ACCESS CONTROL
ABLOY UK AND KNIGHTSBRIDGE SECURITY SYSTEMS PROVIDE FLEXIBLE SECURITY AT LUXURY CAR DEALERSHIP H. R OWEN
» ABLOY UK AND KNIGHTSBRIDGE Security Systems have supplied luxury car dealer H. R. Owen with the SMARTair wireless access control solution to secure its extensive 110,000sq ft showroom in Hatfield, providing efficient access control while protecting millions of pounds worth of cars.
H. R. Owen is a dealership specialising in the sale, service and repair of luxury and sports cars. It has a diverse portfolio of high-end brands, including Lamborghini, Bentley, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce and Lotus.
While primarily based in London, the company expanded its operations with a new facility in Hatfield to accommodate its growing business. As with all of H. R. Owen’ s premises, this new showroom had high security demands due to the high value of its vehicle offering.
With a multi-brand site such as H. R. Owen, it was crucial to find a security solution that could cater to both operational flexibility and aesthetic considerations. Each brand that H. R. Owen offers has its own design requirements, meaning that security infrastructure needed to blend seamlessly into the overall look and feel of the Hatfield facility.
The size of the site was also a main consideration when looking for a solution that would adhere to all requirements. The site had various types of doorsets, ranging from frameless glass doors to wooden fire doors and electronic barriers, in turn presenting logistical and technical challenges.
Knightsbridge Security Systems had an existing relationship with H. R. Owen, having provided security solutions for its other sites across the UK. Knightsbridge have specified and installer Abloy solutions for many years, and they collaborated to decide which access control solution would best suit the requirements. Abloy UK recommended SMARTair as it was able to offer scalability and flexibility, with the wireless technology offering easy installation for this high-security environment.
With over 100 devices installed throughout the facility, the solution was able to seamlessly integrate into the building’ s design while ensuring the flexibility to meet the unique requirements of each luxury brand.
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MARCH 2025
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