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1. Bank supports site expansion for holiday park operator

   22nd June 2021 5:11 pm Comments Off on Bank supports site expansion for holiday park operator

   Holiday park operator Leisure Escapes has purchased its third park supported by a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.

   The family-run business, which was established in 1969, has acquired the Caerfelin Holiday Park, in Aberporth. The 11-acre park is home to 100 caravans.

   Tomas Davies, director of Leisure Escapes, said: “The last year has been extremely turbulent for the hospitality and tourism industry so acquiring our third park, with the support of HSBC UK led by our relationship director, Simon Williams, underlines our commitment to providing high quality accommodation and facilities for our guests.

   “As a family tourism business, the plan to purchase Caerfelin Holiday Park has been in the pipeline for a few months. We were grateful to be assisted by the Wales corporate team at HSBC UK and look forward to continuing our relationship, as well as playing our part in regenerating the Welsh economy in a post-Covid climate.”

   Warren Lewis, head of corporate banking Wales for HSBC UK, added: “Not only will this deal continue Leisure Escapes’ growth in West Wales, it also supports the local economy of the area thanks to the influx of visitors holidaying once more.

   “We’ve supported the team for a number of years and look forward to continuing our relationship during an exciting time for Leisure Escapes as the business grows to meet demand.”

   Access Control Wales – Expert suppliers of advanced access control and security systems 

   A part of the Tensor group of security companies, Access Control Wales are a National Security Inspectorate (NSI) NACOSS Gold – accredited British manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining security solutions.

   We are dedicated to providing excellent security solutions and updating the access control systems for companies across the UK. 

   We understand that keeping a set of keys for 100 caravans safe can prove difficult, especially when at least one spare set is essential should the original set get lost. 

   By using our access control contactless smartcards, you will never have to use a set of keys again. Our smartcards are approximately the same size as a standard credit card and are thin and flexible enough to be carried in your wallet. This makes it easier for holiday goers to carry their keys around and will be less likely to lose them. If a card is lost, we sell badge ID printers and the lost card can be marked as lost within the software. 

   Our systems give you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of any day, placing it at the forefront of security solutions. The systems support an extensive range of physical security devices designed to restrict people or vehicles, including Locks, Internal doors, External doors, Turnstiles (Full Height, Half height and Glass Turnstiles), Car-park and Traffic barriers.

   In addition to this, our Access Control System can be easily connected to your site’s fire alarms for secure and reliable Fire Roll Call functionality. 

   For more information on any of our products or for a quote, please get in touch with a member of our sales team who will be happy to help. 

2. Ambassador Theatre Group reveals brand for Swansea Arena

   14th June 2021 3:33 pm Leave a Comment

   Live entertainment venue operator Ambassador Theatre Group has revealed the brand for the new Swansea Arena.

   The creative consultancy, Kneath Associates, said that it drew upon its Welsh heritage and experience to develop the design.

   The bilingual concept aims to set the contemporary typographic brand at the centre of a stage, viewed as a single point of focus.

   A spokesperson from the firm said: “We are incredibly proud to have been able to work with Ambassador Theatre Group on this brand.

   “Having lived in and around Swansea Bay all our lives, we have a tangible emotional connection to the arena development and the value it will bring to the city.

   The development of the arena is part of the £135m transformational Copr Bay Phase One project, which is being completed by the council working alongside development manager RivingtonHark.

   Once complete, it will comprise the 3,500-capacity indoor arena and conference centre, as well as new independent restaurants, city centre apartments, a 1.1-acre coastal park, two new multi-storey car parks.

   Director of corporate development for ATG Libby Grant said: “As we eagerly anticipate our doors opening in Swansea, we are looking for partners to come on the journey with us.

   “A chance to engage with up to 230,000 visitors per year offers a compelling platform for partners to associate with music and the performing arts and take centre stage in our new state of the art arena.”

   Access Control Wales – Expert Suppliers of Advanced Physical Security Solutions 

   Access Control Wales offers security systems that can control most standard types of internal/external electronic door releases and physical security devices such as barriers and turnstiles. 

   The new Swansea Arena has a huge 3,500-capacity indoor arena. The facilities also include a conference centre, new independent restaurants and will see over 230,000 visitors per year. This is the perfect opportunity to install an access control system to ensure safety throughout the arena. 

   We offer Secure Access Contactless Smart Cards and Scanners and advanced fingertip access biometrics. 

   Our systems give you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of any day, placing it at the forefront of security solutions. The systems support an extensive range of physical security devices designed to restrict people or vehicles. 

