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no. 22007GLOBALGLOBAL

The Magazine for the Gunnebo Group

Gunnebo improves security at Danish prisons

Security procedures reduce shrinkage and smuggling at Stena Line

Håkan Nordin has sold bank security for 40 years

Site Protection

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C O N T E N T SD E A R R E A D E R

From fencing to alarmsThe need for effective site protec-tion is increasing in a troubledworld. Gunnebo’s site protectionrange encompasses everything fromfencing and passages to advancedsystems for entrance control. . .8-9

More secure prisonsA security overhaul and upgrade ofDenmark’s prisons – the majorityof which were built in the 19th century – is under way. . . .10-11

Procedures on Stena LineThe main security problem for StenaLine is shrinkage. There is also aresponsibility to combat smugglingand organised crime. Good securityprocedures are critical. . . . . 12-13

40 years with GunneboHåkan Nordin has worked in theGunnebo Group for almost 40years. He still enjoys his job. “I like getting business done!”

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Integrating systemsA server from Gunnebo can integra-te security systems. It offers simplerinformation management, a betteroverview and the opportunity to setpriorities and monitor facilitiesremotely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

Adventure in AfricaJohn MacGregor has worked at Gunnebo in South Africa for justover 20 years. During this time hehas been involved in more thanmost – such as meeting the King ofSwaziland and security arrange-ments before the state visit of theShah of Persia and King Hussein ofJordan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24

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THE THEME OF this issue of Gunnebo Global is Site Protection. The areacovers a wide variety of installations, from perimeter protection for pri-sons, seaports and nuclear engineering plants to a newly built film stu-dio in Budapest. Site protection can be anything from a regular fencearound a school to the world’s biggest form of perimeter security: theGreat Wall of China! This incredible construction is a series of wallsstretching some 6,400 kilometres in northern China. Constructionbegan in around 200 BC with the aim of protecting against attacksfrom the north. The wall is approximately 8 metres high and equallywide at the base, tapering upwards to a width of between 4 and 7metres. 24,000 watch towers have been built at regular intervals alongthe wall. In 1987 the world’s biggest site protection installation wasadded to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is unlikely that anysupplier could provide site protection anything like this today, despitethe wonders of modern technology.

One example of Gunnebo’s longest perimeter protection is the ani-mal fencing used along the roads, mainly in the Scandinavian countri-es. This may not come under the category of high security but over theyears it has prevented many accidents and probably saved thousands oflives. In Sweden alone approximately 6,000 kilometres of fencing hasbeen erected – almost as long as the Great Wall of China itself!

GUNNEBO'S RANGE OF SYSTEMS and products for site protection todayis mainly focused on sites requiring high security against unauthori-sed access by people and/or vehicles. We have a leading position onmost of our main markets when it comes to access and entrance con-trol, fencing and gates, and also a strong position in electronic secu-rity solutions for site protection.

One growing market for Gunnebo is systems for protecting againstsabotage and terrorists, such as ballistic-resistant doors, hydraulic bol-lards, powerful boombarriers and tyre killers. In spring our high-secu-rity barriers were approved by the American Department of State(DOS) to class K12 which means, for example, that these products cannow be sold to American authorities and companies around the world.

Gunnebo also has a market-leading position in Europe when itcomes to indoor perimeter security in the shape of wire-mesh panel-ling, machine protection and patented locking devices.

I WOULD LIKE to highlight the articles about Håkan Nordin who hasworked in the Swedish security industry for almost 40 years and his col-league in South Africa John MacGregor, who despite being 69 finds itdifficult to stop working – new challenges just keep coming along…

I do hope you enjoy reading this issue of Gunnebo Global. Thenext issue, due out in November, will be based around the theme ofbusiness line Retail. Please feel free to contact me or a member of oureditorial committee – see the contact details below – if you have anycomments, or to suggest ideas for articles you would like to read infuture issues of Gunnebo Global.

JANERIK DIMMINGSVP GROUP COMMUNICATIONS

GUNNEBO AB

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Gunnebo was recently awarded the presti-gious contract to deliver an entrance con-trol solution for Abu Dhabi internationalairport. The contract was won in collabo-ration with Gunnebo’s partner, FalconEye Technology LLC, and encompassesthe delivery, installation and maintenanceof entrance control in the airport’s depart-ure and arrivals halls. The system compri-ses 17 customised Hidden Gates (HiddenGate BPWT) and two wider passages forpeople with disabilities.

“Hidden Gates from Gunnebo meet theconstantly increasing security requirementsfrom the Abu Dhabi police, as the system isflexible, robust and well-designed,” saysHabib Halabi, Managing Director of Fal-con Eye Technology (FET).

Hidden Gates work with the airport's

immigration system to maintain controlover the inward and outward flow of pas-sengers. �

Gunnebo responsible for entrance control at Abu Dhabi airport

In 2005 Gunnebo in Poland was com-missioned to deliver 4,130 metres of fen-cing and 20 passageways when a newborder crossing was built in Hrebennebetween Poland and Ukraine. The pro-ject was completed in March 2007. �

Border protection betweenPoland and Ukraine

Gunnebo has received an order for anintegrated security solution for the newVulcano business centre near Naples,Italy. The installation will take placeduring the year and includes varioussecurity systems such as site protection,CCTV and entrance control.

The centre was designed by architectRenzo Piano and boasts a superstore,hotels and exhibition halls as well as ashopping mall with over 200 stores.Gunnebo's installation will be at thesuperstore and in the shopping mall.

“The order is very important strategi-cally to Gunnebo, because it shows thatwe are a strong player on the Italian mar-ket for retail security,” says MaurizioCasali, Country Manager for GunneboItaly. “We won the order because Gunnebo was considered the most reli-able supplier for this type of installa-tion.”

The order for Vulcano is worth in theregion of one million euros. �

Security for Vulcano business centre in Italy

The AP7 is one of the busiest motor-ways in Europe. A new 130-kilometrestretch was recently added between Car-tagena and Vera in southern Spain.Gunnebo has installed safes and mecha-nical deposit systems at the nine roadtoll points on this new stretch of motor-way. As the road tolls involve largequantities of cash it is important for theprocess to be secure and seamless to pre-vent traffic jams.

“Our solution considerably increasessecurity for employees at the toll points.

We also offer service immediatelyshould any problems arise with thesystem,” says Antonio Perez, businessline manager for Secure Storage at Gun-nebo in Spain.

Fomento de Construcciones S.A.,which built the motorway, is very plea-sed with Gunnebo’s solution.

