The research forecasts that by 2009, the access control market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa will be worth over Euro 300 million. “Architects have in the past been concerned that security equipment detracts from a building’s visual appeal,” said IMS Research analyst Paul Everett. “However, today’s entrance control equipment, with its improved aesthetics, has evolved into an integral part of a building’s infrastructure. Entrance control products have to be noticed, but at the same time need to be versatile, and aesthetics is therefore playing an important role.”
Increased threats of terrorist activity has pushed a number of high rise building security issues to the forefront, further boosting demand for these products. Speed gates are matching the increasing market requirements of increased security and improved aesthetic appeal,” Everett said. “Within many organisations there are problems with controlling the number of people entering areas of a building, and preventing piggybacking and tailgating.
“The speed gate enables high passenger throughput, and with added sensors and detection, an improved security product.” IMS predicts factory revenues for speed gates will grow at 11.4 per cent over the next five years.
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