PAC launches new ‘One Platform’ technology at IFSEC

08 March 2006

PAC, the UK’s leading manufacturer of integrated access control systems, returns to this year’s IFSEC to launch its new ‘One Platform’ range of access control solutions.

Designed around the practical needs of both user and installer, the new single platform technology embraces a complete portfolio of products, including readers, controllers and software.

The availability of a single hardware platform, ensures full compatibility of products, enabling easier installation and maintenance and enhancing sales opportunities for PAC’s dealer and distributor network.  Meanwhile, for the end user, the main advantage lies in the flexibility of the new software package. 

As well as being able to offer core access control functionality software as a free option, PAC can also now very easily upgrade the software with additional functionality and features.  These can either be supplied as pre-packaged bundles or as individual features which customers can use to develop their own tailor-made access control security system.

Building on the advanced performance features of established PAC products, the newly launched OneProx reader range includes Standard, Designer Standard, Classic Mullion, Designer Mullion, Designer Pin, Designer Panel Mount and Classic Vandal options.  All readers deliver outstanding quality and reliability when used with both existing KeyPAC and PAC ID devices, and are available in a stylish, easy to install package.

Fully scaleable and of consistent design, our access control solutions can cope with everything from simple one or two door standalone systems through to large multi-site applications, ensuring they remain viable even as a customer’s security requirements grow.

The full OneProx reader range will be shown on the PAC stand, together with PAC’s market leading Series 500 controllers, which comprise the 500 access and alarm server, 512 two door controller, 520 input controller, 530 output controller and its latest controller range addition, the 512 IP controller which has fully integrated IP connectivity. Full software demonstrations throughout the stand will allow visitors to see all the new features in practice. Elsewhere on the stand, PAC will demonstrate its tried and tested social housing product, EasiNet Residential software, fully integrated with a door entry panel and video handsets.

Whilst the One Platform strategy represents PAC’s main product focus at IFSEC, the company will also use the show to highlight its new Authorised Partner Programme for dealers.

Reinforcing the importance of its partnership approach, PAC will underline not just the business benefits of being able to access a full range of market-leading, award-winning security products, but also the high quality literature, dedicated technical support, comprehensive training programmes and ongoing marketing development that is available to all PAC’s authorised dealer partners.

As the only access control company to have achieved Secured by Design accreditation, PAC is proud to be returning to IFSEC with such a comprehensive range of high quality products on display.

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Note to editors:

With over 25 years experience, PAC is a leading manufacturer of integrated access control systems.

Its products range from simple standalone systems to PC networked solutions, all designed around the needs of the user and installer.

For further information contact:

Andrew Crosbie, PR Director, Quest, Tel: 01565 752360, e-mail andrewc@questcreative.co.uk

Malcolm Rose, Group Marketing Manager, Tel: 01793 412476, e-mail MRose@stanleyworks.com

Robin Brice, UK Security Product Manager, Tel: 01793 412155, e-mail RBrice@stanleyworks.com

Blick® leverages the power of the Stanley® brand

03 Feb 2006

A new year has begun with a new name for Blick as it leverages the power of its Stanley parent brand.

From 1 January 2006, the company has officially become Stanley Security Solutions Ltd. All UK installation and rental sales will go though this company.

Chief Operating Officer Bruce Ginnever said: “Stanley has one of the strongest brands in the world and The Stanley Works is among the top 500 US companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

“The Stanley name is synonymous with the highest levels of quality, reliability and value. It has built a formidable reputation and the change of name allows us to leverage that reputation with a name that commands instant recognition.

“Since the acquisition of Blick by Stanley two years ago, much of our internal focus has been on creating a single, unified business. Now the next logical step is to use the Stanley name in our day-to-day operations with our 20,000-plus customers in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.”

The Blick brand will remain for products in the time and attendance, communication and digital TV signal distribution sectors where it is a market leader and a well recognised and respected brand but will adopt a Stanley Blick co-brand.

The holding company name will remain Stanley Security Solutions - Europe Ltd. The other companies in the group - PAC Ltd, Alfia Ltd, Blick South Africa and Blick France, are not changing.

The website address has also changed to www.stanleysecuritysolutions.co.uk

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For further information, please contact Matthew Wheeler, Marketing Communications Manager, Stanley Security Solutions on +44(0)1793 412254 or mailto:mwheeler@stanleyworks.com.

To obtain logos, please follow this link http://www.stanleysecuritysolutions.co.uk/pr/stanleylogos.zip

Pictures of Bruce Ginnever can also be downloaded by following this link

http://www.stanleysecuritysolutions.co.uk/pr/bruceginneverphoto.zip

Notes to editors:

• Stanley Security Solutions is a leading provider of Security, Communication and Time & Attendance systems. It’s technically innovative solutions offer genuine integration and are supported by a complete national service network and in-house finance options.

• The UK operation began in 1922 and the company has been at the forefront of innovation ever since.

• Its latest generation of own software products, such as BESTime, have been developed to meet the requirements of today’s business, where flexible working, security of information and compliance with legislation such as the European Working Time Directive, are vital. All time systems can be linked to payroll functions.

• The company has ISO 9001 2000 accreditation and a highly trained natio nwide team of fully qualified engineers offering 24/7 service.

• It also offers finance in-house, funded by the extensive resources of The Stanley Works organisation. These allow customers to benefit from today’s technology, without the associated risks of ownership and with the reassurance of a warranty for the term of the agreement.

• Stanley’s access control systems offer the very latest technology in controlling and reporting of access throughout a building.

• In addition there is a full range of parking management, fire detection and public address systems.

• It is a world leader in wireless messaging technology, with over 35 years' experience in the field. The product range incorporates on-site radio paging, staff protection systems, nurse call, digital cordless phone systems and its time-critical messaging system, ADEPT.

• It is also one of the largest installers of digital TV distribution systems in the UK and is a Sky Homes approved installer.