Exciting New Agreement Sees Zenloc Tackle Equestrian Theft

1st March 2010

Zenloc Security Systems is pleased to announce a new distribution rights agreement which sees the Zenloc Portable Alarm (http://www.zenloc.com) tackle the growing problem of equestrian theft. The agreement, which is in the final days of negotiation, will provide leading equestrian security firm Equine Secure (http://www.equine-secure.com/) with the rights to distribute this innovative new security device to the entire equestrian industry.

In the same way that the freight industry is plagued by freight security issues, the equestrian world suffers massive losses – thefts which run into millions of pounds each year and which seem to be a worsening problem. All manner of equestrian equipment gets stolen: tack, horseboxes, trailers and other vehicles, even the horses themselves. Given that the equestrian world encompasses horse racing (the 10th largest industry in the UK), polo, horse shows, gymkhanas and individual horse owners, the scale of the security issues and the amount at stake is plain to see. Such is the severity of this growing problem, police forces around the country have begun issuing guides to help tackle equestrian crime. In one of these guides, the Suffolk Police advise the equestrian community that “serious consideration should be given to the installation of good quality alarms”, singling out remote monitoring alarms as the best method of securing equine equipment.

Until now, however, there was no such alarm available to the equine community which was up to the job of protecting tack rooms, stables, trailers and horseboxes from thieves, particularly as most crime occurs when the place or vehicle is unattended. However, the Zenloc Portable Alarm’s portability, remote indication of a security breach, along with its stand alone nature (it does not rely on any other electrical systems) and the fact that its hand-held receiver provides additional protection, makes it the perfect solution for this burgeoning problem.

Barry Schofield, CEO of Zenloc Security Systems and inventor of the alarm, explains that “Equine Secure were the natural choice for the distributor of the Zenloc Portable Alarm given the company’s close ties to the equestrian industry in the UK, particularly the horse racing world. We are very excited to see the Zenloc help tackle equestrian crime just as successfully as it fights freight crime and indeed most types of security breaches.” Equine Secure were keen to help the community by providing affordable and highly effective protection and saw Zenloc as the ideal solution.

For more information on the technology, benefits and background of the alarm, visit http://www.zenloc.com, and for how it can help the equestrian world, visit http://www.equine-secure.com/.

Editor’s Note: Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. (http://www.zenloc.com) is represented by the digital marketing specialists and SEO provider Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

Container Security from only 57p per day with the Zenloc Container Alarm System

26th January 2010

Zenloc Security Systems Limited, the company behind the innovative Zenloc Container Alarm System (http://www.zenloc.com), is excited to announce that it has secured a lease/purchase agreement that enables the freight industry to securely protect its containers for a staggeringly low 57 pence per day. This new lease/purchase agreement, available through the respected business equipment leasing firm Shire Leasing in Tamworth, signals a groundbreaking new era in freight security given the incredibly low cost of protecting millions of pounds-worth of freight.

Up until now, container security was a costly or unreliable affair. State of the art alarms did not come cheap, perhaps explaining the proliferation of crude padlock and chain protection found on freight containers. This seemed ludicrous to many in the haulage security industry, not least because this is a highly ineffective way to protect haulage that often has a hefty price tag (the common bulldog lock can so easily and quietly be removed with oxy acetylene or power cutters). The Zenloc Container Alarm Security System was designed by experienced security consultant Barry Schofield to fill this gap in the market. A cross between a freight alarm and a freight lock and incorporating a hand-held receiver that protects the driver as well as the freight, this system is more effective at protecting precious cargo than just about anything else on the market.

