Security
update
No 43, Edition 1/2011
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Unican mega merger –
a decade on
It is ten years since Kaba merged with the Canadian-based
Unican Group and doubled in size overnight.
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RFID hotel locks for guest convenience in a luxurious
city within a city.
Marking the anniversary of Swiss-Chinese diplomatic relations.
CityCenter in Las Vegas
Happy@60
“Kaba’s hotel locking systems
meet the most demanding
of requirements.”
User-friendliness and reliability are the central criteria
for hotel locking systems. The fully integrated RFID locking
system from Kaba which has recently been installed at
CityCenter in Las Vegas meets these requirements to the full.
Read more about what this top-of-the-range hotel has to
offer starting on page 4.
Ten years ago, at a price of over a billion Swiss francs, Kaba
merged with the Canadian-based Unican Group. Kaba thereby
acquired a leading global position in several areas of business. Starting on page 8, read more about this mega merger
of two leaders in the security industry.
ABB in Lenzburg specializes in the production of semiconductors amongst other things. Production demands the strictest
of hygiene. To find out what Kaba has got to do with it, turn
to page 18.
Jean-Luc Ferrazzini,
Chief Communications Officer
I wish you an enjoyable read.
Jean-Luc Ferrazzini
Imprint
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CityCenter in Las Vegas
RFID hotel locks for guest convenience in a luxurious city
within a city.
Content
Technology for “open branch” banking
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Key technology improves energy efficiency
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To allow cash handling to be dealt with by external providers,
banks are increasingly relying on network-capable safe locks.
Kaba protects highly sensitive cleanrooms at ABB’s
semi-conductor plant in Lenzburg.
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Unican mega merger – a decade on
It is ten years since Kaba merged with the Canadian-based
Unican Group and doubled in size overnight.
Spotlights
20
Close-up: Monika Oehrli
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Trend: a study in convenience
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Products
28
What is a “green” lock?
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News
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Happy@60
Marking the anniversary of Swiss–Chinese diplomatic relations.
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CityCenter
in Las Vegas
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Everything is that bit bigger in Las Vegas: casinos, shows, hotels. Where else
than in the city that never sleeps would you find a luxury resort like MGM’s
CityCenter? – Occupying an area of over 270,000 m2, the complex includes
three luxurious hotels, 2,400 exclusive apartments, a casino, a theatre,
a shopping mall, various spas and a business center.
T
he centerpiece of this “city within a city” is Aria
ditioning and lighting. As soon as a guest opens the door
Resort + Casino, a five star hotel which exceeds even
to their room or suite, the fully automatic system activates
the most demanding of travelers’ expectations.
a welcome program which can be set by guests to suit their
The hotel was opened on 16 December 2009 and,
own requirements: the lights and the radio are switched on,
after just a year, already shines brightly in the glittering
and the curtains open automatically upon a spectacular view
Las Vegas skyline. Guests at this exclusive hotel are truly
of the city or the mountains.
spoilt for choice. Just some of the things Aria has to offer
include a 14,000 m2 casino, a theater with 1,800 seats – where
Kaba subsidiary Saflok was an integral partner in this project
the Cirque du Soleil has recently been performing its
(where science fiction has become fact). Saflok has installed
latest show, “Viva ELVIS” –, 16 restaurants, 10 bars, an elegant
RFID locks in every room door. All guests need to do is hold the
spa center and a breathtaking pool area.
key card against the lock and the reader identifies the chip
on the card and opens the locking system, provided the guest
Aria Resort + Casino: where the guest is truly king
is authorized to access that room. The RFID system is secure
Anyone staying at Aria expects top-notch service around the
and flexible and was integrated seamlessly into the communica-
clock. Each of the 4,004 rooms on 61 floors is equipped with
tions technology at Aria Resort + Casino.
the very latest technology, from high-speed WLAN to high-definition flat screen TVs and intuitive controls for music, air con-
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RFID is the key to convenience
at the hotel of the future
“We recognized RFID’s
virtually limitless potential to
integrate with ‘smart room’
technologies.”
John Lowes, Executive Director of Guest Technology for MGM Resorts International
User-friendliness for guests and reliability have become the decisive criteria
when choosing hotel access systems. Traditional magnetic strip cards have to be
retrieved from your pocket or bag and
swiped through the reader; the card can
• the system checks the charge status
also become demagnetized if the guest
Aria Resort + Casino is the largest RFID
carries it next to their mobile telephone,
project in North America to date, and
of all doors and devices so they hardly
ever fail.
for instance. That was the main reason
presented all the partners involved with
why MGM Resorts International, which
major challenges. “Kaba’s willingness to
runs Aria Resort Casino, opted for an
work with Control4 to integrate with City
Thus, Kaba continues to work unceas-
RFID solution, as John Lowes, Executive
Center’s wireless Zigbee in-room network
ingly on making technological develop-
Director of Guest Technology for MGM
was integral to the decision to install
ments useful to the hotel industry and on
Resorts International, confirms: “We sin-
Saflok. Kaba was able to integrate to
further extending its leading position in
gled out RFID technology for our new
our single room-in Zigbee infrastructure
the market for electronic door locks. MGM
hotels because it eliminates the demag-
which created hardware and manage-
CityCenter in Las Vegas provides an im-
netization problem we experienced at
ment efficiencies. The alternative would
pressive demonstration of the effective-
other properties.”
typically have been for each vendor to
ness of Kaba’s hotel access systems.
Other important clinchers were the ease
Lowes clarifies. Combining these tech-
of integrating RFID and the open-minded
nologies represented a breakthrough, as
attitude at Saflok. “We also recognized
it gives the CityCenter development the
install their own infrastructure,” John
RFID’s virtually limitless potential to inte-
highest level of property management
grate with ‘smart room’ technologies. We
system integration across the whole
implemented Kaba Saflok Messenger lock
hotel sector.