“Gunnebo showed that they can listen, put forward suggestions and deli-ver – all with outstanding knowledgeand experience,” says project managerCarmen Monteshernandez. �

Secure road tolls in Spain thanks to Gunnebo safes

Gunnebo has installed safes and mechanical deposit systems at the road toll points on the newmotorway between Cartagena and Vera in Spain.

Gunnebo has delivered 17 Hidden Gates forAbu Dhabi’s international airport.

Vulcano business centre outside Naples, Italy,has over 200 stores as well as hotels and exhi-bition halls. Gunnebo provides security in thebuilding.

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Gunnebo UK Ltd have successfullyagreed a contract to install 200Safes into the new WembleyNational Stadium. The followingarticle explains how Gunnebo UKLtd attained such a prestigiouscontract...

Wembley National Stadium Ltd recentlycontacted Gunnebo UK Ltd regarding arequirement for “deposit cash safes”. Thesafes were to be used throughout the sta-dium at various locations (e.g. cateringkiosks, ticket office, restaurant bar). SteveKeogh, Gunnebo UK Channel Manager,organised a meeting with the AccountsTeam from Wembley National StadiumLtd. A successful consultation/discussionallowed Steve to clarify the client’s securi-ty objectives. The deposit cash safe had tobe lightweight, secure and of a specific size(to meet space restrictions underneath thecashier counters). At the time of the meet-ing, Gunnebo UK Ltd did not have a sui-table solution within the UK Secure Sto-rage product range. However, when Stevecontacted Mark Brookes (SecureLine Pro-

duct Line Manager) he was informed thatSecureLine were developing a new depositcash safe.

NEW SAFE UNDER DEVELOPMENT

The new Secure Deposit Safe offered aspace saving deposit facility, multiple userdigital locking and portable sizing.Boosted by the positive news, Steve con-tacted the Account team informing themof the new development. Excited by thesolution, the team agreed that the SecureDeposit Safe was exactly what they requi-red. With the ongoing stadium construc-tion, Gunnebo UK used the additionaltime to ensure the proposed solution metall the client's objectives. After a few moremeetings with Mark, Steve was able toconfirm the final product specification. Aswell as the original features, the safe offe-red a solid steel construction, three-waymoving boltwork and three anti-fishingplates. With so many product advantages,Wembley National Stadium Ltd werepleased to placed an order of 200 safes.Having received the order, Steve agreed aflexible installation programme which

considered the ongoing stadium construc-tion.

All the safes were delivered and installed by trained Gunnebo Installers. As always,Gunnebo UK ensured the service offered wasachieved, to the highest standards of work-manship and completed within the contrac-ted timescales. Impressed with the productand customer service, Wembley NationalStadium Ltd subsequently purchased sixSovereign deposit safes for the main cash offi-ce. Such customer satisfaction, illustratesGunnebo UK’s commitment towards provi-ding “all customers with the optimum secu-rity solution”. �

Gunnebo UK installs 200 safes into newWembley Stadium National Stadium LTD

Steve Keogh, Gunnebo UK Channel Manager – shown here with Ashish Sharma, WNS Accountant and James Austin, WNS Financial Analyst.

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Gunnebo in Hungary has been commis-sioned to deliver access control solutionsfor electricity and gas supplier E.ON’shead office in Budapest. The deliverycomprises one GlasStile and five OptiSpeedStiles – for automatic vehicleaccess control. The installation tookplace in February this year.

“E.ON is a new customer for us, and itwas particularly nice that we could tailorthe solution exactly in accordance withE.ON’s requirements,” says Gábor Rosz-mann of Gunnebo in Hungary. �

Gunnebo delivers SpeedGate to E.ON in Budapest

Korda Studios, outside Budapest, haveordered two Elkosta CP 220 hydraulicbollards from Gunnebo in Hungary.The bollards will be installed at the mainentrance to the film studios.

Korda Studios is Europe’s newest andmost modern facility for film and TVproduction. The entire facility is worth90 million euro, and one of the ownersis Hungarian film producer Andrew

Vajna, who has made films with the likesof Sylvester Stallone and ArnoldSchwarzenegger. The operation beganin May 2007.

“It’s not a large order, but it’s nice toknow that many well-known moviestars, producers and other film peoplewill be passing through Gunnebo’sentrance control,” says Gábor Rosz-mann at Gunnebo in Hungary. �

Movie stars met by secure entrance control

French DIY chain Leroy Merlin wantedto use the same solution for depositingcash in its Polish stores as it uses in Fran-ce. Gunnebo Poland was involved in theproject alongside the Secure Storagecompetence centre, which is responsiblefor the Chubbsafes brand, and will nowdeliver a special version of a Chubbsafessafe to all 25 superstores in Poland.

“The safe is being converted into atype of deposit box that we at Gunnebocall SafeBag, and it includes cash coun-ters and various equipment for securingthe cash transfer process between thestore and the CIT company,” says JurekSzkalej, Country Manager for Gunneboin Poland. The project will be completedby the beginning of 2008. �

Gunnebo in Poland will deliver, installand commission 2,600 CCTV camerasand the accompanying 500 servers at theMillennium Bank in Poland. The projectwas initiated when Portuguese BCPMillennium acquired Polish Millenni-

um Bank and began to install an advan-ced CCTV system.

“Our Portuguese colleagues contactedus and we became part of an internatio-nal project. All branches in Poland willhave a new CCTV system based on anadvanced video server supplied by IBM,”says Jurek Szkalej, Country Manager forGunnebo in Poland.

The project began in 2006 and will becompleted in 2010. Around half of the2,655 cameras have already been instal-led. �

Major CCTV project at Polish bank

Gunnebo secures cash handling at Leroy Merlin in Poland

Sylvester Stallone is one of the movies stars who’s worked with film producer Andrew Vajna –one of the owners of Korda Studios outside Budapest.

Gunnebo in Hungary has delivered oneGlasStile and five Opti SpeedStiles for E.ON’s head office.

Leroy Merlin is a French DIY chain withstores in several European countries. Gunnebo supplies a secure cash handlingsolution for Leroy Merlin's stores in Poland.

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G U N N E B O G L O B A LG U N N E B O G L O B A L T H E M E - S I T E P R O T E C T I O N

Airports, seaports, military bases, embassi-es, logistics centres, food production facili-ties, even office complexes. These are justsome of the facilities that unfortunatelyneed protection from various types ofunauthorised access, such as sabotage, theftand espionage.

Site protection is about controlling andregulating the flow of people and vehicles.This can range from gates and fencing thatclearly mark the boundaries, to advancedsecurity systems including alarms, CCTVand security gates. In modern security solu-tions for site protection and entrance con-trol the various systems are often integrated.

