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ASSA ABLOY launches Abloy PROTEC CLIQ PLW330N Super Weatherproof Padlock

ASSA ABLOY recently launched its ABLOY PROTEC CLIQ PLW330N Super Weatherproof Padlock, a programmable electromechanical lock designed to operate in harsh conditions. ABLOY padlocks are renowned for their durability, as confirmed by independent tests,” said Corbin Anderson, National Sales Manager, Abloy Security. “The PLW330N is not only one of the toughest padlocks we make, but it also provides a double layer of security thanks to its combination of electronic and mechanical protect...

ASSA ABLOY event to demonstrate security solutions for educational buildings

ASSA ABLOY demonstrates UNION's codehandle, a popular keyless locking system on the market ASSA ABLOY Access Control in partnership with Chubb Fire and Security is holding an open day on the prestigious Cambridge University campusto demonstrate the best route to cost effective and future proof security for educational buildings. The free event on Wednesday 4th July 2012, held at the coveted Newton Suite in the Pitt Building of Cambridge University is being hosted by global le...

Keyscan appoints David Jones as Regional Sales Manager, South Central US

David brings over 25 years of experience in security, access control, gate and home automation Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce David Jones has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, South Central US. David joins Keyscan after serving as a Regional Sales Manager responsible for sales growth in 5 states in the South Central US for Controlled Products Systems Group, the largest Distributor for Gate Automation and Access Control in the US. Prior to CPSG,...

SALTO launches XS4 electronic lock with keypad for increased levels of door security

The XS4 electronic lock with keypad is a brand new product that provides increased levels of security and control. For doors where extra security may be required, it offers users a choice  of multiple security authentication methods to control access including proximity card, combined use of a PIN code + proximity card or a separate keypad code. Designed for use in schools, colleges, universities, student dorms, airports, government buildings, military installations and for use on any door...

Leading access control provider SALTO to exhibit at Hotelympia 2012

Also on show will be the latest XS4 Locker lock designed to provide a high level of securityLeading hospitality access control provider SALTO Systems will exhibit at Hotelympia 2012 taking place at ExCel London, from February 26 to March 1.The UK's largest event for hospitality, foodservice and leisure, Hotelympia 2012 has a brand new look and feel and is ready to supply ideas and inspiration to hoteliers, restaurateurs and leisure operators looking for the latest innovations and technology to...

IMS Research announces strong growth in door automation market

 The door automation industry is set to grow according to a recent study by IMS Research After struggling in recent years, the $5.4 billion world market for door automation is poised for a robust recovery, according to a recent study by IMS Research, the leading provider of market intelligence to the global electronics industry.Revenues from the sale, service, and maintenance of automatic doors and operators, driven largely by non-residential construction activity, came to a grinding halt i...

Keyscan appoints Steve Dentinger as Director of Sales and Marketing

Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the electronics industry Keyscan Inc, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Dentinger to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. In addition to his Director of Marketing portfolio, Steve will now be responsible to plan and steer all sales and new business development strategies and activities across Keyscan’s entire corporate footprint. Steve holds over 17 years of diverse experience across the e...

Mul-T-Lock holds series of seminars to introduce locksmiths to its range of electronic security products

Hosted by Lee Howard, two successful seminars have already been held, attended by 24 locksmith Mul-T-Lock has held the first in a series of seminars created to introduce locksmiths and professional security installers to its growing range of electronic security products and new service concepts.Taking place at the purpose built training academy at ASSA ABLOY headquarters, Mul-T-Lock has developed a seminar program dedicated to the newly introduced CLiQ Remote and CLiQ key concepts, Smartair all...

Keyscan introduces all-new CA150 single-door PoE access control unit

Keyscan is pleased to introduce the all-new Single-Door PoE (Power over Ethernet equipped) Access Control Unit – CA150. It is a culmination of engineering dedication and Keyscan’s commitment to innovation that has allowed us to continue to offer the highest quality access control solutions for over a quarter-century. “Never before have the access control needs of businesses large and small been so easily accommodated”, says Steve Dentinger, Keyscan Director of Marketing....

Dortronics expands its range of door interlock and mantrap control products with the new 4300 Series

Dortronics Systems, Inc. announces expansion of its line of door interlock and mantrap control products to include the New 4300 Series, a low-cost base model configured for standard two-door applications. A new multi-page brochure available at ASIS incorporates the Dortronics 4300 series along with the company's 4700 and 4900 series to provide customers a complete selection of door-control products ranging from simple two-door units to custom-programmable, 128-door, multifunction units. The br...