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system because Kaba was able to put our
locking system on a network that enables
The fully integrated RFID locking system
us to continually interact with rooms
is secure, flexible and convenient. City
enhancing our guests’ experience,” John
Center – one of the world’s most sustain-
Lowes explains.
able developments, boasting six gold LEED
certificates from the US Green Building
Effective use and intelligent
Council – also enjoys other advantages:
connections
As soon as a guest opens their room
• the locks require less frequent
door, Saflok Messenger LENS communi-
maintenance as they have fewer
cates via the wireless ZigBee network
moving parts;
with the electronics installed by Control4
• room changes are easier because
and starts up the personalized welcome
the concierge can program each door
program. The RFID solution installed at
centrally;
Hotel lock Quantum RFID with
contactless reader
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Unican mega
merger –
a decade on
It is now ten years since Kaba merged with Canadian-based Unican and
turned itself in one fell swoop into the world’s leading player in highsecurity locks, hotel locks, pushbutton locks, and key copying machines
and key blanks. The merger was a spectacular one even for the sector –
Kaba and Unican doubled in size overnight.
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D
oubling your revenues through a single merger and,
in the process, buying into operations which are an
optimal fit for the original business: a rare opportunity indeed for any company. And it was an oppor-
tunity which Kaba and Unican seized with both hands in 2001.
The objective – to improve market positions in a variety of
business areas and to make the new Kaba a profitable global
security group – was achieved in record time.
– High security locks
A spectacular merger
Today, Kaba is the world’s largest provider of electronic high-
In April 2001, Kaba bought all outstanding shares in the Unican
security locks for banks and public authorities such as the US
Group for a sum of over a billion Swiss francs. To fund the
government. The ability to meet ever more stringent standards
purchase, shareholders approved a capital increase and a share
goes without saying. In this business, success means remain-
split at an extraordinary general meeting. Before the merger,
ing at the forefront of the technology. Other important areas of
Aaron Fish was founder, major shareholder and CEO of the Uni-
business are products for GPS-based cargo security, such as
can Group. Fish, born in the 1930s, is regarded as one of
Gitcon, and locks for automated teller machines, such as Cencon;
the leading entrepreneurs in keys and cylinders in Canada and
here, too, Kaba is the world market leader.
the United States.
Project “Turbo”
However, it was not till after the merger that the real work
began – that of merging Unican and Kaba. The project
bore the promising name “Turbo”. The first step was to put
a new organizational structure in place; then the “Turbo”
project was broken down into 81 different sub-projects, and
after a total of 900 days the process of integration was
complete.
Four leading positions
The merger gave both companies top positions in many areas
of business. Their differing geographical basis also meant
they obtained access to new, very high-growth markets outside
– Hotel locks
their traditional sales areas. However, the merger gave the
Kaba is also the global leader in the business of hotel locks.
newly enlarged group leading global positions in four areas in
Through ongoing innovation and development, Kaba is able
particular: high-security locks, hotel locks, pushbutton locks
steadily to extend its position in electronic locks, RFID and
and Key Systems (copying machines and blanks).
stand-alone hotel locks. Wireless locks, for instance, allow very
cost-effective management and updating of users’ access
authorization. Innovative locks such as ones not requiring batteries will gain further in importance in the future.
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“It was an excellent decision to sell
the Unican Group to Kaba.”
Aaron Fish, previous CEO and founder of the Unican Group
Interview with Aaron Fish, CEO and
We had reached some 4,200 employees
In retrospect, was it a good decision?
founder of the Unican Group
with excellent growth prospects, sales
This was an excellent decision for Kaba,
and cash flow. When the major share-
Unican and myself. I was well aware that
Aaron Fish, founder, previous major
holder decides to leave, willingly or
Kaba was taking on a high level of debt
shareholder and CEO of the Unican
unwillingly, there is a natural evolution
in order to complete the transaction. As
Group, is regarded as one of the leading
for control. I felt this would be very
you can see, the results, as of today,
entrepreneurs in keys and cylinders in
detrimental to the company and my
have proven that it was a good move for
Canada and the US. He was born in
family. I, therefore, decided, with the
both companies.
Montreal, Quebec, in the 1930s. After
backing of the board, to sell.
high school, he trained as a locksmith
and worked for his father. In the 1960s,
Why did you sell to Kaba?
he invented North America’s first push-
We had several suitors. Kaba made the
button lock, and in the 1990s he was
best sense as there was minimum over-
providing locks for the Pentagon and
lap in terms of product. In terms of
the US government. Even after Unican’s
marketing, where Kaba was strong, the
merger with the Kaba Group, he did
Unican Group was weak and where Uni-
not just sit back and relax, but bought
can was strong, Kaba was weak; this,
a company engaged in surface treat-
especially in North America.
ment of metal fittings for the furniture
industry.
Due to the fact that there where few
Why did you decide to sell the
would be a minimum of relocation for
Unican Group?
employees and factories.
overlapping products, I felt that there
The decision was made when I turned
68 in the year 2000. I sensed that I was
As you very well know, in every merger
getting tired pulling and pushing the
or acquisition there is bound to be
cart. As you know, I built the company
a high degree of discomfort for em-
from the very beginning and as such,
ployees. I tried to minimize this issue
I ended up being a better worker than
which was discussed with the board of
a manager.
directors.
