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Mul-T-Lock’s eCLIQ® is put through its paces at Barry’s studios throughout London
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Barry’s studios in London can now benefit from managed access rights across each of its eight London studios, thanks to Mul-T-Lock’s eCLIQ® access control solution.

Founded in 1998 in West Hollywood, Barry’s fitness classes have studios across North America, the Middle East and throughout Europe. Today, there are over 140,000 global members of Barry’s FitFam, with eight boutique studios in the UK.

London-based Astoria Fire and Security Ltd recommended Mul-T-Lock’s eCLIQ® access control solution to all eight of Barry’s studios throughout London, to help combat lost keys and achieve complex access requirements.

Fraser McNair, Contracts Manager at Astoria Fire and Security commented: “The benefits of eCLIQ, including convenience and cost saving to our customer, meant the product virtually sold itself! It gives them the control to manage their security directly from a mobile app that is both secure and easy to use. They can now reconfigure their security within minutes and lost keys can be cancelled immediately. They also have the added convenience of only granting access rights on certain days at certain times depending on the role of the key holder.”

With several employees requiring access to the studios at various times of the day/week and with confidential client data kept on file within each building, Barry’s required a solution that would offer a high level of physical security as well as data protection.

Mul-T-Lock’s eCLIQ® access control system allows end-users to both grant and remove access permissions remotely. This includes scheduling individual access permissions for each key and providing time-limited access. If a key is lost, access can be revoked using the eCLIQ® Go mobile app, all managed from a cloud-based system.

Jacques Vermeulen, Regional Sales Manager for Mul-T-Lock added: “Fitness studios and gyms have very complex access and security requirements, with 24-hour shift patterns for staff, deliveries throughout the day, and contractors needing one-time access. Plus, the management of visitors and their flow around a building, needs to be non-intrusive yet secure and reassuring.

“Security and access systems, such as eCLIQ® from Mul-T-Lock, not only improve safety and mitigate risks but also helps with business continuity, which is a valuable asset to the leisure industry.”

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: eCLIQ master key system from Mul-T-Lock
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Mul-T-Lock is renowned for its innovative approach to patented master key systems, providing Facility Managers with enhanced security and protection for a wide range of applications.

Mul-T-Lock’s master key systems present comprehensive solutions for managing physical security across various sectors, including commercial, residential, and institutional settings.

These systems are tailor-made to meet the unique needs and security requirements of each environment, with their wide range of cylinder types and can seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure and building management solutions.

The eCLIQ solution from Mul-T-Lock takes master keying to the next level by incorporating electronic features. It offers programmable keys and cylinders that communicate wirelessly, granting users greater control and flexibility.

With eCLIQ, access rights can be easily modified or revoked, enhancing security and simplifying key management.

One of the key advantages of Mul-T-Lock master key systems, including eCLIQ, is their scalability and flexibility. These systems can accommodate a wide range of applications, from small properties to large-scale complexes and grow and adapt as needs evolve. With the ability to create multiple levels of access, businesses can easily control and manage permissions, ensuring that the right individuals have access to the right areas.

Mul-T-Lock’s master key systems are designed for durability and resistance against tampering or forced entry attempts. They utilise specialist locking technology and advanced engineering techniques to provide exceptional security. eCLIQ incorporates advanced encryption protocols and authentication mechanisms to protect against unauthorised key duplication and ensure data integrity.

Ultimately, Mul-T-Lock master key systems offer operational benefits. Streamlining key management processes, reducing the need for carrying multiple keys and simplifying the task of granting or revoking access. This improves operational efficiency, saves time, and minimises the risk of key-related errors.

Mul-T-Lock master key systems, including the eCLIQ system, are a testament to the security specialist’s commitment to safeguarding, innovation, and integrity. With their advanced technology, scalability, and robust construction, they provide organisations with reliable and effective solutions.

So whether it’s securing a single property or managing access across multiple sites, using mechanical or electromechanical security (or a mixture of both,) Mul-T-Lock’s master key systems offer the peace of mind and operational efficiency that businesses and institutions seek in today’s dynamic security landscape.

5 Minutes With… Ian Thresher, Regional Sales Manager at Mul-T-Lock
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In the latest instalment of our FM industry executive interview series we sat down with Ian Thresher, Regional Sales Manager at Mul-T-Lock to talk about protecting customers from supply chain issues, the opportunities around touch-free security and the importance of sustainability…

Tell us about your company, products, and services.

Mul-T-lock has been manufacturing high security mechanical master key systems and electromechanical devices for several industries, including education, health care, and more, for over 50 years. We take pride in the quality of our products, which exceed a wide range of industry accreditations. Our extensive product lines are flexibility enough to develop customised systems for any application.

What have been the biggest challenges the industry has faced over the past 12 months? 