   You can integrate CCTV with the software, linking cameras with smart card scanners so that locks releasing triggers recording to begin. 

   Please contact a member of our sales team if you have any enquiries. 

3. Sustainable site conversion to create 100 dairy jobs

   10th June 2021 3:23 pm Comments Off on Sustainable site conversion to create 100 dairy jobs

   A £20m cheese project is set to create 100 jobs in Anglesey with support from Welsh Government funding.

   The £3m grant from the Business Innovation and Tourism Escalator Scheme (BITES) will see the Mona Island Dairy factory run solely on renewable electricity.

   The funding will support production of Welsh and continental cheeses at the 25,000 sq ft facility, based on Mona Industrial Park, Holyhead.

   Additional money in the form of loans and equity will contribute to the £20m site conversion, which is due for completion this September.

   When finished, the factory will be the most modern anywhere on the continent, capable of producing 7,000 tons of cheese a year.

   Managing director Ronald Akkerman said the move will see turnover rise to £25m by 2022 and set new standards for the industry, as they look to blend innovative and traditional methods to create Cheddar, Gouda, Edam and a range of artisan cheeses using milk from local farms, overseen by chairman David Wynne-Finch.

   He added: “This is the largest new development in the food sector in North Wales this year and is attracting an enormous amount of interest across the dairy and cheese industry in the UK and Europe.”

   The minister responsible for rural affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths, said: “This is excellent news for Holyhead, Anglesey and the wider area.  It is good to see that milk from local farms will be used in the production of the cheese which will be a boost for the dairy industry, and it is great to see the measures taken to minimize the impact on the environment.”

   Meanwhile, Dr Graham Jackson, from Wrexham Glyndwr University Business School, has joined the board of Mona Island Dairy as director with responsibility for strategic development and corporate governance.

   Access Control Wales – Expert Suppliers of Advanced Physical Security Solutions for large numbers of staff

   Companies that have large numbers of staff often struggle to find a successful way to monitor their employee’s whereabouts. A key card system, as a method of access control and a method of energy saving through key card-operated light switches, solves this problem instantly.

   Many companies’ access control systems are not centrally controlled – they essentially act exactly like a traditional lock and key. Access Control Wales’ centralised access management enables you to collect data and get a big-picture view. 

   For example, you might want certain employees to only be able to get into certain areas at certain times. This could be for security reasons, or even health and safety. With a centralised system, this can be programmed into their employee profile which is linked to their card. 

   Here at Access Control Wales we provide you with an access control system which gives you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of any day. 

   The system will adapt easily to your specific security environment, and the system’s modularity allows it to easily scale up as your operations grow.

   Call us on 029 2050 1695 or email us at sales@accesscontrol-wales.co.uk to learn more!

4. Plans approved for new hotel scheme in Cardiff

   10th May 2021 5:00 pm Leave a Comment

   Local authorities have just given the green light to plans aiming to transform a former shopping site in Cardiff into a new hotel complete with food and drink units, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

   Mahavir Properties is behind the scheme at 10 to 25 Queens Street, which was previously Queens West Shopping Centre.

   The application includes the part-reconfiguration and alteration of the existing building, including the creation of two additional storeys and an external stairwell, to provide hotel accommodation.

   A ground floor unit’s use would be changed from retail to flexible retail/food and drink, while another food and drink space would also be created.

   According to a design and access statement prepared by Barton Willmore, directors at Mahavir Properties have acquired five hotels in partnership with Bespoke Hotels in the past two years.

   Access Control UK – Expert Suppliers of Advanced Physical Security Solutions for the Hotel Industry

   The hotel industry has always been one of the most enthusiastic adopters of a keycard system, as a method of access control and a method of energy saving through keycard-operated light switches.

   Many hotel access control systems are not centrally controlled – they essentially act exactly like a traditional lock and key. Centralised access management enables you to collect data and get a big-picture view. 

   For example, you might want certain employees to only be able to get into certain areas at certain times. This could be for security reasons, or even health and safety. With a centralised system, this can be programmed into their employee profile which is linked to their card. 

   Here at Access Control Wales we can provide you an access control system which gives you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of any day. 

   The system will adapt easily to your specific security environment, and the system’s modularity allows it to easily scale up as your operations grow.

   Call us on 029 2050 1695 or email us at sales@accesscontrol-wales.co.uk to learn more!

