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SHOWROOM SHOWCASE
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A FULLY INTERACTIVE showroom has been designed and built by Carl F Groupco at its Peterborough distribution centre for its SmartSecure electronic locking and smart access control brand . The facility , which is part of an investment of over £ 100,000 in SmartSecure , showcases all access control options including fingerprint recognition , transponder , keypad , SmartTouch and SmartConnect easy .
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Commissioned to demonstrate the capabilities of the FUHR multitronic 881 hardware that is at the heart of SmartSecure solutions , the comprehensive showroom features eight fully electronic doors and a demonstration area which confirms the simplicity of hardware selection and installation .
Commenting , Phil Rice , Carl F Groupco ’ s SmartSecure Business Development Manager said : “ With aluminium , composite ,
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PVCu and timber doors represented , and a separate area for hands on training where Carl F Groupco specialists illustrate how easy it is to prepare a door and fit the hardware , the showroom is already proving popular with visitors keen to be at the forefront of the electronic evolution .”
Anyone interested in booking a free , no obligation , visit to the SmartSecure showroom should contact the Carl F Groupco sales office on Tel : 01733 393330 .
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Carl F Groupco ’ s fully interactive showroom showcases the capabilities of SmartSecure ’ s electronic locking and smart access control capabilities .
www . carlfgroupco . co . uk , www . smartsecure . co . uk
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The Smart Access Choice
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SECUREFAST PLC , HAS announced the launch of the SmartLock Proximity Access System .
The stylish new Smartlock ASL900 is a wire free , stand alone , intelligent computer-based access control system that uses MIFARE ®
RFID proximity card technology , which offers a cable free , easy to operate and secure access solution that is ideal for both small and large installations such as public buildings , hotels , schools , colleges , offices , hospitals and residential accommodation .
With 60min fire rating , the new Smartlock by Securefast incorporates centralised card programming , which utilises easy to use Windows-based software that enables individual and personalised card access to doors and areas , time and date validity and shift control , all without the need for unsightly cable installations around the building .
The Smartlock Virtual network system includes a battery powered door-mounted lock , a mains powered controller that governs the frame mounted electric locking mechanisms , lifts , barriers etc . and the Total Management software , which can include card printing and system integration .
Alternatively , the Smartlock ASL900W by Securefast is a wireless networked version , which offers all the advantages of the standalone system , but with the benefit of wireless networking including features such as instant card cancelling , real-time logging and fault reporting .
www . securefast . co . uk
REPORTING BUSINESS GROWTH
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HARDWARE SPECIALIST , CALDWELL UK , is continuing its strong business momentum in 2016 , reporting growth across the business in its most recent accounts .
Caldwell ’ s turnover is up 5 % on their last year of trading . Director , David Walker , says this is a result of significant investment in the business over the past 12 months , which has seen Caldwell take on eight new staff , launch seven new products and win several new accounts .
David comments : “ In between launching new innovations to the UK market , attending trade shows around the world and strengthening the Caldwell sales team , it feels like we haven ’ t stopped this year .
“ We have brought on several new accounts but our growth has also increased in tandem with some of our existing key customers .
“ Our commitment to innovation has also seen us shortlisted for the G-Awards and is another step on our journey to become the world ’ s number one total hardware supplier .”
This year , Caldwell launched a record seven new products . These include the Sinidex parallel hinge , a new hardware range for VS windows , a bi-fold hinge , next generation spring balances for VS windows and a never before seen innovation in the UK market – the FoldUp window .
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