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Kantech EntraPass oftware and KT-1 Door Controllers ensured speedy transition to IP-based access control Tyco Security Products announces that Kiwanis Village Lodge, a care facility for seniors in Nanaimo, B.C., has selected a new IP-based access control system from Kantech that features one-button door controller enrolment and the ability to leverage the facility’s existing infrastructure to ensure continuity of services to the lodge’s residents.  Kantech&rs...

The Crossley Swifts under 12s, based in Halifax, who received a new kit sponsored by UNION UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has announced the winner of its youth football team kit competition. Crossley Swifts under 12s, based in Halifax, was the lucky team to receive a full kit sponsored by UNION, after the father of one of the team members entered the competition. Innovative team entries...

Tom will be leading a department of 15 engineers at Boon Edam’s factory in Lillington, North Carolina Boon Edam, a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced the hiring of Tom Schneider as the company’s new Engineering Manager. Vast experience Tom brings to Boon Edam 22 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles within scientific and technical disciplines at several companies. In his most recent position, Tom manage...

The fingerprint reader can support up to 9,500 fingerprints while the proximity readers and keypad can be used for up to 15,000 users Videx, a door entry solutions provider, has enhanced its vandal-resistant door panel range by including a new range of proximity, fingerprint, and coded access readers.With the enhancements, door systems can include a sophisticated access control solution which can be managed centrally by those responsible for building management such as residen...

Camden’s emergency call system kits have featured their CM-450R/12 ‘press for emergency assistance’ which activate/deactivate the audible and visual alert Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of door activation and locking devices, is pleased to introduce new emergency call system kits and components that support the use of momentary ‘press for emergency assistance’ activation devices, including ribbon tape switches. The new models are the CX...

The BSI Kitemarked TS 007 cylinder solution withstands picking, drilling, snapping, bumping, and plug extraction A row over the online sale of lock picks and other thieves' tools to the general public has accelerated interest amongst locksmiths and security professionals in locks that successfully resist attack. Police chiefs have expressed concern over the ready availability of lock picks and similar devices and have criticised one leading online retailer for selling equipme...

The Lazerpoint RF 915MHz spread-spectrum wireless system provides an option to add fixed frequency daughterboards to the receiver Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation and locking devices, has expanded their Lazerpoint RF family of 915MHz spread-spectrum wireless products. The system encompasses the widest range of wall switch transmitters, 1, 2 & 4 button FOBs, touchless switches, and digital keypads available currently, and qualifies Camden as the only manu...

ASSA ABLOY UK plans to further expand its product offering for its customers ASSA ABLOY has acquired Trojan Holdings Limited, a supplier of residential door and window hardware into the door and window fabricator market. Through this acquisition, ASSA ABLOY UK plans to further expand its product offering for its customers. Leveraging business capabilities Trojan Holdings Limited, formed in 1993, has sales of circa £20 million a year and employs 65 people in its facilit...

The Door & Hardware Federation is the industry body representing the metal door and powered gate sectors The company responsible for a metal door that badly injured actor Harrison Ford on a Pinewood Studios film set has been fined £1.6 million. Ford was struck by a metal door during the production of a Star Wars film. Foodles Production (UK) Ltd, owned by Disney, had pleaded guilty earlier this year to two charges brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Th...

David will be responsible for managing technical enquiries, helping to resolve any issues quickly and efficiently ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a manufacturer of door opening solutions, has strengthened its technical support expertise with the appointment of David Smyth. Responsibilities David will be responsible for managing technical enquiries, helping to resolve any issues quickly and efficiently, whether over the phone or by a site visit. He wil...

Panasonic VL-V900 multi-door system offers a significant level of integration with existing building infrastructure Panasonic is exhibiting at the UK’s biggest Smart Buildings trade show with its comprehensive range of video intercom systems. The Panasonic stand at the show (SB2/313) features the company’s video intercom technology, which is set for a full European launch following the range’s success across Asia. VL-SWD501 single door system The range in...

The policy holders can reduce insurance premiums by an additional 10 percent ADT, a provider of security and automation solutions for homes and businesses, announced a new affiliation with MetLife Auto & Home to enhance its protection, and savings, for small business owners. MetLife Auto & Home Link small business customers in New Jersey and California who currently have, or install, an ADT security system will now be eligible for an additional 10 percent discount thro...

ARGE Conference 2016 was attended by over 60 delegates Held in Le Touquet Paris-Plage, this year’s annual ARGE Conference heralded the success of its EPD programme and looked toward shaping the future ARGE agenda. Hosted by UNIQ, the association of the lock and fittings manufacturers in France, at the picturesque seaside resort in the Picardy, Northern France, the annual gathering was attended by over 60 delegates, exceeding previous turnouts. EPD project The conferen...

SALTO KS provides a flexible access control management system that requires no software installation SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase its latest security innovations—including SALTO KS Keys as a Service—at CANASA’s annual Security Canada Central Expo to be held in Toronto, October 19-20. “We are excited to showcase our impressive lineup at CANASA’s Security Canada Central Expo,” said Sylva...

The Cityline panel included in the kits is a safe value for installers and end-users Fermax has released VEO Kits to provide homes and businesses with the essentials for video door entry systems, offering the maximum security and beauty in an all-in-one-solution. DUOX technology VEO Kits include all the necessary material for installation: a Cityline outdoor entry panel, VEO monitor, and power supply. The new kit offers an efficient solution for renovating any video door ent...

