Technological innovation within the UK’s security sector is driving demand for British-made technology among Asian buyers, according to members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council, members of which were among exhibitors at IFSEC Southeast Asia held in Kuala Lumpur in September.
Alongside the exhibition, a lively education programme – part of the IFSEC Global Academy – attracted senior purchasers looking to gain an overview of the market and the latest technological developments.
A key driver of demand for UK products and services is the technological innovation demonstrated by British manufacturers, which were showcased at this year’s event by three BSIA member companies exhibiting as part of the BSIA-organised UK Pavilion: GJD Manufacturing Ltd, Metham Aviation Design Ltd and TDSi Ltd.
On display at GJD Manufacturing Ltd’s stand were the company’s state-of-the-art dual-tech anti-masking curtain detectors, which utilise microwave and PIR sensors with integral anti-masking detection to create an invisible curtain beam pattern which will protect a user’s property against crime.
Launched at the show by GJD were Harper Chalice’s FenceSecure™ electronic perimeter intrusion detection systems. Coupled with GJD’s innovative range of external PIR and Dual-Tech motion detectors, a comprehensive product offering is now available that truly offers the first and second lines of defence for any perimeter requirement.
TDSi Ltd showcased its new reader range at following the range’s launch at IFSEC International in June.
TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies, commented: “Readers are an essential part of most secure access control systems, so we have been extensively talking to our customers, end-users and partners to ascertain what would best suit the needs of the real world. As well as using the latest technology, the feedback we received revealed that often more basic elements, such as the shape / size of the reader.”
BSIA says its members are seeing an upsurge in demand from the Southeast Asian region, with respondents to a recent BSIA survey reporting that business has increased in the region over the past 12 months.