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ABLOY UK HAS CREATED A BESPOKE locking solution for ART Security Solutions ( ART ), to secure up to 1,000 Pod Works quirky phone box workstations across the UK . specifying the EL490 electric motor lock alongside interior and exterior keypads .

The Pod Works workstations have been created using iconic red BT telephone boxes , and each typically includes Wi-Fi , plug sockets , Internet connection , printer , scanner , VOIP phone and free coffee and tea .

ART , based in Henley on Thames , Oxfordshire , are responsible for securing the ‘ Pods ’ and Russell Square was one of the first of up to 1,000 ‘ Pods ’ to be installed nationwide in major cities over the next 24-36 months . ART approached Abloy UK looking for a unique locking solution to enable secure and safe electric control locally and remotely .

Justin Morley , Managing Director , ART Security Solutions , said : “ Security was

paramount on this project - the lock had to work effectively , look good and be reliable .

“ We also needed a lock that had multiple functions , providing certain levels of guaranteed exit in lots of different scenarios . The EL490 from Abloy was chosen as it had unique dimensions that matched the very exact amount of space available for door hardware to be fitted - as well as offering all the safeguards we required .”

Paul Radden , Senior Product Manager , Abloy UK , added : “ The EL490 is a motor lock and has the unique feature of electronic handle control . For the ‘ Pods ’, we have used the EL490 alongside interior and exterior keypads that allow access , logging the user in and out of the ‘ Pod ’.

“ If the power fails or there is an emergency , the handle becomes live and the user can exit . We ’ re looking forward to working with ART going forward to ensure

all of the anticipated 1,000 ‘ Pods ’ are effectively secured .

Abloy UK ’ s electric motor locks offer high security , with a secure external override and manual escape at all times . They have been fire tested and provide automatic deadlocking , as well as offering a compliant solution for both interior and exterior doors .

To find out more , visit www . abloy . co . uk

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