Volume 48 | Page 35

www.AmericanSecurityToday.com September 2020 - Edition Heather Bender, Strategic Marketing Manager, at CornellCookson One way to ensure protection of retail, restaurant and hospitality properties while maintaining clean visuals is by installing rolling doors, grilles and other high-security products that can be hidden in the building façade or ceiling when not in use. Remind your clients that as active security measures, these are far more likely to keep their facilities safe because they provide security on demand. They last for years, can be called into service in seconds (compared to the time and energy to commission a boarding company), are made of high-quality materials and many are made right here in America. Plus, these products also have a host of other applications when it comes to building safety and security in the time of COVID-19. We’ve explored some of them below. Specifying the Right Grille or Door for the Right Application Instead of allowing clients to rely on sheets of plywood, security professionals should help building owners understand the importance of installing coiling products on the inside or outside of glass windows and doors. 35