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GULmay High voltage x-ray generators and controllers

Naval Vessels A look inside about key technologies

Vehicle Safety Solutions TSSH’s latest solutions

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CONTENTS

EDITORIAL TEAM Isaac Hamza Jennifer Shaw

4 Technologies Supporting Military Vehicles

PROOF READERS

Featuring - OKO Global LLP

RESEARcHER / WRITER

12 X-ray generators and controllers

DESIGN TEAM

28 CBRN Training and Detection

Jessica Boothroyd

Matthew Drew Wendy Cowham

James Charman

Featuring - Gulmay

Featuring - Safety Training Systems Ltd

32 Solid State Radar Systems Featuring - Kelvin Hughes

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52 Web-based Aviation Security Training Featuring - Quadratica

54 Vehicle Aviation Safety Equipment Featuring - Aeroglow

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60 Perimeter Intrusion Detection Featuring - Geoquip Worldwide

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PERIMETER SECURITY

| Technologies Supporting Military Vehicles

Puncture Protection for your Tyres Dedicated to innovation, environment and safety, the UK-based OKO Group has been manufacturing quality tyre sealants for close to four decades and its products are now on sale in 80 countries and rising.

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ounded in 1978, the OKO Group was the originator of modern-day preventative puncture sealants. Ever since its establishment, the company has been testing and developing its products into a comprehensive range of tailored OKO tyre sealants that seal punctures the moment they happen, thereby making tyres last longer, in all types of vehicles.

Manufactured in the UK with ISO 9001 certification, and developed with the aid of international testing institutions using the most advanced chemicals from the UK, US and Germany, OKO’s products are now being represented by distributors in over 80 countries.

We continue to seek new, compatible companies to work with.

“We are the world’s leading puncture-proofing brand,” says Chris Ring, senior executive responsible for international business development at the OKO Group.

“We not only invented the modern effective tyre sealant, but having done so continued to invest in R&D and independent testing, to further improve our formulations and to use the latest technology available.

“This is why, although you will find many other sealant brands, you won’t find one that matches OKO in performance terms.”

OKO has specific sealants for regular bicycles; mountain bikes; tubeless and racing bikes; on road motorcycles, mopeds and scooters; off-road dirt bikes for enduro, trial, motocross; quads and ATVs for racing and for regular use; regular cars, 4x4s, pick-ups, trucks, caravans, horse and boat trailers; on-road trucks, semitrailers, buses and coaches; mobility vehicles; off-road horticulture, golf courses, agriculture, forestry, and construction vehicles; and extra heavy-duty off-road vehicles in mining, quarrying, waste management and other very rough conditions.

“OKO is a highly beneficial product.

It not only seals punctures but its presence inside the tread limits the natural porosity that causes any tyre to lose air,” states Ring.

“To optimise the life of the tyre it is necessary to maintain the recommended pressures.

What’s more, the OKO liquid contributes to cooling and conditioning the tyres, which also lengthens their life.”

Having started with off-road sealants, OKO has in recent years introduced on-road sealants that can cope with the extra friction and heat generated inside such faster-moving tyres. “This is a challenge that has eluded most sealant manufacturers.”

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Safety | Security | Peace of Mind OKO products have built such a reputation for reliability and quality that they have been in demand in military circles, which says a lot about our status in the market, says Ring.

“If a product has been tested, approved and used by the military and government institutions, you can be sure that it works.” Indeed, OKO sealants have been trialled and used by, among others, forces of the UK, Australia, Morocco, Denmark, Finland, Jordan and Algeria and have seen service in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

“The advantages of products that can seal punctures in the field, whether they are just caused by rough terrain, or puncturing objects that have been placed by hostile forces, are obvious,” says Ring.

or injury through the use of OKO Group products,” says Ring.

“OKO was the only tyre sealant to achieve a SEATO part number following extensive tests by the military, leading also to NATO approval. This has given many forces the confidence to use OKO in theatre and in all their support operations.”

“Without doubt the use of OKO tyre sealants has given real benefits to society. Our products create significant savings in time, tyres, fuel, and money.

Additionally, due to our unique on-road technology that copes with punctures at speed, we have saved lives and enabled drivers who suffer punctures to overcome the normally-expected loss of handling.”

The precise formulae of OKO sealants is a closelyguarded secret with some of the vital ingredients present in such tiny quantities that rival groups are unable to detect them using analysis techniques.

The OKO Group works closely with some of the leading chemical companies in the world to ensure it is abreast of all their latest developments.

OKO products undergo constant tests to ensure they meet the company’s high-quality requirements.

The company is working on a major research project with TARRC, the foremost tyre and rubber compound institute in the world on developments that will feed into all the OKO products from 2016 onwards.

“We conducted a rigorous truck test across five months of the hot Polish summer in 2014, using two tractor units with the same age and type of tyres, pulling identical trailers on matched routes. One was fitted with OKO on-road sealant while the other was not,” says Ring.

The OKO-fitted truck had 20 per cent less tyre wear than the other. On the all-important steer tyres, where the wear is at its worst, the improvement was a substantial 40 per cent.

“The implications for fleet running costs are huge.

OKO has a track record of excellence based upon amassing a library of institutional research tests and tough real-world product trials. Over 35 years of operations, no one has suffered any loss, damage

“We intend to continue on our existing path, focusing on the manufacture of tyre safety and life extension products. Expect to see exciting new developments from us in this field,” says Ring.

“We are also continuously adding new distributors so that our tyre protection capabilities can be added to forces and other fleets in the remaining countries that we do not currently serve.”

OKO Global LLP P.O Box 179, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 0EY

Telephone: + 44 (0)207 870 3156 Website: www.oko.com SECURITY INSIDER | 5

| UVIS Technologies

Securit y through technology

A security systems company based in Chorley, Lancashire, Visor Systems Ltd, designed, developed and manufactures the VISOR Under Vehicle Imaging System, the essential aid to perimeter security in an ever-changing field of global security.

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stablished to address the need for a high performance under-vehicle imaging system (UVIS), which could literally be deployed from the boot of a saloon car by a couple of people in a few minutes, Visor Systems, based in the north-west of England, strives to offer users systems that are simple to use, robust, and highly-effective.

Speaking on Visor’s beginnings, director William Halkett, who is an electronics engineer with over 25 years’ experience working with advanced technology detection systems and sensors in the security industry, says: “VISOR was developed to meet a demanding requirement for a high quality UVIS, which could be installed quickly by one or two people from the boot of a car.”

He recalls the original challenge presented by a UK police force, which owned a UVIS that needed to be moved around on a trailer and required four men to install, “hardly a fast response system is how it was put to me.”

According to Halkett, VISOR is portable and tough.

It has robust multi-camera hardware, advanced

software and an easy to use operator interface.

These features set the standard for high-quality colour undercarriage imaging of cars, trucks, buses, vans and trains.

“From the original portable version, VISOR now has three basic models including one for trains,” he says.

All models are available for either fixed or temporary requirements.

Like Halkett, all of the company’s key staff have extensive experience in security technologies. The team takes pride in working towards the company’s goal of providing top-range security systems, which are durable and highly-effective.

“Visor Systems is an engineering company and our remit and experience include routinely keeping a close watch on developments in the technology areas, which might be useful however developmental something might be.

“For example, when we identify a candidate technology, if it is hardware, we acquire samples and test them to death. We will push it as hard as we need to to understand its limits, both technically and environmentally,” Halkett says. “Our software is exposed to extensive testing by people with capabilities ranging from expert to novice. What we will never do is expose our customers to products which have an identifiable failure mode.”

Halkett believes under-vehicle inspection is, or should be, an essential part of all vehicle inspections carried out as part of the perimeter security operation at critical infrastructure, border crossings, prisons, government facilities, major events, and VIP sites. “The mirror on a stick, even when used correctly, misses the critical centre section,” he says.

VISOR under vehicle imaging systems are available in 3 basic configurations: Standard, Compact and Rail. Each of these is available for Portable or Static

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(fixed) requirements. The Static variants can also be supplied so that they are installed flush or level to the road surface. Standard VISOR systems are suitable for scanning all sizes of road vehicle, cars, vans, buses and trucks. Compact systems are suitable for scanning cars and vans. VISOR Rail systems will scan a whole train.

The VISOR UVIS range offers unique advantages to users. These include the fact that the portable versions are really portable, static versions that do not require a chamber excavated into the roadway, easy to use software that displays the undercarriage image in about one second, colour images which are excellent – about one mm in resolution, and angled cameras that allow operators to see around objects.

“All VISOR UVIS work in the same way,” says Halkett when describing the way his product functions. “The vehicle drives over the VISOR camera unit; the frames from each camera are processed, and the image displayed in about one second. The operator has a full colour image and a frame by frame search tool if it is required.”

“Every frame from every scan is archived and date and time stamped. Images of a vehicle making a return visit can be compared and checked for anomalies,” he adds.

VISOR UVIS systems are deployed at several types of locations and at both fixed and temporary inspection sites, and importantly, can be linked to central databases to notify the operator of, say, a ‘vehicle of interest’.

“Effective security is a combination of techniques, technologies, and procedures – perimeter security is no different,” says Halkett.

“Vehicle entry ports should combine effective vehicle and personnel screening.”

Screening of people and their baggage is a well developed and a structured process largely based on aviation security; however, vehicle search is more variable, which according to Halkett, should not be the case.

“This is where VISOR comes into its own whether for fixed or temporary checkpoints – it is easy to install and operate. All VISOR UVIS reflect the users’ critical factors of speedy response, high-quality and searchable images, simple deployment requirements, ease of use, reliability, and robustness.”

To achieve the aforementioned factors, Visor has a philosophy of using components and sub-systems with intrinsically highperformance and reliability. “We apply clever and sensible engineering design practices and our proprietary advanced image management software. The outcome is VISOR – high performance, robust and cost effective.”

Visor systems 64 Chorley Rd, Bispham, Ormskirk, L40 3SL

Telephone: +44 (0) 125 746 4000 Website: www.visor-systems.com SECURITY INSIDER | 7

| Fire Arms Training Solutions

For more than 120 years, Scotland-based McQueen Targets has been creating and supplying targets for the civilian and defence markets. Targeting a global market, it aims to suit all needs, from novice beginners to elite Special Forces.

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division of Sykes Global Enterprises, a worldwide provider of customer contact management solutions and services in the business process outsourcing arena, McQueen Targets designs and supplies around 20 million targets every year to more than 30 countries across the world.

The company’s offerings play a significant role in the development and prowess of shooting skills for civilian competitors and enthusiasts, armed forces and police marksmen around the globe.

However, the majority of its business is undertaken with military and police services as

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well as registered organisations.

Individuals wishing to buy targets will have thorough checks run on them due to the restrictions on private gun ownership.

The company’s products range from conventional 2D paper or plastic targets, which can come in accuracy or threat assessment format, through to lifesize 3D foam humanoid, which can be equipped with 3D foam weapons, or a non-hostile accessories for creating shoot/ no-shoot scenarios. Its other standard training items include spotting discs, steel target plates, scoring boards, patches for repairing shot holes and danger flags for ranges.

Each specialised training target is designed according to the client’s specific requirements, taking into account the firing distance, weapon type and training requirement.

McQueen Targets helps create new targets for specific purposes and handles all of the supply chain requirements from raw material specification and purchasing through to design, product manufacture, storage and all sales order channels.

Specialised targets Civilian: The official supplier to the NSRA, NRA and various individual shooting clubs for over 100 years, McQueen Targets has helped each organisation expand their range of targets used for pistol or rifle disciplines in competitions and for leisure.

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Military Targets - Civilian Targets - Police Targets - Threat Assessment Military: Working with the UK military teams for over six decades,McQueen Targets has been supplying one of the most visually-famous targets in the world, the Fig 11/59. It creates new designs with unique scoring zones in discussion with the various authorities to ensure it meets agreed training objectives.

Police: In order to invent new targets to train today’s officers at the frontline, McQueen Targets works closely with various police forces to understand their particular needs. The old favourite, namely Fig 11 ‘Elvis’, remains in high demand.

Threat assessment: Supplying paper targets for the improvement of the individual, whether it be in scoring accuracy or in the reaction to situations that an officer or soldier may be faced with, McQueen Targets offers unique overlay solution to allow for an affordable quality-driven interchangeable training aid.

3D: The 3D foam humanoid dummies, now being used internationally by various specialised units, are McQueen Targets unique feature to enhance the shoot /no shoot training scenario. Designed to absorb thousands of rounds of 5mm–9mm caliber, the dummies are durable for a long period with possibility to carry out small repairs.

MCQUEENS TARGETS Nether Road Galashiels TD1 3HE UK

t: +44 (0) 1896 664269 f: +44 (0) 1896 750774 m: +44 (0) 7771 731459 w: www.mcqueentargets.com SECURITY INSIDER | 9

| Security and Policing

A manufacturer of Rigid Inflatable Boats that are more rugged and utilitarian than leisure boats but easier to live with than the most utilitarian RIBs, Parker Ribs combines the best of both worlds without compromising either.