Now, this revolutionary product is available through a lease/purchase agreement that makes reliable container protection affordable for both individual truck drivers and freight companies alike. Units of the Zenloc can be purchased outright for only £449 when purchasing between 51 and 100 units, and for just £499 when purchasing anywhere between just 1 and 50 units. Purchase between 2 and 20 units over 3 years at a cost of only £4.11p per week (only 59p per day) and between 21 and 70 units over 3 years for just £4.00 per week (just 57p per day!)*. All units come with a 12 month warranty and the option to purchase a maintenance contract for year 2 and 3 if required. The units can be insured for loss or theft at just £2 per unit per month through Zenloc Security Systems Limited’s insurance partners ‘Wrightsure’, which ensures a brand new replacement is provided should either part of the unit (alarm or receiver) be stolen.

This new agreement brings unparalleled freight protection to the entire freight industry at fantastically low cost; something that is sure to significantly impact freight security. Find out further information about the Zenloc at http://www.zenloc.com.

*All prices excluding VAT

Editor’s Note: Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. (http://www.zenloc.com) is represented by the digital marketing specialists and SEO provider Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

‘Truckersworld Truck Theft Text Alert’ Highlights Container Security Issues

20th December 2009

Container security is a pressing issue for the whole of the freight industry, from haulage companies to the drivers themselves. The latest development in this arena, the Truckersworld Truck Theft Text Alert, highlights the concerns that drivers have about container theft and even about their own personal safety. Drivers will be able to protect themselves better than ever before against the growing problem of haulage theft when using the text alert alongside the Zenloc Container Security Alarm System (http://www.zenloc.com).

Truckersworld.co.uk, the website that unites professional drivers, reports that there were 1176 container trucks stolen in 2007 and 1895 in 2008, with this year’s figures looking set to soar above this. It’s clear that freight security is a very real issue; one that has gone unchecked for too long. The website expresses drivers’ frustration at the common occurrence of stolen trailers being taken to industrial estates where thieves unload the stolen goods from a truck that no one realises has been stolen. The Truckersworld Truck Theft Text Alert alerts fellow drivers of the vehicle registration, livery colours and any distinguishing marks of stolen vehicles so that the huge network of drivers can look out for them on the roads, all within 30 minutes (when possible). Not only does this simple alert help protect the goods from stolen vehicles, the return of the vehicle and possibly the arrest of the thieves, but it also serves as a highly effective deterrent from future theft. 

For complete security, however, the text alert should be used in conjunction with effective container protection such as the Zenloc Container Security Alarm. This entirely new and innovative type of alarm, globally patented, has remote indication of any attempted security breach of the container. This remote alert that is sent to the driver’s hand-set allows the driver to be at rest or away from his vehicle and still be notified of the problem, while the vehicle itself is protected by a visual and audible alarm. Not only does this effectively protect the freight but also the personal safety of the driver.

Using the Zenloc freight alarm system in conjunction with the Truckersworld Truck Theft Text Alert could help address the increasing problem of freight and driver security more effectively than ever before. For further information on the Zenloc Container Security Alarm System, visit http://www.zenloc.co.

Editor’s Note: Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. (http://www.zenloc.com) is represented by the digital marketing specialists and SEO provider Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637. 

Zenloc Container Security Alarm: Saving You Money While Increasing Your Security

9th December 2009

The world of transport security has long realised the potential of the Zenloc Container Security Alarm System (www.zenloc.com) when it comes to protecting against the massive losses the freight industry suffers each and every year as well as protecting the drivers themselves. But now, a new benefit of this alarm is coming to light: not only can this award-winning invention increase security and therefore prevent loss, it can even save the freight companies money.

The first money-saving element of the innovative Zenloc Container Alarm is the simple fact that trucks can only make money when they are in service and full working order. A truck that has been broken into or even tampered with will be out of action for some time, regardless of whether stock was stolen or not. Time off the road is revenue not made for the freight company and, in some cases, money not earned by the driver.

Then there is the valuable time lost. The driver will need to stop his journey, alert his superiors and the police, if necessary, and arrange for the lock to be fixed and any other damage to the vehicle repaired. If there was goods stolen, the police will have to be involved, the driver will be interviewed and may be required to give a full statement. All of this lost time equates to lost money; money which could have been saved had the truck been adequately protected with a simple and low-cost Zenloc freight alarm.