5. Plans put forward for redevelopment of former distribution depot site

   28th April 2021 11:33 am Leave a Comment

   Plans for the redevelopment of a former Milk & More distribution depot in Cardiff as housing have been put forward to the local authority, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

   Acting on behalf of United Welsh Housing Association and Ty Mill Developments, Turley is seeking permission to regenerate the brownfield site on Sanatorium Road with affordable housing.

   The development will provide 15 townhouses and 54 apartments, a landscaped deck, car parking, landscaping, drainage infrastructure and associated development.

   The application is said to be a sustainable regeneration of the site that complements the ongoing implementation of the Ely Mill development in creating a new community in this area of Canton.

   Access Control Wales – Expert suppliers of Access Control systems designed to enhance security on construction sites

   Deploying a site access control system for contractors and employees is critical during the project’s construction phase in order to ensure a high level of security and prevent site trespassing and theft.

   The Access Control Wales system can control most standard types of internal/external electronic door releases and physical security devices such as barriers and turnstiles making.

   The system gives you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of any day.

   It is suitable for operations of any size, from the control of a single internal door through to a fully computerised, multi-site network of control points.

   You can integrate CCTV with the software, linking cameras with smart card scanners so that locks releasing triggers recording to begin. This can be viewed afterwards.

   There is even a function which allows users to specific that they are entering or allowing entrance under duress.

   There is no difference to the reader response when the duress key is pressed but silent alarms and emails are triggered to warn of the entry under duress.

   Contact us on sales@accesscontrol-wales.co.uk to find out more!

6. Plans for redevelopment of fire-hit site set for approval

   13th April 2021 10:13 am Leave a Comment

   Plans to redevelop a Swansea site that’s been badly affected by fire are set to move forward, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to suggest.

   Lifestyle Dimensions is seeking permission to change the use of the former Swansea Boys Club site which along with a redevelopment of the site and an associated roof extension will pave the way for 23 one-bed apartments.

   The existing site comprises a part- two, part- three storey detached building which was originally used as a social club but has not been occupied for a significant period and has been bordered up for security.

   Since the application was lodged, there have been a number of antisocial behaviour incidents at the site, including small fires and a large fire which caused significant damage to the building.

   Access Control Wales – Expert suppliers of Access Control systems designer to combine enhanced security with style and convenience

   The Access Control Wales system can control most standard types of internal/external electronic door releases and physical security devices such as barriers and turnstiles making.

   The system gives you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of any day.

   It is suitable for operations of any size, from the control of a single internal door through to a fully computerised, multi-site network of control points.

   You can integrate CCTV with the software, linking cameras with smart card scanners so that locks releasing triggers recording to begin. This can be viewed afterwards.

   There is even a function which allows users to specific that they are entering or allowing entrance under duress.

   There is no difference to the reader response when the duress key is pressed but silent alarms and emails are triggered to warn of the entry under duress.

   Contact us on sales@accesscontrol-wales.co.uk to find out more!

7. Plans for new tech cluster in Ebbw Vale moving forward

   25th March 2021 2:23 pm Leave a Comment

   Plans to create a new tech cluster in Ebbw Vale are being driven forward by investment in 5G technology, a new campus for cyber testing and innovative business accommodation, a recent news report in the local business media has been able to suggest.

   Through a new 5G Wales Unlocked project, the Welsh Government is bringing 5G mobile connectivity to support pilots across education, transport, tourism and farming in Blaenau Gwent and neighbouring Monmouthshire.

   The Welsh Government has also confirmed it is working with Thales UK on ResilientWorks, a £7m project in Blaenau Gwent to establish a campus for testing cyber security for connected and autonomous vehicles and energy infrastructure.

   The new campus will include research laboratories, a test track and a model street complex that start-ups, SMEs, international companies and governments can all use to test and build trust in vital new technology.

   In addition the Welsh Government and Blaenau Gwent Council are working together to bring forward new accommodation for businesses in the area. This includes a new project The Box, supported by the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme, which will see a new hub of flexible office premises custom designed and transformed from shipping containers on the former Works site in Ebbw Vale.

   Access Control Wales – Expert Suppliers of Integrated Access Control Systems

   Access Control Wales can aid your firm in keeping crime on a downward trend with our Visitor Monitoring and ID Card Systems. Access Control Wales have put together a range of options for bundled ID card systems, guaranteed to suit your business requirements.

   All of our ID card systems can be modified, to your particular specifications. We have three ID card systems available, all of which come complete with upgradable software, enabling your system to grow as your needs change.