Read about Gunnebo’s site protection offer-ing, and how three high-risk establishmentshave solved their physical security: StenaLine ports, Oskarshamn nuclear power station in Sweden, and prisons in Demark.

Total solutions to protect people and property

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G U N N E B O G L O B A L T H E M E - S I T E P R O T E C T I O N

The need for protection againstacts of terror is increasing all thetime. Many exposedestablishments have tightenedtheir security in recent years – notleast following the events in NewYork in 2001. But there are waysof reducing the risks. Gunnebo’sOutdoor Perimeter Securitycompetence centre has severalanti-terrorist products which canprevent unauthorised access.

Military bases, high-risk public build-ings, embassies, nuclear power stations,seaports and airports. These are all examp-les of facilities that could be targeted byterrorists, and are therefore classed as high-risk establishments with very high securityrequirements.

PEOPLE THINK DIFFERENTLY TODAY

Thorsten Grunwald is marketing managerfor high-security products at GunnebosOutdoor Perimeter Security competencecentre. He describes how awareness of therisk of terror acts has become far highersince the attacks on the World Trade Cen-ter in New York in 2001. Decision-makerswho had not previously considered their

establishments to be in need of anti-terro-rist protection have had to rethink.

“For example, ports and airports havealways had a high need for security solu-tions, but since 2001 the need anddemand have increased markedly. Attitu-des to security solutions have generallybecome more serious.

“Before 2001, a lot of high-riskestablishments thought they could'choose' more or less advanced solutions.Today they have no choice – everyonerealises they have to protect themselvesas much as possible. There are also oftenstrict rules and regulations that have tobe followed.”

WIDE RANGE OF PROTECTION

There are a number of various anti-terro-rist security products to make violentaccess more difficult. Products offered byGunnebo include hydraulic road blockersand bollards, tyre killers and security bar-riers. They all aim to protect against forcedentry by different types of vehicle.

“The road blockers provide the highestsecurity and can withstand extreme stress.The tyre killer is made to destroy thevehicle, but there is no guarantee it will bestopped altogether. With the exception of

the tyre killers, all the products work afterone attempted entry, unless the guaran-teed resistance force has been exceeded,”Thorsten Grunwald explains.

“The choice of products depends on thestresses they will be up against, the designof the entrance and other local condi-tions.”

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS UNDER WAY

All of Gunnebo’s anti-terrorist productsare sold under the Elkosta brand name,after the company which has beenmaking the products since the 1970s andwas acquired by Gunnebo in 2004. Fourdevelopment projects are currentlyunder way at Gunnebo for anti-terroristproducts: partly new designs to furtherincrease the security level, and partlydevelopment of brand new products.

“We aim to have a complete range ofhigh-security products, certified to thestandards that set the toughest require-ments. They must provide excellent qua-lity at competitive prices.

“Developing products is a continuousprocess. We carefully study the market’sneeds and work closely with our custo-mers to build an understanding of theirsituation.” �

Greater need for anti-terrorist protection

Hydraulic bollards effectively prevent forced entry by unauthorised vehicles to high-risk establishments. The vehicle is quite simply unusableafter colliding with the bollards.


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Embassies, airports, seaports,nuclear power stations and otherhigh-risk establishments. But also’regular’ offices and corporations.They all need to protect their siteand their people against variousforms of unauthorised access.Gunnebo’s offering includescomplete security systems witheverything from fencing to alarmsand CCTV cameras.

In a troubled world nearly all types of faci-lity are subject to sabotage, theft, espiona-ge and other damage. Gunnebo offers eve-rything from tailored integrated total solu-tions to individual products, all based onthe customer’s needs.

PHYSICAL PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE

This partly includes outdoor perimetersecurity such as passages, fencing, roadblockers, CCTV surveillance and alarmsystems – which aim to prevent unautho-rised vehicles and persons from enteringthe site. Moreover, the indoor environ-ment can be secured through security gatesand various systems for entrance control,for example. The offering encompassesboth physical products and the softwarewhich operates 'behind' the system.

“Our product range and integratedsecurity solutions are used to protect high-risk establishments such as airports, nuc-lear power stations, seaports, militarybases, embassies and prisons,” says Anders

Ålstam, responsible for outdoor perimeterprotection at Gunnebo Nordic.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

“Other sites which may require extra pro-tection include logistics centres, food pro-duction facilities, the automotive industryand the processing industry.”

In addition to the wishes of the indivi-dual company or organisation to securetheir site, many insurance companies alsorequire that their customers have high secu-rity. Moreover there are often rules andregulations, in the EU for example, whichstipulate certain standards for security.

In a world where threats from terroristsare unfortunately becoming more andmore common, many companies andorganisations are requiring site protectionin the form of anti-terrorist protection,according to Fredrik Granat, responsiblefor business development and internatio-nal sales at Gunnebo’s Site Protectioncompetence centre.

“It’s about effectively blocking passage,for example through road blockers, roadbarriers, hydraulic bollards and tyre killers.All these products work to prevent forcedaccess. As the name suggests tyre killersdestroy tyres, axletrees and engine suspen-sion on a vehicle if anyone tries to gainaccess by force.”

IDENTIFYING THE CUSTOMER’S NEEDS

When designing a new security system,the first task for Gunnebo is to work with

the customer to identify their needs. Whatneeds protecting? What are the potentialthreats? How should entrance controlwork with personnel and external parties?What is the procedure when an alarm goesoff? The list goes on. The answers to thesequestions determine which security level issuitable for that particular project: basic,medium or high. (Read more about thesecurity levels in the separate specifica-tion.)

When planning begins, it is importantboth to fulfil the security requirementsand to ensure the solution fits in with thesurrounding environment. This oftenresults in solutions with a mixture of mass-produced standard products and manuallyproduced special components, along withelectronic equipment for remote control,surveillance and alarms.

MANY OPT FOR A TOTAL SOLUTION

After installation the facility is inspected.Many customers also opt to continueworking with Gunnebo through serviceand maintenance agreements.

“Buying a total solution for site pro-tection may seem like a major invest-ment, but in most cases the costs morethan pay for themselves,” says AndersÅlstam.

“Good site protection lowers the costof stock shrinkage and damage, andreduces the need for staffed surveillance.In addition, the system’s function canoften be combined with time registration,

From fencing to integrated total solutions

Site Protection from Gunnebo

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production control or staff cover systems,for instance. This can help the organisa-tion make better use of its resources.

“Another important aspect is that weoffer components and systems that areuser-friendly and can be expanded asnecessary.”

