Mul-T-Lock case study

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Park Lodge retirement homes secure with Mul-T-Lock

Benn Lock and Safe has upgraded the cylinders on all doors of properties owned by Park Lodge Retirement Homes to Mul- T-Lock’s MT5 system, to offer residents high quality security whilst also solving key management issues.

unauthorised key duplication. Benn Lock and Safe recommended upgrading to Mul-T-Lock’s patent protected MT5 system to gain more control on key management whilst still benefi t from the master key possibilities.

Says April Butcher, Scheme Manager for Park Lodge Retirement Homes: “Having a master key system suits us because it allows residents

T-Lock’s MT5 solution has proven to be a simple and intelligent way of upgrading the control and the security level of all properties.” MT5 is the fi rst cylinder in the UK to be supported by a unique key authorisations magnetic strip card. This card must be presented to the registered MT5 locksmith before additional keys can be supplied to ensure tight control of key duplication. Steve Ross, Managing Director of

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ambridgeshire based Park Lodge Retirement Homes offers three affordable rented retirement schemes, which each offer self-contained private properties for residents to maintain their independence with the assurance of support as and when required. Key to each scheme is a concentration on the security of residents and delivery of safe and secure housing. Here, Park Lodge Retirement Homes works closely with local security specialists Benn Lock and Safe to provide high quality protection, whilst still allowing management teams to main access control. Following a review of security,

Park Lodge Retirement Homes noted compromises to the security of the master key suite, including

the benefi t of their own home but still means we can gain access in case of an emergency, medical or otherwise. By adopting Mul-T-Lock’s MT5 solution, we can maintain this philosophy and also keep more control over who can copy the keys to prolong the durability of the system, which is great news.” Richard Hunt of Benn Lock and Safe added: “At Park Lock Retirement Schemes, even though the original locks may have appeared to be working well, signifi cant developments in lock technology mean that these doors are no longer secure by modern standards. Moving to a masterkey system like Mul-

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Mul-T-Lock UK, concluded: “What Park Lodge Retirement Homes prove is that simply moving to a master key system like Mul-T-Lock’s MT5 solution is an intelligent way of upgrading the control and security level of properties. Here, the scheme manager can remain committed to ensuring residents independently live in safe and well maintained homes and can enjoy communal areas securely at all times.” For further information on MT5 and the full range of security solutions available from Mul-T- Lock, please contact Desalena Edwards (marketing@mul-t- lock.co.uk).