SALTO to exhibit access control solutions at CONSEC 2011

 Among the SALTO products to be displayed is the new SALTO GEO cylinder lockSALTO Systems will demonstrate its latest electronic access control solutions at CONSEC 2011, the Association of Security Consultants Annual Conference and Exhibition at the RAF Museum, Hendon, London on Thursday 3rd November 2011.A number of new SALTO products will be exhibited at the event including the new SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) compact electronic cylinder lock, new XS4 Locker Lock and more. Demons...

SALTO to demonstrate latest electronic access control solutions at Procurex Scotland

 Among the products to be demonstrated will be the new SALTO XS4 Locker LockSALTO Systems will be demonstrating its latest state-of-the-art wire-free electronic access control solutions at Procurex Scotland, the premier event for Scotland's £9 billion public procurement marketplace, at the SECC, Glasgow on Tuesday 25th October 2011.Several new SALTO products will be exhibited at the event for the first time including the new SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) compact electronic cyl...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies launches Briton 9400M Series locks

The Briton 9400M Series of high security electromagnetic locks, which replace the previous 9300 Series, has been launched by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.  Including both upgraded models with new features and new ranges, the 9400M locks are robust and secure. They are specially designed for easy and quick installation, with an innovative new bayonet mounting bracket which eliminates having to hold the lock while fitting.  All the locks are non-handed and symmetrical, allowing...

Dortronics unveils door interlock control products electronic brochure at ASIS 2011

The brochure displays the company's complete 4000 series of door interlock and mantrap control productsDortronics Systems, Inc. debuts USB packaged brochure at ASIS featuring the full line of door interlock and mantrap control products including the 4300, 4700 and 4900 series along with the 5277 series of illuminated door control switches, plus basic system drawings and operation and a checklist for system configuration. The new information displays Dortronics' complete 4000 series of door...

Dortronics exhibits its new 4300 Series of low cost door control solution at ASIS 2011

Dortronics also unveiled electronic USB product brochure for door interlock and mantrap control applications At ASIS 2011 conference and tradeshow, Dortronics Systems, Inc. featured its latest product and support solutions. The company showcased their new 4300 Series, a low cost control solution for standard two door applications, and a newly developed electronic USB product brochure that provides a convenient reference to help guide integrators in selecting the best product solution for door...

Videx’s Charity Golf Day helps raise over £10500 for Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy

 The golf day was well supported with over 70 players representing friends and business associates of VidexThe annual Videx Charity Golf Day held at Old Fold Golf Course, Hadley Wood raised over £10500 for the Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy.  The golf day was extremely well supported with over 70 players representing friends and business associates of Videx Security turning out for the popular event.Robert O'Neil from GK Locksmiths had a fantastic d...

ASSA ABLOY displays Securitron’s power supplies for access control devices at ASIS 2011

 Securitron ICPT transfers power between a door and latch side to operate the electronic locking deviceAt ASIS 2011, ASSA ABLOY is displaying its Securitron AccuPower Series of switching power supplies, designed to protect and maximize the performance of all access control devices. The company is also previewing its Securitron Inductive Coupling Power Transfer (ICPT), an innovative device that transfers contactless power between a door and the latch side of its frame without the need for...

ASSA ABLOY and SARGENT exhibit Harmony H1 and H2 Series Exit Devices at ASIS 2011

Harmony Series H1 and H2 exit devices are with 56- electric latch retraction SARGENT Manufacturing Company a market leader in locksets, cylinders, door closers, and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, will be exhibiting its Harmony Series H1 and H2 exit devices with 56- electric latch retraction, which brings fast, quiet operation to high-traffic egress doors. Offered in ET trim as well as a variety of pull trims, 56- electric latch retraction ensures fast, quiet operation as w...

Videx plans to host contest for attendees in a bid to jazz up ASIS expo

 Attendees will be awarded a prize if their given access code opens the CyberKeyVault 20 electronic key cabinet Videx has some fun things planned for attendees that visit their booth #3237 during the ASIS exposition in Orlando, Florida, September 19-21. Each visitor to the booth will be given an access code to present to the CyberKeyVault 20 electronic key cabinet. If an attendee's access code opens the Vault, they win a prize. At the same time, their name will be entered in the grand...

New SALTO electronic escutcheons compatible with DIN standard doors

  Integrated wire free locking platform by SALTO systemsSALTO Systems has introduced a new range of electronic escutcheons compatible with DIN standard doors that are quick and simple to install. Developed to meet the requirements of DIN 18251 standard doors prepared for DIN 18250 standard mortise locks, the new escutcheon range maintains the fire rating of the door (if certificated) as no additional drilling of the door is required. Both rose plate and short plate configuration models...