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hether cruising with the family in calm conditions on a smooth blue sea or battling the elements on an ugly, rough grey sea, Parker Ribs provides a reassurance that everyone expects but seldom gets, points out Andre Scott, director, Parker Ribs.

“All our RIBS are bespoke crafts and only built to order,” he says. “We are not a mass RIB manufacturer but cater to a unique clientele with special requirements and demands.” Over time, Parker Ribs has built a reputation for its built quality where, Scott assures, only the best materials and equipment is used.

All Parker RIBS are built in Poland. “The Polish laminators have a reputation of being one of the best in the world,” states Scott.

Scott should know, having been involved in international sales for 35 years selling mainly to

Poland. It was his passion for RIBS that led to Parker’s decision to involve itself in the manufacturing of these pleasure boats. Until then, Parker was already established as Poland’s exclusive distributor of Mercury marine engines.

“I was instrumental in bringing this product to the company and like many others in this industry, ribbing is my passion and my favourite past time.”

Parker Ribs, as the company is known is a joint venture of three companies namely A.H.Parker & Sons (GB), Parker Poland and Model Art. Parker Poland is a leading supplier to the Polish boatbuilding industry representing and stocking products of companies such as Brunswick Marine (Mercury and Mercury Diesel) Vetus, Navico (Simrad , Lowrance, B&G), Osculati and its own brand of the Parker Pilothouse and Weekend range of hardboats.

“Since the early 1970s A.H.Parker has been involved in sales to Eastern Europe and in particular Poland, where it has acted as an agent, representing several UK companies. When the political changes came to Eastern Europe in 1989, Parker Poland was established as our own wholly-owned subsidiary,” explains Scott.

Throughout the 1990s, Parker Poland fully concentrated on the Polish marine and water leisure industry. A.H.Parker today is the UK and worldwide distributor for Parker Ribs.

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Sailing over competition “We are also a major supplier of RIB accessories from the UK and a supplier to a number of Polish marine and aviation OEMs of survival and lifesaving equipment.”

In 1999, the Parker Group teamed up with the company Model Art in Ostroda to build the now well-established range of Parker RIBS. The combination worked well, making Model Art one of the largest GRP boat builders in Europe.

Around for 50 years, the RIB has been the chosen craft of several navies, coast guards, special forces, search and rescue units and maritime security. From the very early years its role as a rescue craft has been widely recognised and accepted.

RIBS, which are similar to having a 4x4 on water, should have excellent sea-keeping qualities and be capable of going out to sea and back in most weather conditions while providing a safe, stable and comfortable platform for the crew.

“Our RIBS are well-built and come fitted with the latest equipment whether this is for a rescue boat, water ambulance or maritime security.

Indeed, our RIBS are filling in the gap in the market where others do not or cannot reach.”

Long sea journeys are another area where Parker has proven mettle.

Parker RIBS have a wide range from 5.1 metre and up to 16 metre in length. These can be powered by single or twin petrol outboard / diesel stern drive of water jet drive with cabin or in the open configuration “Our hulls provide safety and surety. They have a proven record, which has been confirmed by each and every user and operator,” says Scott.

“We are not afraid of long distance sea passages. For example, in June 2014, a voluntary team from Watersafe UK Search and Rescue Team successfully took a diesel-powered UK demo Parker 750 Baltic RIB on a 2000 Nm 999 Coastal Round Britain Challenge.”

As a result of its unique sea capabilities and construction the RIB has been the primary choice for conducting maritime security. Parker Ribs has supplied ribs to the Middle East for such work including both outboard petrol and diesel-powered crafts from 6.5 metre to 10 metre in length with and without a cabin.

The team completed the challenge on time with all team members and the RIB getting back safe. In another instance, brand new ribs were not only shrink-wrapped and delivered directly to the client but also by sea under their own ‘steam’. According to Scott, the most memorable such deliveries were from Littlehampton to Estonia and from Gdynia Poland to Southampton.

Governments today, says Scott, have recognised the need for specialised companies to advise how best to protect its coastal installations.

“Maritime Security has become a serious issue in most countries today, particularly in those countries where petrochemical installations can be found along the shore.

This industry is of a critical importance to the strategic development and continued growth of the national economy of the respective countries.

However, resting on laurels is not something that comes easily to Scott and his team.

“In the boat-building industry it is very important to maintain constant sight of the market requirements,” he says. “You have to be up to date and even one step ahead of the competition.”

A.H.Parker & Sons (GB) Ltd - Parker Ribs 2 Rustic House, Hayes Lane, Slinfold, West Sussex, RH13 0ST

Telephone: + 44 (0)1403 780470 Email: info@parkerribs.com Website: www.parkerribs.com

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| X-RAY GENERATORS & CONTROLLERS

X-RAY

GENERATORS

CONTROLLERS

TUBES

Gulmay is a world leader in the manufacture of high frequency, high voltage x-ray generators and controls widely used in security screening applications

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ulmay is a privately owned British company which has pioneered the design of innovative x-ray generators and controls for over 30 years, with over 15,000 installations around the world. Operating from corporate headquarters in the U.K. and from facilities in the U.S. and China and together with a worldwide network of distributors, Gulmay provides first-class service and support to our customers globally.

Gregory Budner BS. MBA. VP New Business Development at Gulmay Ltd. works to provide new business opportunities and product extension ideas to increase revenue for this already highly successful company.

Our goal is to set the standard for excellence in the design and production of high voltage generators and controls. Every Gulmay product is manufactured to the highest standards and conforms to the strictest of quality assurance programs in a manner that minimizes our potential impact on the environment.

Gulmay generators lead the field in terms of accuracy, stability and repeatability of supply which is critical in today’s demanding industrial applications and environments. Average MTBF figures of 28,000 hours, 100% duty cycle, output drift of less than 1% over 8 hours of operation are all crucial determining factors when choosing a power supply for demanding security screening applications.

Gulmay’s unique modular design philosophy utilising oil filled high voltage tanks means cost effective and efficient service and repair is possible in the field, reducing the overall cost of ownership and minimising product downtime.

Gulmay offers the widest choice of standard x-ray generators available. Innovations include the Microfocus range of x-ray generators which provided the world’s first dedicated power supply for demountable microfocus tubes: technology which is still used to this day by leading microfocus system manufacturers. Gulmay also designed the first dedicated power supply to suit the emerging range of small focal spot high powered x-ray tubes which were introduced early in the last decade and water cooled generators for use in high ambient temperatures.

Such innovation continues to this day with smaller, lighter and more efficient generators which enable our customers in turn to design more cost effective and efficient x-ray systems which keep them at the forefront of their industry.

Gulmay has taken its class-leading FC series generator and adapted it perfectly to suit the requirements of dual view x-ray screening system manufacturers.

By redesigning the generator

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housing and stacking the cathode generator on top of the anode unit the product footprint is halved which enables a smaller and improved baggage screening system.

Working closely with system manufacturers to refine and perfect x-ray operating parameters has succeeded in producing high quality images at low enough power to cool both tubes with one oil cooler which reduces the cost of the x-ray source system and brings with it greater efficiency.

Regardless of application – be it security screening, non-destructive testing, gauging, or sorting, system up time is crucial to every organisation. Gulmay’s product reliability is outstanding and offers piece of mind to system manufacturers and end users alike. Our design philosophy enables localised repair as opposed to factory-only repair meaning that response can be provided more quickly when needed to ensure maximum system working time.

We also ensure an upgrade path is available for all of our products that are no longer in production meaning lower cost of ownership in the long term.

Gulmay is constantly striving to innovate and improve our range of products. Smaller, lighter and more efficient generators for security screening applications is just one example of how we are

working to assist our OEM customers as they strive to produce class leading systems. Our ability to supply turnkey system packages with x-ray sources and coolers streamlines the purchasing process and results in a perfectly optimised x-ray package ready for immediate use.

At Gulmay our aim is to form long term relationships with all our customers based upon a stable proven business model developed over the last 35 years. Working closely with our customers to understand their needs and using our innovative design philosophy to tailor products to meet demanding requirements.

The close attention to detail from project inception through to design, manufacture and on time delivery provides our customers with long term confidence and peace of mind.

The growth in demand for Gulmay products has enabled Gulmay to embark upon an ambitious programme of development and growth. We expect to see Gulmay double in terms of sales revenue during the next two to three years as we continue to cement our position as the world’s leading x-ray high voltage power supply manufacturer.

Address: GULMAY Limited Cyan House, 1 Canada Road, Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7JL

Telephone: +44 01932 339850 Fax: +44 01932 339855 Website: www.gulmay.com SECURITY INSIDER | 13

| Tracking Technology

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The hunt for security

racking technology and its use in the transport sector is constantly evolving, but no matter what the changes, as Ben Liffen, Managing Director at Switzerland’s Hunter Global Tracking knows, there’s no feeling you learn to appreciate more than security.

“The founder of HGT has over 30 years’ experience in transport in developing countries.” Ben explains. “The need for secure tracking across dangerous terrain was vital to ensure cargo reached the destination safely and on time.

“Our products can boast of being the most intelligent out there with the best battery life. They do more than just track; they can be a real support tool, like an extra man in the field.”

Ben explains that many companies still rely on an additional power source to power their trackers, or use a battery that only lasts six months. “Ours can go from 9-15 years, easily, with easy click-on installation; each device can do a multitude of tasks; when it’s finished the journey, simply take it off and stick it under another container or trailer for the next job.”

He also points out that HGT devices can be slotted in

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seconds behind a container door, tracking from the inside. Built in sensors will also instantly warn against doors opening; added to this is the ease of no cables or wires.

HGT, says Ben, only concentrates on the recent, technologically advanced tracking units using long-life

batteries or solar-powered.

“Tracking units powered by vehicle batteries are just not worth the while; thieves can easily cut wires and the shipper loses cargo.

“We also have an easy payment method. We don’t do monthly billing and you get no surprise bill. When you buy our trackers, you get your own tracking platform and devices configured to fit

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your needs, with sufficient monthly data allowance on each device and no extra costs for 24 months.

“So you simply make one payment and then you are tracking, no nasty bills. After the 24 months has passed all you do is chose your data bundle to suit your needs. Very cheap and no overwhelming costs each month.” All HGT devices come with world coverage, some in full satellite versions too. Where there is low GPS/GRSM signal there will be satellite coverage; ideal for those that venture offshore or across barren deserts.

Hunter Global offers expert tracking solutions.

But what are the challenges facing today’s operators?

“Devices are not hardwired to one asset, they are a great cost saving as they can be removed and placed to do a multitude of tasks. They are all small enough to be hidden and still have superior battery capacity. So you can get on with business and have a quick, instant overview and control of where your consignment and asset is at any given time.” Ben concludes.

Visit us at Transec 2014 on Stand G46 14 Avenue Industrielle, 1227 Carouge, Switzerland

telephone: (+44)7791 324551 Website: www.hunterglobaltracking.com

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| PLASTIC CARD Solutions

For unbeatable quality

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rom plastic business cards to access-control cards, identity cards to event passes, Company Cards appears to do it all. Established 19 years ago and based in St Helens, the company supplies plastic cards to a wide range of organisations based in the UK and around the world.

Offering a wide range of plastic card manufacturing services to the UK and internationally, Merseysidebased Company Cards ranks among the country’s top manufacturer of short run plastic cards. access control, security, retail, memberships, and ID cards among others,” - says Tim.

However, Company Cards’ speciality lies in security-based products such as identity cards and RFID cards that include a selection of features from mag stripes, contactless chip technology and more traditional “All our cards are digitally-printed, methods such as Barcode and full colour to both sides with a QR codes. choice of gloss or matt laminate finish,” says Tim Scott, Company “We have recently become Cards managing director. partners with LEGIC Identsystems. As an approved With all plastic card LEGIC plastic card manufacturer manufacturing produced in we can now offer our clients house, Company Cards uses state- the full range of LEGIC card of-the-art digital technology to products.” says Hannah Scott produce high-quality, full-colour from sales and business cards with no minimum order development. quantity.

Swiss-based LEGIC Identsystems “We provide a range of plastic ranks among the leaders in the card products with a variety field of RFID and contactless of new technology, useful for people identification and,

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supplies hardware, software and services for a complete RFID solution. Its product portfolio includes transponder chips that support multiple industry standards such as LEGIC RF standard, ISO 15693 and ISO 144443 standards. Over 250 partner companies across the globe make up the LEGIC suppliers network.

“We are honoured to be part of such an impressive network of companies and feel that we have found our niche within the partner chain,” says Hannah. “As an official supplier of LEGIC RFID cards, we can offer short runs of pre-printed access control and photo ID cards, as well as blank white cards.”

Tim believes the reason for his firm being considered good to work with lies in its flexible approach towards meeting client requirements as well as its speedy production time.“We pride ourselves on a quick turnaround and personalisation to the core of the card meaning the design and technology is sealed under laminate material. Our dedicated account handlers also work alongside our customers to ensure their jobs are done to their exact specification from start to finish

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and delivered on time.”

Outlining Company Cards USP, Tim points to its ability to personalise onto the core of its cards, something which he says, a lot of its competitors cannot do.

