customers in many different lines of business. Zaplox mobile keys are now part of the SimonsVoss solution, an important and strategic partnership that opens up new markets in both Europe and Asia. ”We are very happy to have our mobile keys integrated in SimonsVoss’ l...

Nedap AEOS 3.1.4 release introduces intercom integration with Commend intercom

Nedap launches AEOS 3.1.4, introducing intercom integration with Commend intercom. As a result of this integration AEOS not only instantly shows who is at the door, but at the same time verifies this person via the intercom. Controlled access can subsequently be given. ‘Giving controlled access is one of the tasks most frequently performed by receptionists and security guards’, says Arjan Bouter, Sales Manager at Nedap. ‘In the Graphical Alarm Handler of AEOS they already had...

Zwipe integrates access biometric card with HID Global's iCLASS & 125 kHz ProxCard

Zwipe, a global leader in biometric authentication technology, announced that HID Global's iCLASS® and 125kHz ProxCard® users can now easily integrate the Zwipe Access biometric card, eliminating the need to add biometric readers to an existing HID Global®iClass® or Prox-based system. "As the largest smart and proximity card provider in the world, HID Global has thousands of users who would like to upgrade to biometric authorisation, but may not have the budget or the resources...