According to managing director Paul Brown, the cameras were specified by his company – the Skelmersdale-based Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) – because of their “reliability, image quality, and the technical support available with the installation process”.
“City Link depots are spread throughout the UK, so the reliability of the technology we install is imperative,” explained Brown. “The security team members have been impressed with the quality of Bosch Gen 3 domes, and we want to make sure that they have the very latest technology available to them.”
Upgrades for security systems nationwide
UIS has recently upgraded systems in Aberdeen, Middlesbrough, Manchester, Preston, Leicester, Shrewsbury, Okehampton, Gloucester, Cowes, Glasgow, Exeter and Plymouth. Installations at three new depots in Coventry, Norwich and Kidderminster have included a total of 48 cameras — 15 VG4 domes, 21 LTC 0455 Dinion vandal resistant flexi-domes and 12 VDM 0455 models.
City Link depots range from 25,000 to 65,000 sq ft in size, and are normally a mixture of offices, warehouse facilities and a yard.
Brown continued: “Usually projects of this size take around six weeks, but for the three new sites the work had to be completed within four. It was quite a challenge, but again this is where being able to install cameras where we know there will not be any subsequent issues with performance is a major advantage.”
Heavy investment in safe and secure network
Stuart Godman – the sales and marketing director at City Link – added: “We understand the importance of investing in our security systems as part of our commitment to our customers. We pride ourselves on delivering premium express delivery services, and to do this we must continue to invest heavily in a safe and secure network. That’s why we chose quality partners such as Bosch and Unique.”
City Link, which this year celebrates 40 years in business, has a network of 100 depots, employs more than 6,500 people and operates a fleet of 3,500 vehicles.
In recent months, the company has also enjoyed a number of significant contract wins, invested over GB pound 2.5 million in IT development systems and continues with its investment in significant depot refurbishment.