Ulrich Graf and Aaron Fish
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– Pushbutton locks
Kaba today
Mechanical and electronic pushbutton locks represent an
Today, Kaba is a market leader in many areas of business in
ideal access solution for holiday homes, student residences
Europe, the Americas and Asia. The merger enabled the newly
and university campuses. The software is able to generate
expanded group to tap into markets which had previously been
a time-sensitive code which reliably grants access only
lacking and to access new areas of business, and created an
during certain periods and to certain rooms. Through the
optimum basis for a successful future. The merger with Unican
merger with Unican, Kaba acceded to a world-leading
was not the last. In 2006, Kaba acquired the US firm Comput-
position in this business, too.
erized Security Systems Inc., or CSS for short, with its Saflok
and La Gard brands. This further consolidated the group’s role
as a provider of hotel and high-security locks and brought
additional strength to its presence in North America. The Wah
Yuet Group was also acquired in 2006. This Chinese company
in Taishan City produces locks, lock components, keys and key
blanks for the Asian and American markets, with a manufac-
– Key Systems
turing operation extending over more than 280,000 m2 and
Key-cutting shops around the world work with copying
employing around 2,500 staff. Today, after almost 150 years in
machines and key blanks under the Kaba brands Silca and
existence, Kaba excels in ongoing growth, focused diversifica-
Ilco – because they value innovatory drive and first-class
tion and successful internationalization. More than 250 engi-
quality. Each year, Kaba produces 732,000,000 key blanks –
neers around the world are busy moving products forward and
an average of 23 per second. For the automotive industry,
forging new technologies. Their work will ensure that Kaba
Kaba makes special blanks with integrated transponders.
remains synonymous with quality, innovation and, above all,
The vehicle can only be started with the right transponder
trust.
which is integrated into the top of the key.
Kaba and Unican – consolidated sales 1999/2000
Continental Europe
and UK
71%
29%
4%
96%
Kaba
Unican
77%
4%
North America
incl. Mexico
0%
100%
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77%
23%
Former USSR and
new Eastern Countries
China
50%
50%
Central and
South America
Africa and
Middle East
47%
53%
Asia Pacific
and India
“From today’s perspective,
it was a real win-win situation,
both companies benefited.”
Frank Belflower, COO Key Systems Americas and Access + Data Systems Americas, Kaba
Interview with Frank Belflower, COO
Why was the merger a success?
How do you maintain contact with
Key Systems Americas and
Lots of companies stumble when it
the Swiss parent company?
Access + Data Systems Americas, Kaba
comes to integrating.
I travel to Switzerland a lot for Manage-
Despite the doubling in revenues to over
ment Board meetings and exchange ideas
How do you see the merger in
a billion Swiss francs a year, proximity
with the management and the other
hindsight and what did it bring to the
to the market was maintained. For cus-
COOs. Internal dedicated video confer-
two companies?
tomers, not much changed, despite the
encing allows close collaboration on proj-
For both companies – both for Kaba and
merger. We strive on a daily basis to
ects involving global requirements. What
for Unican –, this merger was a big oppor-
understand the needs of our customers
I attach particular value to is the Manage-
tunity. A succession solution had been
and to find a solution for those needs.
ment Seminars, where future managers
found for Unican, and becoming part of a
Because Kaba did not have a major pres-
of the Kaba Group come together from
new and very robust group pointed to a
ence in Unican’s markets before the
different parts of the world. In addition to
successful future. For Kaba, the merger
merger, the two companies’ existing sales
workshops and information events on a
enabled objectives such as international-
structures were largely retained. Paying
wide variety of topics, team building
ization and improvement in market posi-
careful attention to customer satisfac-
activities are also organized. Events like
tion to be achieved. From today’s per-
tion, focused development and cost con-
this enable us to maintain close contact
spective, it was a real win-win situation,
trol made the combined units even more
despite the large distances.
both companies benefited.
successful.
Complementary Product Portfolios (2000)
Kaba
Door Systems
Unican
Enterprise data collection and
Time Management
Electronic Access/Identification
Mechatronic/Compact Locks
High-Security Locks
Cylinder Locks
Key Blanks and Key Machines
Door Hardware
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
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Happy@60
In September 2010, Swiss Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey
opened a photo exhibition in Bern, called “Happy@60”, in honour
of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland
and China. Kaba was a sponsorship partner.
60 years ago, Switzerland was one of the first western coun-
increasingly close relations between the two countries, and
tries to recognize the government of the People’s Republic of
even held out the prospect of Switzerland being the first
China and to establish diplomatic relations with it. To celebrate
European country to establish a bilateral free trade agree-
this anniversary, the Swiss embassy in Beijing initiated a joint
ment with China in the near future. A little later, at the World
exhibition of photographs commissioned from Petri de Pità of
Economic Forum in Davos, Federal councillor Johann
Switzerland and Zhu Yinghao of China. The two photographers
Schneider-Ammann and Chinese Minister of Commerce, Chen
portrayed 60-year-old people engaged in activities which
Deming, signed a joint declaration of intent to begin
made them happy, such as meditating, sailing or hiking. To obtain
negotiations.
the pictures they wanted, the photographers each spent three
weeks in the other’s country. A striking feature of the pictures is
Kaba, too, as a global company with Swiss roots, maintains
that lots of people in China and Switzerland were found to be
strong links with China – not only in terms of close business
doing the same things.
relations, but also through a production and distribution operation in Taishan City employing more than 3,000 staff. That
Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey joined representatives
was why Kaba was more than happy to act as a sponsorship
from the Chinese government in Bern to cut the ribbon. She
partner for the photo exhibition.
took the opportunity to praise the extremely good and
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“Switzerland’s trade surplus with China
demonstrates our commitment and
the competitiveness of our companies.
We welcome Swiss companies engaging
in China.”
Micheline Calmy-Rey, Swiss Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
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Technology for
“open branch” banking
To enable staff to spend more time attending to customers, bank
branch processes are increasingly being reconfigured with a
view to achieving optimum efficiency. This includes cash handling.
Axessor, a high-security safe lock with network capability, is
already helping to make this possible at several European banks.