There are also extra security costs which can be saved. For instance, trucks that are not adequately protected often have to use the more expensive overnight parking areas that, in fact, offer very little in terms of increased security. Using the Zenloc Container Alarm means that the truck it is protecting is highly protected in all situations, no matter how insecure. Therefore, there is no need to pay for the more expensive overnight facilities.

This fact in itself can also save the freight company money. Not having to map the route around overnight rest stops with increased security means they are freed up for better route planning which will save on fuel and staff expenses. It can also make better use of the times and restrictions imposed by the tachograph rules, again improving efficiency and economy for the driver and the freight company.

Finally, the Zenloc trailer alarm also provides a greater level of security to the freight companies’ most valuable assets - their drivers. It gives the drivers added personal protection and peace of mind, safe in the knowledge that if they are attacked whilst they are asleep they will be alerted to the fact and can deal with the situation within the safety of their cab.

Find out more about the technology behind the Zenloc Container Alarm and the many benefits of its use at www.zenloc.com.

Editor’s Note: Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. is represented by the digital marketing specialists and SEO provider Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

If Cargo is at Rest, Cargo is at Risk

16th November 2009

Billions of pounds-worth of goods are transported around the roads of Britain every single day, so it’s no surprise that haulage security is a pressing issue. With so much at stake, gathering vital intelligence on how and when goods are stolen while in transit helps security experts come up with solutions that go to the heart of the problem. This is precisely how the award-winning Zenloc Container Security Alarm (www.zenloc.com) was conceived: out of the realisation that most container theft happens when the cargo is at rest.

The inventor behind the Zenloc Container Alarm spent a decade as a security consultant for some of the biggest names in haulage and learned that if cargo was at rest, cargo was at risk. It is when trucks stop to refuel or when the drivers use motorway facilities or stop overnight that most thefts occur, with security breaches happening both when the driver is in the cab and when he has stepped away. Trucks cannot avoid making stops just as drivers cannot avoid the need for sleep, therefore something had to be done for container protection at these vulnerable times.

The globally patented Zenloc Container Alarm system provides the perfect solution, highly effectively alarming the rear doors of a container while giving power to the driver in the form of a hand-held receiver that alerts him of a security breach anywhere up to 300m away from his vehicle. This revolutionary way to protect both cargo and driver means that goods are protected at all times, even during high-risk rest stops.

To find out more information about this innovative new freight alarm, visit www.zenloc.com.

Editor’s Note: Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. is represented by the digital marketing specialists and SEO provider Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

Zenloc Container Security Alarm Receives Backing from Respected Insurance Investigators, Signum Services Ltd.

30th October 2009

The respected insurance investigators Signum Services Ltd. has expressed its support of the new Zenloc Container Security Alarm. Signum Services Ltd. has served as specialist investigators in the shipping industry since 1953 and built up a prestigious reputation over the decades. Having witnessed a demonstration of the newly designed and produced Zenloc alarm (www.zenloc.com), Chief Investigator of Signum, Chris Simpson, referred to the award-winning product as "excellent".

The Zenloc Container Alarm consists of two units; the first fits across two container doors at the rear of any container (static, on the road or at sea) and is fitted with movement sensors which activate the alarm when roused (either when the container is being tampered with or if the alarm itself is being removed when activated). Activation of the alarm triggers a siren at 118 decibels as well as a strobe light. The second is a remote control unit which is around the size of a mobile phone and which allows the driver to set the alarm and deactivate it remotely. This remote control of the freight alarm remains within range for up to 300 metres, allowing the driver to be away from his freight to sleep or avail himself of rest facilities while still being alerted of any attempted breach of freight security.

