Concept Smoke Screen announce attendance at Security Essen and wish everyone at IFSEC a fantastic show.

Swineshead, Lincolnshire -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/28/2012 -- IFSEC opens its doors for the 39th time next week. The world's leading annual security event will bring together over 25,000 industry professionals for four days of education and networking encompassing no fewer than eight separate product areas.

For the first time in many a year, Concept Smoke Screen won't be in attendance, wowing the crowds with their spectacular smoke booth, bringing brilliant developments to the innovation table and generally stamping Smoke Screen on the security map.

We wish the organisers and all the exhibitors huge success. We shall miss you all at the awards dinner in particular.

Wilkomen Zum Security Essen

Our plan this year is a collaboration with our German partner, Markus Bach of Concept Fog Security. We are teaming up to form a dual prong attack at Security Essen 2012.

'Security Essen is held every other year so it makes strategic sense to look at alternating our major exhibitions,' explained Sales Director Matt Gilmartin, 'the show (in Essen) has a uniquely continental feel and enables us to target overseas market segments that would be otherwise unavailable to us.'

Security Essen is an international security exhibition stronghold and takes place in North Rhine-Westphalia in the Ruhr valley between the 25th and 28th September. In its 20th year the show embodies safety and fire protection engineering at the uppermost international level – an excellent hub for businesses and the meeting place for experts and innovators. It is therefore the perfect vehicle to launch our new range of products:

Next Generation

As leaders in security smoke, we are always looking at ways to redefine perfection. We strive to keep turning the screw on the bad guys and keep one step ahead of the competition as well. This year we are really raising the bar with the next generation of Smoke Screens – re-styled design, smaller, much more powerful and EN51031-8/IEC62642-8 compliant. We are doing our bit for the planet too by using recycled materials for our packaging and select components.

'It's an exciting time for us,' said Matt, 'the new range is going to be a real game-changer.'

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Swineshead, Lincolnshire -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/06/2012 -- Four masked men armed with sledgehammers forced their way into a jewellery store, smashing glass display cabinets and grabbing gold bangles and rings. The store's Smoke Screen system was activated, instantly stopping the raid and forcing the attackers out with only a small handful of goods.

Ram Jewellers, in Belgrave Road in Leicester's Golden Mile, was targeted at 6pm on Monday 30th January.

Proprietor Mahul Visram remained calm and directed his staff and customers to safety, 'we heard the loud bang on the front door when they hit it with the big hammer. We have a door entry system and the glass in the door is tough, but they still got inside. I called the members of staff to the back of the shop so they would be safe. Fortunately, nobody was injured. We had a couple of customers in at the time and they were both safe as well. I didn't hear what the raiders were shouting because I was too busy telling my staff to get out of their way.'

When everyone was at the back of the store, Mr Visram activated the Smoke Screen defences, filling the store in seconds with a dense fog. The non-toxic fog is designed to remove goods from view, shield personnel and basically strip attackers of their biggest weapon 'speed' and escalate their biggest enemy 'time'.

'The smoke seemed to drive them away and that was it. It was all over in maybe 10 seconds,' Mr Visram continued.

The robbers fled in a silver Peugeot 306 which was parked outside the shop, at the junction with Roberts Road. Police have asked witnesses to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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Swineshead, Lincolnshire -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/26/2011 -- Global security smoke pioneers, Concept Smoke Screen are proud to announce sponsorship of the Environmental Initiative category in this year's Security Excellence Awards, due to take place on Wednesday 19th October at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London.

'It's exciting to be working with UBM,' says Marketing Assistant Dylan Hollick, 'they spearhead the security industry's major events and their online information portals like Info4Security are vital to keeping abreast of what's happening."

As well as being shortlisted in two categories themselves, Concept will be presenting the award for outstanding commitment to environmental awareness within the security sector.

"Looking after our planet has been part of mainstream consciousness for more than twenty years now, the ideas, the techniques and the values are still as important and relevant today as they ever were. We believe this is a vital part of the future of security technology," Dylan continues.

Security Excellence Awards

The Security Excellence Awards are widely recognised as the Oscars of the security world. The evening brings together the cream of the industry's practitioners in recognition and honour of the magnificent achievements achieved throughout the year and covers every aspect of security.

Acknowledgement in the Small to Medium Installer of the Year category highlights the strength of Concept's expertise, vision and ability to roll-out large installation and maintenance programmes.

Yet it is the Integrated Security Solution of the Year that is generating the most excitement. Here is some background:

After experiencing a wave of devastating robberies, Aurum Holdings, a prestigious UK jewellery chain, installed Smoke Screens in more than 100 of their stores - this had a major impact on the losses they were suffering. There were problems with other areas of security so Concept were approached to provide a control and monitoring solution for the entire security system. Concept allied with RISCO Group.