“As we print digitally we can add personalisation to the core of the card, be that a number, barcode, image or name. This personalisation in then protected underneath the PVC laminate overlay to prevent the information wearing away over time, as in the case of surface printed data.”

“This feature enables our users to have more security as well as ensure the products last longer. The ability to digitally personalise RFID cards such Mifare, HiTag and LEGIC gives us something really special that we can offer to our clients.”

Commencing business as a two-member team with a small amount of machinery creating a basic range of cards, Company Cards has today developed into a work force of 27 staff members and a wide range of modern machinery that manufactures a variety of products for a multitude of clients.

It is proud of its reputation of being reliable and dedicated having earned certifications for ISO 9001 (Quality Control Standards), ISO 14001 (Environment Procedures) and ISO 27001 (Data Protection).

“We have grown because we are experts, trusted to deliver,” says Tim. “Our aim has always been to provide our customers with high quality, reliable plastic cards at an affordable price.”

“By choosing us our clients will not be disappointed,

Designed to work built to last. as we work with them to produce cards of their choice, for whatever purpose, be it a loyalty programme, identity card or an RFID card.”

For the future, Company Cards will continue on its journey to improve and develop new plastic card products.

“After major investments over the past 18 months in our newly-extended premises we are excited to see what the future holds.

“We will also be introducing new products in the very near future. We have been working on some new products for some time now, perfecting our production and testing our capabilities, such as our Eco cards. It will be exciting to now bring these to a wider market.”

“We are also keen to introduce more products that might be popular and well-sought after, ones we hear about through connections within the industry,” he adds.

“Ultimately, at the heart of all our endeavours lies our desire towards providing a brilliant service to all our customers. We aim to be pioneers in the plastic card industry.”

Company Cards Worsley Brow, Sutton, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3EZ

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| Burn Treatment Technologies

Water-Jel products are effective, versatile and approved for emergency first aid burn treatment in a pre-hospital setting.

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hen a burn occurs, there is a not a second to lose. Effective, versatile and approved for emergency first-aid burn treatment in a pre-hospital setting, the Water Jel emergency burn injury product line includes gel-soaked fire blankets, burn dressings, topical gels, burn kits, first aid products and more.

For over 30 years Water Jel has been manufacturing emergency burn dressings that have built a reputation for performing effectively and efficiently while meeting the demands of international burn associations and the exacting requirements of the emergency setting, irrespective of circumstance, location, patients age or severity of burn injury.

Using state-of-theart manufacturing and packaging equipment, expanded distribution facilities and high production

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capacities, Water Jel has manufactured and distributed emergency burn dressings for professional emergency medical and rescue personnel, both civilian and military worldwide.

“There are no other pre hospital emergency burn dressings that meet the exacting standards of Water Jel,” Patrick Bourke, severe burns life support and clinical educator in the use of Water Jel emergency burn dressings, states.

“The inclusion of herbal extract has been replaced by more advanced constituent components that provide a reliable base for the initial emergency treatment of the burns patient as they enter what can potentially be a very intensive management pathway.”

Water Jel’s flagship product was the first water-based gel developed for burns.

Indeed, the company’s innovative and diverse set of products make it the burn care industry leader.

“Burn patients are potentially the most damaged patients within the trauma spectrum of injuries, it is critically important to cool the burn damage efficiently and effectively as soon as possible to prevent ongoing tissue destruction,” says Bourke.

Water Jel burn dressings are the original emergency burn dressings and have over 30 years of experience manufacturing and developing pre hospital burn dressings that can be used on all age groups, do not require pre cooling or re saturation with water and can be used in both the civilian and military arena.

“Water Jel burn dressings provide the possibility of achieving all the necessary requirements, thereby providing the potential of a much better outcome for the burn patient.”

An internationally-recognised expert in the pre-hospital care and treatment of the emergency burn patient, Bourke travels the world physically and virtually through current electronic media to lecture and teach medical professionals from the first responder to the physician. He is also a published author, clinical researcher and educator and a respected member of the British Burn Association (BBA) International Society of Burn Injuries (ISBI), The American

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Burn Association (ABA), The Australia and New Zealand Burn Association (ANZBA), and several other international emergency response associations.

Speaking of his role at Water Jel, Bourke says: “As a clinical educator in severe burn injury management to emergency services worldwide, it is necessary to keep up with the most advanced requirements as laid down by the international burn associations.

“Burn injury management is very expensive to both the patient and the emergency medical system supporting the burn patient. In addition, treatment research is ongoing by all who are involved with the burn injury pathway, from the initial responding paramedic to the physiotherapist at the end of the management programme.”

He is, however, excited about Water Jel’s new and upcoming products and programmes. The company has very recently launched, what according to Bourke, is the most advanced emergency burn dressings on the market, introducing a new formulation to meet the current exacting standards laid down by new incoming medical device standards throughout Europe.

“Water Jel HA dressings are now available in a crystal clear gel with no clinical odour, the clarity of the gel now allows the receiving emergency department (ED) clinicians visualise the burn injury without having to remove the sterile cooling gel as it continues to provide comfort to the patient prior to debridement.”

The Carlstadt (US)-based Water Jel Technologies has also just finalised a three-year programme of development and research to launch its new emergency burn dressings.

elit etiam in Its HA First Responder range is now available to all emergency medical and rescue personnel for the initial management of all categories of burn injury including superficial, partial, deep partial and full thickness, irrespective of age and location.

The company will also be launching a new advanced range which, Bourke says, would go beyond the current requirements for severe burn injury management in the pre hospital setting.

“Water Jel Technologies has a very exciting programme of development, as the new emergency burn dressings are now coming on the market place, there are new allied product going forward for trial and testing, with the aim of providing trust comfort for the burn-injured patient and the responding paramedic irrespective of their location and circumstance.

“Worldwide the incidence of death from burn injury is diminishing, but the incidence of burn injury is on the increase, whether it is domestic, industrial or in conflict, when exposed to extreme heat the human body burns exactly the same way, the burn injuries are very debilitating for the patient and very expensive for the receiving emergency medical system.

“Where burn injuries are concerned immediate and effective response is paramount for both the patient and the emergency system supporting their onward path towards a more positive outcome.”

Water-Jel Europe LLP. Unit 3&4 The Mead Business Centre • Mead Lane • Hertford, Herts • SG13 7BJ.

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| Asset Management and Key Security

FOR SECURITY THAT COUNTS An established Midlands-based limited company operating for two decades, Keytracker has been supplying key and asset management control systems to a variety of industries spanning from automotive dealers to estate agents and from police stations, to councils, universities and hospitals.

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ounded in 1996 and situated in the West Midlands, Keytracker provides cost effective mechanical and electronic key control systems for the work place, ensuring improved key security and asset management.

“We pride ourselves on our ‘can do’ attitude where we strive to solve your problems as quickly and easily as possible without breaking the bank, our innovative Monthly Rental option which is available across the whole range means you can be managing your keys from just 10 pence per key per week“

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“Keytracker is a global supplier of secure key and asset management solutions. We offer the widest range of solutions from complex, integrated systems, with intelligent software, that provide maximum security, audit trails and one touch access, to simplistic, low cost, efficient mechanical solutions,” says company representative Helen Bell.

“Whatever the requirement we can work together with customers to design a system that meets their needs and budget,” Bell has been part of the original Keytracker team that developed the foundations for the business plan and implementation of the operating systems, which ultimately created the Keytracker of today.

Keytracker systems can be fully-integrated with a number of current management systems including Gemini and Kerridge.

The company also provides a key control software product that allows users to add staff members, key and asset information into the current database, therefore allowing tracking of key and asset movements in detail.

Bell says: “The software will create an audit trail allowing users to monitor movements, export reports and give at a glance information on who is using which keys or assets. The intuitive software is extremely easy to use and can be used alongside other Keytracker products.”

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The firm offers a range of products and services within its speciality areas, which are key and asset management control systems. They include E-systems, iLockerz, Key Control Software, and Mechanical systems.

Expanding on the products, Bell says: “Our electronic key systems, or E-systems, enhance security for large quantities of keys, combining state of the art hardware, alongside intuitive admin software.

“All contents secured within the Electronic Systems can be continuously monitored, helping you to successfully track and manage your keys and assets with complete audit trails, instant reports or alerts, restricted access and 24 hour support. There are also additional security options available in the form of fingerprint and swipe card access, ensuring complete, secure key and asset management.”

The two electronic key systems Keytracker provides are the restricted and unrestricted systems. “The ‘Restricted Key Access System’ provides complete key and asset security by physically restricting access to certain keys, locking the keys into the board so that only authorised members of staff can obtain specific keys or assets.”

The iLockerz offer a simpler and more effective way to secure, track, and manage shared portable equipment such as laptops, ipads and other hand-held devices .

“Our innovative iLockerz systems are available in three configurations and are designed to save the time and money that is wasted when keys, laptops, tablets, and valuable equipment is missing,” says Bell.

The iLockerz systems can be used to securely loan any digital equipment, secure, and charge personal equipment and provide audit trails.

“The RFID Airlock technology is used within large storage areas such as workshops, stores, armories or containers,” points out Bell. “This type of RFID technology tracks the movement of users and equipment in and out of the chosen area and is typically used within military bases, hospitals, building sites, manufacturing facilities and other similar large scale operations.”

The Key Control Software meanwhile is designed to either work in conjunction with Keytracker’s systems or as a stand-alone key management web application.

Says Bell: “The software is simple and easy to use and can be tailored to suit any organisation’s needs and requirements. It is ideal for companies with high volumes of keys and is offered with a cost-effective solution for key management that’s easy to install and simple to operate throughout any business.”

Keytracker’s Mechanical Systems meanwhile are power-free and were created to provide an effective way to organise and manage keys for customers who do not require a sophisticated system.

“The ‘peg in-peg out’ board offers instant identification of who has the keys, ensuring you will never waste time searching for keys again. The system is completely scalable and can be continually built up to house more keys,” states Bell.

Visually, the coloured access pegs can be considered well-suited for identifying individuals, teams, shifts, or departments as it works by providing each employee with their individual access peg to unlock the keys required.

“This prevents keys being misplaced along with showing authorised personnel who exactly has which keys,” says Bell.

“There are also other, additional safety options available in the form of our secure key cabinets,” she adds.

Bell emphasises that for Keytracker, customer satisfaction remains pivotal when measuring the success of their products or services and that it would leave no stone unturned to ensure its customers always enjoy a first-class experience when working with the company.

“What separates us in the market place and has been the reason for our existence is our commitment to our customers, being their solutions partner and listening to their challenges,” says Bell. “This will never change.

“We have worked with emergency services and high-profile security and estate management firms to provide reliable secure solutions to manage and protect high value assets and targets.

“They choose us because our systems are of a high standard and that we are able to offer them the time and expertise to ensure that they have the correct system for their needs, and the training and support to allow them to get the most from it.”

Station Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands. B65 0JY. Telephone: (0)121 559 9000 | Email: sales@keytracker.co.uk | Website: www.keytracker.com SECURITY INSIDER | 21

| Environmental Control Solutions

THE COOLING INFLUENCE ON NAVAL APPLICATIONS Unrivalled in the supply of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment for naval applications, JCI Navy Systems has environmentally-friendly equipment in service on over 1,300 ships worldwide, including all NATO nuclear-powered submarines.

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specialist division of Johnson Controls, JCI Navy Systems is dedicated to the design, manufacture and delivery of HVAC&R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration) systems for warships, submarines and their support vessels. Its equipment can be found on hundreds of ships across the globe including all NATO nuclear submarines and the majority of NATO conventional submarines and surface combatants.

“Navy Systems is unequalled in experience with the soul mission of standing behind our products and services. From a small refrigeration plant for a coastal patrol vessel to a complete HVAC package for an aircraft carrier, we have the solution,” says Carl Bookless, sales manager at the firm.

JCI Navy Systems’ products and solutions include total turn-key package, navy magnetic bearing chillers, chilled water plants, air treatment units, air filtration units, fan coil units, including but not limited to all other HVAC equipment, and provision plants.

The company also benefits from being a member of $40-billion turnover Johnson Controls, which has more than 125 years’ experience in the HVAC field and a staff of 160,000 employees to deliver on all its commitments.

“Our systems and applications play an extremely important role in keeping sailors comfortable, and their weapons functioning in difficult and sometimes hostile environments,” states Bookless.

Sailors in ‘closed down’ conditions on surface ships or spending long periods of time below the surface in submarines can now work in carefully-controlled environments , whatever the extremes of temperature outside the vessel. Modern command and control systems require fail-safe cooling to work effectively and reliably.

All equipment supplied by Navy Systems is designed, manufactured, tested and installed to meet the very specific demands of customers working in this challenging and unique environment.

“We apply our extensive experience of shipboard air conditioning and refrigeration systems to ensure that knowledgebased solutions are applied to naval vessels of all kinds, from submarines to aircraft carriers. We can design and/or manufacture equipment to meet the stringent naval requirements of any application.”

All equipment produced by JCI Navy Systems is manufactured to the highest quality standards, adds Bookless.

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Together, We’re There….

