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NSK Europe is pleased to announce the registering of a new branch in Ploiesti, Romania. The new office, which is being established as part of NSK Europe’s EIBU geographic expansion plan, will be fully functional by the end of September 2024. Plans for this move have been in place for the last two years, with NSK keen to establish a presence in a dynamic country with a rapidly developing marketplace. Ploiesti itself is one of the largest industrial centres in Romania, is located close to B...

Award-winning manufacturer, Gallagher Security, is excited to announce the expansion of its training team with the addition of James Robinson as Senior Instructional Designer and Toni Fisher as Instructional Designer, based at the Global Headquarters. James and Toni join Gallagher with a mission to shape the future of Gallagher's training and enablement, delivering superior learning outcomes and empowering Channel Partners and End Users with the training tools they need to succeed. New possibi...

At this year’s IAA Show in Hannover, Labcraft, the industry-pioneering designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles, is presenting its latest Banksman lighting systems alongside a new range of compatible harness kits, designed to save time and money during installation. Available in four models – BM2, BM3, BM4 and BM6 - Labcraft’s innovative Banksman lighting solutions deliver additional bright light around the vehicle, helping drivers to manoeuvre more...

The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organisation established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced a new Vice President.  The new PPVAR Vice President for Alarm Industry role will be filled by Ms. Tammy Cozby, VP of Commercial Monitoring at Everon. With over three decades of experience, Tammy has dedicated herself to central station management within the security sector. Act...

Corsha Inc., a Washington D.C.-based cybersecurity firm, known for its innovative Identity Provider for Machines of all kinds, has been awarded a new contract through a competitive RFP released by the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) for the Department of Energy (DOE). Corsha will join a diverse team led by Michigan Tech University, collaborating with experienced organisations in manufacturing, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Cybersecurity playbook The aim of the...

Global security solutions specialist, Gunnebo has achieved the prestigious bronze EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to evolving sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility. EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. It evaluates a company’s performance based on four key categories: Environmental Impact, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustaina...

Amthal Group Companies has proudly announced Reece Paprotny as its new Managing Director, highlighting an impressive journey from apprentice to pioneer guided by a company-wide commitment to personal growth and development. Reece joined Amthal as a Finance Apprentice in 2015 and has since demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership. He joined the Senior Management team in 2018 and was promoted to Commercial Director in 2023. Reece Paprotny “Reece’s journey from an...

The latest report from the Security Industry Association (SIA) reveals that an overwhelming majority of security professionals remain optimistic about the industry’s growth prospects. The July-August 2024 Security Market Index highlights positive conditions for most companies, with integrators pioneering the charge in their bullish outlook. While some concerns linger over economic uncertainties, particularly with recession fears resurfacing, security pioneers foresee continued expansion f...

Returning as a regular exhibitor to the 2024 EDS show, Mclennan will showcase new motion control product lines from distribution partners and will be on hand to discuss visitors' automation requirements and applications.  Custom design and system build As a major supplier of motion control products and systems for more than 40 years, Mclennan offers a commitment to technical excellence and dedicated customer service through a partnership approach to business. Visit Stand D45 for first-ha...

RecFaces, a pioneering provider of advanced facial biometric software, is excited to announce its upcoming business trip to India from August 20 to September 21, 2024. Partnering with Startologic Technologies, RecFaces will be presenting its innovative solutions at the Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) in Mumbai from August 22 to 24, Booth No. B-26, P8.  At FSIE, RecFaces will showcase their sought-after flagship products based on facial recognition technology, Id-Guard and Id-Gat...

AxxonSoft, a global provider of intelligent video surveillance and integrated security solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Vaxtor, a premier provider of advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology. This strategic alliance aims to enhance the capabilities of video surveillance systems by integrating Vaxtor’s cutting-edge OCR technology with AxxonSoft’s robust security solutions. AxxonSoft products AxxonSoft has a long-standing reputation for innovation in...

Milesight, a global pioneer in smart IoT solutions, and Morse Micro, a pioneering fabless semiconductor company specialising in Wi-Fi HaLow solutions, are thrilled to announce the arrival of Wi-Fi HaLow variants of the X1 Sensing Camera, VS135 Ultra ToF People Counter, and the HL31 Wi-Fi HaLow Gateway.  Wi-Fi HaLow versions This new range can transmit pictures and other data at higher speeds with low power consumption thanks to Wi-Fi HaLow. This partnership marks a significant milestone i...

John Lutz Boorman was recently appointed as Head of Product and Marketing for Hanwha Vision Europe. In his new role, John leads the product, solutions and marketing roadmap for the European market, ensuring that Hanwha Vision continues to deliver high-quality video surveillance solutions - for which it is known - to customers. With more than 30 years of experience working across business development, sales, product and marketing for pioneering distribution and manufacturing companies, John has...

The first-ever European Union rules to curb methane emissions from the energy sector have become legislation. The new EU Methane Emissions Reduction 2019/942 Ruling means gas, oil, and coal industries in Europe must measure, monitor, report, and verify their methane emissions and take action to reduce them. Why introduce this ruling? According to the EU’s Green House Gas (GHG) Inventory Report, more than 50% of all direct methane emissions from Europe’s energy sector result from u...

