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Don’t gamble with casino comments
SIR – AS A REGULAR READER OF SECURITY Management Today I was shocked and very surprised that you should make such sweeping generalities about the casino industry in your January editorial (‘Taking a gamble’, p3).You are well aware that the British gaming industry is the most closely regulated in the ...
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Archive TitlesIf you can’t pick ‘em…
Locking systemsCamlock Systems has introduced the first product in a family of ‘next generation’ locks designated Camactive. The new locks are said to be doubly-resistant to the misuse of keys and to picking, mainly thanks to their dual locking functionality.Simple to operate, cost-effective and easily retrofitted, the lock uses radial ...
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Archive TitlesCan’t someone else do IT?
The complexity of threats to IT security is growing exponentially. As a result, IT security managers are struggling to see the light of day when seeking a protective solution. A few years back, the biggest problem was stopping viruses hidden inside e-mails. Now, threats are encompassing everything from receiving spam ...
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Archive TitlesSales Manager for Bystronic
Marcus King is the latest recruit to join the Bystronic team, as Sales Manager.
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Masterframe’s Bygone continuous PVC-U horns
Until recently, the ‘horns’ of vertical sliders had to be made separately before being added to the finished window frame. Although it could be done well, there was always the feeling that it wasn’t quite right – particularly as the horns on original timber sliders were formed continuously with the ...
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Archive TitlesElumatec machinery hits the mark with buyers
Elumatec UK, the British arm of the world-wide profile machinery manufacturer has enjoyed a successful 2004 with a significant increase in business.
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Archive TitlesTuffx Limited builds the processing business
Further to events at the Aintree based James Price Group, a new dedicated company has been formed as Tuffx Limited to concentrate on the glass processing business.
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Archive TitlesBrits head East for January exhibitions
A handful of British companies flew the flag at exhibitions in Eastern Europe in January, when a lull in building activity forced by the winter proves the perfect time to hold trade fairs.
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Archive TitlesGenie’s out of the bottle!
Genie CCTV has introduced a high resolution, external use day/night bullet camera suitable for a wide range of surveillance applications
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Archive TitlesBosch cameras: they’re a safe
CCTVOver 700 of the latest Bosch DINIONXT CCTV CAMERAS ARE being installed for The Jockey Club at racecourse stables across Britain to provide state-of-the-art surveillance aimed at protecting horses from harm. The cameras are the first to feature true 15-bit video processing for the highest image quality, while also offering ...
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Archive TitlesDoor staff crisis looming as leisure sector booms
The nightclub boom across Britain has left many owners struggling to find qualified door staff, sparking fears of illegal operations
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Archive TitlesIT security expert joins the Board
Simon Gawne – the founder and chief executive of StreamShield Networks, the provider of integrated, Internet-based protection for e-mail, web and other real-time web applications – has joined the Editorial Advisory Board of Security Management Today with a remit to report on IT-related security issues.
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Timberlike’s new black
Dark colours have not always been a favourite within the window and door industry due to their heat absorption rate and potential to expand. This is not a problem says Timberlike, which uses a special solid core construction and produces its doors in-house.
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The Big Issue
Increased concern over environmental matters has led to the introduction of much legislation in recent years. The latest document to be presented to Parliament is the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill, writes Alex Carmichael.
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Burglar beware!
Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens has supported a stronger wording of the law to allow citizens to take more robust action than has previously been considered ‘reasonable’ when a burglar enters their premises. Sir Ian Blair – the new Commissioner – is even more vehement in his opinions, ...
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Beaufort patio projects
Patio doors from Beaufort’s aluminium range have been specified for two inner city projects: 80 two-panel sliding patios in Beaufort’s 92mm Direct Fix System for the Cala Homes development in Birmingham, fabricated by Superglazed of North London (pictured). And 48 patios by Avenue Windows for the refurbishment of the 17 ...
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Archive TitlesTotal’s business award
Major trade window and door fabricator Total Glass has received an business award for its innovative and progressive approach to business.
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Archive TitlesProblems with labour leading to automation: Automation no longer the domain of the larger fabricator
The entry level for quite sophisticated equipment has moved down to around the 200 windows per week level. Stuga is one of several machinery manufacturers catering for the smaller fabricator
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Pharmacies under attack
Doors and grillesGlazed lobbiesPhysical securityStrataform has introduced a comprehensive range of physical security products to help combat the sharp rise in physical attacks, armed robberies and break-ins on pharmacies. The Sentinel 8000 range features high security doors, grilles and glazed lobbies all bespoke-designed and tested to deter violent attacks on ...
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ASDA Group sold on Chubb
Intruder alarmsAccess controlChubb has been re-awarded a multi-million contract from the ASDA Group to install, maintain and monitor intruder alarm and access control systems at the retailer’s 274 stores and 25 distribution centres throughout the UK.Chubb will also be providing and supporting intruder detection technology at ASDA Group’s 160 petrol ...