Many people associate the term 'siteprotection' with physical products suchas fencing, entrance control and cameras.But part of Gunnebo’s offering comprisessoftware and systems that control CCTVcameras, burglar alarms and access. Thisentails advanced technology for alarmand detection systems as well as datatransfer.

BROAD KNOW-HOW

Paul Hedman at the Electronic SecurityCompetence Centre emphasises that Gunnebo’s strength lies in its ability totake on very large projects as the compa-ny's offering and know-how are so broad.

“When it comes to, say, access systems,we produce almost everything ourselves –from cards and card readers to software.We have over 20,000 references aroundthe world, one of the most prestigiousbeing Charles de Gaulle airport in Pariswhere we provided access control for allemployees at the entire airport.”

The latest product at the moment is newsoftware for information management, aserver that integrates the various parts ofthe security solution. Read more about theintegrated solution on page 16. �

Basic security – marking the boundariesThe aim of this security solution is tomark the boundary of the site for exter-nal parties. This has a preventive effectand acts as an obstacle. It often entailsat least two-metre-high fencing with bar-bed wire on top, along with varioustypes of gate.

Medium security – secure access and controlA solution with effective site protectionencompassing the regulation and con-trol of pedestrians and vehicles – but where 24-hour surveillance is notneeded. This normally involves varioustypes of fencing and gates combinedwith an alarm system.

High security – total round the clock protectionProjects requiring solutions with totalprotection 24 hours a day becauseunauthorised access could have extre-mely serious consequences. The securi-ty system consists of complete integra-ted solutions, with double entrancesecurity, sluice barrier functions,electronic surveillance and alarms.

EnclosureMesh fencing, palisades and posts

PassagesHinged and sliding gates, turnstiles andboombarriers (Gunnebo's motorised gatesare certified in accordance with EU stan-dard EN 13241-1, which covers securityand performance requirements for gates)

Anti-terrorist protection Road blockers, road barriers, hydraulic bollards and tyre killers

Perimeter alarms Power Fence (high-voltage impulses in thealarm wires) WaveSec (electronic alarm based onmicrowave technology) GroundSec (embedded electronic alarmsystem based on a hydraulic system)

Control and operating equipment Control units, traffic lights, day/nightchange-over switches etc

Access systems

CCTV

Basic, medium and high security

A selection of Gunneboproducts for Outdoor Perimeter Security


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Prison and probation servicesaround the world have three maintasks. These are assuring inmates’safety and security while they servetheir sentence, making sure theycannot escape and rehabilitation ofthe inmates. This is often where thesimilarities end and nationalconditions, requirements andperspectives take over.

In Denmark the prisons arecurrently undergoing an overhauland upgrade.

Most prisons in Denmark were built in the19th century, which limits the scope tomaintain a reasonable standard for inma-tes and to continuously increase security.Erik Bang is the project manager for majorconstruction projects to build modernnew prisons to replace the existing ones,which are over 100 years old.

ALL WITH THE SAME EQUIPMENT

“When we build a new prison we stipula-te exact demands on how the security

system should be designed,” says ErikBang. “We try to establish standards sothat in the long term we achieve a higherlevel of security at the prisons, with all pri-sons using the same equipment and solu-tions. This enables us to streamline serviceagreements and purchasing procedures,and it’s easier for personnel to changeworkplace.”

Most Danish prisons are open facilitieswhere security is restricted to fencing,gates and attack alarms. In the closed faci-lities, however, there is a higher level ofsecurity which includes window bars,alarms and CCTV surveillance.

TIGHTER SECURITY

“Security at the closed facilities haschanged a lot in the past 20 years. First andforemost, we have increased security fromvirtually no security at all, in purely tech-nological terms,” Erik Bang explains.

This trend means that tighter and tigh-ter security demands are being set: it has tobe impossible to escape, ever higher secu-rity is required for personnel and inmates,

and it has to be impossible to smuggle inweapons and drugs.

Erik Bang has been employed by theDanish Prison and Probation Service for25 years. The main change as he sees itrelates to external requirements on publicinstitutions.

“These days there are high demands onour being able to deliver and documentresults. We are under more scrutiny, espe-cially when it comes to money and inma-tes who escape.”

BETTER RESULTS TODAY

Erik Bang views this as an expression of ageneral trend where stronger demands areplaced on value for money, thus the needto measure and document actions so thatcomparisons can be drawn with other,similar units.

All in all, he thinks it is more difficult torun a prison today than it was 25 years ago.

“Although hopefully the results are bet-ter as well, which the figures are indicating– both in terms of security and rehabilita-tion.” �

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One of many suppliers in thisimmense project has beenGunnebo Nordic, which hassupplied customised high-security fencing and gates

“We describe exactly what each solution needs to do and the security requirements weplace on them. This is an important process for us as we need to make sure that wereally end up with a facility that can be used for its intended purpose, and that thepeople working here can handle the equipment.”

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Stena Line is one of the world’sbiggest ferry operators. Each yearthe company carries over 16 millionpassengers, 3 million cars andalmost 2 million trucks to one of 26destinations in Scandinavia and theUK. One prerequisite for theoperation is high security on theferries and at the Group’s 27 ports.

Each day Stena Line handles goods thatare traditionally theft prone such as largequantities of cash, wine, spirits and tobac-co. In addition there are the company’scustomers which send almost two millionfreight units by ferry each year. Combinedwith the high flows of people and vehiclesat the ports, it is a challenge to maintain aconsistent high level of security.

“The main threat for a shipping linelike Stena Line is shrinkage,” says Lars

Pålsson, head of security at Stena Line.“Also, as shipping lines we have animportant role to play in obstructingsmugglers and organised crime.

“For us, high security is therefore a lotto do with procedures. A few years agowe overhauled our procedures and deci-ded how we wanted to work in the futu-re, in particular how we could ensureincidents are not repeated, and whatequipment would make our securitywork easier.”

RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURITY IN PORTS

Stena Line is not only responsible for secu-rity on board its 35 ships, but also in the27 seaports it owns. Security in ports isgoverned by national and internationallegislation. The foundation is the shippingsecurity legislation of the UN Internatio-nal Maritime Organization, which is inc-

reasingly approaching the laws and direc-tives that apply for airports. In additionthere are EU Directives and national legis-lation.

“When we choose business partners welook at function, quality and price. Inaddition to the risk of theft, seaports aretough environments which are exposed tothe wind, weather and heavy vehicleswhich sometimes drive into gates, boom-barriers and fencing. A high level of servi-ce is essential at times like that,” says LarsPålsson.

DEVELOPING NEW CONCEPTS

Port security is an ongoing process. Atpresent Stena Line has no fewer than 28security projects under way concurrent-ly. Some of them are taking place in theUK, where to date port security has beena highly labour-intensive affair.