Helping People Achieve More “Whether it is a bespoke design to meet exacting criteria demanded by a submarine, or a commercial off-theshelf product more suited to a fleet auxiliary vessel, our applications are made to meet the most exacting of standards.”

Indeed, JCI Navy Systems’ long term association with the Royal Navy, based on innovation, consistency, and reliability, is a prime example of the company’s commitment to its products and services along with longterm customer care and satisfaction.

Through the partnership it maintains with BAE Systems, JCI builds many of the Navy’s vessels at its yards in Barrow and Glasgow.

“Our systems can be found on eight of the original 16 Type 23 frigates, and the new Type 45 destroyers, as well as in Vanguard, Trafalgar, Swiftsure and Astute Class submarines.

In addition, they are also available on the LPDs Albion and Bulwark, and the Royal Fleet auxiliary vessels Wave Knight and Wave Ruler,” says Bookless.

Submarine systems as regularly used by the Royal Navy must have air distribution, purification and conditioning systems that function properly 24-hours-a-day, making submarines habitable for the crew, which can be up to 120 strong. The equipment also helps a submarine to maintain stealth, thus minimising the possibility of detection.

A major innovation in cooling plants is the development of the magnetic bearing compressor, a navy-suitable compressor using magnetic bearings instead of conventional ball or roller bearings.

“Smaller than an equivalent capacity screw or centrifugal compressor, the machine effectively only has one moving part that is always in perfect balance with zero frictional losses. This means it doesn’t need a lubrication system – it operates oil free.

“It also means that these machines produce almost undetectable levels of vibration and virtually no noise,” says Bookless.

To accompany this technology JCI has developed a low vibration air handler with a G1-balanced fan assembly.

This aligns with the magnetic bearing technology further enhancing the low noise and vibration signature of the installed platform.

“JCI expects this technology to play a big part in the evolution of undetectable submarines, something that most navies have searched for. It means high reliability is offered, with MTBF of 100,000 hours of operation.”

In addition to serving the Royal Navy, JCI also supplies directly to other navies around the world including the US, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Taiwan, Korea, and Malaysia.

To ensure its products are crafted to the highest levels of specification and endurance, JCI places special emphasis on design. Its engineers are aware of the critical importance the designs of on-board systems are to the crews of modern warships.

The company also offers a complete through life support package for naval ships, including all preventative and corrective maintenance for the complete HVAC&R system and a spares inventory held and controlled by JCI. “You can rest assured that our global support infrastructure will ensure that vessels are kept operational wherever they may be deployed. Our support network can conduct equipment installation, setting to work, maintenance, repairs and retrofits anywhere in the world.”

JCI also offers financing and lease arrangement to further add value allowing linear support costs with low capital expenditure therefore providing clients with a fixed budget, low risk approach to support.

For more information.

Tel: +44 (0) 845 108 0001 Email: serviceinfo.uki@jci.com Website: www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk SECURITY INSIDER | 23

| PERIMETER SECURITY

Solutions for a safer world

Designers and manufacturers of a wide range of PAS 68 and DOS K-rated crash-tested and highsecurity, Yorkshire-based Heald supplies anti-terrorist perimeter security solutions worldwide.

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ounded in 1986, Heald has a wealth of experience in the manufacture of a variety of barrier systems and barricades. A worldleading perimeter security technology company, its range includes crash road blocker, telescopic security posts, retractable security bollards, perimeter security equipment, automatic and manual security barriers, static bollards, manual telescopic bollards, automatic rising bollards, security traffic bollards, car park barriers, vehicle barricades, truck stoppers and road blockers, and traffic flow plates.

“Our track record is proven and hard for other companies to surpass,” says Debbie. Heald, Director, There are a lot of security threats in the recent era and that is where our products come in, they are designed to combat these threats and are proven to be a quality, effective solution.

“We are renowned in the industry for being providers of the highest quality, most innovative security technology products on the market. We back this up with outstanding levels of customer service.”

From its base in Yorkshire, Heald designs, manufactures and installs award-winning products. The company specialises in providing the best perimeter security technology solutions on the market, says Debbie.

“Because we design and manufacture all of our security products in house, we are able to offer an unmatched level of quality to our customers. Along with our unique, award-winning designs this means that Heald products are of the very highest standard.

“We have satisfied clients all over the world and are constantly looking to expand and make inroads into new markets. At Heald, we pride ourselves on providing a full perimeter security technology service, ensuring that our clients have a positive experience from start to finish.”

Heald backs its products with superior post-sale service, says Debbie .

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“We offer full-fitting service for all of our roadblockers and bollards and we can also provide comprehensive servicing and maintenance packages.”

Heald’s in-house manufacturing and design process endeavours to ensure that all its products meet the highest standard criteria and are backed by excellent customer relations to ensure clients receive the best service.

“Our award winning range of high security products offer great reliability along with world leading security and our control and monitoring systems give users simple, streamlined operation.”

Indeed, Heald offers a full package for hostile-vehicle mitigation.

The package includes trained operatives surveying the client site and advising on the most appropriate solution that should meet their needs.

“Our range of high security products includes surface and shallow-mounted bollards, shallow mount roadblockers and the world’s only 30 tonne tested

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founded over 25 years ago in 1986 roadblocker, our HT1-Commander.

Our Hydra control and monitoring system will provide a robust and streamlined interface solution.

“Using Heald perimeter security technology allows our customers confidence and peace of mind that their assets are as well protected from hostile vehicle attack as possible.”

For instance, Heald’s HT2-Matador is the only surface mounted automated sliding bollard system on the market to be crash-tested to the international IWA 14-1 standard and its predecessor, the HT1-Matador was the only product of its kind to be tested to the then current PAS68 standard.

“Simply put, for stylish, crashtested surface mounted automated security our Matador is the only option.”

Heald also offers the HT1-Raptor, which combines the PAS68 tested security of a roadblocker with the flexibility of a shallow-mount bollard and the HT1-Commander, which is the only roadblocker on the market successfully crashtested against a 30-tonne truck travelling at 80 kph.

The company has also recently brought to market the Hydra remote control and monitoring system.

and control our automated roadblockers and bollards via tablet, laptop or desktop PC, mobile phone app or via text message.

It streamlines interaction between user and product and will intelligently control arrays of blockers or bollards to ensure the highest level of security is always provided,” states Debbie.

Heald’s team of in-house designers and engineers are constantly seeking both to improve the existing products as well as develop new ones.

“Our ongoing research programme ensures that we are always abreast of advancements in manufacturing and security technology and our products have won a range of security and innovation awards,” says Debbie.

“We are constantly striving to push the boundaries of security technology, developing products which make crash tested perimeter security a viable option in a wider range of locations than ever before and adding layers of interaction for the end user which help to simplify and streamline day to day operation.”

The company’s quality and reliability is also backed by an array of accreditations it holds. This includes ISO 9001: 2008, a BestCERT gold award for customer satisfaction, CSCS, CHAS Health & Safety and Safecontractor certification. It has memberships with the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, the BSI (British Standards Institute), PSSA and Constructionline. Its full range of PAS 68/ K12-K8/ASTM/IWA 14-1 anti-terrorist barricade roadblockers and bollards hold the Secured by Design licence from ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers).

“We are constantly pushing the boundaries with revolutionary new products and are renowned for our exemplary manufacturing. Our emphasis is on quality, reliability and longevity. We have units still in the field after over twenty years and more being installed all over the world. At Heald, we constantly prove that our hard earned reputation is well deserved.”

“The Hydra allows users to access

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| Power Solutions

POWERING ON WITH NEARLY 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

LIPS 14, Lincad’s most energy Caravel Mk2, Lincad’s new cutting edge multi-chemistry charger

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dense product to date

privately-owned British company with proven expertise in the design and manufacture of bespoke batteries, chargers and power management systems, Lincad has established a firm reputation with customers and the industry at large.

Providing a full product design and manufacturing service for bespoke power systems, Surrey-based Lincad has the ability and experience to manufacture batteries, chargers and power management systems for a large range of industrial sectors and applications.

An ISO 9001 accredited company established in 1986, Lincad has proven expertise in battery chemistry and systems, hardware and software engineering. Operating out of two sites in the South East of England, its main customers are the UK MOD, UK Defence Primes and Strategic Military and Defence Partners.

“We are at the forefront of battery technology and design,” says Peter Slade, project manager at Lincad.

“Design and manufacture of all products takes place on site with in-house PCB manufacturing and inspection equipment ensuring that we consistently supply products that are built and tested to the highest standards. We also have extensive experience in developing products where electromagnetic compatibility may be critical.”

“Rest assured, if an application requires electrical power, then we can offer a solution,” he adds.

The company prides itself on its reputation as a leader in the supply of specialist batteries, chargers and power management systems for military applications.

“We are proud of the fact that our products are used in national and international defence and security,” says Slade.

Attributing Lincad’s goodwill in the market to working closely with its customers, he says the approach helps ensure that customers receive the optimum power solutions that meet their system operational requirements.

“We are distinguished by the closeness with which we work with our customers, from product inception to product completion to product support, and with our key suppliers, including the major global cell manufacturers, which enables us to select the best available cells for any chosen application.”

Since 2000, Lincad has been developing and extending its LIPS (lithium-ion power system) range of batteries with tens of thousands of units seeing service in all corners of the globe.

The LIPS 14 is the latest and smallest addition to the LIPS range and is Lincad’s most energy-dense product to date at 160Wh/kg. With a capacity of 9Ah and fully ruggedised, it weighs just 620g with a volume of only 0.36L. Shortlisted for the Security Innovation Award 2015, the LIPS 14, according to Slade, demonstrates Lincad’s continued position at the forefront of battery technology and design.

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LIPS 10, 11 and 12, part of the LIPS range first developed in 2000

Power Scavenger which charges batteries from any available DC input

“ The level of expertise and innovation demonstrated by our range of batteries is also evident in our battery chargers,” he says.

“For example, the new Caravel Mk2 Charger is an enhanced, cutting-edge replacement for its predecessor, the Caravel Charger, which has seen front line service with British and international armed forces for 15 years.”

Offering multi-chemistry charging of intelligent and passive batteries, the Mk2 makes it possible to bring an entire battery fleet under the management umbrella of a single charging unit.

Lincad’s new Power Scavenger meanwhile offers an all-purpose solution to mobile power management in any situation where reliability, lightweight and ease of use are critical. “ The Power Scavenger is capable of charging different battery types from any DC input such as solar panels, a vehicle or other batteries.”

Striving for excellence and innovation is a key aspect of Lincad’s business. For instance, to stay ahead in battery technology and design developments, the company has invested in building up its in-house expertise.

“We have a number of loyal staff who have been with us for a long period of time, providing a wealth of experience,” states Slade. “We also continuously investigate both established and emerging technologies to see how the introduction of new components and materials can improve product performance.”

Indeed, through a process of mechanical refinement and the use of cutting-edge cell technology and electronic design, Lincad has consistently delivered products that have enabled a reduction in the load that soldiers in the field have to carry and, crucially, has achieved this with no loss of efficiency or reliability.

“We are at the vanguard of what we do and we aim to stay there. Our proven ability to integrate the latest cutting-edge technologies in the design of our products ensures that performance is continually taken to new limits as we continue to produce lighter, more powerful batteries with faster, more flexible charging solutions.” “ The end user is always at the forefront of our minds, and anything that we can do to help them in their role can only be a good thing.”

As a result of its commitment to research into established, new and emerging technologies, Lincad continually aims to develop more powerful and lightweight battery systems that can be charged faster and more efficiently, providing the end user with increased mobility and flexibility.

For the future, Slade expects Lincad to continue to keep a close eye on sector growth and on new opportunities for product development and sales, leveraging its expertise wherever there is a requirement for a power management solution, however big or small the application may be.

“We will continue to work closely with cell manufacturers, testing the latest products and where applicable introducing them into new product designs for a range of applications.”

“Whilst we are always open to new opportunities, Lincad will obviously continue to support the UK MOD. We are proud of our heritage and the military products that we have developed over the last 30 years, and that relationship will continue,” he adds.

LINCAD LTD. 331 Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale, Surrey, GU12 5QF Tel: +44 (0)1252 894600 Fax: +44 (0)1252 522741 Sales Enquiries: sales@lincad.co.uk General Enquiries: enquiries@lincad.co.uk Website: www.lincad.co.uk

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| Radiation Detection Training

Safe Training Systems Ltd

Founded specifically for the development and manufacture of training simulators for ionising radiation monitoring instruments, Berkshire-based Safe Training Systems combines outstanding product creativity with cutting-edge technology.

The STS Safe-Series range of field survey simulators.

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n innovative SME-based in Wokingham, Berkshire, Safe Training Systems LTD (STS) specialises in the development and manufacture of training instruments (simulators) for the nuclear, homeland security and emergency service sectors. It produces simulators for radiation training, a contamination monitoring solution and a field survey solution.

Established in 1991by a talented and experienced group of individuals from backgrounds as varied as chemistry, physics, engineering and finance. STS today has firmly established itself as a leader in its field.