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P
rocess optimization at banks is
providing computers for customers to
settings swiftly and efficiently to meet
possible wherever the processes
open accounts on. The result is a clear
new requirements – for instance, they can
in question can be automated
improvement in efficiency with no com-
delete codes, interrupt blocking periods
and directed. As well as internal
promise in security. The fact that errors
or alter opening times. With automated
operations, optimization also covers pro-
are minimized along the way is an added
audit read-out and analysis, deviations
cesses in which customers can be more
bonus. By separating areas off, the self-
are swiftly identified and the necessary
actively involved. This means striking a
service zone can also be made accessible
steps can be taken. All this makes Axes-
balance between more personal service
on a 24/7 basis.
sor the ideal solution for banks that want
to run an “open branch” operation. The
on the one hand and more self-service
bank has a constant overview of the cash
on the other, all the while ensuring that
More time attending to customers
the central values of customer care and
In order to release staff still further from
dispensers while the staff can concen-
support are upheld. Such considerations
administrative and logistics procedures,
trate on looking after the customers.
have led to a new way of doing branch
the cash handling process – filling the
banking – the “open branch” concept.
cash dispensers – is increasingly being
Openness and transparency
This not only gives branch staff more
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outsourced to external security firms.
This concept emphasizes openness and
time to attend to customers, but also
transparency, and does away with the
minimizes the risk of theft or robbery.
barriers between branch staff and customers in the customer service areas.
Flexibility thanks to network capability
The traditional counters, which have pre-
To enable banks to monitor cash handling
viously acted as a clear dividing line
by external providers, network-capable
between the staff area and the customer
safe locks like Axessor are fitted. Axessor
area, are being removed to create an
can be integrated efficiently into existing
opened-up information and service area.
bank networks, thereby ensuring a top
And ATMs and self-service machines for
level of security as well as organizational
withdrawals and other transactions mean
flexibility. Axessor provides for central-
customers have to spend less time wait-
ized monitoring by the bank’s security
ing. Some banks are even going as far as
staff and also allows them to adjust the
Flexibility with the Axessor safe lock
• Maintenance costs reduced by remote diagnosis
• Lock audit can be automated, and is always available to
The main characteristics of the Axessor safe lock are
as follows:
security auditors
• Use of the SDK (Software Development Kit AS 283) enables
• Network-capable high-security lock
customer-specific needs to be met by the bank or its own
• Electronic motorized safe lock
IT department
• Highly reliable and easy to operate with a useful range
of functions
• Set of functions can be configured flexibly, allowing swift
adjustment to changing operating requirements
• Alarm handling can be outsourced to another service
provider or included in the existing GLS
• Capital investment protected, bank decides which safe locks
are to go online and when
• Integration into the bank’s existing CCTV network
Benefits:
• The large Axessor display screen is very user-friendly
• Used where organizational flexibility, short response times
• Data can be fed to the networked locks directly or via
and enhanced security are required
the Eb@x
• Central remote monitoring, with changes in settings possible
at any time
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Key technology improves
energy efficiency
For more than 30 years, ABB has been making high-performance semiconductors for energy technology at its production site in Lenzburg, Switzerland. A master key system
from Kaba provides protection and security for the highly
sensitive cleanrooms where the semiconductors are made.
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“We have had no reason to
look round for another partner
in locking technology recently.”
Urs Doering, Facility Technician, ABB Lenzburg
E
nergy is a valuable commodity, but its use and trans-
As hygienic as an operating theater
mission still involve a great deal of loss and inefficiency.
In the highly sensitive work of manufacturing semiconduc-
Even getting it from the power station to the end user
tors, security is a top priority. It is important, first of all, that
results in about four-fifths of that precious energy
the cleanrooms are accessible only to those who have been
being wasted. It is therefore essential to improve efficiency –
trained in how to conduct themselves in these delicate areas.
with ABB semiconductor technology, for instance. This enables
The cleanrooms have to meet more stringent hygiene require-
lots of power to be transmitted with minimum wastage.
ments than an operating theatre in a modern hospital. It is
also important that the person in charge of the production
For 30 years, ABB has been making semiconductors from sili-
operation knows how many people are there at any one time.
con at Lenzburg (CH). Since then, the product and the
This information can save people’s lives if the building has to
production process have been adjusted on an ongoing basis in
be evacuated because of a gas or chemical leak, for instance.
line with the latest research findings. In 2010, ABB further
expanded its capacity and in April brought another production
Only with a high-powered online system like Kaba exos is it
facility on stream, where the latest generation of high-power
possible to manage the high-frequency arrival and departure
semiconductors is made in sterile cleanrooms.
data in a tour-shift operation efficiently. As Urs Doering, Facility Technician at ABB, explains: “Kaba exos and the master
Compatibility, the key to success
key system model are central tools for us. Their potential uses
All doors and entrances at the new production site have been
go far beyond access control for staff and visitors. We will
fitted with online readers and Kaba elolegic components,
be extending their range of functions on an ongoing basis.”
or are connected up to the access system via Kaba CardLink.
An application is currently being discussed at ABB in Lenzburg
Secure entrances to the cleanrooms are provided by Kaba
which would allow employees at the production plants to
turnstiles. In addition, preparatory work is under way to upgrade
identify themselves with a badge, making login and password
the locking systems in the older buildings to the same high
superfluous.
standard.
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ABB has been using secure Kaba master key systems in its
buildings for many years – in earlier days with mechanical
systems like Kaba star, now with the online system solution
Kaba exos. Important milestones in this long-standing and
successful partnership were the switch-over to Kaba elolegic
cylinders and the introduction of Kaba c-lever components.
ABB has adjusted its locking systems in line with the increasing
demands placed upon them. This has been and remains possible thanks only to the forward and backward compatibility
of product and system generations which is a hallmark of
Kaba elolegic digital cylinder
Kaba’s work.
