Abloy UK has supplied CPA Group with its PROTEC2 CLIQ solution to streamline access control and protect assets at its headquarters in Shotts, Lanarkshire. Replacing traditional mechanical keys with this flexible, electronic access control system ensured physical security with enhanced key control, remote management and auditability.
CPA Group is a provider of compressed air and controlled air solutions, operating in a highly regulated industry where both physical security and auditability are essential. The company required a system that would streamline security processes while maintaining robust protection for sensitive areas, particularly for shipping containers and site safes used to store equipment on sites.
Given the nature of the business, which involves engineers frequently visiting various sites, having a system that ensured tight control over who accessed certain areas and when was critical.
Prior to working with Abloy UK, CPA Group faced several key security challenges, which included the company’s over-reliance on traditional mechanical keys, which were difficult to manage and control. Engineers would often arrive on site without the correct key, which slowed down operational efficiencies, plus they offered no way to track access.
Additionally, there was a significant need for secure padlocks on steel containers at their customer’s sites, as these held equipment needed to carry out maintenance. CPA Group needed a solution that could protect its assets while offering better control over who had access to them.
The risk of lost or misplaced keys posed a significant security threat, and the team wanted to eliminate this issue by adopting a more efficient system. It was also important that the solution could seamlessly integrate into their existing infrastructure, without the need for extensive modifications that would disrupt day-to-day activity.
To overcome these barriers, Abloy UK provided its PROTEC2 CLIQ system, which, combined with an CLIQ External Wall PD, created advanced electronic access control with the reliability of physical security. The key point from this solution was the system’s ability to replace existing mechanical cylinders with new CLIQ cylinders. This didn’t require a great deal of joinery work and created minimal disruption during installation.
In turn, this made the system quick and easy to implement across the sites, enabling the CPA to upgrade its security without significant downtime.
PROTEC2 CLIQ can provide full audit trails for every key used, offering CPA Group complete visibility of who has access to specific areas or assets. The ability to remotely delete lost or stolen keys and set time schedules for access further enhanced the system’s flexibility and control.
The integration of PROTEC2 CLIQ was seamless, with the systems being rolled out smoothly without any complications. This demonstrated the solution’s scalability and its ability to adapt to CPA Group’s growing needs.
Rory Grant, regional specification manager at Abloy UK, said: “With our PROTEC2 CLIQ system, we were able to deliver a seamless and scalable security solution that provided advanced access control, full auditability and flexibility.
“It has been a collaborative journey with CPA Group to safeguard their assets, streamline operations and ensure peace of mind.”
Ian Chalmers, project manager at CPA Group said: “The successful implementation of PROTEC2 CLIQ has increased not only our security, but our efficiency. It has also provided us with a platform for future expansion, both within the UK and internationally.
“It is clear that Abloy UK’s solution will remain an integral part of the company’s security strategy moving forward.”