With a proven track record in developing new products, it has successfully gained recognition for its innovation through grants from the Dti and TSB and awards including a silver one from the European Environmental Press.

Now, in its 25th year of business, the company trades in the UK, US, Europe, Asia and Australia and its products have a dedicated clientele globally.

“We have always strived to make realism the underpinning factor behind all of our simulators,” says Jim Ward, operations director at STS, commenting on the company’s unique ability and what sets them apart in the marketplace.

“Our belief is that whilst it is easy to replicate an instruments looks and displays, the crucial part is to make the instrument behave as the real one would.”

“Radiation in this instance poses a number of problems to simulate, you can’t see it, you can’t smell it and you can’t touch it, in some instances you can stop it with a piece of paper and in others only with lead shielding – a real simulation challenge.”

Contamination monitoring can be a difficult task as areas of contamination can be small, hard to detect and physically transferred to other surfaces. The STS solution enables all these aspects to be demonstrated.

Explaining the working of the STS solution, Ward says: “A simulated instrument and probe are used to detect a small gas cloud generated from a clear, odourless, harmless liquid applied to a surface.

The cloud sits close to the surface and in a small area, therefore the trainee must monitor carefully to detect it.

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Simulating confidence in radiation equipment This cross-contamination is probably the single biggest issue facing operators carrying out monitoring, PPE is never comfortable or well-fitting so the chance of accidently transferring contamination is significant and the STS system is ideal for demonstrating this.

The second solution, Ward says, is for Field Survey simulation.

“In this instance, the STS system utilises a miniature source, which generates a radio signal and a receiver that is built into the simulated instrument.

The simulator uniquely has an array of antenna which enables the received signal to be seen from a full 360 sphere around the instrument. The same technology operates in the source giving an isotropic field pattern – just as real radiation does.”

The use of radio waves also enables demonstration of the inverse square law and of the properties and characteristics of shielding. All the devices work together so that up to 16 survey instruments and dosimeters can

interact with one or more sources.

The system allows workers to train for tasks within a radiation zone without accumulating any dose and so reducing their real dose when a job is completed.

“Training simulators are now fundamental to learning and on more than one level,” Ward continues.

“Trainees respond far better to skills learnt through physical learning than desktop theory. The very principles of ALARP (as low as reasonably possible) mean that training with real sources exposes students and trainers to unnecessary dose.”

Simulation- based training allows trainers to create one-off scenarios where students can be put into a radiation field far above anything they would normally face and to activate dose and rate alarms on their equipment that they will hopefully never see in reality.

In its quest for excellence, STS has continually strived to bring new technology to the market.

“Fundamental understanding of our customers’ requirements, practices and even finances has all played a part in moving products to market,” Ward states. “Aligned with this STS has recruited in house expertise and utilise an extensive range of sub contract experts in the development of new products.”

*STS specialises in the conversion of standard instruments for training purposes. The STS ELECTRA is one of our most popular instruments designed to replicate the response and characteristic of the real Thermo Electra.

Contact Us Safe Training Systems Ltd Holly House, Maidenhead Road Wokingham, Berkshire England, RG40 5RR Tel: 01344 483 563 E-mail: sales@safetrainingsystems.com Website: www.radiationsimulation.com

The company is now developing simulators based on the Thermo RadEye, both the SX version to work with a simulated probe and the G10 survey instrument. Following on from the success of its multichannel simulator, it is also working on an identifier solution to simulate the likes of FLIRs’ Identifinder.

“STS has always been customercentric. If we had a motto it would be: The answer is yes – what’s the question?,” says Ward.

Recent developments have seen STS moving into the Asian market, which it expects would allow for a substantial proportion of its future business. “This venture would of course bring its own challenges, ones of cultural differences, working practices and customer service but life was never meant to be easy, was it?,” says Ward.

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| science and research

Nuclear specialist, covering both civilian and defence sectors, across the complete lifecycle from new build, through operations and maintenance, to final decommissioning and waste management.

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uvia’s heritage dates back to the beginning of the UK nuclear industry and since then the business has grown to become a trusted provider of services to a range of UK and international clients.

We have developed a reputation for safe, highquality delivery of practical solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Internationally, we provide programme management, consultancy and radiological protection services to commercial clients, government bodies and international agencies, which is made possible due to our worldwide network of resources, including Europe’s largest health physics team.

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science and research |

Nuvia Group benefits from being part of Soletanche Freyssinet, a world leader in specialised civil and geotechnical engineering, and a wholly owned subsidiary of VINCI, the world’s largest integrated concessions and construction group.

extension, component and facility design, fire protection, seismic protection, flood protection, ventilation and containment systems, radiological monitoring and a number of tailored training packages for highly regulated industries.

Nuvia’s range of services supports the full project lifecycle, with experience and expertise acting as an enabler to define overall strategies and develop concepts that provide customers with safe, effective solutions.

Nuvia helps to deliver the UK’s nuclear security and uses comprehensive and exacting safety, security and technical standards to operate in the most highly regulated of environments.

We use our engineering design and technical consulting capabilities to develop scheme designs with supporting safety and environmental justification. Postscheme design we offer a full engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model to enable project realisation right through installation and commissioning.

Our operational capability provides comprehensive support of plant operations, maintenance, life extension and waste management, and includes a wide range of decontamination, decommissioning, demolition activities and site remediation work.

Nuvia’s product catalogue offers an extensive range of cost-effective, off-the-shelf products, materials and design solutions to tackle a variety of requirements within a radiological environment. These include plant life

DEFENCE We supply nuclear engineering services to two of the Ministry of Defence’s main agencies.

At AWE Aldermaston, home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent, we have supplied nuclear engineering support for over 20 years. This has included providing staff from all engineering disciplines, project management and decommissioning.

Meanwhile, at Rolls-Royce, they have pioneered one of the most important technological advances in naval propulsion - the use of nuclear propulsion for the Royal Navy’s submarine flotilla. We supply nuclear engineering services to the programmes associated with the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant, including plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through-life support.

For more information : www.nuvia.co.uk

Switchboard: (0)1925 858 200

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| RADAR SYSTEMS

Advancements in technology of solid state radar systems and the important role they play in the transport sector will affect us all. Giles Crosse profiles how.

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elvin Hughes is dedicated to providing mariners, yachtsmen, soldiers, and security personnel with the most advanced navigation solutions and services available .

And, logically, enough, this can extend to building safety and security in the transport sector. This could mean detection and alert systems for trucks or wagons crossing borders at Calais or any number of transport applications. And, moreover, detection systems for the actual infrastructure – in the Channel Tunnel, or M25.

Whether on a perimeter, fence line or deployed on a vehicle, Kelvin Hughes radar systems can extend the detection horizon, giving operators more time to react. Radar and electro-optical security and surveillance camera solutions significantly extend the envelope of detection.

Rupert Swinhoe-Standen is the Regional Sales Manager for Kelvin Hughes Security Systems.

Following 17 years British Army experience culminating in command in the Royal Artillery, Rupert has garnered a wealth of commercial defence industry experience over 12 years operating both in the UK and overseas.

“There are now various radar manufacturers worldwide offering radar sensor devices as well as, in some cases, the software required for the application of border and perimeter security, surveillance, force protection and intruder detection. But not all radar devices are the same.” he begins.

“A few years ago we launched a solid-state radar (removing the need for a magnetron) called SharpEye™ and targeted the technology at the commercial marine market. Later with the development of an X-Band variant, the naval market was able to benefit from the technology in terms of a new highly capable situational awareness and navigation radar.”

Swinhoe-Standen explains that whilst the introduction of solid-state, low power

“Kelvin Hughes is a world leader in the design and supply of navigation and surveillance systems. It has been in the forefront for more than 250 years “

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yet highly capable coherent pulse radar has revolutionised the maritime radar domain, it could be argued that solid-state technology has been around for much longer in the form of land-based applications such as flat panel array radars or dishes.

Either way, the advantages for any security conscious transport operation are myriad.

“Most flat panel and dish type radars when used for border and perimeter security applications operate in the Ku, K or Ka-band.

However, these are potentially limited in range and highly susceptible to inclement weather such as heavy rain or sand storms.” he continues.

“Kelvin Hughes has recently applied the principles of its SharpEye™ system to produce a lightweight mobile radar, the SharpEye™ SxV, which is designed to overcome some of the problems referred to above in relation to surveillance applications.

“There are a number of important differences between this technology and traditional approaches. First, pulse radar (as opposed to FMCW models) gives simultaneous short, medium and long-range transmission and detection.

“Second, the provision of a rotating antenna provides 360-degree radar coverage.” Radar surveillance solutions for highways, bridges and tunnels, deployed in this way, giving reliable real-time alerting on day to day events and emergencies.

Today’s radar is able to process out (or filter) clutter without radar picture degradation, through the application of complex algorithms.

‘Clutter’ is a term used to describe unwanted returns such as rain, snow, sand and moving grass or, in a maritime environment, sea waves that may be hiding a tanker or tranportation vessel.

“Another distinct advantage of the new solid-state technology is its size and portability.” says Swinhoe-Standen. “It is now possible to produce and deploy a radar system small and light enough for multiple field-based scenarios.

“A critical infrastructure location surrounded by a fence line or a wall can be protected with 360-degree radar coverage either from a central mast or at optimum

positions on the perimeter.” Such a location might typically be a logistics’ firms depot, or a dispatch point.

He explains that elevated radar provides early warning of planned intrusion as well as the apparent point of breach. Should a response unit not be able to prevent an incursion, the radar will still track and follow intruders inside the compound, providing key information on the intruders’ intended destination.

“Radars can be mounted on a retractable mast fitted to a vehicle. Surveillance can then be conducted over a very wide area, with the surveillance patrol able to move its position based on intelligence, covering known incursion points and areas frequently targeted by intruders.”

In addition, simple CCTV or powerful electro-optical cameras can be combined with the radar on the same mast, providing an integrated solution. And, running on a windows platform the software is compatible with touchscreen interfaces.

“It displays radar video on a main screen area under laid with geo-referenced maps.

Integrated into the software is aerial imagery, and accepts open source maps and raster maps with fully customised local information.” Swinhoe-Standen concludes.

Contact Voltage, Mollison Avenue, Enfield, EN3 7XQ United Kingdom.

Phone: +44 19 9280 5200 Website: www.kelvinhughes.com

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| Lone Worker Protection Solutions

A LONE WORKER IS NEVER ALONE

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he reliance Project is the leading lone worker protection solution in the UK, entrusted with the security of over 50,000 lone workers from hundreds of public and private sector organisations. Delivered by Reliance High-Tech, the project safeguards the staff working in potentially dangerous situations on a daily basis, exposed to potential harassment, violence and intimidation.

Through live recording, monitoring and analysis of incidents by highly trained staff, all options can be considered and the appropriate response actioned instantly. These may vary in severity, including alerting the worker’s colleagues and management, recording for archiving or legal action and alerting the emergency services.

The team can pinpoint the precise location and alert the emergency services while capturing and recording everything that takes place. The wide range of Reliance devices and smart phone applications with different designs, features and functionality enabling you to choose exactly the right solution for your staff.

Lone worker security is paramount to staff confidence for carrying out their roles and delivering the highest quality service in the safest environment possible. This, in turn, promotes a dynamically supported workforce and great business.

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As the preferred supplier for lone worker protection solutions under an NHS Framework, rolled out across NHS Trusts within England and Wales, the comprehensive management and monitoring system is fundamental to the service’s function and efficiency.

Purchasing within the NHS framework agreement from Reliance reduces the time and costs associated with buying security products. It offers a trusted package of services that has already been competitively tendered according to EU guidelines (including prices, service levels, and quality standards).

So far, over 250 Trusts have implemented the scheme and none more eagerly so than South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) for example.

To date, the device has been allocated to over 1400 individual users within SEPT. These professionals regularly visit within the community and typically, the support of colleagues is minimal at these times.

This is an excellent endorsement of the quality of service provided in such a vital and fundamental institution of England’s healthcare.

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Other than public and private healthcare, protection and security is also provided in:

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Utilities Retail Healthcare Banking & Finance Local Government Social Care Transport and Logistics Housing

Why The Reliance Project?

The range of personal safety devices linked to the 24/7 dedicated monitoring centre will ensure you can find the most suitable package for your company. Unlike their competitors, they are the most accredited and compliant lone worker protection service in Europe. Using GSM and GPS technology, their devices incorporate audio channels, connecting you to the monitoring centre in real time.

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Remote Monitoring Accreditations Devices Network Connection Training Support & Helpdesk

Reliance Protect is the most secure and robust provider of end-to-end lone worker protection solutions across the UK. 1. Integrated alarm centre with exceptional response staff. They actively listen for as long as you need them, assessing all the facts, providing the appropriate response and support. Not automated responses or scripted advice from administrative staff. Their comprehensive skill set leads to being more involved and sensitive to the incident’s solution.

2. The Dynamic framework of the Reliance Project system allows it to be tailored to the most specific requirements.

Lots of resources and a streamlined system with expertise provides the most considerate and professional care.

Tightly controlled with S.L.A.’s, stringent quality controls and excellent maintenance of service values.