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“Building security solely aroundguards is costly. This is why we havebegun developing a new concept to stri-ke a balance between technology, mecha-nical solutions and security guards. Ifthis project is carried through it willmean a brand new security system in theUK. So far interest in the project hasbeen very strong.”

HIGHER QUALITY

In addition to lower costs, the technicalsolutions also entail higher quality, whileat the same time incidents are automati-cally registered and captured on CCTVcameras.

“With security guards alone, you losea lot of this information on the way. Onan annual basis, the payoff time for anupgrade using technical solutions is veryshort!” �

“Seaports are subject to stresses from severe weather

and heavy traffic. To maintain a high level of

security it is important for usto have good, long-term

relations with our suppliers.Gunnebo offers a good levelof service and high-quality

installations. I'm very pleased with our collabora-

tion with Gunnebo.” LARS PÅLSSON, HEAD OF SECURITY AT STENA L INE

Lars Pålsson has been head of security at Stena Line since 1997. Before that his positionsincluded head of security companies and insurance manager at Securitas, Risk Manage-ment for large companies and posts in the military.

do with procedures”

Gunnebo has installed security solutions at several of Stena Line's seaports. Theinstallations include gates, fencing, passenger gates, turnstiles and boombarriers.

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Nuclear power stations, like this one in Oskarshamn, Sweden, are typical high-risk establishments that require particular protection againstunauthorised access. Gunnebo has delivered perimeter protection, alarms and surveillance systems for the power station.

New legislation issued by theSwedish Nuclear Power Inspec-torate came into effect in Swedenon 1 January 2007. To meet thenew requirements on physicalprotection, the nuclear powerstation in Oskarshamn has procuredsecurity solutions from Gunnebo.

The new legislation from the Inspectoraterelates to how nuclear facilities must pre-vent unauthorised access and sabotage thatcould result in radiological accidents.Gunnebo Nordic has supplied and instal-led solutions to upgrade security at

Oskarshamn power station and thetechnical nuclear facilities in Studsvik.Perimeter security, alarms and surveillan-ce systems have been installed to createfully comprehensive site protection.

TOUGH DEMANDS

“Our products and system solutions aredeveloped and tested to provide effectiveperimeter security for high-risk areas.They must fulfil today’s rigorous demandson security placed by the nuclear engine-ering industry,” says Sven Boëthius, headof the Gunnebo Nordic customer centre.The installation in Oskarshamn includes

three high-security boombarriers, groundand microwave alarms, as well as CCTVsurveillance. The installation began backin 2006 and was completed in Februarythis year. In Studsvik Gunnebo has delive-red and installed three kilometres ofindustrial fencing, turnstiles, hingedpower gates and fence alarms.

COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS

“The deliveries to Oskarshamn nuclearpower station and Studsvik are goodexamples of how Gunnebo today can deli-ver fully comprehensive system solutions,”says Sven Boëthius. �

Tighter security at Swedishnuclear power stations


Several years of collaboration led to acquisitionSince September 2006, Finnishcompany Oy Aysec AB has beenpart of the Gunnebo Group. Thisacquisition gives Gunnebo access toinnovative technology in SiteProtection.

For several years Aysec has been a leadingsupplier in Finland of automatic systemsfor gates and doors. The company focuseson developing control systems for doorsand gates, but also produces advancedsystems for entrance control.

“Aysec's technology and know-howcomplement Gunnebo very nicely. I’mconvinced that communication and secu-rity systems are the future,” says MarkoHeiskanen, Country Manager GunneboFinland.

RAISING THE BAR

Aysec also benefits greatly from the acqui-sition as the company now has the supportof Gunnebo.

“It enables the company to advancefrom standard products to large customi-sed solutions, which makes a big differen-ce to the customer. Quite simply the bar

can be raised and together we’ll be strongon the Finnish security market.”

LONG COLLABORATION

The connection between Gunnebo andAysec, however, is nothing new as the com-panies have been collaborating for seven oreight years. Initially Aysec will mainly con-tinue to focus on the Finnish market.

“But from an economic perspective the

Finnish market is limited and we want todistribute Aysec’s products throughoutthe Nordic region to begin with. After thatwe want to integrate our technology andknow-how throughout the GunneboGroup,” says Marko Heiskanen.

Aysec currently has 11 employees andan annual turnover of just over 2.7 milli-on euro. The head office is in Vantaa, justoutside Helsinki. �

Marko Heiskanen, Country Manager Gunnebo Finland.

In Finland Aysec is a leading supplier of automatic systems for doors and gates. The acquisition of Aysec has supplemented Gunnebo’s offering – initially in the Nordic region and in the long term throughout the Group.

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Håkan Nordin is often out meeting customers. Today he is an account manager in the Stockholm region, but during his 40 years at Gunnebo he has had many different roles. But he has always worked in sales - Håkan likes meeting people and closing a deal.

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Håkan Nordin has been doingbusiness – for almost 40 yearsHåkan Nordin has worked in salesat Gunnebo in Sweden since 1968.Over the years he has of courseseen many changes – but onething remains the same: he stillfinds the job interesting.

“I like doing business, whetherit’s locks and keys or securitysolutions worth millions,” saysHåkan Nordin.

On 31 October 1968, Håkan Nordinbegan his career at Rosengrens. Prior tothat he had worked at a bank for a yearand a half, and was therefore taken on asa salesperson working with the bank sec-tor. And that’s the way it’s been eversince. Håkan has always worked withsales to banks – although in slightly dif-ferent roles. He will soon have 40 yearsin the industry under his belt. Duringthis time, of course, Håkan has seen agreat many changes.

MANY CHANGES

“The first change was my move fromSundsvall to Stockholm in 1969, whereI’ve remained ever since. Over the yearsI’ve obviously seen many new ownersand changes in the company.”

Håkan says the most difficult periodwas when the owner at the time, ArenaFastigheter, went bankrupt during theconstruction crisis of the early 1990s.

While a new owner was being sought theoperation just marked time: no invest-ment, no development.

“On the other hand, my most positivememory is probably shortly afterwardswhen we finally had a new owner in theshape of HIDEF Kapital AB, whichwould later become today’s Gunnebo.We were truly lifted from the depths andnow had a stable owner.”

FUNCTIONS THAT FIT IN

Needless to say the customers, the banksector, have also changed in 40 years.New products, new technology, newapproaches to security.

“I find that today there’s more of asystem-based approach. In the past wemostly offered secure products, appro-ved and certified to various standards.Now the products not only have to fulfilrequirements, they must also have func-tions that fit in with the surroundingenvironment, into the bank’s routinesand so on.

