Press Release
Boon Edam Turnstiles to Appear on Discovery Channel Show
Upcoming episode of “Machines: How They Work” uses amazing CGI
effects to detail manufacturing process and internal mechanical operation.
Lillington, North Carolina, 20 April, 2016 – Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security
entrances and architectural revolving doors, today announced that its Turnlock 100 full
height turnstile will be a featured technology in an upcoming episode of “Machines: How
They Work” on the Discovery Science Channel.
About the Show
Each 30-minute episode of “Machines: How They Work” specializes in revealing the
fascinating hidden workings of our everyday world using incredible photo-realistic CGI to
explode everyday objects into their component parts. The show also films in live action at
real locations to show how objects are manufactured and operate in their installed
environment.
About the Episode
The episode featuring the Boon Edam Turnlock full height turnstile will air in the United
States at 10pm on Thursday, April 28th. That episode seeks to reveal the answers to the
following questions about three featured products:
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How does a frozen yogurt maker convert gallons of liquid into fluffy frozen dessert?
How does a turnstile allow authorized people to enter, but stop intruders in their
tracks?
How can the office chair keep the world’s workforce comfortable?
The turnstile segment was filmed in North Carolina at Boon Edam’s Lillington
manufacturing plant to show how the components of a turnstile are built and assembled.
Turnstiles installed at Cree Research in Research Triangle Park (NC) were filmed to
illustrate how turnstiles operate in a real-world environment, and stop intruders from
entering a secure area.
“What an honor to be selected by Discovery Channel to be featured on this program,” said
Mark Borto, Boon Edam CEO. “For many, a turnstile is nothing special. The way in which
this program explains the manufacture and use of the humble turnstile demonstrates there
is a lot more going on than meets the eye.”
For Further Information, Please Contact:
Tracie Thomas
Marketing Manager
T 910 814 8239
E [email protected]
For Media Queries, Please Contact:
Bruce Doneff
Public Relations
T 843 476 3022
E [email protected]
About Royal Boon Edam
With work environments becoming increasingly global and dynamic, the smart, safe entry has
become the centre of activity in and around many buildings. Royal Boon Edam is a global market
leader in reliable entry solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with 140 years of experience
in engineering quality, we have gained extensive expertise in managing the transit of people
through office buildings, airports, healthcare facilities, hotels and many other types of buildings. We
are focussed on providing an optimal, sustainable experience for our clients and their clients. By
working together with you, our client, we help determine the exact requirements for the entry point
in and around your building. You can find more news about Boon Edam at
www.boonedam.us/newsroom.