Chances are that at some point in your life you came into contact with something like a security entry panel or a door kit, an audio and video security system or a telephone based door entry solution. In short, door security systems. If you live in an urban area, you meet such devices every day, and if you’re from the United Kingdom most of them were probably made either by BPT Security Systems Ltd or by VIDEX Security Ltd. Both companies are based in the United Kingdom, and both specialize in producing security system for its market. The range of products of BPT and VIDEXis substantial, and they offer door security solutions for private homes, large residential buildings, commercial firms and municipal needs.

For instance, BPT is known for designing and implementing door entry systems for Highbury Stadium, an apartment complex constructed within the grounds of Arsenal’s former Highbury Stadium. They’ve also created the entry security for the 1 Mill Harbour, a tallest residential skyscraper in UK with over 700 apartments, security for Lancelot Place – 52 apartments in central Knightsbridge, each with its own entry panel, integrating 52 individual dwelling systems and 15 main entrances with seamless connection to the CCTV and intruder systems, and many other projects, all of which were designed by BPT from plan.BPT doesn’t only offer complete solutions for large building complexes. It also provides its customers with singular products of impressive range. BPT offers both traditional cheap wall-mounted handset series for privacy, door monitoring and intercom functions, vandal-protected wall panels that offer high quality audio and video connection, GSM panels, and is a Crestron integration partner.

VIDEX,as a security company, is a bityounger, but only by a few years. The companycan boast its security products installed in schools of Edinburg. Gerry McAloon, engineer in charge of the contract aimed at securing the schools of Edinburgh, stated that "Basically the VIDEX range is extremely cost effective and reliable and now forms part of our 'standard products' portfolio. We do very well working with VIDEXand have used the range successfully on a lot of projects across Scotland”. Company’s products are also used by the Sunderland Housing, one of the North-East’s largest social housing providers, whose representative, again, stated that VIDEXoffers great value for money. It’s also worth noting that the company also carries out charity events, such as Charity Golf Day. In 2007 a Charity Golf Day and over £9300.00 were collected and donated to The Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy.

The company is also associated with greyhound racing. The VIDEX Puppy Derby is recognized as a major event, and in 2004, the Puppy Derby attracted 4000 spectators, with coverage from Sporting Life. The company offers a broader range of products than BPT, which includes audio and video kits and accessories, door entry systems such as VX2200 and VX2300, GSM kits, various door openers, lock releases and break glasses. Both companies offer special products that are adapted to encompass the requirements of DDA, or the Disability Discrimination Act.
If you’re in UK and are in need of an entry security product, chances are you will find what you need in the BPT http://www.electric-gatesuk.co.uk or VIDEX http://www.electric-gatesuk.co.uk product range.