The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2014 - Issue 30 | Page 49

ACCESSCONTROL SPONSORED BY DAVENPORT BURGESS MUL-T-LOCK AND NEWARK & SHERWOOD DO THEIR HOMEWORK FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL Newark & Sherwood Locksmiths has worked with John Davies Primary School to design a scaleable security solution to upgrade the facilities from mechanical locking to access control, using Mul-TLock’s innovative SMARTair™ system. Nottinghamshire-based John Davies Primary School promotes positive behaviour by creating an atmosphere of trust, security and mutual respect. With a new headteacher in place, upgrading security on site was placed as a high priority for pupils and staff. The school made contact with local Mul-T-Lock dealers Newark & Sherwood Locksmiths located in the heart of Newark town. Following an investigative site visit Newark & Sherwood presented a security specification based on Mul-T-Lock SMARTair™ installation throughout the school.Recently, Mul-T-Lock SMARTair™ wall readers have been fitted externally to secure the perimeter of the school whilst To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk internal office doors, including the Head teacher’s office have been fitted with innovative SMARTair™ electronic handle sets. Mr Robert della–Spina, Headteacher at John Davies Primary School: “We are very satisfied with the service and support we get from Newark & Sherwood and from Mul-T-Lock too, who between them recommended SMARTair™ to bring all the convenience and added benefits of access control. Right from the start of the rolling works program to upgrade security, we have already been impressed with the quick installation and how easy the system is to use.” SMARTair™ is a high performance cost efficient wireless access control system that is easy to install and functions on a standalone basis, whilst having no impact on design or aesthetics. Says Dale Bennett of Newark & Sherwood Locksmiths: “SMARTair™ offers extensive features normally associated with a sophisticated access control system. With the variety in the product portfolio to operate on any external or internal application, we have product solutions for all types of access points, making the overall supply and installation costs attractive to educational environments. SMARTair™ is a very durable design and is well suited to withstand high traffic areas such as a primary school environment, like John Davies Primary School, and offer excellent safety, security and convenience to all who attend.” www.mul-t-lock.co.uk THE JAN/FEB 2014 ISSUE SPONSORED BY ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions 49