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Spotlights
ANZ Bank
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Miejski Stadium
Poznan
Lae – On the list of the world’s largest island states, Papua
Poznan – Europe’s next big football event, the 14th UEFA Euro-
New Guinea, encompassing over 600 islands, occupies third
pean Football Championship in 2012, to be staged in Poland
place. The country is known both for its linguistic variety – its
and Ukraine, draws ever closer. The Municipal Stadium in
six million inhabitants are estimated to speak about 820 dis-
Poznan, home ground to top Polish side KSS Lech Poznan, is
tinct languages – as well as for its varied and contrasting land-
already in fine form ready for the tournament. The stadium,
scapes with numerous sites of outstanding natural beauty.
opened in 1980, has been completely renovated and refur-
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ)
bished in a huge project lasting several years. The fully cov-
has been operating in Papua New Guinea since 1910, and
ered stands now provide space for over 43,000 spectators.
now serves its customers through 11 branches, 41 ATMs and
The city of Poznan in western Poland, one of the official
750 EFTPOS terminals. In the three new branch offices in Lae
hosts to the 2012 championship and owner of the stadium,
and Mt Hagen, the bank opted for a Kaba access solution
opted for access products from Kaba Gallenschütz. A secure
using c-lever fittings. The ability to procure all the different
and rapid throughflow of spectators is ensured by 35 FTS-L01
components efficiently from a single source – from the door
turnstiles and 12 FTS-L04 turnstiles. The reopening of the
fittings to the access control system – clinched the contract,
stadium following its renovation was celebrated in style on
along with solution-driven collaboration with architects and
20 September 2010 with a big concert given by British pop
suppliers.
singer Sting.
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Sendai
Trust Tower
TechnoAlpin
Sendai – In April 2010, the northern Japanese city of Sendai
Bolzano – Plentiful snow does not always fall conveniently
saw the completion of a glittering new landmark. At a height
from the sky, and that is where snow-making machines come
of 180 m, Sendai Trust Tower is the tallest building in this city
in. What looks like magic is actually a finely judged interplay
of a million people. Over a total area of more than 125,000 m2,
between a number of factors including water flow, pressure
the development houses a wide range of exclusive shops, plus
and temperature, atomization and air flow and pressure. The
new offices, restaurants and the luxurious Westin Sendai
result is dry, easy-to-handle snow which can be used wher-
Hotel. In order to meet complex demands in terms of a high
ever nature needs that bit of extra help. Ongoing research
level of security and flexibility, a master key system was
and development have made TechnoAlpin the world market
installed using no less than 2,500 Kaba star neo cylinders.
leader in snow-making solutions. At its new headquarters in
One of the advantages of this system is that all keys are reg-
Bolzano, the gateway to the Dolomites in northern Italy, secur-
istered, providing protection against unauthorized production
ity is ensured through a Kaba exos 9300 access management
of duplicate keys. The project was the brainchild of Mori Trust
system. Over 25 doors are configured and managed using this
Co. Ltd, one of Japan’s largest property developers and owner
system. In addition, around another 40 doors are equipped
and manager of numerous office complexes, residential devel-
with stand-alone fittings or digital cylinders. Through CardLink,
opments and hotels.
these stand-alone components are also integrated straightforwardly into Kaba exos.
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Spotlights
Broadwood
Twelve
Gladstone
Regional Council
Gladstone – Gladstone Regional Council was formed from the
Hong Kong – The 45-storey Broadwood Twelve building is
merger of several local councils, covering a region on the
situated at one of the most prestigious locations in the entire
eastern coast of Australia by the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
city and boasts breathtaking views of the Hong Kong skyline.
For secure, controlled access to the Regional Council’s various
The development is right by the famous Happy Valley Sports
security areas such as IT rooms, Kaba exos 9300 proved the
Ground and offers 76 top-class apartments. The developers
ideal solution, as the system can be installed on a location-
Hopewell Holding commissioned WMKY with the architectural
by-location basis but managed centrally using existing IT
work. The interior design was produced by Philip Liao + Part-
infrastructure. “As well as the fact that only a single access
ners. The apartments have their own individual and very spa-
medium is now needed for all doors, another advantage is
cious layouts, and the kitchens and bathrooms are fitted with
that changes to access rights can be issued without the user
internationally renowned product brands. The front entrance
having to hand their token back in”, explains a satisfied Kevin
doors are equipped with silver-colored Kaba E-Flash EF660
Mercer, IT Manager. A further plus: the existing system can be
electronic lock and the back door with Kaba experT key Euro-
extended flexibly at any time and offers full compatibility if
profile cylinders. This makes both for a high degree of con-
other areas need to be incorporated. And last but not least,
venience and a top level of security.
the iDML2 Ethernet access manager enables each area to be
controlled separately if the network goes down.
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Delhaize Belgium
FC Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern – The Rhineland-Palatinate is football mad.
Brussels – In 1957, Delhaize was the first grocer to open a
And no club enjoys a keener following than 1. FC Kaiserslaut-
supermarket in Europe with complete self-service. Founded
ern – the “red devils” of Betzenberg. Home games are played
over 140 years ago, the Belgian supermarket chain now
at the “Betze”, as the Fritz Walter Stadium is referred to by the
operates in six countries on three continents, and employs
locals – named after the legendary player who captained the
138,000 staff worldwide. Wishing to standardize its HR sys-
national side to glory in the 1954 World Cup and led Kaisers-
tem in Belgium, Delhaize was looking for a time + attendance
lautern to victory in the West German league championships
solution which would integrate smoothly into the ERP system
in 1951 and 1953. In order to improve its security, this long-
HR Access. The group chose Kaba’s software B-COMM ERP
standing club has replaced its outdated master key system at
for HR Access along with Kaba hardware – a solution that had
the stadium with a mechatronic set-up combined with the
already proven its worth at other supermarket chains. After
Kaba exos access control system. All entrances to the stadium
a test phase, the system went live at Brussels HQ and other
have been fitted with Kaba elolegic cylinders, while office
sites. Now, the administrative and distribution staff and those
doors and the doors to the plant rooms and VIP areas are
in some of the supermarket branches use B-Net 93 20 ter-
equipped with Kaba c-lever fittings. All access rights are man-
minals to book their working hours. The system runs very
aged centrally and assigned to staff via Legic key media.
smoothly and will be expanded to include other distribution
centers and supermarket branches over the next two years.