Chris Simpson of Signum Services was impressed by this remote activation ability, as well as the fact that the alarms were easy to use (being powered by batteries which are charged by simply plugging into the cab’s cigarette lighter, giving 5 days of use on only 4 hours of charging). The fact that the trailer alarm is available to lease for only £50 per month was also deemed to be an important point from this insurers point of view. Simpson stated: "I thought the product to be well thought out and well constructed.  Every attempt to move the unit or open the container doors resulted in the alarm being triggered. It seemed excellent."

This solid endorsement is the latest positive news for the Zenloc container alarm, which is promising to impact the insurance world as well as that of haulage security. For more information, visit www.zenloc.com.

Zenloc Celebrates Win at Gatwick Diamond Business Awards Breakfast 

16th October 2009

Barry Schofield, CEO of Zenloc Security Systems Ltd., was amongst the 2009 winners of the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards to attend the recent breakfast launch of the 2010 awards. The launch event, which took place on the 1st October 2009, saw the winners from the inaugural year gather together to swap success stories following their win, and to mark the opening of entries for the 2010 awards. The Zenloc Container Security Alarm won the prize for 'Innovation in Manufacturing' at this year’s award ceremony in March.

The Gatwick Diamond is the term coined for the area from Reigate to the Coast and from Dorking to the other side of Burgess Hill. The Gatwick Diamond Business Association created the awards to celebrate any business or organisation within the region that proves excellence in one of a number of fields, from sales and manufacturing to environmental awareness and customer satisfaction. Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. was honoured in this year’s awards for The Zenloc Container Alarm. Judges commented at the time that the Zenloc was “a product that was innovated in the true sense of the word, a product that brings both safety and security to the drivers and goods.  It's also an expanding market which will bring extra opportunities to the Crawley area. The company presented itself well, a good demonstration of the product and gave a good account of where it is today and the future plans.”

Speaking at this month’s Awards Breakfast, Barry Schofield reflected as to what the win had meant for the company and for the groundbreaking product: "The award has raised the profile of Zenloc both here, in Europe and recently in the USA. All of which stands us in good stead for the future, especially in these difficult times."

To find out exactly what makes this revolutionary form of transport protection such an innovation, visit www.zenloc.com. 
 
Editor’s Note: Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. is represented by the digital marketing specialists and SEO provider Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

7th October 2009

Rise in Truck Theft While Drivers Sleep

1st October 2009

Theft is on the rise, an unfortunate yet predictable side-effect of the global recession. The freight industry is no different, with container security being stepped up to deal with an increase in truck theft. One of the most vulnerable times for truck security is when the driver is at rest. For long distance drivers sleep is unavoidable; for thieves it’s the perfect opportunity to simply, quickly and relatively quietly cut through the metal bolts which are often the truck’s only means of protection. It’s precisely this situation that inspired the invention of the new Zenloc Container Alarm (www.zenloc.com), the freight alarm that is helping to solve this growing problem.

In September of this year, more than 400 laptops were stolen from a truck that was parked up in a lay-by close to Junction 1 of the M6 near Rugby. The driver of the Hungarian-registered truck was asleep in his cab as thieves cut through a metal bolt to gain access to the container, the bolt being the only protection at the back of the truck, and indeed the most common type of protection currently in use. Seven pallets of expensive computer hardware were stolen, yet to be recovered. A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police described the incident as a "high-value theft". This scenario is all too common, and until the advent of the Zenloc Container Alarm, practically unavoidable.

Inventor of the Zenloc and CEO of Zenloc Security Systems Limited, Barry Schofield, drew from years of experience as a security consultant to the haulage industry when he came up with the idea for the alarm. The Zenloc Container Alarm signals any attempted breach of security to the driver by means of a handheld receiver. This means that they can be asleep or indeed up to 300 metres away from their cab and still be made aware of an attempted break-in. Any attempt to remove the alarm also elicits a massively loud piercing tone and strobe lighting, likely to attract far more unwanted attention to the thief than the sound of a metal bolt being removed with bolt cutters.

The Zenloc is now available for rental, with Allport being the first major freight forwarder to trial this groundbreaking invention. All eyes are on this new alarm, given the far-reaching implications it promises for freight security.