Skills for Security is proud to announce a new partnership with Eaton, a global pioneer in power management solutions. Eaton has joined Skills for Security as a Platinum Sponsor, marking a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing the fire and security sector through education, innovation, and sustainable practices. Eaton, renowned for its expertise in fire and security systems alongside a whole host of other solutions, will work closely with Skills for Security to support the development an...

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo attracted more than 6,300 industry professionals to Macau in June 2024, with international attendees accounting for 65 percent of total attendance. The significant turnout underscores the global gaming industry’s appetite for innovation and the continued potential within the sector.  G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo The joint event showcased a spectacular display of over 100 exhibitors spanning 22,000 square metres of exhibition space. Complementing the e...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Kooyman, CFA, MBA, as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective September 9, 2024. Kooyman brings 15 years of global experience in finance, capital markets, and strategic leadership, having held prominent positions with Brookfield Corporation, TD Securities, and RBC Capital Markets in Canada, the U.S., and the UK. Robin Kooyman She joins Blackline Safety fro...

Hanwha Vision opened its newest Hanwha Innovation and Technology Experience (HITE) on July 30, 2024, in Irvine, Calif. The new 5,200 sq. ft Centre, Hanwha’s third HITE in the United States, presents the company’s vision for the future of security and surveillance through a combination of interactive product demonstration stations, a training centre, and presentation areas. Since Hanwha developed the HITE concept in 2019, the company has continually made every effort to des...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a pioneering provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset-tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commi...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has announced a strategic partnership with the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) and the Transport Information Technology Company (TransIT), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Transport, Egypt. The new collaboration is set to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and support technological localisation in the production of electronic gates, leveraging advanced Swedish expertise. In a significant step towards reducing imports and boosting local production, a t...

Bart Bednar has joined ALCEA as an ALWIN Sales Engineer for North America. With more than 26 years of engineering and integration experience, he is based in Irving, Texas, and reports directly to Michael Woody, the company’s Technical Service and Customer Success Manager. ALCEA offers a wide range of critical infrastructure security solutions and access management systems as the internal systems integrator partner of ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions. In 2023, the company introduced ALWIN secur...

Camden Door Controls has just released two new publications to support its line of industry-pioneering locking products, including maglocks, strikes, and cabinet locks. These new guides are invaluable technical references for installers and system specifiers. A new 27-page Locking Products catalogue/guide features the detailed product information needed to select and specify Camden electrified locks, as well as the options, faceplates, accessories, and installation tools available to support th...

Jernbro, one of Sweden's providers of industrial maintenance and projects, announced it has agreed to sign a deal to acquire Veltec, a renowned industrial services pioneer with significant operations in Norway and Denmark. Scandinavian expansion This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Jernbro’s mission to enhance its capabilities and expand its reach across Scandinavia. The acquisition signifies a strategic step forward for both Jernbro and Veltec, ensuring that their...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the lawsuit filed by Sensormatic against Genetec had ended definitively in the company's favour with Genetec exonerated of any patent infringement and with the court awarding Genetec attorney fees. Sensormatic Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Tyco International, which is now merged with Johnson Controls, filed suit against Genetec in Delaware in Jun...

dormakaba is expanding its activities in the airport business area. Unique pilot projects for the automation of security checks are already underway at various airports and more will be coming soon. dormakaba has also seen a very good order intake in the airport sector for the financial year 2023/24. Argus Air eGates sensor gates Orders for the supply and maintenance of Argus Air eGates sensor gates were successfully implemented at several airports.  The total revenue was in the high sin...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions has added the full range of Gardner Engineering CCTV bracketry to their product portfolio. Gardner Engineering is a British CCTV mount manufacturer that prides itself on design excellence. They have a focus on sustainability with their products being manufactured at their facility in Lancashire and utilising the closest possible suppliers to minimise the production ‘miles’ involved in the logistics and production process. All Produ...

Bosch Rexroth, the automation branch of the Bosch group, has over 32,000 employees worldwide and specialises in advanced drive and control technologies. At their Customer and Innovation Centre in Ulm, Germany, they develop innovative solutions for the future of automation, such as the Smart Flex Effector, a compensation module aiming to revolutionise the industry. Smart flex effector Smart flex effector–automate the impossible David Lehmann, System Architect at Bosch Rexroth, explains w...

SONDA USA, a pioneering provider of innovative smart city technology solutions, has announced a new partnership with Intel Corporation and ISS (Intelligent Security Systems) to offer cutting-edge video intelligence capabilities powered by advanced artificial intelligence. This collaboration leverages SONDA's leadership in smart cities and digital transformation, Intel's high-performance hardware solutions, and ISS' AI and computer vision expertise. The resulting outcome is a robust video analyt...

Taking place in Stavanger, Norway on 26-29 August, this pioneering biennial exhibition and conference will see Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD), Teledyne FLIR and Teledyne Marine display numerous innovations on their shared stand that take safety to new levels in these potentially hazardous industries. Teledyne will also introduce advanced emission monitoring solutions to meet the latest legislative requirements and deliver effective LDAR solutions. By...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that it has released the new AlertLink feature for its award-winning EXO and G7 devices. AlertLink proximity-based warning alerts increase employee safety via advance warning of potentially dangerous conditions, expediting evacuations and incident response. The company developed the feature after receiving feedback through their customer advisory panel that proximity-based warnings will enhance industrial saf...