3. Customer Value for money, with all the online support and management resources available, cannot be found so comprehensively. A dynamic system provides client management with fully integrated records, monitoring, support, online training, and full time field training staff to ensuring your lone workers are comfortable with all the hard and software required. Competitively tendered to create a framework agreement, this trusted package of services, including device or application, airtime, 24/7 monitoring, training and support is all-inclusively priced from just £5.80 a month.

Contact Us Reliance High-Tech Ltd 100 Berkshire Place Winnersh Triangle Reading RG41 5RD

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| Tracking Technology

Compact, Lightweight, Durable and Simple to use Cameras

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innacle Response Limited was established in 2007 as the UK’s exclusive distributor of Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) products as well as the UK market leader for the supply of complete Body Worn Video Camera solutions.

ASP is world renowned for manufacturing products to the best possible quality. For over 5 years Pinnacle response has supplied the full range of ASP batons, handcuffs and restraints, torches, training weapons and accessories to over 80% of the UK’s Police Forces.

The latest product to come from this exceptional company is the PR5 Body Worn Video camera system. Pinnacle Response offer an unrivalled compact and practical solution for the UK Police and Security Personnel. These amazing cameras are activated by just a flick down of the shutter, from this it will start recording with the best audio and visual recordings available. The audio recordings taken on the PR5 are crystal clear so anything said by or to an officer or any user of the camera, is easy and clear to hear, the benefits of optimized sound quality are profound. Not only this but the visual aspects supported by this device is just as brilliant. With a 120 ° angle lens and a full colour 720p HD recording at 30 frames per second, it allows for optimum footage capture.

With all of the footage being recorded it has to be saved somewhere so, Pinnacle Response include an internal nonremovable SD card that enables the footage captured to maintain its integrity. This follows suit to the battery too. With either the SD card or the battery being removable the PR5 is tamperproof and with no buttons or wires to hamper the user it is the perfect device. Just plug it in via a USB port and your footage will be ready to view! There are no screens on the PR5 but this is beneficial due to the camera not being antagonizing to the public.

This body worn camera is brilliant for any user, especially those in the Police Force and other Security Personnel. By weighting only 120g and being so compact it doesn’t get in the way or cause any problems for the user. Not only this but, seeing as the camera is worn outside it is also water resistant, up to the standard of hoses and showers; all of this whilst still being able to record exceptional footage.

Not only do Pinnacle Response Limited provide ASP products

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“Instant protection at the swipe of a lens cover”

“PR5 - the best body worn video camera available” and have the impeccable PR5 on sale but they also supply leading transport agencies with security cameras.

Public transport is cheap and convenient for a lot of people, however, the experience is not always stellar. With the use of Pinnacle Response’s security cameras public transport can be an all-round safer and more pleasurable experience.

Security footage is an essential for every mode of public transport and can be beneficial to both the customers and the agencies. The footage caught on these brilliant cameras can supply revenue protection for the agencies as well as being able to catch any violent or anti-social behavior on camera so that any problems can be dealt with accordingly.

Pinnacle Response is a truly excellent company that has continuously supplied the best products on the market in the industry. Body worn cameras, such as the PR5, are an up and coming form of security that is being chosen by Police Forces from across the UK. They are a form of protection for the user, if someone was falsely accused the audio will have been captured, as well as a way of supplying evidence in a court, for example.

This company comes highly recommended as they really do supply only the best products on this market.

Pinnacle Response Unit 13, Harbour Court Heron Road Belfast BT3 9HB

sales@pinnacleresponse.com

+44 02895 320222

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| ME TAL DE TEC TION

“The global leader of walk-through, handheld and ground search metal detection.”

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arrett Metal Detectors™ is the global leader of walk-through, hand-held and ground search metal detection products and training for security and law enforcement applications. From the Olympic Games to U.S. and international airports, Garrett® has the proven knowledge, experience and reliable products to meet your security needs.

For 45 years we have engineered the most advanced metal detection products. Today, Garrett is the most recognized and trusted name in our industry. From our world-renowned Super Scanner® hand-held to our advanced PD 6500i™ walkthrough, we have engineered a superior line

recognized early on that commitment and loyalty to our customers would be our true source of success.

We have learned over the years that there is no price advantage program, special product feature or other promotional advantage that can replace a satisfied customer. We stand behind the idea that one happy customer can be more valuable than the most elaborate advertising campaign. Customer satisfaction will never go out of style and a company that is willing to provide it will always be held in high regard.

of metal detectors that give you practical solutions for your security checkpoint installations.

The Garrett name has come to stand for more than metal detection; it is a philosophy for unparalleled customer satisfaction. While it is true that we believed then, as we do now, that our metal detectors could lead the industry in capabilities and results, we

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For more information Telephone: 1-972-494-6151 (International) Email us: security@garrett.com Website: www.garrett.com

GARRETT SECURITY DIVISION

| Security and Policing

intelligent • expert • solutions An international provider of expert-led Corporate Investigation Management software for information management and procedural management in the public and private sectors, ABM Software solutions are designed for preventing and protecting organisations against criminal activity.

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ounded in 1992, ABM United Kingdom Limited develops software for the law enforcement, investigation and intelligence sectors around the world. Headquartered in Nottingham, the company has an office in Virginia, US (ABM America Incorporated).

Experts in intelligence and investigations, ABM Software is adept at making connections between the dots, which then allows them to help organisations focus their activity on high-impact areas.

“We identify problems and provide solutions for prevention, detection and disruption.”

Speaking on his company’s specialty, Managing Director Declan McGrath says: “We specialise in intelligence and investigative software that has been developed in partnership with our customers which include law enforcement agencies, public sector and commercial organisations.

Organisations involved in the processes of investigation, prevention, detection and disruption rely upon the effective management of all of their intelligence and information. ABM has worked, predominately with law enforcement to understand the intelligence flow and its requirements to deliver two key products namely abmpegasus™ and abmintellicase™.

“We provide solutions to clients that require investigative and intelligence management to counter crime, fraud, counterfeiting and smuggling operations across the globe, including the UK, Australia, US, and Europe.”

About 80 per cent of Britain’s Police Forces use ABM intelligence software and it provides the national intelligence system across Scotland, the Scottish Intelligence Database.

“abmpegasus™ is a suite of applications used by most police forces in the UK and other law enforcement agencies across the world. The modules within abmpegasus™ provide customers with the capability with which they can manage all of the RIPA legislative requirements in relation to

authorities, resources and data.”

The abmpegasus™ system provides an in-built capability to deliver mapping and charting analysis, including multiple data sets, which at the same time can be automatically and seamlessly linked to other organisational systems. At the ‘centre’ of abmpegasus™ is an intelligence capability that can act as either the repository for all RIPA-related intelligence or be deployed to capture all force intelligence.

“Our second offering, abmintellicase™, will help you manage all the details of incidents and investigations as well as provide you with intelligence into criminal activity. It will help your organisation with the information you need to defend and prosecute court cases, minimise your risks and protect your organisation from losses through brand protection, counterfeiting, fraudulent activity, non-compliance and infringements.”

The two systems are designed specifically to provide ABM customers with the reassurance that their information is accurately recorded, easily retrievable, and can be evaluated and analysed to highlight unusual or recurring activities or problem areas and identify priorities and solutions.

“In addition, the products’ in-built security provides the reassurance that only those who need to or are permitted to view certain data, will be able to do so as well as

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performing a full and complete audit with every action a user undertakes.”

The demand for ABM products and services have been in direct proportion to the constantly changing and evolving worldwide challenges faced by organisations and institutions globally with regards to terrorism and sophisticated local, national and international crime.

Businesses are desperately seeking for solutions that will enable them to pursue, prevent, protect and prepare as well as safeguard their brand and reputation.

“Through the delivery of expert and customer-led solutions we help reduce the vulnerability and the threat, harm and disruption such kind of criminal and malicious activities can have upon individuals and organisations alike.”

Because the world of crime is changing.

ABM is considered an industry lead when it comes to the areas of intelligence management and covert investigation software.

“In this regard we are currently undertaking research to determine how we can further enhance our product set and the findings of this will be shared during 2015.

To stay ahead in the race to provide customers the most sophisticated products using the most-recent technologies, ABM employs top tactics and top personnel, states McGrath.

“It’s quite easy to say ‘more of the same’ but our expertise and focus is shown on our website and all of our material: intelligent, expert, solutions.

relation to reducing their risk and improving productivity.

McGrath believes it is quite right for any company to focus upon what it is best known for and for what it does best.

“Our active customer user group provides us with detail regarding the future changes that are required to enable our products to remain at the leading edge of technology and functional requirements.

“Here at ABM we know we can support any organisation that is requiring software that will support them in the management of their intelligence, case, RIPA and analytical needs.

“ABM will certainly be doing that for a long time to come,” he promises.

“Additionally, our technical team ensures that ABM products can be deployed on a range of platforms, whilst remaining current with the most recent technological developments.”

Once future changes are identified, users are invited to ‘test drive’ the products and offer their feedback on the functionality offered. This methodology seems to have paid-off for ABM as it has ensured the development of its products with its customers has been undertaken in a ‘true partnership’, with both working together to optimise the product functionality and assist organisations in extracting maximum benefit from its use.

Relentless in its pursuit to provide top products and unique customer service, ABM constantly scans the environment to see where it can further support its current customers while providing opportunities to future customers in

ABM Bell House, Nottingham Science & Technology Park,, Nottingham NG7 2RL

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| LONE WORKER PROTEC TION

To register for the Lone Worker Safety Expo

Visit: www.loneworkersafetyexpo.com

SKYGUARD TO SHOWCASE ITS PRODUCT RANGE AT LONE WORKER SAFETY EXPO

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kyguard will be showcasing their exclusive range of personal safety devices and smartphone software at this year’s Lone Worker Safety Expo, held at the Olympia Conference Centre on 25th November.

Visitors to the show will be able to see live demonstrations of Skyguard’s product range on their stand, including the recently launched iPhone app, which converts the handset into a fully functional personal safety device. The app is an expansion of Skyguard’s range which includes software for Android, Blackberry, Symbian and Windows Mobile handsets, as well as analogue phones.

Skyguard will also be demonstrating the MySOS – Europe’s smallest and lightest safety device featuring GPS, GPRS, GSM and Mandown technologies. The key fob-sized MySOS, can be discreetly worn as pendant, attached to a belt or keyring, or as an ID badge using the clip-on accessory. The MySOS is also accredited to the highest industry standards; BS 8484 and ACPO’s ‘Secured by Design’ scheme.

HaLO maximises the survivability of crew by automatically illuminating all vehicle Both the MySOS and Smartphone software the equipment. user to raise an alarm in emergency at the touch of escape hatches, handles and vitalenable escape

button, to Skyguard’s purpose-built, 24/7, Incident Management Centre. Here, trained controllers can view the user’s GPS location and registered profile information, silently listen-in, and talk to the user if it’s safe to do so.

Controllers will follow the user’s personalised emergency procedures which could include escalating to the Emergency services, Skyguard’s National Response Service, or the employer’s own nominated contacts, and guide them to the user’s location.

As Skyguard owns and is certified to all three parts of the Lone Worker standard BS 8484 (the company, the device and the ARC), this enables them to provide the highest level of police response. As a result, Skyguard have secured Unique Reference Numbers (URN’s) for all the UK’s Police forces, giving them direct access to Police control rooms and bypassing the 999 service. This process guarantees a faster response in the event of an emergency and can often prove life-saving.

Skyguard’s Marketing Director, Will Murray said “With the addition of iPhone software to our range, Skyguard can now offer industry-leading solutions on every major smartphone operating system, as well as dedicated devices. We look forwarding to demonstrating our products and end-to-end service live, to visitors at the show.”

“Founded in 2000 to provide the best possible personal safety and backup service for lone working professionals and vulnerable individuals, Skyguard’s service is now seen by many as unrivalled. “

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| FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT

Chris Makin

Chartered Accountant | Accredited Civil Mediator | Accredited Expert Determiner

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chartered accountant with a vast range of experience, firstly as a general practitioner and then for over 25 years as a forensic accountant and expert witness, Chris Makin offers a range of skills and experience that can add value and provide solutions to those facing the legal process.

As can be seen from his CV, Chris Makin, who qualified as an accountant 40 years ago, has been a forensic accountant and expert witness for over 25 years. He acts frequently for claimants/applicants, defendants/respondents and as SJE. He has given expert evidence about 100 times.

Previously national head of litigation in a national firm, Chris practises as a commercial mediator, expert determiner, and forensic accountant in commercial, family and criminal cases.

As mediator, he has helped parties with problems over business purchase and sale, partnerships, contractual failings, professional negligence, construction, contracting, rights of way, boundaries, fees, defamation, fraud, housing disrepair, expensive motor cars, and probate.

“Mediation is now a very important stage in the litigation process, and it usually results in a prompt settlement to even the most complex and highly-charged disputes,” says Chris.