For more information, visit www.zenloc.com.

Zenloc Security Systems Appoints New Business Development Manager

18th September 2009

Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. (www.zenloc.com), the firm behind the new and much-heralded Zenloc Container Alarm, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Steve Tickner as Business Development Manager. Tickner joined Zenloc Security Systems in August 2009 and brings to the team experience and contacts gleaned from a career in the transport sector that spans close to two decades.

Tickner spent seven years as Security Products Manager for the OEM Group, marketing the "Secureseal" reusable security seal, now market leader in Europe. He has been forging and developing close relationships with the companies behind major UK and European fleets since 2001 and over that time won several key contracts for the supply of security products, including DHL Exel and Tesco.

As Business Development Manager of Zenloc Security Systems, Tickner will play a combined business development and sales role for the Zenloc Container Alarm, the new transport alarm that promises to shake up the freight security market given its unique innovation and potential for trailer and container protection.

To find out more about the award-winning Zenloc Container Alarm and the ramifications for the transport security industry, visit www.zenloc.com.

Allport Limited Receives First Units of Zenloc Container Security Alarm

17th September 2009

Zenloc Security Systems Limited (www.zenloc.com) is proud to announce that Allport Limited, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, is the first company in the world to take possession of the much-heralded Zenloc Container Alarm. On 9th September 2009, the inventor of this award-winning freight alarm, Barry Schofield, personally delivered the first units to the Allport offices at The Haven in Ipswich.

Barry Schofield, who has worked alongside Allport in some capacity for the past decade and as Group Security Consultant for five years, handed over the units of the Zenloc Container Alarm to Matt Thomas, Team Leader of the Transport Team, who stated “I will get these out to the drivers immediately – these are brilliant”.

Allport has made it clear that the decision to place the first multiple order of this groundbreaking alarm was not based on Barry Schofield’s previous relationship with the company, but instead was very much influenced by the product’s innovation. An Allport press release publicising the company’s receipt of the Zenloc states: “Fitting alarms to the rear door of a container is not a new idea, but what Barry Schofield's invention could do, that others couldn't, was send a remote alert to the driver either in his cab, or another location.” Allport Operations Director, Kevin Witmore is quoted as saying, "It's a no-brainer for me - protection of my drivers and the goods they transport is vital.”

The remote indication of an attempted security breach is just one of the reasons that the Zenloc Container Alarm won the prestigious Gatwick Diamond Business Awards for Innovation in Manufacturing in March of this year. The revolutionary aspects of the trailer alarm, and the positive and far-reaching implications this will have on freight security, means that Allport, and no doubt many more freight forwarding companies, are keen to adopt this container security device.

Inventor and CEO of Zenloc Security Systems Ltd, Barry Schofield commented, "We are excited that Allport have chosen to trial the Zenloc Container Alarm and are highly confident in their findings. Allport are just the sort of company to benefit hugely from the heightened security they will receive from our product."

Discover more about why the Zenloc Container Alarm is making waves in the world of freight security at www.zenloc.com.

Editor’s Note: Zenloc Security Systems Ltd. is represented by the digital marketing specialists and SEO provider Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

The Art of Zen(loc) and Driver Security

12th September 2009

Freight transported on the road has always been targeted by criminals.

Thankfully most attempts at theft are opportunist and easily thwarted, but there are still a small number of more determined attacks which can be accompanied by threats of violence and intimidation.

Load integrity and driver safety are paramount to Allport so, when an inventor came along to demonstrate his innovative remote alarm, we were interested to see what it could add to our safety protocols.

Fitting alarms to the rear door of a container is not a new idea, but what Barry Schofield's invention could do, that others couldn't, was send a remote alert to the driver either in his cab, or another location.

For the first time a driver could notify authorities of a security breach without leaving the safety of the cab, or risking assault when physically inspecting the rear doors.

