Member companies join more than 100 exhibitors showing their latest security products in Belfast and Dublin

There were more than 50 exhibitors at the event at the Europa Hotel, Belfast, on Tuesday, 3 September where guest speakers included Retailers Against Crime, the Association of Security Consultants and the Northern Ireland Fire & Security Association.

On Thursday, 5 September at the Red Cow Hotel, Dublin, there were more than 60 exhibitors and another full programme of guest speakers.

Security TWENTY events are aimed at professionals in the security sector including corporate security, local government CCTV and retail loss prevention.

Two SBD member companies were among the sponsors of both events – Axis Communications and CSL. Photo below shows the exhibition in Belfast.

SBD member companies with exhibition stands at the events included:

ASSA ABLOY UK: specialising in high quality door locking and functionality, their product range includes electric locking, cylinder, padlocks, door operators and more. Together, their solutions offer secure, compliant and lasting solutions trusted by organisations throughout the UK, Ireland and worldwide, across a variety of industries – ‘wherever compromise is not an option’.

Axis Communications: market leader in network video and a driving force behind the shift from analogue to digital video surveillance – paving the way for a more secure, smarter and safer world. Axis offers network video solutions for professional installations featuring products and solutions that are based on innovative and open technical platforms.

CSL: founded in the UK in 1996. Today, the CSL Group is a market leader in providing secure connectivity solutions to the fire and security sectors globally. CSL pioneered the move from wired to wireless communication in the electronic fire and security sectors with the introduction of the multi-network WorldSIM and creation of the Gemini Global Platform. CSL is the UK market leader for dual signalling systems trusted in hundreds of thousands of professional security installations in commercial, retail and residential premises.

Hill & Smith: has been designing, testing and manufacturing hostile vehicle mitigation solutions for more than 10 years. The Bristorm range consists of HVM Perimeter Fences, Impeder Bollards, Stopper Bollards and a selection of HVM manual Gates, all tested to BSI PAS 68, BSI PAS 170, IWA 14-1 and ASTM F2656-15.

PAC: a market leader in access control is part of Stanley Products & Solutions. The group’s portfolio also incorporates 3XLOGIC, GDX and PACOM brands. They offer solutions that range from simple plug-and-play, to extremely demanding, complex and boundless systems.

Paxton: design and manufacture market leading IP access control, door entry and building intelligence systems for smart buildings. Their products harness the latest technology to provide powerful, yet easy to install and use solutions. They provide world-class technical support and free training to ensure they consistently exceed their customers’ expectations, supporting them and their businesses.

RISCO Group: creates integrated security solutions for global security markets. From software solutions to high-performance wired and wireless integrated systems, the company develops products matching customers’ requirements and industry standards. RISCO Group’s solutions for buildings and control rooms, sophisticated detector technology, intrusion, video and access control systems are in worldwide applications.

Videx: specialising in door entry and access control, Videx has been supplying and manufacturing for more than 30 years. Their teams of estimators, technical support and designers all aim to make the customer experience easier from full project to individual kits including audio/video door entry, biometric and proximity access control. Videx is a Secured by Design door entry and access control member company with a range of products tested to STS202 BR2 level of burglary resistance. Customers choose Videx for quality, competitive pricing and exceptional support.

Another SBD member company, Jacksons Fencing, also put a full-page advert in each of the A5 show guides for Belfast and Dublin.

Jacksons Fencing: a leading UK designer, manufacturer and installer of innovative fencing, gates, acoustic barriers, automation, access controls and fully integrated, high security perimeter solutions. Photo below shows the exhibition in Dublin.

Charity dinners were held at both events. At Security TWENTY 19 Belfast, which was the first time the event had been held in Northern Ireland, a total of £1,300 was raised for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, which provides the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for the region. Entirely reliant on support from the public and local businesses, it costs around £5,500 each day and £2m each year to keep the service operational.

In Dublin, £3,000 was raised for the Little Blue Heroes Foundation, a not-for-profit charity operated entirely by volunteers made up of Garda members/staff, retired Garda members, their families, friends and community volunteers. It aims to help families in need from local communities in Ireland who have children undergoing long-term medical treatment for serious illnesses. So far Security TWENTY events have raised in excess of £70,000 for charitable causes.