Norbain Security News

Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer VIVOTEK’s Speed Dome Network Camera (SD8363E) which has been deployed to aid the Brazilian military safeguarding the matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. In order to protect players and fans alike across all of the stadiums, the Brazil government dispatched one of its military brigades, the Special Operations Command (COPESP), to establish security. Alongside VIVOTEK’s state-of-the-art 1080p Full HD speed dome network camera SD8363...

Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new Arecont Vision MegaBall® 2 camera series, providing wide area coverage with significant cost-efficiency. The MegaBall® 2 comes with an  ImmerVision Panomorph lens that can capture 180° and 360° fields of view with de-warping, providing up to four times more angular resolution in peripheral areas of a scene than conventional fisheye lenses. Key features of the MegaBall® 2 include: Day/night operat...

Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the Milestone Husky Series of network video recorders (NVRs). These NVRs come pre-installed with Milestone video management software (VMS) and have a sleek and sophisticated appearance that allows them to fit into any environment. Ensuring reliability and durability, the hardware is industrial-grade and works seamlessly with Milestone’s VMS. In addition, the flexibility of the Milestone Husky Series makes it stand out, providi...

Paul will further develop the current EMEA and international markets outside of Poland, Russia and Italy Pyronix have recently released news of their newest appointment to their Board of Directors, Paul Ramsay, who has joined the company as an International Sales Director. This appointment will see Paul further develop the current EMEA and international markets outside of Poland, Russia and Italy - these three European markets are to be managed by Valeri Filianov. Paul w...

The agreement allows Norbain to add Wavestore’s ONVIF Profile S Conformant NVRs to its IP network based product portfolio Wavestore has signed an agreement with Norbain which designates that Norbain will distribute its hardware based solutions throughout the EMEA region. Andy Cassidy, CCTV Business Manager at Norbain said: “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Wavestore’s Linux based ONVIF Profile S Conformant network video recorders to our IP...

The agreement designates that Norbain will distribute IQinVision’s line of cameras throughout the EMEA region IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced it has signed an agreement with Norbain to join the ranks of IQinVision Distribution Partners. The agreement designates that Norbain, Reading, UK, will distribute IQinVision’s line of cameras throughout the EMEA region. “We are excited about our new partnership...

Videx Door Entry kits have been introduced in response to growing demands from installers and end users Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new range of IP Door Entry Video Kits from Videx. These kits have been introduced in response to growing market demands from installers and end users alike for door entry solutions that maximise the benefits of Internet Protocol compatibility. These convenient kits allow homeowners and businesses to take adv...

Arecont Vision’s new SurroundVideo Omni Cameras are available in 5MP, 8MP, and 12MP configurations Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new Arecont Vision SurroundVideo® cameras featuring four multi-megapixel sensors that can be individually adjusted to capture different fields of view within a full 360° range. This allows a single camera to provide detailed coverage of a wide area including the ability to provide views directly unde...

AMG’s Wonderbox will be integrated into Norbain’s product range and marketed to all major Systems Integrators in the UK AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, has entered an agreement with Norbain SD Ltd. The agreement will see AMG’s Wonderbox - a series of ruggedised Ethernet switches launched in 2013, integrated into Norbain’s product range and marketed to all major Systems Integrators i...

The new IP camera range incorporates Oncam Grandeye’s 360-degree technology   Norbain is pleased to announce that it can now offer customers the new Pelco by Schneider Electric Evolution 360-degree camera range. Developed in conjunction with Oncam, the camera provides the customer with exceptional situational awareness. This new IP camera range incorporates Oncam Grandeye’s 360-degree technology and unique, patented dewarping software to provide a ca...

The award recognises the security industry’s most innovative new products, services and solutions Norbain is pleased to announce that Remsdaq’s EntroStar and EntroWatch have won another industry award – “The ASIS 2013 Accolades Security’s Best Winner”. ASIS International, held during September 24-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago Illinois, is one of the leading organisations for security professionals worldwide. Each year it invites exhi...

AMG will showcase its new ‘Wonderbox’ range for the Oil & Gas and Security sectors at the event AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions and sophisticated 5 Megapixel cameras, will be showcasing its range of flexible, custom built, redundant transmission solutions designed for the Oil & Gas and Security sectors at Intersec 2014, January 19-21 in Dubai, UAE. Sara Bullock, Sales & Marketing Director of AMG Group, says, "We know from e...

Xeno has announced the release of the XDR5 range of feature-rich DVRs ideal for the more price-conscious installation. Features across all models in the range include; real time recording of all video inputs at up to D1 resolution and multiprotocol RS485 Telemetry control for PTZ domes via IR remote control (supplied). They are all also supplied with front keyboard, mouse and free of charge remote client software. This software allows the operator to view images from multiple DVRs on a single s...

Norbain is pleased to announce that customers can benefit from a ready upgrade path from Siemens’ Europlex to SPC leading intruder detection platform. Siemens Legacy Europlex systems have long been industry-renowned for their good service and robust platform. However, with warranty and support coming to an end, spares and technical support are being scaled down. The good news is that APLEX, Verifier and 3GS users now have a simple four step migration path to SPC intruder detection systems...

BSIA's Expert Council states Intersec 2013 saw the highest ever turnout of UK security companies at the event Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, who exhibited at the recent Intersec 2013 exhibition in Dubai, are reporting a high level of visitor interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, from integrated systems to access control, CCTV, perimeter protection, intruder alarm and power supply technology, on display during th...