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Close-up
Monika Oehrli
Monika Oehrli, Assistant to General Counsel, Kaba Management + Consulting AG,
Rümlang (Switzerland)
Monika Oehrli was born in 1975 in Zurich. After completing basic commercial training and
vocational study, she was employed for five years in the sales section at Philips Lighting
in Zurich. After completing a language course in Australia, she returned to Switzerland and
took up the post of Assistant to the General Counsel at Kaba. Here, she is responsible
for all administrative work within the legal department. Monika Oehrli speaks fluent German
and English.
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“Sticking to your promises, that’s the key
“You should enjoy life
today and not wait till
tomorrow.”
thing my parents taught me. As well as
standing by your decisions and being
loyal. These qualities are now all important to my job. As assistant to David Ratcliffe, General Counsel of the Kaba Group,
I am privy to lots of important company
with business correspondence of all
Kaba Group itself is also in a process of
continual change.
decisions before they are communicated.
kinds, obtaining official certification of
Thus, confidentiality and loyalty are basic
documents, ensuring we adhere to stock
requirements.”
exchange rules and submitting timely
In recent years, there’s been a lot going
notifications to SIX Swiss Exchange,
on at Kaba. This includes some major
After completing a commercial appren-
attending to the legal structure of the
acquisitions like Wah Yuet in China and
ticeship at Philips in Zurich combined
Kaba Group, and looking after the busi-
Saflok/LaGard in the US, as well as joint
with vocational study, Monika Oehrli
ness of staff shares – in short, everything
venture activities in India. These changes
took up a post in the sales section at
that has to do with legal administration
have also had an effect on my own job
Philips Lighting, looking after large
in any way. The job means I am in contact
and make it even more varied.
customers and trade business. After a
with people across the whole of Kaba,
few years, however, she got itchy feet
whether by e-mail or telephone. This is
In my leisure time, I like meeting up with
and decided to spend a period of time
because, whenever important legal ques-
family and friends. I love good films and
doing an English course in Australia.
tions arise – such as questions regarding
fine food. I also like sitting quietly and
She quickly fell in love with this huge
contracts with customers or suppliers,
reading, usually books in English and
country and returns to it on a regular
employment contracts, or issues in con-
especially novels. After my initial visit to
basis.
nection with acquisitions or restructur-
Australia to do an English course, I have
ing – Kaba’s different business segments
been back every two years or three at
ask the General Counsel for advice. In
most. I love the country’s wide expanses
Once back home, she did a brief stint in
marketing at a telecoms firm before
providing this advice, David has recourse
and the Aussies’ laid-back attitude to life.
returning to Philips Lighting for a few
to a network of specialist lawyers who
I’m a city person really, but the outback
are called upon as and when needed. The
also has its attractions and is a fixed
other half of our legal department is
point in my itinerary. I often travel by
more years.
“After another stay in Australia, it was
located in Montreal, Canada. Sandra Hel-
myself and I always meet interesting
clear to me that the time had come for a
ler, also a lawyer, and her assistant Ros-
people on my round trips, bringing me
new challenge, and I decided I’d like to
anna Ventrella mainly look after our
some great friendships along the way. It’s
work for a lawyer. At the same time, how-
Group companies on that side of the
not just ‘down under’ that I’m drawn to,
ever, I didn’t want to lose touch with the
Atlantic. It is the international nature of
but the US as well. Miami and New York
business of making things. Here at Kaba,
the work and the variety of jobs which I
are among my favorite destinations, for
I was able to combine both these wishes.
particularly like. Even after eight years, I
the shopping and the beach and the wide
In 2003, I started work as Assistant to
still think my job is an exciting one. No
variety of sights to see. I’ve never been
the General Counsel at Kaba in Rümlang.
one day is the same. I often don’t even
to New Zealand or Hawaii, but I’d defi-
My responsibilities are wide-ranging and
know what the day will bring when I
nitely like to.”
include, amongst other things, dealing
arrive in the morning. What is more, the
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A study in
convenience
Universities are enhancing security for all their students and
staff without impinging on their
freedom of movement.
Every university plays an important role in the social and economic fortunes of its location. The economic impetus, for
instance, which a university brings to the surrounding area is
considerable. Little surprise, then, that regions compete
fiercely when it comes to their universities. The requirements
which the universities have to meet are constantly increasing.
Firstly, because the number of students is always expanding,
and, secondly, because the faculties need more space and themselves make serious and very varied demands. So new buildings are constructed or additional facilities are created – and
the campus grows organically into an expansive complex of
teaching and research buildings, residential space for students
and infrastructure as well as sports and leisure facilities.
A lot of these buildings will need specific security arrangements.
Research facilities, for instance, where the valuable results of
years of work are stored, or laboratories containing hazardous
chemicals. Add to these the server rooms, the laptops, medical
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• The library is open to all through the
often a demanding process because many
day. Anyone wanting to use it at night
buildings and facilities were built in differ-
needs to swipe their card.
ent decades and may differ considerably
in their access infrastructure. This means
• The students can use the students’
union round the clock, but can never
gain access to the server rooms.
that tailored solutions often have to be
developed. Using software, different elements can be integrated seamlessly into
To open the relevant doors, all students
a single, easy-to-use system; as well as
have a card to swipe at the access points.
traditional doors, this system will also,
This card is multifunctional, providing
for instance, cover turnstiles or tripod
access to the student residences and the
barriers, access components, master key
bike stand or car park. It can also be used
systems and time + attendance terminals.
for making photocopies and for buying
Everyone on campus has their own pro-
meals in the refectory or snacks from the
file, with users generally divided into dif-
dispensers. Furthermore, student cards
ferent categories: for example, students,
are used to verify their attendance. This
academic staff, administrative staff, deliv-
has been needed since European moves
ery personnel, service technicians, visi-
to harmonize higher education qualifica-
tors and so on. If necessary, these cate-
tions under the Bologna Declaration –
gories can be further subdivided.