“There are also trends, like in procure-ment for example. At the beginning of mycareer procurement was virtually alwaysdealt with centrally. Then responsibilitywas passed on to the regional level for awhile, and we had to negotiate almost witheach individual bank branch. Now thependulum has swung again and procure-ment is mostly central.”

Håkan Nordin has met everyone frombranch personnel to senior managers atthe banks, and he has sold everythingfrom locks and keys to major securitysystems worth millions of Swedish kro-nor. He finds it all interesting – becauseit’s about contact with people.

“My working day is never boring.Today I'm account manager for SEB andHandelsbanken in the Stockholm andMälardalen region, and I’m out meetingclients at least two or three times a week.There are a lot of varied customer visits,in matters large and small.

“In all situations it’s important that thecustomers can have confidence in me. Andthat confidence is based on my experienceand personality, and the fact that I have astrong company behind me.”

SUPPORTING YOUNGER COLLEAGUES

Håkan Nordin will be 62 this autumn,and he has gradually begun to scale backhis work. For example, he has changedfrom more demanding roles with per-sonnel responsibilities to 'just' selling,and today he has only a few customers heworks with.

“I want to focus on my customers, andsupport my younger colleagues with tipsand advice. But I’ll probably keep work-ing until I reach retirement at 65. It’s stillvery interesting – I like getting businessdone!” �

High performance application integrates security systems

CCTV, vehicle passage, access control,burglar alarms, fire alarms and muchmore. A complete security system encom-passes many different parts, which entailslarge quantities of information, a host ofdifferent monitors to check and incidentsto prioritise. Now, however, there aremodern integrated electronic securitysolutions where the various functions areincorporated in a single system. Gunnebohas developed SMI Server, a piece of software in the form of a unique interfacewhich dramatically simplifies informationand event management.

“A security system operator has largequantities of information to handle. Itcould be anything from an alarm signal-ling that someone’s climbing over a fence,to an indicator signifying it’s too hot in the

datacenter or the lift has got stuck,” saysPaul Hedman at Competence CentreElectronic Security at Gunnebo.

“One of the main advantages of anelectronic system integrated into one sing-le application is that the alarms can be pri-oritised, for example a burglary comesahead of an escalator breakdown. Thecustomer can also ’build in’ routines forhow the information is conveyed and spe-cify response procedures, such as who tosend out in the event of an alarm”, saysPaul Hedman.

MINIMISES THE RISKS FOR MISTAKES

Dominique Auvray, Marketing & Deve-lopment Director at Competence CentreElectronic Security at Gunnebo, explainsthat SMI Server solution makes the super-

vision a lot easier, thus minimises the risksfor human mistakes. After all, an operatorhas one pair of eyes and it is only possibleto monitor a certain number of screens atany one time. With Gunnebo’s SMI Ser-ver solution, all the user has to do is mas-ter one system, and program one database.Furthermore, the information must beconveyed quickly to enable an immediateresponse if something goes wrong.

“If an alarm is issued at access control,it is vital to have the images from the sur-veillance cameras on the screen in orderto be able to assess the situation. Thescreen should also provide immediateinformation about different possibilitiesto handle the situation” says DominiqueAuvray.

“The danger of having several separate

“We manufacture all parts of the system ourselves, both the hard-

ware and software. This makes it easier for us to develop and modify

the solution to the customer’s needs.”

DOMIN IQUE AUVRAY,

MARKET ING & DEVELOPMENT D IRECTOR AT COMPETENCE CENTRE ELECTRONIC SECURITY AT GUNNEBO

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Monitoring and handling information from different types of security systems can

be a major task. But with the right software and interface the various parts can

be integrated into a single system. Gunnebo has a solution that can be adapted

to meet each customer’s specific needs.

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systems is that it's not certain that theinformation is synchronised. This canmake it hard to prove afterwards that aparticular person made an unauthorisedentry because the alarm and camera ima-ges are not interlinked,” adds DominiqueAuvray.

REMOTE MONITORING

One of the major advantages of theintegrated electronic system is the abilityto monitor all the installations centrallyand remotely. Someone could be sittingin Paris and monitoring 200 stores in achain across the whole of France. Gun-nebo also has monitoring stations inseveral locations, which customers canhire and use to monitor their sites remo-tely.

The SMI Server application is desig-ned with flexibility in mind, and the functions can be tailored to each custo-mer’s individual needs. The system canbe interfaced with external applicationssuch as guard tour, visitor managementor time and attendance, for example.

“We can adapt the solution for thous-ands of readers, for small and large build-ings, for low and high security require-ments, and for customers with one site tomulti-sites structures. What’s more, the

customer can choose whichfunctions should be integra-ted,” Dominique Auvrayexplains.

ALL PARTS MADE IN-HOUSE

He says that Gunnebo’s SMIServer solution has manybenefits over competing pro-ducts.

“We manufacture all parts ofthe system ourselves, both thehardware and software. Thismakes it easier for us to develop andmodify the solution to the customer’sneeds. Quite simply, we follow the custo-mer’s evolution and improve future func-tionalities.

“The solution has a user-friendlydesign and is based on advanced techno-logy, such as Microsoft. NET platformand SQL Server database, which alloweasy integration for new systems. It isalso relatively easy to install,” says Domi-nique Auvray.

SKILLED ENGINEERS

He can show many international referen-ces for the integrated electronic system.Over 100,000 readers in strong, well-known companies around the world have

now beeninstalled. International examples include Sparda Bank in Germany,Refer in Portugal, and RACC (Real Auto-movil Club de Cataluña) in Spain.

Paul Hedman also talks about the serversolution in glowing terms.

“Our skilled software engineers havedeveloped a solution that makes life fareasier for security system administrators. Itis difficult to develop software of this levelof sophistication, and it requires a largecompany to succeed – like Gunnebo.” �


Gunnebo's evolved SMI solution integrates the various parts of a security system in a single application. As a result the operator has only one monitor to watch, in spite of the many different functions provided by the system.


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SecureLine initiatives in Southern EuropeThe launch of SecureLinecontinues, with Spain, Portugaland Italy next in line.

The aim is to make SecureLinean important part of the SecureStorage segment.

SecureLine is a product range mainlyintended for small businesses and privateindividuals. It comprises less advancedproducts for theft protection, documentsafes, burglar protection and fire-resistantsafes for protecting data media.

The process of launching SecureLine inthe three Southern European countriesbegan a few months ago, partly throughvarious PR activities and by establishing adistribution network for the products.

