Metal fabrication plants are one of the most challenging manufacturing environments. Although highly-controlled, the sites are vibration-heavy with high levels of heat and noise, plus the sheer size of the materials being moved around makes them a complex place for people to work. Security is vital, not just for health and safety, but to protect the high value ingots, finished goods and even waste products that are expelled through the fabrication process.
Combatting crime
In 2006, a Glenrothes-based manufacturing plant in east Scotland became aware of a number of break-ins occurring at its premises. The company produces centrifugal castings, couch and press rolls for the paper and other industries, using various materials including stainless steel, bronze and polycast. The incidents were mainly from an area at the side of the main building where the bags of bronze chippings were collected for waste disposal.
To combat the crimes, the...