where some of the credits needed to
complete a module might be earned
As a specialist in intelligent access man-
through regular attendance at lectures
agement systems, Kaba is able to offer
or practicals.
tailored solutions for universities. Software, cameras, alarms and even snack
dispensers, for instance, are integrated
An individual profile for everyone
In an intelligent access management sys-
smoothly into a single unified system. So
tem, the security profiles for buildings and
everyone feels that bit more secure on
exam papers. Special events like gradu-
other premises first need to be defined
campus, whilst the system ensures con-
ation ceremonies and conferences bring
on a case-by-case basis (see diagram).
venience of use for all.
equipment, books, archives, antiques and
further security requirements – especially
From these profiles, system and compo-
when dignitaries are also around.
nent requirements are derived. This is
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Access for all authorized persons
lets in all those that are authorized to
access the relevant building at the relevant time. Three examples:
Admin area
An intelligent access management system
Offices (A)
Offices (B)
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
IT-Center
Repair center
Library (daytime)
Library (daytime)
Machine rooms
Storage rooms
Professors lounge
Sports hall
Lecture rooms
Sports ground
Ambulance
the chemistry lab during the day,
but only the lecturers can come and
go at night.
Study & research
premises
Police
• All students and lecturers can access
Laboratories
Theater (backstage)
Theater auditorium
Library (night time)
Study rooms A
Lockers
Lockers
Lockers
Printers
Printers
Printers
Study rooms B
Lockers
Fire brigade
Clinic
Museum
High-security zone
Secure zone
Semi-public zone
Public zone
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Products
SRD Vision sensor system
The SRD Vision optical sensor system combines efficient access
control with convenience of entry. It enables reliable separation
of individual users even in spacious revolving doors with diameters of up to 2.5 m. In conjunction with Kaba’s safety locking
mechanism, SRD Vision provides effective access security while
at the same time preventing people from getting trapped in the
door. Complete with full lighting in the chamber, the sensor system is not dependent on an external light source and can therefore be used in all light conditions. It has adjustable separation
parameters and can be maintained remotely. The SRD Vision sensor system will be on the market from the second half of 2011.
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Silca Triax Quattro
The latest electronic key cutting machine from Silca, the Triax
Quattro, combines easy, intuitive operation with extremely swift,
quiet and accurate cutting and engraving results. It offers quality
and precision marking and duplicating an extensive range of
laser and dimple key models, including the most complex dimple
ones. Triax Quattro is equipped with a range of software functions tailored to the needs of key cutting shops and other specialists. The USB interface enables software updates and data
backup within minutes. In addition, the Triax Quattro comes with
some surprising and very useful innovations such as an ergonomic, high-performance, motorized tilting clamp for cutting at
an angle (+/–45 °). The machine is fitted with a cutting holder
with 14 different positions, enabling maximum use and order of
the available work space.
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Compact reader
Read and control unit in one: Kaba’s new compact reader with
quickwire technology enables even easier installation at low
cost. With quickwire, all the contacts are wired directly to the
base plate, a job which can be done previously by the electricians on site. The unit housing with its integrated electronics
can then be installed on the base plate in a matter of minutes.
Customers also enjoy protection for the capital they have
invested if they want to switch from stand-alone to networked
online access control. The compact reader is supported both
by the Kaba evolo and by the Kaba exos access management
systems. The product recently received the coveted iF product
design award 2011.
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Silca Diamond
The new Silca Diamond key collection is resplendent with its
eye-catching designs and crystals set into the top of the key.
Customers currently have twelve different patterns to choose
from to suit their own temperament and predilections. For
rock fans, for instance, there is an electric guitar design, or a
psychedelic pattern for ’70s fans. New patterns are continuously introduced exclusively to suit the customer’s own specific wishes or trends. Thus, a key becomes a lifestyle object
in its own right, and this is also reflected in the individual
packaging used. The Diamond collection is part of Silca’s Art
Keys product portfolio; examples of other lines are the Simpsons collection with scenes from the popular television series,
and the city collection displaying landmarks from the world’s
major cities or best landscapes.
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Products
Kaba c-lever compact
Innovative, digital, integrated door furniture solution for interior
doors, with a high-class design: as a rosette fitting, Kaba’s new
c-lever compact enables complete separation of door handle
and locking cylinder. And thanks to an imaginative clip-in system, assembly is so simple that only two screws are required.
The cost-effectiveness of the solution also derives from the fact
that the existing cylinder (along with its protective rosette) does
not need to be replaced. If required, the electronic, digital access
authorization for doors equipped with the Kaba c-lever compact
can be integrated into an online access control system straightforwardly and at no additional cost. Standardized screw fitting
makes a range of applications possible, for instance in glass or
wooden doors. Users are guided discreetly through by visual
and sound signals.
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B-web 93 00 biometric identification
Time recording using only your finger – the new B-web 93 00
makes it possible. The integrated biometric identification unit
provides for convenient operation and swift booking. The optical sensor links to an internal database for up to 5,000 staff,
and identification lasts less than a second. For increased biometric requirements, there is an alternative biometric sensor
enabling enhanced approvals (PIV-IQS with FBI certification and
template analysis approved by FIPS 201). Combined with the
biometrics option of the B-COMM Java integration platform,
both an identification and a verification solution are possible.
B-COMM Java looks after enrolment at the PC, the administration of templates and their distribution to the terminals and the
writing of data to staff badges.
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057HS key cutting machine
Efficient, precise and affordable: Those elements make the new
057HS key cutting machine for sidewinder keys an essential
addition to the Kaba Ilco product portfolio. Popular on European and Asian branded vehicles, the sidewinder style of key
has developed an increasing presence in the North American
market. Kaba Ilco meets this customer demand with its latest
addition to the portfolio – 057HS – offering functionality, ease of
operation and accuracy at an affordable price point. The Ilco
057HS is a three axis key duplication machine that is operated
manually. Designed by the engineering staff at Kaba Ilco, the
machine is assembled in the Rocky Mount facility (NC/USA) and
targeted to the North American locksmith, hardware and automotive market.
