Press Releases
Medeco Introduces NEXGEN XT eCylinder as Cost Effective, “Smart SFIC” Security Solution
NEXGEN XT delivers flexibility and convenience and protects against loss and liability
(SALEM, Va.) July 2, 2010 – Medeco’s NEXGEN XT is the company’s latest addition to its“Smart SFICSolutions” product lineup. Available beginning in August from authorized Medecodealers, NEXGEN XT allows facilities that utilize small format interchangeable core cylinders (SFIC) to quickly and easily retrofit those cylinders to add user scheduling, audit logs of entry, and key expiration without any wiring, hardware changes, or door and frame modifications.
Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) Product Suite Offers Optimal Security
Medeco introduces Smart SFIC Solutions ideal for hospitals, schools and colleges
SALEM, VA (July 13, 2010) – Medeco High Security Locks has launched a suite of Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) products designed to offer maximum value, competitive prices and superior key capabilities to fit a variety of security needs.
Three locks featured in the Smart SFIC Solutions™ product line, Nexgen XT, KeyMark x4 and Arrow Pointe, provide a range of security protection without any new hardware or repairs to existing locks.
Medeco is the Key to the City
Medeco is the lead sponsor for a unique public art project in NYC. Over 25,000 custom coined keys will be distributed from a kiosk in Times Square that open over 25 sites all around New York City. The goal of the project is for both tourists and locals to feel that they own a part of the city by going to the various sites. Medeco benefits with everyone carrying a Medeco key, and opening Medeco locks at the various sites. The keys will be distributed in Times Square during the month of June and the locks will be installed through Labor Day. Locksmiths in New York have the opportunity to buy these special key blanks and can cut keys for consumers during the entire time of the project.
Press is already starting on this with a brief mention in the New York Times, an article on ArtNet, and an article in New Yorker magazine to be printed in June. For more information go to the Project website www.creativetime.org/keytocity
Healthcare Facilities Turn increasingly to eCylinders to Reduce Liability
Traditional locks alone can’t track access or identify patterns of abuse with regard to patient records, controlled substances.
(SALEM, Va.), March 17, 2010 – Healthcare facilities increasingly are choosing eCylinders, also known as electronic or digital lock cylinders, and digital keys to protect patient data and controlled substances, and to satisfy regulatory requirements.
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Medeco High Security Locks’ Logic Electromechanical Locking Systems
Logic Cylinders and Keys easily retrofit existing hardware to add scheduling and audit without having to make any door or frame modifications. Additionally, the system allows users to easily add and delete user keys electronically with the aid of an easy-to-use programming key.
Read more: Medeco High Security Locks’ Logic Electromechanical Locking Systems
Medeco Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation
Medeco® High Security Locks was born as "Mechanical Development Company," a small tool & die shop in Salem, Virginia, USA. In 1968, the owners and employees of the company developed a unique locking principle of angled key cuts and elevating and rotating pin tumblers that provided millions of key combination's and a level of security that was unmatched in its time.
Medeco and Arrow Employees Learn Six Sigma
This fall, twelve Medeco and Arrow employees participated in a Six Sigma Green Belt training class. A Green Belt is an employee of an organization who has been trained on the improvement methodology of Six Sigma and will lead a process improvement or quality improvement team as part of their full time job.
Medeco High Security Locks: A History of Innovation
Over the past 40 years, Medeco High Security Locks rose from one man working in his basement to a global multi-million dollar company. Roy Spain, the inventor of Medeco’s elevating and rotating pin tumbler design, would be excited to see the evolution of his key and how it has protected some of the most high security locations on Earth.
Read more: Medeco High Security Locks: A History of Innovation
