Door Industry Journal - Summer 2016

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk building hardware 107 THE door industry journal summer 2016 NEW ALLEGION WEBSITE MAKES PRODUCT SPECIFICATION EASY Specialist security manufacturer, Allegion, has launched a brand new website to present its trusted security and safety solutions. The new website makes it easy for customers to specify and select door hardware that is most suitable for their requirements. It has been designed with Allegion customers in mind, with digestible and helpful information in the form of guides and video content that proves valuable to users. Pages for each vertical market presents regular problems in public sector buildings and the best way to resolve them with specialist solutions from Allegion. These pages allow facilities managers, architects, builders and installers to select the correct products easily, focusing on finding a solution for common issues regarding doors and door hardware as quickly as possible. Clare Vandaele, Allegion Marketing Communications Executive, commented: “This website has been developed with the buying journey and individual interests of our numerous customer bases in mind. For example, we’ve prioritised detailed product information for contractors, including guides to EN classification and CE marking, alongside practical installation videos. “For architects, the site represents a total product and specification solution; they can save time when researching products thanks to clearly presented solutions that offer a wide choice and work perfectly together when needed. It also meets the needs of facilities managers working within different market sectors such as those within the healthcare, education, commercial, and hospitality sectors. Plus, the site is compatible with all browsers and mobile devices to make it accessible wherever and whenever it’s needed.” To find out more information about the services offered by Allegion and to see the new website, visit www.allegion.com/uk NEW CLIQ® CONNECT OFFERS SMARTPHONE KEY ACTIVATION Security expert Abloy UK has launched its innovative new CLIQ® Connect technology that enables PROTEC2 CLIQ® keys to be activated through a smartphone. CLIQ® Connect is set to revolutionise the flexibility, time- saving and ease of use of remote access control by bringing it into the mobile era. PROTEC2 CLIQ® allows for the remote management of disparate or large electronic master-keyed sites at any time, from anywhere in the world. The system provides comprehensive audit trails on locks and padlocks and the ability to invalidate lost or stolen keys, thereby assuring secure key management at all times. The latest addition to the system is the CLIQ® Connect online key, which takes advantage of the latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology, enabling users to update keys wirelessly with a smartphone. The connectivity provides a real time audit trail on non-wired products such as padlocks and cam locks, and access rights can be granted to the user ‘on-site’. Users will see a return on their investment from the combined benefits of time saved, increased efficiency and the substantially improved level of security. Abloy’s PROTEC2 CLIQ® system is ideally suited to organisations that have a number of engineers and contractors visiting remote sites, and offers a solution for many different sectors including defence, utilities, telecoms, transport, education and healthcare. Pip Courcoux, Sales and Product Manager, CLIQ® Systems for Abloy UK, said: “We’re really excited to be bringing the CLIQ® Connect system to the UK, as it’s a complete game-changer and will transform remote key management as we know it. “Building on the significant success of the original PROTEC2 CLIQ® solution, the CLIQ® Connect key is extremely user-friendly, as it operates just like an ordinary key and utilises a familiar smartphone interface. “Keys have a battery life of up to 2 years even if used daily, with very high durability and IP-57 rating. They are also 100 per cent compatible with all existing PROTEC2 CLIQ® systems without the need for new cylinders, making it possible for current customers to upgrade their system with ease.” For further information on any of the products and services available from Abloy UK, please call 01902 364 500 or email marketing@abloy.co.uk