TOUGH COMPETITION

“SecureLine is completely unknown inthese territories so we’re starting fromscratch. Competition on the market istough, but we have a good chance of suc-ceeding because we’re a global organisa-tion. We have the resources to improvethe products, as well as an extensive aftersales service, which is pivotal,” says Jean-

Pierre Maire, Secure Storage BusinessChannels Development Manager, who isresponsible for the entire launch.

The aim is for the entire Secure Stora-ge segment in the region to grow bydouble-digit numbers in the future.

“We want that growth mainly to comefrom SecureLine,” says Maire.

INDEPENDENT SALES AGENTS

In all three countries – Spain, Portugaland Italy – Gunnebo has decided towork with independent sales agents, whowere recruited during the spring.

“Gunnebo has limited sales resourcesand the financial aspect of our plan is thekey. Our first step was to build the neces-sary sales tools while finding agents whocould sell our products.

“The idea is that the products willmainly be sold via specialist retailers suchas industrial distributors, catalogue tra-ders, Internet and hardware stores,” con-tinues Jean-Pierre Maire.

The main challenge has been co-ordi-nating between the various players formarket activities, product information,sales and logistics.

“The products will be available for saleby this summer,” Jean-Pierre Maire pro-mises. �

Facts: SecureLine

SecureLine is a range of security pro-ducts for private individuals and compani-es alike. The brand encompasses a widerange of models and versions which canbe adapted to meet most needs. Secure-Line can be found virtually worldwide andwas founded by Gunnebo in 2003.

SecureLine includes products for:� Theft protection – such as cash

automation at checkouts� Document protection – document

cabinets which protect papers such as contracts, insurance policies and certificates from fire and burglary

� Burglary protection – safes for protecting valuables

� Data media protection – fire-resistant safes for CDs, DVDs, film, memory cards and photographs, for example

Gunnebo’s SecureLine range is now reaching brandnew markets: Italy, Portugal and Spain. At present the

SecureLine brand is unknown in the region, but thelong-term goal is for it to contribute significantly to

Gunnebo's growth in Southern Europe. Jean-Pierre Maire is the Secure Storage

Business Channels Development Manager and responsible for the entire launch.

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Gunnebo factory in Salzkotten certified

In late January this year, Gunnebo’s pro-duction unit for outdoor perimeter pro-tection in Salzkotten, Germany, comple-ted a certification process which has las-ted almost a year. The factory is now cer-tified in accordance with DIN EN ISO9001:2000 and DIN EN ISO14001:2005.

The unit already had DIN 18800-7certification which is mainly aimed atsuppliers to public authorities. �

French Baldenheim factory ISO certified

In late 2006, Gunnebo’s factory inBaldenheim, France, was certified toISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.The factory makes security gates and fireand burglar-resistant safes, for example.

ISO 9001 shows that Gunnebo isliving up to the highest expectations onquality.

The ISO 14001 certification is proofthat the factory's operations are meetingenvironmental requirements.

“Thesecertificates are

an assurance toall our customers that

we are working to continuously improvethe quality of our products,” says Stép-hane Savin, a quality engineer at the fac-tory in Baldenheim. �

Gunnebo is launching new safes under three brands, including the Chubbsafes DuoGuardmodel.

Gunnebo launches new fire and burglar-resistant safes In the spring Gunnebo launched threenew safes under three different brands:Chubbsafes, Fichet-Bauche and Rosen-grens. The safes are tested and certified toEN 1143 (grade 0-1), i.e. they meet Euro-pean anti-burglary standards. Chubbsafesand Fichet-Bauche are also certified to EN1047 and Rosengrens to NT FIRE 017 -60 Paper.

The safes are available in ten sizes from40 to 500 litres. They are made of the newmaterial DUALITE X50, which makes

the models both safe and fire-resistant.Production takes place at Gunnebo’s fac-tory in Jakarta, Indonesia.

“The three safes are united by moderndesign, lower weight than traditional safes,a good price and the fact that they are available with various alternative fittings,”says James Taylor of the Secure Storagecompetence centre.

“Later this year the Chubbsafes productwill also be launched as a grade 2 and 3safe.” �

Ålandsbanken has installed a recycling systemto increase security.

Increased security at Ålandsbanken

As the first bank branch on the ÅlandIslands, Ålandsbanken’s city branch hasbegun using a 'recycling system'. As aresult notes are no longer left loose in thetills; instead they are locked in a safe andfed out in the correct quantity as required.

The recycling system increases securityfor employees at the bank, and indirectlyfor customers too. When a customer wantsto withdraw money the service advisorenters the amount and the right number ofnotes in the suitable denominations is fedout. The safe also has an authenticitydetection system.

“There’s no great difference for custo-mers, but we no longer have loose bankno-tes behind the counter. The safes can’t beopened by staff, so we have signs up on allthe doors saying that the money is protec-ted against robbery,” says Birgitta Dahlén,department manager at Ålandsbanken.

The bank has also purchased a coin-rollmachine where customers can changetheir money into smaller notes or coinswithout having to queue up.

“It’s a way of improving our service. Alot of clubs and companies come in tochange money, and now they don’t haveto queue up,” says Birgitta Dahlén. �


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Troax delivers machine safety for Austrian steelworksTroax in Germany/Austria has beengiven an important assignment atAustria’s largest steelworks,Voestalpine in Linz. Troax MachineSafety will protect a new cold-rollingmill in the production line at thefactory. The total order is worth450,000 euros.

Troax won the Voestalpine contract afterlengthy negotiations as the steelworks is anextremely demanding customer. “Troaxwon thanks to its many unique strengths,”says Wolfgang Falkenberg of Troax Ger-many/Austria.

“For example we have the flexible RapidFix system. If necessary the users canquickly access the machinery for mainte-nance, which helps avoid high costs forproduction stoppages.”

IMPRESSED BY QUALITY

During the entire sales process the Troaxsystem has been tested in the steelworks.Voestalpine was impressed by the high qua-lity of all the components, which can with-stand very high temperatures and resist theinfluence of dust and dirt from production.

“We also have good references from thesteel industry having carried out installa-tions for companies like ThyssenKrupp,Mittal, Rasselstein, Salzgitter, Amag andArcelor. Voestalpine’s engineers have car-ried out study visits to several of theseplants.”

A professional user like Voestalpineneeds a partner that is familiar with therules and norms of machine safety – areasTroax is familiar with after many yearsworking with companies in the steelindustry. Troax experts can install equip-ment swiftly, flexibly and safely – even inhighly complex projects.

TOWARDS A LEADING POSITION

High production capacity is, of course, acritical factor in carrying out major instal-lations in a short period of time. Troaxcould meet this need thanks to the world’slargest production facility for machinesafety panels in Hillerstorp, Sweden.