A successful IFSEC for Gallagher includes award winning Aperio locking technology

Gallagher took pleasure in the success at IFSEC, with award-winning Aperio™ being a part of itGallagher enjoyed great success at this year's IFSEC, thanks in part to ASSA ABLOY's innovative locking technology, the award-winning Aperio™. As well as releasing the new Gallagher access reader range visitors to the Gallagher stand were able to view Aperio™ locking technology, named Integrated Security Product of the Year at this year's IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Th...

Videx replaces mechanical locks with the CyberLock electronic cylinder

Videx CyberLock provides electronic access and key control nearly anywhere a mechanical lock is present. Retrofitting existing lock hardware is as simple as removing a mechanical lock's key-cylinder and replacing it with the CyberLock electronic cylinder. CyberLock electronic locks, smart padlocks, and programmable keys offer a variety of solutions that can quickly provide the physical security and key control an organisation needs.CyberLock provides tight control of overall access as each perso...

Aperio escutcheon gets an update from Assa Abloy to comply with iClass technology

 ASSA ABLOY has upgraded Aperio according to online access control systems for advanced securityASSA ABLOY Access Control has updated its innovative Aperio escutcheon to work with iClass smart card technology, offering a higher level of security and flexibility to connect with almost any access control system. Aperio has been designed to upgrade mechanically locked doors and wirelessly connect them to existing online electronic access control systems, providing end users with a simple and i...

New Electronic Lock and Key Catalogue release by Videx

Videx has released a new catalogue that is packed with helpful information on CyberLock electronic locks and smart padlocks. The catalog is FREE and includes an instructive CD on electronic lock and key technology. CyberLock brings electronic access control and audit tracking to mechanical locks simply by removing the lock’s cylinder and replacing it with a CyberLock electronic cylinder. The catalog covers just about everything you’ve wanted to know about this type of access technolo...

G4S Technology in partnership with ASSA ABLOY

 Aperio is a new technology to upgrade mechanical doors and wirelessly connect to the Symmetry Access Control systemG4S Technology is pleased to announce the integration of their market leading Symmetry Security Management software with the ASSA ABLOY Aperio range of wireless online locks. The integration between Aperio and Symmetry enables security and IT managers to conveniently and cost effectively replace existing manual locks and increase the number of doors that can be monitored.Aperi...

CEM Systems releases sPass DESFire smart card reader & DCM 350 secure controller

CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, has announced the release of a new highly secure, yet cost-effective DESFire two-door controller solution."With the threats of card cloning and the vulnerabilities of Wiegand controller signal cloning growing strong within the security market, CEM is delighted to announce the release of the new sPass reader and DCM 350 two-door controller with secure RS485 encrypted communications", said Andrew Fulton, Business Development Director for CEM S...

Steve Ross appointed as the new Managing Director of Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd.

 Steve Ross, MD Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd. is set for his new challenging role Steve Ross has been with Mul-T-Lock for 17 years, during which he has held a number of senior roles in both sales and product management. He will now assume responsibility for the next stage of Mul-T-Lock's development, including furthering the end user marketing activity and sales initiatives.Commenting on his new appointment, Steve Ross said: "I am excited to have been invited to undertake such a challen...

TAB Systems’ smarti Hybrid access control system to be displayed at IFSEC 2011

 smarti Hybrid portable access control has many advanced features and is also equipped with WIFI, mobile connectionLast year on IFSEC TAB Systems launched the new smarti® Guardeon unit and won the Best Access control Product award with it. This year at IFSEC 2011 Tab Systems plan to launch a new portable access control unit and a TCP/IP Relay controller called smarti® TCP/IP Relay Box.smarti Hybrid is a portable access control, presence tracking and building automation solution. For...

Security Solutions increase their brand awareness

  Security Solutions have launched a new brand identity for their security installation businessAs part of its pledge to become even more customer focused, Security Solutions, one of the UK's leading manufacturers and installers of perimeter security equipment, has developed a new brand identity. Managing director, Andrew Davies is adamant that these recessionary times are ideal to grow strong brands. He says:  "Security Solutions is a really innovative and dynamic...

Videx to hold CyberLock Access Control Kit giveaway at ISC West 2011

 The CyberLock Access Control Starter Kit to be showcased at the ISC West ExpoVidex will be giving away a CyberLock Access Control Starter Kit at the ISC West Expo in Las Vegas, April 6-8. The Starter Kit includes one of everything a company needs to get started. Stop by the Videx booth #15127 and enter to win.Videx will also unveil the new CyberLock Flex System for the first time at the ISC West show. The CyberLock Flex System is a family of modules that not only expands the flexibility of...