The pandemic was a difficult period for all businesses, but we believed it was critical to keep in touch with our customers through frequent phone calls and ‘Teams’ meetings. It was also the trigger for raw material and freight cost rises which have since been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. So, continuity of raw material supply and pricing as well as soaring energy costs and inflation have been and remain a challenge for all businesses and customers. This is why we continue to work tirelessly to protect our customers where possible.

And what have been the biggest opportunities?   

Every day is an opportunity. You shouldn’t wait for an opportunity to arise to succeed. Create it. From an industry perspective it is tapping into the customer’s desire for high security that offers the optimum in convenience. This is why we’re seeing a growth in electromechanical solutions and sales. With SMARTair ‘Openow’ we saw customers during and post the pandemic wanting a touch free solution, a ‘key’ so to speak on their mobile phone, allowing them access to meeting rooms, hotel accommodation without interaction with people or traditional keys and credentials. We’re also seeing a surge in demand for audit trails, so eCLIQ our electromechanical solution that looks and feels like a traditional cylinder solution but smarter! Giving the customer the ability to provide and revoke access at the touch of a button, have audit trails of traffic through sensitive areas on site as well as timed access functionality.

What is the biggest priority for our industry in 2023?

The biggest priority is to provide a genuinely exceptional client experience and to go above and beyond. And, to keep innovating our service and solution offerings so we remain relevant to our customers. Proving to them that we understand the challenges they face and we have the solutions to help them today and tomorrow.

What are the main trends you are expecting to see in the market in 2023?

End users are increasingly shifting away from traditional mechanical master key systems and towards electromechanical systems such as Mul-T-locks eCLIQ and SMARTair, which provide additional security features such as audit trails, timed permissions, and access removal on lost or stolen keys.

What technology is going to have the biggest impact on the market this year?

This year, electromechanical access solutions will have a significant impact. They can be retrofitted to existing doors with mechanical cylinders, while the electromechanical solutions from Mul-T-Lock require no wiring. The added advantages increase security in ways that traditional methods cannot.

In 2025 we’ll all be talking about…?  

The topic of discussion will be global warming. This has been observed in recent years, yet it is impossible to deny that the impacts of global warming are being felt. The energy revolution and the transition to a lower-carbon civilization will dominate the debate by 2025 and with it our commitment as manufacturers to act responsibly, produce sustainably and provide products that are sustainable and help reduce the carbon footprint of existing as well as future environments where are products are used.

You go to the bar at the Facilities Management Summit – what’s your tipple of choice?

Vodka or a nice glass of red wine.

What’s the most exciting thing about your job?  

Aside from meeting different people and learning about their requirements, which we can easily accommodate for, the most exciting aspect of my job is observing how my efforts impact the company’s growth.

And what’s the most challenging?  

Things don’t always go as planned, which is totally normal; the trick is to stay cool and resilient while correcting shortcomings as soon as feasible.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?  

Life is about managing expectations, most of all your own.

Peaky Blinders or The Mandalorian?

Mandalorian, but I do have a soft spot historical dramatisation.

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Mul-T-Lock Master Key Systems – The innovative solution to bespoke security
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With the rapid advancement of technology and the emergence of new threats, organisations are looking for innovative physical security solutions to ensure the protection of their assets, people, and premises.

Suresh Peri, Head of Commercial and Technical and Mul-T-Lock UK identifies how the security specialist is staying one step ahead with the evolution of its Master Key Systems. The aim is to support Facility Managers on their journey to embrace modern and intelligent security measures…

As our world keeps changing, we have a duty of care to advance with the latest physical security measures and ensure we can offer bespoke solutions for our customers.

One way we achieve this is through our renowned master key systems, which operate on the basis of key hierarchy.

Master Key Systems are designed to create a categorised structure, where individual keys can only access specific locks assigned to them, while the ‘master key’ retains access to all locks in the system. This enables controlled access across a facility, granting permitted workers access to their authorised areas while restricting unauthorised individuals from entering.

Mul-T-Lock’s Master Key Systems offer a combined solution, incorporating electromechanical systems such as eCLIQ.  This allows Facility Managers to benefit from features such as audit trails, time-based access limitations and remote access control.

Operating with the assurance of Mul-T-Lock’s reputation for high security, master key systems can be designed for a modern office building or a multi-site complex.  The solution can be tailored to embrace electromechanical or mechanical systems to meet the specific needs of every institution.

Mul-T-Lock will work with Facility Managers – incorporating technical assistance and the support of its UK network of authorised approved partners – right from the specification process.  We will develop a bespoke design that corresponds with security demands, taking into consideration various zones, departments, and user responsibilities.

And considering the diverse needs of businesses and institutions, Mul-T-Lock UK will offer a suitable platform to base a master key system.  From a premium level eCLIQ, MTL800 (most recently fitted at the MLA Headquarters,) MTL600, MTL500, MTL400, MTL300 to MTL200, all offer unparalleled flexibility, scalability, enhanced security and efficient key management as standard.