Gary Rowden Sales and Marketing Director of Samsung Techwin looks forward to working with Norbain Samsung Techwin Europe is pleased to announce the signing of a new distribution agreement with Norbain SD Limited. This news follows on from the announcement on 2nd July 2012 that Norbain’s UK operation has been acquired by Newbury Investments (UK) Ltd, in a pre-pack arrangement from the administrators, KPMG. “Our priority has always been to ensure our customer...

Norbain's "pre-pack" sale triggered by a financing syndicate made up of its four largest creditors It has been a matter of public record for some time that Newbury Investments paid £23.5m for Norbain in a pre-pack arrangement which left the company without any obligations to the old Norbain’s many creditors. But other than this, the background to the distributor’s sale has remained sketchy. The sale was triggered by a financing syndicate made up of Norbain&r...

Jan De Lange (Managing Director), Lukas Rautenbach (Financial Director) and Les Oates (Director) led the buyout Norbain SA’s management announced a successful Management Buy Out of Norbain SA. The transaction is effective immediately. The buyout has been led by the majority shareholders, Jan De Lange (Managing Director), Lukas Rautenbach (Financial Director) and Les Oates (Director). Jan De Lange said that the big difference the MBO will provide is that we now have more...

New Norbain paying "compensation" to a select number of creditors Following the Administration and pre-pack sale of Norbain, it is now apparent that the new company (also called “Norbain”) has been paying “compensation” to some suppliers for the debts owed by the old company.  However, it is cherry picking which suppliers it chooses to compensate – some have received a significant proportion of their debt with old Norbain, while others have...

Paxton will continue to supply electronic access control system, Net2, to Norbain Following the news this week that Norbain, one of Europe’s most successful distributors of security products, has been acquired by Newbury Investments (UK) from the administrators KPMG; Paxton announce their full commitment and support to the company. The market leaders in access control are fully behind Norbain following the change of ownership and will continue to supply them with the UK...

The lights are turned out at Norbain - momentarily The mysterious demise of UK distributor NorbainOn Monday 2 July Norbain issued a cryptic press release.  Apparently, “the UK business and assets of Norbain” – the largest distributor in the UK – have been sold to Newbury Investments (UK) Limited by “the Administrators, KPMG”.  Norbain In Administration – this is news to the security industry! Administrators are typically ap...

The Outstanding Contribution to the Security Industry Award went to Alun John, CEO of the Norbain Group After a thrilling evening at the Hilton Hotel in Birmingham, UBM Live - organiser of IFSEC International, the world's largest annual security event - is pleased to announce the winners of the IFSEC International Security Industry Awards 2012. Produced in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and headline sponsored by Norbain Group, the awards wer...

IFSEC encourages all CCTV practitioners to review their security camera installation and operation As the UK counts down to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic celebrations, security concerns will be at a record high. In recognition of this, IFSEC International, the world’s largest annual security and fire event, announces its support of the aims behind National CCTV Improvement Week (6 – 12 May 2012) and encourages all security practitioners, business ow...

Bosch Security Systems is to launch ‘the Advantage Line’ – a new family of analogue and IP CCTV security and surveillance products that brings smaller businesses the quality and reliability that is the hallmark of Bosch technology, but at an affordable price. Available exclusively through Norbain and ProVision in the UK, and SKS in Eire, the new Advantage Line technologies are specifically targeted at companies who provide complete security solutions and/or those that may rese...

Arecont Vision recorded a 25.5% increase in revenues up from $51M in 2010 to $64M in 2011 in its financial results Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, continues to post double digit sales growth with its innovative line of megapixel imaging systems. Arecont Vision recorded 25.5% increase in revenues up from $51M in 2010 to $64M in 2011 in its audited financial results. The company has achieved this growth by its continued focus on devel...

  A BSIA post-event survey reveals strong demand for UK security products during Intersec 2012 Strong demand for UK security products evidenced during Intersec also ties-in with the findings of new research unveiled by the BSIA. Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, who exhibited at the recent Intersec 2012 exhibition in Dubai, are reporting a record level of visitor interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, fro...

 Norbain will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolio of IP cameras, storage, security etc.D-Link announced it has appointed Norbain as a distribution partner in the UK. The addition of Norbain to D-Link's existing distribution channel will help further grow the company's footprint with security resellers. Norbain in turn will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolio of IP cameras, storage, security, wireless and switches."We are pleased to be worki...

Norbain in turn will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolioD-Link recently announced it has appointed Norbain as a distribution partner in the UK.  The addition of Norbain to D-Link's existing distribution channel will help further grow the company's footprint with security resellers.  Norbain in turn will have access to D-Link's complete product portfolio of IP cameras, storage, security, wireless and switches. "We are pleased to be working with Norbain, it has huge...

IFSEC is established as the world's largest annual security eventFor the 38th successive year, IFSEC delivered a first-class event for the international security industry when it took place from 10 - 13 May 2010 at the NEC Birmingham. Established as the world's largest annual security event, thousands of visitors descended on Birmingham to see more than 750 industry-renowned companies showcase their latest developments and take advantage of more than 30 hours of free educational content.Jam...

IFSEC is the world's leading global annual security event With representation from 112 countries at IFSEC 2009 and 31% of the 25,427 attendance (ABC Audited) coming to the UK from overseas, IFSEC has cemented its position as the key event in the international security industry calendar. 2010 is set to build on this reputation with several countries benefitting from dedicated pavilions to house leading manufacturers and suppliers from the respective countries. Supported by the...