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B-web 92 50 Power over Ethernet
The new access control manager B-web 92 50 is not only
itself operated via PoE (Power over Ethernet, standard IEEE
802.3af), but in turn also supplies power to the readers and
door openers which are connected up to it. With this new
type of installation, there is now a clear dividing line in the
IT structure between the electricity network service provider and the internal technology. The network service provider furnishes the PoE connection around which the internal technology is put in place. Thanks to an automated
launch system, the access control management operation
is installed quickly and efficiently. In order to protect the
system from tampering or sabotage, it is generally installed
in secure areas.
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What is a
“green” lock?
“We have developed
one of the most
efficient and versatile electronic
locksets available.”
Michael Kincaid, General Manager,
Kaba Ilco Corp., Winston Salem (NC/USA)
How it works
How does this electronic pushbutton lock provide the required
power exactly? When the outside door lever is turned, this
activates internal gears, which turn a built-in generator
(stepper motor), which creates the power needed to operate
the lock’s electronics. The power generated is stored in
a bank of capacitors. We call this innovative power generation
“PowerStar technology”.
As an example, the user would walk up to the door, turn the
lever, and a green light will then flash, indicating the lock is
powered up. Next, the access code is pressed on the keypad,
the light will flash green again, indicating the code is valid —
and a brief motor noise will be heard, thus indicating the lock
has been unlocked. The user may now turn the lever to retract
the latch and open the door.
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Looking after the environment is not just a stock phrase,
but a genuine customer need – and the requirement
extends to locks too. A “green” lock eliminates the need
to ever buy or replace batteries.
D
evelopers have been coming
The E-Plex 2000 with PowerStar tech-
up with electronic locks requir-
nology benefits the environment, and is
ing ever decreasing amounts
also a convenient and practical solution
of power for a while now. The
for remote and outdoor buildings, as well
E-Plex 2000 series of electronic pushbut-
as stand-alone doors desiring electronic
ton locks go one step further — eliminat-
pushbutton access control. The lock com-
ing the need for batteries or other power
plies with EU Directive 2002/95/EC on
sources altogether with its new gener-
the restriction of the use of certain haz-
ation of self-powered electronic access
ardous substances in electrical and elec-
control — the E-Plex 2000 series with
tronic equipment (RoHS), and is BHMA
PowerStar patented technology powers
(Builders Hardware Manufacturers Asso-
the lock with each turn of the lever. The
ciation) Grade 1 certified for cylindrical,
locks require no wiring to, or through the
mortise and exit configurations.
door, which means they can be quickly
and easily installed, and there are no
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batteries to replace that would eventually
end up in landfills. In addition, the lock
is fully RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous
Substances) compliant, meaning that it is
free of toxic metals such as mercury, lead,
cadmium, etc.
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News
Security Essen
Kaba made its annual trip to the security industry’s leading
The new digital cylinder and the electronic door fitting were
trade fair with high expectations. And rightly so, as it turned
also very well received, both on account of their design and
out after four days of exhibiting. “Our stand was very well
because of a modular construction which makes for swift and
patronized throughout the event. This shows us that companies
straightforward installation. Another big draw was the drive
are focusing to an increased extent on security issues and
unit for tripod barriers, turnstiles and revolving doors which
want to invest in security technology,” explains Michael Hensel,
ensures harmonious movement and can reduce energy con-
Managing Director of Kaba GmbH, Dreieich (Germany).
sumption by up to 60 percent.
“We were particularly gratified by visitors’ positive response
to the innovations we had on show.”
The focus of attention was on the new product generation for
access and time + attendance systems, with a modern design
which makes them compelling in terms both of aesthetics and
function. “Clear form”, “timeless design” and “intuitive operation” were what visitors often said about the new products.
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iF product design award 2011
This year, Kaba submitted three innovations for the iF product
design award 2011. All the more reason to celebrate, since all
three of these latest-generation products received the award.
The clarity of design and reduction to essentials found in the
TouchGo KeyFob, the compact reader and the digital cylinder
impressed the jury. The latter even won the if gold award.
The internationally recognized iF product design award has
been bestowed by iF Industrie Forum Design e. V. annually since
1953 and provides due recognition for outstanding product
design which meets modern needs. This year, there were over a
thousand entrants from around 40 different countries. The
products submitted by Kaba won out against stiff international
competition.
New shop design
in Paris
The newly designed Silca shop on the Boulevard Richard-Lenoir
in Paris, near the Place de la Bastille, boasts a 320 m2 showroom
where customers can easily compare and contrast the range
of products on offer and receive expert advice from six members of staff. All Silca services are concerned directed primarily
at the Paris customers area and add to those offered by the
home base in Porcheville. However, it is not just the showroom
that has been given a bright new look: the reception area and
the storage rooms have also been renovated. In addition, in
order to reduce customer waiting times at reception, the entire
ordering process has been reorganized. The storage system
and the storage volumes for 7,400 different items have also
been optimized.
Trade shows
Tokyo Security Show
Hofex Hong Kong
8. 3.–1 1. 3. 2011
11. 5.–14. 5. 2011
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Safetech
IFSEC
28. 3.–2. 4. 2011
16. 5.– 19. 5. 2011
Lexington
Birmingham, UK
Passenger Terminal Expo 2011
Exposec
29. 3.–31. 3. 2011
24. 5.–26. 5. 2011
Copenhagen
São Paulo
Personal Swiss
ELF Convention
5. 4.–6. 4. 2011
26. 5.–29. 5. 2011
Zurich
Tel Aviv
ISC West
ALOA
6. 4.–8. 4. 2011
11. 8.–13. 8. 2011
Las Vegas
Nashville
Personal 2011
Future Travel Experience 2011
13. 4.–14. 4. 2011
07. 9.–9. 9. 2011
Munich
Vancouver
SAPSA
14. 4. 2011
Stockholm