ACCESS CONTROL
ZOO HARDWARE LAUNCHES COMPLETE SUITE OF ACCESS CONTROL PRODUCTS
» ZOO HARDWARE , ONE OF THE UK ’ S fastest-growing suppliers of door hardware , has added to its one-stop-shop offering , with the launch of a new Access Control range designed for commercial buildings and shared residential accommodation .
Comprising of over 40 products , the range includes entry and exit devices , key switches , emergency door releases , keypads and magnetic locks , providing customers with a complete access control system that regulates and ensures safe and secure building access .
The range is the first of its kind for Zoo Hardware , as the business continues to expand into electric door hardware , following the successful launch of its electro-magnetic door closers in 2023 . The Access Control range also enables Zoo Hardware to supply solutions for external doors for the first time .
Included within the range are next generation switchmode 12V PSUs with replaceable modular boards , allowing for quick and easy upgrades . Exit devices include request to exit and touch free options for hygiene-sensitive environments , while there are a choice of key fobs and cards available . Also supplied is a fire tested range of slimline magnetic locks and brackets , suitable for 30 , 60 , 90 and 120 minute rated timber fire doorsets .
Jason Tonks Reg AI , Technical Product Manager at Zoo Hardware , said : “ Zoo Hardware has established itself as a trusted supplier that puts customers front and centre of everything we do , and it ’ s this ethos that has driven the introduction of our new Access Control range . We recognise that alongside compliance and technical expertise , our customers need ease and convenience too , and customers are now able to rely on Zoo Hardware to supply high quality Access Control solutions , alongside the mechanical hardware we are known for .
“ With access control now a firm cornerstone of modern security systems , we recognised the importance of meeting the increasing demand . Whether it ’ s used within commercial , public or residential spaces , our range ensures that customers have everything they need to secure and access their premises efficiently and safely .”
For further information on the new access control range and the full offering from Zoo Hardware , call 01228 672900 . www . zoohardware . co . uk
ABLOY UK STRENGTHENS GROWING TEAM WITH THREE NEW STAFF APPOINTMENTS
» HINNA KHAN , MATT PENDLEBURY , and Tim Remment will be showcasing the company ’ s digital access control portfolio and demonstrating the benefits of these solutions for specific sectors .
‘ a rich heritage ’
Hinna is Market Development Manager for Critical Infrastructure , specialising in the Water sector . Her role involves looking after key accounts for the south region , growing opportunities with existing customers and creating relationships with potential new customers .
Hinna said : “ Abloy has a rich heritage of supplying mechanical security solutions in this environment , however we want to demonstrate the additional benefits that can be gained from digital access control .”
hinna . khan @ abloy . co . uk
Matt has been appointed Market Development Manager for Critical Infrastructure , specialising in the Energy sector . Following the completion of his Business Marketing degree , Matt began working for a smart access control company , where he grew his knowledge .
One of Matt ’ s core skills is helping to implement and integrate a range of different access control products into one solution , often on projects spanning several sites in locations across the UK .
Matt said : “ Abloy is a company I was keen to be part of , and I look forward to forging relationships with the big energy providers and help them overcome operational struggles by shifting from mechanical to digital access solutions .
“ In particular , our PROTEC2 CLIQ system and BEAT digital padlock can help the Energy sector to manage access in a more agile and flexible way with the use of mobile credentials .”
matthew . pendlebury @ abloy . co . uk
Tim is Corporate and Commercial Business Development Manager . He started his career in the construction sector , undertaking various roles from working onsite through to account management , securing several bigname brand accounts .
He explained : “ My goal is to understand the individual user case scenario of a customers ’ organisation , and advise on relevant products and services and how to integrate them with existing systems .
“ Solutions such as Incedo , Aperio , and SMARTair are integral to this , and with such a vast scope of solutions in our portfolio to suit all requirements , it is easy to create a bespoke access control solution to meet customer needs – whatever they might be .”
tim . remment @ abloy . co . uk
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