8. Plans revealed for new music venue at Swansea’s Albert Hall

   10th March 2021 10:08 am Leave a Comment

   Plans has been revealed for creating a new live music venue at Swansea’s Albert Hall, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

   The £8m refurbishment of the former opera hall on the corner of De-La Beche Street and Cradock Street is being led by Simon Baston, director of Loft Co. The company is also behind the development of The Tramshed in Cardiff, Goodsheds in Barry and the J-Shed in Swansea, among others.

   Loft Co’s plans include the restoration of the 157-year-old building to create a mixed-use development which will include The DEPOT as an 800-capacity music and entertainment venue, as well as dedicated new spaces for lifestyle businesses and offices. The full refurbishment is expected to take between 12 and 18 months.

   A boutique apart-hotel comprising of ten serviced apartments will also be created.

   Any mixed use building of this type requires the implementation of a very serious access control and security solution on the premises, and this is exactly where Access Control Wales can put its expertise to very good use.

   Access Control Wales – Expert suppliers of Access Control systems designer to combine enhanced security with style and convenience

   The Access Control Wales system can control most standard types of internal/external electronic door releases and physical security devices such as barriers and turnstiles making.

   The system gives you full control over who is allowed access through any controlled point at any time of any day.

   It is suitable for operations of any size, from the control of a single internal door through to a fully computerised, multi-site network of control points.

   You can integrate CCTV with the software, linking cameras with smart card scanners so that locks releasing triggers recording to begin. This can be viewed afterwards.

   There is even a function which allows users to specific that they are entering or allowing entrance under duress.

   There is no difference to the reader response when the duress key is pressed but silent alarms and emails are triggered to warn of the entry under duress.

   Contact us on sales@accesscontrol-wales.co.uk to find out more!

9. Deploying Access Control in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry

   15th February 2021 4:33 pm Leave a Comment

   Deploying access control solutions is an extremely important element in the electronics manufacturing industry, due to the very sensitive nature of the products within. This is certainly something to be considered by any company that plans to open such a manufacturing facility, such as this Newtown-based electronics firm that has moved all production from China to its primary manufacturing site in Wales and created 44 new jobs as a result.

   Control Techniques’ plans have been supported with £60,000 from the Welsh Government and means its general purpose drives are now being designed and produced at its site in Newtown, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest.

   The company, which is part of Nidec – the world’s biggest manufacturer of motors – employs 383 staff in mid-Wales.

   The 44 new jobs have been created after a production facility was transported by road and rail from China.

   The move is key in ramping up production in Mid Wales with 1,200 drives set to be made every day to meet global demand.

   Martyn Cray, vice president of operations for Control Techniques, said: “By successfully bringing production of our Commander drives back to Wales, we have proven there is both the expertise and capability to operate a project of this magnitude here in Wales.

   “Our in-house operations and supply chain teams worked tirelessly to deliver the project, on time and within budget, and we can now look forward to substantial cost savings along with the creation of new employment here in Newtown.”

   Access Control Wales – Expert Suppliers of Integrated Access Control Systems

   Access Control Wales can aid your firm in keeping crime on a downward trend with our Visitor Monitoring and ID Card Systems. Access Control Wales have put together a range of options for bundled ID card systems, guaranteed to suit your business requirements.

   All of our ID card systems can be modified, to your particular specifications. We have three ID card systems available, all of which come complete with upgradable software, enabling your system to grow as your needs change.

10. Access Control and Security Systems are Vital Components for Any School

    20th January 2021 9:50 am Leave a Comment

    Implementing a very solid and reliable access control and security system is a must for any school, and the best time to start doing so is right from the development stage.

    This is exactly the case with the Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tan-y-lan primary school in Swansea, a £9.9m development that is being built on land at Hill View Crescent in Clase. Once completed it will have an increased capacity of 290 places that will help meet additional demand for Welsh medium education in the future.

    Education minister Kirsty Williams said:  “It is so important that we give our children the opportunity to learn through the medium of Welsh.

    “This is why investment now, at the beginning of our children’s education, is pivotal to successful language development, key to providing the building blocks for the growth of confident Welsh speakers, and supporting our aim of a million Welsh speakers by 2050. I look forward with interest to see this school project progress.”‘

    Access Control Wales– suppliers of choice of advanced access control and facial recognition systems

    Given the level of security required for stadia and sporting arenas, implementing a very solid access control and surveillance system is really a must, and this is specifically where Access Control Wales could leverage its extensive experience in this field.

    Access Control Wales employs a variety of access control technologies, including here facial recognition, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

    If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control Wales, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.