RISCO Group's integrated solution, comprising the ProSYS Integrated Security System and SynopSYS PSIM Platform, enables remote monitoring and control, in real-time, of all the Smoke Screen devices and alarm systems located in all stores within the Aurum estate.

Sales Director Matt Gilmartin explains the benefits of the partnership, "RISCO Group's solution allows us to view the status of all our devices deployed in the field and respond quickly and efficiently. It can also instantly access a store's live CCTV feed to help assess situations and enables full control over the entire alarm system, all from a remote location. This gives us a unique edge on our competition and helps us deliver a very high level of customer service."

Benefits of the system

In summary, the Concept/Risco system will enable companies to:

• Cut costs – the system can be monitored and controlled remotely necessitating fewer callouts and less refills, cutting down on false activations.
• Improve site security – no more issues with alarm setting/unsetting, particularly in delivery areas – the system will banish this vulnerability.
• Relay actual break-ins direct to the police – remote users can determine an intrusion by checking trigger confirmation and CCTV images and inform the authorities and keyholders, benefiting all sites including those not on police response.
• Boost staff morale – no more getting the keyholder out of bed at 3 in the morning because of a false alarm, also staff need no longer worry about staying late to wait for a keyholder or an engineer – tired, unhappy staff have a negative effect on customer service levels.
• Enjoy peace of mind – you can be sure that your property is protected 100% of the time.

About RISCO Group
RISCO Group creates IP-based integrated security solutions for the global security markets. From software solutions to high-performance wired and wireless integrated systems, the company develops products matching customers' requirements and industry standards. RISCO Group's solutions for buildings and control rooms, sophisticated detector technology, intrusion, video and access control systems are found in commercial, industrial, institutional and residential applications around the world.

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Concept Smoke Screen have revealed their exclusive new smoke security system, receiving amazing responses and interest from retail industry professionals.

Swineshead, Lincolnshire -- (SBWIRE) --06/13/2011 -- The Mirage smoke generator is the first of its kind for modern high-end retailers aiming to prevent stock losses while maintaining their brand image.

This innovative product is unique in its design compared to all other security smoke generators on the market. It can be used in display windows, on walls and pillars on the shop floor, behind the till counter – anywhere it is required. The Mirage is the latest development under Concept Smoke Screen's product umbrella. It was nominated for the Physical Security Product of the Year Award at this year's IFSEC International Exhibition held on Monday 16th May in Birmingham.

Until now, retailers have been put off by the typical boiler-like appearance of security smoke generators simply because they are not compatible with their shop aesthetics and design. Conventional smoke generators are difficult to install and disguise in retail spaces with hard fit ceilings, for instance. The aptly-named Mirage bridges the gap between security and marketing departments, disguising the security feature within the frame of the display mechanism.

Director Matt Gilmartin explains, 'The Mirage Smoke Screen has been developed specifically to address the divide between retail marketing and security needs. It protects stock while forming part of the overall brand itself. And because it is designed and built in Britain, engineering excellence is assured.'

Importantly, the security fog generated by the Mirage is guaranteed to leave no residue. This guarantee is independently qualified by the Atomic Energy Authority (Aerosols Division), worldwide toxicology authorities and Europe's most revered test houses, confirming the smoke particles are in the safest possible band for human breathing and will not leave contamination or damage to property or stock.

The Mirage provides the best solution to intra-organisational conflicts about displaying high value products and the security risks this poses. This revolutionary product gives embattled store owners the opportunity to combat loss prevention with a discreet and aesthetically pleasing solution tailored for modern retail outlets.

Mirage Video:
http://smoke-screen.co.uk/security-videos/item/Protect-your-stock-and-your-brand-with-the-Mirage.html

About Concept Smoke Screen
Concept Smoke Screen have a deserved reputation as the best security smoke manufacturer in the world. Their history can be traced back over 40 years when they designed, manufactured and installed the first ever security smoke system protecting gold bullion in specialised vaults. Since then, their techniques and processes have evolved to produce the best possible simulant machines available.

Concept Smoke Screen's generators are incredibly powerful security smoke and security fog systems designed to remove the primary sense of sight and in doing so defend property and defeat intruders and burglars.

Along the way, Concept Smoke Screen has garnered multiple international security awards and the most relevant accreditations on the marketplace.

For further information about the Mirage and Concept Smoke Screen please contact:

Matt Gilmartin
Concept Smoke Screen
1-2 North End,
Swineshead,
Lincolnshire,
PE20 3LR
T 01205 821 111
F 01205 820 316
matt@smoke-screen.co.uk
http://www.smoke-screen.co.uk

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