“I have mediated in some very challenging cases, where the parties even refused to sit in the same room at the start.” Despite these challenges, his personal settlement rate is running at about 80%. He is one of only about 60 chartered accountants to have received the accolade of accredited forensic accountant and expert witness at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) recognises him as an expert 1st tier, and he was for many years a contributor to Kemp & Kemp’s The Quantum of Damages.

His chapter on loss of profits for the self-employed and family company director, now out of print and available free on request, is considered an admirable summary of how businesses work, and is of benefit to lawyers in many fields, not just personal injury.

“Versatility is key to the role of a forensic accountant,” says Chris. “I offer a wide range of dispute resolution methods as an accredited forensic accountant, accredited expert witness, accredited mediator and accredited expert determiner.

“I find mediation particularly satisfying, when I am able to help others to settle their differences in their own way, thereby avoiding the horrors and expense of a trial.”

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“Customers had been lost, the vendors thought because the new owners didn’t know how to handle them; the purchasers were suspicious that the vendors knew the customers who would be lost, and they refused to pay the final instalment of the purchase price.”

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An award-winning chartered accountant, Chris has worked recently on many ‘structured collar’ cases, claiming consequential losses against Britain’s big banks.

He also has immense experience in matrimonial cases. “With business and share valuations being a large part in these cases, I can advise on tax-efficient ways to withdraw assets from the marriage.”

The criminal cases Chris has worked on involve money laundering, drug trafficking and taxation offences. He worked on the Barlow Clowes international investor fraud case, helping to secure Not Guilty verdicts for his client.

Providing an example of a mediation where his accountancy experience and in-depth knowledge played a key role, Chris says: “This was a company sale/purchase dispute.

The assets in an old-established engineering business were sold, with a review of the goodwill value after two years, dependent on how many customers had been retained.

Differences were narrowed, but agreement could not be reached. But the purchasers wanted to exercise an option to buy the freehold factory at £600,000 through their pension fund, not by the new company which held the option.

“For the new company to exercise the option the Stamp Duty would have been £24,000 at 4% with a second £24,000 payable when the factory was sold to the pension fund. The vendors agreed to have the option clause extended to the pension fund – that was no loss to them - and the saving of £24,000 was sufficient to close the gap, and so the mediation settled.”

In another mediation, a family company had the freehold of a retail shop which one brother had operated for many years, but he wished to retire. Another brother wished to buy the first brother’s shares so that the company’s main asset, the property, could be redeveloped. The developer brother came along with a fat cheque book, and the other brother with a form requiring signatures so that he could draw his company pension.

“Agreement was reached; a cheque and a signed pension consent were passed to the retailer brother, and the developer brother received a signed stock transfer form, and could now develop the property. This is the only occasion on which I have known a settlement agreement setting out, not what the parties promised to do in future, but what they had already done some minutes earlier!”

Mobile: 07887 660072 Telephone: 01924 495888 Fax: 01924 494421 Email: chris@chrismakin.co.uk Website: www.chrismakin.co.uk

Chris offers an initial review of any case, without obligation to instruct him. If the matter does not proceed, there is no charge and all documents are destroyed. However, if the matter does proceed, the time spend on initial review is included in the fee quoted. A contractual relationship is established only when terms are agreed. Solicitors like this!

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| POWER SOLUTIONS

Denchi Power Ltd - we believe in advanced power

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enchi Power Ltd is a technology based company that is completely focused on the development of portable and platform power solutions, in particular for the military market. As a company, Denchi Power has supported a variety of companies and organisations, including the UK Ministry of Defence, other European Governments and global defence contractors for over 15 years.

Denchi Power can trace its heritage back to the development of the original lithium-ion cathode chemistry back in the 1970s and the company was initially focused on research and development. Since the mass commercialization of lithium-ion technology starting in the early 1990s in everything from laptops to mobile phones to satellite batteries, Denchi Power has evolved to focus on providing battery and charger solutions for high reliability applications.

Unmanned Vehicles

Dismounted Soldier

Military Vehicles

The company continues to invest in highly educated and experienced team members with a focus on ongoing professional development. This focus has ensured Denchi Power has remained at the forefront of technological development including the introduction of SMART battery and charger electronics. The broad spectrum of expertise required to develop all of Denchi Power’s products such as electrochemistry, analogue and digital electronics, mechanical engineering, product design creates an innovative and stimulating environment for the team.

Denchi Power’s customers read like a who’s who of the global defence industry including the likes of General Dynamics, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Ultra Electronics and Selex ES. Many of Denchi Power’s products are designed for the growing field of autonomous systems providing primary and backup power on a range of vehicles patrolling the skies, patrolling the subsea environment and supporting mine detection and disposal operations on land. Denchi Power describe their largest current market as the dismounted soldier which refers to a typical infantry soldier who in today’s modern warfare is loaded up with communications, GPS, night vision, targeting and ECM equipment, all of which require battery power when out on patrol.

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In addition to providing a broad range of battery and charger solutions to the UK and other armed forces the company also provides support services including repair and overhaul of damaged equipment, spare parts and obsolescence management. These services can also include an ongoing requirement to evaluate new technology with the aim to enhance in service products limited requalification. This could include the latest high capacity cells, higher efficiency electronics or new lightweight materials.

In recent years Denchi Power has developed a new type of battery product that dispenses with the traditional ‘box’ design and developed a more ergonomic set of products generically called the conformable battery (CLB). This battery is to be ‘worn’ by the dismounted soldier and is designed to fit into various deployed webbing systems. The product is alos suitable for covert use by police and security services. Research and trials during the development confirm that the CLB approach can provide a 30% weight saving compared to conventional batteries.

Denchi Power is extremely proud to be a leading supplier of smart batteries and intelligent charger to the global defence industry. With over 15 years of heritage in this market this company has the capability and the expertise to undertake and complete the design, development, manufacture and qualifications of a wide range of products in-house and within the UK. Denchi Power Ltd Building 67D(iv), Innovation Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RQ Telephone: +44 (0)1847 808000 | Website: www.denchipower.com SECURITY INSIDER | 47

| ARMORED VEHICLES

ARMORED AND LUXURY CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN CARS

CJL Armoured Chauffeur Driven Protection is an established provider with over 15 years’ experience. Its fleet of Armoured passenger cars include the BMW 7 and X5 Models as well as Range Rover and Jaguar Sovereign. It’s Metropolitan Police trained drivers are specialists in their field.

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hether meeting a client on the tarmac of a private airport or collecting from a private residence or place of business, CJL knows how to handle modern day threats though its experienced personnel and back up facilities.

London Based European Operations Based in London with the ability to cater for Mainland European Operations, CJL deliver unrivalled service for individuals and companies alike. Having established itself in the London Diplomatic market before including the private individual, CJL has the knowledge and understanding to treat each assignment on its own merits, risks and requirements.

BMW 760Li High Security

CJL Armoured Protection vehicles are the finest available passenger saloons and 4 x 4’s incorporating the latest armouring technology to European Certified Standards.

CJL Armoured Protection also offers a full range of luxury chauffeur cars including the Mercedes S Class, the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes Viano.

Our PCO registered chauffeurs have extensive knowledge of London and vast experience of VIP access to the UK via all London Airports.

Range Rover V8 Armoured Vehicle

To discuss your specific requirements you can call us today. +44 (0)20 7692 4333 – UK Office Hours +44 (0)1384 215 361 – 24 Hour Email: enquiries@cjlexec.co.uk Website: www.armoured-cars.co.uk 48 | SECURITY INSIDER

| Web-based Aviation Security Training

EXPERTS IN AVIATION SECURITY Training Struggling with your security training issues every day and want high quality screener training without any significant down-time?

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roviding the highest quality on-line security training for the aviation and related industries, Quadratica strives for both simplicity and strength in its products with the aim to be the company of choice everyone uses for all their security based training.

Established in 2004, Quadratica is a software company specialising in the development of computer-based and web-based training predominantly for the security industry. It provides solutions that allow trainers to train security screening staff at airports in particular. It also offers a range of online courses for general security personnel, known consignors, airport suppliers, mail rooms, maritime environments and major events.

“Ensuring safety and security at airports remains our top most priority and the reason for our existence to put it simply,” says Martin Miller, sales manager and training specialist at the firm. A DFT/CAA accredited baggage security and cargo security trainer, Miller has been working in the airports sector for over 15 years, the last six of which have been in security training.

“We have a passion that we must all do everything we can to ensure those people who have decided to dedicate their lives to safeguarding the travelling public are provided with the very best tools to help

them become well-trained and effective in their jobs.

It is for this reason the company designed X-Screen® as a web-enabled product from the beginning in order to break the traditional style of security training while making it affordable for everyone involved in providing security services.

“Airport Security training is high-profile and constantly in the spotlight, which is why we all need to get it right first time,” says Miller.

“Our X-Screen® advanced simulation system has the ability to build complete bags from scratch, which are still x-ray correct, erasing the need for bulky image libraries and time-consuming bag captures.”

X-Screen® provides interpretation training for airport baggage, HBS, cargo screeners and vehicle inspection. Other users include prisons, government offices, postal services chemical and nuclear plants non-aviation mass transport systems and major events.

Quadratica also works with organisations that want to develop their own web-based training.

“We provide the technology and delivery platform, and the customers provide the subject matter. The main criteria for such developments are around numbers of users – there must be sufficient to justify the development costs for a course.”

The firm’s recent projects include pre-recruitment selection assessment focussing on literacy, numeracy and customer facing skills, fire safety and the pre-selection of new security recruits.

“Web-based training offers substantial cost savings compared to traditional trainer-led training or even a CBT classroom,” explains Miller. “There two key

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Training that works... elements to these savings, the absence of the need to provide dedicated facilities – PCs used for other purposes are employed – and the fact that training can take place at times convenient to the trainee.”

Specific savings include lost time, provision of facilities, repeat courses to cover no-shows, cost of trainer, and administration. Typically, traditional training costs work out at around £150 per trainee, double that if the course is delivered off-site. “The same course delivered through a true web-based system will cost between £20 and £40 per trainee depending on the course and numbers to be trained,” Miller specifies.

One of the unique aspects of Quadratica’s services is the provision of its web-based training solutions, which require no local client installation. It means that training can be delivered via any PC or laptop with a broadband internet connection regardless of location.

“Training is either supplied on a concurrent licensing basis – an attractive solution for large distributed organisations – or on a per use basis more suited to smaller organisations and those whose training requirements fluctuate,” adds Miller.

The company’s exponential growth is not surprising considering the value it brings to the aviation industry.

Since its founding 10 years ago, Quadratica has now expanded into a business with global customers in countries such as Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, India, Nepal, US and EU. “The key to the business success is an in-depth knowledge of subject matter and a strong in-house software team.

Our business remains independent of any equipment manufacturer, meaning that we can provide interfaces for all types of X-Ray machines without any bias.”

Being a technology-oriented business, keeping abreast of the latest developments in the area remains critical for Quadratica’s success and one on which it places paramount importance so as to stay ahead in the business.

“There are two principal ingredients which allow us to stay ahead,” says Miller. “The first is continuous dialogue with our users. This is done through feedback via our support portal and symposia where customers are encouraged to review proposed products and suggest improvements and or added functionality.

“The second is through having our own software development team who keep abreast of the latest innovations to create a climate of continuous improvement. In contrast to our approach, almost all other providers of CBT in the security industry outsource their IT, which makes them unresponsive to new technology.”

To ensure it continues its march towards growth and customer loyalty it has achieved within a short period of its existence, Miller believes the future for Quadratica will be about broadening its base of products in the more general field of security.

“I would tell our existing and prospective clients that we remain the leading supplier of high quality, web-based training systems and that the recently released X-Screen® v2 with its completely updated underlying software is another leap forward. Those currently using the new version are immensely pleased with a more intuitive, faster, easier-to-use product. This is hugely encouraging and inspirational for us.”

Quadratica (UK) Limited, Europarc Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, DN37 9TT, United Kingdom.

Telephone: +44 (0)1472 898 751 Email: sales@quadratica.co.uk Website: www.quadratica.co.uk

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| Emergency Escape Lighting Solutions

AeroGlow

Specialist vehicle and aviation safety equipment

HaLO maximises the survivability of crew by automatically illuminating all vehicle escape hatches, handles and vital escape equipment.

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eroglow Limited is a UK based company that was founded in 2005, but that now holds a large amount of business within the US defence market. The company itself is the joining together of people from across varying professions, from industry engineers right through to medical and scientific professionals.

The aim for this brilliant company is safety and to make both land and air vehicles as safe as possible, particularly in defence situations. It associates with an assortment of both UK and US companies that includes the US Armed Forces where Aeroglow are working alongside front line troops with the HaLO system.

HaLO is the Aeroglow Hatch Lighting and Orientation System that has been installed into a variety of vehicles to protect troops from the impending threat that still is the IED. HaLO is a blast, roll and water activated escape lighting system that automatically illuminates vehicles exits and hatch mechanisms during and after an IED attack or accident. By using all of these safety features HaLO maximises the survivability of the crew and troops involved. After the successful launch of HaLO is has gone on the be installed in over 1,000 vehicles for the US Armed Forces and over 2,000 to the UK Ministry Of Defence.

