Clearview 223 - June 2020 | Page 62

Hardware Extra SHARPEN UP YOUR SECURITY WITH MUL-T-LOCK’S CLIQ® TECHNOLOGY » WHERE YOU’RE A LARGE MULTInational retailer or a smaller high-street store, security will be near the top of your list of priorities. In fact, the safety of visitors and staff, coupled with the security of goods, can be vital to any retailer’s success and profitability. ECLIQ® FOR LARGE RETAILERS Mul-T-Lock’s eCLIQ® access control system allows large retailers to manage access permissions remotely, from one central location, anywhere in the world. This is ideal for retailers with complex access and security requirements such as 24-hour supermarkets, as it allows tailored access for members of staff, and enables administrators to grant time-limited access to contractors and delivery drivers. If a key is lost or a member of staff leaves, access can also be revoked, which is particularly useful for retailers that suffer from a high staff turnover or employ seasonal staff for busier times of the year. The system’s audit trail capabilities also allow business owners to access comprehensive data illustrating who accesses which lock and when; ideal for those who are concerned about staff shrinkage or those who want to determine who should have access to certain assets. Working on a modular system, eCLIQ® locks are quick and easy to install with no cabling required. Not only is maintenance not required for up to 200,000 cycles, but key batteries are also fast and easy to replace once every 30,000 operations. CLIQ GO FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED RETAILERS Mul-T-Lock’s CLIQ® Go access control system allows small to medium sized retailers to remotely manage security ‘on the go’ - with a handful of staff who all need access at varying times, or that require individual permissions for access to storage rooms, for example. It boasts all the benefits of eCLIQ® technology, but can be managed by a designated administrator via the CLIQ® Go app. This includes the ability to schedule individual access permissions for each key, provide time-limited access, and revoke access to particular keys as and when needed. The high security eCLIQ® locks are easy to configure, are suitable for all door types and can be easily fitted by a local locksmith. With no cabling, the cylinders can be retrofit to existing doors without causing any mess or disruption. www.mul-t-lock.co.uk SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS DURING CORONAVIRUS » WITH MANY FABRICATORS planning to re-open for business on 11 May, hardware supplier Kenrick is geared up and ready to supply customers after the shutdown. Having implemented a number of safety measures to avoid the spread of Covid-19, the West-Bromwich firm remained partially operational during the lockdown with a team taking orders and disptaching products from Kenrick’s extensive stock of hardware. Now, it plans to gradually increase staff numbers and delivery schedules to match volumes as more fabricators re-start. Steve Jones, managing director at Kenrick, says: “We continued to supply the industry during the crisis and we’re now planning to scale up the business over the coming weeks as more fabricators open their doors. The health and welfare of our employees and customers is paramount and we’ve introduced strict protocols to allow for a safe return for everyone. We will be following all government advice and we will, of course, only continue to do this if it is safe and sensible to do so. “We’ve been preparing for when the restrictions are eased and, more importantly, we’ve been helping our customers to get ready too. We’ve kept in touch during the shutdown and responded to some of our customers more pressing needs. With many of them keen to reduce costs, boost margins and secure their supply chains, they’re confident that we’re here to deliver what they need when they re-start production.” Kenrick has pledged to support its network of fabricators in every way it can during the pandemic. Currently stocking one of the widest ranges of quality window and door hardware, door furniture and architectural hardware for PVCu, aluminium and timber systems, the firm also provides unrivalled technical expertise and after sales support to assist customers as they get back to work. Kenrick is a leading supplier of hardware solutions for PVCu, aluminium and timber window and door systems. The company has a proud heritage spanning more than 200 years, having been established by Archibald Kenrick who manufactured buckles and livery fittings. Kenrick’s range of top quality products includes the market leading Excalibur multi-point locking system, the four-point Centurion system and the Easifit and Espagnolette locking systems. www.kenricks.co.uk 62 » JUN 2020 » CLEARVIEW-UK.COM