“No doubt the installation at Voestal-pine is another step towards a position asa leading machine safety partner for thesteel industry,” Wolfgang Falkenbergconcludes. �

Troax in Germany/Austria has been commissioned to protect a new cold-rolling mill in theproduction line at Austria's largest steelworks, Voestalpine in Linz.

Gunnebo doors secure Spanish train tunnel

Gunnebo in Spain has been commissio-ned to install fire and explosion-resi-stant doors in a new tunnel for high-speed trains outside Malaga, southernSpain. The client is ADIF, the companythat owns high-speed train tunnels inSpain.

The new route for high-speed trainscomprises two parallel tunnels, whichextend nine kilometres from west toeast. There are 19 transverse passagesbetween the two tunnels, each of whichis partitioned off with security doorsfrom Gunnebo.

The assignment has been carried outin a collaboration between GunneboSpain and the Entrance Control compe-tence centre.

“Co-operation was a success factor forthis order. Gunnebo Spain’s marketingwas supported by technical advice fromthe competence centre,” says José Ortuño,Country Manager for Gunnebo Spain.

The doors were made in Gunnebo’sfactory in Bedford, UK. Gunnebo hasalready carried out tests and obtainedcertification for fire and explosion resi-stance. �

Outside Malaga, southern Spain, Gunnebohas been commissioned to install fire andexplosion-resistant doors for 19 transverse passages between two tunnels for high-speedtrains.

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Security solutions for Royalty, Governments, Central Banks and EmbassiesFew are lucky enough to have a jobthat involves flying off around theworld. Fewer still meet with royalty,famous politicians and diplomats ontheir travels. But John MacGregor isone of those few.

It is no exaggeration to say that JohnMacGregor, business line manager for SiteProtection in South Africa, loves his jobwith a passion, and selfishly regards it ashis hobby.

“There are so many projects and peopleto talk about. Wherever I’ve been there hasalways been something of interest toremember,” says John when asked to men-tion a few special events over the years.

Examples include security showcases tohouse the books of the Koran and artefactsfor the Shah of (what was) Persia, in Shar-jah, or King Hussein of Jordan, or TheSultan of Oman. John has also been oninternational bank-related assignments inthe 'bush' in Botswana and unintentio-nally entered Lesotho illegally. To name afew.

CAME TO SOUTH AFRICA IN 1984

John MacGregor started his career asChief Draughtsman for Chubb SecurityInstallations in the UK back in 1969. Inlate 1983 he was offered the job as Ope-ration Manager for newly formed C.S.I.division of Chubb Lock and

Safe in South Africa – a position he tookup in March 1984.

It took a good six months to settlebefore he became captivated by thecountry and the whole African continentand stayed on, eventually becomingappointed as Export Director. In 2001,at the age of 62, he became Non Execu-tive Director and business line managerfor Site Protection at Gunnebo in South

Africa after 'Chubb' was acquired.It's not long before

the conversation turns to some of John’sexciting experiences, such as his meet-ings with the King of Swaziland. Johnwas responsible for designing and theinstallation of new physical protectionsecurity systems in the royal residences –the Main palace he describes as massiveand luxurious, with a touch of Disney-land. John and his colleague were invitedthere for an audience with the king.

“Only after two and a half hours’ wait-ing did the king finally deign to see us,but apparently that wasn’t that long. Wewere told that the South African Foreignminister had to wait eight hours,” Johnexplains.

TIGHT SECURITY

Soon afterwards John and his team retur-ned to conduct a closer examination of thepalace. The security was extremely tight,with traditionally dressed guards watchingtheir every move.

“Suddenly the power went and everything was pitch black. We stoodthere for an hour in the dark at gunpoint,not allowed to move. It turned out they

John MacGregor, business line manager for Site Protection in South Africa, has seen a greatdeal during his years in South Africa. He has met a lot of interesting people, including theKing of Swaziland and the Shah of (whar was) Persia.

Zanzibar – which John MacGregor has visited several times on security assignments – boasts wonderful white beaches that attract many Western tourists. “But there’s a vast difference between what tourists see and the way of life for locals,” says John.

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couldn’t get the generator started becausethe chap with the key was away in a near-by village, slaughtering a cow for a cere-mony the following day,” says John.

The guards then took John and his col-leagues to the king’s private suite.

“He had the biggest bed I’ve ever seen,It had every conceivable electrical gadget,and if it had wings it could have flown.Downstairs in the basement was a discowith a glass ceiling immediately below anindoor swimming pool, above which was aHeli-pad. As we entered the main bed-room with the king, we were confrontedby his government ministers crouchingand sitting on the floor in front of him.”This was traditional, as the king had to beseen to be in a higher position than hissubjects.

LUCKILY GUNNEBO STEPPED IN

During his years with Chubb Lock andSafe, John stuck with the companythrough thick and thin. Gunnebo tookover in 2000.

“Everyone was relieved when Gunne-bo stepped in, they had far more know-ledge of what the Security business wasall about than their predecessors.

“The time with the previous ownerswas not a good one,” John explains.

Gunnebo has made some majorchanges, but he is positive about the re-organisation.

“It’s given us access to all Gunnebo’s

products and opens up further new major opportunities, par-ticularly in site protection which wenever had before”.

NEW CHALLENGES ALWAYS TURNING UP

John is convinced that site protection andelectronically enhanced security productsis where the future lies, even though secu-re storage – Chubbsafes’ traditional focusarea – will always be needed.

John has now lived in South Africa forover 23 years but has no plans to returnto the UK, apart from holidays to visit hischildren, grandchildren and sister. He isso happy at Gunnebo that he can’t ima-gine retiring, despite his 69 years. It isthanks to his job that he has had thechance to see and experience the mostvaried countries, and cultures, particular-ly in Africa.

“I’ve been thinking about retirementsince I was 65, but new challenges arealways turning up. The future for Gunnebo in Africa is exciting, I still want

to be part of it, but at the sametime continue to pass my knowledge ofsecurity to the Young Guns, but they hadbetter make sure they are passionateabout the business and their company.”�

During his time as business line managerfor Site Protection at Gunnebo in SouthAfrica, John MacGregor has travelled tomany parts of the world. He recently retur-ned from one of his trips to western Africawhere Gunnebo is currently involved inseveral major security projects (above left).

He has also had an opportunity to workwith projects in Zanzibar, including aschool for orphans. A container is used tostore TV sets and computers, and Gunnebofitted it with a security gate (above).

Keenan Gomez and Troye Browne in con-versation with John about a current project(bottom).

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