Not only do this excellent company offer the defence sector HaLO, but they offer them HaLO Light Weight too. This system

“The design, project management and supply of specialist aviation and vehicle safety lighting devices and associated equipment for military and civil applications “

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Emergency Escape Lighting Solutions |

Telephone +44 (0)1747 820423 | Email info@aeroglow.com | Website www.aeroglow.com is specifically designed for aircraft as is will weigh it down by no more than 300g per exit and is designed specifically to penetrate murky waters. Along with these two features is the crash/smoke activation that can be used in line with smoke switching and accelerometer switching for automatic activation following a crash or high impact landing, meaning that the crew will be helped to escape a dark, smoke filled cabin more easily. Finally, not only is it durable but HaLO Light Weight meets the required military aviation standards included NATO STANAG 3870.

Aeroglow don’t just pride themselves on the HaLO system though, they also have various other systems in place for both before and after en IED event. In order to try and avoid such an event there is the Attitude Warning System, this system can advise the vehicle driver if they are either approaching or exceeding the vehicle roll over limits, it can be used either alongside HaLO or as a stand alone system.

It has been successfully trialed by the UK Army and is a US Government requirement.

If, in the unfortunate event, that an IED accident or attack does happen the Aeroglow can also provide the Event Recorder system, that can again, be used either alongside HaLO or as a stand alone system. The system acts similarly to that of a ‘Black Box’ in an airliner and is derived to obtain vital data about both the humans on board and the state

of the vehicle structure. The aim of this system is to try and maintain the safety of anyone on board the vehicle, another feature that helps to do this is the ‘safe driver profiles’ and the aim to improve response times from medical and rapid response teams following any sort of incident. Again, this Aeroglow product has been trialed successfully within the UK Army but is currently having audio and video features embedded and so remains at TRL 6-7.

As mentioned regarding HaLO, Aeroglow can provide tactical lighting alongside their life saving systems. They are often commissioned to both design and supply bespoke tactical lighting products for a mixture of military and commercial customers. The varying ways that Aeroglow do this includes: tactical lighting, safe route markers and IR illuminators.

Even though Aerglow focuses its attention on the various systems that can be fitted to different types of vehicle, they all have one main aim and concern, and that is about the humans that the systems are attempting to aid. Aeroglow understand that in defence situations and war zones, attacks are going to disorientate the individual and even submit them to debilitating injuries. By helping to conquer some of these circumstances Aeroglow is able to maintain crew survivability following any sort of incident as well as

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by improving crew confidence and demonstrating a Duty of Care to the vehicle users.

HaLO and its supporting capabilities help to mitigate these risks.

Aerglow aim to improve the safety and wellbeing of all crew members involved in any sort of incident, by implementing their systems into vehicles they improve the chance of crew members surviving as well as gaining the company name on the defence map across the world.

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| fingerprint recognition

Advanced Identification Technologies BioLink IDenium® allows you to replace insecure, expensive passwords with fingerprint or multifactor authentication in Windows/domain, any corporate application, websites and web resources.

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ioLink Solutions is a trusted global provider, supplier and expert of worldleading biometric identification solutions, systems and professional services.

BioLink Solutions was founded in the year 1999 and has rapidly evolved into one of the leading global providers of cutting-edge biometric identity management solutions.

Employing the best international practices and scientific developments, BioLink is committed to building, deploying and maintaining a full range of awardwinning biometric identification and identity management solutions worldwide.

Our portfolio contains more than 5000 successful

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implementations in USA, UK, Ireland, Nigeria, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, and other countries around the globe.

BioLink IDenium® is a highperformance biometric authentication, password management and single signon (SSO) solution integrated with Microsoft Active Directory, which allows you to increase security level and reduce password management costs.

IDenium® is ideal solution for companies who are looking to secure their networks against bad password practices among users as well as lowering their support costs for resetting passwords and dealing with unauthorized access.

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Replace insecure passwords with fingerprints

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Protect corporate data from unauthorized access and insider threats

Call us: +44 808 189 1360 (Toll Free) Email us: sales@biolinksolutions.com support@biolinksolutions.com Website: www.biolinksolutions.com

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B U I LT W I T H R E L I A BI L I T Y

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IVOTEK INC., Established in Taiwan in 2000, has quickly grown into a prestigious leading manufacturer in the network

video surveillance industry. In 2006, VIVOTEK (TAIEX: 3454) was

listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. VIVOTEK spun off its SoC division into a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2007, namely VATICS, which focuses on multimedia SoC

development and sales. To keep pace with rapid sales growth, it established a US subsidiary in California in 2008 to offer sales, support and service.

VIVOTEK offers a comprehensive product lineup, including network cameras, video servers, video receivers, NVR, and central management software. In 2005 VIVOTEK launched the first selfdeveloped multimedia SoC (VVTK-1000), and used it in its 7000-series surveillance products. For years to come, VIVOTEK will develop products featuring more advanced functions to broaden our product portfolio from entry level to high end. VIVOTEK will also continue

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to offer more costeffective and higher value-added solutions for our customers.

VIVOTEK’s vision is to become a total solution provider in the IP surveillance industry. Besides reinforcing its leading position in Taiwan, VIVOTEK will spare no effort in strengthening its international presence, so as to deliver reliable, practical, and state-of-the-art IP surveillance solutions to the global market.

VIVOTEK has more than 120 authorized distributors in more than 70 countries. Through the distribution networks worldwide, a broad array of its products are successfully deployed by security dealers, telecoms and system integrators for a variety of applications. To date, over a million network cameras and video servers were marketed worldwide.

Address : Randstad 22-133, 1316BW Almere, The Netherlands General Information saleseurope@vivotek.com www.vivotek.com

| COMMUNICATIONS AND PERIME TER DE TEC TION

Geoquipped for the future Founded in 1982, Geoquip has a host of alert systems, all designed to detect and deter unwelcome intruders.

Sector Protection in 50 countries over 30 years

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ome 30 years after its incorporation, Geoquip is still best known for its PIDs system (Perimeter Intruder Detection System), ‘Guardwire’. This is based on microphonic sensor cables, which detect vibration on fences caused by various potential actions during an intrusion attempt at the fence line. These might include cutting, climbing or sawing. However, since those early days, the range and capability of the products and solutions offered by Geoquip has increased greatly.

“Whilst the core technology of the systems remains largely the same as it was, Geoquip has developed a new version of the cable, called Interceptor, which builds on the remarkable success of the Alpha sensor cable.” Louise Sellers, Marketing Manager, explains. “ The main feature of the Interceptor cable is that it has just a single wire to produce a signal as strong as the twin cable but with far less distortion, for our customers this means a clearer signal, better detection and reliability.”

Sellers notes that the Interceptor cable works in conjunction with the ‘Eliminator’ analyser, which analyses the signal coming back from the perimeter to give the earliest possible warning of intruders.

“Eliminator is the first line of defence against intruders. The most radical and exciting development has been the introduction of the Geolog Vision Security Management system and the Gthernet 10G Communication Network system.” This reflects the most significant change over recent years; the convergence of Ethernet and IP networking with physical security products in the industry.

“IP has rapidly become the standard for all communications from VoIP telephony to remote internet CCT V monitoring.

“In the security industry, many system components are now available in an IP-capable format, for example detection devices, access control equipment, fire alarm devices and so on. This has been a real advantage for facilities and security managers as this common platform allows for easier management of third party safety and security devices across one or more sites.” she says.

The point is, Geolog Vision, and the high speed communication network system, Gthernet 10G provide authorities responsible for critical and sensitive national infrastructure with the ability to have Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) at their fingertips.

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THE UK’S FOREMOST PERIMETER INTRUSION DETECTION SPECIALISTS

Geoquip is proud to be a market leader in the field of pIDS

Sellers continues, explaining that Geoquip prides itself on the capability to provide every customer with a Total Perimeter Security Solution, tailored to their needs and specific requirements.

“As part of the ‘wrap-around’ service offered to its clients, Geoquip provides a comprehensive security review, system design, installation and project management, on-site support and after sales service.” she says.

“Geoquip’s focus on innovation and cutting edge product development ensures the supply of high quality, low false alarm rate products and solutions that are simple to install and maintain. Geoquip products are approved at the highest industry level standards and have been tried and tested in over 50 countries for over 30 years.”

Geoquip has grown the scope and capability of its product range through new product development and innovation.

Following a very recent restructure, which saw the merging of the previously separate CRH Fencing & Security Group owned businesses of Broughton Controls Limited and Eisotech Services into Geoquip Worldwide, Geoquip is now in the enviable position to offer an even greater range of solutions. “ Through the newly enlarged and restructured business, Geoquip Worldwide can offer a full range of total Perimeter Solutions ranging from physical protection in the form of fencing, gates, barriers, blockers and turnstiles through to fence mounted electronic intruder detection systems.” Louise smiles.

“Plus a bespoke IP Security Management System to integrate the surveillance and management of full site security.

More information can be found about this exciting new development at http://www.geoquip.com/Restructure” In addition, a wide range of technologies for perimeter protection can be integrated into Geoquip’s PC based Security Management System (SMS); Geolog Vision. “ This is a Windows based PC, for ease of operation, and provides total command and CCT V control. This SMS allows complete integration of perimeter fencing, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS), Access Control and CCT V. “ The system is extremely reliable, offering a high level of CCT V integration, including the provision of three dimensional graphical images. This SMS provides the high level of security essential to many critical and sensitive environments whilst ensuring ease of installation, reliability, low false alarm rates, cost effective solutions and total command and control of the security provision.”

Furthermore, Geoquip’s Gthernet 10G communication network takes advantage of the global trend towards IP and is specifically aimed at critical security applications being suitable for larger sites.

Security will always be a crucial element, and will always be, to a degree, a race between criminals and the innovative firms tasked with denying them. Geoquip remains at the front of this game, and will do for the foreseeable future.

Geoquip Worldwide Units 3 & 4, Duffield Road Little Eaton Derbyshire DE21 5DR United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1629 824891 F: +44 (0) 1629 824896 info@geoquip.com www.geoquip.com

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| Perimeter Security

Blok N Mesh UK Ltd. WHERE YOUR SAFETY AND SECURITY

Specialists in the design, manufacture, hire and sale of on-ground temporary security fencing, Blok N Mesh has built a formidable reputation for delivering on security and safety services and customer satisfaction.

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roviding a complete range of steel hoarding, temporary fencing, demarcation, and pedestrian barriers nationwide, Liverpool-based Blok N Mesh has depots located across Britain, Eire and mainland Europe with the infrastructure in place to deliver, install, relocate, manage and remove fencing and barrier requirements quickly and easily.

Part of a family-owned group of companies founded in 1969 with 300 employees and £50million group turnover, Blok N Mesh hires and sells temporary fencing and hoarding from its primary manufacturing plant set on a five-acre site in Merseyside, north-west England.

“We are the only national company to solely specialise in the design, manufacture, hire and sales of temporary fencing, and pride ourselves on regularly bringing new and innovative solutions to the industry,” says Tim Stewart, product development

director at Blok N Mesh.

“Traditional in-ground fencing is a completely different science to the onground systems that Blok N Mesh has become so expert in.”

Stewart set up the original temporary fence manufacturing facility in Liverpool and ever since has been involved in all aspects of temporary fencing and hoarding, including design, development, manufacture, storage, handling, transportation, installation, dismantling, hiring and selling.

Blok N Mesh’s unique POLMIL® (www.polmilfence.com) range of counter-terror fencing was originally designed to meet the stringent security requirements for the many varied London 2012 Olympic venues and,

more recently, was selected to protect the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

“With ‘no dig’ policies becoming the norm for temporary events and sensitive sites, the on-ground POLMIL® fence offers the same level of security as equivalent in-ground systems, and maintains the ability to reliably host electronic PID Systems,” says Stewart.

The product’s modular design incorporates 30 years of temporary fencing experience, and has resulted in POLMIL® systems being equally effective on soft undulating rural grassland or hard angular urban surfaces, thus avoiding any need for ground works or risk to underground services.

Blok N Mesh UK Ltd,

Unit 1, Beech Hill Industrial Park, Hammond Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 7UL

Tel: 01376 332 591 | Email: info@polimilfence.com | Website: www.polmilfence.com

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| SURVEILLANCE

Night Vision Systems by NiteSite™

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t NiteSite™ we design and manufacture patented night vision products for hunting, security, and zero light observation. We utilise infrared in a unique way to make our products more affordable, reliable and user friendly than traditional light amplification technologies.

Our products deliver crisp, ultra-clear night vision, regardless of ambient light conditions.The true beauty of a NiteSite™ is that it converts your day scope (there’s no need to remove it) into a powerful night vision system that is quick and simple to set up.

NiteSite™ continues the night vision revolution by introducing a brand new product range. The VIPER for short range hunting, WOLF for medium range targets and the ultra powerful EAGLE for long range strikes have been designed to meet the requirements of all types of hunter.

Our scope mounted products are augmented by our hand held SpotterXtreme™ designed to complete the hunting and scouting experience.

If you want to hunt at night... it’s got to be a NiteSite™.

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CALL US NOW: 0845 490 0360

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