Pro Installer May 2020 - Issue 86 | Page 3

MAY 2020 | 3 News Read online at www.proinstaller.co.uk SHARPEN UP YOUR SECURITY Whether you’re a large multi-national 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 retail- ers to manage access permissions remotely, from one central loca- tion, 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 ad- ministrators 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 capabil- ities 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 remote- ly manage security ‘on the go’ - with a handful of staff who all need access at varying times, or that require individual permis- sions 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 exist- ing doors without causing any mess or disruption. www.mul-t-lock.co.uk ‘LOCK-DOWN TOOLKIT’ PREPARES INSTALLERS FOR THE NEW NORMAL At Ultraframe we’re helping our customers with a ‘lockdown toolkit’ to help savvy installers build a pipeline and embed effective digital marketing tactics for when things start to return to the ‘new normal’. As homeowners spend time at home, some are longing for more space and, in the sunny Spring weather, a conservatory or glazed extension is the per- fect place to spend the day. The key word ‘Conserva- tory’ is already bouncing back to seasonal levels as homeowners search for solutions. Today’s consumers are much more open to dealing with installers in a virtu- al environment: whether discussing projects via zoom or Skype, starting an online quote or taking an online Virtual Reality Tour. We believe this trend may continue for some time as restrictions are lifted slowly and society becomes accustomed to new digital ways of working, living and communicating. With ICAAL the Digital Marketing Experts, Ultra- frame has developed a ‘Lock-down toolkit’ packed with free website content and tools to help retailers generate leads and sell remotely. Generate High Quality Leads. The NEW online chat-bot enables installers to answer customers’ ques- tions 24/7 from any device or social platform. Live chat and quoting engines can also be easily integrated into websites so that cus- tomers can make contact online. Selling Remotely. Our NEW Virtual Appointment booking system helps in- stallers sell during socially distancing. It includes set- up, training and marketing to make it easy even for technophobes. Customers can also download FREE sales presentations to share via zoom or skype and we’re holding webinars for salespeople to brush up on their Ultraframe knowledge too. Super-charging Web- sites: Customers can give their websites a facelift with FREE interactive content blocks for every Ultraframe roof, our FREE updated Virtual Reality Tours, Animated videos and so much more. Brand new SEO ready websites, fully loaded with the latest interactive content and lead generation tools could be live within six weeks too. While this is undoubtedly a challenging time for us all, we hope that together with our customers, we will be stronger as a result of the things we do together during this time away from the day to day business. www.ultraframetrade. co.uk/lockdown