The Challenge:  More than ever before employers, employees and customers are thinking about their health and wellbeing in the workplace and will expect the highest standards of health and cleanliness in their business environments.

The Solution:  Use the best innovative technologies, such as our antimicrobial door and security hardware that fights bacteria 24/7 to make your work environment safe and secure.
You already know Alen for security and fire alarm solutions, among other core services, but did you know we also have expertise in Health-Based Safety and Security solutions? We are committed to helping companies feel safe and healthy, especially now with everyone being more health conscious, and more focused on cleaner offices.

Antimicrobial Door and Security Hardware has a unique Ionic Silver (AG+) coating with a formulation that inhibits bacteria and mold on doorknobs and other high-touch surfaces. This hardware solution is well-equipped for a wide variety of industries such as healthcare, government, retail, education, corporate and foodservice. Our antimicrobial hardware is available in many different styles, functions and finishes to suit any workplace environment.

The Result:  An environment that feels safe, healthy and adaptable to the ever-changing world so your employees and businesses can continue to thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is antimicrobial door hardware?

Antimicrobial door hardware features a specialized coating designed to inhibit bacteria and mold on frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs and door handles.

How does antimicrobial door hardware work?

The hardware uses an Ionic Silver (AG+) coating formulated to provide continuous protection against bacteria and mold on the treated surface.

Why is antimicrobial hardware useful in the workplace?

Door handles and other security hardware are touched frequently throughout the day. Antimicrobial hardware adds another layer of health-focused protection to help businesses maintain cleaner workplace environments.

What industries can use antimicrobial door hardware?

This hardware is suitable for many environments, including healthcare facilities, government buildings, retailers, schools, corporate offices, and food-service businesses.

Is antimicrobial door hardware available in different designs?

Yes. Antimicrobial hardware is available in different styles, functions, and finishes, allowing businesses to choose options that fit their security needs and workplace appearance.

The Challenge:  Local Food Bank Offices and Warehouse Robbed Twice

The Solution: IP Video Surveillance System to protect both inside and out
Believe it or not, an important community benefactor, which has been helping its New Jersey community and surrounding areas for over 30 years with emergency food assistance, had been robbed several times. Each time the culprits gained entrance in different ways. Once it was through a bathroom wall, another time was through the basement, knowing there was no video surveillance system. While there, these thugs helped themselves to the contents of the safe and even food supplies for those in need. That’s when the the organization called on Alen Security. They tasked us with a way to catch these criminals in the act or deter them in the first place.

After a careful review of their facility and consultation and tour with their Managing Director, we devised a Security plan to secure their new facility. It was decided that they would maintain their current Security Alarm System and add an IP Video Surveillance System to complement that alarm system.

The IP Video Surveillance System included two 5MP Bullet cameras with IR to view the Front Entrances and Street. We also deployed 3MP Bullet cameras to patrol the Driveway, Side Warehouse Door, Rear Parking Lots and Loading Dock. Meanwhile, Alen Security installed 2MP Dome Cameras inside to protect the General Offices, Warehouse, Storage, Thrift Store, Food Distribution and Basement. The cameras would run to a 24 port; 9TB Video Appliance to record all of the activity. The new IP Video Surveillance System offers live viewing and playback with a feature-rich; user-friendly video management software application. Alen Security also installed a fiber network to keep the video off of their local network.

Remote access was also provided for viewing of the new cameras on their phones and tablets away from the office.

The Result: A happy customer with a way to deter any new break-ins and identify anyone foolish enough to attempt another robbery. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the food bank need an IP video surveillance system?

The food bank’s offices and warehouse had been robbed multiple times through different entry points. A surveillance system was needed to deter future break-ins and help identify anyone attempting another robbery.

Did the food bank replace its existing security alarm?

No. The organization kept its existing security alarm system and added IP video surveillance to provide visual monitoring and recorded evidence alongside the alarm protection.

What areas of the food bank were covered by cameras?

Exterior cameras monitored the entrances, street, driveway, warehouse door, parking areas, and loading dock. Interior cameras covered the offices, warehouse, storage areas, thrift store, food-distribution area, and basement.

Could the food bank view its cameras remotely?

Yes. Authorized users could remotely view the cameras from their phones and tablets while away from the facility.

How was the surveillance footage recorded and managed?

The cameras connected to a 24-port, 9TB video appliance that recorded activity and supported live viewing and playback through video-management software. A separate fiber network kept the video traffic off the food bank’s local network.

The Challenge:  People are concerned about inadvertently contracting COVID-19 as we all head back to work.

Here are a few important facts we know about the virus:

• Elevated body temperature is an indicator of this and other illnesses
• COVID-19 does have a lifespan on a variety of different surfaces
• Hand and surface contact can be a means of transmission from person to person

As we all plan to return to work, we are helping many employers prepare their office environments to ensure their employees will feel safe and protected from inadvertently contracting coronavirus. Like the Food Distribution Company in Hamilton who wanted to put a process in place to perform a temperature check on incoming drivers. We recommended, and they installed, one of our Thermal Camera Systems to their continued satisfaction.

Using Thermal Camera Systems is just one component of our comprehensive approach to keeping your employees safe. Thermal Camera Systems give you instant confirmation if an employee or visitor has an elevated temperature before they enter the workplace. Our “contactless” thermal cameras process a body temperature scan for pass/fail with audible alert sounds in less than 3 seconds, and within an accuracy of +/- .9 degrees Fahrenheit.

The system also offers subscription-based remote management software to allow for email and text alerts. The technology is configurable to deny entry to any employee with an elevated temperature status, and can also be configured to allow/deny entry. Since this procedure of temperature checks will be new to most companies, HR professionals will need to put certain guidelines and policies in place. To assist them with the process, we have an HR Consultant available for guidance on policy and implementation procedures.

Features of our Thermal Camera Systems:

• Tablet style display
• Reads and displays temperature instantly with confirmation of pass/fail
• Configurable temperature thresholds
• Accurate within +/- .9 degrees
• Optional face mask check
• Commercial grade hardware
• Ability to integrate with controlled access

The Result: Our Thermal Camera Systems are just one of the innovative health-based safety systems that help to comfort your employees and keep illness out of the office.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a thermal camera system check?

The system performs a contactless body-temperature scan and provides a pass-or-fail result, helping employers identify employees or visitors with an elevated temperature before they enter the workplace.

How quickly does the thermal camera provide a result?

The thermal camera completes its scan in less than three seconds and can provide an audible alert when it detects an elevated temperature.

How accurate is the thermal camera system?

According to the article, the system measures body temperature within plus or minus 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can a thermal camera integrate with an access control system?

Yes. The technology can be configured to allow or deny entry based on the temperature result and can integrate with controlled-access systems.

Can employers receive remote alerts from the system?

Yes. Subscription-based remote-management software can send email and text alerts. The system also offers configurable temperature thresholds and an optional face-mask check.