Allport Operations Director, Kevin Witmore. "It's a no-brainer for me - protection of my drivers and the goods they transport is vital. We'll trial the alarm on a handful of vehicles and, if it works, roll out to the rest of the fleet as soon as we can."

Allport are the first UK forwarder to place an order for Zenloc security solutions. CEO of Zenloc Ltd, Barry Schofield commented, "We are excited that Allport have chosen to trial the Zenloc Container Alarm and are highly confident in their findings, Allport are just the sort of company to benefit hugely from the heightened security they will receive from our product."

For more information contact Kevin Witmore or the transport office at Allport Ipswich.

Source: Allport Limited Registered office, Allport House, 1 Cowley Business Park, High St Cowley Middx UB8 2AD, a company registered in England with registration number 772941

Zenloc: the New Alarm Revolutionising the Freight Industry

6th November 2008

This week heralds an exciting new era in the world of container security, with the launch of the Zenloc Container Alarm: a highly innovative container alarm system that is set to revolutionise the freight industry. The globally patented Zenloc Container Alarm has been specifically designed to warn container drivers of an attempted breach of security, or of any kind of tampering, when they are at rest or are away from their container. The stand-alone nature of the Zenloc Container Alarm, along with its ability to protect drivers more than ever before, makes this alarm truly revolutionary.

The freight and haulage industry has always been open to security breaches and regularly suffers losses given its very nature. Billions of pounds worth of freight is shipped all over the world every year in containers that can never be made to be entirely tamper-proof. The primary security breach often comes when the driver is taking a break away from the vehicle or is asleep in the cab, unavoidable situations given the long-haul nature of most container trips. The rear container doors are some distance away from the driver in these instances and can be relatively easily forced in little time. But when using the Zenloc Container Alarm system, the driver is instantly warned of any such intrusion, whether he is at the front of the container itself or metres away in another building.

At the heart of the Zenloc Container Alarm, and what makes it groundbreaking in its field, is the remote indication of any attempted interference. No longer does the driver need to be in proximity to the security breach to know of its existence, and no longer does the alarm have to be reliant on other electrical systems on the vehicle (which can of course also be compromised, rendering the alarm useless). The Zenloc Container Alarm has been designed to be incredibly easy to use and it needs no great interaction from the user or driver: the alarm attaches simply and quickly to any sealed container and most fixed rigid vehicles. Thanks to both a visual and an audible confirmation of successful attachment, the driver can secure his container in seconds and walk away with complete confidence.

It is then that the Zenloc Container Alarm really comes into its own. Any attempted tampering of the container will activate the alarm. This is instantly communicated to a receiver held by the driver through both a coded signal and a loud audible tone. At this very moment the Zenloc Container Alarm itself emits both a piercing tone and high intensity strobe lighting, which warns the would-be thief that the device has been activated and attracts attention to the attempted security breach. The only way the Zenloc Container Alarm can then be deactivated is by using a coded electronic key which is in-built in the receiver that is in the driver’s possession.

Inventor and developer of the Zenloc Container Alarm, Barry Schofield, has already received an overwhelmingly positive response from all levels of the freight industry about this cutting edge solution to an age-old problem, but feedback from one quarter was of particular interest. “As container drivers are at the sharp end of what is a significant security problem for the freight industry, it’s been great to hear what the extra protection the Zenloc Container Alarm provides will mean to the drivers themselves. Our extensive market research uncovered a common problem - up until now, any driver who has their container attacked has to put themselves at real risk by leaving their cab to address the incident. The Zenloc Container Alarm provides the driver and their cargo with complete protection, and also gives control over the situation back to the driver.”

It’s clear that the Zenloc Container Alarm is set to be a trailblazing product given the many positive ramifications of this entirely innovative security device. While there are potentially billions of pounds worth of goods that stand to be protected, and countless insurance premiums that could be lowered, it is arguably the increased driver safety and peace of mind that the alarm provides that will be the most important feature of the Zenloc Container Alarm.