Stefan Ehrlich-Adám, EVVA CEO, and Johann Notbauer, Market Innovation and Technology Group Division Executive report at Security Essen 2016 EVVA has been a pioneer and innovator for mechanical locking systems for almost one hundred years. Around two years ago the European market launch of the Xesar and AirKey locking systems marked the starting point of their own electronic systems range. As part of a press conference at the world's leading trade fair for security, Secu...

As well as the preview of GARDiS, TDSi will also be showcasing its  MICROgarde controllers and DIGIgarde PLUS readers Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be giving visitors a chance to see its new range of GARDiS software at Expoprotection 2016, which is being held in Paris from 7th-9th November. The show follows TDSi’s recent highly successful appearances at IFSEC Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur and IFSEC International in London, which both saw significantly...

SALTO electronic locks are cost-efficient, innovative, future-proof, and easy to manage SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, will showcase electronic lock innovations perfect for facilities of any size at the annual IFMA World Workplace Conference to be held in San Diego during the first week of October.Electronic lock solutions“SALTO has made providing a safe and convenient facility environment for employees, visitors, and contract staff...

The nationwide initiative offers tips and advice for keeping families, homes and belongings safe during winter UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is supporting National Home Security Month 2016 to create awareness around home security for the third consecutive year. The nationwide initiative that runs throughout October 2016 was launched by UNION’s sister brand Yale, in order to offer&n...

These exit devices are ideal for healthcare, hospitality, education, commercial, and retail applications At ASIS 2016, Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, highlighted its 8600 Series CVR and 8800 Series rim exit devices that feature a new, lower activation force to comply with the California Building Code. A 8800 rim exit device was on display in the ASSA ABLOY booth #3601 at the Orlando Convention Center, September 12-15, 2016.  The 8600 Series concealed vertical r...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors’ new Area Sales Manager - Claire Boardman and Sales Director - Kevin Campbell ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has appointed a new Sales Director and Area Sales Manager. Kevin Campbell - Sales Director In his new role as Sales Director, Kevin Campbell will be responsible for developing and implementing a successful sales strategy, as well as managing and coordinating the ASSA A...

Dr. Heiko Baumgartner handing the GIT Award to Mr. Sieger Volkers Nedap Security Management has won a GIT Award in the D Access Control category for their high-end AEOS end-to-end security solution. This new end-to-end security solution is the first to offer digital protection for access control by unifying best practices from both IT and physical security.On the 27th of September, Dr. Heiko Baumgartner, Chief Editor of GIT Security, handed out the award to Mr. Sieger Volkers,...

The integration provides customers with more choices on the type of reader they can deploy Tyco Security Products is offering HID Mobile Access iCLASS SE and multiCLASS SE Mobile-Enabled Readers with optional Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) for use with Software House C•CURE 9000 v.2.50 event management platform. This integration ensures that customers have access to the newest breed of access control readers available in the market currently, enabling users the ab...

Russell Wagstaff, Stephanie Hensler discuss enhancements of AXIS Entry Manager installation Russell Wagstaff from ASSA ABLOY and Stephanie Hensler from Axis discuss the major facility management enhancements that Aperio wireless locks bring to an AXIS Entry Manager installation. Q (Axis): Why did you choose to partner with ASSA ABLOY to bring their wireless components into an Axis system?We felt it was important to partner with a well-known brand that offers a global wireless...

Visitors to ScrewFix Live 2016 stand a chance of winning a £1,000 Yale Smart Home makeover Yale and UNION, will be exhibiting at Screwfix Live 2016, which takes place from 30th September - 2nd October, 2016 at Farnborough Exhibition Centre, North Hampshire. For the first time, both Yale and UNION—leading names within the residential and commercial security markets—are exhibiting together on stand B1.Yale will be showcasing its smart alarms range. While UNION...

DHF ‘s Gate Safety Week focuses on the dangers posed by badly installed, poorly maintained automated gates The Master Locksmiths Association, the UK's leading trade association for the locksmith industry, has pledged its support for a rapidly growing campaign to make unsafe automated gates a thing of the past. The MLA is amongst many influential groups in the security, enforcement, inspection, education and safety sectors which are backing Gate Safety Week (October 10 -...

GoControl Smart Doorbell Camera is a Wi-Fi enabled video doorbell with two-way audio Nortek Security & Control LLC, a provider of security and home control solutions, announced the new GoControl Smart Doorbell Camera available exclusively to professional security dealers and smart-home installers looking to provide their customers with the ability to see and talk to anyone at their door from anywhere via their smartphone. Designed as a complete solution, the GoControl Smar...

The Medeco XT Dual-Tech retrofit cylinder is designed for accountability and rapid-entry applications Medeco® Security Locks, a division of ASSA ABLOY N.A., introduced its new Medeco XT Dual-Tech Cylinder at the ASIS International 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits show September 12-15 in Orlando, Florida.     Cylinder technologyThe patent-pending Medeco XT Dual-Tech retrofit cylinder is designed for both accountability and rapid-entry applications. It c...

Securitron EcoPower power supply is designed to work with low-power electrified access control devices Reaffirming a commitment to providing access control solutions that help customers achieve sustainability goals and reduce energy consumption, ASSA ABLOY will showcase a comprehensive array of high-performing, sustainable access control technologies at ASIS 2016. These technologies address sustainability on two levels—they are designed and manufactured in facilities ce...

The new DHF code reduces the risks associated with powered gates to as low as is reasonably practicable A new code of practice for the safe installation and maintenance of powered gates is rapidly establishing itself as the "bible" for gate installers across the UK. DHF TS 011:2016 - the DHF Code of Practice for the Design, Manufacture, Installation and Maintenance of Powered Gates and Traffic Barriers - has been developed by the DHF (Door & Hardware Federation). The DHF...